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A MEXICAN EEOTE, 8
"a IMMEDIATELY AT THE G. d OHIO RAILROAD,
STANTON, VIRGINIA. i
MccHEsNEY s. NADENBoUsCH, Proprieto,

McCHEsNEY s. NADENBOUSCH, Proprietors.
Tho Proprietors in resuming the management
Of this well known and popular hotolso long and
favorably known to the travelling public, promise
in the futureto retain Interpolation the Ameri-
can has borne, as
e. 5ELRST CLASS HOTEL.
Its locality, Immediately at the Railroad Depot,
renders it convenient stopping place for per-
sons on business OF in search Of health
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
Ali the Offices Of the Telegraph and Stage lines
running to this town eadjoining this house.
first class Livery Stable, conducted by Pat
O'Toole, is connected with this House.
McCHESNEY & co.
n B.-Citizens Of the county will be furnished
Dinner at so cents, and Horsesfe by Pat O'Toole
20 cents.
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JAS STAGE OFFICE,
Staunton, March 10Th, 1878.

ptauIItUI NIarcH IJt1I, 1910
GtHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-On and after the
~ fi 18th Of March, 1878, our
Stages leave Staunton daily, except Sunday, at
4 so p. m. for Harrisonburg.
Leave Staunton daily except Saturday, at TO-
IS p M, connecting at Harrisonburg with $40
o. M train Of Orange, Alexandria and Manassas
Railroad and with the 1880 a.. Trains for Bal
timore and the West.
For through tickets, apply to our Agents at
our Office at the Virginia Hotel.
Fare to Harrisonburg ......................$1.5 so
Round trip Tickets, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. $50.
mar 27-tf ee HARTMAN & CO,
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lease No. 1887
Nm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
J States, for the Western District Of Virginia.
In Banruptcy.
In the matter Of Benjamin s. Slower, bank
rupt.
TO Whom it Nay Concern:
The undersigned. VIM NJ. Dorraugh Of Hsr-
risonburg, Rockingham county, Virginia, hereby
gives notice of his appointment as Assignee Of the
estate Of Benjamin s. Stsver, Of Page county,
In said District, who was, on the 18th day Of
Sept, A. D., 1873. Adjudgsd Bankrupt on his
swn petition, by the DistrictCourt ofsaid District
Dated, Harrisonburg. Dec. S0th, 1873.
VIM. NJ. DORRAUGH,
Gan l-st l1slA4 rst>>l Assignee.
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jan 1-3t

C@se III. f5o.J -
III THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE u
NITED STATES, for the western District
Of Virginia-In Bankruptcy. g.
Ia the matter of Abraham Dovel, Bankrupt
TO whom it may concern
The undersigned, Vim. NJ. Dorraugh,
OF Harrisonhurg, Rockingham county Va, here
by gives notice of his appointment as assignee of
the estate of Abraham ,Dovel of Page Couuty,
in said district. who was, on the 9th, day OF
Sept. A. D., 1873, aiiudgeda Bankrupt on his
own petition by the District Court of said Dis
kriet. ...-. 7-t O.,
Dated Harrisonburg. Dec. both, 1873. ,
afl.i VIM. M. DORRAUGH,
ian 1-3t Assignee.
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ETssEptspt Neeisss.
TCase Nc. 50Sl.

Tease Nc. 50Sl
IN TIE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
L States, for the Western District of Virginia
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Charles S. Bysrs, bankrupt.
10 Eftom it Nay Concern:
The undersigned, VIM. NJ Dorraugh Of Rocking
s:am Co.. Va, hereby gives notice Of his appoint
ment as Assignee Of The Estate OF Chas. S. By.rs
of Augusta Co.. in said District, who was,
on The 18th day Of Sept, A. D., 1873, adjudged a
Bankrupt, on his own petition by the District
Court ofsaid District.
Dated, Harrisonhurg. Dec. soh, 1878.
VIM. NJ DORRAUGH,
jan 1-3t Assignee.
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DURKE'S LIVERY STABLES.

