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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-14

Charles Phythian, cadet at West Point,
Is home on leave of absence.
The old Newport M@nnerchor has reor-
ganized. and elected Prof. Henry Stsinert
as their conductor.
Whitley Sullivan, an inmate of the Work
house, escaped yesterday evening. He had
only two days more to serve. hsa y
The Bridge Investigating Committee met
yesterday and proceeded with the testi-
mony of Mr.. Hawthorne, who was finally
excused until Thursday. ..41f
The venerable Mrs. Namoni Van Bibber,
mother of Mrs. w. X. Boal, was taken sud.
denly ill at the latters residence this morn.
ing and is reported lying at the point Of
death.
The new city bonds arrived this morn.
ing and portion will be ready for distri.
button tomorrow. His Honor the Mayor
was busy all day placing his signature to
each. The bonds are models of neatness in
execution. ait
As announced in yesterdays STAR the
consolidated street railroad is running q
rival line of cars over the railroad bridge.
An article in another part of the paper
will explain Captain Williamson's stand
in the fight.
REAL Estate TRANSFERS. - Frederick
Wendt, jr., to Rachael c. Stephens, Lot
in Bellevue addition, 33 feet front on the
south side of Madison street, between Sar.
atoga and Washington avenue, by 14S feet
deep; $500. -fi l.
su1rs FILED Fred. Webber filed suit in
aid of execution against John Bengel in
the Circuit Court this morning.
Keifer's administrators also filed sui
against Keifer's heirs for q settlement Of
the estate.
Willie Emmerson, Newports fayorite
tenor arrived home from Boston this
morning. He was with Emerson 4 Hoo.
ley's Minstrels, but the latter disbanded al
Boston and joined Haverly's Continuation.
Billy will join the Big Four at Cincinnati
April 26th. III
The following officers of the Red Men,
Association have been elected: President.
John Wohlfart; Vice President, M. Grau;
Secretary, Charles Kllntworth; Treasurer,
A. Zuber; Directors, DR.. Gunkel, I. Er.
inert. H. Hundinger, A. Dinger, P. Enslein
and J. F. Bunning. ~ 90
ScHwrIrzER's CRooKEDNEsa-Mr. John
Schroll was obliged to pay over large
claim this morning that he had already
handed his Deputy. Schweitzer, long since,
but which he failed TO deliver. Mr.. r. M.
Webster also reports Schweitzer to have
collected $50 Of his webster y fees Mr.,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-14
FORMING A NEW MINISTRY.

STOCKHOLM, April 14.-The Swedish
Ministry have resigned. Count Arid has
been made Premier and will form a new
Ministry.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-04-14

VIENNA, April IA The Austrian Lower
House yesterday refused by vote of l54
against 152 10 vote secret service money.
The Ministry had previously made the
question one of want of confidence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-01-17
New Goods
POST OFFICE STORE
DUFFIELD'S !

THE undersigned has just laid in new
L supply of Spring and Summer Goods
to be sold at the lowest possible prices,
consisting in part OF CalicOes, COttons,
Cottonades, Linens, Towels and Ladies
Dress Goods. Cotton, Batting, Wadding
and Canvass and full line of Hose. Socks
az low as 80 cents per dozen pairs. Also
large stock of Winter Goods which will
be sold very low. .c
The Notion department embraces Ladies
and Gents neck wear, Collars, Cuffs,
Scarfs, Ties, Handherchiefs, Ribbons,
Brcast-pins, Ear-drops, Collar and Cuff
Buttons. Studs, Fans, Parasols, sc.
Also a full line of GROCERIES, Canned
Fruits, &C., Tobaccos, Snuifs, Cigars,
Pipes. Wooden and Tinware; Cutlery
and Hardware, Shovels, Forks, Axes,
Hatchets, Curry Combs and Lamp Goods,
Coal Oil, &c.
Mems, Ladies, Misses and Children's
Boots, Shoes and Slippers from the city
markets at reduced prices. HARVEST
SHOES VERY CHEAP.
COUNTRY PRODUCE AT HIGHEST
PRICES taken in exchange for goods.
Special attention given to SHOEMAK-
ING. Coarse and Kip Boots and Shoes
and all kinds of Fashionable work done
in elegant order; such rs French Calf
Hand Stitched, and Riding Boots, Con-
gress CATERS; and the new Windsor Low
Buckle Shoe, or any style of Boot or Shoe
desired. Special inducements to Cash
Customers.
Thankful for past favors continuance
of the same is respectfully requested.
j. Il. HAGLEY.
DulIlelds, May 81, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-01-17
FINANCIAL.

