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GLOVES and Guantlets for Men and BoTs, for
Sept. &C. 1874. ". ELY.
TOBACCO 4 SEGARS, Smoking and Chewing
4 Tobacco. for sale by
Sept. 26 1874 ". EBY.
~ May %, 1874. W. EBY.
DUCEWHEAT FLOUR, FOR sale by
ID Nov Il. G. W. 7. KEARSLEY.
IT 0RSE Blankets and Lap Rugs for sale bv
Nov. Il, 1874. JAS. LAW. HO0FF.
SAUSAGE Cutters and Filters for sale BY
y Nov. II, 1874. JAS. LAW. HO0FF.
ID 0PE o. all sizes ard Fodder Yarn. for sale Sy
II Nov. Il, 1874 JAS. LAW. lI0OFF.
ADVANCED Coal Holds and Buckets. Cham
N Der Sets. Pans, Dog Irons. Shovcls and
longs. W atrr Buckets, Fire Pans. DC, for sale BY
Nov. Is, ls74. JAS. LAW. H0OFF.
DURE Wines and Brandies from Bucks Vine
/ yard, strictly for Medicinal uses for sale by
Nov. 81 1874. CT. LIGHT.
NTANTS.-Ia am in need Of money to meet nv
w indebtedness, would be obliged if my pa
irons would divide.
Nov. p, 1874. CT. LIGHT.
EtRACEERs.-L Lemon, Soda and Water Just re.
Y ceived, for sale by
July Il, 1874. w.EBY.
CAPSAGO, Pine Apple and Cottage Cheese.
ported and American, Oranges and Lemons for
sale By
July 4, 1874. w.EBY.
HARVEST GOODs.-I have opened fresh
IL supply of Brown and Refined Sugars all
grades, Syrups, Mola,scs. Carolina Rice Coffee at
reduced price. Cheese, Crackers. Macaroni. &c.
June -, 1874. DAVID HOWELL.
TT EAVl 0snaburg for Machine Sheets, for sale
June Is. 1874. DAVID HOWELL.
nNE Ton of stove Pipe all sizes-p,ice reduced
~ to l2]E cents per ID. to suit the times for sale
by DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
100 KEGS NAILS just received and for sale
lUO at greatly reduced prices, by
Nov. %, 1874. DUKE d GALLAHER.
A LADDIY Security OIL also wes,'sXo. Coal
Jan. lc, 1873. &c. BELJER's.
Garden Seeds.
rTNHE largest collection of Garden Seed, in the
4 valley. at
March Is, 1875. GEO. T. LIGHTS.
briggs 4 BRO, Garden Seeds, D. n. Ferry
ID d Cos Garden Seeds, sold by
March 49, 1875 GEO. 7. LIGHT.
LLOWER SEEDS, every variety, at
4 March l3, 1875. GEO. I. LIGHTS.
Seeds ! SeedS!!
I ARGE lOt Of fresh and reliable Garden Seeds
IL from Briggs Bro, Rochester, " Y. for
sale by HENDERSON co. /
. ARDEN SEEDS from II. A. Drcer of Phila |
~ delphia, among which is Hanson Celebrated |
Lettuce, for sale by
March Is, ISIS. HENDERSON d co.
4 LARGE essortnen' of Lamp Chiuneys-aN Z
a si-ss It MEMBERS SONS.
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DAVID II. CocKETLL. JOSEPH IL. CocSRILL
DAVID H. COCKRILL & son,
Architects and Builders,
CHARLESTOWy, JEFFERSON COUNTY, Va.

OUR experiencein the business which weadver-
J tise to conduct, and our thorough acquaint-
ance with it in all its branches enable us to assure
the public that any work entrusted to US VIII be
executed in the most workmanlike manner, and
with the utmost dispatch. Having stood TO their
posts in the Confederate army during the four
years struggle which il so manfully encountered,
they have located in their native county, where
their services are offered in building up the waste
places and in carrying
Particular attention given at all times to the
drawing of plans and specifications; and in the
construction of
GEOMETRTCAL STAIR VA rs,
where calculation is required, they are confident
that they cannot be surpassed by any workmen in
the Valley of Virginia,
zon- Being well known in the community, they
deem unnecessary TO say more, than that orders
left for them will receive prompt attention.
April9, lS6S-tf.
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WOODEN FACTORY.

