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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

In their circular of last week Messrs.
JONI A. HMBiEToN a Co., OF Baltimore.
quote a paragraph from the Dispatch. and
then by way Of comment quotes one bear
ing on the same point from the Lon
don Tunes. We attach no importance
whatever TO what the Times says in
this connection. It's paragraph is an
ebunition of spleen, and was. intended
20 operate as a threat. Having thorough
contempt for the people Of the United
States, and knowing nothing whatever as
TO their characteristics, and regarding JoHN
BULL as worldwide dictator. the Times
lets fly what it supposes TO be thunder
bolts, but what we IN this country know
70 DO nothing more than broomstraws.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
On OUR FIRST FLOOR

va show LhCE-BED SETS, MARsElLLES
QUILTS. BLANKETS, AMI HANDHERCHltF5
Of every description TIDES. TABIE-CLOTHS.
NAPKINS. TO FELS. CURTAINS, TABLE,
STAND, and PIANO COVERS; STAMPED
LINEN sPLAsuERs. TRAY-CLUTHs, NAP
KISS, and rABLE-COVERS; APRONS. PILLOW
sHAM~, and NURSES CAPS MuFFLERS, 81 =
PESDERs, SCARFS. BOWS. TIES FINE DRESS
SHIRTS. NIGHTCAPs. DRESSING GOWNS,
and sMOkING-JACKErS.
DRESS GOODS Of every description, and a
largo assortment ~ DRESS Trimmings, JEW
ELRY. COMES, BRUSHES, Wulshs, PLAYING
CARDS, MCFfs, CAPEs, and BOAs; RUGS.
CARPETS, HASSOCKs, OTTOMANS, WINDOW
SHADES. and CURTAIN FIXTURES; TRUNKS
sATCHEL,, BAGS, PURSES. and POCKET
BOOKS, Gnd hundreds Of other arucles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH.
BY THE DISPATCH COMPANY

The DAILY DISPATCH "a delivered 20 sub
pcribers Mt FIvrKEs csSrs per week. payable 70
,he carrier weekly. Mailed at t6 per annum;
IS for ak months. $3.50 for three months 5oc.
for one month.
The sgMI-wEsKLY DISPATCH ast2 per an
nun, or 81 for six months
The WEEKLY DISPATCH at 81 per Gnanm
The SUNDAY DISPATCH at $50 per annum,
tis5c for SIX months
Subscriptions in all cases payable in advance.
and no paper continued after tho expiration OF
the time paid for. Send postofico money
order check. or registered letter. Currency
cent by mail will be at the risk Of tho sender
Subscribers wishing their pssI~ofncc changed
must give their old as well a. their new post
cfnce. Sample copies free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
1885, CHRISTMAS 1889.
MONDAY, DEC. 2D.
.OuR HOLIDAY DEPARTMENT
Is NOW OPEN.
Is NOW OPEN

As usual We show tho largest. Dos, assorted
and cheapest stock Of goods suitable for HOLl-
DAY PRESENTS In this State.
on OUR SECOND FLOOR will DO found
DOLLS, DRUMS. MAGIC-LANTGRNs. sUPLE-
JACKS, SURPnISE-BOXES. BOOKS, GAMES,
IRON, TIN and WOODEN TOYS, MECHANICAL
TOYS. WAGONS, sLElGHs, CARTS, sHOO-
Fills, DEXTERs, TRICYCLEs, BICYCLES. and
yELOCIPEDEs; STEAM ENGINES, BASKETS,
PHOTOGRAPH. AUTOGRAPH. and SCRAP Al
BUNS; CHRIspMAs-TKEEH HOLDERS. CHRIST
MAs-TREE ORNAMENTS, and NOTE PAPER
In fancy boxes, DOMfSOEs, CHESS MEN, LOT
TO. BACKGAMMON, JAPANESE SCREENS,
ROSE-JARs, VASES, TEA-SETs, DISHES,
PLATES. aud ORNAMENTS. FANS, UNBliEL-
LAS, PARASOLs, ROCKING aud SWINGING
HORSES, aud laudreds Of other articles.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

The Tribune SAYS: a Pennsylvania hard
ware dealer is reported as asserting that
six pistols are sold in the North 10 one in
the South and the statement seems 10 be
regarded by the Charleston Ne'rsa and Co'a'i0'
rs indicating that we northerners are more
bloodthrsty than our southern brethren"
Well that's exactly what's the matter with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

