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The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15
Triumph of an American Prima-
 Donna in Turkey.

From the journals of Constanti- nople, we call the following notices regarding Mrs. Minnie Reade, "Eda Mirani," wife of an officer of the U. s. Army, and who has been studying music in Italy for the past four years: CoNsTANTINOPLE, Turkey, December 10th, 1875.
 The evening of the seventh, Tuesday, went in scene, in the Theatre Concordia, the opera of 'Iinda di Chamounix," and last evening was given the second recita in which all weut better than the first. "Linda" was the Sigra. Eda Miriam.
 Sigra. Mirani in this opera showed herself to be the possess or of fine talent, musical and ar- tistic intonation, perfect; pre- cision, not common, and though her voice is not very robust, it is flexible. limpid. ringing, excel lent for light music. A burst of applause greeted her first aria, and at the scene of the delirium at the eud of the second act, she was called before the curtain sev- eral times to receive the merited applause of delighted audience. This opera has had the finest sue. cess of any of the season.
 LUIGI PARMEGGIANI.
 Eda Mirani in COnstantinOple.
 The journals of Constantinople, the TdwQttie, the ReUeue de Peru, and the LeU0Ilt Herald, are in unison in celebrating the success of the young, beautiful and brave prima dona soprano, Eda Mirani, in the Ottoman Capital, In "Lin- da," especially, she was above all praise, interpreting in a manner unrivalIed, the difficult part of Linda. The Mirani aronsed a real enthusiasm, and was honored by interminable applause, flowers and gifts.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15
The Innocent Buy.

The Vicksburg boy can stand up with any other boy in the world against an accusation. The other day, when @ Vicksburg mother discovered sugar on the pantry shelf, she called her boy, and said t:
 "Some one has been stealing this sugar w
 "Is it possible" he exclaimed, rolling up his eyes in astonish- ment.
 "Yes, it is possible; and the thief is not far away, either"
 "Ain't he? Do you suspect ia ther ?" :.
 "No, don't"
 "Couldn't be the cat, could it?'' he inquired, glancing under the table in search of the feline.
 "Cats don't eat sugar, young man."
 "They don't ?"
 "No, sir; the thief is a boy about your size"
 "He is, eh ? I'd just like to catch him in here once !"
 "Ifthissugarisdisturbed again." she said, as she covered up the box, "I know of boy who'll get his jacket dusted."
 That's bully I wish you'd let me stay out of school sO's to see you catch and maui him '" And he went out to devour the other lumps.- - Wcks6urg Herald.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15
A Beautiful Idea.

It cannot be that this earth is mans only abiding place; it can- not be that our life is a bubble, cast up by the ocean of eternity to float for a moment on its waves, then to sink into nOthingness. Else why is it that the glorious aspirations which leap like angels from the temple Of our hearts are forever wandering about unsatis-
 fled? Why is it that the rainbow and the cloud come over us with beauty that is not of earth, and then pass off and leave us to muse at their faded loveliness? Why is it that the stars which hold their festivals around the midnight throne are set so far above the grasp of our limited faculties, for ever mocking us with their un- approachable glory And finally why is it that the bright forms of human beauty are presented to our view but for a moment and then taken from us, leaving the thousand streams of affections to flow back in Alpine torrents upon our hearts? We are born for a higher destiny than that of death ; there is 8 realm where the rain- bow never fades-where the stars will be spread out before us like the islets that slumber on the ocean, and where the beautiful beings that here pass before us like shadows, will stay in our presence fOrever.-AnOny111OatS
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15

A little Idaho three-year old fell into 8 well recently, where the water was only six inches deep, and remained there six hour be- fore he was discovered. When he was finally discovered his pent. up love knew no bounds. There was no crying about it, but such a volley of inveetives upon the heads of neglectful parents never before fell from childish lips. Here is a sample: You fink ] kin tay in a well Wifout noffn't t'e eat like a fog? Fly wasn't no bet ter fadder'n mudder'n lou I'd dc WifOut children?"
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15
Ghe Arizuna Sentinel.
Published Every Saturday, by VIM. J. BERRY,
RpITOR & PROPRIETOR.
TERMS--Invariably in Advance
SUBSCRIPTION:


 SUBSCRIPTION: S: Months 3 co Single Copies. i>
 ADVERTISING: One square, each insertion n--------$2 5O Each subsequent insertion n----.---- l % Contracts by the year or quarter at re- duced rates. . A square consists of ton lines ef tbls size type.
 JOB PRINTING: Legal Blanks, Briefs. Bill-Heads, Letter Heads, Circulars, Labels, Cards Program mes, etc, printed in every style. with neat ness and dispatch.
 B Currency taken AT PAR when pay ments are made in advance.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15
YUMA A. T.. SATURDAY, APRIL 5 ls76
School Days.