- SsaasafalOM. va.
- In entering upon the new year, ~
the subscriber has had his New Stables arranged
for the accommodation of his growing custom
and calls the particular attention Of his friends
and the public to his unusual facilities for carry
ing on hisLivery on an enlarged scale 70
His Stables are entirely new, the floors adapt
ed to the comfort of horses, and his sheds fitted
up for the protection of vehicles from the wealth
er.
He wishes to remind the public that his com
plete OUTFIT of new BUGGIES, CARRIAGES
PHAETONS, HACKS, &c., in neatness and cas-,
of moving, are not to be equaled by any Livery
in the Valley.
He can accommodate persons with superior Ri
ding and Driving ors es, til Gentle and Fast
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal terms.
The famous Hostler, Tom Bethel, is in genera
charge of the stables
OFFICE near the Bridge, (new 6ni1diay.)
jan 4-tf eff ED. BURKE.
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Nraat Attraction for Families
U and all Persons wanting
FVJR NITUE SE,
AT
r. A. & Y. M. BICKLE'S,
MAIN STREET, STANTON, VA

MAIN STREET, STAUNTUN, VA.
We have now on hand and are manufacturing
every day, and receiving from the Eastern cities,
the most attractive and desirable Furniture ever
offered in this market There is nothing IN the
Furniture line we cannot furnish as good ana as
cheap as can be purchased IN the Valley, OF me
AZ Parlor and Chamber Sets, of Walnut, Mahog-
any. Oak and painted work also Bureaus, Bed
steads. Washstands, Tables, Mattresses, Chairs,
SC.
N.B.-We have always on hand Metallic Cases
and Caskets. Undertaking promptly attended to
june S-tf j. A. q I. Al. DlohAn'
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Cease No. 1887

* THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States, for the Westsra District of Virginia.
In Bankruptcy. f}.
In the matter Of George Young, Bankrupt.
TO whom it may concern:
The undersigned, J. G. Newman, Luray. Page
ssunty, Virginia, hereby gives notice Of his ap-
pointmsnt as Assignee Of the Estate of George
Young. Of Page county, in raid District, who
was, on the lst day of Sept, A. D., 1873, ad-
Judged q Bankrupt his own petition by the
District Court of said District.
Dated. Harrisonburg, Va. Dec. 18th. 1873.
dec 25-Et j. G. NEWMAN. Assignee.
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lease No. 425.

Case NO. 40.
r THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Il States. for the Western District Of Virginia.
I'm Bankruptcy.
In the matter of John Mcsserley, bankrupt.
fe whom Il may concern:
The undersigned John Paul, of Har
risonburg, Rockingham county, Virginia. hereby
gives notice of his appointment Assignee of the
estate Of John Messerley, of Rockingham county,
in said District. who was on the 23rd day Of
June, A. D., 1878, adjudged,a Bankrupt on his
own petition by the District Court of said Dis
xrict. t.t. ... yust III, a.
Dated. Harrisonburg. Sept. 18th. 1873.
dec 25-3t JOHN PAUL. Assignee.
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INA arkwoOd's Dyeing and Scour-
I'VE ing Establishment is located BE-.
tween the Virginia Hotel and the Gas Worls,
Mhe:e am prepared to renoyate and Bepair =
the neatest manner, all kinds Of Clothing. b.
for gents and ladies.
MY experience in the business enables me to
guarantee satisfaction in all cases, and my pa
irons may rest assured that work entrusted TO my
will be faithfully executed.
work from distance will be promptly attend
ed to, and expressed free of charge.
respectfully solicit q trial.
aug 15-tf so4 F. H. HARDWOOD.
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NC., GU, GU,
which am selling at the loarest cash rates.
Ees- Special attention to purchase of Flour for
Family use. I guarantee epsry barrel sold. -gssa
Mr.. J.. S. GILLIAN, formerly J. S. Gillian
& Co., and recently with j. W. Todd & Co.. is
with me. and will be pleased to see all his old
friends and patrons.
Remember the place for the cheapest Groceries,
and call on G. 4. RICHARDSON.
oct 9-3m
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L5ve7'y.
LGveTy.
A'TOOIe's American Hotel
" '@e''-." Livery Stable.


A'TOOle's American Hotel
~ Rlivery Stable.
In commencing the new year 0Toole has made
his arrangements to present the handsomest and
most durable Livery outfits ever seen in the VAL
ley. His
Buggies, Carriages, &C.,
are all new, and made to order. His splendid
stud Of Match Horses, including Blacks, Grsys,
Bays and Browns, cannot be surpassed in She
State ce
His riding horses are frst-class, both for speed
and ease.
He is prepared to accommodate his friends aad
the public either with single feeds for their kor-
ses, or by the day, week or month, on liberal
terms. @
His Stables are close and comfortable, his sheds
ample, and his hostlers attentive and accomme-
dating.
He respectfully asks a continuance of the li5-
eral custom heretofore extended, promising that
no one shall go away dissatisfied.
Hss~ OFFICE ct the Bridge, near American
Hotel. jan 4-If
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commissioners ONCE.

