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WASHING ON ~ LEE
UNIVERSITY,
Lexington, Virginia.
General C. W. c. Lee, President.

GENERAL G. v. c Lee, President.
NULL course OF instruction in Classical, Litcra-
L rs and Scientific studies, and in the Proies-
siouai departments OF Law and O.. Civil Engineer
ing.
The next session will open September 9th, and
close June 25th Total expenses, exclusive Of
books and clothing, need not exceed S275; by
messing they mas be dured 90 $500 or $40
For tuli Information by catalogue or circular
address JOHN l.. CAMPBELL, Jr..
july l3. lSTS-tm. Clerk of Faculty.
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4 Bergen man pleasantly sat down 20 break
fast and bis loving wife said Darling. do,s
your head achee' Heup,.el with Sufficient
.,sni;y. So, why DO you ask me?' Aud
she said back, " Wei. DEAR You came home 40
three O'Clock this morning and as YOU couldn't
hang your hat 90 The rack, you put the rack
GA the a5o-, aud sail you'd hang every hat 10
the horseou 10. and { thousL,y0ur head night
acle
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-10-12

Oliver Wendell Holmes says that a man
over ninety is great comfort % DIS elderly
urislb9rs Tie IS q picket guard on the OK
ucme outp0s.s, and you1g folks of sixty or
seventy lel. Chat the enemy must come by BIN
before Lr can come Tear the eucampmcut.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-10-12

A clergyman who hal ins, performed a
wedding ceremony and was filling ont a blank
descriptive o. the parties asked the husband
what Ills business was. ct am wine mcr-
c.U,a1d shoemaker. was the reply Yes.
ea.med 90 the bride, $50 y0a can inst set him
q ..sC t- Fl. -ry c0ii'er
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-10-12

AN now opening beautiful line of CASSI-
NERES, C0TTONADES and LIN EMS, cheap
or than was ever known.
Nav p. c. ". TRUSSELb.
DLACK and Guaranteed Wire Mszzles. for sale
ID cheap, by DUKE GALLAHER.
4 IL sizes Brass Preserving Kettles, prices
y greatly reduced. at
DUKE d GALLAHER'S.
DUT our Cheap Water Cooler.
ID DUKE & 6ALLAHER
nHI9 Grindstones. Wire Dish Covers, Balloon
~ Fly Traps. Grass Table Mats, Galvanized
Wire Clothes Lines, for sale by
June %. DUKE GALLAHER,
AL COOK STOVES. at
Y J June %. DUKE & GALbAHER'S.
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SCHOOL B OI[S

SXT Z are now receiving full line Of SCHOOL
" BOOKS. Copy Books, States and othe
uuclcs for school purposes. 10 which we inv IT.
he attention at our Gust imers aud thu genera
,oblic BUTLER & AISQUITH
August 81. 1878.
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Sill Rolling. IN!

I HAVE srauulul line Of Chjldren's Kid,
Grained Morocco. Goat Morocco, Tatkish
Morocco Lasting Kid, FoXed. Button and Lace
Shoes 'or little Chidreu side Button Sins.
Newport Ties-all sizes; also. Misses Side Lace
Caters. Newport Ties zsiglcr and Bro. Button
Lace Shoes Tor ladies' Slippers Plain and 10
settles Newport Ties sid. Front and Button
Shoes-al Of the iates; make and Of the latest
STYLES.
Also Mems Richmond Stitch Dovns. Brozan,.
Hand Stitched Strap Ties and Buckle shoes /;
Bows Fine and Coarse Shoes-in endless variety.
Gail and see the best Stock ever before exhibited
in this market c. W. TKUSSELL.
June . 1878
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& aly writing from a fashionable watering
place declares that "low-oecked dresses are an
domination into which Il is the duty Of tie
press % look. AaI naughty editor SAYS.
(ery true. anil we must say. 10 simple
us,~c o. ourselves that il is a dJty that we
have seldom lost an opportunity 20 discharge
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The Publish lg 8.use
OF TIE
VI. a.. CHURCH, SOUTH,
Located M Nn.hriTe Tcnncssee

