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The people at the Worlds

The people at the Worlds
Dispensary of Buffalo, N. Y,
have a stock-taking time once
a year and what do you think
they do? Count the number
Of bottles that've been re-
turned by the men and women
who say that DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery or
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton didn't do what they said
it would do.
And how many do you
think they have to count.
One in ten2 Not 0ne IN fae
hwatedI
Here are two remedies
one the Golden Medical Dis
covery, for regulating and in
vigorating the liver and purify
ing the blood; the other, the
hope Of weakly womanhood,
and they've been sold for
years, sold by the million bot
ties; sold under bosztis,e
guarantee, and not one in five
hundred can say:
" 1t was not the medicine for
me "
And-is there any reason
why you should be the one ?
And-supposing you are what
do you lose ? absolutely
x0fklao !
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Timber, Mineral, Farm Lands and Ranches
in Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Arkansas,
bought and sold. Tyler q Co., Kansas City, Mo.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19
STANDARD FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY

Cure Indigestion. Sour Stomach. Hea,t;
burn, Flatnlency, Collie and az i'fsesses ! i
the Stomach; CostiYeness, Inflammation
Diarrh9a, Piles, and Diseases ofthe Bowels;
Congestion, BiliOusness, JAundice, Nausea
Headache, Giddlness, Nervousness, Wan
dering Pains, Malaria, Liver Complaint,
and all Diseases arising from Gorged and
Sluggish Liver They clean the mucous
coats, reduce gorged or congested condi-
tons, break up stubborn complications, re-
store free, healthy action to the organs, and
give the system chance 10 recover tone
and sirangth They are
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b. b. EARNsHAw. VIM. z. KARNhHAw.
B. B. EarnshaW & Bro.
Wholesale and Retail GrOcers.
Flour, Feed, Grain & Liquor Dealers,
Cor. IL and NJ SITS. S. E.,
tGaddis Old Stand)
WASHINGTON, D.. C.

HAVING greatly enlarged our business by
III securing two large warehouses for store
ing the immense stock of goods that we are
compelled to carry to supply the extraordi-
nary increase in our trade. We will say, that
we are now prepared TO meet all demands for
goods In our line at prices that will satisfy
all buyers. We are large receivers of Flour
and Grain from the West. Groceries and
Liquors from first hands and with the expe-
rience of twenty five years in the business
we can safely promise our friends that we
will meet their expectatio 5. Remember our
Farmers Brands OF Flour. "W hite and Gold"
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Winter patent; "Drusilla," Choice Winter
patent; "Our Secret" Fancy Fam ly; 'Sun
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Goods packed and delivered to transport
tation companies free of charge.
Buists' celebrated Garden Seeds in large
assortment.
B. 3. EARNSHAw & BRO,
Cor. II and VI streets $. e.
WASHINGTON. Dc.
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viii forfeit the above amount, II fail to
prove that Floraplexion II the best medicine in
existence for Dyspepsia, Indigestion or Bilious
ness. IL Is a certain cure, and affords imme-
diate relief,in cases Of Kidney and Liver Conn
plant, Nervous Debility and Consumption
FloraplexiCn builds up the weak system and
drnggist for 1t and get well. Valuable bo0k
aThing Worth knowing also, sample bottle
sent free; all charges prepaid. Address Frank
lin Hart. IS Warren street. New York.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19

The Russian Government is ORGANIZING la b.
oratorcs for the manufacture Of explosives.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19

MANY persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns iron Bit
tiers rebuilds the system, aids digestion re-
moves excess Of bile, AMI cures malaria A
splendid tonic for women and children.
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FITS stopped free by Or. KLINE's GRRAr
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bottle
free. Dr. Kline, 93l Arch ST., Phila Pa
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Lee Was Chinese Headache Cure. Harm
less in effect, quick and positive in action.
sent prepaid on receipt Of 81 per bottle.
Adeler & Co, 522 Wyandotte ST., Kansas City Mo
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19

The waiter In busting restaurant always
"sets the table, in roar,
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y, xt year bicycles will be made Of alumni
mum and will have the dev.cs known as the
pneumatic tire.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19
Love Is more than emotion.

