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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

Registering ;Poren Voters 10 Boston We
are Indebted 20 "sisf correspondent ios
tho following aneodoio concerning the recent
registration Of female voters in Boston. Ito
accuracy Is vouehed for by an eminen, artist
-one Of the most distinguished stono-cuiiere
Of the Hub.
Enter old lady Of certain osc.
Il wish 20 register, sir"
Your name, please p
"Almira Jane Simpson"
Your age 2"
Beg pardon"
"Your nge9'
do I understand that ! must give NJ
age2"
Yes, miss, the law requires IL.
Worlds, sir, would not tempt me 10 gyo
II Not that caro-. No; ! had as lief wear
IL on my bonnet, es a hsckman does bis num-
ber; Jut I'm trim, and II my sister has o
weakness, IL is that she dislikcs any refcreuco
made TO her age and could not ave my
own, ,.,bccausa | don't wish to ogend ~
Harpe's Magazine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

The recent annual election Of directors
of the Chicago firision Of lhe b. & O r. T. at
Chicago resulted In the choice Of the following
gentlemen. John King, Jr., Wm. Keyser,
G. Il. puhsou, J R Cowen. G. L. Dennis.
James Walsh, Jon. Tytrill, Nelson Iadding-
ton aud D a. Joaes. John King. Jr., was
elected president. J. u Sutor, secretary and
treasurer, J. L. Randolph, chief engineer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

The SdypsJprg EHfeprise sVs +" An
ne Miller daughter Of Mr.. Morgan iilller,
thoughtessy ate large piece Of camrhor-
about as large as marble the children said
and soon after became senseess in consequence
She was taken into the school-room by the
teachers, aud DR.. Eiggs being sent for render
ed the needed medical assistance. AS soon as
consciousness returned she WAS attacked by
spasms and her condition was for long time
quite cFitic1l.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01
TRIUMPHANT!
EX UnivcrSeilc,
pAuIS 1874
Grand CrOwning Triumph
Tie Nedai.le D'Argent and a Diplome
dh0nacr,

Together with a special certificate Of merit TO
Jacob Gross, superintendent of the Suet Faeto-
,1rv ior his extraordinary skill displayed N erery
mart ol their construction, the whole forming a
Grand Award, higher by FAR than that OF any
ether American Exhibit, and demonstrating be
vond doubt the immense superiority Of the Steh
instruments.
The Sueg' combines every quality necessa-
~ for perfection in n Piano. Its rich, grand,
rellow end powerful tone has never been eXcelled
BY anv other instrument Especially In the tre-
bic does The "StieF" Piano show lis superiority
over all olhers bv the bell-iike clesrness, sweet
ness and singing quality OF tune, which lend to it
IN inestirnablc charm. For quiokness otreSponse
% the finger aud evenress Of touch throughout tee
entire soaie fanltess action. unsurpassed durabi-
ity and artistic fnlsh this Piluo has Justly earned
= world wide reputation.
SECONDHAND PIANOS OF ell makers con
stantlv IN stock, az fIom SIS 90 $500.
SOLE Agens for the Southern States Of the Pei
onbct. Pelton 4 Co. and other make ofORGANS.
Catalogues of Pianos and Organs sent on eP-
CHAS. VI. STIEFF,
Noon. LiBERTT STRsgT,
Nav 2.lS7e. BALTIMORE, Nd.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

Colcnel John McWhortcr, the oldest
citizen Of Lewis county, Yves, Va. died las;
week, aged 81 years. lie was an officer in The
wsr Of 1919; and afterwards served in the
capacity Of representative IN the Virginia
Legislature. president of TIE County Court,
and prosecuting attorney. Col. McWhorier
became member Of the Masonic Order just
prior 20 The war Of 1919.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

The Bqhimorean says: Mr. John o.
Brieo, tie Baltimore sculptor. has completed
bis statue Of Confederate soldier for the Con-
Tolerate Monument, 20 be erected at WiDchcs-
ter. Virginia. The work is much admired by
art critics. aud is most creditable specimen
Of Mr.. OBriens abilities. lie Is now engaged
on the pedestal and base Of the monument, sud
the entire work, az per contract. will he erect
al aud really for unyeiliug IL June
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

A little girl, Marian Amanda Clarke,
Of 700 South Charles street, Baltimore, aged
i've years, has been missing from her home
ever since the 22ud Of March Strenuous ef-
fo,ls to discover her whereabouts have proved
futile.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

