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From the Virginia delegation TO the Chi
eago Convention we have some authentic
news which We commend 10 the attention
of Colonel PoPHAx. who could not conceive
II 10 be possible that any delegate in
structed 70 vote for GRANT would yete for
BLAINE. The Petersburg Appeal Of yester-
day says:
We have positive information from
source which We regard as absolutely relia-
bic that tae detection Ia the ranSs OF the
Grant delegates IL not confined TO the uorth-
ern States, but includes this State also. Two
Of the Virginia delegates Instructed by she
stanton Convention TO vote for Grant will
show the Chicago Convention thut instruc.
lions do not instruct, and that they will act
for themselves regardless OF any resolutions
passed by their State Convention
This news does not surprise us ut all. We
have maintained that such would be the
ease. Instructions do not bind delegates
Who are not disposed to be bound By them.
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spECTAL NOTICES.
mr. GOODS FOR THE SEASON.
sEAsoNABLE GOODS.

THE LARGEST STOCK OF LINEN LAWNS
EVER EXHIBITED IN THIS CITY.
FRENCH oRGANDiEs and JACoNETs in
prRCALEs, CAMBRrcs. and GrNGHAMs;
BUNTIN6s, M0HAIRs, DEBEGEs, and sHU'
DAH
SILKS ne the lowest prices ever offered:
sATINs, BgOCADEs, PEKINs, and SILKS for
TRIMMINGS;
READY. MADE DRESSES, ULsTERs, aud
BUSTERS:
GARMENTS FOR LADIES--our own manufacture !;
GENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS OF our own manufacture
PARAsOLs and sUN-UMBRBLLAS ia great
variety;
LINEN LAP.ROBEs at 81, s1.10, s125, $3.50.
and s1.75;
worth 25c;
BARGAINS IN WHITE GOODS ofevery descrip-
ton;
SOCKS, STOCKINGS, GLOVES, and MrTrs at
low prices;
LINENS. TwEED5. CAsSIaEREs, CHE
VIOTs. JEANS, and COTTONADEs for boys
and mems wear;
COLGATR's SOAPS. HANDKERCHIEF EX-
TRACTS, and TOILET WATERS;
The cheapest PAPERS and ENVELOPES In the
city;
TOkCHON LACEs, HAMBURG EDGINGs, and
INsERTINGS-we show the only complete as
sOrlment of these goods ia tie city;
CURTAIN MUSLINS fiom 10c. 20 25c per yard {;
LACE CURTAINS in great yariety-vc offer
some extraordinary bargains I'm this line;
1000 yards Of NOTTINGHAM CURTAIN.LACEs
ia the newest patterns-we call particular at
tentioi to the STRIPED LACES;
TIDES I'm great variety, and large assortment Of
TOILET MATS;
CORsETS.-WERNER's HEALTH, NURSING,
and ABDOMINAL CORSETS In all sizes;
We show the largest and best assorted stock Of
LINEN GOODS In the city: Our prices are the
lowest for FIRST-CLASS GOODS;
Lock at our TABLE DAMASk, y AP X | y :,
DOILIES, TOWELS, CRCMB-CLOTHS, &C.;
large assortment OF BUTTONS, PRINCES
GIMPS, and BRAlDS.
We make additions to our stock every day.
my II LEVY BRO1 HERS.
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APRON IATTOX.
fCorre,pondence of tn Richmond Dispatch.l


