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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06

WONDERFUL TREES. The fir tree
growths of Puget Sound form one
of the wonders of the American
world. They average 200 feet in
height, and some specimens have
been cut that measured 800 feet in
length and twelve feet in diameter
at the base, with a straight, well
proportional log length of 90
feet to the first limb. The cedar
trees are in like proportion, and are
most valuable for wooden wares of
all kinds, while the frs are the
best for spar and ship timber yet
found in any country, There are
few nations that do not use them in
shipbuilding. One-fourth the
wealth of San Francisco was culIed
from the frs of Puget Sound while
the government slept, and to-day
all the principal steam mill own
ers, who saw and prepare for market
from 100000 to 100000 feet q day to
each mill-are residents of San
Francisco, where they invest their
profits to the great injury of resi-
dents of the Sound. There is APP
parently, no exhaustion of the tim
Der, and a century will possibly
elapse before Puget Sound forests
will be cleared of their immense re-
sources Of varied tree growths.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06


RS.
Wheat, 60 pounds.
Corn, shelled, So pounds.
Rye, Sc pounds.
Barley, As pounds.
Buck wheat, 81 pounds.
Irish Potatoes, 80 pounds.
Sweet Potatoes, 30 pounds.
Onions, 81 pounds.
Beans, 60 pounds.
Bran, 20 pounds,
Glover seed, go pounds.
Timothy seed, As pounds.
Hemp seed, As pounds.
Blue grass seed, IA pounds.
Dried peaches, 33 pounds.
Flax seed, 56 pounds,
Castor beans, 46 pounds.
Dried apples, "a pounds,
Salt, so pounds.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06

The secular and religious press of
San Francisco, agree in the opin-
ion, that under the labors of Moody
and Sankey, deeper religious con-
ylctlons have been wrought upon
the public mind, than has ever been
known on the Pacific coast. It is
genuine, widespread and thorough.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06
50 II h e White p

They would like to tell YOU of it's
Merits, but have not the time to
write it out; they will in future
editions tell you of it, but bow all
they can say is to try it, and if not
THE BEST, don't buy it,
They are LEADERS also in the
sale of Pianos, Organs, Stools, Mu-
sic Books, &c, at the very Lowest
Prices, and on Terms to suit their
customers.
We advise you to call on them
and see their stock, at
- Market Street,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06
ONE YEARS KILLING.

The following is the number of
sheep killed by dogs in this State
by counties, during the year 1879,
as produced from the Census Re
ports and exhibited in the Lcgisla-
t1rn hu Mr. [ nurN
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-04-06

Don't fail to institute improve
ments this year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-17

1he' Excelsior Chsirl the lest Chair in the mar
ket. The best made. The most durable. The
best finished. The Chair tina: gives the best salts
faction. The best for the Office, the publ build
Ing. the veranda, tae parIor tae Invalid. Thir.
teen different styles All wolh warranted. Send
for cuts and price list to
GREENE & STURDEvANT,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-17
FRIEDRICaSHkEL
BI11ERWA
The ONLY Pure and Reliable.

Owes its great reputation to the hGppy proportions
of its ingredients which have constituted 1t an I'M
approachable and indispensable remedy for
Constipation, Indigestion, DISTINCTIONS, Piles
Chronic Disorders of the Stomach, Liver and
Bowels. Gout, Plethora, Rush OF Blood to
the head. Hypocondria, Melancholy,
LGssitude, Impurities of the Blood
AMI Skin, Erupaons and
Biotches.
1t improves the appetite, keeps the head clear
the blood cool: but never debiiitates.
It's efficiency can be proven by the testimony of
hundreds of the best physicians, inciucing the
most emient ones of this day.
For want OF space We here give the certificates
Of Sir HENRY THOMPSON and PRoF. VoE LIRBIG:
las an occasional aperient and corrector of d.
gestion, know nothing equal to FRIEDRICHsHA Ii.
1t leaves the patient, rule less constipated ar
ter disseminating than he was before, and NAV be
taken habtaally without lowering the system"
Sin HENRY THOMSON.
The testimony of Baron Won Liebig places The
Bitter Water of FrieGrichshall among the most e1-
cacious In Europe, and whose great vaiue must be
recognized by all who have experienced its ssiu.
tary and beneficial effects.
DosE-one or two wine glasses fuIl before
breakfast For sale by Grccers and Druggists
The trade supplied by the Sole Agents
BOUCHE Fills 81 co.
sTBeaver Street, NEW YORK.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-17

WILL IT CURB MB ?

