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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-21

NTiaVINIA Ats Circuit Court held for
Augusta County, November l7th, 1877
@. R. Mason, Plaintiff,
S. Brown, &C., DEFENDANTS
This cause ca-.e on this day to be heard
again On the papers for" etly cead and the re-
port Of NJ Bell Commissioner and special
Receiver il this cause, this day fled by leave Of
Court, without exceptio3 thereto ausi was argu-
ed by Counsel On consideration whereof It is
adjudged ordered and decreet that rules issue
a. aiDst Jno. j.. Q. Z. Nadenbousch and Harrison
thomas requiring them 10 appear here Oh the
fret day of the next Term OF his Court and
show cause if any they can. why n decree shalt
not iheFe BE- entered fos he resale Of tie Amer-
lean Hotel property for their failure 10 pay the
bond of S.. 40 %, dated May 9th 1877 given
by thea Tor The lst deferred payment on t-e
said property, which nd 9 payable four months
after date with interest from date to H NJ.
Bell and Matshali Hanger. Commissioners of this
Court, CT saca other cre;- 10 may seen, proaer
to the 'ourl and It bein. re'esen,ed that said
&adenoousch an Harrison .ro non residents of
the State CT lrenia, ii is or'jere hat the Clerk
Of the Court upon sfidavit bsing ted Of their
non-residence publish he said rule in one of
ne newspapers published IN the City of taun-
ton for four successive weeks whtch publication
is hereby made equivalent to personal service
thereof opon the said parties,
And it appearing, hg affidavit filed. that said
John @. a. Maaenbauscil in1 - Harrison
Thomss are non residents Of this State 1t is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice ana
dc what is necessary to protect their interests.
Teste-
in. RYAN
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Suffering will exhibit its presence by the cries
of the oaby, and should be removed by the
prompt use of that highly recommended remedy
DIR Bulls Baby Syrup. 1t is free from Nor
pha. Price rs CENTS.
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ARREsT.-Special Deputy o. S. Com
ted Nelson Kinney for selling liquor with
out license. Commissioner Harvey Risk
sent the case on to the grand jury.
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By all means go to Wilson's Grocery, oppo-
site the Courthouse on Augusta ST., and ask
him his prices before bnying your goods.
dec7tf
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OUR

OF THIS SEASON GIVE US AN UNEQHAL-
Ed STOCK .,I' GOODS.
Black Silks, handsome and durable, all widths,
ST 90 to s. 50. The Great American Indestructible
Silk 81. 20. si.25 and Sl50
Plain Colored Silks, new shades. commencing as
low as 75c per yard and at $l0o, same as quality of
last season at 81 %.
Fancy i3rocbe and Damasse Figures Of the new
Paris shades from $500 upwards. Trimming satins
at 81 20, worth il rs. -
THE PRICES AT WHICH WE OFFER OUR
SILKS ARE ONE-QU AR Err TO ONE
THIRD LESS THAN LAST SEASON.
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Elder L Nelson p. q.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

GyOMAISsIONERS OFFICE.
- TAUNTON, DEC, 10TH, 1877.
Johnson ~ vs. Peterfsh (Jeremiah) a.,
now pending in chancery in the Circuit Court
Of Augusta. All parties plff, and deft's in this
suit and Others interested therein, are hereby
notified that in pursuance OF a decree rem
dered in said cause on the 9th Of November
1871. I shall, at my office in st 'nnton
On Saturday the 18th, day Of February 1878.
proceed to take state and SETTLE Frat, an
account o. The transactions Of Il K. Trout, deed
former Com and Receiver in this cause, and
Second, An account of the transactions Of P. A
Baylor, present Receiver in this cause stating
especially the amount due from Agnes Carr
Al which time and place you are required to
attend.
J. W. GREEN SMITH,
z. /. BAYLOR, P. Q. Commissioner.
dec2f At
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