is the exclusive property Of the whole Church.
and was established for the purpose of pub
fishing RELIGIOUS BOOKS AND PERI0D-
ICALS Our facilities Tor general Printing and
job Work are extensive and complete.
THE CHRISTIAN ADTOCITE
is Sixteen Page Paper of high literary and reli-
ginus character, and with view OF a wide circu-
Iation as central and correctional organ has
been reduced in price to - 90 per annum.
Our Book Catalogue viii be furnished on ap
plication. and specimen copies OF the Advocate
and SUNDAY School publications will be forward
ed To any one desiring TO examine, with view
OF subscribing, if pleased. Address orders to
j. b. McFERRIN, Agent.
September IS, lS7S-y.
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spices

NE have just received fresh supply o.
" Spic which wr are selling at very rra,-
enable p ics BUTLER d AlSQUITH.
august a. 1873.
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MORE RAIN!

\ Good Season Ton Corn.
4 7 the urgentrequest the Counciloi Charles
y town, have removed my Harness Establish
lucnt ;or Beasts, h the lot in the Jail which is
situated ON the site of The old Jail, in which Mr.
John Brown served n short time. VI shop isalso
opposite Mr.. Lcisenrings Hotel stable where par
tres stopping aud breaking llame-String can have
them repaired. With the e0uycu; of he Commit
tee on grounds, work will be despatched with the
usua! prOmptncss.
HENRY y. MTDDLEKAUFF.
Late of the Market House Lot.
August %. 1873
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hLPAIRINI

""i AIMING
AtPrices that ! defy competition. 7 vai
cheaper than any man in the State Of Ws.tt.
GINA, tor the same amount of work. psr.,
Umbrellas, Violins, &c, repaired. ''''
June y, lS74-ly. Wv .BCpTOy
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The Bradbury PianO.

A household word, retaied at lowest factory
price; especially recommended fer sweetness Of
tone, durability and finish.
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Plain and ornain entail
CLUSTERING.

rT,HR subscriber takes advantage OF the Press as
medium BY which to inform the citizens OF
this and ldjpiniag countes that be is prepared to
undertake the s-r.
PLASTERING Or HOUSES,
IL any styl that MAY be desired from one Coatto
three, Hard Finish, White Coat o. Heavy skim
cornices and Centres run. and Ornaments stuck,
Il desired None but irst-class workmen will be
employed On work that NAV be entrusted to me.
GLSTERNS CENENTED AND GUARAN-
TEED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my grateful acknowledgment
pr the lfbcrsl patronage have received since
ormeucmg business. and hope by strict adhe-
-enc, % duty t. merit continuance Ofthe same.
4sc~ All communications addressed to me at
cha-lestown, W. Va. will receive prompt atten-
fian G. FRANK GAILA1ER.
March 2S. 1870.
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JOHN NJ. COYIE q CO..
REAL ESTATE BROKERs,
CHARLESrOWN, W. VA.

DUY and Sell Real Estate, in town and country;
ID Prompt attention given To- all business placed
in their hands Titles examined and Convey
ances promptly prepared.
Va Business transacted in the Law ONCE OF
Franck Beckwith on Main street, nearly oppo-
site the Carter House.
February 8, lS7S-.f
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PatrOnize the Blind !!

TTNHE highest Cash price paid for Calves. Per-
sons having them for sale will lind sale by
addressing the undersigned at DuiheC's Depot,
jefferson County, W. Va.
Nov. 10. lS75-ly. GEO. b. PENSE.
CHc week in yoar own town. So Outfit
tOOO free. No risk. Reader. if you want a
Business at which person Of either sex can make
great pay all the time they work. write for par
uculars to Il. HALLETT a CO., Portland, Maine
June Is, lsIs-ly.
II 0RSE Collars, Whips, Halters, Curry Combs,
L L Horse Buckets, for sale by
Nov. ). 1877. DUKE 4 GALLAHER.
FINRAYS for children, very pretty, with wires
10 iaSteu them 80 table. Walters, different
sizes. for sale BY DUKE a GALLAHER.
C,ORN WANTED, on the Ear or Sbeiled.
I I April 6, ISIS. LlPPITT K co.
Fruit.
DEACHES, Pears, Water.Melous, Cantaloupes,
/ and all kinds Of Fruits in season FOR sale, by
Aug. 10, lSfS. GUSTAV BROWN.
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NOTICE.