LADIES needing a tonic. or children who
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bitiers. 1t Is Pleasant to take, cures Malaria,
Indigestion, Biliousness and Liver Complaints
makes the BlOod rich and pure.
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counter 'rritsnt-The shopper who
do sn't buy anything.
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ANY person sending Us their name and adj
dress Will receive information that will lead
10 fortune Benz. Lewis s. Co., Security
Building, Kansas City, Mo.
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At Eureka. Cal, a m ner has pet sheep
that follows him all through the mlns,
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L. M. SWITZERLAND,
"A u Q II IONEER
Port Tobacco. Charles County Md.

VIII attend to all business entrusted Ia
him, in any portion Of the County. Com
munications addressed to i'm at Port
Tobacco will receive prompt att ntion.
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Baltimore i Potomac Railroad.

After Sunday, Gerber goth, 1873 the
trains on this road will run as follows:
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A sto'c is a man who never had the
toothache,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19

An odd thing about cots AMI shoes they're
a ways soled hefore you buy tn M
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19

ONE ENLO n -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habituaB
constipation. Syrup of Figs is&he
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have It on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
...... SAW FRANCISCO. chL.
LOUISVILLE, M FsW roRk. NJ
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IL affi cted with sore eyes use Or Isaac Thomp-
EyeWater. Druggists sell at 2Jc per bottle
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19

AT an adjourned meeting of the
FARMERS AND p LANTERS AGENCY
Of Baltimore City, held at their Office
on Wednesday, the Goth day of February
1899, JOE SHEPHERD was elected Presi
delt; J. T. BRIscoE. Vice President;
SAMUEL NJ. KINKS, Cashier, C. w.
DORSEY, Treasurer, and L. E. links,
Secretary.
The Board Of Directors for the yea
1889 was elected as follows:
l.. +. KINKS, of Frederick Co
J. Frank Talbot. Calvert Co
JOE SHEP Of Anne Arundel Co
J. p. BRISCOE, of Calvert Co.
J. NJ. CRAWFORD OF Calvert Co.
p. II. TUCK, of Baltimore City.
ADRIAN FOSEY, of Charles Co.
SAM'L NJ. KINKS, of Frederic Co
g. w. DORSEY. of Calvert Co,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19

Mn who have horse sense know when to
saw neigh.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19

TO live forever means to love forever
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19
Disappearing guns have been invented.

Oklahoma G uide Book and Map sent any where
on receipt Of 81 cts. Tyler j. Co., Kansas City, Mo.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19
DIR. SCHENCK'S
EBIEE EAnMEN
= ..@tasssstat -,
RUP
VIII Cure
COUGHS. COLDS,

HORI ANU LUNGS.
IL is pleasant 70 tho taste.
and does not contain "a particle
of opium or anything injuri-
Gus. Itis the Best Cough Med
ieine in the World. For Sale
by all Druggists. Price slice
per bottle. DR.. Schenck's Book
ON Consumption and its Cure,
mailed free. Address
Or. I.h.Schenck 1 Son. PhIla.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-12-19
Honey bees never sting one another,

d. the .oeomo.Ive that WHSLE At rs work
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9" 1t was not the medicine for
me "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
M,rylnnd News.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis ". Motter cele-
brated their golden wedding ann1iyersary
NDndav evenino ut their Frederick county
home in Emmita burg
On account of the mild winter strawber-
ries ora expected to ripen on the peninsula
by the middlc ol Mav instead OF the 1st Of
june. the usual time for their appearance.
citizens of Centreville will hold a meet
ing at tire courthouse TINS evening, dis
cu Gus matters Of local interest, and norni-
nate three candidates for town commits
sioners,
The six-year-old son Of Mr.. Josiah
Brown, of Smithsburg, Washington coun-
Nv. fell q few DAYS ago while playing in a
barn and apparently went to sleep when
removed to his home, but in a few hours
he was dead.
Roy. DR.. Theodore Barber. Rev. Or.
James Bryan. Of Cambridge; Rev. George
+. Beaven. Of Hillsborough, and Rev.
James A. Mitchell. Of Centrayille. are tho
only clergymen Of the Protestant Episco-
nal CLur n Of the Diocese Of Easton now
within its bounds who had charges when
the diocese was formed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
A GREAT UNIVERSITY.
The Institution the sIetIiodlsts win Estab-
lisli at Washington.

