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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-04-01

TuIc DApEp MAY BE FOUND ON FILE
ulp Al Eit At Geo. p. Rowell Cos
Newspaper Advertising Bureau no Spruce ST.
where advertising contracts may 10 made for
II In NEW YORK.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-04-01

The New Foundry.
All kinds Of MINING CAR WHEELS and
AxLES at the New Foundry. at
H. II. CONELTN L cos.
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For Rent.

STORE ON RUBY HILL, NEXT DOOR
"A to DR.. Lukens' drug store. can be rented
reasonably. Inquire of
MYERS 4 FRANKLIN, Eureka.
Eureka, December Is, 1879. de14t II
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-04-01

The Photo Art Gallery.
Next to Wells, Fargo 4 Co.'s Express ofacs.
with the lowest prices in Nevada:
Cards. per dozen. ~ ~
Cameo Cabinets per doz. . %
Large pictures from small cards, specially.
feb6 tt w. W. BROOKS, Artist.
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SOCIETIES.

EUREKA LODGE. No. Is. r. 4 A. NJ.
FJNHE STATED COMMUNICATIONS OF EU-
i reka Lodge, No. 16, r. A. NJ, will be
held in Odd Fellows Hall the fourth Monday
of each and every m.-sth.
Members Of sister lodges, and sojourntne
brethren in good standing, are cordially invit
cd to attend. r.. SADLER, W. M.
W. P. STEIcHELMAN. Secretary.
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T Q r z N Z

A NEW HOUSE, OF THREE ROOMS, -
IA situated next to the residence of Ga:
Matt. Kyle. Mob HILL Apply on the premises
Eureka, July 20. 1879. jy30-tf
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BEATIFIc LODGE. NO. Z. X. OF p.
MEETS EACH FRIDAY OF EVERY
INl month. at 7 80 O'Clock r. M, 1t its Castle
Hall. in Odd Fellows building.
Ali Brotl er Knights, In good standing, arr
frsternAily invited to attend such meetings.
@. L. BROY. o. @
H. b. MCKEE. X. of r. and s.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-04-01

If you want to have your watches and jew
elry repaired in . workmanlike manner, 60 u
p. Steler's jewelry store. two doors above the
White Pine County Bank, Main street. All
work warranted.
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ST. JOHNS CHAPTER. NO. 8.
TNHE STATED coNvoCATIoNs OF ST
i Johns Chapter, No. s, r. A. NJ, Will be
held at Masonic Hall, on the second Wednesday
evening Of each month. Called communities
tions ON all other Wednesday evenings.
All Royal Arch Masons. in good standing, are
cordially invited to attend.
DAv. E. BAILY, h. p.
WA. DuRLEY, Secretary.
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confectioner, am now manufacturing fresh
candies daily. and offer them at low prices, at
wholesale or retail.
CHARLES h. FIsKE.
Eureka. January "a. 1855.
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Orders May be Left.
Messrs. II. Conkling b Co., have just com.
pleted their telephone to the hardware estab-
Iishment Of W. Ii. Remington Co., where
orders for the foundry may be left. fl1-H.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
DAv. E. BA1LY.

4 TTORNEY AT Law. HAS RE.
n moved his office from Clark's building
to Whitton's building, north side Of Clark
street, between Main and Buel streets. daft
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-04-01
FOR RENT,

A NICE SUNNY ROOM, WELL ADAPTED
"A for an once or bedroom. For particu-
lars apply At this Office. febs II
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FOR SALE AND TO LET.

DRICK HOUSE ON MOB HILL FOR SALE
ID south Of water-tank; two rooms, wood
shed and water. Apply to the Z. 4 G. Lumber
Company.
Eureka, January IL, 1880. janis tt
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STATE SPECIALS,
ODD FELLOWS At FORT WORTH.
Arrest sf Two aexiean Army OniesTs
for Firing an American ci,iEens--
fiFe Near nryas-rwo Females
Prevent - burglary Near
Houston Warm Drs wea.
ther ~ nan Antonie,
special 10 the Herald.

