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Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-25
HECKER PERFECT BAKING POWDER.
A FAIR TEST.

To the Editor of the Journal & Courier:
 Sir:-The contract for supplying the United States government with seventy-fiye thousand (75,OOO) lbs. of Baking Powder during the en- suing year has been awarded to Hecker's Perfect Baking Powder, it having been tested by pr. Ed ward G. Love, analytical chemist for the government and recom- mended by him for it's excellence and because it contained a higher percentage of gas (which means it will make lighter bread and bis- cuit) than either the "RoyaT' or the other cream tartar baking powders winch he examined. The samples analysed by Dr. Love were furnished by the government com- missiOners, and were without the manufacturers label or name, and designated with a number known only to the commissioners.
 It will thus be seen that when Hecker's Perfect Baking Powder submitted to an impartial test it's superiority is acknowledged, and the popular verdict so emphat- ically expressed in it's favor is fully sustained.
 GEO. V. KICKER < CO.,,
 2O3 Cherry St., N. Y.
 jy11 2tawtf
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Senator Benjamin Harrison IS regarded as a very promising man at Washington, and some think be may yet be President. The Washington correspondent of the Boston AdUertiSer has this to say about him: He is not yet fifty years of age, and comes into the Senate with the prestige of a distinguished name, and high reputation won by hard and sincere work n professional life. and blameless character He has never assumed any merit or presumed to ask any favor on account of his descent from a pop ular soldier and President, but has won every step of his advancement by conscientious labor and acknowledged de- serving. To-day he is unquestionably the leading Republican in his State, respected and trusted by the whole party, but he is not man to assume any dictatorial authority. He is not of the material of which party '.bosses' are made. In person, Senator Harrison is short and inclined to stoutness He has large and finely developed head, es- pec1aIIy noticeable TOT ruIIness fn the region where the reflective faculties are supposed to be lodged Ais hair is thin, fine, short and fair, and he wears full beard. 4 pale com plexion, quiet, thoughtful, blue eyes, and a serious but kindly expression, give him the air of patient student. He is constitution ally reserved in manner, never gushing or effusive, but ready to do his best in any work or battle when the time for him to act comes. He has not yet taken any prominent part in the discussions of the Senate but those who know him have no doubt that, whenever he chooses to participate, he will demonstrate his qualification to cope with the best ora tors and debaters there. The brief eulogy on General Burnside, delivered by him on the day the Senate devoted to his memory, was judged by many to be the finest address of the occasion. He is diligent and efficient in all committee work, and, whatever reputa- tion he may hereafter gain in the open Sen ate, he will never be classed with those whose usefulness is confined to work in
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proposed new system to the selection of the
 new force which is to be employed
 to push forward the immense work
 of that office. The purpose of the commit
 tee is to appoint non-partisan board
 of examiners to pass upon the fitness of all
 who may apply for the various classes of
 work which belongs to the pension office.
 The examination which is provided for is of
 8 practical character. While it will be de-
 signed to give tine examiner proper knowl-
 edge of the degree of general information
 which the applicant possesses, his success
 will not depend so much upon his knowledge
 of history, science, geography or the Consti-
 tuition as upon his practical knowledge of the
 specific work required in the various divisions
 of the pension office. In addition to the non partisan features of the plan it also contains the feature of tenure dependent upon con- tinued efficiency and good behavior.
 The New Orleans Picayune publishes an estimate of the extent of the inundation of the cotton and sugar lands by the recent floods. The calculations indicate that there is now under the waters of the floods 585, GOO acres of the land usually devoted to cotton raising The average production of fertile land of this kind is at least three-quarters of bale to the acre. so that the yield of the in undated land would be about 47O, 900 bales. Respecting recovery from the inundation the Pjcdy1tne speaks hopefully under the circum- stances. It calls attention to the fact that a large part of the land will be planted this year, and that as the flood has come several weeks earlier than usual, it is likely to sub- side in time to allow of safe agricultural op- erations on the land. In a similar flood in April, and the planting was retarded until far into May At that time the inundated sec- tion yielded 35O 900 bales Of cotton, and the seasons crop suffered to the extent of about 137 GOO bales only. The receipts at New Orleans decreased from 1,147, 900 bales to 995 1000 bales The total decrease was thus 152, 900 bales, indicating that a crop was ob- taned on half the inundated lands after the late planting in May. Another significant fact noted at that time was that the sugar though the whole of the lower part of the State was under water. As yet the present floods have done no material damage to the sugar districts. The sugar planting this year was about 300, GOO hogsheads and the outlook was most propitious, the cane being in March in an advanced state of growth not witnessed more than once in decade.
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SPECIALLY CHARTERED.