G4oMMISSIONBR'S OFFICE,
I STANTON, Va, Dec. 18th, 1877.
Riley (John e 81 Creditors, VS.. Riley John
+ and 3amgardner Halle Us. Riley'a iCor-
nslia F.'s) Trustee. &C.. now pending Jointly
il Uhancery in the Circuit Court Of Augusta
County. all parties pl ifs or def'ts in eithe,
OF both Of the above entitled causes, and all
persu ny whomsoeVer interest," d ,herei4, es-
pecialy all lien creditors of John E. Riley, are
hereby notified that il pursuance Of decree
rendered in said causes on the nth Of Nov
1877. shall at my office 10 Stanton on
Thursday. the 31st day Of January, 1878,
proceed to take, state and settle: FIRST, An ac>
count OF the condition of the title to the land
purchased BY Bumgardner & Halle of Riey's
Trustee, &c, at he time Of said purchase.
Second, An account Of the liens on said land
which existed OF the time OF said purchase:
and are still out standing, and upon what por-
lions ofsaid property such liens if any exist.
and Third Any other accounts deemed nroper
by commissioner or required by any party in
Interest to be stated At which time and place
you required 10 attend. Given under my
hand as Commr in ChaDcery, this III. OF Dec.
1877. J. " GREEN SMITH,
Commissioner
Lewis Bumgardner, p.q. dec2l At
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EHey Otsceso

peservedly popular. We mean DR.. BulP'
Couah Syrup for it never fails. Physicians re
commend it.
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The dickens Carnival.