INp0TlAI T'I'8TNTI y " I7I7I-7-'7-'I
SUFFOLK. VA. December 2.-On Saturday
night a negro snatchei a handbag from O
lady on the street and made his escape.
The satchcl contained eight dollars IN
money.
Considerable excitement was caused here
Yesterday afternoon 10y Francis Shepherd
shooting twice ut W. 4. Bond. Commis-
sioner Of the Revenue for Nansemond
county. Both are colorcd. Shepherd was
crested and had a hearing before Justice
Hersev Woodward. who sent him on 60 the
grand jury, which viii meet next Monday.
The evidence failed to show any immediate
provocation for the shooting, but the cause
i supposed to be Jealousy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

School STATISTICS the Superintendent
Of the Census desires 20 gather reports Of
unincorpoIated private schools-not df
public nor parochial schools, nor Of incor-
porated ones. His circular states that any
lists Of private schools, no matter how
brief. or names of SINGLE schools, no matter
how humble, open in amy part of the pres
ent school year. with the address OF the
principal teacher of each, viii be Of assist
ance 10 his Office. Mr.. Robert p. PORTER,
Washington. D. c., is the Superintendent
of the Cnnsus.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

fsnncLal telerram % La nlspat,.

ISV0lIHl IOI01T7TI ~ 77I' I''-I-FF
Rocky MoUvT, Va, December Bird
Woods and Mamie Woods, charged with
arson. were brought into court to-day, and
owing % the absence Of witncssos the cases
were set for tomorrow. Tho Sheriff sent
for the absent witnesses. and the trial VIII
take place tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
MATCHES. JEWELRY. Sc.

Observation-Disclosures CAN q
III PURCHASE GOLD and SILVER < n
WATCHES and DIAMONDS on lNsTAi-stA-e2
MkNTs at cash prices. Goods guaranteed es
represented. Address RELIABLE, Post-ofiice
Bax No. 30 no21~TIl-sa&Anlm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-TUESDAY, DECEMBER ., 1889.
ACCIDENT AT GOSHEN.
Iron Output Of the Victoria Furnace.
- AL. .-,.o,,, o., tho ptsnafoh

GOSHEN. VA, December 2.-The Modoc
iumped the track at Victoria Furnace to-
day. and seriously, if not fatally, injured
Carl Coverstone, Of Mines, Va. His left
leg is badly mangled below the knee and
he is internally hut.
The output Of the Victoria furnace for
the last twenty -four hours is 40 tons OF iron.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

The Baltimore sun, in discussing the
oystcr-troublc between Maryland and VIZ
einia growing out Of the Hog-Island-fats
incident, says
"Thclettar Of Governor Lee, of Virginia,
to Governor Jackson concerning the lat
characterization declaring the Ho.-Island
flats open 10 Maryland and Virginia OYSTER
men Is courteous and temperate state
ment of The Virginia sidcofthc controversy,
and prefers "a request for delay Of fur
thcr Executive action on Governor Jack
sons part, which il would seem 20 be the
part of interstate comfy TO accode to-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
WEDDING INVITATIONS.

tons vary less in style than any ether engraving
we aim to pay special attention TO those changes
ana make use Of only tho latest accepted stylos.
The wedding stock is the best and most approved
STYLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

80, ,.-- ,,.-....... .,t ..-,..-, Ella. ,,,-e p
nav, e.. a v,ri.
All 5Ic good iu plaiis, Stripes, and Plain Color
reduced t0 49, yard;
Ausl Bf0aiciOt4- rcl 4r.d 10 ~, yard;
Al. ZEE. Habit Cloths roiu.eI to -j';
All i'c. Dress 1oois r.ilc"i Dob -t;
Az Pee ueurIei,as ana AVE-" COL lr'ois nov @lr'
CT0ATS
0nr sio-,, ls TOO large 10 .numora.o stylos and
prices. but here th3 knife VIA rut deep on
every Clcas Plr.h1-ei az u- during this 4" x
$50 VII allow r.7d ti GUMS Ut ~ i'i ,'i.,' ID" 7
r. yon buy 81 ialo N.i' TO zee. y, VIII. WI, '.', Y
co't you ti.-3' Ut ..u uN! on. "a. 3. "a WY o'l1
cost son s'i't ftu t-' iii'"' WIZ unls .'-. '.i
f-' lul- "..A. i-', "i o.. ' d.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
,,rr nr MllNr. corNrY or cuMnEnLlNp-ss: .