fCorrespondence Of Tia Richmond Dispatch.l
PAMPLINs, Va, May II, 1880.
Last Thursday was oul regular couri-day
Very little routine busine 'ss was transacted.
The case Of the Commonw ealth Us. William
II. Langhorue was calledah set for Friday.
Mr. Langborne was Charge, with cutting
Mr.. Samuel Calhoun In the ey, last fall with
a pocket-kniie. The jury bro, 'ght IN ver-
dict OF guilty and fined him ; 30, and con-
fined him In Jail tweDty-four no urs.
Rev. Mr.. Massey delivered an address OF
two and half hours long on the 5 tate'debt
question.
A little chill, OF DR.. N. II. Ha. inlet, OF
Charlotte county, died this mornin, from
an oyerdorse OF laudanlm given II by Its
nurse. The child was asleepat the tins the
audanum was given It, and no reason can
be given for the action OF the nurse. she
left immediately after she found out the mis- :
chief was done.
Mr.. W. b. Wheeler IL so far recovered as
to be able TO walk about.
We are still without rain, and crops are
suffering very much. Farmers are still
complaining about the fy eating plants.
Unless the season is favorable aud the last
sowing comes In n time. there can't be
moro than half crop planted.
Yours, @.
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A MERCHANTS DEATH FROM MORPHINE
william John Bell. dry goods merchant oil
Norfolk, Va, died on Tue'day from an
overdose OF morphine, at the residence OF
bis mother, in Brooklyn. y. y. lie went to
New York on business two weeks ago, and
during this visit, il is sand, he drank rather
freely. On Monday his condition was such
that physician was called in. Bell said
that he needed sleep, and that he was in the
habit OF taking morphine TO produce IT,.
The doctor prescribed half a grain every
three hours, but upon Bells insisting that
tue quantity would do him no good. the
dose was increased to one grain every three
hours. The bottle containing the drug was
left by his bedside, and the quantity taken
by him far exceeded the prescription.
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1,ha primary ELECTION.

The primary election passed OF quietly
and u,es.antly yesterday. TIE people ex.
messed their preferences with the living
voice. and we trust that all true ConseIva'
tiyes win at once acqu.csce In their verdict
None Of us we're fortunate enough to Sc
cure the nomination OF our favot'te 'o'
every Office. We must all, however, DO"
10 she will Of the majority.
vhe disappointed aspirants wiz not DC II
good humor for day or two, peraaps
but they ws,l all, IL Is to be hoped, be READY
before election day to Join the ranks Of th'
| Conservative workers.
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ORANGE.

,rerrrcT,yE HAIL sToRM-GREAT DAMAGE TO
WHEAT SMALLPOX.
Correspondence of the Richmond pi,pa ,Sno
A norton Of this county was visited by a
distinctive hai,.storm, followed by con-
sIdersble waterspout, yesterday. The writer
had had an exceptionally fine crop Of wheat, and
'TS rejgbbor: shared the same fate, though
tb % hail fell in only narrow belt. The
earth had the Appearance of being covered
with snow for nearly IN hour after The ram
(Which followed the haiD ceased to iill. ,..
The smallpox excitement, continues Dut
| have heard Of no further deaths.
A great dearth Of tobacco ana caooage-
,,t1.a,s In tho counly. DENNIS.
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:, ,-,,NcE EDWARD.

ri. ,cco.p,.Ayrs SOMEWHAT iMfho'D' ''
LOOKING WELL. n,.o,,,n,
Since my last % you We b., have ea Gna . ,Se
saowers rn w little fellows Just pesp,ng from S1
Hs ground ,ssI Su,
but but he ,s wni ssy T aS'
are preparing what l Ia u l~.y preferrns e
can plant by the first Q, ,u nns at all. as IL il
make an inieror crop 70 we p0b have in this sec.
the only money crop l5, wy NV the The Spectator,
tion. n sao o,vp is the finest since the war;
arS v ,o BUYERS should keep sharp 'ooK'
a aut when It L is put upon the marest' o,,.
ou Corn " Is coming up and looking well. oats
and wheat improving.
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GLOUCESTER AND MATHEWS.


rorr nv THE RICHMOND AND SOUTHwESTERN
RAILROAD sUBscRIPTIoN-IND EPENDENT
ELECTORAL TICKET; THE READJUSrERs VOTE
AGAINST 1T.
lCorrespopdence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, NA.,l
May IL, 1880.
To-day the people are voting whether the
county will subscribe 10 the capital stock OF
the Richmond and Southwestern railroad,
which it is proposed to run from Pound
Gan TO Gloucester Point. The indications
are that tue vote will approach unanimlty in
favor Of subscription.
Yesterday was Mathews County'Court
day. and Mr.. Cannon, the senator, was
down 10 organize the ndependeni-electo-
ral-ticket party. Resolutions were offered,
and among them one approving the I'M
pledged ticket. Cannon made his speech.
Then came an amusing episode. y motion
was made to eXpunge the resolution about
the unpIedged ticket; whereupon the chair
man Of the meeting remarked that he intend
ed himself 10 support The nominee OF the Ma
tional Democratic party. The resolution TO
eypunge was carried. The Conservatives
then organized their meeting to appoint
delegates to the Richmond Convention. L
regret that the names OF some OF the dele
gates have escaped me. Messrs. John W..
Hewlett, G.. T. Garnet, |. Il. Donovan,
and Judge T. J. Christian, | remember,
were appointed delegates. Mr.. c. \. Boz
hannon, formerly OF Mathews, now ef your
city, was requested to act as delegate, IL
any of those appointed should be absent.
Mr.. Donovan made an able and effective ap-
peal for unanimity, and was applauded to
the echo.
Dr. Rutrner was present, and made an in.
teresting lecture. MU.
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Let us see. They are

