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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-13
BY Grubbs g. Williams.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
Elevnnsb street. between Main and Bank.

TRUSTEES SALE OF a VALUABL1Et
/ FRANKLIN-sTREETL LOT NEAR TO RiCa,
MOND COLLEGE BY AUCTI0N.-h exec s,noI
hearing date 22d October, 1876, and duly recorded
in the Clerks office of Richmond Chancepy S0ur FL
hnonst. 1875, at O'Clock P. NJ, that very desira-
bic BUILDING IN Saia de sHd as Seing
IN he city OF Richmond commencing. at the point
OF Intersection OF the division line betTeen Inc
pnpoae nronerty and the south line Of Franklin
sfpee and Extending eastwary along said south
line of Franklin street fifty feet and running pack
between parallel lines one hundred and s1XtY rect,
more or less to an alley 10 be opened hereafteE.
This property will be much enhanced IN value Dy
should attract the attention of capitalists and others
seeking desirable building lot.
TERMS The terms Of the deed require nDout
$3.50 ia cash but more liberal terms Will be given,
which viii be announced at the time Of SALE
JOHN Fl. GUY nc Trustees.
fIRUDBS & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. au Is
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THE ALLEGHANY SPRINGS FOR
i SALE.-ln accordance with decree entered In
the Montgomery Circuit Court December 10. 1877,
in the suit Of John f. Slaughter and Others rs. John
d. Langhorne and others, as commissioners. we VIII
sell at auction, on the premises, THURSDAY, Au-
gust 90. 1878, at 2 O'Clock, the valuable property
Situated in Montgomery county, va, known as o me
or 1900 acres Of agricultural and grass lands, well
fenced and in high state of cultivation, with the
improvements theron. -
HOTEL, COTTAGES, &C., in good repair afford .,1
largest BILLIARD;ROOM and finest TEN-PIN
ALLEY in the State; one STORE-H0USE now
renting for $500 per annum; one No. STABLE
and other out-buildings, including RATH-HQUSE,
two excellent FARM-HOUSES or DWELLINGS,
GR 81 9ffgsrg anS
WRiGHT-SHOPs, &c.-
viii also sell the PERSONAL PROPERTY. con-
ssting OF the entire outfit for the springs and farm
For more minute description Of this very valuable
Springs: among other features, setting forth the
great value OF the WATERS for their medicinal
properties. Persons desiring TO purchase are ln-
yited to examine the property before day OF sale.
cash; one eighth in ninety days, purchaser giving
therefor his negotiable note satisfactorily endorsed,
with interest from day Of sale residue OF purchase
money OH credit Of one, two, ana three years.
purchaser giving therefor bonds with waiver or
homestead, and approved personal security, said
shall also be required TO insure the buildings on SAID
property for the benefit Of the beneiclaries unGer
the decree for amount equal TO one fourth OF the
purchasemoncy, said insurance to be kept up until
the Court otherwise direct.
CHARLES NJ. BLACKBOARD,
GEORGE p. TAYLOE,
jy 22-1m CommisslonerS.
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i FIRsT-oLAss THREErsT Or
BRICK RESIDENCE, FRONTING ON MAR
SHALL PARE LIBBY H1LLp-Lo oA-s
qIoN THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ON
TIE SoRTHEAsT COR
3NER OF TwEETY-NINTH
AND MAIN STREETS
FoR SALE AT a UCTIoN.
Al the request Of The owner win sell atpublic
FOR SALE AUCTION.

auction on Ssss ~
TUESDAY 1sth Of August. at 8 O'Clock T. Ms I,
that tr1,,ys and most beautifully Located RESI-.
DENCE on Church Hill, now owned and ocSnpi .e
y,,, ith Tho iest material by Captain Libby, who,
ewing to it's elegant location spared no expense In
making ft ali that could be desired both as 70 CON-
~ ; % ascions rooms besides closets. &C.: brick
Kitchen four rooms both city and Ts ne T Tqs
S,ahIe and carrfege-heuse In the yard. The LOT is
beauifnIiy set in evergreens. fronts the park AND
IL S0xl85 feet to an alley Sixteen feet VIDE; loo
tfo Of this dwelling, being situated on one OF the
bo!dest promonto1cs OF the city, and with smst MA,
the views OF the city and river obtained
from which would surpass those Of any LOCATION III
TERMs: One fourth cash; balance in six twelve,
and eighteen msnths, with interest added ana Sc
cufeo oy a tr'i Isl THOMPSON BROWN,
az - y -I-->>'' go Auctioneer.
