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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-16

j. NJ. Thierswend, of Grosbeck, Tex,
says that when he has a spell OF indi-
gestion, and feels bad and sluggish, he
takes two of DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers at night, and he is all right the next
morning. Many thousands of others do
the same thing. Do you? Carolina Drug
Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-16

Mrs. William Murden, 1877 Third St,
Albany. n. Y. gives 1t the NEED OF
praise, as follows: II have used DR..
Bulrs Cough Syrup and find It has no
equal. No family should be without It }"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-16
ONE NEGRO SHOOTS ANOTHER

Will Not Be Admitted to Bail Until it
is Learned Whether the Negro VIII
Die.
Wilson, n. c., Nov 15.-(Special.)-
The tobacco business here has brought
in our midst a very undesirable lot of
negroes and they are continually in
trouble. On Saturday night a negro by
the name OF Roscoe Barnes was shot in
the neck by another negro named Jor-
dan Taylor. A preliminary hearing was
held before the Mayor this morning and
he was held to answer for the crime. He
was denied bond until it is determined
whether or not the wound will prove
fatal. The ball has not yet been To-
Gated. A dusky damsel was the cause Of
the trouble-mixed with cOpi0us sup
ply Of mean whiskey.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

The breaking Of the steel rail poo! is 60
ing to benefit the river interests, as large
shipments of rails viii bee made South dur
ing the mex few weeks. Gray iron line
IS loading a number Of barges for ship
ment to Southern waters. and the Hunt
ington and S. Louis Tow boat Company
will also take tows away from Pittsburg.
Tho Fallie is making up TOW Of manulac-
tured products. and expects 10 leave to-
day. The Frisb!e is already az the smoky
city and waiting for a tow. There is an
excellent stage OF water In the Ohio.
Mrs. Mary 3. Greene. wife Of Capt. Cor
don Greene. owner of the H. w. Bedford,
who has Pilots license, was examined
yesterday as 20 her qualifications to com
mand q steamboat She answered al
questions in d manly way ana capt.
Phillips and Atkinson. the local steam
boat inspectors. not only granted her
masters papers. but compAmented her on
what she knew about steamboatirg. Mrs.
Greene has stood many watch at gre
wheel Of the Bedford 10y herself. Shc wil
take charge OF the Bedford when her au=-
BAND happens TO be ashore. ard VIII Jock
after affairs on that steamer. Her p..o. g
license grants her permission to pilot Lee
tween Pittsburs and Marietta. o. Mrs.
Greene is very stout. but is not larger tn'a
the average woman Sle is gOOd-.ooklng.
of a modest disposition and unassliniaE !"
her ways. She is a woman VINO "''til7
strictly to business. She mas MED most
every one ,'.o''- " -, -, a.,
as clerk. There are only ih1ee o'asF ,.-
censed women on Western anu 0o''''7'''
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

No minor league organized in this
section ever started out with brighter
prospects than now confront the In
terstate. The circuit is compact, and
made up of frst-class cities, in most
of which professional base ball is not
an experiment. New Castle and
Youngstown proved their ability TO
sustain clubs in fast company last year
and there should be an increased in
terest this season. Fort Wayne has
strengthened up considerably. Toledo
and Dayton have such large popula-
lions that they are certain to remain,
and reasonably certain to make money
Springfield is a city of diversified IN
dustries, and it is said that the base
ball fever is running high Akron Will
no doubt be the eighth city, as 1t is a
better community than Mansfield. ana
connected by electric street car lines
with Kent and other good towns.
So far as Wheeling is concerned,
there is no better base ball commu-
nifty in the country, Of approximate
size. With a population OF $4,000 per
sons from which TO draw its patron
age. a park centrally located and easily
accessible. and a wise and prudent
management the club can hardly fail
10 finish the season with a balance on
the right side OF the ledger The yeX-
atious ground problem was satistac-
torily settled last week, when the old
park was transferred TO Mr.. Coyle, the
new owner of the franchise. Mr..
Coyle has already signed a dozen play
ers. and has been compelled 10 decline
scores of applications. Claud Coyle
and W. c.. Harrington were both con-
nec-ed with the New England league
last season. one as a player and the
other as a manager. and this fact has
enabled them to secure many first
class players with whose work they
were familiar. It is confidently expect
ed that Wheeling will have a team
which viii finish not lower than third
place. Wheeling will literally pat
ronize a winning team. and the new
owners of the club have sufficient bus
mess sense 10 appreciate this facy'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
A TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
Wedgewood Lodge No. e47, order Sons Of
st. George.