III he loses 90 out Of the LOG, GRANT can't
Set the nomination. Our own belief is that
he will lose 20 or more in IllinGss-possi-
bly, AZ. But whether he does or not, be
will, probably lose 10 in Alabama, 6 in Cole
RADIO, 2 in Dakots, 2 in Idaho, 10 in Mime
sofa, 80 in Nebraska, and 2 In Wyeming.
Louisiana, 10 word, Is the only State which
is At all likely to send a solid delegation ia
favor Of GRANT. As matters now stand, we
don't expect even Louisiana to instruct for
anybody. II, as some Of them say, GRAaTs
friends haven't begun to fight yet, we sng-
gest to them that it is about time for them
to begin. 4" The Philistines be upon thee,
SAMsON.1
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DEATHS.

Died, at the residence No Sl1 west Clay street.
after lingering Illness, Mrs. NJ. j. CAMPBELL; ;
In the dftieth year OF her age.
The funeral will take place from Clay-Street
Methodist Episcopal church THIS AFTERNOON
at O'Clock. Friends of the family, and those Of
T.. Rosser Isbell, are most respectfully invited 10
attend.
Petersburg Inder-ApDeai, Dlnvllle Post, and
Bdltim0redn. please copy.
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A CIyTL-RIGHTs CAsE.-W. NJ. T. For
ester. colored man, haiing from Rich
mond, Va, registered at the Mcclure House.
Wheeling, W. Va, Tuesday, and was as
signed to comfortable room, but at meal
time Mr.. Norton, the proprietor, refused
him seat at the public table, but offered
him seat at 4 table with other colOred
guests. Forester became angry, and went
before United States Commissioner Rogers,
who sent him to United States Commits
sioner Walton. Suit will be entered under
the civil-rights act for $4,000.
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The BLAINE Boon IN IbIINOIs.-It will
surprise no one to learn that the result OF the
Cook County Convention has made in favor
OF Mr.. BLAINE's success in the counties
which have since chosen delegates to the
State Convention. On Monday the BLAINE
and WAsHBsRyE men defeated she GRANT
men In the County Convention, and the lat
ter bolted. On Tuesday Republican Con-
ventions were held In four counties, with
the following result:
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EMORY AND HENRY COLLEGE.-T va
cancy in the Office of president OF this COL
lege will be filled on the 10Th Of June. The
trustees wish it to be known that DR.. +. +.
Wiley, the president pro tenn, will not be a
candidate for the position, and they solicit
applications for the place.
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This is the beginning ofthe end. These
figures show plainly enssgh that General
GRANT has no possible chance al present to
secure Q united delegation from Illinois.
The BLAsSE boom has overwhelmed the
third-tern ers.
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HOW Grant Stands Now.

We have endeavored to keep our readers
posted as to the relative strength in the
Chicago Convention OF the various Repuo-
Iican candidates for President, so far as 1t
could be learned from the action OF the State
Conventions or otherwise. The following
are the, figures up to Wednesday night:
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Gloucester voted on Tuesday $4,000 to
the Richmond and Southwestern railroad
1926 for subscription and 40 against.
The name OF Farmers Grove, Southamp-
ton county, Va, is changed TO Sebrell.
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PERSONAL.

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-All
IA parties indebted 10 the estate OF j. w. pRIN-
ARD. deceased, Will please come forward ana pay
The sane 10y the LIST Of June. Those having cai:us
against the estate viii present them TO The UNDER
signed for settlement.
M. d. HENLEY, Administrator,
snblett's Tavern, Powha,an county, Wa.
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me- ANOTHER NEW SUPPLY
OF
sEASONABLE DRY GOODS
JUST OPENED AT
SYCLE BROTHERS,.