ATE CuMBEEtAsD-ss:
"A qaauaoi
Mutual COMPANY LAS a wh being
Of
Of
ehes 0
hecno hand and ame ne s wy once
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

The World exclaims: lIurrahing over
the first five millions is waste of breath
Let's hurrah for the second. and get il q"
Other cities would do well to keep their
hands ia their pockets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
Our HOLIDAY ST0Cl

will embrace the cream Of tho market, including
gifts for the old o. we'll as young. Fine Leather
and Plush Goods, ladies' and GeniIemen,s
Goli Novelties, Fancy Ink-stands snd Paper
Weights. Writing Desks, Lap Tablets, Scrap
Books, Photograph-Albums, Pastels and Mount
cd Photographs, including American and For
eign Views, Madonna Mounts, Water Colors,
anc many new and desirable Mounts never
shown before. Fine Illustrated Books, Booklets,
less variety,
cordial invitation is extended to all 70 como
and soc our stock. No trouble toshoW goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

"The iceman who was elected to Con-
crc-s IN New York yesterday is political
freak" But it was nevertheless cold day
for somebody.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
Il EFT HOME. IN MANCHESTER.

II HUMT,l IN MANNn ID III,
IL VA, on last saturday, November 30, 1857,
about ) o'clock r. NJ. my son, HOWARD J..
MONTAGUE, In company with another youth
larger than himself. Howard Is nearly fourteen
years old, toisraDly fair skin, black eyes and
hair. and his front teeth are little brOai, and
his two front teeth are little decayed. lie has
two suits OF clothes With hin, bat which no has
on do not know. One OF them IL q ligut brown
suit; and the other suit-the coat was very dark
brown and hts pants dark with small plaid. His
hat 10 light browa inclined 70 DO sharp at tho
top lie Is incilned 10 bend forward little when
walking. II any information can be had from
any one In the city or the country that will lend
me 10 his recovery they will be- amply re-
warded Tor their trouble
December 2. 1854 X A. MONTAGUE
de 3-ditdsHlIs Manchester. Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

Portugal still wants a republic. Well,
for gracious sake, le,her have one; nobody
cnrIa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

"Thc report that the Amer Of Afghan
istan is dead is IA rumor" A mer0 rumor,
Won mean
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
ADVERTISING RAT rs.
HAIYIScH ORIRsa

Reading notices IN renging- matter Vpe' i've
lines or less. 81 in nonparoil leaded, &c
Gard Of rates for more space furnished on ap-
plica;iOn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

We believe Toplady is the author Of the
expression cOusistency's jewel -
Ly4ctbTa Mars.
ON what authority? We had supposed
that its author was unknown
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

All letters and kilograms must BE- addressed
ieTHE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications win no. DO re-
turned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
OUR $50 FOUNTAIN PEN.

Pen that We guarantee 70 give satisfaction. fitted
with ii-karat gold pen, Iridium points II not
satisfactory MONEY REFUNDED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

1TEMBERS OF RICHMOND~M.
vi LODGE. NO. 10, 4. J.. AND a. M,-NE
You VIII please a.tcul stated comm DO
cation of your Lodge THIS 'lucsdayl ~ EN- Ntf
a. c.a1o'ci0rk Brethren q sister lodge ave IRA
teruany invited 90 attend.
by order ~ the ~. d. .. j.. PAkhhh'
u. y IL Hn.r.inrE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

sILyTRwARE. A.

suyTRwABE, a.. $500.
CULVER SPOONS,
- FORKS.
IsA.
DINNER,
AND
BREAKFAST
SERVICES
Al PRICES
KLRGANrLN-MADs
DIAMONDS,
NAtNhtS
JaWkIkl,
PLATED WARS,
SILVER NOVELfikS
TIE PARIS EXPOSITION. -,
M o.s,. baltimore. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

window shades fulleivfee
Ille. uI'Il, any ordinary
f'yo window. cold cai0re,
r- flr. green. bronze.
dark brown. olive, with 70
iurh fringe au1 an ny-
lures complete really %
hang. including uail-,
cord. c'c. Price today
will Doc 3-c. fOr ms many as
Won want Better lay in n
supply, for they usually
soil 90 See.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03

