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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-22

LADY Observation-Disclosures,
you cannot make fair skin, rosy
cheeks, and sparkling eyes with
all the cosmetics Of France, or
beautifiers Of the world. while in
poor health and nothing will give
you such rich blood, good health,
strength and beauty as Hop Bit
ters. A trial is certain proof.
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To Nervous Sufferers-T.he Eu-
rOpean Remedy.

DR.. J. B. SIMPSONS SPECIFIC MEDICINE
DR.. J. B. Simpsons Specific Medicine is
positive cure for Spermatorrhea, impo-
tency, weakness and all diseases resulting
from self-abuse, as nervous debility, irri-
liability, mental anxiety, langaor, lassi-
tude, depression of spirits and functional
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KAHoKx. Mo. Feb. Q. 1875

AAhOhhs hOfb ESO' os AOCO.
purchased five bottles of your
Hop Bitters of Bishop & Co, last
fall, for my daughter, and am well
pleased with the bitters. They
did her more good than all the
medicine she has taken for six
years.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-22

Nearly all the Ills that affiict u
can be prevented and cured by
keeping the stomach, liver and
kidneys in working order. There
Is no medicine known that will do
this as surely as Parker's Ginger
Tonic. See adv.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-22

"What would you give to be as
young as | am 2" asked flop of Tai
leyrand. The wrinkled old wit and
diplomatist looked at him and said,
"My faith / would almost be will
ing to be as FOOLISH
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Cleveland Penny Press.
See the C0nquering Hero
AfR

Among the most wonderful ar
ticles of the period is st. Jacobs
Oil. The Hon. Leonard SWEET OF
Chicago, pronouuces it the most
through conqueror OF pain that he
has ever known.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-22

A matter of choice; whether to
suffer, uninterruptedly with
cough or To invest . cents for DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup and cure 1t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-22

Ladies, and all who lead seden-
airy lives should use DIR. NET
TAUR's HEADACHE AND DYsPEP-
STA PILLS. Price rs cents. For
sale at all Drug Stores.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-22

Go West young woman. The pop
ulation of Arizona is in the proper
ton of one woman to four men.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-10-22

Stereoscopes SO cts, Lunch Baskets Is cts
Stereoscopic Views SO cents per doz.
Ebony Picture Frames Is cents
Stationery cents and upwards
Silk Handkerchiefs SO cents
Pair Beautiful Vases 80 cents
Lunch Baskets 25 cents
Color Boxes cents and upwards
Dolls from S, 10, Is, 25 to SO cents and
upwards
Lava Match Safes 80 cents
Perfumery at all prices
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SEE WHAT WE HAVE 7
SO CTS EACH

Cnlld s Nursery Cnalr
4" Rattan Rocking Chair
+" Table High Chair
Good Violin ard Bow
Eastlake Folding Rocker
. Ladies Sewing Stands
Bronze Ink Stands
Beautiful Mantle Sets
A Good Step Ladder
Boys Express Wagons
Set Steel Knives and Fork:
TOYS. Games, Dolls
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10. New Goods received daily. From
cent Store. Call and be convinced.
lily.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

MANCEESTARA AND VICINITY,

Brief HemS.-A regular meeting Of the
City School Board was held last night. A
number OF bills were ordered 10 be paid,
and reports were read showing tie average
attendance at each school during each
month since November. The reports OF all
the schools were very encouraging. Messrs.
John III. Foster and y. z. Owen, Jr., new
ly-appOinted members, appeared and quail
fed.
Cornelius Olpbin (eOiGredL who was shot
Sunday afternoon, was reported better yes
terday. The matter will come up in the
Mayors Court Saturday.
The following yestrymen have been elect
ed at the Meade Memorial church: Dr. :. H..
Ingram, G.. A. People, James Fryor, Will
liam and Alexander Blankingship, J. r..
Whitlock. and Thomas RediOrd. Mr.. FryOr
and Mr.. Redford are new members; the
Others were reelected. The vestry organ
lied and elected G.. A. Peple secretary and
DR.. :. l.. Ingram treasurer. Judge :. Bas-
sett French and Alexander Blankingship
were elected delegates 10 the Episcopal Con-
ventiOD, which meets in Danyille on the 18th
Cf May.
Mrs. Burton, wife OF Mr. John II. Burton,
a well.known citizen OF this city, formerly
of Chesterfield, died here Monday after Il
long Illness. She was most estimable lady,
and was held in very high esteem by all
who had the pleasure Of her acquaintance.
The funeral Will tske place this morning at
10 O'Clock from the Methodist church.
The Hastings Court has adjourned for
the term. Two criminal cases were disposed
OF at this session, and some half dozen civil
cases heard.
The physician attending David Stywal,
the youth who was hurt by falling on a wa
tcr.wheel near Mayc's bridge (an account OF
which was published in the Dispatch yes
terday), thinks that the little fellow will
probably save his arm.
Judge Gregory, Of the County Court, has
issued the writ OF election for next month.
The Chesterfield Board Of Supervisors
met yesterday and laid the following levy:
District and county school tax, each 10
cents on the 500 worth Of property; cOun-
ty levy, 30 cents; county capitaion tax, 80
cents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27
Indian Mounds.