Wedgewood Lodge No ei7, Order Sons Of
st. George.
Wheeling. w. Va. February 19, 1897.
Whereas. II has pleased the Supreme
President of the Universe, in the dis
pensation Of His divine providence. 10
take from our midst by death Brother
Walter Buckley; therefore be 1t
Resolved That in the death of Broth
er Walter Buckley this lodge has lost a
valued member and his wife and chill
dren a kind and loving husband and
father. and our community a good cit
izen. and while we feel and mourn his
loss we bow in submission TO the Will
of a higher power trusting that our
great loss is his eternal gain.
Resolved. That our hearts 20 out in
sympathy to the widow and iatherless
children so sadly bereayed. and we
commend them TO Him who has prom
ised TO be q friend TO tine widow and
fatherless ones.
Resolved. That our chatter be draped
I'm mourning for thirty days and that
these resolutions be spread upontherec-
ords of our lodge and be published inthe
papers and a copy OF these resolutions
properly enErossed be presented 10 the
bereaved widow and children of our
deceased brother.
W. r. p, w r. WESTWOOD,
W.P. p E. DUNN.
W. p. p, GEO. HOPWOOD.
Committee
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Reno, New, February 20.-FltZslm-
mons arrived here this morning from
the East and left at 1 o'clock for Car
son.
SAN FRANCISCO. February 2o-Tom
Sharkey was mad clear through when he
read that Corbett had 10 say 70 the Chron-
icle representative at Carson. 81 Will
teach Corbett lesson that he Will not
soon forgej." said Sharkey. "I have some>
thing up my sleeve and it is in my power
to turn Corbetts face TO the wall I'm every
city in the country. II Gentleman jim
does not keep his mouth shut I Will show
him up in his true colorE.
Sharkey was asked what he meant by
saying that he had something up his
sleeve.
Il mean that have n letter from Cor
bett. over his own signature. that would
brand him as fakir an over the world.
answered Sh8rkey i received this letter
previous TO my four-round go with Cor
bett and its publication would create a
sensation. I was too honest 10 enter into
his scheme. and our contest was on its
merits"
Sharkey made rsiruatiors that greatly
reflected ON Corbett. and was asked to put
his accusations I'm writing over his own
signature. but the naval champion stated
that for 500 he had refused to sign any
papers until after the l7th Of March.
What IS your opinion Of the fght?' was
asked
If it is on the square why. Fitzsimmons
will put Corbett out of business was the
answer. He is not iA the same class with
Titzsimmons That is nay honest opinion,
although I made believe yesterday that
Corbett would win; but 7 had reasons for
declaring myself
Put you bet money that Corbett will
try and square the whole business. He
does not believe in taking any chances.
and when 7 catch him at Carson 1 Will
make him eat his words or slap his face. 20
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
SMALL TAIN
Minor Matters ofIn.ere5t Bcleiy ali Pith
liz Tod


The parties who have leased the Metro
pole saloon. on South Cnapliue street, are
Messrs. Charles Bcuter and James Song
ster. both Of the North End.
La Belle Lodge No. % \. O. l. w,
viii celebrate their twenty-third annivers-
airy next Monday night. az Pythian Castle
The Mullen division of the a. o. Il.
VIII give concert and bd. at NO.te hail.
on the South Side. next Tuesday evening
The Willow club VIII give dance at
Meyers han Friday evening, February
25th. Music by Prof Ions
The American R0sei-e Club VIII give
masquerade bah az their hail. corner
Marke, and Twenty streets, Inuis-
day evening. February 9th.
The difficulty between the manage
meut aad the employees of the Rodefer
glass works. a. Be.la!.e. has been satis-
fac;orily adjusted.
A concert viii De given 10y the West
crn University Of Pennsylvania glee cruz
and mandolin club M the Opera House
Friday evening March 9Th. Seats can %
had at Banners
Mrs. Caroline T. Meyers, wife OF MI.
c. +. Meyers. died yesterday after an h.-
ness extending owed four or five years
Her daughter died about six weeks ago.
Deceased was a woman widely estee-Aeu
10y those who knew her. and her death
vii Doe dep.ored by many.
DIR. q. 4. ArchmauE has removed DIS
office 20 the Peabody building
William 81. Cox IS 60. are running ~
fun with several large contracts on hand.
H
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
: COMPLAINT.

