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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-03
AN ANCIENT LIBEL SUIT.

Several years ago Maria MoGat OF the mily Of tho
pate Dr. Monatt was, she claimed, libelled in the
Sunday Mercury, and brought suit tor damages. The
proprsors OF the paper demurrcd because tho article
not hbellous, and Judge Clark SO held The Gen.
sra Term reversed that decision, and the editors
swcred by justification. In view Of the approaching
trial Ira Shafer the ladys counsel sought yesterday
morning 10 examine the defendants, but the PROPOSE
hon was opposed before Judge Lawrence by A. Oakley
Hall, for the paper He commended that because the
pleadngs admitted publication and that the circulation
was large and denied nothing except that the matter
was libellous there nothing for the plaintiffs to
prove except IN rebutal and that they could not be-
fore trial examine defendants In anticipation Of de-
fence that might might not be proved Counsel con-
tended that examination before trial to enable the
party asking examination 70 try and provo some part
pf his original He took the further point that
the subject Of malice or libel the defendants were priv
LEGGED from answering because OF possible criminal
prosecution, and although tho statute OF limitation
might be pleaded to indictments found was possible
to expose Them perhaps their own evidence to the
trouble Of meeting prosecution initiated. Mr. Shafer
replied At length Ginning full right to any examna
on and that the existence Of the statute Of Limitation
Was complete bar Judge Lawrence took the papers
and reserved his decision.
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DR. PFOUT"S
ANTI-BJLLI0US AMILY ?

These excellent Pills will be found a sure remedy
for acidity of the Stomach, indigestion, Habitual Cos
tiveness, Cramp Collie, Fever and Ague., This terri
BILE and distressing disease Can with from two to
four doses be overpowered, and has in may cases eff
fected a cure with one single Pill. Every pill being
an ordinary dose, renders them the cheapest medi-
cine in the world. and their certainty Of cure une-
qualled. We have never found them to tail in cases
of Jaundice and Spasmodic Affections. They purify
the blood and promote healthy action Of the skim
They are purely vegetable and perfectly free from
anything that can do either permanent or temporary
injury to the Stomach or Bowels. or to the general
system. Persons not in need o. them would do well
to keep a box constantly on hand as they do not
loose their good properties by age, and are therefore
available when needed. Certain destruction to worms
in all cases, they having been tested in cases where
all other elisa md yrups have failed. Withthe many
certificates, and even the samples ofthe Monster Tape
Worm, has been removed. which can be seen at my
office, this Pill is warranted in all ] say rthe money
refunded.
These Pills had their origin in France, where the
medical science is far advanced.
DIRECTIONS.-Two pills will be found a sufficient
purge for an admit. If taken to relieve constipation,
one pill every morning is advised. For ague. two
pills two hours before the time of of having a chilli
Fora child six years old, half a pill will be found to
act well. es1
Manufactured in Waynesboro', Pa.
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The ~Cheapening Of

According to the Chicago papers
the authorities of that badly gov
erned city have determined to
make a strong fight for cheap gas,
where they have also tOlerably
cheap coal. They have concluded
in future to pay nc more than$1.50
per 1000 feet. Unless the compa-
MES comply with this reduction
by the LIST of September the exist
ing contracts are to be abrogated,
and the mayor and controller are
directed then to advertise for bids
to light the city with whale oil,
petroleum, or any other illumina-
ting agency, said bids to be sub
mitted to the council, who shall
determine and in what manner the
streets and public buildings shall
be lighted and after the same shall
be determined, the contract shall
be let to the lowest bidder. This
looks like a rather wild scheme,
however, In this connection it is
worthy to note that the returns of
the various gas companies in New
York to the board of assessors
show that the value of their per-
sonal property for this year is es-
tirnated at $2,679,SS0 against 81
1864 last year, The New York
Tribune says this diminution is
due principally to the substitution
of kerosene oil for gas. which has
been largely made in stores and
private residences during the past
year.
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COMMISSIONERS or ELECTION,
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
In THE COUNTY OF BERKELEY.
AuGusT THRM. 1876.