STANTON, Va, Dec. 10, 1873.
To oil parties interested in the cause of Crawn
aud ais. vs. Weller, now pending in chapcery in
the circuit court for Augusta county, and more
s,pecialy to all persons holding claims against the
estate of Catharne Weller, deceased. Take No
T1cx, That in pursuance of decree in said cause
OF Crawn and ais. vs.. Weller, shall
On the Gath day of JANUARY, 1874.
al my office in Staunton, proceed to take an ac-
count of claims against the estate of Catharine
Weller deceased. .4n
At which time and place all of said creditors
are required to appear and file with the under
signed proper evidence of their claims.
Given under my hand as commissioner in
chancery Of the circuit court for Augusta coun-
~, the day and year first aforesaid
j. w. GREEN SMITH, com'r.
TN the circuit court of the United States for
L the Western district of Virginia.
John 7. Early, Plaintiff,
Va. FIN Chancery.
Jacob Byerly, ct ais Defendants.
Ordered that this cause be referred to A. NJ.
Newman as o special commissioner, who is d.
rected to take account of the liens on the land
in the bill and proceed ngs mentioned. and their
priorities, and report to the next term of this
court. Extract from decree.) s.7 ar,,
Commissioners Office.
HARRlsoNBURG, Va, Dec. l6, 1873
To all persons holding liens on ths real estate
of Jacob Byerly
You are hereby notified that hrve fixed upon
FRIDAY, the 10th day Of JANUARY, 1874. at
my Office in Harrsonburg, the time and place
Of executing the above decree, at which time and
place you are required to attend and prove your
liens ltre
Given una er my hand as special commissioner
Of said cou he day and year aforesaid
A. III. NEWMAN,
Haas atterson, p. O. special com'r.
dec ] 1t .... bad
rN.s, District Court of the United States for
i lac Western district of Virginia.
the matter
of In Bankruptcy.
Jacob Byerly, Bankrupt.
Ordered that this cause be referred to A. al.
Newman, as special commissioner to take an ae
count Of the liens the bankrupts estate. Ex-
tract from the decree.
Commissioners Office.
HARRlsoSBukG, VA, Dec. 16, 1878.
To all persons holding liens upan the above
named bankrupt's estate.
You are hereby notified That have fixed upon
Friday the 10th of January, 1874. at my Office in
IIarrisonburg. as the time and place for taking
tbs liens as required by the above decree, at
which time and place you are required to attend
md prove your liens
Given nnder my band as special commissioner
Of said court, the day and year aforesaid.
A. NJ NEWMAN,
dec 1874 special commissioner.
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B EAo1A' BR1cN' BR1cK

The UNDERSIGNED informs his friends
the public generally that he is now prepared
undertake and execute all kinds of work in Ne
BRICK MAKING BUSINESS.
promptly. His arrangements are such as to give
him ample facilities to meet all demands that may
be made. fq1e ~ i1 ~ ~ aaG -Hfl-
BRICK, of first quality on hands all the tine,
and for sale al prices to suit the times. se -
J. H. EARMAN.
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" STAUNTON VA

JOHN D. CROWLE, PROPRIETOR.
This well known House having recently chang
ed hands is now prepared to accommodate trans
lent and permanent boarders at reasonable rates.
The Table will be supplied with the best this and
other markets can afford. Polite servants are
always ready to wait upon the guests and every
attention will be paid to their comfort A share
of the public patronage is respectfully solicited.
Omnibus to and from the Depot free of charge.
nov 14-tf JOHN D. CROWLE, Pro'r.
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Marriages and Buggies

4 HarriNges and BMggies,
~ I wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my new build>
ing near he Virginia Hotel, whereI will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description
By close attention to business and fair dealing I
expect to give entire satisfaction. l will p.v
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give me ~
before purchasing J.H MATTERS.
an Off - -
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New sugar cured hams, shoulders. midhngs,
IN and refined lard, received to day at KAv-
ANAGu's Grocery. Wine and Produce store, cor
ner Of Augusta street and Spring Lane.
~ N--Aify payers sefy
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r aides Gauze Vests. and ladies' and mis.ss
IL sailIrens and infants superior Iron Frame
Nyse. n. II. WELLER,
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[Case No. 5U7.] y n
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States, for the Western District Of Virginia
In Bankruptcy. tr rI1,...r
In the matter Of Jacob Muddaman, Bankrupt.
To whom it may concern;
The undersigned, VIM. NJ. Dorraugh of Harri-
senburg, Rosk'm county, Va hereby gives
notice of his appointment as Assignee of the es-
tate Of Jacob Muddaman, of Rocking ham
county, in said District. who was, on tn. 18th
day of Sept, A. D., 1878, adjudged Bankrupt
on his own petition by the District court of said
District. .I-l rr s.f
Dated, Harrisonburs, Dec so, 1878.
VIM. NJ. DORRAUGE,
jan 1-3t Assignee.
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Life Insurance Company of Va.
( ,a Capital $3.50 100000.