THIS Is THEIR FOURTH SUPPLY THIS
SEASON.
HANDSOME BROCADE SILKS in every color,
for cOmOinatiOn suits:
hest 81 SATIN In Richmond, III PLAIN ana fthlh
slrpes-we have every shade;
BLACK SILK from 6Jc. TO SZ.oO per yarJ our
Xix is extra auaIity: our SATIN DE LYON
VI 81. 80 per yard + worth 1900:
In FIGURED and STRIPED SILKS we nave all
the new shades and at bot ON prices;
A full line OF BLACK ASIIMERtS from 30c. TO
IL 80 per yard. Our soc. CASHMtEE Is the
best in The city; our Csc. CASHMERE Is very
We also have full line of WHITE GOODS, such as
NAINSOOKS. VICT0RI a and LINEN
LAWNS; FRENCH 0KGANDIEs aud TAR
A few pieces more of LINEN SHEETlNGS left, at
In CXlsSSIMEREs. for mems and boys wear, we
have very large and well-s' lccted stock
A few more of those DAMAGED Linens lef; an
euiiIe new loi OF MADRAS GINGHAMS:
In HOSIERY, Isle GLOVES. KID GLOVES,
SILK GLOVES, and SILK MllTo full As
In PNRNSOi.S we have very large stock I'm all the
latest novelties and AZ prices 70 sult AL; $780,.
In MATTINGS, OIIs-CIOIi>. CARPETS, RUGS.
WINDOW-sHADES, and LACE CURTAINS
we have full liue
CAERlAGF-ROBEs from G2C. to s2-don't fail 10
look at hem: 1900,
4 very large assortment OF TOWELS and NAP
KINS- an extra.good Napkin at : l erdozcn;
In BUTTONS, LACES, and PRINCES we have all
The new styles:
In our DRES~-GOODS DEPARTMENT we have
all the new shades and styles:
A full line o. BIZ ACK aud COLORED BUNriNGS,
LACE BUNIINGS, COAt HM An SUlIlNG>.
and NOVELTY DRESS GOODS
ALI.-WOOL MOMlE-CLOTHS and BROCAD -
in cOlOrs. for combination suits:
A fun line of LACE SCARFS, RUFFLINGS, and
Ribbons. IN the latest STYLES;
500 CORSETS from see. to $3.50;
100 patterns of rev HAMB URG EDGISGS from
Sc. to 81 80 per yard;
Another lot OF those cheap BALBRIGG IN HOSE;
LADIES and GENTLEMEN'> UNDkRWkAR, a
full assortment;
Don't faII 10 look az our TABLF-LINESS:
LAUNDRIED and UNLAUNDRlED SilRTS-all
sizes aud prices;
Don't fail to look al our BUNTING, Atwood dng
And thousands of other goods too numerous 10 men,
ton for want OF space. -
SYCLE BROTHERS,
my 3-eOd 81 Broad street.
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This table gives to GRANT the entire vote
OF New. York and Pennsylvania, which he
will not get. AS it stands however, he
lacks so of having votes enough to nomi.
nate him OH the first balot-the ballot on
which it is supposed he will get his largest
vote. Can be get so votes from the States
vet 10 eleetY Let ns see They are:
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UXECUrOR's NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate of
THOMAS y. BIGGER, deceased, will present them
10 me, prope ry authenticated aud any indebted 10
The same viii make payment 10 me,
my 1885 u RELL BIGGER, Executor.
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FANCY GOODS.

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SIN fNiN>Vi' 'i""' f''-' "P
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WILLIAMSBURG.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. May /.

1o0V'
At q meeting OF the Conservative party
OF this city held at the court house on the
18th infant, called pursuant to notice, sgd.
ney Saith, Esq. was called to the chair, and
Mr. G. w. Mercer was elected secretary. |
The object Of the meeting was TO appoint
one delegate and one alternate 10 represent |
Williamsburg In the Convention TO bs held |
at Richmond on the 10th Of the present
month.
pr, Robert N, Garrett moved that the |
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MEETINGS..