The residents along tha pike north
Of the Top mill are making complaint
about some of The te8ms-ers driving mp
in their vicinity and dumping a lot OF
garbage along the road for quite dis
lance above the new water works. The
stuff is principally refuse produce thar
having been rotcd is taken to the up
end OF the city and dumP3lI sGs15tz - -
public highway instead Of being carted
To- the cremat0ry. The od0r from the
stun is very offensive and the residents
mp that way threaten the offenders with
bodily punishment.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

SHIPPING RAILS BY WATER.
Breaking Of the Steel Rail Pool Bene-
fetal to River Interests.

Large Shipments 70 be Made South.
Gray's Iron Line Loading a Num-
Der or Barges at Pittsburg-Capt.
Mary B. Greene is Granted a
Masters License-She viii Have
Charge Of the Bedford in the Alb
serce of Her Husband Other
River Notes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

A smash-up occurred on Market
street below Fourteenth, yesterday ar
ternoon about half-past two o'clock.
Geo. X. McMechen was driving mp Mar
ket street i'm his buggy when his horse
began to back the vehicle against a
country wagon and team driven by
John Bowman. Of Caldwells run.
Horses and vehicle came together with
a crash. Both axles and wheels oi the
left side Of M McMechen's buggy were
broken. One Of the horses attached 20
the wagon was knocked down and in
the fall broke the tongue OF the wagon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
R1cYcLEs As BAGGAGE.

SAN FRANCISCO. February 2).-The
Southern Pacific to-day ratified the act OF
the Legislature, which provides that bicy-
cIes shall be carried as baggage. by issu-
ing a circular 10 all its agents on the PACT
fc system. directing them TO make no
charge for the carriage OF bicycles after
tomorrow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
DTNLAP IN OPENING.

I will open on Thursday February
%. a full line Of Dunlap's latest spring
blocks Of Silk. Derby and Soft Hats as
we'll as all other leading styles for
spring and summer wear. Call and see
the only and correct shapes.
C.. s. NOBLE,
Successor to Noble Bros, No. A
Twelfth street Wheeling. W. Va.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Most women have some inward Toun.e
which makes life miserable and causes an
early breaking down Of the whole system.
Prof Munyon says that his Female REM
dies viii positively cure the following
symptoms: L5ucOrrhoea or whites. pro
lapsus or falling of the womb and back
ache. bearing down pains. tired feeling,
soreness and dragging in the hips and
loins. painful menses. scanty menses, sup
pressed menses and regulate menstrual
periods that come too often. Price - cents.
II there is leucOrrhOea or whites do not
fail 10 use Munyon's L=ucOrrhoea Tablets.
Price 30 cents. These remedies provide
nome treatment thar cures speedily and
completely all forms of female complaints.
Prof Munyon puts up a separate cure
for each disease. At an druggists, mostly
- cents a vial.
Personal letters 20 Prof. Nunyon 1856
Arcn street Philadelphia Pa. answered
with free medical advice for any disease
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
JOHNSON NFRY low

TORONTO. Ont, February GA tele-
phone message from Bradford says that
John S Johnson. the skater and bicyclist.
is very low Blood poisoning has set I'm.
complicated with pneumonia, and the doc
tors have given up hope.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
SPORTING Matters.
Information and Gossip Pertaining tc
a Variety of Subjects.

