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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-10

Pass THEM ARoUSD.-Two rather
seedy-looking individuals applied in our
absence, at this Office, on last Friday,
representing themselves ns prorrietors
OF "Stereopticon Exhibition" and ex-
gagged 300 hand.bills to be printed. The
printing was promptly done, but said
gentlemen, ~ up to this timc, have not
put ID an appearance, nor paid for Il. cir
bills. They also gave out that they
would "exhibit" here on last Monday
night, but they "came up missing" even
IN that appointment, and disappointed
oil the small fry in our town, which was
very unkind in them, inasmuch ns
shows, however sorry. are scarce CON-
nodities in this market. They gave
their names as Van Patten.
LdurenspiNe Herald,
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a correspondent of the Baltimore
american, writing from Annapolis, an
nounces the failure, after two trials. Of
O'keefe. the news'b boy naval cadet of
New York. and Conyers, the oolored ca
det from South Carolina, to pass the ne
ccssary examination before tho board.
They had both previously failed at tho
examination in February, and on tho
second and moro recent trial, which had
been given to them in spirit of le-
niency, they again failed to come up to
the mark Tho result will be, that the
board will recommend to the Navy De.
partment at Washington, that they, with
the other unsuccessful candidates, be
dropped from the list Of the possible
American ''admirals" OF the future
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HOTEL ARRIVALS, June o. JYAeeey
House-P A Dantzler, Orangeburg; is
Hannah. Md; P Duflie, Charleston; G G
McGninnis, Richmond; II d Adams, U
s A; O Massingale, Augusta; B Hayes,
Lexington; A B Springs, York; G W
Groencow, Baltimore; 9 Fsolioh, Pa; r
Arndt. Fla; H W Rice, Lexington TT
Moore. city; Fl e Osler, u 8 Hart,
Charleston; " d Startling, Richland; L
D LeConte. B Boone, city; W Harry
Brown, Ga: W T Wallhall, Ala; W H
Bethea. N G.; Il II Culver, Chester; Ell
Hardin, N @; Fl Todd, U S A; SP
Black, X NJ NJ s; Warden, Va; A It
Robinson, H NJ Lanier. Md; @ Smith,
Newberry; A Burt, Abbeville; j Ander-
son, U 8 A.
Columbia Hotel-M P Frank, E Taylor.
Charleston; G @ Wheeler, city; A j
Frederick, " D Kennedy, s G; Fred y
Bush, G & G r r.; G B Reab, Ga.
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HE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL CoNvEN
TIoS. The recent convention Of farmers
at Indianapolis, Indiana. was held under
the auspices Of the Patrons Of Husband
~, an organization that is assuming pro-
portions and influence. This organiza-
ton is secret, and took its rise in the
North west, two or three years ngo. It
is composed Of real farmers, and in the
hrst instance they associated themselves
TO achieve two purposes, one to escape
the middle; men, and this they seek to do
by appointing agents, who act fol- them
In the cities and towns. and by concen-
sra!lng their whole patronage on a few
tradesmen, with whom they make special
contracts. buying their dry goods of one,
their groceries Of another, their hard
ware OF third, aud SO on; the other OBJ
Iect il to cheaper the freights to market.
These are taking ideas with farmers
everywhere. Middle men abound in all
the States, and combinations among rail-
road companies have made freights uni
versaily high. For these reasons, there
has been no difficulty in enlisting farmers
IN all the States, though chiefly, rs yot,
in the West and South, in the ranks of
the Patrons Of Husbandry. The resolu
tions adopted by the convention were
more conoiliatory towards railroads, and
seemed inclined to wait the issue of the
contest in Illinois. The Secretary, making
his third annual report, said that there
were 10000 societies in the Union, two
thirds OF which had been organized in
the past six months. Counting an ave.
rage OF forty members to o society, this
gives muster roll of 100000 farmers,
who may be considered united for the
protection OF their interests rs class.
New societies are being formed and re.
ported weekly, and within few months,
probably by the beginning of winter, the
organization by Counties and States will
be we'll in progress in from one-tAird to
one-half the States of the Union.
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list OF New ADVERTISEMENTS.
Indian Girl-A Gay Young Widow.
VIM. McGuinnis- Cottages to Rent.
Hope & Gyles-Timothy Hay.
8. Freidheim-Fine Cattle.
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week neat 'dun" colorcd card, with
Uncle Sans name on the face, and upon
the back finds financial problem:
"To avoid proceedings unpleasant,
l wish you would pay what is due;
If you do, you'll oblige mo at present;
II you don't, then I'll oblige you"
There has arrived in town creole
fortune.teller. who processes to predict
the fluctuations OF the cotton market by
observing the transit Of heecy clonds
across the sky. Also, by sacrificing
white pigeon and examining its crop she,
can foretell to certainty what kind of
crop the cotton planters may expect to
get.
TIE LATE MINISTER ORR.-The
Charleston News, of the 9th, says:
"The masters and wardens OF the va
rious lodges Of the city met at Masonic
Temple, on Saturday afternoon, to ar.
range for the reception Of the remains
of tho late Minister Orr, who was dis.
tinguished member OF the craft. Com.
mittees wore appointed and all necessary
arrangements made. The fraternity will
assemble at tho Temple, and proceed
thence to the wharf, recei ve the remains
and convey them to the Temple, where
they will lie in state until the departure
Of the next train on the South Carolina
Railroad. by which they will be sent for
ward to Anderson"
This is contrary to the information We
have received. A Columbian, who has
just returned from New York, informs us
that the remains will be forwarded by
fhe Adams Express Company, by rail
Mr.. Joha Hoevy, the manager OF the
line, having undertaken to make all the
necessary arrangements.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
PoIIlichI FncIn md asonnIp.