49,
In the matter of Commissioners of
Election, 1t is ordered that the follow
ing named persons are hereby appoint
ed Commissioners to superintend the
elections in this co unity for the next
two years:
District No. /. Mill Creek-E. l..
Hoffman, George /. Pitzer and George
w. North.
District No. 2, Gerardstowp-Gilbert
McKown, James Park and 4. 5. s.
McKown.
Shanghai-B. NJ. Kitchen, John D..
Barney and Charles NJ. Bishop.
District No. 3, Arden. Bryarly's
School House-Johp M. Payne, Elias
NJ. Pitzer and Thomas G. Bryarly.
Vanmeter's School House-Robert
s. Flagg, Daniel Sutton and Aaron
Fulk.
District No. A., Martinsburg-Frank
d. Staley, Frank Patterson aGd John
f. Gardner.
District No. s, Opequon. Greensburg,
Jenifer Hudgel, Jacob Miller and Mi
ehael Slgler.
Ridenhour's School House-David
Thompson, James d. Miller and &. w.
Bender.
District Nc. 6, Hedgesville-Jacob
Hull, Benjamin G. Speck and James
T. johnson.
Tomahawk-Levi Henshaw, d. N.
KEGS and Albert Rooney.
District No. 7, Falling Waters-Jno.
Lands, w. l.. Cunningham and Jos.
Criswell.
A copy-Teste,
G. w. DOLL, C.B.C.
Aug. 10. 1S76-3tw
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NERVOUS G

1t is invaluable as a TONIC. 1t will impart strength
to the system, purify the blood and restore the lost
appetite. 1t is also certain to remove all distinctions
to the regular course of nature in females, purifying
the complexion and giving elasticity to the spirits.
Also, a sure remedy for the diseases of GREEN
SICKNESS or ~CHLOROSIS, LEUCHORRHEA or
WHITES, WOMB or ALLING of the
WOMB, &c. But like all remedies Of this class
should be used with caution by Married Ladies. This
Elixir is composed ofPURE HERE'S and all that Use it
will perceive that the combination is Powerful and yet
Harmless to the constitution. 1t is impossible for di-
seases to withstand this formidable remedy. Disea-
ss are forced to leave the system.
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NOTICE.

Having qualified as executor of Charles
Knipe deceased, all persons indebted to
estate of said Knipe are requested to make
immediate payment, all persons having
claims against said estate will present
them to the undersigned properly proven,
for payment. j. II. MYERS,
Ex'r of Chas. Knipe, decd.
July 70, 4tw.
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Large pearl studs are fashIona-
BILE for middle-aged gentlemen-If
they can afford them.
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"Ifyeu crook your finger at me
j will kill you" said Farr TO Ora
ham, at Kirkville Mo-. Graham
crooked his finger, and Farr kept
his promise.
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Why are young ladies like LEM
ons? Because they are very dear,
and frequently squeezed.
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M. lid. PFOUTZ,
PENM'A,
TESTIMONIALS

DIR. JOHN OELLIG-Dear Sir.-Having been afflicted
for along time with Dyspepsia and a general prostra-
ton of the nervous system, and having used a great
many different medicines without experlencingsany
material relief. l was induced by your agent, OF this
place. to try q bottle of your Tonic Elexir, and found
great relief before I had used half a bottle, and l now
firmly believe it will effect apermanent cure.
A married lady who Is not willing TO have her name
published states: Tongue cannot tell what ! have
suffered from a debilitating whites. l tried all sorts
of REMEDIES and physicians and still did not get cured
the best physicians only gave me temporary relief.
l continued in this way until l was compelled to keep
nv bed more than half the time. was
ed to try your Flexir which l did. I am now fully
restored to health, TO the great JOY ofmyself and hus-
band"
tifcates, but for obvious reasons, they would not, OF
| course, allow their names to be published.
Alpine, Morgan County, West Va, July 29th, ISL:
DR.. Oellig, Dear Sir ~ hereby inform you that l
had been sunering with the worst form of Dropsy OF
the Chest, with spasms and dyspepsia for two years
| told me 1 could not be cured, but must die. Mr..
P6utz gayem ne some OF your AnLi-Bnlious Pills, and
in three weeks | was cured entirely. l can recon-
| mend them to the suffering as the best pills before
I Hedgesville, Berkeley County, West Va, July ~,
| fering for fifteen years past with great pain IN my
back and side, fullness OF my cnest, &c. ! took y
| few of your Anti-Blllious Pills, when cured me en-
| tirely, and l can safely recomnAend 10 any aiiicsed
in same way. Yours. truly, MARY KnxTxKR.
Retail Agents.
NJ. "A. sNoDGRAss, ]. W. WALKER. Druggists
CIV ARsHALL, Bedington.
GEORGE CHISMEN, North Mountain.
HENRI HULL. Hedgesyiie;
' GJune 4, l5TS-lyw.l
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ESTABLISHED 1885,
American and Foreign Pat
ents.