On Saturday last as Rev. W. W. Walk
er Of Westmoreianl county. Va, and for-
raerly pastor Of Trinity ii. i. Church South,
Baltimore, was crossing Kinsale creek, from
Kinealc 10 Fauutlcroys his farm on the Poto-
mac. the canoe 10 which be was sailing. thro'
some toischapce, was upset, and Mr. Walker
and bis companions only saved themselves
fror, drowning by climbing upon the bottom
of the boa, anl remaining there uotil sofre
mon who had witnessed the accident from the
sho.e came 10 their sssis,ance IN boat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

Hon. T. H. Champion, ember Of the
House of Delegates from Washington county,
not satisfied with his lanTe's has
captured wife He is aixty-nne years old.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

Forty-nine million bushels of grain
were exported from Baltimore last year, aud
55 900 900 bushels, it is expected, vii! be ex-
ported this year.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

4 citizen, driving IN on the Holden Road,
the other day. met lal about twelve yesrs
Old on the highway some six or seven miles
from the city. The boy bad shotgun as
long as himself, but no game. and the ciiien
inquired
. Out Dr 4 hunt -
81 WAS cot for hnni, whs The reply.
Nod you haven't killed anything 2
Well. no.
And you don't expect 20 =
&" Not unlessI hin git within striking dis
iauce. You see, two Of us came out together.
After we got out here wanted 70 hunt foE
lions, and tie other boy wanted 10 shoe: o.
tricbes, and so we divided Up. lie took Tho
powder and shot, and took the gun. I'm
over here looking for turrips. and he's over 10
tha, field, watching holler og for bears"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

4 BEAUTIFUL THouGnT. God knows wbs.
keys in the human soul 10 touch, IN order 10
draw out its sweetest and most perfect bar
monies. They may 10 the minor strains Of
sadue-s and sorows they may be lof,ier
notes Of joy and sladness God knows whero
tho melodies Of cur nature are, and what dis
cipliDc will bring forth.
Some with plaintiye toogrc must walk 10
lowly wales of weary way others 10 lofiier
hymns sing nothing but joy; but they all
unite with discord or jar as The ascending an
them Of loving and believing hearts finds its
way into chorus of the redeemed 10 heaven.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01
Saturday, May l, 1880.

The Giart Powder Works across the
bay from San Francisco, exploded last week,
killing twelve white inen and twelve or fifteen
Chinamen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-05-01

We always respect old age, except when
stuck With q pair Of tough chickens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
The Situation i'm Tennessee.

TBE DEBT QUESTION NOT LIKELY TO DEFEAT rur
DEAocRAcY-TILDEN AHEAD IN TENNESSEE.
heports from Tennessee lately have renre.
sented the democracy to he so divided over tbe
state debt question as to render their loss OF the
state PROBABLE In the presidential election
MEMBERS OF Congress from that state. however
90 fo not feel any apprehensions of democratic de-
iedt. One OF them said TO q STAR reporter To-
0ay: "The democrats of Tennessee are some
MnaI divided on the debt question but thai is
purely state matter and will not affect our
organlZatlon or our voting upon national oues-
.,ons Ia tne least" The reporter suggested that
lne same question had split the democratic
party In virginia But the situation is diner
ent In our state" continued the NJ. G. "In the
nfst place, we have much larger demo.
had In Virginia, and it would require
the minority, then the republicans are as much
divided ON the debt question as we are and any
organization upon that issue would take from
lpem, relatively, as many votes as from us
large majority of the Tennessee democrats are
low-tax men, and the same can be said OF the
republicans We will carry the state for the
democratic presidential ticket by60 600 majority,
was lne reply; by our usual majority. You
may say that IL the democrats are IA no more
danger or defeat In other states than I'm Tennes-
see they nave an easy victory ahead OF themp
several other members from that state spoke In
the same confldent manner OF the certa'nty of
maintaining democratic ascendency In that
state. The general opinion was that majority
OF the tennessee democrats favor Tilden as the
candidate for President, but that the minority
opposes him so violently. that an uninstructei
oelegatlon VIII be sent TO the Cincinnati con-
yentiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
Note from Major GrIsvyOId.