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RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND tuEsrEAhE{
RAILROAD. !
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS.
y COMMENCING MAY 81 1871
''. THROUGH PASSENGER.
SCOOP. n. Leaves Richmond TUESDAY TllcRs.
DAY, and SATURDAY. Connects ~
West Point with steamer i.:Fa!la i"i
all points on York river AMI blIii-
more Arrives in Baltimore * \.
NJ: connects with ral.i!n Tor " aSh
ington, Philadelphia. Ne" YORK. Eos
ton. and all western points. lohhtc|
al Richmond With trains Oh Nichinohv
and Petersburg aud lAesaleAhc ILL
Ohio railroads.
THROUGH FREIGHT
900 A. II. Leaves Richmond MONDAY, WE'D
NESDAY. and FRIDAY; aEd
200 4. NJ TUESDAY, THURSDAY, ana SAL
IyRRDAY. Connects with s'eimef'
at West Point for river landings, i'A!-
timore, and Ill western points. =, on
meets al Richmond with ira ms on Elch !,
moud md Danye railroad, RicAmOhI
and Petersburg, and Chcsauease aua
q Ioc tai"f rlAass:SESGEB.
a.oop.N. Leaves Richmond daily leAceps sun'
day..
,o.on ! n Arrives AT Richmond TUESDAY,
AVN 80 THURSDAY, and SATURDAY. Con,
meets with trains on Richmond ana
Petersburg and Chesapeake ana CiNo
railroads. Steamer Havana leaves pal.
timore from Pier LA Light sir$es
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, ard VA.
hay. ut / L. 81. Connects Win
trains from philadelphia, New YORK,
and western points, aud az West rom!
with trains Tor Richmond and Tue
South.
THROUGH FREIGHT.
a.oo p A. Arrives AT Richmond NONDal w ED'
NV NESDAY, and FRIDAY; and an
s.lhP. NJ. TUESDAY, THURSDAY, ahd ga
oNO IIRDAY. Connects win steamer ~
Yves, Point from BaiIiniorT. SV n
meets with Richmond and LanSluF'
Richmond aud Petersburg, anu SHeS-'-
neskr and Ohie railroads.
LOCAL PASSENGER. 49,.
,o.oo, " Arrives AZ Richmond daily except sun.
Ao'oo ~ ~ dav. Connects with Richmond aha
Petersburg and Chesapeake aho oa''
railroads. ,-,,,,, % or r,,m
soMtbern noints, Cars run through between a'1An-~
and West Point. ,,, with lowest rates,
guaranteed. ,, ,,i,, Guaranteed raies,
,.snsd 10 al. northern and western points starr, and
sTSronrh tickets sold TO all nor.heafs .'s,Ss
vestern ponts, and baggage checked sse. OF.
sce asa Main street; At the ExenahHe, mi s"d DocS
cHSnDs,nsnyis depot, corner TwentY-shua ~AN
sssessss:s Hi'nI +. DOUGLAS, snpssinteaoesS
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By W. Goddin,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent,
corner of Eleventh and Bank streets.

TRUSTEES SALE OF 6s7t ACRES
k k2W c RlGhsS cfTY KoAb1ne andersg
acting in pursuance Of decree Of tne Circuit Go17t
in suit therein pending, under the style Of Dula-
ney,s administrator o. a. P. Rowe &C.. and in ex;
sG ed gs ne q p s and IN the
clerks Office of Henrico county, will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder on M0N Pa o Sep
c cHv,i The following TRAITS OF REAL
ESTATE on or near The Charles City road' and In
TIE 0lae TRAGf oF LAND about six miles from
Rshmond 15e AGREs INC or less
8. x TRACT Of LAND adjoining the two for for;
mer tracts, containing los ACRES, ROODs ana
o. Z. 4 Tract OF LAND adjoining the lands of
Byrd George, containing 100 ACRES, more or
s. A LOT OF LAND adjoining on the north
west the lands of the late Byrd George containing
A Ulat Of these lands viii be shown at sale. and
can be seen before that time by calling on Wellng
ton Goddn, corner of Bank and Eleventh streets,
Richmond, who will give NIL information concern
ing the several tracts, and show them 10 any one
wishing to purchase. -,
THE TERMS OF SALE are prescribed by deed to
be cash: but am authorized to oiTer them upon the
terms of third cash, and the balance IN one ano
two years. the deferred payments to bear 1nteresE
from day Of sale, and to be secured oy aeeo Oh
The sale is made subject 10 the confirmation Of
the Circuit Court of Fredericksburg and the eHecu
ton of the deeds and deeds Of trust viii be suDect
to said confirmation, to be executed Immediately
thereafter-the cash payments to be made on DAY OF
Selling MS trustee, will only convey such title rs
is vested III me, though believed to be perfectly
The quality of these lands. for the most part, is
wen 3u'p'e'' - - --'"t' -, JAMES B. sENER,
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:sa.uI,CI,1r.r.,ON sai1 = nays.