Sixty little urchins
 Coming through the door, Pushing, crowding making
 A tremendous roar. Why don't you keep quiet?
 Cant you mind the rule? Bless me, this is pleasant,
 Teaching public school. Sixty little pilgrims :,
 On the road to fame. If they fail to reach it,
 Who will be to blamei High and lOwly stations
 Birds of every feather On a common level
 Here are brought together. Dirty little faces,
 Loving little faces, Eyes brimfull of mischief,
 Skilled in all its arts. That's a precious darling What are you abOnt? "May l pass the water?"
 Please, may I go out?" Boots and shoes are shuffling, States and books are rattling- And. in the corner wonder. Two pugilists are battling, Others cutting didoes,
 What a botheratiOn No wonder we grow crusty From such association.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15

The most acideous man m the Senate is Edmunds. He cuts like the last will and testament of an ungenerous uncle. When he Ob- jects, there is no use going any further.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15

The Louisville Ledger offers to match Susan B. Anthony against any minister in the land who is spelling for a fight. Susan is not so vigorous as she was when Titus sacked Jerusalem, but she is suf' ficiently agile to exercise any man who has the dyspepsia bad enough to let her try.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15

Wilson gone, Summer gone, Douglass gone, Collamer gone, Foot gone, Foster gone, and Fes. senden and the brave and poetical Baker, who paid dearly for the bIunder of Balls Bluff.
The Arizona sentinel., 1876-04-15

Senator Allison's face is so full of sunshine that when people meet him on a rainy day they ln- stInctively shut up their umbrel- las.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-22

paag FrED. We are informed by
stock men that the feed on the ranges is
very POOR at present, and that stock IL
suffering somewhat for food. Moist
weather extracted all the nuifiment from
the old grass aud caused the new grass
10 sprou,, and WHOM the cold spell cam.
the yoyng aud tlnlcr grass was nipped
TO the roots. Few cattle have died thus
far, except work cattle which ware very
poor when turned ont last Fall, n nun.
Der Of which have died IN smith Greek
valley. Ca an average, the prospect foi
cattle is much worse than .t this time
last wear. sheep, however, are sail O.
be l5inp wi. - ktwii,, i'm, ~.
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M. I'D. PFOUTZ,
WAYNESBORO. PENM'A,

DIR. JoHs 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 experiencing.any
material relief. / was induced by your agent, of this
place, to try n bottle of your Tonic Elexif, and found
great relief before I had used half a bottle, and l now
firmly believe 1t will effect a permanent cure.
A married lady who is not willing to have her name
published states: ''Tongue cannot tell what | have
suffered from q facilitating whites. | tried all sorts
of remedies and physicians and still did not get cured
the best physicians only gave me temporary relief.
I continued in this way until l was compelledto keep
my bed more than half the time. Twas
ed to try your Flexir which l did. ! am now fully
restored to health, to the great JOY ofmyself and hus-
band.'
We could procure a number of this class or GER
tihcates, bat for obvious reasons, they would not, of
course, allow their names TO be published.
Alpine, Morgan County, West Va, July 18th, 1871:
DR., Oellig, Dear Sir II hereby inform you that I
had been suffering with the worst form Of Dropsy Of
the Chest, with spasms and dyspepsia for two years
past. l had been doctoring with seven doctors, who
told me / could not be cured, but must die. Mr..
Pfoutz gaveme some of your Anti-Billious Pills, and
in three weeks l vas cured entirely. | can recon-
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the public. Yours, truly, ABRAHAM ROLAND.
Hedgesy,lle, Berkeley County, West Va.,. July n,
1871. Dr. Oeliig l. Co., Gentlemen-I have been suf-
fering for fifteen years past with, great pain in my
back and side, fullness Of my chest, &c. took a
few of your Anti Bilious Pills. which cured me en-
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Old Bounty Land Warrants

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
toe 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 sta,e
amount Of psy and bounty received. En-
close stamp to GILMORE l. 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 undressing GILMORE & CO.,
Cases prosecuted by GILMORE & 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 q 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 g. CO.,
Washington D. G.
June 10, wifi.
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dwelling Houses,

and outbuildings. The first is a new
frame house containing eight rooms, good
frame barn and necessary outbuildings /;
good well of water in the yard.
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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
one 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.
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NERVOUS

1t is invaluable as a TONIC. 1t will impart strength
to the system, purify the blood and restore the lost
appetite. II 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 ALL Of the
WOMB, &c. But like all remedies of this class
should be used with caution by Married Ladies. This
Elixir is composed ofPURE HERBS and all that Use it
will perceive that the combination is Powerful and yet
Harmless to the constitution. 1t is impossible for d-
seases to withstand this formidable remedy. Disea-
AS are forced to leave the system
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DIR. PFOUT'&
AMILY Z

These excellent Pills vii be found a sure remedy
for acidity of the Stomach, Indigestion, Habitual Co.'S
tiveness, Cramp Collie, Fever and Ague., This terri
BILE and distressing disease Can with from two to
four doses re o. powered, 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 s~pasmodic 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 oilsands 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 l say orthe 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. II taken to relieve constipation,
one pill every morning is advised. For ague. two
pills two hours before the time of of having a chilli
For child six years old, half a pill will be found TO
act well. rs
Manufactured in Waynesboro', Pa.
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Retail Agents.