Z Me for White-washing for sale BY
! April II, 1874. e.. w. I. kEARSLLl.
NFINCE MEAT, Peach and Ounce Butter, fol
sale by G. W. +. KEARSLEY.
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Paints. Ole. Ga.

iii - N|I4F7s ''It'1t-1
r Evils Lead yafnshes. Brushes and al goods
l belonging TO the trade. ~ sale by
I HAVE on band and win keep in stock the Pat
l ent Chemical Paints prepared Tor iwmediats
use. Tor inside or outside work.
Apr 10, rs JAS. LAW. HO0FF 4 co.
\ tor harness, Cotton Back Band. Traces foT
sale BY JAS. LAW. HOOP Z co.
April 10, 1878.
(tABDEN Trowels. Forks, Hoes. Rakes, Spades
VI and Lioes, for sale BY
Apr. 10. rs. JAS. LAW. BO0Ff 4 cO.
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SH0P.

HAYING removed our Barber Shop to The
Room lately occupied by Mr. J. r. Rod
rick, we will be glad to see all Of cur old Gus
toners and many new ones.
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Notice.

z iCENSE to sell spirituous liquors having been
] 4 refused me, in common with all other appll-
cants. by the County Court notice Is hereby CIV
on that will be at nv place Of business to settle
not to sell-and hope all indebted to me viii come
forward and pay up. and thereby enable me to
meet my Obligations heavy rent, DC
JOHN $. YESTERDAY,
Basement Jefferson Building.
Sept. ), 1874.
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WITS CURED FREE!

ACv person suffering from the above disease Is
requested Co address Dr.. Price, and a trial bottle
oi medicine Wii. D., forwarded 0y Express.
FREE!
The or'y cnst being tue Express charges, which
owing uy large business, are small.
Dr.. Prise Is regular physician, aud has made
tde treatment of
FITS or EPLEFNT
a study Cor wears, and be- VIII Warrant a cure 10y
tre U-. o.. h', remedy.
ha noe u'. GO send 90 hiu for t.ial bottle; il
costs r.-alg-, and De
WILL CURE TOC.
mo- mattsro, bow long standing Your case NAV be-.
or how u1uv other remedies nav have tailed.
Circular, Hlo testimonials scutUlth
FHEE TRIAL bOTTLE
Ec particular 90 give your Express, as well rs
yuG- Post O-c, direction. ana
Address DE. CuAS. +. PRICE.
GO William Street, New lusk.
December 5, ls7+-51t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-06-05

II NNNNINL-I.. NUr JlcA hIirufA us st''NA ~
FALLAND WINTER GOODS, 90 which the
attention 90 BUYERS Is respectfully called. These
Goods have been purchased with ali the advan-
tages cd decline IN prices and will be s. Id lower
Jhan lhe same class OF goods has been offered for
some wears.
II DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
Nv stock is full and prices low A complete stock
cot NOTIONS constantly on hand. and in this de
partmrnt we ask especial attention 81 Hosiery.
Ladies' Neriuo Vests. Linen HandSc' chiefs, Cor.
sets. etc. \ nice assortment ui CLOTHS and
CASNlMEbS tor Gentlemen and Boys, Beaver
Cloth for Ladies Cloaks. R,pellants in Black Bro.
aud Blue. Particular attention is called TO a line
OF
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Hand made-nf-erad in this market for the first
tiur aud tor the sale of which have the agency.
These goods manufactured hy J. W. brigham x
Co are sid upon their merits and Narrated
quli o. any that are MA d. in the county. Every
Farmer Who values comfort. must have drv feet.
10 can be cujnyrd by wearing !. w. Brigham
Go, French Zip. and Farmers Cali Boots and
~bpgs-u1me con the huttum.
A tul! line OF GROCERIES as low as any in the
market. Sugar. Coffee. Syrup, y. o. MulasseS.
Oct :. 1874. DAVID HOWELL.
TUST received .O0O Cigars, VARYING from > for
- 90 10 cents each. Fruit and Flowers. Gen
uIne Durham. Prd, of Va, and all III, popular
brands o. Smoking Tobacco. Also. genuine Pow
hat-an Pipes and Root Stems. with some six on
light fine brands OF Chewing Tobacco. To be had at
Nov. - 1874. G. Z. BELLERS.
bakers Premium Bitters, permanent cure
ID Tor Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility aud all di-
scasrs caused by disordered state OF the Liver
Dr Stomach. Tor sale by
Nov. q. l>7t. c. E. BELLER.
ggAGEBStOWN Almauacs for 1875 at
/ I No7- Is. ls74. G. +. BELLERS.
'KE>lI Ground Sage, Ground and Grain Bhck
/ Pepper. African CayrnnePepper, Coriandsr
seed and Salt Petre, iorsale By
Nov. -, lS14 c. I. BELLER.
EOUyAN'S Inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner, BY
% using it. soii,d gloves can be renewed and
made ,guI. 90 new. IL Is easy %; application and
only few minutes viii suffice 10 clean a pair OF
gloves even IL much sJi.ed, & be had at
nov. .. 1874 c. Z. BELLER'S.
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A CARD.