WHAT HAS RECENTLY BEEN DONE IN THf
VICINITY OF GALENA TOWARD ACQUIRING
| KNOWLEDGE OF THE PREHISTORIC AMERl'
CAN.
| Especial correspondence Of the Chicago Tribune.l
GALENA, April lS.-The high bluffs and
banks OF tue Mississippi river in this sec
tion are dotted with Indian mounds, and
| large numbers OF these wonderful sepul-
ehres Of the prehistoric age have been
thoroughly explored, yet nothing has
been discovered by which the scien-
TIT can with any degree OF GER
tainty arrive at the date OF their
erection or the history OF the mysterious
peopie who engaged ia their structure.
These mounds are symmariealIy built, aud
range from three to six feet in height and
from eight 10 sixteen feet id breadth at the
base. Your correspondent has assisted Ia
exploriBg q dozen or more moliads IN ina
neigfborhood, and in almost every instance
a pit, paraiIelogram in shape, has been
found. dug evidently about two ana q
half feet below the original SURFACE OF
the ground. about six feet long and
four feet wide, Will: the bottom and
sides OF hard-baked EBAY. These pts are
flied with human bones, representing Mi
ages, buried in most cases IN q sitting pos.
tnre against the sides, with legs extending
10 the centre. Over these D00es Te iound
ayers OF apbydr0us earth Of dark Color,
lard from pressure, but which easily crum-
lied into line powder. Above 1Dls -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

The PosEY DREW MURDER CASE.-The
Posey Drew murder case, which was con-
tinued last week, was called in the Police
Court Yesterday morning. The courtroom
was filed with persons during the examina-
ton, which lasted about one hour and a
quarter. Several witnesses were examined,
but no facts other than have appeared in the
DisDatch were brought ont. Policeman
Gltnright, one of the officers who brought
John Bowen from Lyncbburg, testified that
Bowen acknowledged to him having stab
bed Drew, but said he did it in self f-deience ;
that Drew had stick raised ut the time to
strike him.
John Bowen, who it is alleged did the
killing, seemed to be very composed during
the enti.e investigation, showing not the
least bit OF excitement.
Judge William |. Clopton represented the
two Bowens. A. NJ. Kelley the two Binns,
Samuel NJ. Page appeared for James Butler.
and nwealth's-AttOrney ). Is. Witt
conducted the prosecution.
Justice Richardson sent the Bowen bro
theirs and George Binn on to the grand
iurv. The latter was bailed in the sum Of
81 900, with Thomas Burns and Thomas
Bnn as sureties. The two Bowens were
committed to Jail, bail being refused. james
Butter and Mike Binn were discharged.
The latter is under fourteen years Of
age, and though the difficulty originated
about him, yet lie was not implicated in It,.
There were about a dozen witnesses recog-
nized TO appear before the Hastings Court
TO testify when the case comes up there, in-
cludIng Butler and Michael Binn. The
grand Jury meets Monday next:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27
Ruytng Up the Bars.

A novel experiment in the way OF tenn
perance reform is about to be tried at the
little town OF Berwick, on the North
Branch OF the Susquebanna. Columbia
county, Pa. There are large shops at this
place for building ears, and the proprietoIs
are often embarrassed by the failure OF
many OF their employees TO report for duty
at times when they are greatly needed. Some
good mechanics cannot refrain from going
on debauch after they get their months
pay. As matter OF course the employer
loses the benefit OF their skill and labor I'M
iil they have recovered. The president OF
che Jackson and Woodin Manufacturing
Company, at Berwick, has determined TO
diminish the opportunities for this kind OF
indulgence by paying the three licensed
hotels in the town for closing up their bars.
The estimated profits OF these three estab-
lisbrnents fran the sale OF liquors aggregate
SO 900 year, and this sum the president OF
the car-manfgcturing company has agreed
TO pay. He expects 10 get his money back
In the increased efficiency Of bis one thou
sand wofkmen.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