Hope never dies. Of course the under taker has no interest in hope.-B0st0Es Tran script.
 Jim Keene intends to call his wonderful new colt Slander, because 1t goes so fast when it gets started.-Sa1 Francisco Post. A French waiter recently charged two American travellers S1.5O for half a dozen boiled eggs, not because eggs were scarce, but because Americans were.-DetT0t Ere Press.
 ''Do you believe in future life in which we shall renew the ties that bind us together here :". II do,'' said the henpecked husband sadly, ''but I don't want to.''-BT0ohly71 Eagle.
 Edmund Burke the Irish orator, was tell ing Garrick one day that all bitter things were hot Indeed" said Gsrrick; what do you think. MT. Burke, of bitter cold weath- CT ?''-Neto Orleans Picaytne. Sandwich man (to Mir. Smith, of Columbia, who thinks it is the correct thing to wear his cap and gown in the street, they do 1t abroad, you know'D: say, but you have an asy place. Phat are you advertoisin' any way ?-C0LunlbiG Spectator.
 Don't talk to me about the advantages of an education," indignantly exclaimed cer- tain manufacturer lately Here I spent S9, ,OOO on that boy of mine. He came out of college with flying colors. l put him ln charge of the factory while I went of for a little vacation, and what do you suppose he did? Shipped 1000 of my new patent inn proved snow shovel to South America. ''- I'hiLd. Ne5rS.
 Bowed the old mans snow-White head,
 A troubled look on his face
 "Nhy come you, sir gently said,
 Unto ths solemn burial place ?'
 II come to weep awhile for one,
 Whom in her life held most dear
 Alas her sands were quickly run,
 And she lies a sleeping here.
 "Oh tell me of your precious wife,
 For she very dear, knoE-
 It must have been blissful life
 led with her you treasure so 2" My wife is mouldering in the ground.
 In wonder house she's spinning now, And To this moment may be found
 diving home the family COW.
 And see she's standing at the stile.
 And leans from out the window wide, And loiters the sward awhile,
 Her forty babies by her side
 .'Old man. you must be mad. cried
 ''Or else you do but jest with me
 How is it that your wife has died
 And yet can here and living be
 How is 1t while she drives the COW.
 She's hanging out tho windox wide
 And loiters you said just
 With forty babies at her side 2"
 The old man raised his snowy head
 Il have sainted wife fin heaven
 am Mormon, sir, he satd,
 -Dsnpsr Tribt,ns.
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A rural member of the Legislature is re ported as saying: "Ifs gettin' toward ploughin' time We're havin' an early spring, and it's about time the agricultural element moved. Just you wait week and see if the lawyers don't have to take back seat"
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The population of Italy, according to the census returns now being collected, is ex- pected to be somewhat under 9, 1000, coo The towns in the last ten years have increased far moro rapidly than the rural districts. The annual normal increase appears to be fraction over seven per thousand. All the great cities have increased except Florence.
 A man does not often really own his living body, and Justice Kay of the British high court decides that he cannot dispose of his corpse by will, as there can be no property in the dead body of human being. The case civilians against Williams" in which the testator wished to be cremated, and was so served by his daughter at an ex- pense of e321, which the executors refused to pay. She sought to recover, but the court denies her claim on the ground that her father had no power to dispose of his body and that the executors were only bound to ''bury it in manner beftting the estate of the deceased"
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SECURITY INSURANCE CO.,.
OF NEW HAVEN. xo LYON BUILDING, 2l7 CHAPEL STREET FIRE AND MARINE.
FIRE AND MARINE.

CASH CAPITAL, sSoo,ooO. Chzs Peterson. Thos- k- Trowbr1dge. T. A Bishop Dan1 Trowbridge, A. O. Wileoxz ChAs s- beste J M Maaon. Jas. D. Dewel, Cornelius PieFpCnt
 CHAs. PETERSON, President.
 CHARLES $. LEETE, Vice PrsH1d<nt. aRo. E. ERTTLRToE, Asst ssey. iy1 sodszf
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EDITORIAL. NOTES.