Editor Sdr:-It is due to me, and TO Justice
that a paragraph In your Fridays issue regard
ing me be corrected. There Is not word OF
truth In II. except that was a confederate Of
ncer. never had charge OF a prison In Rich
mond; never held position In the Treasury
department.. In 1872 was invited by President
Grant through one OF his Cabinet, TO can on
him, and was appointed to position in the Post
Offce department.; afterwards was appointed
tice. subsequently / was nominated by him
as judge OF the L. s. District court for the north
ern district OF Florida None OF these disttf-
guished favorS were solicited by NE or my
friends. All that has been alleged REGARDING
my connection with prisoners has over and over
again been disproved to the entire satisfaction
OF President Grant and those OF his Cabinet
faction OF high officials and members OF Con-
gress since the incoming OF the present admin
istration. Singularly enough, the newspapers
crate the wicked ISLANDERS against me to inJure
Mr.. Sherman. ELIAS GRIswoID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
The Markets.

BALTIMORE. April 3.-virginis skies, de-
ferreo, g.; do. consos, 53s; do. second series, 23
do past due coupons. 82s do. new ten -fories. 37
BALTIMORE, April 3.-Cotton shade firmer-
mlddlng, is. nominal. Flour dull and un
changed: Wheat, southern quiet and small stock /:
western frm-southern red, I. 3Oal. 81; do Amber.
l.38al.42 No. Maryland. 1. .38al. 3SK; No.
western winter red. spot and April, 134xal 35 ;
May. 1.33hal 33H June. 1. .Seksl. 81; July. /. ls
August, 1:l2Aa1. 12x. Corn, southern dull and
lower western dull and neglected-southern white,
66Hs57; do. yellow. 56a566; western mixed. spot
62N asked; April: 604; May. 4sH; june. AK
quiet and easy. 90e91. Hay firm and UNCHANGED
Provisions nominally steady and quiet. Butter
better supply and 9 shade eaeier-western, 28a30:
Eggs scarce and drm. IL. Petroleum dull and
nominal. Coffee quiet and unchanged. Sugar
. shade better-A soft, 9k. Whisky duh. I. 08a1 09.
wheat g. 600 bushels corn, l8l. 600 bushels; oats
$500 bpssae1'so5 Es l66 bushels ,Sh ,SShhiPmepts-
Sales-wheat. $50. 600 bushel6; corr. 100, 600
NEW YORK. April s.-stecks strong. Money.
6. Exchange. long, 464H; short. 487H. Govern.
HEW YoRK: Apra s.-Eou dun. Wheat dun
I3SPoN. Apri 5 i2:se ?. m,-oensols, % LIE
Fer cents l0s4; 4h per cents, lily. .AaanHc md
eIX; Atlantic and Great Westsrn oecond1 81.
HsS ;So. Icy nsS,,S Ssrtss d3 GHSo:07 H los go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
A. Yes. but didn't consider that it was any

A. Yes. but didn't consider that It was any
of my business.
witness said that the statement he made
to the stenographeI of the police department
and the StenOgrapher transmitted 1t to the DlG.
trict Commissioners.
the commissioners by Mr.. Troxall at all.
Witness continuing said "When l went
away from the city Beall and Roome tod me
that trey didn't want me to tell the conms-
trres on drawbacks. Beall said you go away
for ten days, and when you come back / will
pat you In the Office again."
z. Why did they want yOI to go away?
A. Because they thought l would tell the
commissioners.
q. During the time you were In the Commits
s,oners' office did Mr.. Dickson make you any
A. Yes. sir; he give me the money to 60 ard
guy suit OF clothes. l bought the clothes at
Saks'; that was IN 1879.
kept cash book He said not a distinctive
cash account; his day book would show though
what cash he had paid.
JUSTICE o'NEAL WITNESS.
Louis l. ONeal was sworn. Is an attorney
at-laW, notary public, and justice OF the peace;
was shown TIE Mary HeSsler affidavit; he ack-
noWledged that 1t was sworn to tefore bfm by
some person; has no recollection on the subject
Adams; acknowledged that it was taken before
MIN, but has no recollection as to the case.
MT. Dickson was shown the affidavit He said
that the description of the lot and square tn the
body OF the affidavit was in his handwriting.
q. Did Mr.. Troxall come to your Office with a
female personatng Mary Hassler or Mary c.
Adams?
A. told Mr.. Dickson this morning that Trox-
all did come to my office with a lady, but do
not recollect whether the lady perSonated Mary
Hassler or Mary c. Adams. If Troxall had come
With lady and said this is Miss Adams Should
nave taken his word, because TrOXall was an
employs OF the District Commissioners.
MI. Dickson said that he wanted to put on
record before the committee adjourned, that
the testimony of Mr.. Troxall so far as it re-
lated TO his Office was deliberate falsfication.
Iroxall in reply said: 'All / have to say is,
you will soon find out who committed the for
gerry"
A long statement filed by Columbus Alexan-
der was being read when our report closed, at
245 O'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
WALL Srreet Tn.x,av

NEW YORK, April 3.-The Post In its finan.
cial article to-day says: Both the stock and the
money markets continue subject to manipula-
tion, the latter being worked SO as to effecf the
former. This may be expected to continue until
the money market passes beyond the control OF
the stock spectators or until the latter have
got such stocks as they want. During the first
half hour the stock market was strong: it was
then weak until nearly noon, and then strong
until the appearance Of the bank statement
since which time 1t has been heavy. U. S. bonds
ana railroad investments are strong. The mar
ket for foreign exchange is very quiet and about
steady at yesterdays rate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
A New Wrinkle i'm JournaI;Su,.