I TAKE this method to inform nv friend.
| customers in general, that | have az
my Jewelrr establishment to the room s, '.',-
used bv the Centennial Book Store" "a
doof ives: Of Lights Drug Store, where r'..'
all kinds Of ''.'t
WATCH.
CLOCK, AND
JEMIfRr
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NOTICES

4 IL pcrfons indebted to the undersigned as
former Agent ot the b. e u. j., C"I4anr
Tor Freghts o. Commissions. or ~ Oh, iajr rr.l
of Starry * Lock. are notified that tucut mae,
BE- made al once.
July 10. ISIS. d. SfAEhN.
| UST RECEIVER ice Wonlor six shetland.
- Shetland Wool, Single aud Split Berlin
Zephyr, at GEO. y. TAYLOk'S
August g.. 1878.
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oil Furniture Repaired.
TNDERTAKING

Iwj,l De prepared in short time to give my
specia attention 60 the business Of Undertaking.
Being practical mechanic and determined TO
give satisfaction respectfully solicit share OF
public patronage. -
LEWIS STARRY.
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NOISES AND CARRIAGES

FOR HIRE.
In connection with the above I will continue
the LIVERY BUSINESS, and be prepared TO
furnish Carriages, Buggies aud 'aggers at the
shortest notice.
". The above business viii De under the su-
perIutendeuce OF Abram Stump.
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Surveying and Clnytymtcing.

7 WILL survey an WHORE pI.mrt'r g.. 20
1 Sho notice accu dct gUItsr rr s...
att ntion paid Ga connection 20 with { r..AN
ING DEEDS or any other inst umrut. a. " fiiH-.
7. o.. Challesiown, jefferson c. W VI
Dec. :. 1877. =. HOWELL BNOWN.
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" lIY will YOU hu, common citv cooks nh
~ YOU eau get Stone NIlk Pans and pts t.
cheap of ". EBl ?
n o. MOLASSES, for sale by
June s.lS7S " fBT
DOARDMAN'S aud Crossmsn's C..b.at d
ID Flower Seeds. toi sale b,
HORACE BEALL.
w HITE Wash, Paint, and all kjuds Of u.h~s
W tor sale by uO"ACE BrA-L.
NICE Let of Nv and Fa,Lionabl- LAWNS
\ just received b.
GEOkG ". AYLp..
July 20, 1873 Near ,h Nt. 81
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FURNITURE!

also offer TO the public large lot of Furni-
ture, comprising
CHAIRS, TABLES Er,snsion aud oAer) BED
STEADS, MATTRESSES,
and all articles usually found in Furniture Es-
tablishmeut.
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NnM -rlrnniN

nFBl Black and Brown Water Proof Cloak
I J ing Just received bv
Dec. 5. ISL. CSC. ". T. KEARSLEY.
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CLAIM AND PAIExT Acr.
NO. POLO +. STREET, \. WrS,
March 80, 1873. a. I
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the power Of the phoposraph IN rsproducing whist.
ling Placing bis mouth near the diaphragm ne
whistled several sirs Thor reproduction was marvel
lousy Then he CARRIED on an amusing dialogue
between two fictitious individuals named John anu
Benjamin. the latter being affected with sammering
"Mary had = lille lamb" was again given,
Mr. Bachelor laughsngly explaining that that was
the standard melody OF Menlo Park. Next ho
turned The cylinder backward snd the tale OF the
LITTLE lamb was brought Out IN an unrecosnsA form
The barking Of a dog and The moving o. cat wcre
then accurately reproduced. Mr. Bachelor was next
taken with dt or laughter and 10 dug time t9c
photograph convuisod tho audience with prcfongcd
s'Ha. ha, hal no, no, hol oh, dear"
s."Now Mr.. Phonograpb," said Mr.. Batcnelor. "you
have sung tor US and laughed for US; now suppose
you cry tor Vi, - and in moment The strange APP
paratus Crying though II mad heart 10 break.
Among ne experiments tried was the reproduction
OF hree different kinds OF sound on tho same sheet OF
tnioiL over "Mary and the Lamb" ne spoke Jack
and Gil aud over ootn he whlsted lively air. The
turning Of the cylinder strange 10 say, brought all
three distinctly so that the nearer might follow
any 10 tho exclusion OF tho others.
Tho exhibition closed by the phonograph bidding
the audience goodby In true Chcsterheidian style.
Al the conclusion MI. Bachelor took tho machine
apart and explained Al length it's mechanism to the
Sisters and clergy men, VINO expressed themselves
nighly pleased with the entertainment
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TIE PHONOGRAPH.