II AYING heretofore done business ut Summit
1 / Point would respectfully call the attention
@ my former friends and customers 10 the fact
that avn at The Depot again, prepared to serve
them, and viii be glad 20 see them.
". y. &. WILSON.
or the firm OF Wilson Brothers.
Summit Point, Sept ., 1874
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NOTICE

Our au,ple facilities for Shipping snd Storage
enable as o. offer special inducements q shippers
Csnsirnmtut, can he covered bv Insurance % par
ties wish We will also sell and ship ans proere's
ths farmer nav have, aud make liberal advances
on Goods i0 store.
The HIGHEST CASH PRICE win be paid for
WHEAT aud CORN. We can furnish the farmer
with Phasphaies Seeds. and the best ' Blue
Windsor Ground Plaster" We are prepared to
furnish o. order at any time any or al tne sup
plies our customers mas need, With the least pos
lple delay.
Il win oc our cuiesvsr e. give entire satsiae-
ton by a Iigid adherence o. correct and weil-es-
tabiished business principles Hopng 70 DC Ia
v,Yred with The business aud confidence OF our
friends and tl, public" Have all goods cous1ga-
WILSON BROTHERS.
Summit Point ". Va,
March q, lS75-3m.
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rTNHE undersigned having entered into CO.
Partnership. under the name and style Of
STUMP g. HAWKS,
VII! conduct the business Of

vii! conduct the business Of
COACH MAKING AND REPAIRING
In all its branches. gGarantying the best work
msnship aud satisfactory terms. We intend TO
largely increase the business and make 10 order,
and also 90 keep on hand for sale CARRIAGES,
EUGGiES. ROCKAWANS and LIGHT WAC
ONS Of the most approved patterns, and of supe-
rior materials, aud warrant every article TO be as
recommended. Wesball havei in our employ some
of the hands who, for twenty years or more, were
employed by Mai W. j. Hawks and also have the
bcneitof his presence and advice, and it will be
the endeavor Of the new firm 20 maintain the repu-
tatioa OF HAWKS COACH FACTORY. Old
Carriages taken in exchange for new work. On
hand cunstantlv Secondhand work which will
be disposed OF at moderate figures
In addition 20 the above. we purnose giving our
attention O. a general LIVERY BUSINESS, and
will keep good hurses and vehi,leso OF every de-
scription for the accom- mediation of the public.
A. STUMP,
A. W. HAWKS.
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NAILS o., on sizes, 40 diced rates, Horse
y ~a.ts. Bar. Sheet. Baud and Hammer Iron.
.la >,.-N Oh. Good, iumy line always ON hand aud
lur sal. gt reasonable rates.
AuF. a., t-14. JAS. LAW. HOUFF
Gt0NN shelters, slider Mills. Fcrksand >hoycls.
I i.r by DJhE IL GALLAuLG.
Soy. d. 1874
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SUMMIT POINT DEPOT
'E'dE undersigned having purchased the entire
Stock OF Merchandise OF Nessrs HILLARY
e. JOHNSON, are prepared to otter 10 the public
great inducement-as they purpose dong
strictly cash business have marked down goods 10
a corresponding price, and solicit share of their
patronage. They ask Of the pubiica trial
WILSON BROTHERS.
summit Point, Sept. g. 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1875-06-05