Grange Hall last night was packed dense
" to witness the Dickens Carnival which
was decidedly novelty and well gotten
up. The boat from which Mr.. Peggotty
dispensed oysters was marked triumph,
and reflects the greatest credit on Mr.. G. r.
FIRTH the originator of the idea. The May
pole Inn was another excellent building,
and Bleak House and the Pichwick 'iub
Room attracted much attention. In the
center Of the hall was an ornamental houtb
in which was a silver urn worth SIS
which was purchased by the Staunton Ar
tilery, and presented to the wife Of Capt
W. L. Bumgardner, of tie West Augusta
Guard. This booth was presided over by
Mesdames. e. D. Mccoy and L. d. Ran
son.
Among the most successful characters in
tile room were Miss Elite, with her ehancery
papers; Mr.. PickWick, Mr.. Mieawber and
lady, MI. Peggotty, MI. and Mrs, kenwig,
Mrs. Leo Hunter, Guppy, the Fat Boy
The Warehouses, Peggotty, Simon Tap
PERTH, Tony Weller, Fanny @queers and
others. The following is the cast of char
acters as far as we could gather them
last night
Barnaby Rudge-Scene- lie Inn
misunderstanding, MI. Lushbaugh;
Joe Willett, Mr.. Guy Cochran; Tappertit,
Mr.. John McQuaide; Dolly Warden, Miss
Rosalie Tams: Mrs Warden, Miss BERTHE
Cartmell; Miggs, Miss Julia Atkinson.
Nicholas Notwithstanding
Squeers' tea y-Characters-Mr. Ken
wig, MI Bumgardner; Mrs. Kenwig, Miss
Sue Frazier; Morlena Kenwig, Miss Nag
gle Morton, and Nela Fowle, Willie Bum
gardner. Lucy Kinney and Bessie Young
as the four little Kenwigs; Fanny Squeers,
Miss Cary Baldwin; Nicholas, Mr.. L.
Bumgardner.
Bleak House.-Characters Jellaby,
Miss Bette Bumgardner; Miss Elite, Miss
Corinne Pinckard; Judy, Miss Ada Reese;
Caddy Jellaby, Miss Belle Harris; Mr.
Turveydrop, Mr.. VIM. A. McCue; MIR.
Guppy, Mr.. A. S. Mauzy. Mrs. DIR. Al
thur presided at this booth.
Doma5ey Dc -Scene-Capt. Cuttle's
Parlor---charactesr Florence Dombey,
Miss Annie Hotchkiss; Susan Nipper,
Miss Ollie Hotchkiss; Walter Gay, Mr
Willie Eskridge; Major Bagstock, Mr..
VIM. McGuffin; Capt. Cutie, Mr.. L. T.
Kearsley.
Pickpick. -Scene-Club Room-charac-
ters-Mr. Pckwick, Capt. W. II. Fowle;
Tony Weller, Maj. Hart; Sam Weller, MI.
David Drake; Fat Boy, Willie Cartmell;
Mrs. Leo Hunter, Miss Nellie Burr Mary
Mrs. Hart; Miss Wardle, Miss Owens.
Old Curiosity Shop.-Characters-Dick
Swiveller, Mr.. Thos. Doyle; The Marchio-
ness, Miss May Elder; Barbara, Miss An
nielBell; Sally Brass, Miss India Happier;
Sampson Brass, Mr.. Will Cushing.
David Copperfeld. -Scene-the old Boat
House and Betsey Trotwood's Parlor-
Observation-Disclosures MicaWber, DR.. John
W. Harris; Mrs. Micawber, viii Cochran
Mr.. Peggotty, Mr.. G. R. Firth; Ham Peg
gotty, DR.. J. Fl. Fultz; Mrs. Peggotty,
Mrs. J. Fl. Fultz; Mrs. Heep, Mrs. A. Ell.
Fultz; Peggoty, Mrs. W. L. Bumgardner.
The carnival is open again tonight and
the refreshments to be found there are an
surpassed.
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IVECK'S CRED TORS VS.. LIVICK - In
4 Chancery In pursuance of !. decree Of
the Circuit Ccur, for Augusta County, entered
November /, 1877 IN this cause, | shall pro-
coed at N ofte in Staunto !,
TUESDAY. JANUARY 18th, 1878,
to ta4e an account of the liens binding the es'
tate 0 NJ Liviek, decd, and their priorites;
the anuu.l rental and Fee simple value Of said
estate, ard also to itquire whether there be any
personal assets belonging to the same.
G NJ HARRISON,
decl4 At Commissioner.
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SCHOLAR sHIP FOR A STAUNTON
SCHooL.-The Faculty of Washington u
Lee University at its meeting Wednesday
resolved to offer prize scholarship to be
awarded to the best scholar in the school
Of Mr.. Henry Hoover, Of Staunton, and to
continue it every session Of the school.
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CHEAP CANDIES Humphreys has reduced
Broken Candy. Raisins, Figs, sc, &C., to 2Oc-
per pound, for Christmas.
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& COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAUNToH, Dec 18th. 1877
turd IA. 81 vs. hardwood (R. NJ now
pending in Caanoery in the Circuit Court of
Augusta; all parties, plaintiff S and defendants
ia this caist and all persons holding liens upon
the Land hereinafter mentioned, hereby no
tilted lhst in pursuance OF q decree rendered in
said cause the Sd of Dec, IT, shall at my
Office ia Stanton, on
Wednesday,, the 18th day Of February, 1878,
proceed o ascertain and reoort: Is5. The con-
dtion Of the title 10 the 4 acre tract of land in
this cause mentioned as situated near Waynae-
Zero. il being the same pr perty that was sold
in II by Geo W Pelter to defendant hardwood
Cd. Tie iieus binding said land III the crdec of
their priority and 81 ANY Other matters deemed
pertinent by Commissioner or required by any
party IN interest to be stated; at which time
and place yea are required TO attead.
J. W. GREEN SMITH,
Commissioner
7 n a,It
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". E. Craig, P. q. dec2l-4t
yOMMISSIONER s OFFICE,

COMMISSIONER s OFFICE,
= STAUsTos, VA Dec 18th, NJ.
Earhart (John) VS.. Crist Trustee, &C. now
pending in chancery III the )ircuit Conrc Of An
eusta All parties pl'f and def IS in tie above
entitled cause, ana all judgment lien CT editors
of John Earhart are hereby notified tha in purs
suance Of IN order rendered in said tause On
the 9Th of Nov, 1871, shall, at my office in
Stanton, on
Monday, the lit, day of February, 1873,
proceed to take an account OF sill liens binding
the house and lot Sargers lie mentioned in
said order At which time and place you are re-
qu red to attend
j. ". GREEN SMITH, Commr
II. f. White, p. q dec2i 1t
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rysTsgys SH

