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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-07-08

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-07-08

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pounds. Late pattern, In perfect order Must
bOcheap for cash. Address W. HUNTER ALTA,
Amos. W, Va iy5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-07-08

r OsT-sATURDAY MORNING, Is
Second ward market, or between thor
and CITY Building, u lady'S gold watch, viii
fob chain. Finder will DO rewarded by leayjn,
at this office, B3
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-07-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

DNOR RENT-FoUR UPSTAIRB
IL rooms on tho Island. Address "A. Is -
this ONCE B
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
EASTERN SHORE AFFAIRS.
Death of Mrs. Mary II. HaIi-Nr. John
H. Parker'S Accident.

ONANCOCK, VA. April l5.-(Special)-
Mrs. Mary b. Hall, wife of Slverins C.
Hall. and daughter Of Mr.. Frank b. Wal
den. died Tuesday at her home near Pas
toria, this county. in the 2ith year of her
age. She died from pneumonia, and was
IN for only one week. Mrs. Hall was a
most estimable Christian lady and she had
many friends in various part OF Virginia
who will be grieved to hear Of her sad
and untimely death
Mr.. John W. II. Parker, who lives near
Onancock. while returning from a visit
TO one OF his farms near Pungoteague,
attempted TO get out Of his buggy TO pick
up one OF his gloves, when his horse
started of at rapid rate, throwing him
out on the ground with such force as
to render him almost insensible. Forth
nately Or. Charles l.. Harmanson, of
Onancock, came along in few minutes
after the accident had occurred, took
Mr.. Parker up with him and had him
taken home. II was at first feared that
one OF Mr.. Parker's shoulder joints was
dislocated or that one OF the bones was
fractured, but the doctors now think
that his injuries consist only Of bruises,
from which he win soon recover. Mr..
Parker Is one Of the oldest, most inteli-
gent, and most highly respected citizens
of the Eastern Shore. He is a cousin OF
the late Henry A. Wise. and In the good
old days before the war represented the
Eastern Shore In the Senate Of Virginia.
His good gray head" is full Of the his
tory and traditions Of the Eastern Shore.
and his friends. whose name is legion
throughout Virginia. will wish him a
speedy recovery. and a long lease OF life.
FOR DEFENDANTS.
The ejecument suits brought by f. A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
The spring Races.

The Richmond Riding and Driving Asso-
citation are making great preparations Tor
their races. which will be held at the
Exposition Grounds. beginning April SOth'
and running May 1st, Cd, and 30. inclu-
sive. The president of the association
Alderman George Med. Blake, says klch-
rnoud has never had such fine racing as
will be seen here this spring. Some or
the fastest trotters and PAGERS OF the
North and West Will b. here, and the IN
dications are that many heats VIII nave
TO be trotted TO decide which is the best
horse. The great driver, Demerest, VIII
D. here with his entire stable. Horses
have been entered from North Carolina
South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ken
lucky, and Maryland.
This association Is organized not as
mon ay-makng scheme. but simply to en-
courage the breeding and developing OF
bigh-class horses. They will give IN
purses $500 to be divided between the
sixteen classes They will have two run
ming and two trotting races each day.
There will be a Tobacco Stake or 500,
a Merchants Stake OF $500. Brewers
Stake OF 800. and Il Hotel Stake OF 800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

Ouien. Of Norfolk. against q number OF
citizens OF Onancock TO recover the pos
session OF several acres Of land In this
town has Just been decided In favor Of
the defendants In the Circuit Court OF
this county. now In session. Counsel for
the plaintiff flied bills Of exception with
view TO taking an appeal TO the SUI
preme Court. but II 70 thought by those
who heard the evidence and the argu-
ment I'm the case that no further pro-
ceedIngs will be taken. When the suit
was first brought. about one year ago II
created great excitement In this town.
Had the case been decided against the de-
PENDANTS twelve or thirteen OF our clti-
zens would have been deprived Of the
homes for which they had paid. The
suit involved transactions covering more
than half a century.
Ideal weather has prevailed here for the
past week. and farmers have been busy
putting I'm early crops and preparing TO
plant corn and sweet potatoes. Thursday
night there was heavy frost and some
ice on still pools OF water. but 1t is not
thought that fruit has been hurt. Indica-
tons now point to fine crops Of all kind
I'm this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
A LONG WILL CONTEST.
Mrs. Woody and Coioreu DO!
scare OG n Midnight Intruder.