Alarge number of Democrats, with Frederick
Ltler, Esq,, at their head, voted the Republican
city ticket IN Reading at the recent election.
The Ohio Prohibitionists have nominated a
lul ticket for State officers, to be voted for,
lgAt October They have enough time for their
campaign.
There are forty-two candidates for the Cincin-
natl Mayoralty.
cost the brewers of Reading thirty thousand
d9Iara to secure u majority in that city in favor
Of lcense. When the vote is again taken, it
VIII cost them sixty thousand. -HdIT'isbuTy State
JHrHdi
The philadelphia Press seems to have a con-
tempt lOT the rural districts" where 1t believes
lie common and perhaps only form of politi-
val alcoruption is for Hodge to sell his vote for a
llAl5ht of apple-jack."
The New York Herald thinks President Grant
lAs taken a short and soldier-like road out of
le Utah troubles and complications.
The loss of memory prevailing to such an ex-
leHI among Credit MObilier Congressman Ii
charged to the excessive use Of tobocco.
The Hartford Courdnt speaking Of the popu-
ATily OF the Connecticut Republican ticket, ,sBys
There IL not paper in the State which has
peeh working in harmony with the Republican
parry for the past year but gives. an earnest and
hearty support to the nominees OF the conven-
ilol; Even non-partisan journals, such AZ the
palblry Nelos and South Norwalk Sentinel, are
Enthusiastic in its commendation.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
PERSONAL AND PARTICULARS.