VIE have q limited amount Of 6 per cent.
w gold Jefferson County, w. Virginia
Bonds for sale at 90 cents. We recommend
them as a frst-class investment.
Blk JAMESON b CO., Bankers,
Bird and Chestnut st., Philadelphia, Pa.
Sept. u "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-01-17
Buggies! Carriages
VEHICLES !!
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
The Best Variety Of Buggies, Carriages,
and Vehicles generally, ever offered
to the people, and less in price.

desire to call the attention Of the citi-
zens of Berkeley and surrounding coun-
ties to the fact, that l have on hand a
large and elegant supply of family car
riases, buggfes, rockaways, jenny linds,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which L am
selling lower than other dealers in my
line, either for cash, on time, or in ex-
change for horses, country produce, OR
secondhand carriages. ask attention
to these terms as they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but want
nv friends and customers to know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want Of old carriage wheels
to fix ND their market wagons. or to make
temporary wagons, will find at my facto-
nv any kind they may desire, some OF them
very good and will last long time for
such purposes. g.
Repairing promptly done as usual, Give
me call, If you want anything in my
line: it will not be my fault if we don't
deal. VIM. r. IE EN-.
Martinsburg, July Is, 1879. 1y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-01-17
n o II [ e. Il
PDNP-NAKIBG and PUMPS.

THE undersigned, Pump-Maker, offers
L his services to the public as practical
Pumpmaker of many years experience, in
manufacturing pumps and repairing. Al
so puts in the #...-.
CENTENNIAL CISTERN PUMP
at low prices TO suit the hard times, and
knows that he cannot fail to please all
who may call on him. Full satisfaction
guaranteed or no pay. The pumps do not
freeze in winter. Corner Martin and Raj
eigh Streets, Martinsburg.
All orders left with G.. Il. Licklider,
Shepherdstown, will meet with prompt
attention.
JAMES E. POWELL.
Martinsburg, May II. 1879. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-01-17
p. NICKLAs & Bros
Carpet Establishment,
Bowman's Building, North Queen St.,
MARTINSBURG.

WE manufacture our own rag carpets
w and make them with the very best
MATERIAL. We ask i careful inspec-
ton of our stock before purchasing else
where. We quote few prices, please
examine: Ingram Carpet rs cents, all
wool Carpet IS cents, Venitian Carpet 90
cents, Hemp Carpet 16 cents, Rag Carpet
81 cents, Stair Carpet II cents, Straw
Mating is cents, Oil-cloths 80 cents, Oil
cloths all sizes A 81 Ga 10-4ths. We
will cut Cloth to fit any hall, free of
sharge. You will find all kinds of Car
pet, Body and Tapestry Brussels; Tap
ingram phys; Extra Super and Common
Ingram, Blinds, Coca Mating, Door Mats,
Rugs, Hassocks Paper Lining for Under
Carpets. LACE CURTAINS AND STOCKING
YARNS. All of the above articles can be
had at
The Lowest Price for Cash !
eY Elegant Carpets from l6 cents up to
the more costly.
Please call and examine goods and see
for yourselves before purchasing else
where. No trouble to show goods. Rags
taken in trade.
P.NICKLAS & BROTHER,
Bowman's Building, North Queen st.
Martinsburg, w. Va.
April S, 1879. tt
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-30
What Women should Re.

Very few women are qualified either by
nature or training to play the part OF jndcious do
nestle providence, nresirained by any other Influence
and the abdication OF the husband IL generally
by humiliation and suffering 10 the rest without
balance OF power We may expect abuses " s.ea In,
whether states or families are yc,,nI1s by an unfor
inmate adjustment Il e,.oumsaices. For Il is men ON
whom the steamer AHA more serious responsibilities OF
eNs.enca fall. Men who hear the burden and heat of
the day husbands aud brothers who give their liyes
for their country and die by thousands Of eyory Nm
gering torture under foreign sky they mus act often
under heavy menialpressnre aud d,9iIes while women
who are generally ea by any other bias save their
Judgment Qg in,eiaei, may indulge IN hyserca Views
oil everything AT their ease and at home. Marriage
protects women, who, In return expected Ia em,-
besh lie soften It's trials, aud with waaniy graees
SMILES, and Kindness avert the ti,Ieiening clouds 0f
adversely from bursting Nv unchecked Violence on the
family circle " " nhe field OF enthusiasm action
and enterprise In which women may enlist, and the
noIe highly toned their moral ethics the better; they
may form Character direct aims, so0the despair and
by their delicate tact Instincts and perception AISLE
In mitigating much cruel suffering aud disar-oI,,
ment. Women should represent beauty ~ some Iind
or another. There Is nothing msr so much detests
as masculine wonali sse expects 10 share his
equality while NJ no same time refusing 10 accept his
c'ahs apa responsibilities. -Tiasiey's Magazine.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-30