KRIsMUS u KOMING! 1900 pounds
French and Kommon Handy, SO Boxes Raisins,
Currauts, Ctrons, Figs, Dates, Oranges, Lem
ons, Cranberries, kanned Goods, &c,
de.l42t J. &. GkAHAM.
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COMMISSIONERS FFICE,
~ STAu9ToS, DEC Goth, VI.
jno 7. antrim vs. VIM Hess In pursuance
of decree Of the Circuit Court of augusta coun-
~ entered June 18th, III, in the foregoing
cause will proceed, at my office in Stanton.
on the
18th day Of January, 1878,
TO take an account of the real eatste owned nv
deft, VIM Hess. and the fes- simple and am
nual rental values thereof, and an account Of
liens BY judgment or otherwise binding the
said real estate At which time and place all
parties interested and especially the lien credi-
tors Of said VIM. Hess are required to attend.
JOHN N. KINNEY.
dec2l-4t Commissioner.
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mas TriX.

TAYLOR has the Big Show Of Pretty Christ
mas Trix. decl4-2t
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4 gOMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
~ STAUNToN DEC 18th. Ut
Arehart vs. Areharl' Infants SC, now pend
ing in chancery in the Circuit Court for the
Couhty Of Augusta. All parties plff and defls
and Others interested id the distribution of the
fund in this cause are hereby notified that in
pursuance of decree therein rendered oD the
9th of Dec,, III. l shall al my office in Staun-
ton on
Monday the 11th, day Of February 1l7s.
proceed 10 state account showing who are
entitled TO the funds in this cause. At which
time and place you are required to attend.
j. w. GREEN SETH.
Shelley & Bumgardner q. Commissioner.
de -2i-4t
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L OY TIERS 81 "a New Place!
SALT WATER OYSTERS 81 20 ler gal on
FRESH W AFTER OYSTERS ISL co
Also FRESH SALT PORK,
FRUITS of all kinds
VEGETABLES in Season,
PRIME BITTER B. EGGS
ALWAYS to be found Of the b"st quality nothing
stale is offered my customers whom ! will use
every mears to please.
Spec al attention paid 10 mv fortnet business
REPAIRING and CLEANING CT OTHING,
whic will do in the best S yle and at shortest
notice.
F. M MARKWOOD,
nov IG-lv No d, Augusta Street
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Come and see the grand display Of CHRIST
MAS PIE sENTS at TAYIaOE'S. dec: At
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NOVELTIES IN DRESS GOODS

give richer display of cOOringS and brilliant effects
this season than for many years past and we are re-
ceiving by every European Steamer fresh additions
to our stuck.
The mixed Costume Cloths"ranee in price from
ste yard to zoe. aed Oh low-priced Dress Goods,
from l0c. yard up, many OF them being as eectlVe
as the heavier fabrics
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Fog Ginger Cakes Ginger Snaps, Lemon
Crackers and Candies, so to Wilson's Store on
Augusta ST., opposite Courthouse.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-21

NTOTICE.- Having lost Certificate of Debt
IL "a ofthe Commonwealth Of Virginia, is
sue1 under the Act of the 22d Of March, 1850,
aud registered il my name as president Of TIL
Staunton Boot. Shoe and Leather Factory
for the sum of Two Hundred Dollars and mum
ed 1912 shall apply to the Second Audi
tor of The State of Virginia for new certificate
according to law. 4,
HUGH W SHEFFEY.
nov3o-4t 5't
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-21

Jtnrs E. TAYLOR ia now receiving one of the
,a~oest stocks of CONFECTI HERES and
TOYS ever brought to Stanton. deci4-2i
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French and English Grapes, Grenadines and Or
candies, Boz! bazines, Henrietta. Cloth. $l00 up,
Australian Grapes and other desirable fabrics 1T low
pfaees
We make up full suits of Mourning from measure,
at Sort notice. Mourning Jet Jewelry, and all
small articles OF Mourning in variety.
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MOURNING DEPARTMENT.