Said a man, whose woebegone counte-
nance and broken down constitution
plainly show ed traces of disease-a suf-
ferer with Nervous Dyspepsia, in
whose stomach the most dellcate morseI
lay like lead. Refreshing sleep and
quiet nerves were strangers to him. and
he dispaired Of ever being well.
We advised him TO take "a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-17
SIMMONS Liver REGULATOR |

which he did, and In short time was
not only relieved but cured.
Reader, if you are suffering with Dys-
pepsia or Liver Disease in any form, do
not wait until the disease has taken
fast hold upon you, but use the hegula-
tor when the symptoms first show
themselves It has relieved untold
suffering. SIMMONS Ll LIZ is, REGu-
but PURELY VEGETABLE RENE
DY that will cure when everything else
tei,9 ''"s faultless family medltlne.
d., ..v. uIrarrange the system. Is no
violent drastic purge. but natures own
remedy. The friend OF eyeryy ng,e ana ana
will not disappoint you. s sh s aa,aI
est. purest and best Family Mldicine In
the world.
ASK the recovered dyspeptics, bill,
ious sufferers, victims or fever ana
ague. the mercurial diseased patient
how they recovered their health, cheer,
full spirits and good appetite-they VIII
tell YOU by taking Simmons Liver Reg
uldtor.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-17
STOCK SPECULATION,

JOHN A. DODGE q Co., Bankers and Brokers, II
Wall Street, Now YORK, buy stocks on reasonable
margin and, when desired, will advise when and
what to buy. Also Stock Privileges in which SIS
to 800 can be probably invested. Opportunities
for good profits are constantly occurring. Full in
formation on application, and Weekly Report sent
free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-17
Lily White, for the Complexion

Rendering 1t smooth and snowy white Price, IS
cents per box.
ITALIAN MEDEoATED SoAP.-Cures Salt RheUun,
Erysipelas, Ring Worms, Flesh Worms. Chafed
and Chapped face and hands. and good shaving
compound. Price, IS cts per cake.
PoUDRE SUBTITLE, er DRPTLAToRY PowDER.-Re-
moves hair from low foreheads. upper lips, arms
aud hands, &c, instantaneousfy single applicR-
ton, and positively without injury to the skin.
Price, 81 per bottle.
LIQUID VEGETABLE RoUGE.-Imparts delicate
roseate tinge to the complexion SO closely imi ia
ting nature to defy detection, and immovabte by
clubbing with cloth or handkerchief. Scots bottle
NINE. NJ. 3. T. GoURAuD,
Sole Proprietor, As Bond St, New York.
Sold by Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-03-17

Printing. Binding and Blank-Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFIoE. No
pains will be spared to please customers
Satisfaction guaranteed If
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25
STAUNTON.

INCENDIARY RAIDS UPON IMPROVED MACHIN-
ERY-ELECTION OF OFFICERS-CONFIRMA-
TIONS, &C.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
DECEMBER "a, 1881.
Several weeks ago there was mention
made in this correspondence OF the incen-
diary burning OF steam threshing-machinc
which was taken out of the barn OF farmer
within a few miles OF this city and burned
during the night. Another similar piece
Of vandalism was perpetrated one night last
week about five miles from here.
The barn of Dir. A. r. GilkersOn was
set on fire and burnt, and with it two steam
engines and threshers, which were stored
in it, belonging to Mr.. John BrOwnlee.
The barn was insured, | understand, and
also the machines, to the amount OF $1,000.
There seems TO be a vilainOus combination
on the part OF some unprincipled persons
in the county against machinery, and it is
hoped that the guilty persons will be al
rested and dealt with to the extent of the
/ law.
At the recent annual election Of officers
i'm the stanton Lodge. knights OF Honor,
the following officers were elected Tor the
next year, to serve twelve months: A. +.
3
dictator; Heber Ker, yice-dictator; NJ. b.
Oberdorfer, A. D.; c. A. Richardson,
chaplain; William A. Burnett, reporter
| G.. b. SommeVille, financial reporter
James w. Newton, treasurer; William NJ
Simpson, guide George Wright, guardian;
John Wright, sentinel; and A. +. Kinney,
Alexander Hart, and William A. Burnett,
/ trustees. Mr.. Thomas j. CrOwder, who i,
grand master OF Odd-Felows, was chosen
representative to the Grand Lodge, which
meets in Lynchburg on the second Tues
/ day i'm March, with Major j. W. Newton as
alternate.
/ On the following night Valley Council,
American Legion of Honor, elected for the
ensuing term: William III. Bailie, past com
mander; J. +. Rollins, commander: John
NJ. Houp, yice-commander; Il. G. Morton,
orator; William Il. Hardy, secretary; John
l.. Hardy, collector Miss Josie M. Brown,
treasurer; Joseph N. Woodward, chaplain
Joseph b. Taylor, guide; William {. Bar.
ton. warden; H. b. Smart, sentry; JOSEPH
f. Rollins, William III. Bailie, and Nj. b
Obendorfer, trustees; and Joseph Il. Rol
Inns, representative to the Grand Council
with William II. Bailie alternate.
Right Rev. Bishop Whittle confirmed
twenty-eight persons at Trinity church
here recently.
Under an ordinance of the City Council
to retire $4,000 OF s per cent. $50 bonds
which will be called in on January lSt
$4,000 Of per cent. 10-3O'S have beer
issued. This changes the debt from an
per cent. TO a per cent. obligation, and il
another evidence Of good financiering OF
the part OF the chairman OF the Finauc,
Committee of the Council. PENN.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25
Local Optfon.