HOW III AMUSED AND DELIGHTED TIE PUPILS
or THE CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART.
Tho young lady scholars OF the Convent OF the
Sacred Hesrt were treated yesterday TO highly In
tercsting exhibition Of the wonderful photograph.
Tho occasion was inc last day Of The term. and Pro-
lessor Edison, responding to the request OF the lady
directors Of the convent sent IRON Meulo Park OF
his best laboratory machines, with his assslsut,
Mr. Charles Bstcheior, to work and explain
the same. The exhibition took place in tho large
hall Of the the presence OF tho Sisters sew
crai clergymen anu all the pupiis the latter number
isg about hunared and twenty. The young ladies'
we're dressed in white and presented very attractive
appearance. They all seemed much delighted at tho
many Songs reciAtlons aud general conversaton OF
the strange invention.
The exhibition began ut balf.psst ten O'Clock by
MIR. Ba,ohclor saying 70 the photograph, "Mr Edi-
sons phonograph presents It's compimen 10 tho
pupils OF the Convent OF The Sacred Heart and bids
them very good morniDg.n Then ne turned the
sslu,ation. Tho popls were all attention None Of
them had ever BEFORE seen the photograph ana their
astonisbrnent was great.
nAKr's LITTLE LAMB
Mr. Bachelor next made tho pnonograph rccite tne
story OF Mary and her little lamb, pcrfornu leo
that caused the scholars much amusement Next
csme iron tho cylinder the announc cement that the
phonogrsph had very bud Geld. IL was SAID apolo-
geticaIIy 10 explain thu cause OF Mr. Batchslor' "a
coughing into the diaphragm The next WORK OF the
INSTRUMENT wss the narration OF the legend OF tbe
paugniy little grl Down whose iorobead there hung
diminuivc rinEIct IL came 10 clear, soit tone: -
Tner. was little kiri, aud she had little curl
Which hung light down on he, forehead,
Aud when che vas good she was very. very good,
Hut when she was bad shc horhd
The young ladies' laughed aud clapped their hands,
and the SISTERS and clergymen heartily joined In tho
expression OF approval
81 Will now Try and sing song, said Mr.. Bachelor,
clearing his throat ''but you must excuse II the
notes occasionally get . itttle mixed am much
OF singer" Ibeu In strong he sang into the
phonogrsph the ballad of "Home, Swcc, Homc.r The
instrument faithfully reproduced every quaver Of the
voice. The next was the lynn "Fhcre Is happy
lanj, lar, lar away the phoncgrapb slowed 10
evidence ~ being urcL IL emitted tie msiv " with
astonishing accuracy.
pHoSoaRArHfu WRESTLING.
Mr.. Bachelor then explained a. some length the
philosophy Of the machiass after which he showed
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recalled to your minds A. II was recalled TO my
mind several tirnos, when
and MIR. A. Oakley Hall ! mean, who spoke 70 you
about 1t to remind YOU or lf A. Nobody: have re-
90 Have ss s'! you related il recsn,iys A. don't
q Since Cornelius j. Vanderbilt, testified in this
q with whom did you last talk about the martsrs
A. think with Mr. Norman Cross, grandson Of
Commodore Vanderbilt. at the Lotos Club; that was
since these proceedings were brought; talked with
him about it as recently as two nights ago at tho
Didhe say no had Osen sent BY the proponsnssf
O. (snesringly)-He didn't mention THAR A. No.
@ Have you talked about II with any other relative
OF The Vanderbilt ismlys Yes, SIR; with Eiliott
SHEPPARD, a son-in-iaw OF the Commodore.
O. After lapse OF twenty Ave years what leads you
TO remember that you saw the Commodore on The
OF the writ OF nabsas corpus? A tslgnidcantiyl-
Because followed the course OF CorneilusJ vandor-'
trio, Atorney's ofce aud knowing great about
The Vanderbilt people remembered il; the Commo-
dore's name was in The papers every day; knew
O. Did YOU tell air. Sheph ard or Mr. Cross that it
was on the same day? A. no, SIR did not
"Ah!" Mr. Lord exclaimed, lriumphantly, s'tharn
do That's alLr
mr. Hall now stepped OF the stand, and on his way
out chatted with Mr. Lord who looked by no meani
annually at him. ana he pleasantly shook hands win
DIR. FRANK II. HAMrLrox's EVIDENCE.
Recess taken. Alter recess Dr. Frank H.
Hamilton was called. lie testified that he had bsen
professor OF surgery in Bellevue hospital and author
oil several surgical works. Tho substance oil his tcs
mony that the Commodores diseases must have
ntedateu the will by many years from the symp
toms given, aud that they would have the elect
making him irritable. caprcious, dogged, aud, af"i
hts doggcdness and rra0ilty was over, easily inhu
eneed, Unprecedented ana low spirited.
Mr. Lord asked DR.. Hamilton 20 STATE what, upoI
the conditions found In tho autopsy, must have bees
tho Com modore's mental and physical condition TIVE
years before his death at time Of mis- making the
win
Mr.. Comstock argued that such line OF evidence
was unprecedented. Werc mems wills 10 be assaied
by calling experts alter their death 10 prove that tbs
autopsy their bodies revealed diseases which must
have impaired their mindsa Was the sanity or IN
sanity oil man to % decided henceforth not by ms
acts, bot by the chronic derapecment oil his lverf
Tho Surrogate said that undue influence might be
exercised more easily upon y mind weakened ny dis.
case, and he, therefore, would allow tho question:
Owing 10 Tho late hour, however, the Court adournod
before hearing the Doctors reply, until Friday morn
tuo y z
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MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Several nrework man uscturors wore around the
Cny Hall yesterday In quest Of members Of the Al.
aermsnic Law Committee. They hope yot 10 secure
a avorabIc report as to permitting tho use OF are
works IN this city on the 80 and Ain oil July. The
following is the section OF the ordinance under which
tho setting on oil fireworks in New York at any time
Is specially prohibited :-"No person shall IRE, dis.
charge Oh In tue city OF New York any rocket.
cracker torpedo, squb, balloon or other nrework OF
thug containing any suUstauce ia of comUus.
ton unuer the penalty OF s. Tor each offeDcc.''
special meeting oil tue Aldermen officiating az
Supervisors, w be held on Monday next Tor tho pur.
pose of rccov; ng the tax books Tor the year.
Tho political solons around tho City Hall are again
busiy engaged Ia making out slate Tor Mayor Ely in
the matter OF appointments IN tho Excise and Police
departments
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OUT OF The WINDOW.
MYSTERY THAT AN ILL USED CHILD AND
DANG WOMAN MUST UNRAvEI.