The Interstate and O,her Base Ball
Leagues-Base Ball Notes-Ar-
engagements for tho Big Fight in
Nevada-Sharksy on His Ear and
Throwing Out Broad Hints-Other
Sport, Local and by Wire.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Tne schodu71 Tor MS week follows:
Monday. Mail Pouch VS.. Auroras: Tues
dav. Ceramics VS. Randy Boos. Thurs
dav. T!de! Waves VS.. Aber-N.ts; Friday,
Harve, vs. Famous
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Carson. New. February 20.-Now
FitzsimmOns has arrived at last. and
some men who are 10 take part in the
fight Of the century are on the ground.
C0rbett went out TO his quarters at
Shaw Springs this afternoon 10 stay un-
ti after the big event. and Fitzsim-
mons at once drove ont TO his training
quarters at Cooks Ranch. which is
three miles from town. FitZsimmOns
was met at the train by half of the
population Of Carson anxious 20 get
glimpse az the man who has the cOur-
age To meet Jim C0rbett, for the latter
by his aflable manner since he has been
In Carson has won over the public sem
timent 70 himself 10 a great extent.
FiJzsimmOns quickly pushed his way
through the crowd and was soon taken
away by his team IL being Julian
idea TO establish him in his training
quarters at once and work with him
Will commence tomorrow.
The contract was let for the lumber
that is TO be used for the erection Of
the pavilion, where the big match will
take place. this afternoon. and the car
penters will commence work on 1t next
week. Stuart has extracted a promise
from the contractor that the building
shall be completed before three weeks
have elapsed. and men will be put on in
such numbers that there will be no
difficulty in carrying out his request.
An order was received from Red
lands. Cal. this morning for a block Of
fifty seats. and this was the largest Of
the day. although there were many
other smaller ones.
Fitzsimmons expressed himself to an
admiring crowd about him while be was
waiting for his train to the effect that
they would see him do Corbet up in
good style. and The sympathi2ing
youngsters yelled rats" Fitzsimmons
has not made the impression on Carson
as has Corbett and sentiment here is
certainly with the Californian.
Newspaper headquarters are being
established all over the city, and their
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

We are sole agur-s for the Signal"
Bicycle. A high class juvenile wheel.
Best I'm the market
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
RoMINE

Secretary VIII Fet,e furnishes the fol-
lowing standing and averages Of teams I'm
the South Side tournament az the close Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Columbia Bicycles. greatest wheel on
on earth. 80.
DILLON. WHEAT g. HANCHER CO..
Sole Agents.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
SPECIAL sERMnN

At the Fourth Street VI. T.. church
this evening, a special sermon viii De
preached by the pastor. the Rev. Dr.
j. L. Sooy lie viii take the life and
work Of George Washington for his
theme The sermon viii be preached
for the Sons Of the Revolution. and
will be preached at this time because
Monday is Washington birthday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Special sale Of Shoes at Dinger's, 26
Eleventh street II Will he money IN
your pocket 20 remember this.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

See our new Colonial Silver designs.
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Look out for Beuter's Hat Opening
Dav this coming week. Notice viii De
given.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

5000 cash and the balance like rent
buys new siX-room house.
FINK & BRAUNLICH.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

The cheapest Towels ever sold. 25o doz
22x4t inch Hcmmed an Linen Heavy grep,
Towels. worth 25c for &c.,
F5s GEC. 4 sTITEI & CO
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Do not abuse your eyes. Consult our
Mr.. EwaIt
DILLON WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
coMrNG ENTERTAINMENT
To BE Given This week at the Church of
-. r......,r rlntn rnnrrntinn.

To BE Given This Week At the Church OF
tho immaculate Conception.
On Thursday and Friday evenings
the young ladies and gentlemen OF the
Church Of the Immaculate Conception
will give musical and literary en-
tertainment in the basement OF the
church. An admission of 10 cents Will
be charged and the following program
will be rendered: .....
Duett..... Misses ". K.le=n and ~ Giolln
SGio ...........Ma Master Howard Ray
Misses y. and IS. Doughgi y
Sol0..........-..,...... MT. Jon. an.
Duct. Misses Rose and Regina AIkle
Recitation. ...........AIs RhOda Campbell
4 Comedy in two acts-A PerpleXing ST.
ulfIlu.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Look ont for Beuter's Hat Opening
Day this coming week Notice viii be
given.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Fine Loom napkins, worth - for 81 %
per dozen. Monday and tuesday.
GRO. l.. STIFEL & CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

The Signal Bicycle A high class
juvenile wheel az
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21

Twenty-three-acre farm for sale near
Titonsyille O.. 10C-acre farm for sale
near Darlington ..
FINK & BRAUNLICH.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-02-21
enormous signs across the streets can
be seen for miles.
FITZ ARRIVES