LIVINGSTON. VA. April 15.-(Special)
The case of John T. billiard VS.. Narcissa
Il. billiards. executor. which was termi-
mated last week by the affirmation In the
Supreme Court OF Appeals Of the decree
Of the Circuit Court of Nelson county
was. perhaps, the most noted case ever
In the courts OF Nelson county. The
case was the contesting OF Mrs. Diliard 5
will by her son, John T. billiard. The
will was dated in 1865. and Mrs. billiard
died I'm 1871 The contest over this Will
was waged in the various courts or the
county for over twenty years, and when
It was finally decided Judge I. +. f1tz-
patrick was the only lawyer taking part
In the final argument who was In the
case i'm its inception.
on Tuesday morning, after Mr.. woody
Of Midway Mills had left his residence
for his work, his wife heard the door
open, and. In looking around, saw man
with a pistol in hs hand, who demanded
g. from her. Mrs. Woody screamed, but
picked up an axe. and little coiored
boy who lived with her grasped a fiat
iron and began TO pound the man IN
the back. The follow took TO his heels,
but did not before Mrs Woody recognized
him as a man who was going through the
country selling patent medicines.
The public schools OF the county closed
this week for this session. There Is
much dissatisfaction expressed over the
short term.
Invitations are out for the marriage OF
DR.. Aylett Cabell to Miss Wilhelmina
Nash to take place on April 18th, at the
residence of the brides father, near
Howardsville Dr. Cabell is a prominent
young physician of this county.
Mrs. Russell Robinson has returned
from a visit TO Richmond.
Mr. William Spencer. of Collier, Is
recovering from a severe attack Of pneu-
monia.
Mrs William NJ. Tunstall. Of this place,
is visiting friends In Washington, ID. c.
Mr. A. g. Farrer OF Clifton Forge, Is
visiting his father, Mr. l.. S. Farrer, at
Rockish Depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

Hut the Sewers Costume WINS EN-
tfreIy I'm Advance of the seasOn,

ureIy I'm Advance of the season.
In the old-fashioned almanac the page
devoted to April was adorned with the
figure OF Il man In his shirt-sleeves. wear
Ing straw hat and scattering seed from
q huge apron. lie set an example OF In
dustry but not Of dress. TO us who know
that April never passes without many an
overcast. bleak. bitter day.
In such weather we are liable to prosaic.
bcthersome colds that stop up our noses.
make our eyes water. and stiffen the
muscles Of our backs and limbs. so that
we wonder II we are growing old.
No, bit OF Ii. The blood Is sluggish
and does not carry away broken-down
tlssue-the ashes Of the body. Duny's
Pure Malt Whiskey changes all this. II
Is an honest. medicinal stlmulant. helpful
to revive the tagging strength when
sudden changes Of temperature try the
body sorely.
1t quickcns the circulation. and dlffuses
a healthful and most welcome warmth
through the body. Often we find people
complaining at this time Of year that
after exposure II takes them long time
to get thoroughly warm. A spring cold
has grippe1 them with it's gaunt. Icy
fingers Let them assist the processes Of
life with Duffy's Pure Malt Whisky and
the clutch OF the intruder is shaken of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
SHOT ~. A SALOON.
Fatal Ending of Newport News
Brnwi-A Fine Tug.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. April Is
Special )-During a saloon brawl this
afternoon Rob TT Jones (colored) was shot
and killed by Richard Williams (coloredl.
A dispute arose between the two men az
to which should pay for drinks. The lie
was passed and other epithets used.
Jones, boiling with anger. asked for a
knife with which TO stab Williams. AS
the weapon was not forthcoming from
any bystander, he started for the door
with the avowed intention of obtaining a
gun. He had made but a few steps when
Williams whipped out a revolver and fired.
Jones fell writing TO the floor. The ball
entered his back near the spine. He lived
half an hour Williams fled out OF the
rear door Of the saloon and has not been
caught. The verdict of the coroner's jury
was in accordance with the above facts.
The fine tugboat built here for Albert
+. Dewey, of Punta Gorda. Fla. left to-
night for that place. Mr.. Dewey has been
here n week. This evening he took party
Of friends on the tugboat from here to
Old Point. entertaining them at dinner
at the Hygaia Hotel. They were brought
back to this place late tonight. and the
tug Immediately started for the South,
having on board Mr.. Dewey and Mr.. D..
A. Neeley, under whose supervision the
boat was built.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
THE CHICKEN HAD TEN TOES.
One of Those stolen by william
Hcury-Othcr Police Court Cases.