MASONIC NOTICE. The mem. ~
Nl bers Of DOVE LODGE, No. 81, A: F.~
and A. Me- win attend stated eommm a a. A,bsns
tlou OF their Lodge at the lodge.ro2sn', @;
EVENING. May 14th. at O'clock Mem1,irs, o o.
sister lodges and transient brethren fra'erha"y ~"
yited. On r .rrcTrsT
VI '"' "" Secretary.
MEMBERS OF sTONEWALL GkOv u,
IvI No a. II. A. O. D.. are requested 20 attenn
called meeting THIS tFriday EvEs1SId degrees
for degrees will please be prompt N AZ
Appncnn'' i"' "'e' r. L. COURTNEY,
tenosnse,, Secretary.
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RECITAL AND

MONUMENTAL CHURCH CHOIR
ON MONDAY, MAY II, 1880, AT DIR. READS
CHURCH,
CORNER FOURTH AND GRACE SHEETS
DIR. r. II. COwAN will give the above recital, as
sisted by the wel-knOwn MONUMENTAL
CHURCH CHOIR and Mr.. GREENSFELDEki
Basso. Cantate (ate of Ford's Grand OPERA.
Tickets soc. Concert commences al e:3o vl o"l
F. M Tickets may b. procured OF Nioses hdhioS'
VII aa'" s'i'e'' anu ~ my 12-W .F&M3t
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DRY GOODS.
OPENING OF NEW SPRING GOObs
A. HUTILfR a SONS
300 BGDAn erpvc,

just received full and complete line Of the l,,es,
ALL.WOOL BUNTING. LACF.STRiI,rn ,,.,...
INGi HEENANlS, NOME CLOTus' ~. 90, nn-
CLOTHS, BROCADEs AID STRIPS n, MIL" ~, ,bs
sTRlPEs, POLKA Dor, and BKof ,nIyg;JhiiN
trimming (fuil iinej. N'fS Tor
BLACK GRkNADlNts, BLACK CAsr,fppvq
TAMisE. and MONTE tLOTus '''NHhs,
LADIES SACKINGs.
LACES. ''|'hON
Hosiery, Buttons, and Trimmings A snect,i,-.
Parasos. fnll line. AZ prices lower than ~
ble-Linens, Napkins, and Towels; Lace Mn, 80 ~,
line N sll The new shades Iace-'rop. q Ri, ~.
hid Gloves Ladies' and Gentlemen, i,ddnIIn, ana
Cassmeres for boys aud mems wear. "sh'
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EXCURSION.

FARE FOR THE ROUND TRIP Uncluding
meals and berths both ways between Huntington
and Cincinnati),
TEN DOLL AIRS.
The tickets GOING viii be GOOD only on the
special excursi0n-train. RETURNING, the tickets
will be good any regular train till June l, 1850.
with privilege of stO ping over at stations OF the
chesapeake and Ohio railway, within the time
limited. The eXcursi0n-train Will run through 10
Huntington without ay-Oyer.
4 restaurant car will be attached TO the excur-
siOn-trrin furnishing meals al city prices.
This Is a splendid opportunity for businessmen
10 combine business with pleasure.
Tickets will be on sale Nay 18Th and 18th At A.
w. CARRIERS, s26 east Main street, B1ughman
Brothers, 1917 east Main street and at Chesapeake
aud Ohio railway depot.
Baggage checked through. j. {. DAME.
my IL Southern Agent.
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OPTICIANS.


Two REGAIN YOUR SIGHT -.
Il FOR 25C.. W2S
call at 223 Broad street aud get pair of SPECTA-
CLES or EYEGLASSES. large assortment OF
superior quality always on hand Prices from 25c
upward. Skilfully adjusted to the eve By
q. Z. WALTER,
Practical Optician, MATCHMAKER, and Jewelier.
228 Broad street agent for W. II. Cowardinl.
NH g. BIN
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THIS Is THEIR FOURTH SUPPLY THIS
SEASON.
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CARDozO, rOURQUREAN & co