We give herewith full list OF officers
elected at the LocaI-0ption Convention re-
Gently held I'm Charlottesville, as 1t will
give an idea Of the character OF the men
engaged In the movement:
President. -Ex-Goyernor William Smith,
OF Fauquier.
Vice Presidents.-w T. Wise, Acco-
mac: #, l.. Poulson, Alexandria; James
w. Newton. Augusta; William A. Tyree,
Amherst; John l.. Cochran, Albemarle ;
John II. Edwards, Buckingham; G. Tyree,
Bedford; A. Il. Dunoway, Caroline ;
James a. shepperd. Clarke; A. G.. Wills,
Culpeper; j. o. Shepperd, Fluyanna
Lewis Dillingham;, Fairfax; a. b. Neale,
Frederick; Edward c. Turner, Fauquier 4;
John Pollard. Richmond; Joseph Ii.
Dawson, Norfolk; l.. Il. Anderson, Hnno-
yer; Moses Walton, Shenandoah; j. \.
Hank. Nottoway; Y. Y. Chambers, spot
sylvania; II. w. Murray, Louisa; ;. Z.
HUFF, Nelson; J. A. Massic, King George;
W. Il. Hall, Madison; f. NJ. Edwards,
Sussex; Drs A. Lewis Leitch, Rock
bridge; G. A. SNOWFALL, Prince VIII
liam: Robert y. Armstead, James City;
George Il. Jennings, Greene; James
CrOwders, Roanoke; James ;. Brown,
Orange; y. II. Miller, Pulaski; Thomas
+. TAYLOR, Loudoun; Samuel Lee, Lunen-
burg; Samuel 5. Reed, Henricoi William
NJ. Treadway, Pittsylvania; +. VI. Bealc,
Westmoreand; j. p. Hough, Rocking
ham; G. G. Nanderslice, Matthews; w.
L. Smith. Lynchburg; W. j. Watt,
Gloucester; w. +. Yancey, Rappahan-
mock; w. II. Jones. Prince George; VIII
liam II. Christian, MddleSeX; Giles Cook,
Warren; j. w. Newton, Staunton; W.
&c. Duttop, Portsmouth r. Jones,
Norfolk county; W. j. Lumpkn,
Amelia; Joel Flood, AppomattoX; VIII
liam McAllister, Bath; Thomas 10.
Williams, Brunswick; William \. smith,
Charlotte; b. G.. Garrett, Franklin;
David Sullins, Washington; President
Buchanan, Montgomery; Judge Is. Z. NIL
Ter, Smyth; Thomas c. Anderson, Russell
4. A. Riddick, Nansemond; l.. Cockrell,
Northumberland Judge Samuel DoWny,
Lancaster; Joseph II. Crowder, Halifax;
George II. Swan, Botetourt; Mills l.. wat
kins, Isle of Wight; Stephen Widest, Alex
andria county; John r. Bagby, Powhatan
Il. III. Powell, York; j. +. Brown. Ches-
terrified; Josiah Ryland, King and Queen;
William NJ. Eddy, Winchester; Il. NJ.
Booker, Stafford.
ErecutiCe COmmiHee.-II0n. John f..
Massey, Hon. james Lyons, NJ. W. Halle
wood. Rev. c. ii. Ryland, Richmond
Richard Lewellyn, Norfolk; Colonel Rob
ert Beverley, Fauquier; DR.. F. \. Pattien,
-; DR.. j. n. Taylor, Loudoun; w.
W. Berry, Bedford; G. IN Hawxhurst,
Alexandria; VIII. Williams, Nc. Clop-
ton, Richmond; J. J. A. Powell, Fluyanna;
w. II. Chandler, Caroline; j. \. Stubs,
Gloucester; j. Il. Winston, Richmond
Rev. j. II. Holmes, Richmond; Rev. Ed
ward Jackson, Petersburg; Rev. Il. A..
Cutler, Louisa; Colonel {. ;. Nenable,
Charlottesville; Rev. Fields Cook, AleXan-
dria; George c. Round, Prince William;
Rev. a. Binga, Manchester; :. ID. Turner,
w. j. Kidd, Nelson.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25
The Condition of the Farming Interest
in the Yellow-Tobacco Country.