In the Police Court yesterday William
Henry. a negro chicken-thief with many
aliases, was sent 10 jail for twelve
months IN default of security on sus-
picion Of having stolen lot Of chickens,
one Of which had ten toes an unusual
number for fowls.
James Good (colored) was sent 20 the
grand jury for cutting and wounding
Anderson Epps with a knife.
Benny Hin colored) was nj to jail for
fifteen days for stealing 81 and hand
kerchief from Olivia Yancy.
Just because he beat Martha cambridge
Richard williams was made to pay $40
and costs Martha, Il seems deserved
her beating. for she helped Richard beat
Ella Louisiana David. for which she was
fined $40. and an additional assessment OF
so was made on Richard.
Charles Brown and Willie Coleman We're
fined 81 each for shooting craps in the
street.
Alex. Washington (coloreO was fined
s. 20 for the same offence. and Henry
Sheppard was assessed 50 for dailying
with tn bones" on the street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
Visit IN Barton Heights.

Upon the invitation of Mr. James H.
Barton the officers and members or the
Board OF Directors of the Richmond Per-
petuaI Building, Loan and Trust COM
pany recently visited the thriving suburb.
Barton Heights. In riding through its
streets and avenues 1t was noticed that
a large number of new houses were be-
ing built and many improvements were
in progress. After pleasant drive the
company repaired to the beautiful nome
of Mr. Barton, where an elegant dinner
was partaken of and great hospitality
was shown the visitors. Mr.. and Mrs.
Barton were very courteous and attentive
TO the visitors. and Miss Barton and Miss
Palmer, the well-known pianist, rendered
some beautiful vocal and instrumental
music.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
MANY FINE HORSES IN TRAINING.
Activity nj the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Notes from Stock-Fnrms.


There are al present more horses GUAR
tered al the observation-disclosures than has
been the case for long time. The Off
GERS OF the Agricultural Society are de-
tormlned 10 make the track and the
grounds more popular than ever before.
The race-courEe has been put in excel
lent condition. and Will be kept 50 durins
the season.
Among those who have stalls at the
grounds and are working race-horses
are MIR Joseph +. station, who has ter
horses under his charge: Mr. w. g.
Bryan. who has eight horses; Mr. {. a.
Pusey. with fifteen. and Mr.. L. c. Ar
mold. with three horses. These gentlemen
are working their horses daily. getting
them in readiness for the summer sea-
son at the Exposition Grounds, and the
scene every day is a busy one.
The officers OF the Agricultural Society
arc determined TO make the races at the
Fair next fan one Of the leading feaN
lures. aud excellent purses VIII be oiIer-
ca every day. The meeting VIII possibly
last Ave days. with four or I'VE races
each day. and as the trials OF speed here
will follow the big meeting at Pimlico.
IL is safe TO say that some Of the fastest
racc-horses that have been seen In the
East will come to Richmond and unless
the signs all fail the track record WIN
be lowered several seconds.
Mr.. Algernon DangerAeld. Of Cuipeper'
Va. sends the following interesting horse
gossip to the Dispatch:
mir George T. Light. Of ChaTlesioWn'
jefferson county, W. Va, says his horses
have wintered we'll His FLY out OF Dido
by Angus. No 44l2 son Of Belmont. No
c. by Nutwith, No. 696. is espe-
cially fine. and is being broken
Chicita. dam Of clan Alpine 2:2O. by
Cristenden. No. 4S3. did not foal until
late, but her FLY by Omar Pasha Is
pretty. and with the care and attention
she will receive from her owners hands
will come round be Of good size. and
should prove a trotter. Dido Will be bred
to Calculator. Jr.. 1j7oi and Chicita TO
Sea King. G. ~ de GarmendiaS pre-
mier stallion.
shepherd Brothers Of Shepherdstown,
w. Va. have shipped their entire breed
ing stud 10 Lexington, Ky, TO be closed
out AT public auction. In future they Will
confne themselves 10 campaigning a
choice stable.
Lewis p. Nelson. jr.. OF Culpeper IL
driving the b. &. jim Keene, by Metwith'
out Of Nelly Purdy by sam Purdy, on
| the road This fellow IS good gated ana
| fast. and will make trotter.
Probably the fastest 3-year-old In
| Piedmont Virginia IS the b. ?. DR..
Holmes. by Willis out Of Dido, by Angus.
| He Is the property Of J. II. Traylor. for
merly OF Richmond, now Of Culpeper,
| Va. This fellow can speed very fast
| trotting. and can run away pacing. He
| will be handled AT the Dangeriield Stock
| Farm.
&C. c. Taliaferro. OF Mt. Sharon Stock
| Farm. writes that the fastest FLY he
| ever bred Is his 2-year-old Nelly Pasha,
! by Omar Pasha, dam by son Of c. N.
| Clay, Jr."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

men. the friends OF either party leit no
stone unturned 20 secure the triumph
az hts favor,te. Both Of them being mu.
sicians. the crowd called for tune ana
they got II. ma
Governor Taylor Is what may DE ea'ieu
one OF the old time "fddlers. ana IN ms
lecture he introduces such pieces az 'oia
nan Tucker" Dance de Boatman
and "Arkansas Traveller" AZ the same
time he IL one Of the most gifted orators
OF the Southwest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
The CifN-HaII COurts.