GILMORE I CO., Successors to CHIP
MAN HosMER 4 Co., Solicitors. Patents
procured in all countries. No FEES IN ADJ
VANCE. No charge unless the patent is
granted. No fees for preliminary exami-
nations. Nc additional fees for obtain
ing and conducting a rehearing. ST. ri
attention given to Interfering Cases be.ore
the Patent Office, Extensions before Con-
gress, Infringement Suits in different
States, and all litigation appertaining to
Inventions or patents. SEND STAMP TO
GILMORE q Co FOR PAMPHLET OF SIXTY
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Dwelling Houses,

and outbuildings. The first is a new
frame house containing eight rooms, good
frame barn and necessary o~utbuildings ;
good we'll of water in the yard.
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Will Sell at a Great Bargain

if application is made soon, and give the
purchaser easy terms on back payments.
Any one wishing to engage in the sheep
and cattle raising business, will find this
especially a splendid opportunity
Persons desiring further Information will
call on or address the subscriber, living
on the farm. F. NJ PAWLING,
Hedgesville, Berkeley Co.,
West Virginia.
May 81, isT6,tf.
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A VALUABLE
Berkeley Co. Farm
FOR SALE

THR UNDERSIGNED, having deter
Il mined 70 discontinue farming, Of
fers at private sale his farm located 81
miles west Of Hedgesville, in Berkeley
County, West W., and within % miles,
nearest point) Of the B. & o. r. R., and
laying Immediately on the Warm Spring
road. The farm contains
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old Bounty Land Warrants.

VIVA IDOaekha 1LSSkkeA " a11A dehkaSs
The last Report of the Commissioner Of
the General Land Office shows 1887, 500
acres of Bounty Land Warrants outstand-
ing. These were issued under acts of
1855 and prior acts. GILMORE & co.
pay cash for them. Send by registered
letter. Where Assignments are imper-
feet we give instructions to perfect them.
United States General Land
Office.
Contested Land Cases prosecuted before
the United States General Land Office
and Department ofthe Interior. Private
Land Claims, MINING and PRE-EMPTIoN
Claims. and HOMESTEAD Gases attended
to-.
Arrears of pay AND Bounty.
OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS of the
late war, or their heirs, are in many
cases entitled to money from the Govern
ment of which they have no knowledge.
Write full history of service, and state
amount ofpsy and bounty received. En-
close stamp to GILMORE & CO., and a
full reply, after examination, will be Civ
en- you free.
Pensions.
All OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS
wounded ruptured, or injured in the late
war, however slightly, can obtain a PEN
sion by addressing GILMORE & CO.,
Gases prosecuted by GILMORE b co.
before the Supreme Court of the United
States, the Court of Claims and the South
ern Claims Commission.
Each department of our business is con-
Quoted in a separate bureau, under the
charge of the same experienced parties
employed by the old firm Prompt at
tention to all business entrusted to GIL
MORE & co. is thus scored. We desire to
win success by deserving it.
Address GILMORE a. CO.,
Washington D. G.
June 10, WITT.
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CTS ACRES,

divided into three tracts, 275 acres of
which are cleared and the balance HEAV-
lily TIMBEBED. Two never-failing
streams run through the farm. The farm
has on it
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SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL

DY WRITE OF TWO DEEDS OF
DTrust executed to the undersigned, as
trustee, by Edmund McKown for the ben
eft Of his creditors, dated respectively
November 25th, 1878, and December 22d,
1873, and both of record in the Office Of
the Clerk Of tie County Court Of Berkeley
county in Deed Book 10, Pages 253 and A.,
and 3O2 and 3. the first for the benefit of
the party therein named, and the second
ror the benefit and purpose Of securing
Samuel Gold, an endorser TO Mrs. S. w.
Campbell, in the sum of fifteen hundred
and ninety four dollars and thirty-one
cents, (Sl594 81 and to Louis Martin for
two hundred dollars (S200), and Hiram
McKown and John W .Tabler as endorsers
to Mrs. Jane Gray !; the first for three
hundred and fifty dollars (S350), and
the second for one hundred and fifty
dollars(Sl5o); The above trust deeds sub
ject to a credit of some sixteen hundred
dollars, | will proceed to sell on
SATURDAY, SEPT'R
1875, in front of the Courthouse door, in
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, w. Va,
THE FARM
belonging to the said McKown, conts'1-
ing
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GOOdTen0ntHOuse