BY Chaiin, Staples q Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Aucti oneers,
Tenth and Main streets.

rvu
TRusTEES, SALE OF VALUABLE
HOUSE AND LOT ON THE NORTH SIDE 0F
CARY STREET BETWEEN MAgls0M AMI 7,
HEtyIDERE STREETS. DESIGNATED AS
DWELIING Nc. s12 WEST CARY STREET.
By Virtue Of certain deed OF trust dated Augist
1855. and duly recorded In the Chaneery Court
CLERKS Office Of the city OF Richmond, Va, default
having been made In the payment OF the Interest on
the amount therein securedt we SNAIL sell
.uuired so TO do by the Beneficiary ON FRIDAY the
23d day Of August upon the premises as ,ne
PERTY. The LOT hiss front OF 16 feet Q inches,
and runs hack between parallel lines Jog ieat te an
alley. The DWELLING is OF brick, built 10 1912,
ami has eight rooms, with the usual medern conve
niences The attention of those seeking comtors-
abe home Is asked to rhls sale. & 900
TEENS: Cash Us 10 expenses OF sale ana 9IS.oa ;
and upon the following credits: gISa payaDie az
Of February, 1879; $7e.64 payable "a OF Anuguss1
1870 ;s7s54 payable Cd OF FebrnarS. dsou anu ,ho
as. s9s.64 payable Cd OF August. 1851; ana tne
balance II any, upon sucn terms Us VIII pe an'
-nounced ut the sale. >.5gsGl
au1a a. Il, STAPLES, SAs"-'
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The WAR ON CAPITAL.-It is the war
upon capitalize needless, malignant, dis
honest, foolish war upon realized wealth
that may for the present spoil all the splen-
did advantages OF this country and continue
the lesson of hard times. -Ctncinnats Com
rnerciQt (Ind.).
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RAILEOAD fIsEs.
@ u sssaza 80:
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS TAKING EFFECT
SUNDAY, JULY Q, 1873.
THROUGH MAIL TRAIN DAILY.
DICHMONDs AND DAEYILLE RAIL
1O ROAD COMPANY.

THROUGH MAIL TRAIN DAILY.
No. LAO P. NJ. leaves Richmoua: arrives ..
s slllss's 5 7;ls T: 81: Dao sSin:
r. u, Salisbury 1855 +. 81,
No. 1850 A. NJ. leaves Charlotte: arrives \,
Salisbury 1853 4. 81. Greens.
bore 6:46 A. NJ, DanvIiIe
1853 A. IL. susheriins Gao
A. d., Burkevilie 1888 r, III
and Richmond 3;l7 Phi. '
THROUGH PASSENGER TRAIN DAILY.
No. 3-l1:l5 T. H., leaves Richmond: arrives a,
H RHEse 7!Ys z s:l 4 A ;;, NJ Ian;
9:i5 A. 81. Salisbury i iiioi'l a.
81, aud Charlotte I2:40P. "
No. 4-4:15 P. ~, Leaves Chat!ctte: arrives a:
9:31 p. NJ. Burkeville s:2sA
NJ. and Richmond 4 vi.
Trains Nos. and VIII make close cOnncctfo,
at Richmond with the Richmond, Fredericks-
North and East; At Burkerille with the Allan.
TIC: Mississippi and Ohio railroad ta aud from Farm
s M anS a an6 p at
Gauge railroad for Milton. n. c.; at Dundee w.;h
the Virginia Midland railroad: at Greensboro with
| and intermediate points; at Salisbury with the
Western North Gan olina railroad Except Sunday
for Statesviile. Ashviie, and intermediate points
at Airline junction with Atlanta aud Charlotte
TraIns Nos. and 4 will connect at Riclmon, 60.
| INK SOTtu anu SUutIl VIII the hlcnUO0u, Frtf.-
ricksbure and Potomac railroad for Washington
and all point. North and West, and with the Gu.
peake and Ohio railroad for all points West: =.