TYOUNT Eagle r,ipoi for cleaning and bur
vi ui~hiHg Gold, Silver. Copper, Steel Britain
De- and other metals Il is decidedly the best ar
ucle ior cleaning Windows, Mirrors and Glass
ware, for sale by
Nov. q, 1874. c. C. BELLER.
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I = ELY Island Grape Brandy, warrcnted free
IL from al. deieterious agents. II is in strength
loo per cent with fine pleasant aroma, a mild
paiaab.e taste, and 4 very acceptable therapeutic
agent IA all cases requiring the aid of this class OF
,,imu.aut- This Brandy is fully equal to i'm
ported Brandy and can be sold at hall the price,
bought direct from toe manufacturers, for sale by
Nov. p, lS14. c. L. BELLER.
The New York herald., 1875-09-19


NIErROPOLIrAN THEATRE. 5S7 BROADWAY.
'INl BRILLIANTLY SUCCESSFUL.
All lovers Of artistic entertainments should attend the
theatre
MONDAY. September 30,
" witness the first appearance OF the - -
GENUINE AND ORIGINAL GRECTAN TRoUP OF
KALIEDAGYNAI,
%--- -
who will appear in their
CELEBRATED TABLEAUX OR LIVING PICTURES,
vdy portrayng the maserpeces Of Of the old masters,
sacrediy preserved in the Mu Gums OF Europe,
BEAUTIFUL POETIC, ARTISTIC, CLASSICAL.
This novel feature has been secured By the
ENORMOUS OUTLAY OF $1,000, IN GOLD,
Cor single week performance.
A Areengagement for week has been effected with
Mime. RENrZS FEMALE MINSTRELS,
and the following artists will arpear:-
WAYNE AND LOVELY,
wonderful IN song and dance and original III comcalities
BILLY ROBINSON
In INDIA RUBBER ESSENCE.
Mr. w. IL. COLLlNGS and Miss CLARA SEABROOK
in the powerful Drama
THE PIRATE CAPTAIN,
THE WHITE SLAVE or GUADALOUPE
100 LOVELY AND TALENTED LADY ARTISTS
appear at every performance
and the
MATINEES TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.
Secure your during the day in order to obtain good
The New York herald., 1875-09-19
VNITIENS' CONCERTS
L Messrs. NJ d NJ. sTRAKOsCH have the honor to an
nounce for the evening of
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1875,
CnI u


STEINWAY HALL,
the debut in the United States of
MILE. THERESA TITIENS
in the first OF OF which will be memorable
having introduced TO the American public artistic
Europe recognizes the
QUEEN OF THE LYRIC STAGE
Difficult task IL seemed to worthily n
stress of such distinguished merit Messrs NJ NJ Strakosc
believe that their efforts have been unsuccessful
support of h they beg make known
have succeeded in making the Ttens
with
NINE ARABELLA GODDARD,
who, after triumphant through Australia Cali
iora will afford American audiences opportunity of
joying the performances of
ENGLAND'S FIRST PIANISTE
The directors have also effected engagements with the
artists whose names follow
Mr. TOM KARL and Mr. H. A. BISCHOFF tenors;
Signor CARLO ORLANDlNI, BARITONE and
NJ EMILE SAUEEr, the young and eminent violin
viruoso, just returned from brilliant through the
United States.
Director Of the Orchestra MAX MARBTZEK
The series Of Ttiens Concerts is limited six evening
performances and matnees the occurring re-
spectvely October a. g. 3 H. 10 and 5 and
October . and TO-
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
for the SIX nights and two matnee SIG For three nights
and one matinee s.
Reserved seats, " and w, according to location,
The box sheet win be open sale substitution
tickets az Steinway Hall on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER % at A. NJ
and for the sale Of seats WEDNESDAY September %
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

CHALLENGER
We, the undersigned challenge the MULTGAN and SKID
MORE TEAMS to match of Rife Shooting for battle
worn flag, the match to take place the Comque 514
Broadway, at any time named by the MULLIGAN and
SKlDMORE TEAMS.
JAMES MCKENZIE, FRED MCKENZIE, WILLIAM
MCKENZIE ALE. MCKENZIE,
Members Of the Regular Army, oh
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

IVoRT LEE, PLEASANT VALLEY AND SHADY SIDE
boats leave Canal street every sunday at 10 and II
A. NJ l. ,, and 80 r. NJ, and daily a 10 A. NJ. 2 ;15
and rs T. NJ landing daily and sunday Twenty fourth
and Thirty fourth streets 10 minnter later Fare l5c
The New York herald., 1875-09-19
AnIUsEBTENTs.