RlCHNoSp. va, November o., 1883,
VHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
i STOCKHOLDERS Of ne GRAY NATIONAL
TTLAUTOGKApH COMPANY WA lee held a.
No.Ill3 east Nalu street, Room .. .ao-oud ioerJ
Richmond Vs., "a WEDNESDAY. Dcrcu. Der
lItn. atls O'Clock N. CHARLES b. coos.
no 21-2w Treas rcr.
NOTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEET
y INC or THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
RICHMOND AND DANNILLt RAILROAD COM
PANY wilt be held at the oTice Of The Company
iu the city o. ki,nmcud, Va, on WEDNESDAY,
tho an day q December, le-9. at j. o'clock ".
The transfer books viii b. closed OF O'Clock p
81. November 2itn, and reoponed at ID O'Clock
A. VI. December ,, IS-l. b. BROOKE,
no 9J-id Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
GRAND
VI CLOSING SALE

NITTELDORFER'S GRAND
Va CLOsINGsALE
OUR CLOSING-SALE PRICES
ON
PLUSH AND CLOTH WRAPS.
Plush jacket. sl56-formcr price, $3.50;
Plush Cloak. sllf9 former price, s225J;
Plush Cloak, Fl413-former price, go;
Plush Modicska. slt78 former price. $3.50:
Cloth Jackets az il.33-iOrner prices, Aij;
Cloth Jackets at s21i, s2tj tA33, fhlj, and
s6ai-torner prices KATY double the above
Thsss goods must be sold All in want Of
WRAPS should give "a a call.
OUR CLOSING-SALE PRICES
CARPETS, OIL-CLOTHS, MAT
TINGS, AND II 0 U s T.
FURNISHINGS.
Hemp Carpets at H.. IL, aud l9c.-former
prices, y. -. and 3Uc;
Cottage Carpets at lsS aad 23c.-former pricos,
Ingram aH1 CARPETS at TO- 49, ~ 81 81 49, and ioc
for All-Wool-former prices Just So, per
cent higher;
3-Ply Carpets az 7sc. former price, 81;
4Jc. for a Tapestry rpet-tormer price, &c;
Brussels Carpets At -. 81, %, and ~. Tor tho
beat--can and examine;
Tapestry Rugs nc a.. 55c., 5l.2S, and $l.5j-Worth
double tho money
SMYRNA Hugs NJ 80, 81, %, 01c, tl93, f.65, f2.l0
slTs, ana s3.22-al 81 sacrnce-a reduc-
ton Of 80 per cent:
Floor Oll-Clons al q. q, SO, 70, and i5c.-ro-
duccd G3A per cent;
Inoleum a. 50 and Csc. FOR the best goods;
haltncs az TO- H. y. a. II, sud IS. Tor the best
goods These pri,e5 are much below the
aolual cost OF ;ho goods
OUR CLOSING-SALE PRICES
ON
DRESS GOODS.
"a Uenriettas at ec-former price, i2Hc.
s;ripei Henrietta at 1sc-iormer price, 25c
striped and side Band Dress Goods at this
closing sale, 2ic.-forner price, Mhc.;
Plaid aud striped Dress Goods al Sgc.--former
price. 60c.:
ALL Wool Black Henrietta. 30 inches wide 4sc.-
former price, Csc only few pieces tort;
D. Z l. MlTTELDORFRR
de 3-Tu.tTh 5z7 Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
MEETINGS.


GEAND sFcEETAGy's OFFICE,
RiCuNOSD, Va, December D., 1889.
TIME MOST WORSHlPFUL.A1
/ GRAND LODGE OF A. r. and a. NJ
NASON5 wln hold it- ocengndrei-nnd-
twelfth grand ann 30 communication IN 81
Aihaus Nali Oh TUESDAY tho 10th instant 90 %
O'Clock b. 81.
Delegates and members are requested 10 Dc
prompt ln thor atfcnilnro.
By dnisrof the Mos, Wor,hipful Grand Master.
WILLIAM 10. l-AAC-,
doafd Grand Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
STATION ERY.I han