on the place, and it is well worthy the at
tention of any person seeking a pleasant
and desirable home.
TERMS One third cash on day of
sale, the residue in two equal payments of
n and two years, with interest from day
of sale, the deferred payments to be secured
by notes with app owed personal security
or lien upon the land at the option of
trustee.
Sale between the hours of 10 and 3
O'Clock.
G. w. HOKE,
Martinsburg, July 30, Trustee
4tw.1
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BY authority conferred on me, as
Commissioner, by virtue OF DEGREES
passed by the District Court of the U,
s., for the District of West Virginia, at
Wheeling, in the above three Chance
ry causes, | shall proceed, on
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NEW AD YER EASEMENTS.
PUBLIC SALE
OF THE
Valuable Water Power,
OF THE
Potomac & Shenandoah Rivers
AT
HAR?ER'S FERRY. w. Wa.

The United States
VS.
The Harper's Ferry Wa
ter Power and Maufac- In Chancery.
turing Co. of West Va,
Francis G. Adams, ct al.
The United States J.,
VS.. ~ GhancerJ
Francis G. Adams, ct al No. /.
The United States
vs.. In Chancery
Francis G. Adams, Gin No. 2.
ton Lloyd, 5c.
Nv authQritu nonEurrod a an
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-06-18
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF It

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
l Seventh Judicial District, of the State Of
Nevada in and for the County Of Lincoln.
Annie Grey, plaintiff. vs.. William Grey, de.
PENDANT.
Alias action brought in the District Court OF
the Seventh Judicial District OF the State of Ne
yads, in and for the County Of lincoln, and the
Complaint filed in said County of Lincoln, in
the Office of the Clerk OF said District Court.
The State of Nevada sends greeting to Will
liam Grey, defendant:
You are hereby required to appear in an ac-
ton brought against You by the above named
plaintiff In the District Court of the Seventh Ju
dicial District, of the State Of Ncvada in and for
the County OF Lincoln, and answer the CON-
plant filed therein, within ten days exclusive
Of the day Of service) after the service on you
Of this summons. II served In said County; or,
If served out OF said County, but within said
District within twenty days. and in all other
cases forty days, or judgment by default will
be taken against you, according to the prayer Of
said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain q decree
OF this Court dissolving the bonds Of matrimo-
ny now existing between you said defendant
and this plaintiff. on the ground Of extreme cru
city, rs is fully set forth and described in plain
tif's complaint on file, and to which you are
referred; also for costs Of suit in gold coin.
And you are hereby notified that IL you fail to
appear and answer the said complaint. as above
required, the said plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief herein demanded and for
costs CT suit in gold coin.
By order of Court.
tScal.l Given under my hand and the seal Of
the District Court Of the Seventh Judicial Dis
trct Of the State Of Nevada, in and for the Coun.
ty Of I.iuccn. this seth day OF HAY, in the year
OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
seventy.six.
| p. D. MILLER, Clerk,
| mySl- by NJ. HASroRp, Deputy Clerk
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LEGAL.
Summons.

CTATE OF NEVADA. COUNTY OF LIN
y coin, Phoebe Township. In Justices Court,
before U. L. Allen, Justice Of the Peace, in and
for the Township and County Aforesaid.
The State Of Nevada to Bowery Consols3sted
Silver Mining Company and all owners of, or
claimants, known or unknown, to the following
described property, to wit: Being Lot SO, in
Block 81, said lot fronting on Meadow Valley
street, and the improvements on the Bowery
mine consisting of buildings and machinery
and personal property, greeting:
You are hereby summoned to appear before
the undersigned, Justice Of the Peace in and
for Phoebe Township, County Of Lincoln, on the
cath day Of May, 1876,
At ~ O'Clock, NJ, to answer unto the complaint
of the State Of Nevada, which sues to recover
the sum Of two hundred and thirty-one dollars,
gold coin, delinquent taxes on the before de-
scribed property for the fiscal year 1875. to-
gether with percentage and costs as is provided
by law, as fully set forth in complaint on file
in my office. And il you fail to appear and
answer, the Plaintiff then and there will take
Judgment against you for the aforesaid amount
together with all costs subsequent to the assess.
ment of said taxes and of this action.
Given under my hand in the Township Of
Phoebe, County Of Lincoln this 10Th day of April
A. d. 1876.
Justice of the Peace Of said Township.
State of Nevada, County of Lincoln.--In Jus.
tees Court, Phoebe Township.
The State of Nevada to the Sheriff Of said
County: You are hereby required to make due
and legal service Of ABOVE summons and make
your returns within the time prescribed by
statute.
U. e, ALLEN,
Justice of the Peace in and for Phoebe Township
Phoebe, New, April 10th, 1876.
Attest A true copy.
A. FIFE, Sheriff.
By G. ". BnDsAIL, Deputy.
a21td
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PIpIFA AK .