Dundee with Virginia Midland railroad TO ami
| from Washington and all points North and West:
at Greensboro with North Carolina railroad for
| Raleigh, Goldshoro'. and intermediate points:
at Charlotte WITH the Charlotte, Columbia ami
| Augusta railroad to and from all points North
and South These trains run daily on the
| Richmond aud DanviIle railroad, and connect IS
above, except going north on Sunday morning aud
going south Monday morning. Trains making this
| connection run daily on Richmond. FrcdericEs-
| burg and Potomac and Chesapeake and Ohio raII-
roads except Sunday.
! Trains on the NV. y. G. railroad run between
| Greensboro and Salem daily except sunday.
| Pullman palace drawiug-rOom and sieepins-cars
run on trains Nos. and 2 between New YORK
| and Atlanta ola Richmond. and on Nos. 3 and
between Richmond and Charlotte. and between
! Washington, Danvtlle, Charlotte, and Augusta.
| Tickets sold to all southern and southwestern
points, and baggage checked through.
Local tickets are good only for continuous passage
between the points named on the tickets. 40 lay
over checks VIII be given.
| r. NJ. K. TALCOTT,
| General Superintendent
JOHN r. MAcMURDo, General Passenger Agent.
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BY Jas. Bfacdeugall, Aucnoneer, !,
No. 10 Governor street.
TINTED STATES MARsHAL's SALE
OF sa
FINE LOT OF JEwELRY.

BY virtue of an order of the District Court or Inc
United States for the Eastern District OF virginia,
in the matter Of s. A. Winstock, bankrupt, VIII
sell at auction, on 1.tSyg
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1878, 49,.
at / O'Clock A. M, at No. II Fourteenth street, re
tween Main and Franklin, fine stock OF JEWEL
RY, consisting of rr rr1JrS
BiAM0ND D.; CAMEO, ONYX, and PLAIN GOLD
LADIES', and GENTLEMEN'S FINE GOLD
CHAINS, LOCKETS, and CROSSES;
GOLD Pms, BUTTONS, &c.
= : -. ALSO, IS.
large IRON SAFE r--t . .E-
/ SHOWCASE,
l CLOCK,
1 DESK,
CHAIRS, &C.. a.. ,r,.
Persons having pledges in the hands OF MIR; WIN
stock are requested 10 redeem them be1ore the Gay
of sale. 30 p,n,eDrrI
i Ni'A 'o.".s United States Marshal.
RrcuMnND August 8, 1878. aus
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InLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP 1iFTS
~ | COMPANY. ~ s2usai&n

FUR NEW 1Uhh.
This company viii dispatch one or their splendld
steamers-0LD DOMINION, .WYANOKE, ISAAC
BELL, and RICHMOND-every TUESDAY, FRI
These Ships are entirely new, and were built ex.
pressly for this route.
They have splendid saloons, state-rooms, and bath
rooms. -,
The fare, accommodations, and attentions are un'
surpassed. ,,, =,
Goods shipped by this line are landed regularly a.
New York On the company's covered pier, 81 NORTH
river.
Freight received until 2. u. daily.
Cabin fare to New York $l2. Stecra2e, *6 ans
Frelynts for points beyond New York forwarded
with dispatch, and no charge made except actual e1'
penses incurred. ....
10. ~
GEORGE w. ALLEN & CO., Agents,
ny19 Office Companv's wharres. Rocketts'
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CHEAP FREIGHT RATESssTssHsj
" BY THE SSsGdx2sa&
POWHATAN LINE for BALTIMORE
AND THE WEST,
AND THE
CANTON INSIDE LINE for PHILADELPHIA.
The steamers SHIRLEY and DEFIANCE will
leave from Twer,ty-second and Dock streets every
WEDNESDAY ut IL M. and SATURDAY at Z.
nj. Through bills OF lading signed to all Canadian,
northern, and western points at low rates.
II. T. DOUGLASS, Agent,
fec Twenty-second and Dock streets.