MYSTERY THAT AN ILL USED CHILD AND
DANG WOMAN MUST UNRAvE1.
About halt-past eleven O'Clock on Tuesday nigh.
Patroman Charles Mckenzie, OF the Eighth precinct,
was appro Acncd on his post by negro, who told him
that child I'd been brutay beaten IN his house, al
No. 100 Thompson street, and requested that ths
officer interfere lis behalf The negro said he
William Perkins, und that It Was his son Edward,
Iittlc boy OF SIX who had suffered such cruel trcat
mcnI A white woman living with him had been the
offender and she was In delirious state which forbade
his attempting restrain her. Through alley
and up 10 the fourth floor OF miserable rear
tenement the oihcor went, and There ne iound be.
sotted stupehcd woman lying upon bed and utterly
prostrated BY drink in corner o Tho room The lit
tie boy was crouching Dark stripes we're across his
necg and shoulders aud hts la Was mass Of cuts
and bruises II with considerable difficulty that
the wretched drunkard c0ul BE- aroused anu brought
having beaten the cniia When she sol up, sad Per-
kins himself began TO waver IN his accusations 10
obtain iurthef information the oicer eit me party
witness ono Charles " lams, VINO lived there. He
was away only couple Of min tes, aud on his returl
found Perkins standing there alone and looking
where Is inc woman ~ the officer asked.
..Dunno, sab" s.d the negro ooo'iy. "Gusss she
Mckenzie descended 10 ths yard aud there found
sns woman y'ns up11 ,ns sr0usS aaa .n
10 The station house. whore she Is said to have
ralnblcd inooneren.Iy BY MS aud starts, accusing
Perkins Of tnreatening her lie. He had come with
her the boy 70 the station house. and no clearly
did ike The shape Ihings taxing tor he stole
out OF place under very eyes Of the police ana
made or de was found soon allorward, however. IN
shed the yard and arrested. IN spite Of violent
resistance. eHsf
TAKEN TO CoURr. res .sf
Ho taken the jefferson Market Court yes
tsrday morning and charxeu with throwing the womaG
oil the window, but ne stsadfasty denied havlnf
touched her NJ all. The boys statement served U
exonorate him toO He SAID tho woman, who moi
notner, beat him about The mead win stick, and
when asked what became OF her he said shc got hold
OF u rope and went out OF tho window. From this u
Is nferred that the woman In her drunken delirum
attempted to escape from The officers clutches by
lowering herself from the window; anu IN iumblng
with pulley and ciohesHns Loaf nsr balance AID
fell 20 the ground. Mary Birmingham is the ~omans
right name. She IL Lnirty live years Ola, and
lying At ST. VnceaIs hospital Ia CRITICAL condi.
ton. She has lived several years with Perkins, wns
held $500 Tor trial on charge Of assaustng the
NH
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RAPID TRANSIT.
A NOVEL SUIT AGAINST THE METROPOLITAN
ELEVATED RAILWAY COMPANY.