The Condition of the Farming Interest
in the Yellow-Tobacco Country.
A merchant of this city has been for
several weeks past diligently canyassinS the
condition Of the fine yellow-tobacco coun-
try. He received yesterday a letter from
perhaps the best-posted tobacco-planter in
the State, and has done lis the kindness to
let us read and use it. We make the fol-
lowing extracts from ii:
Indications all around me give ASST
rance OF timely and extensive preparations
for a full crop of tobacco next year. More
plan,-land has been prepared than usual
thus early, and planters are going ahead in
high hopes Of realizing paying prices for
the next crop. An early-planted crop,
maturing early and cured yellow, promises
high prices, for this type is scarce and much
wanted, and will doubtless command high
figures as soon as ready for market next
fall. Therefore an earnest effort will be
made TO meet the demand.
"My opinion is that the ability OF the
planters generally has not been materially
lessened by the frost Of last fall and the
drought Of the past season. The increased
price for everything the farmer has to sell
will greatly compensate for diminished
Weld, and, with economy, furnish the
'needful' for the successful prosecution OF
his business. The business of the country
at large is III prosperous condition, and
the tobacco-planter need not be without
hope"
II gives us great pleasure TO present Thu
cheerful view Of things on the south side,
and we trust that the actual state OF afairs
at other points in the State will authorize &
judgment as hopeful.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25
DEATHS.

Died. al North River" his late residence, In
Hanover county. Va. on Thursday The 22d Of De
cember. 1881, HENRY ROSE CARTER' IN the
seyenty-second year Of his age
J,tst,tn Ct tendcem prOposhi UirUm.
Waco, Galveston, and New Orleans papers please
copy.
Died, suddenly, Friday, December 23d, WILL
LIAM II. HARRISON, of " The Nlgwam.' Amc-
liza county, in the seventysccOnd year Of his age.
His funeral win take place from the tirst Bap-
fist church az +. VI. THIS Sunday EVENING.
Friends Of the family are Invited to attend
Died. December oath. at IL. o'clock \. NJ. Of
heart-disease. MIR. FRANK LAFON, In the forty
second year of his age, leaving devoted wife and
four small children 10 mourn their loss.
The funeral will take place from Tie Third Pres
byierian church THIS AFTERNOON ut ~
o'clock Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited 10 attend.
Died nj his fathers residence. No. 524E south
Pine street. 1T / = O'Clock saturday, December
24th. LEWIS COBBEI., the youngest son Of Lewis
c. and Mary VI. Kidd; aged twenty months and
eleven days.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25

Mr.. EDWARD ATKINSON, looking at the
large quantity OF wool we import into this
country, has suggested that the same region
that makes our cotton can also grow our
wool. In seed-cotton-that is, the cotton
just as 1t is gathered from the tield-only
one third of il in weight is lint, the seed
forming the remainder. On n G,000,000-
bale crop anybody can calculate what the
quantity OF seed would be, taking the bale
at the usual average OF 45O pounds. This
seed, he holds, would find better employ
ment in sheep-growing than in any other
possible way. He is certainly right, pro
vided it was only possible to have dog
law; but we all know how hard it is FOL
universal suffrage and dog-laws to mix.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25
The New Party.