DHILADE HIA, RICH %ES6
L MOND, AND NORFOLK STEAM ssslaHityt
SHIP LINE--FOR PHILADELPHIA PR0YI-
DENCE, BOSTON. AND ALL NEW ENGLAND
STATES, THREE TIMES A:WEEK.-Unt further lel:
notice the steamers Of this line Will make tri-week
trims, leaving Philadelphia every TUESDAY,
THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, and RICHMOND
every TUESDAY. FRIDAY. and SUNDAY, con;
meeting at Philadelphia with Clyde's New England
Line for Boston, Fall River, Providence, and all the
" QUICK TiME-FREQUENT DEPARTURES
" JAMES W. McCARRICK.
General Southern Agent, Richmond, Va.
WILLIAM 2. CLYDE Sc CO.,
General Managers,
10 Mn. 10 South WharysS, PDlladelphla.
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as E;iis;ors Dispatch: What aeid Y USED IN
testing the purity OF gold araa sliyeI y -
there OF any KING lso.s Wn.su
i y,is;,ny ! ar can Won describe the process
p Answers to above viii greatly obiige,
7. -. 81 DUNG MACHrNIsT.
August IL, 1878.
Nitric acid, we think. We would, how
ever, refer our young friend TO DR.. w. II.
Taslor, State analytical chemist, who, being
philang hsapist, viii take pleasure, we
doubt not, ID answering both his questions
and any others that he may wish TO ash. sss
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TNMAN LINE A1EFA
NEW YORK TO QUEENSTOWN AND
LIVERPOOL,
EVERY THURSDAY OR SATURDAY.
CITY OF tons'
CITY OF RICHMOND........ ,.........4,6Q7 tons.
CITY OF CHESTER............ 4,566 tons.
CITY OF MONTREAL. .f,49Q IONS
CITY OF BRUSSEIS............ .S,l Io TONS.
CITY OF NEW YORk.,..... S,0OO tons
CITY OF o,O0!
CITY OF BROOKLYN.........-. ..2.Sl IONS
These magnificent steamers, built IN water-tgIt
compartments, among the strongest, largest anu
fastest on the Atlantic.
The saloons are luxuriously furnished, especially
we'll lighted and ventilated, and take up the whole
width of the ship. The principal staterooms are
amidsps, forward of the engines where least noise
and motion is felt, and are rerlete with every com
fort having all latest improvements, double oerts,
electric BELLS sc.
The cuisine has always been specially OF this
Line. .,,, .
Ladies' cabins and bathrooms gcntlemens smo-
king and bathrooms, BARRIERS shops, pianos, libra
ries, &C., provided. ,
To- JOHN G. DALE, Agent,
81 and SO Broadway, n. Y: or TO
G. W. ALLEN & Co,
Ia e-aod6m Richmond.
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VIRGINIA sTEAMBOATs.aiSsSgs;51Izs.
CoSpANY's
JAMES-RIVER LINE,
OLD POINT, NORFOLK. PORTSMOUTH,
AND
ALI, REGULAR LANDINGS ON JAMES RIVER,
CONNECTING At
NORFOLK WITH THE BAY-LINE,
FOR BALTIMORE. PHILADELPHIA, NEW
YORK. AND BOSTON.
ALSO WITH
NJ. AND NJ. STEAMSHIP COMPANY FOR
BOSTON DIRECT.
The fast and elegant steamer ARIEL, Captain
WYNDHAM r. MAYO carrying United States MALL,
leaves Richmond for ahove-named places every
TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY, at
Fare TO Old Point, Norfolk and Portsmouth 2 80
Fare round trtp......... .............."''... 0U
Fare to Baltimore. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. wv
Fare to Philadelphia. SO
Fare to New York. ........'.......'.....'".
Fare to Boston yia ~ and III. line........... IA 90
Through tickets sold ut CARRIERS, S26 Main street:
Exchange Hotel. and Oh board steamer. Baggage
checked through.
Freight received daily for Norfolk, Portsmouth
Newborn, Washington, and Tarboro', N: c., and al
landings on Tar river; Washington, D. c.. Boston
and regular landings on James river at lowest rates
The steamer ARIEL has lately been almost en-
tirely rebuilt and refurnlshed in an elegant aiie
costly manner, and Is confidently recommendcc u
the FASTEST and most comfortable steamer That has
run on this route for many years.
L. q. TATUM, Superintendent.
903 Main street and Rockets.
J, W. MCCARRICK. Agent. Norfolk 1e
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MALE MUSIC-TEACHER.