A NOVEL SUIT AGAINST THE METROPOLITAN
ELEVATED RAILWAY COMPANY.
A cause Of complaint against rapid transit has
taken commenced IN the Superior Court
yesterday by Mr.. Stephen b Braguc, as attorney on
behalf Of Isaac ~ Blauve against inc Metropolitan
Elevated Railway Company. The complaint In The
very brief. stating simply that the sixth
this Guy public street; that the piaintn
IL now aud has Tor long imc been In the quiet and
pesceable aud occupation Of the premises No ia
SIKH avenue; that the defendant 10 corporation
Organized naer tho Jaws u the Stale u Now York,
has erected certain pillars, which has
placed beams anu rails, wLorson are run locomotives
aud cars In trout OF the premises occupied ny PLAIN
TN, thereby making u loud, rumbiEg, unusual and
unnecessary noise; that by reason thcreo the plain
Tin was disturbed during Ten days in the quiet
MS premises, and that Tor these damages
caused him thereby no demands Judgment against ths
company Tor $780, Upon inquiry beng made as to the
special grievances ON wncu TINS action Was founded
and the prospect oil maintaining IL, ~ was stated on
behalf OF the piaiatn that the NOISE has bcrcft the
pure ventilation, as, ms windows ara cit opeu tor
tnat purpose, the smoke and steam are blown IN, and
hs property ~ In danger OF nrc by sparks IRON the
locomotives. To sustain M action those grounds
reference mndc 10 suit In the city OF Wasning
tou, whore an iuJuu put upsn the midn "a
PhiadcIphia where n citizen had caused the unmus-
cal toling OF church bell 10 be siisnced anu
cases whore on surface roads within Unite Of
the aiming Of steam hstss and ringing OF
bells mad been Ju Iciay forosdden. On the autnorty
OF these the paints counsel expects to compel
steam within bounds, and 10 deaden The souna OF Its
trains.