Henry ketten, the pianist, not only left
behind him the good WIN and hearty favor due This
,nosl accomplished artist and courteous gentleman,
bnt ~ wen the memory Of so thorough and matches
asnnb " one ~ ibpse ihtplegape yulgarlas IN prp
~ least, The sppefstqcnle of Frisco sncety that We
colll alloId TO ever hold HIM IN grateful remembrance
for tho latter reason alone.
II appears that MIR. X. was invited to Iarty al the
house o one of our local Plut0cTats large import Ing
merchant, and attended the same with his wife, pre-
eisey as would any other expected guest.
10 MS surprise, however lie found the company
sitting solemnly around as though In "A concert hail.
and himself at pressed to play something by
his host. The courteous Frenchman COUPLED, and
IN response torepeaed requests Continued oentera
was thoroughly Iatigned supper was announced,
wherenpon the host arose aud said;
you've got piano punching dawn nne, Ketien,
oll fellow. Now, II yon'l play these young folks d
down to hash, y " send up Martha Louise TO relieve
sent up and ear II right hero on the piano. first
klnler calculated 70 have engaged couple Of ndders
bni tho old lady said -he thought you wouldn't mind
III make II AL right when You co.
Inc asioundod artist gazed at the speaker (wlo
wen known TO have been barkeeper in the ''good
o,d days Tor few moments utterly dumbfonnded;
then, controlling himself, he grayey turned his back
and began playing dance music as requested. When
tue company had all assembled In tho pa,lois, Al
-, ,'rEEaay lst some WHISKY, lemons aud sugar Nc
new Then said Mr.. kettep. uSing his eye on
lhp hes!; nov, then, mix US some cocktails, my
good fellow; every man TO his trade
There Was an awtnl silence, aud then the shoddy-
erat, with CHASTITY attempt 10 carry OF The Joke.
prepared the drink and handed II to the musician
Inc latter drank the beverage critically. tYup'r,
o s practice ny good man Ibe fellow az the h6,e
change, and tossing tho almost aslhySlaIed mil
holaiio half dollar he put his wife under his arm
ana walked out Derrick Dodd a, $, =, Post,
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-30
SNOW in the Siarras "a nepth of One
Hundred and FIFTY Feet.

The annexed story, tough though ii may
be, Will excite the wonder OF the Eastern public;
rus summer II sone man from slerr, c0Wniy shall
tell an EASTERN tourist that sEQw lay at the depth of
100 feet In this section during the preceding spring
the Eastern man VIII think his informant lies. Hut
the Sierra VIII toll the truth. ON the east fork OF
the fuba, last spring, saowslide nled the river
lahon 10 depth ~ 100 feet People who have never
lived ~ HE sierra Nevada IN the snowy season cannot
begin to realize the great depth of the those
mountains. In wlnters not considered extraordinary
IN point Of snowfall the snow often the ground
from forty TO tfty feet on the level and all Tie way
eahons In sierra county towns arc aoyeIad with
snow for several months at stretch the people dig
gihg tunnels ifo., mouse TO house, thus making thor
eNghIaIes under the snow When the town NJ Meadow
Lake, Nevada county, existed Il Was entirely buried
II snow ~ lhe winler, though u contained many two
story buildings. stranger coming TO town would
hnd himself standing on broad waste at snow wilh
nothng toindicate hisyeipity 20 inhabitedtown hui
wreaIhs oi smoke eurling M from the surface OF the
SHOW: Vet underneath him was town OF several hun
ufed Inhabitants, who had lived aud had their being
aud transacted essand all the Offices OF their daily
life under forty feet 0f snow.
INC present depth Of snow In tho Sierra Is probably
the greatest that has over been known since white men
lsou IN that region. II Is late IN the year for such
volume OF snow 10 10 In the mountains and when II
begins To taw 1t will send few torrents down on the
lowlands. II is thought that the Is over now
that the storm has ceased There viii be moro
avalanchcs and snow-slldcs In the mopn,ans and II
LOOKS us II nothing can poyent hood In The yalloys.
II the snow mets gradually, and tho streams can 10
Kept within banks wen and good but Ia the event OF
heavy sudden thaw u viii Lo Impossible 10 avert "A
great disaster --EHFsAd SoHtfmei.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-30
a French Aclrcss.