CHICAGO, April 3.-The Chicago Tunes proposes
to introduce new feature In the publication of
newspapers. 1t is making preparations to vary
amount of news it has to publish. II forty
eight columns OF space is needed 1t will have
a 1orty-etght column sheet; and IL it has ninety
columns OF news and other essential
matter, ninety column paper viii appear.
BY this means the Times expects to avoid the
necessity OF printing triple or Quadruple sheets
when additional space is needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
The PENNSYLVANIA Rribers.

county court adjourned to-day until the 26th
inst. None OF the men recently convicted OF
corrupt solicitation put In an appearance
SOuhsel Ior the commonwealth were anxious to
have the court sit on Saturday, In the hone thai
kemble and the rest of the fugitives would an
pear at that time for sentence; but the court
could not see the advisabil1ty OF such course.
men appear ia the custody of the sherin they
VIII oe admitted to new BAH for their appear
inst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
Secretary Thompson,s Parry

~, pHILADELPKIA, April 3-Secretary. of the Navy
thompson ana the accompanying Congressional
committees were waited upon by the reception
oohmlttee at t he Centennial hotel at O'CLOCK
this morning. and were driven to the wharf
Where the entire party embarked on the steamer
Gratitude. They viii be taken TO the fea1na
Island navy yard and Chester
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
THE TALLAPoosA arrived at Charlestown
Massachusetts,, last evening.

APACHE RAIDs.-Goy. Wallace has received
nom the secretary OF the territory OF
New Mexico number of communi-
sustained from Apache raids, and asking
f0r arms for the settlers. The number OF hos.
tiles Is not large, but the country Is very favor.
aats a6le 70 their maraudidg procnvitiea General
friendly Indians In this campaign.
REPRESENTATIVES Wood, Ketfer and Monroe
called on the Presidsnt to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR,

AMUsEMENTs-lst page.
AUCTION SALEs-5th page
BoABDJSG-4th pare.
BOOKS, &C.-3d page
BOOTa AND SHOEs-3d page
BUSINESS CHASCEs-4th page
CRY ITEMs-Sth page.
CoAI. AND WooD-3d page
DFATHs-5th page.
DRY Coo Ds-Sth page.
EDUCATIONAL page.
ExCUEsIoNs-Sth page.
FAMILY SUPPLIES-3d page.
FoR RENT AND SALE-4th page.
FoR SALE tMiscellaneous1-4th pare.
GEoRGErowN ADvERTIsEMENrs--5th page
HOUsEFURNIsHIN6s-3d pare.
LADIES 6OoDs-5th page,
LIST OF LETERs-2d PAGE.
LOST AND FoUND4th page.
MABRIAsBs-5th page.
MEDICAL. kC-3d page.
MIsCELLANEoUs-6th and 7th pages.
PERsoNAL@th page.
PROFESSIONALISM pare.
PRofOsALs-3d page.
PIANOS AND ORaANs-3d pare.
RAILRoADs-7th page.
RELIGIOUS NoTIoEs-1st page.
SPECIAL NoTICEs-1st page.
STEAMERS, &C.-7th page.
THE TRADEs-5th page.
UNDERTAKERs, &C--5th page
WANTs-4th page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

CoNFIRMAToNs.-The Senate In executive
session yesterday confirmed the following nomi-
nations:-B. Odel Duncan, OF s. c., to be consul
OF the Z. s. at Smyrna; George L. Catlin, OF n.
Gatchell OF Ga. to be supervisor OF census for
the first district Of GeorRfa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

CHESTER, PA, April 81. w. BATTING one os
the pr0pIletorS OF the Delaware county Record
IND widely journalist, died at his home
In Media last night. AWAY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
Shot .Himself na.x

NEW YORK, April a-Geo. w. Wenner araa
~ years, committed suicide at his hon.s ~ -,
Railroad avenue, near 10th street, vesse,sonn vn
AFTERNOON. BE was seen at noon o1ts16e ~
mouse and at O'Clock was found dead in hts ~
with pistol lying on the pillow beside his heSS
ne na9 snot nlmSen and the bullet enceYfno hss
brain had caused instant death. oss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

The St Louis police searched an A, a..
DaDy whose mother said IL had been sfolcn ~ H..s =
sIIs Mmicn was FOUND under the bed, where ID hsSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
Fire.