special 10 We htfhlu,
Fort Worm, April a. - The
celebration OF tie srty'1r. annlyer'
SAry OF DAD Fellowship nj Fort Worth TO-
day, under the auspices " thr Fort Worth
aud Junction oliy lodgos, Of this place, was
largely allea I'D by momben Of tho order,
ma well m visitors from all parts Of Of North
Texas. 4
According N announcement, there was n
special tmin from Marshall consisting Of
seven Goa hes, which arrived horo nj l0a M,
with number OF representatives from the
lodges Of towns along the rad Owing ~
some Misunderstanding us 10 tho run
ming Of the train, tho represents
was anticipated. Representatives from tho
Trinity, Dallas and schillorbnd lodges Of
Dallas, besides n number OF lady and gen.
tlomen visitors, attended. Prof. Lawronoes
band and tho Terrell band, which accom-
panied the lodge OF that place, enllyenod the
trip with sweet music. The train was Ia
charge Of that prince OF conductors Mr..
Hugh Irvine, who looked well 10 the comfort
Of the passengers, On arriving NJ
Fort Worth, the two local lodges
and the Fire department were 10 waiting 20
receive tho visitors. Major John 4. Brown,
In behalf OF the city, extended to them Ina
brief speech hearty welcome Healed by
the Fire department, the lodges formed In
order and marched 10 the hall Of tho order,
and thence 10 the grounds where the celebra-
ton WAS held, which was In a lovely grove
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us. supreme cour. Doc,alon..

Washington, April 26.--The following de-
clsions in southern cases woro, rendered by
the Supreme court to-day; iegf
Thomas ]. Hollngsworth Va. John J. Flint
OF al, from the United States Cir
cult court for the Western district Of Texas,
Judgment affirmed with costs.
WIS. Hunnicut ct al Va. John d. Peyton,
from United States court, Western District
of Texas; Judgment reversed and cause re-
manded for new trial. i'af
Pierre Vougbe In. 70 Emery Clapp,
OF aL, from tho United States Circuit court,
District Of Louisiana decree affirmed with
costs. H
American Gotten Tie company We. john
A. Klein. OF al, from the United States
Circuit court District Alabama; judgment
affirmed by divided court
State ofNew Hamphire vs. State of Louisi-
ana; motion 10 file cross bill granted, sub
penas directed to issue returnable tho first
Monday In August.
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NashviIIe Races.

Nashville, Tenn, April 20, For the Sec
ond days race the weather was clear and
warm; attendance good; track heavy. First
race, half mile dash for fillies, was won by
Julia Bruce Hettie B, second; AranseA
third. Time, 6S seconds, Second race,
Maxwell house stake for three year-olds, dash
one mile and quarter, was one by Bancroft;
QUITS, second: Jim Malone, Mary Anderson
and Reich. not pliced. Time, 2:18. Quits
was favorlte. The mile heat race was won
by Jericho easily, in two straight heats.
Time 1:47. 1.47.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-04-27

MlsssEs SANGER BROS ANNOUNCE THATN VIEW OF THE
ENCOURAGEMENT AND PATRONAGE EXTENDED 10 THEIR NIL.
LINERY DEPARTMENT IN THE BRIEF TIME AND LIMITED SPACE
NOW ALLOTTED TO IT. THEY WOULD THAT THEIR
UNFRAMED HATS AND TRIMMING MATERIALS OF EVERY
sCPToN Is SEVERAL TIMES TIE LARGEST IN TEXAs; TaAr
THE LADIES IN CHARGE OF THE TRIMMING AND FINISHING or
LADIES' HATS ARE MILLNEIs or ACKNOWLEDGED TASTE AND
FITNESS BUSINESS AND THAT THE PRESENT pRrpA.
RArIoNs ARE ONLY 1NITAroRY TO OPENING THE MOST COM
PETE MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE SOUTHWEST, AS
SOON THE ADDITION TO THEIR BUILDING IS COMPLETED
LADIES WILL PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE TRIMMING
OF UNTRMMED HATS WITH TRIMMING BOUGHT ATIIE STORE
Is DONE WITHOUT CHARGE
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SEVERE STORMS.
LIFE ANDi rNorEMvY pEsTnoysp.
Heavy storm 30 haean, nississippi--
Seventeen rersens hiiied aud
Twenty-Five Wounded The less
OF Property Estimated -
100000 Loss ef Life ana
ID. Property ia Iiiinois,