The beauty of Mademoselle Georges could
nave been nothing short OF marvellous, II the reports
OF the contemporaries Of her palmy days may be cred
ited. iheophile Gautier, no mean connOisseur of
beauty, thus described her In her prime: .. Made
holsee Georges astonishingly resembles Syracuse
medallion or an Iris bas- relief from .Eglna The
ndescrlbaby fine and pure arches of her eyebrows ey-
tend over pair of black eyes, full Of flame and tragic
oblqne passionate n6strils, mites with the brow In
line of magnificent simplicity. The mouth Is mighty
arched In both corners and proudly disdainfui, like
that OF the Goddess Of Vengeance, who awaits the
claws. And yet from this mouth there blossoms u
charming smile, full of imperial grace, and when 1t
expresses tender emotions would believe that
not long ago the antique the modern
had Issued from It,
Her chin, full of strength and determination, is
round and full, and terminates in majestic outline
TINS prohle which belongs to goddess rather than
woman Like all the beautiful women of heather an
tiquity, Mademosele Georges has full broad fore
head rounding at the temples, but is not very high,
quite similar to that of the Venus of Milo self willei
volnptilous mighty brow. remarkable particularly
OF Mademoiselle GeOrges's neck Is that Instead Of
rounding inwardly toward the neck It forms con-
vex outline Throughout, whtc runs from the shoulders
to the head without any deviation. That Is tho I'M
mistakable sign OF an athletic temperament such as
has reached Its cumating point In the Farnese Her.
cnes The beginning of her arms has something ter
rible by Its mountainous muscle and mighty circum-
serve as belt OF woman OF medium size. But these
arms are very white and end In wrist Of child
delicacy In little hands covered with mples yerita-
bic royal hands, created to bear the sceptre to
brandish the dagger of Eschylus and Euripides.'
such was the woman that Illustrated HaIel's mana
geral reign at the Porte st. Martin, and who imnio-
laed her fortune In vain to save him from financial
ruin; woman, who by reason of her beauty, talent
perhaps the most remarkable tress that ever rod the
boards.-BOs. Conn. Bulletin. - Bee '''
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-30
Lady Folkes,one,s Concert.

An interesting fashionable event was the
concert given at st. Iames's Hail. London lately by
Nisconntess Folkostone In aid of the Children Hos
pta IN treat Ornand street. The hall was crowded
ny pfiiiiant attendance, among whom were the
Prince ana princess OF Wales Princes Albert Vctol
anu George, and the Dukes of Edinburgh and Teck.
Lady Folkestone enlisted In her service nearly an Inc
most eminent musicians IN London. The programme
consisted OF we'll selected pieces and sever, part
songs, exquistely rendered by Henry Leslie's choir
Lady Foikestone sang Arthur Sullivap's Lei Me
Dream Again, " accompanied by the composer. A
composition OF her own, VT Was q Ihorn ', with
yionn, cello, aNd organ accompaniment, was sung
TIE great event OF the evening was Romberg' :
array OF we'll known artists as they flied to the als
bearing number OF pperile Observation-Disclosures
ger with his little Drum; nr Steiner, organlst of ST.
rams Cathedral, with penny trumpet: Sullivan
win u cuckoo; Benedict, with bells, and Rosa with
second violin. The audience listened with ainuse-
helt ana wonder TO this unique performance, Suli-
van inonrnfnl cuckooing producing u very comic
effect In the quaint finale, when all the insrumeu
mite In most singular but not iniarm0nious roar
second part OF the concert there was another
binary performance. The - Soldiers Chorus y, In
'Fanst " was given by u band all playing mirelitons
Ueed pipes, "a boy Instrument which has tho eiuc
OF tissue paper and comb. TrebelI conducted the
chorus which created rs lnugh establishment as
amusement the eap.Dii,es Of fills musical instru-
mieht OF chii,hood When nasset, being hitherto u-
sispected IN response 10 u vehemept encoye Lady
folkestohe, Trtbili, and Henry Leslie gave kThree
Blind Mice ~ on the mreliions. amid hearty laugh
ter Altogether the Concert one of the most sue
cessin and Interesting given, and viii doubtless
benefit greatly He funds OF the charlty-Nrp York
Herald, S1"ddy Special
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-30

