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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-10-08
RESOURCES.

Loans and discounts $4o5,sT.2o
T. s. Bonds to secure circulation 13O,O0GO0
u. S. Bonds to secure deposits 50,000O0
Other STOCKS ST. b o and mortgages 5000
Due from approved reserve agents S5,S40A
Due from other National Banks 7,2l326
Due from State Banks and bankers 10,0S0.34
Real estate, furniture and fixtures 13,43913
Current expenses and taxes paid 50Sl.Sl
Premiums paid S9G6.75
Checks and other cash items $40 IS
Bills OF other Banks l,2lO,W
Specie 4644A
ke asi spt9i fund 1 with S. Treasurer 0'
Is per cent. OF circulation) 5,S50OO
Total ss6s,69l.72
CAPITAL stock paid in saOOOOoO0
Surplus fund 140,0O0OG
Undivided profits 2,75883
National Bank notes outstanding 17,ooo9y
individual deposits subject to- check slsos749
Demand certificates of deposit 100000
United States deposits Z9,O7554
Deposits Of U. S. diSburSing officers 4,Zz9.4
Due to other National Banks 20,9ll.3 50
Due to State Banks and bankers 10078 81
Total $S6S,691 II
State of Virginia, County of Augusta, IS:
I, Thomas A. Bedsoe, Cashier Of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best Of my knowledge and belief
THOS. A. BLEDSOE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
- N''' -~ JOHN G. SCOTT, P.
5 + s : Z sS & SSHEA Directors.
OctS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-10-08

ENGRAVING
FIRST-CLASS ORNAMENTAL AND LETTER
ENGRAVING,
Also all kinds of difficult
JEWELRY JOBBING, WATCH, CLOCK AND
WATCH CASE REPAIRING.
done with neatness and dispatch, at
E. BROWNOLD'S
No. 20 New Street. Va. Hotel Building,
sep3 I'm Stanton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-10-08
NOTHING SHALL DETER ME
FROM DOING THAT WHICH 1
KNOW TO BE Hancock,
ift. II 1ill
IN 1876. :s...-
REMEMBER!

THE GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY
STANTON, OCTOBER 18th.
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QAVING removed my
} s. PAYNE, JR
8. PAYNE, JR,
J.. CIVIL ENGINEER AND
NTRAC TOR.

Typographical Maps and Plates Of all surveys
Architectural drawings, &C. References-General
Carter Lee, Col. W. Allen and other engineers Of
distinction in the State P. O. Folly Mills Orders
left at Berkeley's drug store will receive prompt
attention. aug13 6m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-10-08

NOVELTIES in Fancy Tinsel Ribbons, Jewelry,
IN Bracelets, Pins, Buttons, &C., &C., at
= WELLERR
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-10-08

DLACK CASHMERES Black Mummy Cloths,
ID Black Camels Hair, Black French Blunt.
aDr9 WELLER'S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-10-08
NEVER DID WANT THE DEMO-
CRATIC PARTY OF VIRGINIA
RETIN7TED

REUNITED.
In commenting on the attempt az COM
promise, made in Richmond a few weeks
ago, Capt. Paul, speaking of his side, said
1--WE didn't want any compromise. we
DOM want any now" We believe that be
uttered the sentiments of almost every
leader of the Independent party. They
never have wanted it. Last March they
had chance on their 0.On terms. Here 1t
is:
A convention of the Conservative party Of Virgin
Il will be asd in the city 9 fs m h
pose of appointing delegates to the Democratic Ma
tional Convention which is to meet in CincinDaH On
June I'D, 1880.
All Conservative, Democratic, or other citizens Of
Virginia, irrespective OF past political associations
or differences who are willing to unite in the effort
Tor pure ane sna fns
neeS of the Cincinnati Convention and to oppose the
nominees of the Republican party, are entitled to
participate in meetings to send delegates to the
There shall be one delegate and one alternate to
every one hundred Conservative voters and multi.
pies OF one hundred exceeding fty-On the basis OF
the Tilden and Hendricks votes in Virginia in No
Vember, 1876, to be elected or appointed in such
manner as the county and city organization may
prescribe.
JOHN T. LOWELL, Chairman,
W. A. BURKE,
j. ii. H. FIGGAT.
JOHN W. WRIGHT,
r. H LOGAN,
JNo. R. STRoTHER,
j. B. RICHMOND,
H SHEPHERD,
C. T. SMITH,
JOHN l. MARIE.
q. Il. HURT
H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
NOT YET READY FOR UNION.
DISSENSIONS IN THE MANHATTAN BOARD
ELEVATED RAILROAD MANAGERS DISAGREE ABOUT