President Arthur has grand opportunity to show himself brave and conscientious man by refusing to sign the anti-Chinese bill
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MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

P~;efs-Sharp's Island, the famous
James-riyer falls resort, have recently poen
node vocal with the voices OF lnemDers Oi
the r F.. Lee Club and the y. B. 4. 'iu''
-; N,nchestcr. who have celebrated on ts
cIo..ir and oft-washed grounds their several
amniyers,ries. The clubhouse was iouhd
;ntoc, after butfetting many an angry
I've The water has been up to It's rooi'
~ tho stains show, but the structure belhg
hoIted 10 the granite bed OF the river, dld
not bulge worth a cent. .o,
Mr. John NJ. Merritt, Of Seventh street;
who has been seriously Ill Tor se'eIai
weeks. still remains the same despite ulo
hest efforts OF his physician, Dr. ela'soi.
The Manchester canal was thorough!
ovcrhauled and repaired last wees y!
order OF the Richmond ana MICS 49,
Railroad Company, lis presenl '..hn..e
All the machinery on the ri'ersiue NJ y.
moyement depends on power iurh'sheo y!
il il now in active operation. ,, ,oor
The DanyiIle train due here about noon
cnndov r,r over Mr. John Farley III It's
nro0rcss thither ut some point ve'M.s'
rEran;te and Manchester. He had, whh'
- yerv low spirits and suffering from iilsh
-, denression, owing TO the recent ioss o
S;s vvife, started up the railroad wits 'h'
declsred intention OF visiting RELATIVES
Cr,njte. About noon he was taken ir0n
The track Of the Richmond ana pshvii'
! abroad in a dying condition, having bee
, struck by the locomotive. Exactly wh
ha came 10 be on the track cannot now !,
G known. He evidently either pnrposs,11 p,s,1
. went to sleep thereon or was acclden.ai Al,
i. struck while making his way toward rls'
i ite. M Being taken to bis home he dea '0'
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horses to trees and driving across side
walks. Referred to the Ordinance Com
mittee.
BY Mr.. Frischkorn: Amending the ordi-
nance In regard to the removal OF night
soil, and providing for pay and regulations
for same. The rules were suspended and
the ordinance was passed.
BY Mr.. Higgins Sundry petitions; all
Of which were appropriately referred.
BY Mr.. Miller: Authorizing the re-
grading and paving Of certain streets. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Streets.
By Mr.. Pizzini: Authorizing the re-
moval Of powder magazines. Adopted.
a resolution rcappointing the old men,
bers OF the Board OF Public Interest was
adopted.
By Mr.. Straus: Authorizing the paint
ing OF the buildings OF the Second Market.
Referred to the Committee on Grounds and
Buildings.
BY Mr.. Turpin: A resolution allowing
Mr.. Deitrick $3.50 for damages done his
wagon by the hose-carriage OF the Broad
street engine. Referred TO the Committee
on Claims and Salaries.
AdiOurnpd
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Personals and Briefs.

Colonel Frank G.. Ru1lin Is on q visit TO
his friend eX-Treasurer G. VI. Reynolds, OF
Botetourt county.
Business at the grain elevator is now
very good. There were 200 cars there to
be unloaded yesterday.
A fine collection Of Indian implements,
(arrow-heads, tOmahawks. knives, scrapers,
&c.,) picked up by Mr.. NJ. b. Owens, Of
this city, at Yellow Tavern, Gaines's Mill,
and on the Chlckahominy, is on exhibition
in the Dispatch Office window.
Captain George w. Allen has been very
sick, but is now much better.
Work in the matter OF re0pening Grove
shaft is going on smoothly and steadily,
but it may be weeks or months before the
dead bodies are reached. Old miners say
that The men who perished by the disaster,
IL not torn by the explosion, will be easily
recognizable.
Father Reynolds Cowardin celebrated
high mass at st. Peters Cathedral at 1890
O'Clock Sunday morning.
Mr.. c. w. Smith, general manager OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company,
has returned TO the city from Il western
trip.
The city ambulance was called out about
Il O'Clock yesterday afternoon to attend
George GanZert, a cigar-maker employed
at Robinson's cigar factory, Cary near
Eleventh street, who had bad attack OF
cramp.
The Committee on Fire Department will
meet at headquarters this evening at 8
O'Clock, and after transacting routine busi-
ucss will proceed to inspect TIE new
steamer.
The Committee on Relief OF the Poor
q ali . al nlr 4.
evening.
Chairman J. j. King, OF the Committee
on Fire Department, at the meeting OF the
Common Council on yesterday evening
extended a formal invitation to the MEM
bers OF the Common Council and Board OF
Aldermen to witness the inspection OF the
new steamer this evening at O'Clock,
Tenth and basin bank.
Captain A. q. BabcOck has gone TO the
Hot Springs in search OF health, and it is
the sincere wish Of his friends in this city
that he will return home fully restored.
Barry Hardin was Knocked down and
beaten in Rockets Saturday night by j. II.
Childress. In the fracas Hardin had his
leg broken. The case was before the Po-
lice Court yesterday morning and was con-
tinued until the 26th instant.
The Grand Grove OF the United Ancient
Order OF Drnds OF the United States were
banqueted last night at Sanger Hall by the
local Groves. Tomorrow they meet in an
nual session. Nearly every State in the
Union will be represented. This is the
second time within the past twenty years
that the Grand Grove has convened in
Richmond.
The colored battalion publicly paraded
the streets yesterday, making very credit
able appearance.
A New Kent colored man turned detec-
tive and arrested an absconding newsboy
who had escaped from an officer who had
him in charge. The officer described the
bov. and the c0lored man recognized him
by the description.
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after reaching there. The helpless infant
OF which he was father has been taken