But little news Of public interest de-
veloped IN the city Hall courts yester-
day. Suit was brought in the Law and
Equity Court by Richard Hayes's Sons
against +. r. Bennon & Co for $3.50
damages. The Hastings Court was en-
gagged only in the hearing of civil causes.
At 10 o'clock this morning the jury in
the case OF the George Campbell Company
against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Company will be called into the Law
and Equity Court, in order that IL may
be ascertained If an agreement has been
reached In this important suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
The Eiddie and The nn,x.

The Powhatan Troop Monument Asso-
citation. embracing some OF the leading
citizens Of Richmond who did service FOR
the Confeder0cy IN the gallent Fourth
Virginia. are sndeavorng 20 raise funds
70 erect a mOnumen, 90 the dead OF the
Powhatan Troop and other soldiers OF
The country at Powhatan Courthouse.
They have made contract with ex-
Governor Robert Taylor. Of Tennessee.
10 deliver his celebrated humorous lee
l9re on "'rhe Fiddle and the Bow" at
Mozart Han about the middle OF May.
" viii be- remembered that few years
,so Governor Taylor was the nominee
Inc Democratic party for the governor
fN'i against his brother. who was the
ali q the Republican party. 1t was a
,,,4n campaign. ana. while the very best
"s prevailed between the two gentle
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
NAvAI1sToRE MARKETS.
II IL rhournt ne Wa. rol.one.l.

EMPORIA. VA, April lj.-(5pecial)-
Scott Jackson. very worthy and re-
spectacle colored man. died very sud-
denly. In the lower end " this county
late Saturday night rhe impression IL
that he died from the effects OF poison.
The facts were communicated 20 the
Commemorative Attorney this morniuf.
and he at once directed Actlng-Coroncr
L. l.. Deakins 60 summon jury or IN
quest 10 investigate the matter.
Mrs Lucy Augusta wilson Is spend
Ing Easter with her family here.
Mr. Joseph }arham, a prominent ciu-
zen Of southampton county, was in
town yesterday. Mr.. Barham was ac-
companed by his wife. and was ensrou'c
to Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
Death and Funeral.

Mr.. George w. Pocklington died at his
residence. No. 40 Twenty-fifth street,
Sunday night. in the seth year of his
age. lie leaves a wife and one child. The
funeral will take place from Cnion-Sta-
ton Methodist church at 8 o'clock this
afternoon.
The funeral OF Miss Lille Roberts, who
died on Friday night last at the resi-
dence Of her parents. on north Twenty
first street, took place from Trinity
Methodist Episcopal church Sunday after
noon at $50 o'clock. The funeral service
was conducted by the Rev. Joshua Hun
ter. Captain Cunningham sang Good
Night" The floral offerings were very
beautiful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
THE COCKADE CITY.
CIiiIdren'A Easter Celcbration--
Funeral of Nr. SpOtswOod.

ChiIdren's Easter CcIcbration-
Funeral of Mr. spotswood.
PETERSBURG. VA. April 15.-(Spe-
c,al.)-The Sunday school children OF
Grace Episcopal church had their annual
Easter celebration Sunday afternoon
which was witnessed and enjoyed by
very large assemblage OF people. The
singing Of the young people was superb,
the display Of Easter flowers was beauti-
fu. and the exercises altogether were
exceedingly inter sting. The address on
the occasion was delivered by the rector,
Rev. John Ridout The sum contributed
by the children for evangelical work in
the limits Of the diocese amounted to
1921
A NEW PITCHER FOR THE PETERS
BCRGS.
Tn. Petersburg club has signed a new
pitcher-Dunkle. Of Pennsylvania, who
viii report to the club in Richmond to-
morrow He was very highly recommend
ed by the Philadelphia club.
FUNERAL OF MIR. w. F. SPOTSWOOD.
The funeral of this respected citizen
took place Sunday afternoon from the
Tabb-Street Presbyterian church. and was
attended by a great number of people.
The services were conducted by Rev. j.
W. Rosebro. II. d., assisted by Rev. X.
T. Kerr. D. D.. Of Richmond, friend
and former pastor Of Mr.. Spotswood. Inc
q ceased was one Of the Oldest and most
DISTINGUISHED Masons in the city. and one
of the brightest The fraternity was
largely represented, members Of all the
lodges being present. TIL weather was
very inclement, but n large concourse
Of people followed the remains to Bland
ford Cemetery. At the grave the impress
sive Masonic burial service was read by
Past District Deputy Grand Master John
f.. Townes The floral tributes were very
beautiful Mr.. Spotswood was n man OF
unbounded charity. but his left mana
never knew what his right hand gave.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
The game between the Richmond and
Petersburg clubs this afternoon was re-
ported as the game was played TO an
interested audience in the Academy OF
Music by telegraph; and every game the
Petersburg club plays during the season
will be so reported. Champlin. one OF The
players. has a sprained wrist, ana VIII
no, be able TO play for week.
At meeting of the vestry Of st. Paufs
Episcopal church this afternoon vestry-
men were elected, with but few changes,
as follows: Messrs. John Mann, r.. T.
Arlington, W. $. Simpson, Eugene Davis.
i Hurt. w. r. Plummer. w. III. Cuth-
bert W. II. Mckinney, II. NoltniuS, w.
I Jarratt w. T.. Badger, and j. NJ. Null
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
INTERESTING MEETING.
The Proposed Ohio and Northern
Neck Railway.