A Washington special says The scheme
of the new Methodist University was un-
! folded at largely-attendod mass-meeting
| Tuesday night 1t Metropolitan church.
! The house was filed. The pulpit platform
was occupied by Bishop Newman, formerly
of Washington, bu now Of the Nebraska
diocese; Bishop Hurst, OF Washington;
Senator Hawley. Congressman Elijah A.
Morse. OF Massachusetts Dr. Corey. pas
tor of the church; DR.. Bartlett, of New
York. Avenue church Hon. A. :. Pratt,
Matthew G. Emery, and Mr. Elliott, pastor
Of Foundry church.
Among those III the church were some of
the most influential citizens and wealthiest
members of Washington society. 4 num-
Der of these had already subscribed 20 the
fund, and Others brought their subscrip-
tions with them.
Bishop Hurst in o short address out
lined the plan and scope of the uniyer-
sity. lie described in glowing terms the
the highest order.
The site was one of the most desirable
around WASHINGTON. IL Is on ridge run
ming east and west, and so elevated that
one can overlook the entire city OF Wash
ington. The ground comprises ninety
acres and will cost 100000. The option
has been secured by Bishop Hurst. aud the
$40. 900 necessary for the lrst payment was
secured by subscriptions some DAYS ago.
Bishop Hurst spoke at length of the
splendid opportunities afforded in Wash
ington for successfully putting in opera
ton such plan as that proposed. He re-
ferred 20 the benefits 10 DO derived from
the National Library and Museum, and
other advantages possessed by no other
city. He WAS followed By DR.. w. A. Bart
lett. OF New York-Ayenue church.
Representative Moss and Senator Haw-
ley followed. Senator Hawley said il
should be university in the fullest sense
of the word. 1t would be q mistake. he
said, to make # q national university.
Washington. be said. had in the Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
AMID THE PINE-TAGS.
NEWS HAPPENINGS IN THE OLD
NORTH STATE.
A brilliant Marriage In chariotte-Nor'h
Carolina and yirginia-Daisy
wedding.
ESPECIAL telegram to the Di,patch.i

Cu,proTTv, n. c., March 26.-Mr. George
WASHINGTON Bethel. OF Danvillc. Va. was
,nsrricd tonight 70 Miss Lalla Oates,
langhter of Colonel and Mrs. Robert vi.
Oates. The ceremony was performed at y
o'clock in the Second PRESBYTERIAN church
by Rev. X G. Reed, the pastor. The we'd
dino was n brilliant affair, known as a
" A1srouerite wedding" The bridesmaids
wore white silk with girdles Of daisies, and
their bodices were edged with daisies. The
bride was altired III an elegant dress OF
white silk with point lace. diamond orna-
ments. and carried large bunch OF white
roses. Margucrites. or cultivated. daises
were the most conspicuous feature OF the
decoration. The pulpit was banked with
eyercreens thiokly dotted with deisies,
and graceful festoons we're .artisiically az
ranged fairy lamps shone mere and there
IN the midst Of the pyramid OK eyergreens
and flowers. The bridal party entered the
church IN the following order: Mr.. W. H..
Scales. of Rockingham, and Miss Lucy
Wrjston. of Charlotte: Mr.. Glenn. Wright.
OF Greensboro, and Miss Pet. Dowd. OF
Charlotte: Nr. Ed. OverbaUgh, OF Chor-
lotte. and Miss Lizzie Farmers, OF VII on !;
MIR. I'd. X. Bryan and Miss Nan Dowd. Of
Charlotte: hon. l.. A. james, OF DanWlle,
and Miss Annie Tate, OF Charlotte; Mr.
Robert Holt, of Graham, and Miss Blocker
Springs, Of Charlotte; Mr.. y. ). hal
c0mbc. of DaDyiile. aud Miss Louise VII.
son. OF Morganton; Mr.. W. a: Holland, OF
Danvlllc, and Miss Lily Morehcad, of
/ caksvilie: MIR. J. NJ. Scott. of Charlotte.
and Miss Ellie Elliott. Of Danvllle: nr.
Orrin Neaf Of Danville, aud Miss Birdie
Burwell, of Charlotte. d,
Mr.. G.. ". Bethel, the groom, entered
the church on the arm OF his best man, MIR.
W. d. Bethel. The bride followed with
her maid OF honor. Miss Lucy Oates. and
Miss Jennie Bethel, the first bridesmaid,
came in with Mr.. 4. Strause, Of Oxford.
Miss Addie Williams presided at the or
gan.
fully arranged bank OF flowers and wreaths
OF eveTgreens ever constructed IN that
church sir. Bethel and Miss Oates were
made man and wife. A happy conceit was
arranged of q gas-iet forming letters IN
brilliant stars OF flame. 3 d O. This was
arranged at the top of great pyramid OF
flowers in front of the pulpit. As the
preacher uttered the words ~ now
pronounce YOU man and wife" the
Is & . was blotted out, leaving a
brilliant b glowing alone. Al the conolu,
sion of the ceremony the bridal party ahd
invited guests repaired TO the elegant nome
of Colonel Oates, where reception was
eDioyed. While receiving their friends the
newly-wedded couple stood between two
large palms. Forming background WIS
a bank Of calla-lilies reaching to the CELL
IN.
MIR. and Mrs. Bethel will leave on the
Richmond and Oanville train in the morn
inc for northern tour.
Mr.. Bethel is in the tobacco business in
Danville and is one Of the representative
business young men Of that town. He has
robbed the social circle Of Charlotte OF one
OF its brightest gems.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
She Is Jones's Amanced.