Reno. New, February 20-Fitzsim-
mons arrived here this morning from
the East and left at / o'clock for Car
son.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-20

church was given several responded.
There will be children's service this
afternoon at o'clock and 1t is TO be
hoped all the children OF the city will
b3 present, no matter with what
church or Sunday school they affiliate.
Rev. Buckner, the pastor, especially
desires that parents will come and
bring the little ones this afternoon.
John Herrian, from Wisconsin, is
here look ng for location for numer.
GUS farmers in his state who wish to
change their residence from that
northern country for our balmy cline
| He will make the tour OF the more i'm
portrait towns in the territory before
reporting.
Harper J. Cunningham, the year
old son of Charles A. and Anna Cum
ningham, died yesterday morning and
| will be buried from the home OF Har-
per Cunningham on Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. AS the little ones
father is a thirty second and its grand
I father thirty-third degree Mason 1T
is thought ali members OF the order
will be present in this sad hour OF be-
reavement Mr.. and Mrs. Cunning
ham have the unstinted sympathy OF
all in this sad loss.
The Forney Messenger volunteers
this sensible advice 10 class OF peo-
Pile who may be found in every COM
munIty: There are young men In
every town who wear good clothes and
sport livery rigs and deny themselves
nothing, but when asked TO pay a bill
they owe to someone who supposes
they arc honest, reply that they have
no money. Are you one OF them2 II
so, the best thing you can do is to deny
yourself Of a few luxuries until you
have saved enough to pay the people
who trusted you. Pay their bills ind
you can meet them with an honest
countenance You will find that your
standing in the world is higher with
ducking suit on with your debts paid
than IL you were dressed in purple and
fne linen and owe everybody. A few
gimlet headed girls may prefer you in
your latter garb. hut they are not the
kind that would make you better
half"
Don't fail to see me II there is any.
| thing in the musical instrument line
you want. S. B. Hall, No. 52l West
| Noble avenue
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-20
A yolame of rruth IN . Nu,.helI.

Editors are the first TO hear OF gos.
sip or scandal, indiseretions OF men
and women, things unfit for publica-
tion, intrigues, olRndestine meetings,
night buggy rides, young girls gone
astray, fiirtations OF married women,
ArmouVs OF married men, and in fact
all neighborhood scandals. Editors
generally know all the naughty do
ings in community, no matter how
secret IL one-hslf they hear was
published divorce suits would follow
IN some Eases. social ostracism In
others, shot guns and gore imprison-
ment, iynching, desolate homes,
shame, humiliation and misery. The
editor learns much OF the shams and
hypocrisy Of life, and IL is q wonder
that he believes in anything on earth
or In the hereafter People who
abuse the editor the loudest some
times owe their standing in society to
his forbearance -EX
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-20
IGNORE THE INDIANS.
Senator J. X. Jones Wants Congress to
Act at Once.

CHELSEA, 1. T., Nov. 20.-In letter
received by w. r. Draper here from
Senator James K Jones OF the senate
subcommittee on Indian affairs, he
says;
After the action of the Creeks and
Cherokees regarding treating with the
Dawes commission. / think the pro.
posed visit of the subcommittee TO
the territory this fall TO investigate
the affairs Of the FIVE tribes utterly
ueeless. The Choctaws have acted in
much more liberal spirit, however,
and ! hope congress will ratify the
treaty they made with the Dawes
commission. 1t seems TO me it will
then be absolutely necessary that con.
gress should take such action as the
general good requires with regard to
the other tribes, without consulting
them further. Congress, l think, will
carry out this plan; at least hope so +"
The senate subcommittee was TO
have visited the territory on Septem
Der IS, but failed to show up and this
is the first reason the people have had
for its not so doing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-11-20
on the Koaa 70 paw.on oIty.

Frank Mann, OF Newkirk, has re.
ceived letter from his brother who
started for Klondike.
He says the trail beyond Skaguay is
fairly blocked with men going TO and
coming back from the gold fields. He
says many old miners were returning
disappointed from the mining camps
A famine is certain TO occur In the
Klondike region before spring In
this event ali provisions will be made
common property.
Mr.. Mann built boats and sold them
and made SEQ day, which left about
the same money clear that he had
when he started. The river froze up
and this stopped his business. He
says a railroad is In progress of con-
struction over the mountain pass TO
Lake Bennett, and 1t will be operated
by spring-70Q 'miles from the mouth
OF the Yukon river, the distance across
il is twenty miles II Is navigable for
distance OF $500 miles. Nearly
double the amount of water is dis
charged at Its mouth than is dis.
charged by the Mississippi.