DISSENSIONS IN THE MANHATTAN BOARD.
ELEVATED RAILROAD MANAGERS DISAGREE ABOUT
TEaMs OF UNION.
The meeting of the Manhattan directory yester-
dav was Adjourned without decisive action upon The
proposed consolidation of the elevated railroads.
Preliminary meetings of the metropolitan and New
York Boards mad Oeen heid TO determine the cOndi-
tions under which the union would be acceptable
to the two companies. When the Mai haitian dlrec-
tors were assembled, Cyrus W. Field read tho
luton passed by the New-York b ard tGat it would
consent the consolidation only upon the basis of
90 for metropolitan stock and 10 for New-York
stock No concession from this valuation would be
allowed by the New-York Company. The result Of the
meeting of the Metr p1Itan directors was also
made known that company recognized no sub
stania reasons tor difference IN the value of the
stocks. aud held that the stocks of the Two com
panies should he admitted at par into the new cor
poratiOn. This statement excited lively ndgna-
ton among the repres natives OF the New-lOTk
Company Mr. Field at once Jumped to his feet.
his is utterly prepOsterous," he exclaimed;
ait is not to be thought of moment; move
that the meeting be adjourned"
The meeting broke up ut Ohce after having been
in session not moro than fifteen minutes.
1t is probable. however. tlat CHe negotiations
will BIZ renewed shOrtly President Harris, who
acted ~ referee Tor the committee having In Charge
the preparation of pIal of consolidation strongly
urged IN his report the necessity OF the proposed
union, and expressed the opinion that both COM
panies would secure great advantages by mutual
concessions. The value placed by the referee upon
the properties was not made known, but no power
granted HIM except to complete the work of
the cOmnIi tee winch had been unable TO agree.
Directors OF the Metropolitan Company declare
that tIeY viii not consent TO an Dcqual division of
the stock that the stocks and dcbis OF the two
companies We're equaiizsd at tine time of
the lease to the Manhattan Company,
aud that nothing since has tended to change
the valuation then placed upoD the properties.
They call attention 10 tine fact that the MetuDpo-
tau Company PAID to the Manhattan 80 900. OOO
against oue-hdf that sum paid by the Ncw-YO
Company for the express purpose OF equaiIz!ng ,he
capIIal stocks On the other hand. 1t Ii claimed in
behaf of toe New Jrk Company that the ii VISION
oil stock should be governed - the market value IF
the separate stocks and by the actual 0i the
property. Tue earnings al tb| Nsw-Yofk Company
tor the nine months ended June 80 we're sufficient
alter p4yiLg expenses ana interest, TO give a dv-
dead ul $40 per cent, hio those OF the AetTOpOu-
tan kOau allow ouly dividend Oi . PEI ceut on
cers OF the New-I0rk Company cin m mat tins
difference in the earning capacity of the twO sys-
tems should DO cOnsideret IN forming the new
company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22