Lille insurance company OF va.
,a Capital 1888 100000.
Home Office, Petersburg, Va. Local Boards in
the cites of Virginia and West Virginia,
AID in Washington, D. G..
A. W. McALWAINE, President,
y A X "a iAuh, ice-Presidents,
Samuel B. Paul, Manager and Secretary,
Judge J: T. Lay, 31 Supt. CT Agencies.
Gro. c. Jackson, Gen'l. Agent Valley of Va
SfauntOn Stockholders Board.
VIM. FRAZIER, President. =.
Edward McMahon, P. Byron Hoge,
John W. Abby, John W. Todd,
Orlando Smith. Hugh w. Shelley
NJ P. Funkhouser, Isaac Witt,
Thomas D. Ransom.
The chief aim of this Company is to combine
safetv and economy in favor Of its Policy hoders.
Its management is in the hands of reliable and
responsible Directory, pledged to preserve It's
capital secure and intact.
It's expenses have from the beginning been paid
from its earnings, with surplus annually added
to its reserves. And all reserves from premiums
are sent hack for investment in the Departments
from svAich it is derived
Its reduced premiuns-rates challenge all COM
parson Its Policies are non.torfeltaole after two
annual payments
Its losses have been, and are intended to be,
paid without litigation or delay. si
The history of the first two years of it's exis-
tence is guaranty for the future.
A Dividend to its Policy holders Of fifteen per
cent has already been declared, after Teserving
surplus for contingencies, success unprecedent-
ed in the business of Life Insurance.
The Reserve fund of 100000 accumulated
from premiums in the Staunton Department is
now offered for investment upon safe security at
the legal rate of eight per cent.
Applicants for loans will find the Agent G. c.
jackson, at his Office, corner Of Augusta and New
Court house streets, adjoining Law Office Of D.
S. Young Staunton, Va. july3
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Y WASHINGTON, DC,
Beg to announce to the Farmers and Merchants
Of the Valley, that they have commenced the Gen-
eral Produce and Commission Business at the
above named place,
and solicit consignments OF Flour, Bacon Butter,
Eggs. Poultry. Dried Fruit, Hay, and all kinds of
Produce, promising close attention to business
and prompt returns of proceeds
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION:
A. B. Trick, President, and C. c. Strayer, Cash
Ter, LIST Nat. Bank Of Harrisonburg. Va; NJ. H
Efinger, Cashier of 1st Nat. Bank Staunton, Va;
COL Board, Cashier of 1st Nat. Bank Salem. Va;
D. A. Jones, Abingdon, Va; Hon. John F. Lewis,
U. S. Senate; Hon. John I. HARRIS U. S. House
of Representatives Gen. G. S. Meem, President
of New Market Bank. mar 27-tf
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Re~Opening-O Saloon.
~ corner OF Augusta street and Spring Lsas..
The subscribers would respectfully iAfern.
their friends and the public that the Olympi, ss-
osa has beea recently fitted up With private.
Boxes for Oyster parties &C., and will be opensa
to-day with choice stock of
Foreign and Domestic Wines.
Brandies. Whiskie,s, Ale,
Porter, Cigars, &C., $3.50
aa of the best brands. go
o z $ T z RS, t465s,
Fresh from the shell will be served in eyerv sty.
and families supplied by the plate or gallon.
FREE L UNCH AT1l O'CLOCK.
Remember the time and place.
J P KAVENAUGH,
agent and Proprietor
VIM Thompson, late of St Charles Hotel 5000
oct 9-tf-cjty papers COPY ,,o I'LL ..4.
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Wanted-A first class workman, to verI
w exclusively on Ladies' fine atass ~
other kind need spflg. GEO A. safRR.
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L,isaa and Oysters.