Prince Napsleon is in Milan.
"A revelation is imminent in Hayti.
Queen Victoria has paid visit of6ondolenee
to Eggonie.
"A chimnSy-sweep likes his trade because ii
scots him.
Loan medium be said to write with invisi-
BILE ink when he writes with spirit?
David Monahan aud D. d. EcLert were fro
zen to death at Beardstown, ILL.,, recently.
Tho Mormon agitation over the anticipated
severe measures of Congress IL increasing.
Several disastrous mercantile failures have
occurred in Shelby county, Kentucky recently.
President Grant attended the fair for the
Union Orphan Asylum at Baltimore yesterday.
"a young lady at Dubuque sets her dog on
such male visitors as she does not wish TO call
again. .H'f.
Tho rush of Americans to Europe, It is
prpphesied, will be greater than ever next SUM
mer. 4 1YA
The veterans of the war of 1912, in WASH
ington, win participate in the inauguration cere-
monies. ...,t -,
If a ventriloquist throws his voice away
from him how oan he expect to carry ON his pro-
fession 2
Col. J. s. Mosby has been offered and de-
clined the position of Government counsel in
certain legal cases.
No tidings have yet been received at San
Francisco OF the missing steamer Neuddd, now
three weeks overdue.
1t is understood that the elaborate report Of
the credit mobier committee was drawn up al
most entirely by Judge Poland.
James Homer Abbott, member OF the Sc
cond class at Yale. was arrested Thursday even
ing last, while attempting to sell stolen clothing,
at a secondhand clothing store Abbott enter
ed college with the class 1873 with the avowed
intention of entering the ministry.
1t is said that il Maud Muller had her life
to live over again, and should meet the judge
in this year Of grace, 1873, she would sue him
for breach OF promise and obtain sufficient
damages to make her family happy.o OF else shoot
him, become lecturer, and die rich and respect
ed by all.
Feeling is a much slower sense than sight.
II a man had an arm long enough to reach the
sum- and were to touch that body with the tip
of his finger, he would never find out whether
it were hot or cold, AZ he would be dead before
the sensation arrived at headquarters, which
would require 100 years.
=" Mamma" said a wee pet, % they Gang Il
want to be an angel" in Sunday school this
morning, and sang with them" "Why Nellie!'
exclaimed mamma, "could you keep time with
the rest 7" "I guess 1 could, proudly answered
little Nellie; Il kept dhedd of them most all
the way through"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
A Horrible PIT.

ONE OF THE STRANGE STORIES OF VIRGINIA CITY
THIRTY SKELETONS OF MURDERED MEN IN A
SHAFT.
We are told. says the Gold Hill (Nevada)
NeI1s, horrible story of the dark and bloody
days of Virginia by one Of the oldest policemen
OF that city.
The officer (now an ex-oficor) states that ten
feet north OF the fire cistern at the corner of Is
and Union streets, is an old shaft, about eighty
feet in depth. in which lie the bodies, or rather
bones, of thirty men that were murdered in
early days and tumbled into the shaft for con-
ceament.
He says they were mostly strangers, who were
stabbed or slung-shotted for their money,
though he says few who died from the effects
of bad whisky or drugs were also dumped into
the great charnel pit. In going to our lodging
last night our informant accompanied us. Our
road lay past the road where the shaft is loca-
ted Ii was Just the wtching hour OF midnight
when we came to the spot, the hour when
ghosts are supposed to walk. Here said the
officer, measuring the distance from the cistern-
cover with his eye, "iust above here" marking
out circle in the street with his cane, lis the
old shaft, and iG it is what l told you. II my
word il doubted the shaft can be opened and
explored
Are you, then, 30 sure OF what you say that
you would be willing to stake your reputation
on the truth OF what you have told us in regard
to this shalt 2" we asked.
''Most assuredly am. What have told You
Iknow to be true. In this shaft beneath our
feet lie the bones of over thirty murdered men,"
He is not certain whether the shaft was filled
up with waste dirt or whether it was planked
over, but thinks it was covered with planks and
afterwards with few feet OF dirt. He informs
,Is that he has record OF the dead, not only Of
those whose bodies lie rotting in the shaft, but
also of all who have died from any cause, natur-
al accidental, or by violence in Virginia since
his arrival in the town in early days also knows
where every man was buried, and, if removed,
where removed to.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
- roop Lower, Gal"
MODERN LEATHER-sToCKINd CASE.