after reaching there. The helpless infant
OF which he was father has been taken
charge Of by relatives.
Mr.. Chesterfield Bowles, OF this city,
who had been missing from his home, ON
Fifth between Bainbridge and Porter
streets, since last Thursday, and for whom
search had been made in vain, was found
floating in the Manchester canal Sunday.
The body was viewed by Coroner Ingram,
who declined to hold an inquest, and was
afterwards taken in charge by friends and
inferred.
Benjamin Perkins Owen, Jr., Esq, OF
the Wing, returned to his home, in this
city, last night after ten days sojourn at
the sea-shore hale and hearty.
Mayo's bridge, since It's thorough re-
pair. now hardly vibrates on the passage Of
the heaviest vehicle. IL Is admitted that
the bridge is now stronger than it was
ever before.
A prominent Hull-street businessman
attempted 10 shuttle of this mortal coil last
week by taking morphine, but failed on
account OF taking an overdose. After
wards he tried to sever his iugular with q
shoe-knife, but was again disappointed In
his efforts TO become cadaver. Since then
he has been all right and apparently salts
fed with his lot.
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TIE FIRST CONFEDERATE SOLDIER KILLED.
Henry l.. wyatt, who WAS killed ut Bethel
Juno 10, 1861. was a native OF Henrico
county. lie was born near what is no"
known as Twenty-third and Nenable
streets. At that time it was not incorpo-
rated Wyatt has relatives still living i'll
this city, and his grave at Hollywood Is an
nually decorated by them. North Caroii-
mans claim the first white child born in Eir-
ginia. and now they Dare claim the first
Confederate soldier killed in this same
state. Wyatt was at his death member OF
North Carolina regiment. "The Old
North State" deserves full credit, not only
for this but for much other gallant service
during the war between the states, which
she has never received.
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DEATH OF AN OLD CIT1zEN.-Captain
Michael Seager5 died suddenly at the resi-
dence of his bFther-in-law, Mr. John
Manders, Coalfeld, Chesterneld county
nSudov. 9Th instant, in his siXty-siXth year.
Captain Seagers was born in Ireland, and
came to Virginia upwards OF forty years
ago. Most OF this time he resided in tins
city. and was always a respected and
valued citizen. In 1S49 he was elected a
lieutenant in the old Montgomery Guard
Company c, First Virginia inlantry. oP1n
the breaking out Of the war he went TO
Manassas with that gallant old regiment.
No man served more faithfully. lie was
always ready to do and die for his adopted
State. After the war he moved to Chester
field county, where he was engaged IN ner'
chantie business with Mr.. MandeIs up nS ~
tbo time NJ his death. A better friend ana
citizen never resided amongst u.s..
His funeral will take place from 81
Peters Cathedral this morning at O'CLOCK
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DrpIcAToRY SERVICES AT THE FIRST ar,
r,cAy CuuRcm.-The main audienee-rooh ie. pon
he upper floor OF the h@op pirss remndeled m, and
cnmnleted c,Sr was dedicated to the service OF Oh
IT," ,In'i~hty God sunday. BY sunrise there
Aere people about the building .sr,Ts waiting gdSG ioI
seat.. se and number Of excursion trans trans
landed here reinforcements for our drc;sss na;.,e
c"lored population. The morning exercises
coloa.~ ioa oanJpcted by Rev. Harvey johnson,
%e1 ", Baltimore; those Of the afternoon SGhsTt Dy
ol OF p n,d and honored pastor Rev. DR.. Koper'
tne pS,ond o and those at night by Rev. u. a.. A.
RIack !, % OF Petersburg. On each occasion as''l
the e' congregation was truly tremenGouI,' nHsra,
and the collections were ,arSe Seart a1 oi their
a,iu saithiul pastor, Rev. J. II. Holmes WI, WIZ,
... desires - to see the debt extinguished. u, ou,
colored friends now have very hahuso'"'
and commodious church.
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CASE POSTPONED. Christopher Goode,
charged with shooting and killing winston
Robinson, was before the Police Court yes
terdav. lie also shot his wife, and as her
condition is still critical, and the most OF
the evidence against Goode circllmstantlal,
Mr.. S. b. Witt, Commonwcalth's attorney
asked that the ease be continued until sep
tember lst. This was done.
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co,oRyp BAPTIST SUNDAY-ScHooL GAlos
nv" oo1o CoIored Baptist Sunday School Union
,rns ns held at the fiith-strect church SUNDAY ~
was w,asrnneoonMWiliam ne.u II. Davis (presidenp I'm IN
abe chair. After singing, reading syom 0a the the
@ Scrntures, and prayer, reports from were s%e
Si1Iepent schools were read. when Subject Mss
YER very encouraging; An e. essay Their Chil'
dran was read by Mary Harris, o. aise Ise
Name Manchester school. Addresses si,Iss omd mi' J. III
delivered by Daniel Williams anu o -
Presley. -, tho Union will b'
held al the First church on the n'''
| in September,
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SIMMER RESORTS.