Lace, Cambria Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs, and
beautiful Neckerchiefs all prices from 25c upward
and all kinds Dress Trimmings to match our Goods
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DAKER's TRUSTEE, 10, VS.. BAKERS
u GUARDIAN. &c In Chancery-ln pur-
s1apce If a decree of the Circuit Court for Au-
gusta County, entered Nov IS, 1877, in this
cause, shall proceed at my Office in staunton,
on
FRIDA JANUARY 2ath, 1878,
to take an account, showing settlement OF the
accounts of Geo. B Rusmisell, late Guardian OF
Mary Jaae Baker, late Mary Jane Wiseman
GEO. NJ. HARRISON.
dec1A-At Commissioner.
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TRUSTEES sALE.-By virtue ola deed of
4 trust executed on the lst day of June
1875. by Geo. R. Griggs and wife to US, as
Trustees Of the Young Mems Building Asso-
cation and recorded in the Clerks Office Of The
Musings Court, we shall proceed to sell on the
premises, to The highest bidder on
SAIURDA Y the 5th day Of January, 1875,
certain lot of land in the County of Augusta.
lying on the west side of the Greenville Road,
about half mile from the City of Staunton,
and hnownas the Griggs Property, upon which
there is a comfortable Two Story Brick DWELL
ing aud Frame Store House.
TERMS So much cash as will defray the cost
of sale with the debt due the said Association.
and the residue in six, twelve and eighteen
months. purchaser giving bonds with ar
proved security and title retained as ultimate
security.
P. H. TROUT,
5i..- .. -4ta F.B. BERKELEY,
...f ..-... C. L. WELLER,
dec HAT Trustees.
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GLOVES.

Kid, Silk, Isle Thread and MerinO Gloves of the
new col0rs and shapes, in great variety.
Lord & Taylor'S Kid Gloves, 2 buttons, warranted,
at 81 90 per pair, price last season $50
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TEUSTEE'S SALE.-Being thereto directed
4 by order the Directors of the Citizens
Building Association of Staunton, we will
ON MONDAY, DECEMBER sIst, 1877,
by virtue of two deeds of trust executed by A.
J, Accord & Wife: to US on the 18th and 18th Of
December, 1876 respectively, and recorded in
the Cern' Office of the dustines Court, in
Book I, pages 1853 and 377, proceed on the
premises 60 sell 10 the highest bidder, the prop
erty in ,aid deed conveyed, to wit : Lot No il
upon the Plat of the Richardson Extension in
the western psrt of the City of Stauntoa, rear
the old Reservoir with New House thereon
and the J Of lot A on sa'oe plat, being the half
of said lot adjoining and Immediately in ear of
the first lot mentioned.
ThRMS-So much cash az will pay cobrs of
sale and commissions with t debt due the as.
sociafion and the rssidu in one, TWO and three
years purchaser giFlog bonds with security
the title to be retained rs ultimate secarity.
"A. H. FULTZ,
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d. GAGGLD PLATED WATCHES. Cheapest
o. II" the lEown world Sample Watch Free to
ATS Address A.. COURIER &Co., Chicago
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SrAUNToN Va. Nov. 8th, 1877.
Messrs I,rpsoegp Som nRvILLs-Gentlemen:
have used the Horizontal 0hurn, and am
much pleased win it. it is very easily worked
and makes more butter than any chufn | have
,,-ov;ouslv used N. WAYT.
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rzr hast and cheapest GROCERIES in town
are being SOLD by P. E Wilson, opposite the
Court ;ouSe.
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VIRGINIA Ats Circuit Court held for
Augusta County, November nth, 1877
@. R. Mason, Plaintiff,
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60 to Taylors to get the sweetest incest and
shespest CHRISTMAS GOODS. deciz 1t dec
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IS all kinds OF FIRE WORKS for
decl4-2t
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DOMESTIC and HOUSEKEEPING
GOODS.