Last summer as the Boulder paper tells the
story a young lady Of that city joined party
on a trip to Middle park One evening, while
the party were at Grand Lake, enjoying the fish
ing and beautiful scenery of that favored spot
the lady started alone for a stroll down the
stream, hunting for specimens" which abound
there. Her.interest inthe collections led her
farther and farther from the camp, until the
pun went down. The growing darkness warned
her to return. Gathering up her treasures, she
was about to go, when cat-like growl startled
her. Looking in the direction from which it
came. on the bank of a stream few feet above
her, she saw the couched form of puma or
Rocky Mountain lion.
Lying fiat upon the ground, with his tail
moving uneasily from side to side, with the
bristles on his back raised like those of a grey
cat and with shining eyeballs, he was watching
his fair prey. The situation was one which the
stontest-hearted hunter would not have envied,
for the lion, when it will fight, is a fearful
enemy. His motions showed too plainly that he
meant mischief hundred thoughts flashed
through the lady's brain. She thought OF
similar adventures she had read Of but no gal
liant young man was near to save her as there
should have been. She was too far from camp
for her voice 10 be heard, il she should shout,
which she dare to do, for fear her cries would
precipitate an attack. Nor dare she run for the
Same reason. She thought Of what she had
read Of the power OF the human eye over ami
mails and then she stared him in the eyes.
But the lion commenced creeping toward her,
his eyes glaring. The young lady sank to the
ground hopeless OF escaping But deliverer
was at hand that she knew nothing OF. mile
or two down the stream a band of Utes were
eneamped, aud it appears the lion few hours
before had attempted to makes a meal out of one
Of their ponies but was driven off. Two or
I iree of the Indians had followed him with dog
and guns, and just as the young lady sank swoo-
ming to the ground the dog dashed upon the
scene, distracting the animals attention. A
moment later and the crack Of rifle broke the
q tning's silence, and wounded, the animal fled.
-DenUer Mems.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
Legislative Notes.
Reported for the Commercial ]

Avery pretty company Of young ladies' shed
lrshlnesa into the dingy lobbios Of the House,
Yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Mars, from the Committee to whom the
Petitions relating to the COurt-H House removal
lave been referred, reported bill for the pur-
pose yesterday, which was read once.
The House yields to the Senate, in regard to
The latters unwilllngness to let any corpora
uun sell bonds bearing higher rate than six
per cent.
Nj. Silver presented petition. with 1s9 sign
els, for modification of the UAnry Laws, and
lf Clark, a remOnstrance with 40 names against
the repeal OF the law.
The General Divorce bill is an excellent mea-
slie and no the House thought, yesterday, pass
Iug 1t through its three readings i'll one day, and
adopting it, finally.
Mr. Maris' second bill, which he has substi-
lliei for ono previously read, makes the salary
OF the Chief Justice, S3500, ant Associate JUS
ices, $1,000. This ought TO be passed, without
OPPOSITION.
lilo lrst reading OF the new License Law was
had III the House, yesterday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
The Drama.