MALE MUSIN-I E1ACIIIh' ~
WEST VIRGINIA INSTITUTION FOR THE
DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.
WANTED at this Institution MALE TEACHER
OF MUSIC. competent to teach all branches of
vocal and instrumental music, including piano,
band and orchestral instruments. Salary $500,
without board. for session Of forty weeks Appoint
ment to be made October II, 1878.
III. B. GILkESON,
Secretary of Board of Regents.
poNNEy w VA nj 5-2aWt()cl
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WANTS.

DARE OPPORTUNITY-S1,00 600 NEED"
n ED,-WANTED, TO SELL AN INTEREST
i'm an established, paying business. More money IS
ali that is needed to develop 1t fully Can satisfy
real name BUSINESS,
an I3-it* care of Carrier No. 3.
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WANTED, A GOOD COOK-one with
w out incumbrance prcferred-to cook for q
small family. good room furnished ana good
wages paid. Must come we'll recommended: APP
ply TO b. d. CHALKLEY,
Thirteenth street between Main aud Cary.
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WANTED, BY A YOUNG WHITE
w GIRL, a SITUATION to NURSE or TO do
GENERAL HOUSE-WORk in q private family.
Good references given. Apply to MIR: HOTTIES,
I ~
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LOST, STRAYEB. AND FOUND.
II OST, "A BLUE CARRIAGE-RUG on
IL Sunday evening, on Grove road. The finder
office. - e au l3-St
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4 000TONS GENUINE BEN. FRANK
/ .UUOLLNRED-ASH ANTHRACITEC0 COAL
EGG, STOVE, and CHESTNUT am prepared 70
for cash or 10 prompt cnst0nlers; also, WEST
VIRGINIA sFLINT, MIDI OTHtAN LUMP, and
GiJNBERY.AND COAL, Dealers and consumers
viii ind it to their Interest to call ON me.
80 SO .3sss 81 IS WIRT ROBERTS,
Eel corner Seventeenth and Cary streets
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RICHMOND, YORK RIVER AND tuEsrEAhE}
RAILROAD.
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS.
y COMMENCING MAY II, 1871
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1878-11-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Be good and you will be happy;
read the EXPERIMENT and you will be
wise.
The population of our Territory
foots up between fifty and sixty
thousand.
The /" sulphur cure" for diphtheria
has more adherents than all the 9th
ers. Try it.
The latest washing machine acts
electrically on the clothes, although
Edison is not the inventor.
SAN Francisco journals ore de-
ploring the extravagence Of their. cit
izens in dress and a,nusements, a
mania which extends to many small
.er, towns.
h In response to q proclamation from
the President, the Governor of our
TerfiAoty has appointed Thursday,
the 28th instant, as day of thanks.
giving and praise.
IT is O matter of some surprise,
among parties Immediately interest
cd, that, at the late teachers exam
ination, two only, out of the whole
number of applicants, should have
received certificates of the first grade.
The West Shore appears to take to
itself the honor of first agitating the
subject of cultivating cranberries on
the marshes near this place. This
subject was considerably agitated
here when Mount Hood was in its
teens.
PRoF. w. H. Brewer, of Yale Col
lege, has distinguished himself by
declaring that nobody can tell what
makes O tornado. His candor de.
serves more praise than hundred
theories, couched in language which
no one can understand.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher emu.
merates under the head of "Lost
Arts of Woman" such things as
patching old clothes and darning
stockings. If the good Mrs. Henry
I Ward Beecher would but take q
peep in our depleted wardrobe, she
would surely conclude that both oI
these arts were yet among the things
extant.
CHINA is beginning to look out Of
both corners of it's eyes. The Gov.
ernment has promulgated AN edic'
making it O crime to cultivate OF
manufacture opium. Hospitals have
been established for the treatmen,
and cure of opium-eaters. The EN-
peror is determined to wipe out for
ever, the scoruge tha for thous
and years, has been q stumbling
block to the progress of his people
To gratify a large number of in.
quirers. ladies Of course, Mr.. Far
quhar, the nov venerable grand
father of the Chehalis triplets, re
quests US to state that the aggregate
weight of the children amounted 4
fifteen pounds and three quarters
the several weights being respective
iy, hve. 1--WE and . quarter. and 6v'
and one half pounds. The grea
progenitor Of this new inAux!of hu
manity complains that he has beeI
terribly surfeited with questions re
iative to this matter, and he saw N
relief save by q public announce
ment through our columns.