M A. sNoDGRAsS, j. W. WALKER, Druggists
Martinsburg, w. Va.
CIV. MARSHALL, Bedington.
GEORGE CHISMEN, North Mountain.
HENRY HUI Hedgesville.
IJune 4, lS75-lyw.1
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to vim the Englfsh
Channel.

LONDON, August 16.-Frederick
Cavill's attempt to swim across the
English Channel proved = failure
He remained i'll the water twelve
hours, and was much exhausted.
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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 Il District of West Virginia, at
Wheeling, in the above three Chance
ry causes, / shall proceed, on
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Admin istrator's Notice.

THE UNDERSIGNED having been
i. appointed Administrator of the es-
tate OF Robert M. Perry. deceased, all
persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate are notified to settle the
same immedia ely. ALI persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate
are notified to file the same properly
verified for settlement.
w, III. FRANKINBERRY,
Ad'mr. Robert Perry, decd.
August 5, 1S76,3 tw
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NOTICE:

The copartnership heretofore existing
under tie firm name of Smith & Co., CT
gar manufacturers in Gerardstown, Berke-
ley connay, West Virginia, has been dis
solved by mutual consent, Mr.. E. Croft
becoming sole proprietor, and will carry
on the business as usual under the man
agement ofMr. VIM. H. Breneisen.
EMANUEL CROFT.
G%ERARDsrowN, July "a, 1876: 3tw
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CEND 25c. to G. P. ROWELL & Co, New
y York, for Pamphlet of 100 pages, con-
tanning lists of 5000 papers, and estimates
showing cost of advertising. m4Iyw
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VIEW AD REFRESHMENTS.
VIEW I'D YER EASEMENTS.
PUBLIC SALE
OF THE
Valuable Water Power,
OF THE
Potomac & Shenandoah Rivers
AT
FERRY. w. Va.

Valuable manufacturing sites, in
GLIDING the ground whereon the Armo-
nv buildings, the Musket and Rife
overwhelmingly operated by the
Government ofthe United States, stood
w h the unsurpassed Water Power,
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Wv 40

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STATE or VEST VIRGINIA,
IL rns CoUETY or BEsxELEs.
AUGUST f4ax, 1876.
In the mst.er Of Cow ni.sicn.rs Of
ing named rersose sre hereby appoint
ed Commissioners 10 su%perintend the
elections in this county for the next
two years
District No. !. Mill Gresk-E. l..
Hoffman. George I. Pitzsr and George
w. North.
District No. 2, Gersrdstown-Gilbert
McKown, James Park and E. D. s..
McKown.
Shanghai-B. N. Kitchen, John D..
Barney and Charles NJ. Bishop.
District No. 3, Arden. Brysrly's
Scnool House-Johp NJ. Payne, Elias
NJ. Pitzer snd Thomas 9. Bryarly.
yanmeter's School Robert
S. Flagg, Daniel sutton snd Aaron
Fulk.
District No. 4, Martiasburg-Frank
u. Stalcy, Frank Patterson and John
i. Gardner.
District 81. 5, Opequon, Greensbarg,
Jenifer Hudgel, Jacoa Miller and Mi
ehsel Sigler.
Ridcnhour's School House-David
Thompson, James y. Miller and g. w.
Bender.
District No. 6, Hedgesville-Jscob
Hull. Benjamin G. Speck ard james
T. johnson.
Tomahawk-Levi Henshaw, ID. N.
KEGS and Albert Rooney.
District NOT. Falling Wateil-Jno.
Lands, w. l.. Cunnin gram and Jos.
Criswell.
A copy-Teste,
G. w. DOLL, C.BC.
Aug. 10, 1s76-3tw
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675 ACRES,

divided into three tracts, 275 acres of
which are cleared and The balance HEAV-
lily TIMBEBED. Two nevcr-failing
streams run through the farm. The farm
has on il
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a Disappointed Lover Yak
ing PNiH0n.

MILFORD, PA. Aug 16.-Wm Ben
son, aged 81, attempted suicide last
night at QuicktoWn, Pike county,
Pa, by taking poison in consequence
of a disappointment in love, His
recovery is doubtful:
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MURDER lvD ROBBERY.
A Prominent Resident OF schoharie Killed
for his Money.