MADAME JANAUBCHEK's EHoAGEkENT.
On Monday evening, Janauschek will appear
far tbs first time, in her second engagement in
wilmington. When she visited our city, year
,,o she earned one of the most decisive tri-
pmpbs ever won by any drtiste in our city. and it
c,n hardly be doubted that this she will repeat.
The play for Monday evening will be Mary
Va,,J II is decidedly, one of her greatest per-
.ol.tlons. Of its rendition in Baltimore, the
tn,yieau says MADAME Janausohek looks
,,t dresses the unfortunate Queen to admirable
n,rf,elipu, though she abandoned the blonde
nur that Mary Gladstane has made us familiar
NTH IN the past and closely approached the au.
lr,n and Saxon cOiffur of her sister Elizabeth.
urr wat lrobe and diamonds are magnificent and
sIlpot little to the illusion OF the scenes. She
nI,ys with impassiOned vigOr, speaking her lines
sUl clear, harmonious voice, just tinctured
with a foreign accent which is Only 30 percepti-
bic sst TO remind one of the years Mary Stuart
rlsnt in France-the wife Of the Dauphin. In
he third act during the interview with Eliza
ltl victorious queen and implacablo kinswo-
man the tide Of pathos submerges the precepts
Of education. and Madame Janauschek : German
extraction asserts itself but the audience can
Not resist the fascination of her playing, and the
Aflste receives the willing tribute OF busy hands.
LrIou by Earl Leicester (Mr. Taylor) she made
Tiled from orchestra to dome, not a seat being
ltlt vacant, and call from such an assemblage
l. tic highest compliment that could be bestow-
ed
fhecompany supporting Madame Janauscheck
il excellent i'll all respects. The unities are pre-
served III the rich costumes, and all are put upon
their mottle to please. The Elizabeth" of Miss
l. Person is, next to the star, the gem of the
llay; she is handsome as to feature and physi-
llg Of line presence, has pleasing voice, and
i Possessed Of talent which she exercises with
discretion Mr.. Taylor as Earl Leicester" sus-
tlncd his reputation, and Mr.. Mitchell's "Sr
Eleanl Mortimer" was creditable to even 80 ex-
ct.ent an actor as he"
THREE YEARS IN A MAN TRAP.
Tomorrow evening, this thrilling drama will
lie presented at the Opera House, by good
Company from OOlWood's Philadelphia Museum.
See the advertisement, and secure your seats.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
Gold closed yosterday at 1l491. Go.

doId closed yesterday at 1149s. Government
''y'il'les generally declined 1sa14.
-, IN the Senate OF New Jersey, yesterday, bill
y, G'S Introduced giving coored people equal rights
. !. SCHOOLS, theatres and hotels, and on steam
IA! AZ u o'clock last night the thermometer at
N.Y., N.Y. uarry was 30 below zero; at breckenridge,
Iaui Iul "a below; at Pembina. II below at st.
arl ~ below, and at Duluth below.
ia, iae Senate of Indiana, yesterday, passed a
tla IIilperance bill, which had previously passed
Sroj o house A salute in honor Of the event was
last night. pO'f'' -
,ri, rrominent colored persons in Washington are
s,i se,,itSnglng for an Inauguration ball, on March
m H. Ihey profess satisfaction at the admission
al '"er @ right to attend the white ball on March
la. Sat " lhink it would be better to have festiv-
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
u HADDoCK,
H. Plain and Decorative PInsterer,
GlO WEST NINTH STREET,
WILMINGTON, DEL
EW Jobbing promptly attended to. febq0-1y

Every year increases the populari-
ty of this valuable Hair Preparation;
which is due to merit alone. We
can assure our old patrons that it is
kept fully up to its high standard;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring GRAY
OR FADED HAIR to its youthful color,
making it soft, lustrous, and silken.
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. 1t removes all eruptions
and dandruff; and, by its tonic prop
critics, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. By its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
badness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create a new growth, except in
extreme old age. 1t is the most eco
nomical HAIR DRESSING ever used,
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, MD,
State Assayer of Massachusetts, says,
"The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality;
and I consider it the BEST PREPA-
RATION for its intended purposes"
Sold 6y all Druggists, and Dealers In Medicines.
Prioa Ona noIlar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
Commercial Reports.
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. 81.
Cotton in limited request, 2O9<@21c. Flour
dull prices barely maintained superfine a. rs
@5,5O extras, sG.2G@7OO Pennsylvania, Ohio
Indiana extra family, $s.75@9.5o. Ryo flour
quoted at IS. Brandywine corn meal sold at
S345. Wheat dull red S1.9O; amber, 81 o. /;
Fo. Spring. S1.7O to s2,OO. Rye offered at SIC.
Corn steady yellow, So to &c.,; mixed Western,
6Oc.i white, $50. Oats dull white, 40 to 5Oc.;
mixed, 45c Whiskey freely offered at 91c. Gold
IIAa/
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
The Wilmington Furnace Go.