around the frame Of the pump and the machinery
80 that, apparently they would hold them together
firmly.
AN ACCIDENT THAT MAY DELAY THE WORK.
The pump was then pulled and lifted until one
extremity OF IL was directly over the shaft when
was filled at the time with water to within three
feet of It's brim. and the other resting on the
br,k wall which forms the edge of the shaft
The pump proper was Mt the end directly over 'he
shaft. The strain at this point. seemed to fai en-
tirely on this end and the fastenpgs which joined
the pump to the frame. gave way. Ii rested on
the frame for minute or more without falling off.
Several ropes were passed around it, and an effort
was made to lift 1t the two horizontal
beams where It would be safe. The work
men succeeded in hitting 1t about foot,
when it slipped through the ropes ard went down
to the bottom of the shaft in thirty feet OF water
The workmen stood as if paralyzed for three
or four minutes. superintendent Anderson was
the first to recover himself He first sent some one
to Hoboken after a diver. and then went to the
house OF Mr. Edwards to see if another pump could
be procured He said to a TRIBUNE reporter that
ne had no doubt that the pump would be recoV-
cred. ct probably was stopped by the wooden
landng Just below the entrance of the tunnel" he
SAID. If it should break this it wonld go down
Twenty-Five feet further in mud and water, and
could not be raised. The landing is strong, however
and will undoubte lily hold it,. The pump weighed
between 400 and 500 pOunds."
" How much Will this delay your work. was
asked
I've cannot tell that until the diver comes, or
until we learn whether we can get new pump
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
A CAR CONDUCTORS SUIT.

Civil Justice Langbein, of the Seventh Dis
trict Court, yesterday intel esng decision
obligation OF streetcar conductors under the
ment which most companies require them to sIgn that
the deposit Of 800 made by them entering the
vice shall be forfeited for neglect Of duty untalhfu
ness its performance. Joseph Riley. an ola conduc
tor the Broadway, Forty-sec Street and Grand
Street Railroad Company's line, discharged June
90 1880. He was paid his full wages, but the officers
refused the $25. under a plea that the dis
charged conductor mad been detected June In
ing "A return that short BY nye Mr.. Riley
sued The company for the money The evidence OF the
spotler who claimed have detected the thets
very indefinite Civil Just &c Lingbeln held that IL
not sufficient show that Mr. Riley bad VIOLATED his
agreement He therefore gave Judgment tie plain
tiff The opinion says further that he Is no record OF
agreement having been sustained IN any Ameri,
can court, and that II might Dc made the means VI
grlevOus oppression.
An appeal will be taken by the company from this
decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
THE COURTS.
SUMMING UP IN WILL CONTEST.
\ CASE WHICH EXCITED MUCH INTEREST AMONG
COLORFD PEOPLE

SUMMING UP IN 4 WILL CONTEST
A CASE WHICH EXCITED MUCH INTEREST AMONG
COLoRFD PEOPLE.
The testimony taken in the contest OF the
will OF Cynthia Hesdra summed up before Surro
gate Calvin Yesterday. Mrs. Hesdra colorod wO-
man, VINO dod in February, 1870. at advanced age
leaving real estate worth 100000 This property had
Accumulated by the joint efforts of the husband
and wife. she keeping large laundry, and he beng
successful cabinet maker Mr.. Hesdra claimed tia,
what property he made he TUNED his wiff with
understanding that sue should MAKE viii giving IA
to him ut her death. When she died viii could be
foaDd. and supposed that the entire property
would her heirs u the exclusion Of her husband
she having LEFT children SIR. Hesdra tried nego,-
ate set cement with her heirs by which should re.
one xth Of the estate bus tey refused TO mako
any concessions him. The Old spent many hour.
In looking old papers to discover wil but without
success until April 80. 1879. when he brought 10 tho
Office OF Quentin McAdam his counsel, package OF his
we's papers. Among these NJ. IcAdam was delighted
TO find tine will when il now beng offered for probate
II executed m 1876 at Nyack, where Mrs. Hrsdra
mad formerly lived. and wds Httested by J. w. Cana,d
now deceas d. and Peter Stephens, Justice VI TIE
Peace.
The heirs OF Mrs. Hesdra began contest, claiming
that the VIII propounded was spurious md That tns
names OF Mrs Hcsdra AND DIR Canled had Deen forced
BY Mr. Stephens I'm era conspiracy with Mr. Hesdri.
The contestants reied ca ely npou the iesumOny n
exUerts VINO gavr much Interesting aud plausible fesi-
against validity Of the VIII, baslng tBeir lu1g
Inc mt upon comparisons OF handwriting The tr.al bas
attracted much attentlon among coiored people and
several Of prom nen them, nrul-
ing the Rey. Henry II. Garnet. nave been WITH,
Me>srs. DcyO. W'stbroOk aud Peek summed for
the contestants Tner arguments directed espe-
ciallg they cOusderet the OF hs
testimony Of NJ Step aud He,dra, the
proof OF the experts. Mr.. MADAM, "A very eabOrate
reply, that the testimony OF Mr.. 81 plen.
had not been cOutrad cted his Character cached
tod in he face amount vi expert testimony. ile
gued Also that upon the dence Toe geuUnrneis Of
tue cODcusiyely proved. Surrogate Cab
win reserved his decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
REDUCING A DIVIDEND.