Ex-senator Charles w. Jones. Of Florida
whose eccentricities have furnished fire.
quent sensations for Detroit for two years
past, sends the following letter from that
city:
" The newspaper-men seem to have for
gotten that the ex-stateman from Florida,
as the New York Word called him. is still
in Detroit. lie still holds bis fort. and is
going to make il hot for his enemies. He
expects TO be able to show up a social and
political conspiracy, the like of which was
never known in this country before. lie
can tell the conspirators that Miss ClOtilda
Palmer, of this city. Is now in Nice. and
that the publication Of her marriage with
well-known character here year ago in
New York was IL base, cowardly, false, and
atYOciOus calumny upon The character of
one of the purest aud most hiehiy-respect-
ed as well rs devout Catholic ladies in this
city.
1.-THE ex-senator can also tell the CON
spirators against his life and happiness
that Miss Palmer is and has been for years
his affiaDced Catholic wife, and at the
proper time he feels assured hat they will
come together before the holy altar of
their holy Church and there before high
Heaven render to God their mutual vows
rs man and wife. Nothing but exceptional
circumstances could have induced me to
make this publication at this time"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
TAYE TIE GRIPPE.

The thirty-six fUx-houndS composing n
well-knoWn New Hanover county pack are
all sick with the grippe in severe form.
That disease has also attacked horses IN
this State. The disease has nearly ceased
save in the country districts. -Four mem
bers of one negro family died from II IN
Granville county last week.
The municipal elections in most Of the
cities and towns IN this State will be he'd
May 9th.
Work on the electric street-railway sys-
TEN of MinstOn-Salem has begun.
j. II. Rich, well-known farmer Of Rock
incham county. died Sunday. his death
having been caused by cherry-stone
which he had swallowed some months ago.
Armour viii build large cold-storage
houses at Wilmington, ct cost of 81 900.
The largest organ IN the state has been
placed in the First Baptist church at viii
mingtOn.
Martins market at Asheville is in the
hands of the Sheriff and John Martins, Its
manager. has fed. The Bank of Ashevllie
has served an attachment for dent. Tie
market Is owned by Knoxville (Ienn.) par
ties.
In Robson county Tuesday a tree was
blown upon n fOur-mule team and the
driver was injured. 4 young man named
Bundy was killed while driving along the
road IN the same neighborhood.
While John Reynolds was telling tree
in Buncombc county Tuesday a limb fell
on his head, iniiicting injuries.
Truckers have planted peas a second
time. They are above ground and look
ing well.
The Asheville Street-Bailway Company
Tuesday confessed Judgment N favor OF H..
L. McGhee in the sum OF $4,000 10 pay It's
debts and to better operate IT'S lines.
Rev. A. Il. Shaw, of Carthage, has nc
copied call to the Third Presbyterian
church at Charlotte.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
THE OLD DOMINION.
some NEWS NOTES GATHERED HERE
AND THERE.
Notified 10 Movc--A Sudden Desth-Petcrs-
burg Excise COMMISSIONER
Tobacco.
rcors.ponaencc 0, the RIcnmOnd pI.ps,ch.l