Meridian, MIsl,, April GA heavy
storm pasa,d over Macon, Mississippi, lAil
night, blowing away twenty-five hoases, In
oludlng the Mls,sllslppI& Tcnne.soe rallrosd
shops and rouNd'houae, telegraph oliIoe and
Master Mechanics Office Sixteen cars weis
blown from tho hAcN Seventeen personi
woro killed and twenty-five wounded, The
lies Of property Ia estimated al DOT lo@ than
100000. Meridian was called on 10 send
phyaloInns, and slx or eight have gone from
here To attend the suffering,
Memphis, April 2O.--A special dlspalch 10
the Appeal FROM Maron, Mississippi, says
Tho killed ara Mr., aud Mrs James Horton,
Matte, Johnnie and JAa Horlon-the whole
family MN. james Kpps, Charlie Eppa. Jha,
Eppl, Min AophronA Ramsay, Cicero Moss
and three Others were 90 badly mullaled
that recognition wna impossible In add.
ton 10 tho above named. tho following col.
ored persons were Killed Louis Rarler,
Henry Williams, Childa OTTAWA, Wilson
Chllds, and an unknown man. The
wounded are, lee Smith and child, James
Epp,, MIRA Barelan:, Mira W. A, Kelly, Ed
Ford, Mrs, NJ. Ramsey, Mr., and Mrs. W. y.
Mitchell, Mrs. Ballard and baby. Mrs. George
Ballard, Moses We'll, q. W. Hlllaides Mrs,
Little, Mira spence. ~ Dedd,, Joe Bryant,
e.. W. Blackwell and wiio, Mrs. Il Relic DIE.
mukcp, Mrs Frank Gilmore, Dave
Clayton, joe Evans, Parthenia Wilkeson,
Bul Stevenson, Henry Williams, Solomon
Hand, j II. Bryant, IT, .. Ford, W.
II. Kelley. A child named Horton
was found dead q quarter Of n
milo away nom the soono of destruction,
Ono house near tho center Of thu town was
whrlcd sroupd and Ia front changed "a OK
acily the opposite direction A negro
woman was found dead In u field west Of the
depot, literally stripped Of al her clothing.
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rsnne.seo aud Alabama

Nashville, Tenn, April 2o'--A destructive
storm prevailed south Of here on Sunday.
AtDeehard, on tho Chattanooga railroad, The
Presbyterian church was totally wrecked.
Great damage was done to houses, stockund
fences in Giles county. Three chill
dren werc drowned. The storm
struck Point Rock, Alabama, on
the Mcmphi, Il Charleston railroad, do
stroyed Ave houses, and killed three children
OF T. Edwards Il. X. Mann was killed by
lightning, ok miles from this city.
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Special 10 the Herald
Bryan, April 26--Tbe residence Of
Mrs. Hearne, widow nine miles
northeast of Bryan, was destroyed
by Gre last night about 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Hcarne was slightly burned about the
head and neck. Her son.in-law, Wash Hen
derson, was severely burned on the hands
and legs in bis 9ndeavors 70 save the fnrni
ture. The family we're asleep when tho fire
broke out. Ne insurance. Tho origin Of
the fire is unknown.
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peru nnd ChiIi.

New York, April 20 Information has
been received by cable from Panama by the
Peruvian Legation here, that in consequence
of the blockade Of Callao the government Of
Peru has declared ports Of entry all minor
poiats and rondsteads between Callao and
Pisco. This action Of the Peruvian govern
ment opens, 20 commerce upwards Of forty
new ports, situated between I degrees 2s min.
utes and 10 degrees AS minutes, south longi-
fuda.
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Decoration D.y.

Mobile, Ala, April 26.-.Memorial day
was celebrated here by general decoration
Of graves Of the Confederate dead. The First
regiment Of Alabama State troupes turned
Quito participate in the ceremonies, and a
salute was fred by the Juvenile Squad of
Alabama State Artillery. Prayer was offered
Nv Rev. U. H. Euger, and an address was Ce-
lsered Ay Hannis Taylor esq. A large
crowd vas present at the ceremonies.
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Apecal 10 thr Herald,
Houston, April 26.-Tbe steamer Wren
struck snsg at Suddels's Bluff, IN the Sa-
bine river, fifty miles above Orange, Satur-
day The vessel was totally and the cargo
partially loss. The vessel was owned by David
Call & Sons, of Orange.
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Fire nj Houston.

Special tn the Herald.
Houston, April 2G.--There was small
blaze Sunday in Clemon's cigar store, on
Main street, doing slight damage. Cause:
Rats eating matches.
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ExemptFrorn Tnxatinn.

Washington April 2G.-The billintroduced
in the House o-day by Mr.. vence, of North
Carolina, exempts from taxston as disliller
any farmer who distills liquor from fruit Of
bis own raising. or froH purchased fruit 10
the amount Of one hundred gallons or lees, 10
any one year.
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Burglary rhwartedsy Brav. Females

Houston, April 2o.-An attempt was made
Sunday nigttto burglariz" Mrs. Rottensiein's
house. Two females. the sole inmates,
whipped the intruder out.
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Arrested for Assnnlt 70 Kim