Va notice the passage of the act of Incorpora-
,ion for the Wilmington Furnace Co., by the
n,nersl Assembly of the State. The charter is
, liberal one, and affords ample provision for
,ho purchase and mining Of ores, and the maxi
~, NJ pig iron. The maximum capital author
ia, il i've hundred thousand dollars, in shares
ol one thousand dollars each. The oorporstors
named are Edward Belts, Joseph Tatnall, Will
liam :. Hilles, Il Il. Warner and Alfred Belts.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
FIRST EDITION.
900 p. M.
The Iodec war.

IT WILL BE RESUMED IT CAPT JACK REFusRs TO
SURRENDER.
San Francesca, Feb. 21.
Tho Modoc Peace Commission will soon have
an interview with Capt. Jack.
Mortars and hand grenades have been sent to
tho Front and active operations will be resumed
il the Peace Commission fail to obtain his sur
ra ndar
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
Weather Regard.
REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WAsHINaToN, Feb. 81.
Probabilities; Brisk Westerly winds, from
Western New York to Virginia, with clearing
weather by Friday night.
REfoRTKD DAILY AT PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. l. BOYS
DEPARTMENT.
WnSnNoToF, Del, Feb, 20, 10, A. M.
Temper Height Dew Wind Rain
ature OF Baron Point Fall,
35o 2939 in. 52662o N. 05in
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
A Sick RoyaI Family.

Alter all, Kings and Queens are but mortals.
~ IL reported that Victor Emmanuel has felt the
nlsI blow OF that terrible malady with which he
iaS ns' been 30 long hreatened-apoplexy; that
itince Humbert is menaced with still worse
ulSeaFe; that the Princess Marguerite is i'll with
shopeess disease, and that the young Prince
leF hOn, il parayzed in all his limbs.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21

handsome photographic map, showing the
,onie Of the new Berks County Rail Road, in ex-
,.n.ion Of the Wilmington and Reading, and the
,,mjrabIe connections of the new line, has Just
!. an published. 1t presents. at glance, the
,,,ong points Of this important railway link i'm
nn,tant az line of travel and transportation for
'to country through which it passes, iand espe-
,i,llv valuable to the future growth of our city.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
Bank Robbery.

THE HYDE PARK, AT SCRANTON, CRACKED.
SCRANTON, Feb. 81.
Burglars broke into the Hyde Park Bank
lring the night. The vault was forced
open, and an unsuccessful attempt was made to
blow open the safe. One hundred dollars in
lrrencywere carried away, and full set of bur-
glars implements left behind.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21

AND IN The scHUYLK1LL.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 81.
A dispatch from wiiamsport says there is no
change in the river. Snow has been falling since
midnight.
At Port Deposit 1t has been showing and rain
Ing heavily all the morning. No change in the
river.
A heavy rain is falling at Philadelphia, and the
schuylkill is unchanged, but a channel Is opened
through portion of the ice gorge, and very lit
tie damage is expected from the moving Of the
remainder.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21

IN 5altt; hlggs. of the Kansas Legislature, froze
al IN and one OF the Representatives remark
Tnn, ~ asellyering his eulogy, that Brother Riggs
"'u Ieel the winters where he has gone"
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21

~ Id PIANOS AND oRGANstaken In exchange
for new oDea ~ R0BELRE& Bro ,'s e0T Mar.
kH airess s'AaFS1t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
NesS v@rlS.

~ .THER NDToTMEi -. ....4.,sT THE RING MEM
BERs.
NEW YoRK, Feb 81.
Three fresh indictments have been found
against Tweel, and three others against Ihger-
soil.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-21
JENKINS a ATKINs0M
rhe Rerks Counly RaIIread,

The Act for the prevention of cruelty to ami
i. bas passed both Houses Of the Legislature.