An appeal was taken by William II. Wick
ham, receiver the Security Life Insurance and An
nuity Company, from order OF the Supreme Court,
made February. 1879 directing him TO pay to the
creditors OF company dividend OF per
The rec ever claimed the funds in his hands
not sufficient pay necessary expenses and such dv
dend. Hamilton Cole yesterday made au application
on behalf Of the Justice DoBohue In Cnam-
Oers 20 the above order modified that tn di'
deDd drec be paid should be five instead
per The petitioner saii that creditors
anx GUS to receive all that cOuld safely be paid
without walung for the final adjustment. The petition
was granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
CIVIL NOTE.

Tie will Of Cornelius Mayer, disposing of
an estate valued ut $4,000 offered for PROBATE
Brooklyn Tuesday Mr. Mayer was murdered recently
in of saloon in North EightbSt Brooklyn. The
properly Is left 10 hls widow. 2 zllia Mayer.
Judge McCue, in the Brooklyn City Court,
yesterday denied motion for permission bring suit
behalf of Mrs. Mary Doyle who a sewing machine
needle into hand in April 1879 and was treated by
Drs Brady and Hesst In ST. CItnrrnes Hospital where
her arm amputated Mrs. Doyle Intends
these physicians for IS 900 damages arising from i'm
proper treatnrDt Toe Court held that the proof
insufficient, but she not dobirred from producing IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
A HUSBAND CHARGED WITH CRUELTY.

As a matter of court record, suits for abso-
Iue divorce not common among Germans as
among persons Of other natlonalitIes, but many
partial divorce arise ampug them The must
interesting IN yesterdays was that OF Barbara
Kuschwa against August Ku-chwa. Ike plaintiff asked
separation from bed and board. on the ground OF
her Jtnds cruel and nhuman treatment. rDey
married July o. 1879, said, and before November
lie began the aDuse. Once he struck Der with
bar another time he knocked her against mantel,
and when she fell floor ne kicked Der. When her
frst infant born be neglected her ana II ; subse
auenty, she SAID he struck heI IN the mouth and
spit in ner face. An application was made 40 Ju gs
Van Hocsen In che Court OF Common Pleas yesterday,
by g. G. Moore, her counsel, for alimony and counsel
tee pending the trial.
The defendant through Alfred Seckler, MS counsel.
replied mad al WAYS his wife with the
kindness, and that the whole trouble dated from hs
Fall when her parents came to 1--we with them. and
would not take his broadcast hB even bis requests
tnat they should 90. He finally Dad to put theW OUT
He cared much for his w fe, and wanted her to come
back and live with him. He "A natter by trade, bnt
hands had been disabled by accident and he was
now supported Dy benevolent societies.
Judge Van HOe.en denied the mot on. THE defend
ami" he said, Depg himself supported by charity.
ought not TO be ordered to alnony Leave to renew
is ed II parties do not together IN Sky days
The defendant Dy that time may be we'll"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
DECiSlONS-JULY 81.