PxTrssBuRo, Va, March 26, 1890.
A negro named James Greasy, who was
recently tried and acquitted in the County
Court of Chesterfield on. the charge OF
house-breaking, has moved with his family
TO Prince George. Several days ego. II IS
said, no discovered notice posted on
tree near his home warning him 10 leave
the city. Fearing the vengeance OF "hite
Caps" though no such organlzaton mas
pulled nm his stakes and silently moved
away in the nighttime. The man does not
enjoy a very good character IN the county,
and his departure Is probably not re-
GREETED.
SUDDEN prArH or LADY.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Coitrell. wife Of Mr..
George w. Cottrell, died suddenly nj Der
home in MatOaca yesterday afternoon. she
was about twenty-nine wears OF age, and
her illness was so brief that death occurred
before physician could reach her.
THE EXCISE BOARD.
All three Of the gentlemen who were APP
pointed on the Board OF Excise Commits
sioners for this city having declined. new
names have been suggested TO the State
Board, and il is expected that appoint
monts will be made tomorrow.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.
There Aas been n decided increase IN the
value of property in the western portion
of the CITY and beyond within the past
year. Many new buildings viii be erected
in that section during the coming season.
Indeed. Judging from the number Of con;
tracts that have been awarded. there wlu
be building boom in our city this year.
The planters throughout this
section have generally had 70 resow their
plant beds. which were destroyed by the
cold snap of a few days ago.
The petitiops for primary election and
those leaving the matter with the Central
Committee for decisions are said to be
nearly equal in the number of names
signed TO them. though the weight Of sig
natures Is said 10 be slightly in favor Of
the primary. These lists will be duly ex-
amined before any decision Is rendered.
ROBIN ADAIR,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27

The Emma Juch opera troupe made q
rapid trip Saturday between Salt Lake and
CHEYENNE in order 10 meet an operate en-
cacement in the latter city. 4 wreck near
Salt Lake caused a delay OF five hours,
which necessitatcd terrific run. Noun
tains were assembled and descended at a
speed 10 engineer had ever dreamed of,
while all previous records were broken. At
no time was the speed below mile q
minute and from Sherman to Cheyenne, q
dietln Of thirty-six miles through passes
and canyons. it was trayersed in twenty
nine minutea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
,,,.. ,,o,,, sgo.o 900 volumes, while

.,.,, I;hrorv about $50 600 .yolumer, while
shnna xers 900 900 pamphlets and in
.nere M NJ .e,rrayings. In the other libra
n ,iir raotsa . through the city were
e s,es I'", volumes on special subjects to
, Ur,n5 of # the instituton no to $4,000. He
s snb also Of the Libraries in the depart
He said this was asn ,ay o OF psge M
ship Wp. soTlS Se SS followed Senator aw
ley. .t,,o 4ho secro,or,, sc
,ho Treosurv'n he said about our right
~ n ,mpori foreign labor. Our university
contains nothing but simon-pure Amerl-
'" Lone Of the aims of the university" he
eoid "would he 20 encourage original SCI
entidc investigation and researches"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
Arrested OIL a Serious Charge.

RALEIGH, \. c., March 26.--Daniel r.
Skipper twhite), Of Brunswick. county, was
arrested last night at Wilmington. There
is a very serious charge against him. HIS
wife is in q critical condition in Whining
ton from the effects of cruel beating in
Eicted by him upon her q week ago at their
home. in Brunswick county. Her life has
been despaired Of for the last three days,
and the Mayor has taken an dite-mOriem
statement IRON the woman, 50 that it can
be used against her barbarous husband in
tho event of her death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27
Sent 10 the Pcnitcntiary.

IFIUIII VT HiII ~ VI" E''i''-1I'I
CHn1srIANsBURS, Va, March 2G.-At the
term of the County Court Just closed
James X. Polk Akers and Henry Clay Bur-
nett were sent 20 the penitentiary. the
former on the conviction OF abduction for
term of five years, and the latter got a
term of three years for DEMONSTRATING.
This makes eight sent from this county IN
five months. The docket isnow clear, and
it is to DO hoped that the. epidemic OF
crime is over for a season, at least.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-27

Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dlsp.tchl
- L u


RALEIGH, n. c.. March 25. 1890.
The shortage of " eeks Armstrong, the
negro postmaster at Rocky Mount. Is
: 1854, of which $4,000 IS Of the money
order fund. Armstrong Acknowledges that
he is short that amount, and says lie does
not know where the money is, but that he
must have spent it. The warrant tor Arm
strong was issued by United States Com
missioner Purnell. Of Raleigh, and United
States Marshal IIill made the arrest.
Armstrong is now in jail at Tarboro'. 1t IS
said that J. NJ. Armstrong. a white kepub-
lican, will succeed him as postmaster.
The commencement exercises Of the
Medical College of Shaw University (col-
ored), at Raleigh Will be held this eve
ming. There are five graduates. Among
the medical students is native of the
COngO Iree State.