Special 20 the Herald
San Antonio, April 26.--J. d. Lloyd, chief
clerk in the Ordinance Department, WAS to-
day arrested on charge of assault with in
tent TO kill T. r. Chew, last Tuesday night
He gave bond in the sum of Sl,o0l. His
friends are confident he can prove an abb.
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Special to the Herald
Houston, April GA printer named
Bennett, while drunk, fel! down the stairs Of
Gray's Opera-house and broke an arm and
otherwise bruised himself.
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Harrisburg, Pa, April 26.-Judge Pear
son this morning sentenced William II. Kem-
Bile Emil J. Petropp, Charles B. Ssller,
jesse Berwood and William Bromberger,
each 81. 0e0 fine and one years imprison-
ment ut hard labor in the eastern peniten-
tiary, l2etf
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SpecI1I U tht TI-fHW.
Houston. April 26 "A saloon row Sunday
resulted in man named Rose cutting the left
side and shoulder of one Carter. Ross WAS
arrested, but Carter had the case dismissed
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Attempt 10 Assasslnase Eph molIapd.

New York, April pa Cincinnati spe-
cial to the Times says two attempts have
been made within the last forty-eight hours
TO assassinats Eph Holland, the fam, us
gambler and lender ola gang Of rspeaiers
which carried Cincinnati for Tilden in 1916.
Both attempts failed.
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pardoned by the president.

Washington, April 26.-The President has
pardoned, for good behavior, E. NJ. Maxwell,
now serving court-martisl sentence of two
years in the Texas State-pison at San Anto-
MO. Maxwell was formerly secret service
officer. aud nfier the war Second Lieute nant
of the Doth Infantry.
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Warrington

Washington, April ao.--l'he House Com
mi,,se on Posl-ohioss and ioslgoads saopl'
"a the resolution to-day layohng the resolu'
lion Of Mr.. Shelly, Of Alabama, Tor tho e.
adjustment Of ocean mail steamship routes
" DO served BY American built vessels a a
proper rate Of compensation, Colonel ileed,
qfst Louis, ailsrward made an argument
bsfors tho COMMITTEES In tho lnsrst Of tho
iiisllsippi yalley Steam Navigation com
pany.
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Atlanta, Ga, April %. There was So
we're storm at Dalton last night. Several
houses were unroofed and church ateeple
blown down.
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national Banks % Report

Washington, April 2s.--The Comptrolls'
of currency has called for a report shown
the condition Of National banks at the cloi
of business on Friday, the 2Sd instant.
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Warm weather,

Special to the Herald.
San Antonio, April 26.-The weather con-
tinues warm and rain Is needed very badly.
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Mobile, Ala, April 2s.--The Independent
Order of odd Fellows are celebrating their
elst annlyorssry to-day by agrapd barbecue
and bal at Narcleonville.
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Moody and saukey Gone to Austin

San Antonio, April 26.-Moody and
Sankey left to.dsy for Austin. People
turned out almost en- masse to hear the cele-
brated evangelists
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rss,snx mudhoIe,.

The street gang was doing good service on
Main sire It. yegerday. filing in the many
rnudboles witt broken rock.
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Panams, April i7.--Thc steamship Islay
arrived from the south this morning, but
brings no news o. Importance. Six Gillian
war vessels appeared oil Callao on tho 9th In.
stant, end gave notice 10 ihe municipal
authorities that the port would DO closcd out
on tho 18th.
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suRRgNpEnID.

A dispatch from Cabul 10 thu Times says
M.homand Alma Kahn, who held Gehrzena
before tho arrival Of the British, went out In
friendly manner and surrendered the pal
ace to them NJ Moosa. k eseN
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The Spanish bark, Elvirn, Capt Esbert,
from Savannah March 18th, for Palma Ma
jored, has been washed ashore nj Maderia and
broken up. Both officers and her crew have
been found, audit IL feared fhattbe rest ara
lnat II..II. Al u
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rnAININu sIIIr MIssINa.

A dispatch 10 tho Times from Portsmouth
says that no news has been received In refer
once to the missing training ship Atlanta.
and even those who have hilhorto boon most
mngainc, are begInnng 10 lose heart
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-12-25
pETERsBURG.