Fine Writing Papers, embracing the bcs, Eng-
lsh and American makos. Besides this, we re-
coiye always the new things In the Stationery
line. The latest Dark-Colorsd Papers, White
and Colorcd Inks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
ALMOST
GIVEN Avn Az.
- '"''''T D'ckenas Complete
BOOKS IN SETS woraa.~...... 20

pieie Works.................... %
George Enors Complete Worss.-.......... %
Carlylc's complete WORKS, Il yol-.....-... 20
Guizors History Of France, yoL....... Oh
Macaulay's History Of England, Nol...... GO
scott's Novels. - %
All The Miscellaneous Books. inciuling Juye-
nile ana Toy Books, Poetry, Biography, History,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-12-03
FOR
TODAY. TUESDAY.

dust n All-W0ol Black Jer-
Roy Jackets. new Diroc-
f0iro shape. rrvers, vest
front, bell siecyos, large
buttons. bound, silk braid,
oil sizes. 81, 80, 80, b. &C.
g., 10 To-day we soil Tor
g.. Remember. Gao same
jackets usually sellforf go.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-11-09
Additional Locals.

THE First M. f. Church, OF this
city, Is free from indebtedness. The
erection Of the present building was
commenced in 1868, and the build
ing was completed in 1870. Since
that time many fine improvements
have been made, until including the
interest paid, the entire amount OF
Indebtedness assumed by the con-
gregation and stewards aggregated
$4,000. The entire indebtedness was
paid off recently and there are sever
al hundred dollars in the treasury.
Last Sunday morning and night, and
Monday night, jubilee services were
held in commemoration of the lift
ing of the debt and great joy pre-
vailed among the membership and
the many friends ofthe church. Rev.
Owens, the pastor who was in charge
when the work began, and Presiding
Elder Baker, were present, and many
were the "reminiscences recalled, and
fervent prayers offered. Monday
night the mortgage and old notes
were reduced to ashes in the pres
ence Of an immense audience, and
Bros. Chambers and Bristor deliver
ed interesting addresses, relative to
the early history of the church. The
lifting of the debt is mainly due to
the systematic and persistent course
pursued by the present pastor, Rev.
John Edwards. Indeed the work he
has accomplished is monument to
his worth and perseverance. We
congratulate the congregation, and
hope that with the liquidation of the
old debt, there may be born new
and even more vigorous desire to
push forward the gospel of humani-
ty. May the future be replenished
with usefulness and prosperity. OF
the old board of trustees, in exist
ence when the work was instituted,
but two remain--Messrs. Ed. j.
Chambers and Henry Grim. The
others have moved away, or "cross-
ed over the river to rest meath the
shade Of the trees.n
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-11-09
THE CATHOLIC CONGRESS AT BAL
TIM0RE.
Half Rates Via the B. & o.

Delegates and others attending
the Catholic Congress, TO be held at
Baltimore, November 10th to 18th,
should travel via the Baltimore and
Ohio r. r. Reduced rstes will be
made from all points en- the b. & o.
east of the Ohio River, for all trains
November 7th to 18th, valid for re-
turn trip until November l6, inclu-
sive. The magnificent buildings OF
the new Catholic University are To-
Gated upon the Metropolitan Branch
of the b. & o. r. r. in the suburbs
of Washington, and . fine view Of
them can be obtained from the win
dows of all B. & o. trains approach
ing Washington from the west.
Please bear in mind that all trains to
Baltimore from the West run via
Washington. mat.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-11-09
Losing a Bio Fee.

Ex-Gov. Thos. Fl. Watts, recently
elected president of the Alabama
Bar Association, an Albanian who
has helped make history as Attor-
ney-General of the Confederacy and
Governor Of the State during the
war. He tells some good stories on
himself. He and Col. John A. FL
more were the attorneys for the
Southern Express Company against
Agent Maroney, at Montgomery,
who stole an express package con-
tanning $40, 900 before the war. They
got retaining fees Of 500 each. It
was hard to obtain evidence until q
Pinkerton detective got into Marc.
ney's confidence. Maroney agreed
to give him the stolen money, ex-
cept $500 which he had spent, for
safekeeping. On the day of the trial
the detective walked into the court
room with Maroney's satchel con-
tanning the money. Maroney wilt
ed, pleaded guilty and was sent to the
penitentiary. The next day Colonel
Sanford, of the express company,
called at the office of Watts q Eli
more to ascertain their fee. After q
consultation the Governor said they
decided to ask sis, 900 each.
Fifteen hundred dollars !" repeat
ed Sanford.
ayes, sir" replied the Governor,
SHUT if you think it is too high we
are open for debate"
ooh, no." replied Sanford, ~ had
filed out and brought checks with
me for $4,000 each"
sand So" the Governor tells it,
-four modesty lost us just $1,000
each. "-Bsrminghans Chronicle.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-11-09
Friohtened to Death