NEW GOODS, NOVELTIES,
wesre constantly opening new good. in ,t.,..-
apartments, con prisiny- '' "'t
sAfTSs.
BROC ADFs,
SATIN DE LYON.
DAMASSE.
GRtNADlNFS.
NOVELTIES
DRESS GOODS
LACtS.
CASHNFRF..
GRAPES
6LOtF..
pinBoVs. wpAps NlTS
LACE CURTAINS.
CURTAIN NETS.
HOUSEKEEPING ARTlJLrS.
WHITE GOODS.
UNDERWEAR. CORSET.
NJ IWMISGs .Brrr.>..
EMBkOiDtRiES, &c. Sc.
The above goois having boon lonyt. e.-.,.t
and IN large quantities. from fr.t baud. .... D.. t..
advance, consequently We ars enabled fD ed. fi..
lower han The present msrSei price, ap 2G.e.i
CARDOZO, FOURQCREAN d 90.
PARAsoLsi PARAsOL>, PAnA.,,,.
NEW PARA>OTs,
INCLUDING
IL CARDINAL RIBBED PARAsOIN.
EMBROIDERED PARA>OTC.
SATIN PARA>OI.S. SILK PARA~OLS
WHITE SATIN PARA>OLS-trimmri wtb ,..
ana Sun UMBRELLAS Of every description.
Mr.. W. c. BARKER and DAVID C0GBlfI are,,i.I
Us. and viii be pleased 10 scc their friends.
sp 26-eOd
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THE LARGEST STOCK OF LINEN LAWN:
EVER EXHIBITED IN THIS CITY.
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RESULT OF THE PRfMARY-THE SUCCESSFUL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ERs0NAL-Kl KILLED
BY LIGHTNING MILITARY-DEATH OF
JUDGE.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-19
Boys in the Mines.

Mine Inspector w. S Jones, ,ofthe Scran-
ton district of the anthracite region, notes
the fact that the victims of most of acci-
dents which have occurred in his district
this year are boys, seven having been killed
in all. 1t is difficult matter to train q
lively boy to the requirements of the mine.
Above ground he is generally permitted to
follow the bent of his own wild will, but a
romp under ground is frequently an invita-
ton for death. The average boy cannot
realize that as long as there is space to move
about there can be so much danger, and he
forgets the proximity of impregnable roofs
and walls of anthracite when seized with the
desire TO jump on or off a moving car.
Again, the inspector says that down in the
mine the boys are foot balls for everybody,
and are sent on errands to the neglect of
their own important duty, for the purpose OF
obligng those who assume the work OF
"bossing' them. 1t would be very good
thing to bring about those who compel boys
to run on perious messages to realizing
sense of their duty, and of the danger and
responsibility involved in such acts Of
thoughtlessness. The lives and limbs of boys
are as precious as those of men-and often.
times a good deal more so-and if those
who have supervision do not give them
proper protection, the law should do it
PottsviHe Chronicle.
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Onions on Muck Land.

AT a recent meeting of the Elmira,
IN. " Farmers Club correspondent
from Ltchield, Mich, asked an opinion as
to raising onions on muck land. President
Hoffman replied that there can be no doubt
muck being favorable to good crop ofonions.
Orange county which is famous for its on
ion crop, employs much mucky land for
this purpose. The yield sometimes gained
is as high as POO bushels per acre. On
ions must be thick in rows to give good
crops. was informed by farmers in Or
ange county that the proper distance apart
tor rows was about fifteen inches, and that
the onions should stand in rows so thickly
that the breadth of three should be crowded
into the space for two. AS for example,
suppose the full grown onion should have a
dimaeter each OF three inches, then three of
these onions should stand six inches in the
length of the row, making one and a half in
the space measured by the diameter of one.
OF course they crowd out in growth, but
this thick setting is necessary to get the
maximum crop, and the ground must be
strong enough to support such growth if
there is to be profit.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-03-19
Curiosity of Physical Geography.

The Blue Mountain range that runs
through Pennsy sylvana presents the singular
circumstance of being divided by river
every 27 miles. From where the Susque-
hanna river passes through to the Swatara
river is q miles. The distance from the
Swatara to the Schuylkill is 27 miles 1t
is 27 miles from the Schuylkll to the Lee
high, and the Delaware cuts the hills in
twain at the Water Gap 81 miles further on.
A large lake lies in hollow in New Jersey,
q miles from the Delaware
A person starting from Honesdale, Wayne
county, Pa, to drive to Bushkill, Pike
county, will have drive OF sixty-two miles.
1t is 27 miles from Blooming Grove. Reach
Milford he will re twenty miles from Bloom.
ing Grove. At Dingman's he will be
40 miles from his starting place, and still 20
miles from Blooming Grove. Al the Della
ware he is 81 miles from Honesdale and
Blooming Grove is 90 miles distant. At
Bushkill, his destination, he is 60 miles
from his starting point, and yet the finger
board tells him that it is "To Blooming
Grove twenty miles,