Supreme Court hambers-Bv Judge WestbroCk
Spence agt Baldwin. Motion denedi see memorandum.
teds SimmOn agt Stein: Hagat Fisher -
See memorandum In the matter Hngham.-OrGer granted
BY Judge DOnohue-Heily agt Lynch-Where ~ the au.
y agdwell appointed Brown Griswod-Order granted
DENYING motion. the Of Men ght-OrdeI
orcrI may cred odfyng order mako with
aOide the event hismas agi. HiamasMotiO1 A.
the event; reference stand ana 10 proeeea
OTIS agt Gray aud others Motion
Congratulations deuleh. Rooney ag tne New York CalhV
lie ProtecOry Notion granted Clark at Ilndae Cnlen
By Judge Iawrence.-ThOrne agG shaw.-oTder granted
den ing motion
-Ceoree of divorce granted To the plaintiff
By Judge Van Brunt- Paine. etc. agt Wetts ct al See
memorandum as to proposed Judgment Howard 81 a. sat
common PieaS-C h0mbers-fiy Judge Van HOesen
agt Mason ct settled Wunns agt
Styles Judgment cane He'd In the matter OF koeS. eic-
Reference ordered Lspowitz CHAT MOtOB Ia set
de Judgment denied Atef ag Eageson M uOn Tor ~
llary the last Sc IteaCe. kUschna kuselnaMOon
Onief sIgDeh. In the matter OF NcNin, ecl md proof
that ot the fling OF the reereo report gwen
To the persons who appeared before the reieree.
BY Judge L4rremore,-Sha", etc, agt observation-disclosures
signed.
The pautn 10 entitled 10 tho ree asked for Win costs
opinion.
Special Term-By Judge Van Bunt- Ganthrop et al agt
Leary. Motion denied with $40 costs; opinion hcBlho
agt. JOhnsol.-C Complaint dismissed. .
Marine Court Chambers - Bv Judge Hawes.-
Parker as % Sn barnes at HsHios
Motion grantol or September "a res.'s "SI - isSI
kuger AIT. WsOn-Merz ko2pe ApPoihIeh lsVeN.s iu
the m COBKlng-yetiil0h ana orl't blHu. - "a
AT Brdnerd-mOtion yacAte Judgment drhei WIN ~
coats steve agt Gilden granted Ia make hh"er
definite and ceTtsu DrtOrest AZ. "uao' ,h.t,s,
Corots Bernhard agt Juh1st soP'' pn,.,iS Ta,ea
agt Bahls Greenbaum agt Adams ienoh Hb' -.
Itesoia AlcirzOrders settled SiDefOets All A0
ham AIn.tn Wi QalS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
SCENES AFTER THE DISASTER.

INTERESTED GROUPS AROUND THE TUNNEL SHAFT
COMMENTS on THE ACCIDENT - HOW THE
BODIES WILL BE REMOVED.
AS TRIBUNE reporter crossed the Chambers
Street Ferry at l p. M. he saw "a number of work
iDgmen who were discussing the disaster they
walked toward the site OF the tunnel.
g / would not go down in that hole for 500 q
day" said an old mau in blue blouse.
Il would for 50. aud DO glad 10 do it," said q
Young man.
" But think OF those poor fellows down there
now"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22

By FIRE last night. II undoubtedly the work % an
nccndary, and q laH brother OF UlG"rhll. George
Waite has been arrested suspicion OF having com
mItted the crime. Nothing but few farming Inpie-
ments were saved. The loss exceeds 49, 900; 10 insur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
CAIENDAR, raIS DAY.