Neck ttntlNns.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, April b.
Quite an interesting meeting was held
tonight in the interest Of the Virginia,
Fredericksburg and Western railroad,
that is TO run from a point on the Ohio
river to deep water on the Potomac at
some point in the Northern Neck, in
Virginia. There were present Mayor
Robert T. Clarke, Of Bridgeport, Conn.
and Hon. Frank l.. Rogers. ex-AuditOr
Of Connecticut; VI. c. Haight, president
OF the proposed railroad. Of Bridgeport,
Conn: G. a. Troup. :. III. LezyGski. and
Major Powell, Of New York; w 4. Haw-
kins and George h. Jones. of Richmond;
Mayor Rowe and all the members Of the
Common Council OF Fredericksburg; eX-
Judge James Il. Sener, State-Senator VIII
liam a. Little: Hon. John +. Mason, II
King George: representatives, OF the press,
and other prominent citizens OF Frede-
ricksburg. and there was great enthusiasm
shown. There VIII be another meeting
tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
10 lie Rcpresented at Atlanta.

An interesting meeting Of the old Do
minion Chapter OF Daughters Of the
American Revolution was held in the
rooms Of the Virginia Historical Society
yesterday. The State regent, Mrs VIII
liam Writ Henry having been made chair
man OF the Relic Committee OF the At
alnta Exposition. will make arrangements
for the chapter to have special place in
the Virginia exhibit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
stricken wim Pnrniysis.

LEEsBURG. VA. April l5.--(specialJ-
Major Alexander Murray. who came to
this county many years since from Mary
land. was stricken yesterday with psraly-
sis. and is now believed 20 be dying. Ma
for Murray served In Warren's corps of
the United States army during the late
war. Since his residence here he has woa
hosts Of friends. and univ rsal sorrow BE-
expressed at his critical condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16

ALEXANDRIA, VA. April l5.-(Spe-
cial)-Hlte Peckham. Of this city, defeat
cd Jack Ryan, OF Chicago, In "A boxing
contest here tonight. The fight was 10
have been OF ten rounds. but Ryan gave
up the combat at the end Of the fourth,
Peckham having him completely at his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-16
Mercantile Change. at Monterey.

MONTERREY, VA, April i5.-(Special.)-
Messrs. l.. A. Orndorff and John A.
Whitelaw have purchased the stock Of
Co. and will carry on business at the
same old stand in Monterey. The style
of the new firm is Orndorff * Whitelaw,
and the young men comprising II are
possessed Of good business qualifications
and stand well with the people. Their
success in this new enterprise Is assured.
BY this change John Trlmble. Esq. and
DR. ]. II. Temple, his son, retire. Perhaps
no country merchant in Virginia is bet
Ter known 10 the commercial traveller
and I'm the mercantile circles OF Baltimore.
Philadelphia. and New York, than the
senior member Of this firm. Mr. John
Trimble lie commenced the business here
i'm 1865. and between that time and 1873
started and successfully conducted four
branch stores az various points in the
county From 1870 till 1895 Mr. Trimble
continued the business at Monterey. his
life as a merchant thus covering period
of thirty years. During this time he in
forms me that he has purchased and
sold as his bills indicate. about 100000
worth Of goods He is now 72 years Of
age. but still possessed Of ample vigor and
energy to look after the interests Of
large estate.
Mr.. James II. Botltin served in the ca
pacity OF clerk for this mercantile estab-
lishment for fourteen consecutive years.
and during the whole time he never lost
a day.