Old Isaac Saunders has Just been arraignet
before the court on n charge Of cmhcgzlinC a null,
from the church. Ike had been assigned to clrcul
work by the conference, hut had failed 10 adhere I,
MS letter OF acceptance. In fact lie refused to prcncl
after making away with the mule, aud the tire,
churches that alternately were L. receive food fro,
him combined aud had him arrested. After the cx.
animation of several Witnesses the colorcd lawyer o
the defense arose and said:
"Dc parson has de law all on his side, because h,
rloys lawyer aud de church don't. Dat am u pow.
crlul factor In his resemblance, An now az III,
ledge "h dis court to let de prisoner GO don max,
long speeches, hut comes down to the pint. III
man ain't guilty no more nor las year when d.
dl'ed me Tor stealth hog: Dis ain convincln', and
de court can Z step arOun' H..
The Justice, also colored man, pondered long
time, aud then said
DE attorney hab staten one fack. De fcnso hab
got all de law fur lie uder side haiht poyed no law
yer. AM I'll state right heah dat some powerful
arguments win lie needed 10 vlct dis preacher unless
he can't show why he be2zled de mule
Que of the church members arose aud told how Ike
had disappointed the church people by not coming,
and how after coming he had startled them by falling
To account for the church property.
Ike being called on for statement arose and said
~ TUX charge oh dat circuit In good faith but
When ia fetch me out mule ter ride my faith COM
nenced ter suffer Wild tie rheumatic, Oar Is two
classes OF higgers-de mule haters and de mule lub-
bers. Use always been n mule hater. Well las
an mounted the mule, paratory for the holy work
ob all things In dis Wort link dat de mule Is de I'M
nt,enest Tor gospel work Yon can run groun hog
yer can 7 run mule IN de same connection. 1 rid
along piece an commenced ter frame my openn
prar Lord, seq |, we thank Thee for Thy good
ne.s-' DE mule stopped In de middle oh de road
ai' looked aroun' at me qurinly. kicked him an
continued Lord, lie crops oh do pas year hab re-
minded us oh THY he mule begin to lif' up his
back. steady seq !, An Lord, we Is
Whoa' see L; but II was too late, fer de mule had
hung me. Den cussed an damned dat mule tin his
hai must hab been all klvered with sulp'-ur. got
ON him again. lie went on putty well for awhile
jos as he'd bout got my prar half finished cum
TO de creek tucked his head down like he wanted
Ter drink an 1es as was DRAWN u long bref, he
hung me inter de creek. los all my 'llgion right
unr, an when walked up ter de church I want no
more htten ter preach den do debi would n ben
curse sold dc mule an got lie money fore got tie
church, but yer needn't ax me what done wild 1t,
case lost II on lie road an reckon you II find 1t
an my 'ngon somewhat down In do bottoms ~
Ike was hcnorably discharged. - Little Rock
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1880-05-30
The Spread of Mahommet,au,sm.

In Africa the Arab missionaries are indie.
algabe; they penetrate Into regions where no E,i.
at once raising those tribes, 1t should lie added de-
ciuedly In the scale of civilization. A Houssa for
eAaple, Is rar beyond any other negro Of the Wost-
cru oVast. Ihere Is more than n possibility n strong
probability, that they win, before many generations
nave elapsed have converted all the remaining Pagan
Abyssinia excepted, Mussulman iron the Melterron.
can to the Zambesi and possibly, though that Is a
dcrent question, have built up very extensive king
uoms. In Arabia the creed tends constantly tn be-
come more fanatical and earnest. In India as l.
now well understood from the census records, Mus
saman expansion never ceases. Their peculiar phil
osopy with Its sovereign deity unbound even by his
own laws, sole source of right. as well as sole claim
ant OF loyalty, attracts the Indian mind, while their
dogma of equality within the faith is Irresistible Ia
castles which suffer day by day from the pressure of
the social hierarchy. A Pariah who becomes u Mus
sulan becomes also respectable man. 1t was stated
gained more In India than 1t lost In the remainder of
me world: Sir George Campbell declared ofiically
,a, hsngai was becoming Nussunlan province
WIN iihuus inerspersed; and In Madras whole VII
iages become Mssulman ut once. There must he more
ta 80 900, 600 Of Mussnlmans In india the CONVEX
sons have gone ON throughout the great Hindu rey.
val which has attended our rule and the possibility
That AL India might become Ninssulman has been re-
eateuy discussed Our own impression is, we confess,
mat TINS VIII be the case that this form of teis has
Tor dark races an attraction which the Gospel has NOT
and that the death blow of the oldest Paganism will
come nor from christianity, but from the only form
Oh honothesm which Indians seem able both to COM
prehend and approve. Even IL the Mussumans should
WIN only the bulk of the lower classes as they have
lone IN many Bengalee districts, the position of the
Brahmlns will become painful one while the British
chance OF peaceful ascendency Will he materially
aim,hished. Mussulmans can live In peace with
uihus anu even imbbe some OF their IDEAS such as
inc atralness OF caste but their tendency Is to rule
ana their spiritual pride, when compressed Is ami 10
n ,. into an overmastering passion. They will
turkey and even from Foreigners as regards their
cyi or political rights, but 10 be oppressed because
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