One OF the Executive Committee OF the
LoeaLOp,ion party 1--WE think he is) send'
us the subjoincd note. II may, therefore
be regarded as coming from one VINO,
speaking by authority, declares the pnr'
poses OF the new party. The note follows
Editors Of Dispatch: In your issue OF
saturday you speak OF the proDaDiii.i'cs
of the growth OF new party out OF VI.
present Local-OptiOn movement. tein'''
ono who eSpouSed the cause from tne com.
mcncement. and was an active participant
in the proceedings Of the recent ConNen-
ton i'm Charlottesville, 10 say that IN -
humble Judgment, the temperance men o0
moi wish the formation OF another p0nllcal
nartv They desire 10 continue their lor-
NOR nolitical affiliations; but are deter-
mined 10 demand OF their respective parties
,oselcct candidates whom persons oitemper-
ance nrinciples can cOnscientiousiy ana
consistently vote for, and 10 make the re-
snccting OF this demand essential 10 Sc
curino their support. II, therefore, inc
movement lust inauguratcd results IN adu-
ing n new political party to the iist, the
responsibility will rest with others, hO'
Local OPTI0NIsT.
That note fully sustains the view when
We Yesterday presented as TO the purposes
of the Local Optionists and as 10 the re-
snlts which would follow their efforts. we
have not censured them either implicitly OF
in terms. We fully and freely acknowledge
their right, and from one point OF We"
their duty. to stand up for cause winch
they regard as of supreme Importance
We simply suggested that to organ,
ize marty ON such basis would
necessarily result in disinteglating the
old parties. temporarily at least, and IN
forcing the voters TO elect persons 10
office either because they were in iaVor
Of \ local-option law, or else because they
were opposed to such law. Our CORE
spondent goes further than we did. lie
saws. with much emphasis, what here fol-
lows:
"They desire to continue their former
political Civilizations; but are determined 10
demand of their respective parties 10 seiec'
candidates whom persons OF temperance
principles can cOnSCicutlOuSii dhV S"''
emily vote for. and to make the respecting
of this demand essential to securing the"
support"
OF course the opponents OF the local-op-
ton law will demand candidates whom
they can consistently vote for, and VIII
make the respecting OF their demand "es-
sential to securing their support"
When we see Robert BEVERLEY and
JOIN f. MASSEY: JAMES LYoNs, Jr., and
MARTIN w. HAzLEwooD; FIELDS Cook and
W. w. BERRY, engaged in a cause which
they so earnestly sustain that they are one
and all determined to demand that every
candidate for public office shall agree with
them as 10 the desirability Of local-option
law, we may well repeat that "politics
make strange bed-felows," and prepare
ourselves to see all other questions than the
temperance question thrown into the shade
at an early day. We make no complaints
OF anybody. We are, on the contrary,
rather gratified than otherwise to get re-
spite from the debt question and other such
matters. We shall keep our readers fully
advised rs TO this "new movement
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25

DANGEROUS lNsuRANCE.-A well-knOwn
Philadelphia conyeyancer recently insured
his life for $1,000 in one OF the numerous
"mutual accident aud life assurance as
sociations" which have sprung into exist
ence in Pennsylvania. He paid his en-
trance premium, amounting 10 $50, and
last week received notification to pay an
assessment OF s6i.90. The notification
contained list OF eleven persons who had
recently died. Upon examining the list he
found that the deceased members of the
association were all Of advanced age.
Three OF them were over eighty years old,
and, with one exception, the others were
yerseyenty. baltimore Sun.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25
Corinne, She Child Actress.

NEW Yox, December 23.-Little CO.
rhine, the child actress, appeared before
Mayor Grace at the City Hall to-day and
presented an application for permission to
sing in operettas at matinees, but not to
dance. After hearing her counsel and her
reputed mother, Mrs. Flaherty, late this
afternoon, Mayor Grace gave his decision,
granting the child actress permission TO
sing at matinees in operettas. The law is
imperative as against dancing, and his
Honor could not consequently grant her
any permission 10 take part in the dances.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25
New Poem.

lrsiesis and Other Poems. Sx. "What
wonder IL they lose the light who make
blind Love theireuide by day and nighty"
New York: G. p. PuTNAM's Sous.
1881.
The author OF this little book has favored
us with copy--in advance of its general
issue, we guess, as 1t came by mail from New
Haven. Its authorship Is indicated TO those
who are In the secret by the cabalistic "Sx."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25

IMMENSE STOCK OF FANCY G0OD~.
PAPETERIE ~ HANDSOME BONF- fr.r,
15C. tOe2.
GLOVE. HANDKERCHIEF, and TOILET
BOXES from Toe go 80.
500 FANCY WOODEN BONES at tUc:
coo JAPANESE GLOVE and uANDKTp-
CUIEF-BONES 40 pee:
HANDSOME FANSI ~ BONF- TO NATtff.
FINE ENTE ACTS IN HAND>OAiE BONES lrI
FANCY BOTTLES:
PHOTOGRAPHIC and APPROXIMATELY
way below regular price,:
sll0PPlNG-SA TCilELs, BAGS. PURSES. 1000
POCkEI-BOOkS:
ELEGANT PLUSH sATClIEL~ and POCKET
BOOKS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-25

We return thanks TO Past Grand Master
PEYToS 5. COLES for photograph likeness
OF himself as he appeared at Yorktown on
the 18th October last, when, as Grand Mas
ter OF Masons in Virginia, he laid the cor
ner-stone Of the national monument,
clothed in the same silk apron and sash
which were worn by General GEORGE
WASHINGTON in laying the cornerstone OF
the Capitol at Washington city.