Are you disturbed at night and broken OF your
rest by sick child suffering aud crying with the
excruciating pain Of cutting teethS II 50, 70 at
once and get bottle Of MRS. wINsLow's s0OTH-
ING SYRUP. II will relieve the poor little sufYsre
immed ately-depend upon ~ there Is no mistake
about H. There Is not q mother on earth who has
ever used 1t who will not tell you al once that !. Will
regulate The bowels and give rest 10 the mother and
relief and health 10 the child operating Ike magic.
II perfectly safe TO in all cases. and pleasant
to the TASTE and is the prescription OF one Of tho
Oldest aud best female physicians aud 10 the
United States. Sold everywhere. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. an 22-eod1w
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

REAL ESTATE SALEs.--W. GOddn, auc-
tioneer aud real estate agent, has sold with
in the last two months the following real
estate Lot 25xl30 feet to an alley on the
north side OF Pendleton street between
Thirtieth and Tbirty-first streets for $3.50; ;
loi 45Xl32l feet on the west side OF Third
street between Cary and Canal, at $50 per
foot, for -, ,6jj; lot and large brick dwell
ing at the southwest corner Of Grace and
Second streets, 70xl53 feet to an alley, for
1900; lot and large brick dwelling at the
southwest corner OF Marshall and seventh
streets, G5x140 feet to an alley, for 10000 |;
sranito.iront store No. 1922 Main street,
22x9G feet. for S6,400; lot 40x220 feet, on
west Clay street, in the plan OF "Gielston,"
to a wide alley, at $3.50 per foot, for 1900 I;
lot 80 feet front on south side OF Park ave-
uue between Cherry and Linden streets, at
s22. so per front foot, for 8 800; lot l00xl43
feet to an alley on south side OF Marshall
street between Second and Third streets, at
S3l per foot, for S3,l00; brick tenement
No. ia, on north side Of Grace between
Adams and j. fferson streets, 3Syl50 feet TO
an alley, for 5000; lot No. IL in plan OF
Mills's garden, 80 1-l2xl20 feet 10 an alley, at
S25 per foot. for sS02.0s; lot No. Is in same
plan, 32 1-l2xl20 feet to alley, at s22.50 per
front foot, for s72l 81; eight acres in Hen
rico county opposite Fair Grounds, on
Broad street, for s2,250; lot In Henrico
county bounded by u, Twenly-nintb, and
Thirtieth streets, 00x240 feet, for 1860.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

FIRE LAST NIGHT.-Last night about 1880
O'Clock fire was discovered in the rear part
of the store sos Main street, occupied by
r. Wendenburg. An alarm was turned In
from Box 81, which brought the Fire De-
partment promptly to the spot, and the
flames were quickly eytinguished by we'll
directed stream turned on by the Tenth
Street Hose Company, before any serious
damage had been done. The store Is filled
with oils and other ipflammable matter, and
but for the prompt action of the tremen
might have resulted in considerable loss.
The origin Of the fire is not known.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