~ THoRoL0, ONT, April a.--The City Hotel,
Brown Williams livery stables and a dwell
ing were destroyed by fire this morning. Loss
S26 600. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

NATIONAL BANK NOTES received at the Treas
ury for redemption for the week ending to-day
amounted to $533, 500; for the corresponding
week OF last year, 81 $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

THE TREASURY now holds 1865, ,656, ,O5O in U. S.
bonds to secure national bank circulation; U. S.
bonds deposited by banks to secure their circu-
latfOn, week ended to-day, $937.30; U. s. bonds
withdrawn by national banks during week end
ed to-day S49I. 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

THE TRAINING SHIP CONSTITUTION passed
Cape Henry this morning bound in. She Is
from Panama via Havana. The training ship
Portsmouth now repairing at the navy yard
here will be ready for her officers and crew
about the 25th. She goes on European cruise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

NAVAL ADvICEs from Hong Kong mention
that the Ticonderoga was to have left Singapore
on the 23d Of February for Borneo. She is on
her way home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
THE EVENING STAR.
DOUBLE SHEET.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internalr reve-
nue. $685.. $40 81; customs. 1863 9O6.S2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

DEL's CORN SOLVENT, Bed Bug Extermina-
II tor, Persian Insect Powder, Rat Poison, Gum
CAmphor, VIE de Meyers Catarrh Cure. Soaps
PerfumeTies, Combs, Brushes, &c. For sale by
DAVIS B H4NESS. Druggists. Sc. cor 18th and
II sts. y. ". mar29-eo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03
AMUSEM ENTS.

The New Opera will be given with such az =
vantages OF principals Chorus and Orchestra as to
Win the warmest expression, approval and pleasure
The Orchestra alone viii excel in brilliant musical
work by lis soloists any instrumental entertainment
Of many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

SECRETARY SHERMAN arrived at Columbus,
Ohio, yesterday. He is a guest of the COVER
nor. A public reception was given in the eve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

THE SLAVE OF DUTY!

By ". s. GILBERT and ARTHUR SULL VA F..
SO successful at the Fifth Avenue Theata- n i,
York, under Mr.. Ford's management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

Act I-Rocky Seashore on the coast Of England
ACT II-Ruined Castle on Gen. Stanley's estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

The Opera is produced under the personal direc-
bcn of the AUTHOR AND COMPOSER.
Elaborate Costumes, imported from Europe, de-
Hgned expressly for D'Oyly Carte's Company by
faustin. and made by Mime. Latreille, O; Paris
Nine. Alals, OF London, and Messrs. Bloc o, O..
New io-k. Uniforms made by Mr.. Nathan, of
London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

TIE APPOINTMENTS IN THE PENSION OFFICE
under the recent examination, will be an
nounced next Tuesday. The board OF exam
liners submitted their report to the Secretary
Yesterday, but the names OF the successful can
dldates could not be ascertained. 1t is stated
that Georgetown lady is second on the list OF
263 competitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-03

TEE BOARD OF VISITORS to attend the annual
examination at the West Point Military Acade-
my, to make report on that institution, has
been appointed by secretary Ramsey. The board
is as follows: Gen. Robt. Patterson, Pa: j. C.
Eaton, Minne.Ota; Gen. Jas. Grant Wilson,
New York; Dr. /. NJ. F. Curry. Va; Cornelius
Altman, Ohio; Col. Emmons Clark, N. Y. and
Gen. Stewart Van Vliet L. S. A,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-01-27

New YoRK, January 23.-The at
tention Of Edison having been called
to the doubts of some Partisan critics
concerning the stability of the carbon
horseshoe, and the claim thatit gradu-
ally wastes away by decomposition, he
said "A complete answer to that is
the actual result. | can state that the
oldest lamp in my laboratory, after
burning 800 hours, had its electrical
resistance measured, and there was
not a difference of one-tenth ola hair
from the time when it was originally
put in circuit. The surface Of this
carbon which burned sos hours is as
bright to-day as it was the day when
first put in, whereas oxidization makes
carbon black" Edison says he has
sold a share of his stock.