AN FlNIE4NLNs
DOOTHS THEATRE. SPECIAL
aFor the FLYING SCUD the doors will be opened at half
past and the curtain will raised eight o'clock
precisely Holders Of coupons respectfully asked
cupy their good season. the interest the story
Of the play begins with the first scene.
ROOTH'S THEATRE. GEORGE BELMORE.
JARRETT PALMER beg to a brief engage
ment with
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

ANIUSEMENTS.
VHEATRE COMQUE.
THEATRE COMIQUE.
MIR. JOSH HART Proprietor
COLONEL 4. ALLSTON BROWN ................M Manager
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

THE HOME OF ORIGINALITY
TIE HOME or ORIGINALITY.
TIE HOME OF ORIGINALITY.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20. 1875.
and every evening during the week. also Wednesday and
- Saturday afterpoons
OPENING FALL AND WINTER SEASON.
EIGHT FIRST CLASS STARS
viii appear this week in conjunction with regular
company.
AN UNAPPROACHABLE CONDENSATION OF AR
TlSTIC TALENT.
the very best
SPECIALITY TROUPE IN TIE WORLD
No one should absent themselves for fear any mmodest
remarks The most sensitive lady can with the greatest
prOpriety listen to painve dttes enjoy the Ethiopian
iss augh AZ the wonderful ecsasos
over the singing and leave happier and after visit
world.
First appearance in this city since their extended tour
through the South and West ofthe
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

Miss SOPHIE WORRELL Miss IRENE WoRRELL.
THE WORRELL SISTERS will appear in Musical Duets,
Operate Selections and Iyroiean Echoes
STILL INCREASING FURORE
ATTENDS EACH APPEARANCE OF
THE MARVELLOUS
THE WONDERFUL
THE MATCHLESs
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

the best ymnass the face Of the earth Nothing has
ever been seen equal he marvellous performances The
audience wild with element They the topic
vclsation all over the city
Mr. WILLIAM CARLO Mr. GEORGE CARLO, Mr..
FREDERICK CARLO, Mile. AMELIA CARLO Mile.
FANNY CARLO, Master LEOfARD CARLO, Master
HARRY CARLO
The New York herald., 1875-09-19


View OF the Lower Bay--New York Harbor-Fors Hamil-
ton, Lafayette and Wadsworth-Concy Island the
cratic Long BrancAwnltnr che Arrival Of the American
Team-The steamer city q Berlin in sght-Grand Salute
from the Forts Ia the IarborAuva aud Landing OF the
Yankee Shoocleers-Spug aud ChOrus-Glor1us We'll
eomcA Grand Illustration 30 how the Victory Won
The American Team Always Nict0rious-Tahloau.
Return Of the greatest o all Irish comedians vocasts and
The New York herald., 1875-09-19
GREAT GARNELLAs,

A DOUBLE SOMERSAULr FROM SHOULDER TO
SHOULDER.
THESE GREAT ARTISTS were ORIGINALLY pre-
gnted 20 the New York public five years ago by Mr. Josh
Hart. MAKE NOTE or THIS.
3iue DcA starting from standing position upon his
prother shoulders, makes complete revolutions the
ar ana eaghs the shoulders of his brother which
es mas 1een Pronounced the perfection grace and artistic
sk ana the most superemnent and extraordinary eNhib
ton on record Apart from panegyrzng it will need
phrApho 20 pronounce this transcendant undertaking
supetye 90 any introduced any apprecative
snce the goes attained by the heroes Casaran
mere Is Dut hte doubt that vng with the great trumphs
OF even more ancient ages this achievement OF the Gar
nei w Dc handed down postoty and be the subject
usnaole magniloquence for generations come and
indeb transused into the chronicles of enlightened
world me Harneas Introduce in their performances the
very beau dea OF grace strength and elegance qun
tesence OF drng, energy and sensaOnalsm positive
acme OF puissanee and the absolute alpha scientific
athletics.
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

who has again by defeating Thomas Coyc for the second
time proved his claim the tite champion OF the Word
hero OF London Bridge and sensation of Long Branch the
champion swimmer Of the world the only
who stay under for M minutes Mr. j. b. johnson
performs the unparalleled feat OF eating drinking smoking
reading and writing while under all his eas
formed in mammoth tank upon the stage.
The "Bossn of all Ethiopian Comedians Mr.
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