V,HE CELEB BRATED WILEY
Il sPRINGS-AN uNEQUALLED ALTEkA-
TIVE AND TONIC CHALYBEATE AND SUI
PHUR-in the picturesque scenery ana pracinf
...D...saI.. ~ N'-i"t~' e"ppled with Telegraph
burg eleven miles distant, with our great railway
system Will be open until OCTOBER 10Th: -,
The SUPERIOR BAND OF SIX PIECES VIII
be retaIncd during September; aud OF the nearly
four hundred guests now present at least two nun
drcd are expected To remain during uat anu 'ie
ensuing months. - - ,,,-,.,.
The TABLE is one Of the best at cur virginia
Springs ard the amusements, attention, ana com-
fort are unsurpassed.
RATES or BOARD FOR September and October,
Address j. WATKINS LEE.
an S-eodlw Manager Rawley springs.
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NOTICE. Having purchased the entire
~ Interest OF Robert ", Traylor In his patents
for GRINDING MICA AND FOR MICA
STARCH notice is hereby given that WILLIAM
A. IARGROVE will continue the business for me
at No. 20 south Fifteenth street, Richmond, Va.
y. ID. HARGRONE.
AvCUST 7, 1882. au S-Tu&Th
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ENTRANCE AND CLEARANCE. The Ameri-
can bark John X. StanhOpe, Captain John
Dewinter master, was entered at the GUS
tom-house yesterday with cargo OF guano
from the Orchilla islands, West Indies.
The Dutch brig Jeanette, 100 tons, Cap
tain B. ID. kolk, was cleared for Rio
Grandc do sui with 1000 barre Is OF Hour,
valued at SlO,SsO, shipped by the HaXall-
Crcnshaw Company.
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DOCKBRfDGE ALUM SPRINGS,
IL ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA,
OPEN FOR VISITORS JUNE lsT.
CAPACIrY. 1000 GUESTS.
EII.nlEg g.

d.. ,ov .........s so
Per month (Of thirty dnysD................. tV ~
Two months or more ach...,..........''''' oV W
Take branch railroad At Goshen, Chc-hl ehhc a'lu
Ohio railway, for springs. only tbirty-hVe iiIin-
ue,' ride through beauti fu ana picture sue .ai @
iav Ia thc 1re,d fountain y hedhh. Inc ehilIc
nrycuises have undergone thorough and complete
rrpairs, placing the property ~ seconh 10 no no
,y,,srinV-place In this country. nome TOT ,!c
,n,,iid kmuaements Of every description LOT
those seeking recreation and pleasure. me huhn s,
INK and fishing. cordial Nifglnh "Ii'p'no n, -
male our guests comfortable satisfied; ana hsppy'
n''"' ''' EUGENE q. PElTON,
-, o., General Manager.
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Two Men KILLED. D.-Sunday night the
No, . Chesapeake and Ohio railway tram
ran ran over and killed, at the Brickyard cross
;nn no. near Ashland, KY, Brigham Young
and Painter Mehan. They were both from
Ironton. Imu and were persons Of bad charac-
ncnitcntiary. 1t is supposed that t2ey ny
We're i~ere drunk and asleep on the track. one
had his head entirely severed from tne
lho,iders: no" the other had the crown OF his
sno naod cnt of. The Coroner held IN inquest,
nnJ noJu in tbe verdict Of the jury, stating SUB
stantially these facts, the officers o, ,ro% tne
roiIway company were exonerated from
all blame. -
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~ have been troubled with liver complaint, KID
ney disease. and bad blood for a long time. have
used SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR, and II has
done me more good than all the medicines / ever
took. GEORGE n. PRATT,
United states Deputy Collector, Second District,
Georgia"
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