I The THEATRE LAST NIGar.-Miss Abbott
aud her company gave q decidedly more
entertaining performance last evening, ant
to larger audience than on the preceding
night. The opera was Auber's SRA Da
yolo," and 1t was given with the following
cast Zerlina ian inn.keeper's daughter)
Emma Abbott; Lady Allcash, Pauline
Maurel; Lord Allcasb, Lithgow James
Beppo, Severe Strinl; Giacomo, Arthur w.
Tams; Lorenzo, John Bottomley; Matteo,
William Broderick; and Fra Diavolo, Viii.
liam Castle.
The opera Is favorite one, add descry.
edly so, since 1t is full OF bright and pretty
music, which is generally descriptive and
always suited to the scenes, which arouse
and claim the interest OF the audience
throughout. 1t may, therefore, truly be
said OF last evenings performance that the
opera carried itself, for with the exception
OF Miss Abbott and Miss MaureI there were
no leading voices worth mentioning. The
orchestra, too, though large enough, seemed
TO be all awry. The second violins got
mixed UP several times and the flute was
at times, and especially the piccolo, horribly
ont OF tune throughout the opera. They
need hautboy and certainly one yiolon.
cello.
Miss Abb0tps sweet and highly. y.cuItivated
voice seemed to give great satisfaction and
pleasure. The opera affording but little
opportunity for an effective display OF its
bird.likc beauty and fexibility, the little
lady very adroitlg introduced in the OPEN
ing OF the second act the grand aria from
Semiramide," and in the last act Sullvan's
"Once Aglin." She gave the first with a
depth OF feeling and force OF expr, ssiOn that
called forth from the audience the first eX-
preston OF enthusiasm which demanded an
encore. In the second piece introduced she
exhibited ber rare powers in SOStenutO
cddenz1S and vocal gymnastics. The IN
terp0lation OF ari1s In legitimate opera il
questionable taste. Ii is certainly repre-
bensibe when it interrupts or sacrifices the
unity and theme Of the work TO either the
wbim or effectiveness OF the singer. Miss
AbbOtts conception Of Zerlina was chaste,
well wrought, and effective.
Miss Pauline Maurel has quite n rich,
full cOntralto, and while she made an ac.
ceptable Lady AIlcash, we must say with.
out disparagement to heD we sadly missed
the bright and charming Mrs. Stguln in
this role.
Fra Diavolo is probably Mr.. Castles
best impersonation. He has played the
part time and time again in Richmond,
and our audiences have almost come to
look upon HIM as the ideal Of the
character. He has been great ia
vOrite here, and notwithstanding the de.
cline In his voice, he never fails OF receiving
cordial reception when he appears on the
boards OF the Richmond Theatre.
Messrs. Strini and Tams were acceptable
as Beppo and Giacomo, and received the
most decided encore Of the evening in the
duet which betrays them.
Mariana will be given at the matinee this
afternoon, with Rosewald in the tltIe-I0Ie
and Maurel and Castle in the cast.
Tonight Miss Abbott will appear in
L" Martha" supported by Maurel and Brig
noli.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

Personal AND BRIEF LOcAIs.-Wiliam
+. Owens, Esq, member OF the New
York Stock Exchange, is on a visit to
friends in this city.
Mr.. Charles Gosden, OF Pittsburgh, Pa
is in the city Oh a visit 10 his brother, W.
w. Gosden, Esq. BE was formerly con-
nected with the Western Union Telegraph
Company here.
The Old Dominion Fishing and Yacht
Club have decided to sail on their next an.
nual cruise on Friday, August 9Th.
The w0lk on the Seyenth.street crossing
and filling in the basin IL progressing satis-
factorily. In a short time trains will be en-.
abled TO start from the proposed new station.
There is some talk OF removing the main
Offices OF the Che sapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company from the derot TO Main street.
The del0t building now used as an office
by General Wickham and others is being
heightened forty feet, and will be run up
the height OF the original structure.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

OFFICES or rHE ATLANTA AND CHAR.
LOTTE TRANSFERRED TO RICHMOND. - After
the 1st OF May the business Of the auditing
and treasury departments OF the Atlanta
and Charlotte Air-Line-wbich road was
recently leased by the Richmond and Dan.
vile COmpany-will be transferred TO the
company's Offices in this city.
Colonel q. J. Foreacre is no longer In
management OF the road, but has been re.
tanned In the employment OF the Richmond
and Danville Railroad Company to look
after certain Of their interests in his section
OF the country.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27


ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF THE GRACE
STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY ScuOOL.-The ami
yerssry meeting OF the Sunday school con
nected with the Grace-Street Baptist churci
last night was one Of the most delightful
events In the history OF the school. Tbt
spacious main audience-room OF the church
was crowded to its utmost capacity.
Caleb Jacob, Esq, for many years The
bonored superintendent OF the school
opened the meeting with prayer.
The welcome address was delivered by
William III. Sands, Esq, in few we'll
chosen words.
The annual report Of the Superintendent
o. ID. Browne, Esq, showed that the sehoo
was in a most prosperous condition. and
larger now than II ever was. The report
shows that this is the largest morning Sun
day school in the South, II not in the United
States. The average attendance during the
last year was: Officers and teachers, AZ ;
scholars, 44S; number OF conversions, 40
amount OF collections, S522.25.
While the school Is so large, 1t is even yet
more remarkable that so many young men
attend this school. Most Of the officers and
teachers in the school are young men who
have been raised In the school. The Super.
iDtendent has Seen in the school since be
was seven years old.
There were G47 scholars in Attendance
last sunday-ihe largest number ever re-
ported.
Mr.. Arthur f. Cox presented two hand
somely.inscribcd banners to the classes OF
John Il. Gresham, Esq, and Miss Annie
Kimbrougb, for the largest average attend
ance during the year.
A number OF beautiful prizes for regu-
lar attendance and bringing in new schol
ars were distributed by DR.. Hatcher.
Mrs. Letlie Cosby received beautiful
silver bu:ter.dl>b, the first prize awarded
TO the person bringing in the largest num-
Der of scholars. Miss Luiy Shepperdson
received the second priZe-a valuable gold
ring.
Professor II. II. Harris presented a hand
some silver pitcher, goblet, and waiter 10
Mr.. Luther III. jenkins, in recognition oi
his faithful services as the organist OF the
school.
The dialogue BY "Dr. Hatcher's Boys
was one Of the most enjoyable features OF
the evenings entertainment, made the more
so by the suspicion that the accomplished
pastor was its auth0r.
The singing. under the leadership OF Mr..
w. s. Pitcher, was very fine. and reflected
great credit upon all who took part in It,.
1t i a remarkable fact that young per-
son connected with the school hardly ever
leaves II upon arriving at manhood or wo-
manhood, and there are now connected with
this school many ladies and gentlemen not
connected with this church, who are still
regular attendants upon the school.
At the conclusion OF the exercises The
scholars were invited 10 the lecture.room,
where a sumptuous banquet had been
spread.
The committee having the celebration In
charge deserve great credit for the admlra.
bic manner in which everything was ar
ranged.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

THE ART ExHIBITIoS.-On no previous
occasion has the Richmond Art Association
exhibited such collection OF beautiful and
valuable pictures and wonderful works OF
art. Some superb additions have been
made 10 the bronzes, paintings, and
statuary from gems lately brought from
Europe, and it Is to be hoped none will fall
TO avail themselves OF this opportunity OF
seeing so much that is worth remembering,
and especially to see the laces, which VIII
only remoin on exhibition a few days longer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27
IlHor.YrM FLooR.CLorH.

This ex,raordil airy ioor.c covering IS made of the
most lasting materias--rnainly cork aud solidifei
OIL II has been before be public for several years,
and has successfully stood tests such az no oi'cioih
or CARPET could undergo. II Is Gnhesitatlngy re-
commended az the hIudiomest, most durable, and
comfortable floor. covering before the public, and Is
equally suitable for the dining room Offices, stores
etc-in fact, almost every place where an article Of
this Kind is needed. Every square yard Of the cloth
has LISOLEUM printed on The back; none other
is genuine. All carpet-dealfrs keep IL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-27

PIG.IROy PROSECUTION BEFORE THE PO.
LICE COVRT.-The case OF James Z. Smith,
charged with having in his possession one
lot Of stolen pig.ron, the property OF Asa
SNYDER, was called in the Police Court yes
terday. The evidence showed that the iron
was carried TO Mr.. Smiths place OF business
during his absence by George Williams, CO.
Iored dray-driver, and was received and paid
for by Joseph II. Williams, an employe OF
Smiths. The Justice decided that the tes-
timony failed to impIicate Mr.. Smith, who
could not be held responsible for the crimi-
nal transactions OF his agent, and therefore
dismissed the case.
AT the conclusion OF Mr.. Smiths exam
ination the Justice issued two warrants for
the arrest OF Mr. Williams, which were i'm
mediately served upon him. The first war
Iant charged Williams with having i'm his
possession the stolen property, and the Sec
ord that he "did receive or buy l,I55
pounds OF pig-ron, Of the value OF $3.50.
the property Of the Richmond and Danyille
Railroad Company, from one George Will
liams, be, the said George Williams, not
then being manufacturer or the agent OF
manufacturer, or a regular licensed dealer
i'm the same, with intent to defraud." The
evidence in the case OF Williams clearly es-
tablshed the fact that be received and paid
for the stolen property.
After argument by Mr.. Witt for the Com
monweath and Mr.. G. V. Meredith for the
defence, the Justice decided TO send the
case on to the Hastings Court, and bailed
Mr.. Williams for his appearance there on
the first Monday in May in the sum OF
81 900, with Mr.. j. G. Smith as surety.
George Williams, the negro who stole the
iron, on his trial plead "guilty," and was
sentenced TO receive thirty-nine lashes. lie
was also recognized TO appear at the Hust-
ines Court as a witness for the prosecution
in the case OF the Commonwealth Us. Jo-
seph II. Williams.