Sheetngs Pillow Cloths, Blankets, Quilts Com
fortabes Fnhels, and in fact, every article requir
ed in this line, we always sell at manufacturers
prices
White Goods and Linens, IRON the finest White
Cambria to the best Linen Damask of all grades and
qualities and at satisfactory prices
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-21

Lewis Bumgardner, p. dec21 Al
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-16
The Sharp Fellows the COssacks Are.

Many stories are told of the clever'
ness of the Cossacks in obtaining what
they need for themselves and their
horses, Passing through the streets of
Galatz recently, the thin, weary-look-
ing horse Of a Cossack fell suddenly,
and lay apparently lifeless on the
ground. Its master began bewailing
the unhappy fate which had not only
deprived him of a favorite, but left
him horseless at the most interesting
moment of the war. A crowd gathered
around, and in it were several men, who
started a subscription to enable the
soldier to procure another animal.
Taking the money, and then removing
the saddle from his horse, the Cossack
wiped actual tears from his eyes and
went on his way. AS the crowd were
bending in pure sympathy over the
stiffening horse, a whistle was heard at
the other end of the street, the horse
sprang to his feet, and with n joyful
neigh FASTENED to join his shrewd mas
Ter
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-16
TUESDAY. OCTOBER 16, 1877.

@Adrertisers triH make note Of heJdct
that THE LEADER has a larger circula-
ton than any paper published in Wyo-
ming.IGa
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-16
OF Interest 10 Army Officers.

\ recent decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States is of per-
sonal interest to army officers. 1t is in
the case of the United States, appel
lants, against Captain Fred Phisterer,
United States army, appealed from the
under special orders from the Adjutant
Generals office, proceeded from Fort
Bridger, Wyoming Territory, to his
home in New York City, where he was
left waiting orders for some time. He
was refused mileage from his post to
his home, and communication for fuel
and quarters during the time lie was
waiting orders, and sued the United
States. The Court of Claims allowed
him both, and the government appealed
to the Supreme Court, which reversed
the decision, on the ground that when
an officer is placed Oh waiting orders
the government assume that he remain
at his late station until his orders are
received. In case he takes the oppor-
tunity to visit any other place his mile
age will not be paid, except from the
post he leaves to the post to which he
is afterwards assigned to duty. Com
mutation for fuel and quarters was re-
fused under section 1,0S0 of the regula-
tons: when public quarters cannot
be furnished to officers at stations with
out troops, quarters will be committed
at a rate fixed by the Secretary of War,
and fuel at the market prices" The
court held that an officer at home is
not entitled to this communications, be-
cause his home is not a station in the
sense in which the word is here used.
This is the first ease of this kind.
and is regarded with much concern by
army officers.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-10-16

One of the most wonderful engineer
ing feats of the age has just been COM
pleted in the building of a bridge across
the Firth of Tay, opposite Dundee, in
Scotland. The width of the Tay at
this point is about two miles. Close on
a hundred piers now rest in the bed of
the river, some of them being more
than sixty-seven feet apart, while the
separating intervals in the middle are
as wide as 245 feet. These piers are
constructed of four or six iron pillars,
on the top of which rests the roadway
of the bridge, This roadway is formed
of immense longitudinal bars of iron.
These girders vary in height, but in
some parts are not less than twenty
seven feet in breadth. The whole mass
of iron rests on foundation piers of con-
crete material. a clear and uninter-
rupted space of lightweight feet has
been left between the high-water level
and the floor of the bridge. There is
one line of rails on the floor of the
bridge, with a footpath on each side.
The cost of this structure will exceed
e500, 900. A writer describes it rs re-
sembling a piece of delicate tracery
suspended across the river, on which
the eye rests with a perpetual delight,
and which imparts additional beauty
to the noble river that here pours its
waters into the ocean,.