COURT -caAMssas-Donohae l-oirt oS'nt 80 -
1870 IN. calendar callci az IL HiDay AalchuN,
ii a. 81 81 80 % o. ~ es lOl lV2 l3 no. ~, ~
1885, lao. liS 100 oS IA IA l1S IL lsS SS 10y ~
sessnrnt Caleadar-Nos /, 10 -, ~ loI 10Y ~
Isl 29J 294 o. 2 5OJ, .Di oOi av5 SD Sls 81 ~
SIS 500 $50 49,. 3b. 5DS, 3bS go 81 os-, 90 %"
Y76. s7G, ST. u $50 Ibcluslye
GENERA TERA-Adlourned until July ~ ,o -, =.
SPECIAL rEaM-D)naLue. J--tourt opens ~ lW5O ""
Law and Fact-So. I06.-stebbns JragL siebbns et A.
~UPKROg EOgHIaPECIAL lEM-Freed man, J-COurto pe"'
M Z M Caicudai called az .. NO day calendar
CoAAOS PLgAs-CHAAHsgs-Nan ii0oscn, tour o60"'
al III A. m.-MOtOns viii be ncatd At II O'Clock. -.
TaiAL TKKa-PAgts ii AMI IIi-Ailourned or ,he
agNERAL -EssIOSs-fARr tSmyth. R.-Ihe foove 80.
ebast,nn kunzig Emil Ftltsch. Nicholas 0ertrio feos.
pssanI and battery Herbegt Estes burglary; william
yer forgery; William C,ak, larceny nom tit PEI 49,
Charles Foster, pet larceny aiei-ei connolly Aiuio N
nell, felOaOus assault ana battery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
nARNEuRNERs AT MOllK.

RED BANK. n. j., July 2l.-four barns, a
weIrstnUEcd granary aLd % lkehOuse tho properly
NJ Thomas Underh neaf wmLe bridge. vera Jastrayod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22

DIFFERENCE IN MOTHRRs-TOmmv Cwhosc
IIup uId rcaIing lin abutt I'VE ad ma
ss4prntG sac "ssnt lac you mamma. f,F you're
AFRAID a mOuse.-lJudY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
SWALLOWED UP IN A TUNNEL
from First Page.

rapidly that Mr.. Hayes was partly submerged be-
fore rxtricatng himself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22

TAKE 1T FOR A SIGN."-FouriSt: The SKY
H. rcd ls.t mon 4; waaL - ia siRB Oi i-C0unfS.
nan Ddanu zu! Danuo sigma GcseaDous, zir' ceps
sign "a IA Ki. rs Heed.-lFun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-22
THE SOUND DISASTER.
NOPE coNrR.DIorORY TESTIMONY.

MORE CONTRADICTORY TESTIMONY.
oFFICERs OF THE sTONIsGT0N AND THE CITY OF
NEw-YoRK on THE sTAND-iHE sToNISGToNs
ENGINEER oIpERED TO GO AHEAD JUST BEFORE
The COLLISION.
The Investigation of the collision between the
steamers Narragansett and Stonington was contln-
ued at New-LOndon Conn. Yesterday ON
GERS of the Stonngton and City OF New-York were
OH the stand, and further contradictory testimony
was developed. The mate of the StoninGton de-
MED part of the testimony of Officer Mowry'
The chefengineer of the Stonington testified that
the last signal he got from the pilot before
the collision was to go ahead. The testimony OF the
second mate of the City of New York contradicted
that OF the clerk of the StoniDgton All 10 the num-
Der of passengers on board the latter vessel.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1880-03-24

acres to be set out in groves, tn e
stock, | understand is being taken
very fast. If any one wishes TO know
anything concerning it they can write
to DR.. Lancaster, Of DeLand.
would say to my friends or any one
coming to this part of Florida, they
should by all means make the ac-
quaintance of DR.. Lancaster, MIR.
Parce, or Mr.. o. p. Terry. who will
take particular pans in showing
them the country. l am under obli-
cations, in fact, to all the citizens for
their kindness to myself and wife
while in this country.
Sanford, Eya., FEB. 26, 1880