rms csrv crownrn w1Ta CHRISTIANS BUYERS
uusrrxos CouaT--DEATH OF CITIZEN oF
peuxswvcK- -cHURCu oSsEcRATIoS--PA PAS
ToRAL CHANGES, &C.
rcorrcspondencs OF the Richmond Dispa'ch.I
DEcEMBER "a. 1880.
Great numbers OF people. the larger por-
linn Of them from distance. are crowding
our streets and stores to-day, making their
purchases for the Christmas holidays. III -
a noticeable fact that the colored peop'e are
more numerous as buyers tins season tban
formerIy--an evidence OF the fact that az q
class their condition IL better than formerly.
Indeed, they seem to be the happlest peo'
pie on the streets.
The Hastings Cou.t, which commenced
lis December term on the third THURSDAY OF
The month. adjourned finally to-day. The
business transacted was altogether OF civil
character.
Information has been received OF the
death. at his home. In Brunswick, OF Mr..
LIKE j. Palmer. one OF the most prominent
citizens and success ,ful farmers OF the coun-
Nv. He was about sixty-fve years OF age.
Several very handsome passenger coaches
and other cars, destined for the Fernaudina
and jacksonville (Fla.) railroad, were taken
south through this CITY to-day.
The handsome new Episcopal church at
Chester was consecrated yesterday by Blsh-
on white, and ut the same time class OF
eleven candidates was confirmed. The con-
secration sermon was preached by DR.. Glib
son. of this city. The church Is OF Gothic
style OF architecture. will seat about two
hundred persons. ana has been very neatly
dressed for the Christmas season. IL Is one
of The four churches under the pastoral
charge OF Rev. Thomas Spencer. OF this city.
Our churches are making efforts to pro-
vide pleasant Christmas for their poor by
means OF pouud-parties.
Rev. A. j. Stins0n, pastor OF the Union
Street Methodist Episcopal church lcolored)
in this CITY. has been transferred 10 the
Georgia Conference. He will have charge
of a church, with a membership OF 800, at
Milledgevilie. His place here will be sup
piled by DIR. Douglass. pastor OF the church
at LawrenceviIle. Rev. j. McH. Farley.
for some years the pastor OF the African
Methodist Episcopal Zion church here, has
been transferred to the Philadelphia Con-
ference, but will remain in Petersburg
some time longer.
A number OF the officers OF the United
STATES iron.clsd feet lying off Brandon are
in the city visiting friends to-day.
The mild change In the weather is causing
the snow to melt rapidly TO-DAY.
ROBIN ADAIR.
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DANVILLE.
RAILROAD OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TITLES.
TCorres pOndence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l

RAILROAD MATTERs-OBITUARY-PE
TITLES.
FCorrespondeuce OF the Richmond Dispatchl
DECEMBER "a. 1880.
At a meeting Of the Council hed with
reference TO the connection OF the city with
the virginia Midland railroad. President {.
q. Holland reported that Mr.. John II. Penn
berton, who was president OF the Council
when The city took stock in that railroad,
had mislaid or lost the certificate OF stock.
and IL was thereuDUn ordered that Prest-
dent Holland be "authorized and directed
10 applv az once for renewal or duplicate
certificate" This action was taken in order
that the Council may he at liberty, il it seem
advisable 20 to do, TO exchange IFS stock for
stock in the new company. The rate of eX-
change proposed Is understood to be hve
shares Of old stock for one OF new. The
city owns stock IN the old company TO the
amount OF 100000.
Mr.. George w. johnson died at his
home here on yesterday, OF consumption.
Mr.. johnson came TO this city from Rich
mOnd about twelve years aga. and was IN
the employment Of Colonel Kane, now OF
Baltimore, while Colonel Kane was super
intepdent of the Roanoke Tobacco Works.
Several years ago he married Miss watson,
daughter of our most estimable citizen Com
missioner-of-tbe. Revenue w. Il. Watson.
Hon. George e. Cabel came home yester-
day to spend the holiday.
Major Il. II Glass was on the streets yes-
terday, and seemed 10 be busy with accounts
and in his usual health.
Captain Abner Anderson. OF the Register,
has sold his residence on Wilson sfeet to
Mr.. Thomas Fox for $4,000, and pow re-
sides in the house which was built for DR..
II. w. Cole. Mrs. Cole was the sister OF
Mrs. Anderson. II is said that DR.. Coles
house, a beautiful building, was finished for
bin on the day of the death of Mrs. Cole.
Mrs. L. 4. Paoli, OF Charlottesville, ar
rived in the city yesterday on visit to
friends here.
Misses Lizzie and Olive Lacy, daughters
respectively Of Mr.. Charles =. Lacy and
Rev. j. Fl. Lacy, Of Halifax county. arrived
IN the city yesterday on Christmas visit to
friends and relatives here.
Major Sutherlin a;teBded the meeting OF
the council at which the Virginia railroad
Smatters were discussed, looked on and
listened, hut said nothing.
A regular reader OF the Dispatch took me
TO task jOculaiiy yesterday Dfcause bad
fallen into the abominable habit OF calling
everybody colonel. Better call them
SQUIRE" said he, "after the North Carolina
fashion, or even captain means something"
Snow still upon the ground, weather plea
SAINT. ALPHA