A GOOD PLAY.
The New York herald., 1875-09-19

athletics
LUKE sCHoOLcRAFT,
the celebrated Ethiopian Performer
GEORGE II, GOES
the accomplished Banjoist.
the best two Song and Dance men the American stage
and Voices sy & apSear o in soe OF
songs and Dances which for style and execution have been
MISS LULU pELMAY
IN sero Comic Gems The vocal efforts Of this lady have
Sfsp s and r's S'S ss
serio Comic Songs.
MISS EDNA MARKLEY
The graceful and pleasing style of this young lady singing
TO render her the yocasts in the
business
First time ny Nj %|2 {hn hEb Taf MST PtGTgaf ISed
MIR. JOHN ALLEN,
IN ms '''Ils]ff IiffLE fonSf SAG. S9a Dances
MR.. LUKE SCHOOLCRAFT AND GEORGE GOES
OUR XLAB4MA HOMES ''N'''u
in An Irish Stew. the Dutch Shoemaker
First time this season of
Great success Of the astonishing, bc@dering, co@ica
Ssr5 SsSa slsi nG Sn
pornne pleasing qui1zeai reqeent, satirice thrilling
provoking travesty entitled N''
THE GREAT RIFLE SHOOTING MATCH!
MuLLiGXN S AND ri pSSEI psEiDMoRR MORE g GUARDS. ia
past weeks mas delighted thousands, ana
unhesitangy pronounced the the season.
etved with peas of joyous laughter and praise
having been newly recruited for this occasion.
Captain Oussey. ............. ...........W. Scanon
Lieutenant OMuigan W. Cronin
Corporal O'DOud. D. H. Kelly
High Private o. Dempsey A. Graver
High Private O'Caaghan. .................J r. Crossin
captain Jeh Sanders John Wild
Lieutenant Jen Thompson ohm Allen
Corporal Jeh Jones. w. Barry
Hgh Private JEFF Johnson. Little Mac
High Private Jeh shorty ......... Luke Schoocra
High Private JEFF BraXton. n...............M Walters
High Private JEFF Powers. Mr. Morton
Private 4 Rrad
Jacob Hineman Larry Tooey
- L raN.1
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-01
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, March 81, 1873.
KRERrnNTs N IRON AND sTEEI.-THE APP
POINTED COMMISSION AND IT'S PROSPECTIVE
LABoRs.
general order Just issued from the War De-
partmenr announces the names or the members OF
the Board 20 conduct the experiments in testing
iron and Steel under section OF the Sundry Civil
Appropriation bill approved March 8. 1875 II is
directed by the President that the Board Will con-
vene at the Watertown Arsenal, Massachusetts,
on April 10, 1875, or thereafter practical
BILE. for the purpose OF determining by actual tests
the strength and value Of oil kinds OF iron, steel
and other metals which may be submitted TO
Shem, or by them procured, and to prepare
tables which will exhibit the strength and value
OF said materials Tor constructive and me-
chanical purposes, and TO provide for the
building OF suitable machine for establishing
such tests, the machine to be SET up and IN ain
tanned at the Watertown Arsenal. The funds ap.
proprated for the purpose OF these tests viii ne
disbursed under the Ordnance Department or tho
Army, and the Board win receive instructions
from and make iSs report 20 the Chiefor Ordnance
Mr.. R Fl. Thursron Is designated Secretary or
the Board. at an annual compensation oil 81, 200
Actual travelling expenses provided by law
viii De allowed the members OF the Board. The
Board to conduct the experiments consists OF
Lieutenant Colonel T. T. ). Laidley Ordnance De-
partment- United States army, President; Com
mander L. A Beardslee, United states navy (;
Lieutenant Colonel q. A. Gilmore, Engineer De-
partmenI United States army; David Smith,
Chief Engineer, United States navy; W. Sooy
Smith, Civil Engineer; A. Sholly, Ciyil Engineer,
and r. II. Thurston, Civil Engineer.