SARATOGA, Jan. 25.-J. w. Fonda of Scho-
harie left. home a few days ago to visit hts bro
ther, who is a farmer living at point known "a
Foster Hill. In the town OF Galway, Saratoga
county. lie reached Amsterdam by rail last
Saturday. and there took stage for the village Of
Galway, about fourteen miles distant, arriving
a little after ni9htfall. After leaving the stage,
Fonda went in to a saloon In GALWAY, kept by
ono Harris. lie called for glass OF ale, and In
paying for II exhibited quite a large roll Of
greenbacks. The driver OF the Amsterdam stage
says that Fondl exhibited a large roll OF money
when he paid his fare. Having settled with IIar-
rs for tine ale, Fonda inquired the way to the
residence OF bis brother at Foster HUI. He re-
ceved proper directions, and the distance be-
ing only about a mile he started on foot.
AT about noon tho next day Sunday the
driver Of a passing train saw man lying near
the wagon track Of the road, where II passes
through a very secluded spot, some distAncs
from any house. He proved to be the same Mr.
Fonda who the night before hld been seen In
Galway. When found he was still living, but
inscnsihle. His head and face bore the marhs
OF severe blows as though dealt with a club. Mt.
FONDA was at once carried to the residence OF
his brother at Foster Hill. lie remained
In an unconscious state until he dieu at
four o'cl Jck on Monday morning.
MIR. j. w. FONDA was about forty-nve years OF
age. lie was well-to-io citizen OF Schohnrie
In this State, aud was highly respected.
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THE TABLES TURNED.
A suit for Libel that Hcsuited In the Arrest
Of Plaintiff nEd Defendant.

The jury in tho case OF Joseph Auten-
reith. charged with Ihelling Police Comnis-
sloncr Tt omas Elmondson Of jersey city. In
accusing him of accepting bribc Tor favorable
consideration Of q contract. disagreed yesterday.
Judge Ho1fm1n discharged them, and then or
dered the arrest 4 Comnissioner Edmoalson
on \ caa arge of mrlfeas7nce In cflcc, and Autcn-
rei;h ana Bernaid Lippman on a charge ot con-
spirucV To detraud. According 10 tho TESTIMONY,
AutenfeItn, who was the dead animal cOntrac-
tor, wished "a fencw u of IA" contract. ana saw
Iippman. who promised 60 arrange things. On
for different occasions Autcnreith y id Iipp-
man 500 TO bribc the Commissioners ana ne
tes;ined TO seeing Liopnau pay imnudson slO0
for his irAIeucc. lAppman acknoNlcGged that
he received the $40 from Autenrcth, but de-
MED that be paid II - the Commissioners. I'd
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wnArcANBE DOVE vIrH BEEcBER.
Probabilities Of n National Congregational
Council to Consider his Case.


Dr. Burlington said last night that he
hoped no hasty judgment would be formed by
the public against the ability OF the Congrega-
tional pcllty to meet and master tho situation.
Mr.. Beecher's case was so intricate tnat II has
puzzled the courts and the public at large.
Hence II could not be expected that the denomi-
nation could with one stroke settle the question.
II was question for time. lie thought the tenn
per OF the church was that 1t could not longer
evade some consideration OF Plymouth Cburch's
action. He believed that tho denominational
polity was effective enough to deal with 1t fully,
and all forebodings that their church govern
ment was not able To cope with the existing
state Of affairs were hasty. There was the great
est freedom In the denomination, II was true,
and perhaps for this reason It was slow to act,
but when the sentiment Is diifused throughout
It its strength Is developed, aud 1t acts with
great force. IL council was called to consider
Mr.. Beecher's case 1t would not take up its timo
with considering Plymouth Churchs admins
tration Of its discipline, although this might he
considered. II would institute a searching In
as hal not been made.
"Nr. Beecher," added DIR. BudlnRton, "has
arragned Dr. Storrs and myself on the charge of
enmity and personal feeling against him. lie L.
mistaken. have none but feelings of grief and
sorrow. that am compelled TO feel dissatisfac-
ton with MIR. Deecher, and II his entire inno-
cencc can be proved no class Of persons will re-
1oice so much rs the ministers Of his own de:
nomination. There Is no spirit Of hunting and
pursuing MIR. Dcecher, and whstcver action IL
taken, 10 Will he from sense Of duty to the
church. II Mr. IIoecher accuses Dr. Storrs and
ysef OF being his enemies, 10y the same parity
Of reasoning he might say that all Of the mem
bers OF the council OF 1874 were his enemies, IN
asmuch as they tn nked us for our course In
maintaining church principles"
1t Is believed that the movement will first take
sh ape In New England. The BROOKLYN minis
ters think that they are not called upon to take
the Initiative step, because the topic has become
national.