rTHE ROslCRUCIAN WERE SECT OF
i Philosophers who fourished In Germany
during the seventeenth century, and prosecuted
profound researches into Natural Science and
Occult Philosophy, and sought to discover the
ELIXIR OF LIFE.
Although some superstition nay have been
developed among them and other Alchemists In
search for the Elixir vite yet there is scientific
truth at the bottom Of all Alchemy and Astrolo.
~. They were impressed with the properties Of
HERBAL PREPARATIONS,
And found dynamic and psychologist force IL
the extract Of certain plants.
p II - II :" ~ ~
IL due to the researches Of learned scholar Of
Europe among the archives Of the Roeicrucians.
It is made Of
TWENTY DIFFERENT BERRs,
Gathered at such seasons Of the year when their
juices are strongest and virtues unimpaired,
forming combination unrivalled in the mate.
ria medics.
PIPIE AK
Is an enemy to all corruption-it assists anc
fortines Nature. Its manner Of operation lie to
Drive to the Extreme Parts
And through the pores Of the skin and all
emunctories Of the body, the bad hunors which
modest II. giving relief even in diseases the
Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Constipation, SICK Head.
ache, Nervous Weakness and Billioueness 1t 10
pleasant to the taste. mild In Its action marvel.
Gus In Its effects and unsurpassed ~ tonic.
Ueed - . beverage In mslarious districts IL neu.
trsliles misema and prevents fever and ague.
Sold by all Druggists. Grocers and Liquor
deslers. Depot zoo Front street. San Francisco
sl7-Smis
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SUMMONS.

CTATE OF NEVADA, COUNTY OF LIN
y COLIN, Phoebe Township.
In Justices Court. before U. E. Allen. Justice
of the Peace. in and for the Township and
County aforesaid.
The State Of Nevada to HUM 4 Hunt Mining
Company and all owners of, or claimants,
known or unknown, to the following described
property, to wit: improvements on the HUM
Il Hunt mine In said Lincoln County and con-
sisting Of machinery known as the HUM
Hunt Hosting Works, and all of said property
being situated and lying in the town of Phoebe,
said Lincoln County, State Of Nevada, greeting
You are hereby summoned to appear before
the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and
for Phoebe Township, County Of Lincoln, on the
Twenty-fourth day Of May, 1876,
At 10 O'Clock m. to answer unto the complaint
| of the State Of Nevada. which sues to recover
| the sum Of one hundred and thirty -four dollars,
| gold coin, delinquent taxes on the before de-
| scribed property. together with percentage and
costs as In provided by law, as fully set forth
In complaint on file In my Office. And II
! you fail to appear and answer the plaintiff then
and there will take judgment against you for
| the aforesaid amount, together with all costs
subsequent to the assessment OF said taxes and
| of this action.
Given under my hand in the Township Of
Phoebe, County Of Lincoln, this 10th day OF
April, A. d. 1876.
Justice of the Peace of said Township
State of Nevada, County Of Lincoln.-In Jus.
tice's Court, Phoebe Township.
The State of Nevada to the Sheriff Of said
County: You are hereby required to make due
and legal service OF above summons and make
your returns thereon within the tiHe prescribed
by statute.
U.E ALLEN,
Justice of the Peace in and for Phoebe Town
ship.
Phoebe, New, April 10TH 1876.
Attest: A true copy.
A. FIFE, Sheriff.
s2ltd By G. W. BIRpsALL, Deputy.