a. W. S. STUFF, wholesale and retail deal.
.er in fish and oysters, is row receiving daily
fresh supplies. II affords hin great pleasure 70
make this announcement to his friends and 10
the public in general. The old reliable has bees
silent for some time past, bat as the attractive.
season is at hand he must bSeak the silence and
inform you oil where to send when such yo1 NAY
want But he hopes the memory of the past has
not been forgotten, where these delicate refresh-
ments have been for the last eighteen moxsha,
when all others failed So if he can merit =
continuance of the same, Stanton shall net
lack fer q sufficient supply of fish and oysters.
as they W III always be in waiting for custom rs.
Come one, come all, and see what Stauntsn saA
afford.
Cash paid for apples, fresh butter, Irish Psta,.
toes, and country produce in general.
\ Oysters fried up in suitable style,
Is an attraction to every ones eye, ,f
The child as well as the older ones. '
Reaches its plate back for the second fry p.
The person soon grows in size and wsiaAt.
And it's because they reach for fries, ~
So when the time for Oysters arrivss, ss.A
I'm sure to be found ON the right hand aiAss
Spots. trout and sheer-heads completes ~
So judging from the first the fish are fine. g
+ SO send in your orders or call for all such, 4.
At the little store kept by
oct9 . ~ WALTER s. STUFF.
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UEPTEMBER, 1873.
y W. H. WELLER,
Has opened and on the way to market,
Bleached and Brown Sheetings,
Eleached and Brown Cottons,
Bed Tickings, '2
Irish Linens, Hosiery,
Table Damask.
Towels, Napkins and Duglies,
And beautif stock of Prints,
New Goods every week
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1sn 1-st
Tease No. 1887

case NO. FOo
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States, for the Western District Of Virginia
In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of Edmond P. Rider, bankrupt.
70 Whoa it lnay Concern:
The undersigned, VIM. NJ. Dorraugh,
OF Harrisonburg Rockingham county. Virginia,
hereby gives notice ofhis appointment as Assignee
OF tho Estate Of Ddmond P. Rider. Of Page,
county, Virginia, in said District, who was
the 9th day of Sept, A. D., 1878, adjudgsd
a Bankrupt on his own petition by the District
Court of said District ~.
Dated, Harrisonburg, Des. 30th, 1873.
jan 1-3t WIN. NJ. DORRAUGH. Assignee.
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SOPERlOR ~ EsW CROP LEA.
Oolong. a fine drawing tea, per pound 75c to
S1.00; Congou, best English Breakfast tea, at
1,6O to ST. !, Moyune Tyson. excellent favor,
at 1,25to S1,50; Moyunk Gunpowder, superior
tea, at 1,75 to $500; Extra choice Nankin Gun
powder, at So, so. fa 9@
To the Trade, liberal inducements offered at
CASH PRICES.
In hand, fine assortment Of
CHOICE CoFFEES.
Government Java, in grass mats,
Rio, old plantation style,
Maracaibo, so-called Green Java, and others,
Roasted.
GOLD DRIP syRUPs, of N. York make.
Also fine stock Of Sardines. imported; Cali
fornia Salmon, and 2 pound cans Mackerel,
celebrated brands; Dutch Herring. in kegs i'm
ported Smoked Herring, sealed best Olive Oil,
Imported Vermicelli, Maccaroni, Rice, Tapioca,
Corn starch, etc.
LENTELS.
China Preserved Ginger, genuine,
Cherries in French Brandy, 5. .s.ss5
Peaches in French Brandy,
Pine Apples, in one and two pound cans. #.
LONDON
Imported Pickles, assorted,
All kinds of Spices, whole or ground,
Imported CASTLE soap.
COLGATE'S
Celebrated Family and Toilet Soap,
All Laundry Necessaries,
Best Wooden and Willow Ware,
Henry Milard's celebrated prize medal Candy,
of French fabric.
WANTED, 500 bushels Of choice and best
dried Apples and Peaches. Highest cash price
paid. oct %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-12-18

king KalakaIa, sovereign ofthe Sand
wich Islands, arrived at Washington last
Saturday, having stopped in the principal
cities on his way across the continent from
San Francisco. The President will give
the distinguished visitor grand reception
one evening this week. He will remain
in Washington about ten days after which
he will probably visit New York, Boston
and other cities. lie is described as being
stout, jovial looking man, with copper
colored complexion, and very black hair
and side whiskers.
-Twenty-three hundred people in Ne
braska are dependent upon charity for the
necessaries of life.
-Westchester county, n. Y, was shak-
en- by an earthquake last Thursday night.
The shock was felt through the whole dis
trict, extending fIom the upper end of
Manhattan Island to the southern portion
Of Connecticut.
In lew of the unwOnted dizziness OF
the legitimate news market the New York
Graphic has undertaken the praseworthy
task of investigating the phenomena ~ of
spiritualism. Having exhausted the re-
sources of the Eddy establishment in this
State, the Graphic has sent out its comic
artist on quest after spirits. This genius
first consulted an ETHEREAL medium,-a wo-
man weighing about 200. my fee is 50,
said Madam, "inyariable in advance
"Have you any small spirits for cent?
said the artist.