Mrs. Bailey Cockerille, an aged
widow, who lived four miles south
of Leesburg, Va, was frightened to
death recently. Her son-in.law, Da-
vid Blair, went home drunk and as
saulted his wife. The old woman
interfered fo- the protection Of her
daughter, when Blair threatened to
kill her, aud went to the bureau
drawer to get his pistol. The old
lady rushed from the house scream
ing, HE will kill me-" An unmar-
ricd daughter ran after her, trying
to get her back and to allay her
fears. She succeeded finally in get
ting her into the house and on the
bed, but in a minute or two she fell
back, foaming at the mouth and ex-
claiming still, "He will kill me-
died. Justice Sterling Murray is
sued warrant for his arrest, and he
was lodged in the jail.---Alerandria
Gazette.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1889-11-09
Cases Of Marvellous Recovery.

The extent of the injury which
man can suffer from and yet live il
simply marvellous, as the following
case shows. 1t also offers some evil
dence of the skill of our surgeons Of
the present day. A Partisan, aged
90 years, swallowed wooden spoon.
Twelve hours after he felt severe
pains, and had a sensation of tearing
asunder in the neighborhood of the
stomach. In o short time the spoon
could be felt just little above the
navel The following day his ply
stefan, lie Dentu, cut down and
opened the stomach, but found it
empty. He then made an incision
over the spoon an easily extracted it.
Now, in this case, the spoon bored
through the walls Of the stomach,
and finally passed out of it into the
abdominal cavity, some IL or 10
hours after it had been swallowed.
The tear it made in the stomach
healed up with exceeding rapidity,
and although that organ was taken
out and carefully examined when LIE
Dentu opened it--forty-three hours
after the spoon had been swallowed
NO trace Of the tear could be found.
Another marvellous feature about
this case was the wandering about OF
the spoon in the abdominal cavity
without setting up inflammation. The
operation lasted little over two
hours, including the chloroforming,
and a speedy recovery took place.
In itself there was perhaps nothing
wonderful, for gastronomy Is now
quite frequently performed, and none
has, we believe, better record to
show than our own Boston surgeons.
In some respects this case was no
more interesting than that Of an in
mate in one of our hospitals here.
A man swallowed set of false teeth.
They did not pass down into the
lstomach, but remained lodged in the
lower part of the passage to it. The
attending surgeon opened the stom-
ach, dislodged the teeth and removed
them. "A speedy recovery took
Boston Herald.
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oAKToN.

Mr.. A. 7. Harper is building a
house.
Mr.. Jacob Studenwalt sold his
farm to a German and bought the
one owned by Mr.. Bowers and Dan.
Shriver.
Mr.. Ham Philips is in the country
breaking colts, while breaking one
for Mr.. Solomon Shriver he was bad
ly kicked and is now at home. We
hope he will soon be well.
Miss Flory Bodine is the guest OF
Mrs. Stearns.
Viola daughter Of Joseph Shriver
is sick with pneumonia, DR.. Hanna
attending.
Mr.. Armp Wilson is building a
house. WHO BEsY.
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F. j. CHENEY & Co,

THOSE who attended eve, Us &
Co.," at the Central Opera House
last Saturday night, with the expec-
tation of witnessing a first-class per-
Torrance, were generally disappoint-
ed. The show has hardly one re-
deeming feature, and should be de-
nounced by the press of the State.
The large audience present grew
tired of the smart Ellie George and
the miserable singing, and but for
the merits of the old gentleman who
personified the Veterinary doctor and
the "dude,' few would have remained
until the performances ended. 1t is
seldom the Central Opera House is
imposed upon in this respect, and
had not the troupe been so lavishly
praised by the news papers, it never
would have been given date here.
1t is "ratty," very much so, indeed.