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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
TIE MARIErTA CONSOLIDATION

a plan for the reorganization Of the Marietta
and Cincinnati Railroad company has been prepared by
the committee Of the Doudhoders and accepted IL said
by the Baltimore and ONO Railroad Company. All the
lines from Cincinnati the Ohio River 10 be united
in one organization. The baltimore and Ohio Railroad
guarantees bonds OF the consolidated
company. aud surrenders It's claims on the HLlsboro
branch bonds which have been ia litigation Tor long
time Tho plan OF Reorganization c0nempates the issue
Of bonds aud stock follows: Preferential bonds for
payment OF indebtedness 100000; first mort
gage bonds having dfty years TO run and bearing dig
per cent interest II 1920; second mortgage bonds
Any years at . per cont S},pOOOUO; third mortgage
bonds nfty years per cent for years and there
after per cent $3.50 1923; first income bonds mon
cumulative uuy years nj per cent II earned,
S3.2.GNtO: second income bonds similar terms,
- 100000; preferred Stock 500 and common
stock r6gU23jS Under this plan the bonds of The con-
soda 81 company will amount to S2O, 5G9.2jO and the
stock 10 S2O.5430JO making u total OF Sil,O0O,OOO,
while total according go Tie last report published by
the receiver about S32,Oo0,OOO Assessments OF
per the preferred stock and OF per cent on the
common stock mD0sed by the plan OF reorganization
but tneso pay mchts first Income bonds are 10 be
i44u. NJ mr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
OBIIUIHI.
EX,IuDGE JOIN NJ. BARBOUR.

LA-JibGE JOHN ~ BARBOUR.
EX-Judge John VI. Barbour who sat for
twelve years upon the Bench OF superior in
tni- city, died very suddenly yesterday morning How
arb Lockwood. OF the friends who diucd with him al
he Albany Wednesday evening, said that he then
seemed unusually animated and in good health He be
came on a o'clock yesterday morning, aud before q
physician could bc summoned he died 81 heart disease
Judge Barbour seventy -four years old At the age
~ fourteen he removed from the place OF his birth u
Washington County 10 Chautauqun County, where he
studied law and admitted the bar. In 1885 he
went 70 Michigan, which then Territory He took
active part In the work OF making 10 a State After
ward by appointment OF the legislature he acted
OF the commissioners In laying and constructing
the railroad and canal systems OF the State. After a
service Of cgh: County Judge and acting for
some time Auditor OF the Board Of Internal Improve
mcuts ~ tho Stat. he appointed In 1915 under
President Tyler, AssltAut-AudltoT OF the Treasury
Department ~ Washington In 1851 be removed 10 this
city and resumed the practice ~ law. Ten years after
ward De- elected by the Democrats superior Court
judge aud lu 1907 rrDlrcl, 90 tlt place His
Hs-urntrs chose him chief judge the death Of Chief
judge Robertson n 1869 and this place he continued
brr, l-.B The superior Court reports contain the
record 81 an interesting when retired from the
Ills and uf the bar spoke
Airh praise h excellent personal and IIilcu, uual-
practice except Ia the hearing OF references lie ed
the Albany where hr has been Nlu"ug several month
lie leave, widow and one daughter r. c funeral viii
take place tomorrow morning no 10 o'clock ST. Bar
thuiomrwz Church, m Madison ave.
Tho state Courls were adjourned yesterday a trlb
ute Of rec pCtt TO his memory,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
RAILROAD NOTES.

MONTREAL, Dec. S.-The directors of the
Canada Pacific Railway deny that the Great Western
Railway has absorbed the Credit Valley Railway on their
behalf They admit however, that negotiations were In
progress with that end in view, but that result had
been arrived at.
The Grand Trunk Railway Company is max
ing experiments with new locomotives OF improved
construction with which they expect 10 run trains ut
sixty miles per hour.
Boston, Dec s-samuel Flnay, formerly of the Hoos-
&c Tunnel Line but for the last three years OF the Star
Union Line, has been appointed general New England
IN Boston. ~. 800 90 =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
UNION OF LONG ISLAND RAILROADS.

The negotiations Tor the lease of the New
York aud Manhattan Beach Railway the Long Island
Railroad Company have been nearly concluded. The
agreement been approved by the directors Of the
Manhattan Beach Company AMI by the Executive Com
mttce OF the Long Island Road The precise terms OF
the contract not made public, aud Austin COrbn,
who is president OF both companies, declined yesterday
u state tGcu. l. Is understood. however that the Long
Island Railroad agrees pay certain percentage of the
gros. earnings which shall not fall below certain
This minimum sum will be sufficient 10 pay the fixed
charges OF the company and probably small dividend
ON its stock The arrangement II Is asserted Will be adj
yuuta.roue To both companies. II viii relieve the Man
haitian Beach Company OF al dangers OF default IN ~
interest In uuiyOruhlc seasons, and M the same time 10
viii give the Long Island Railroad thr advantage Of en-
lIrrld teIminul ANcOnLmOuAtO ns I'm bruONyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
VAN RENSSELAER, LANDS SOLD.

ALBANY, Dec. S.-Deeds of transfer of about
$50 farms in the towns OF Bethlehem New Scotland
Cumberland and Waterylet, this county, were filed to-
day in tho Clerks office The deeds from the repre-
senatves OF the estate OF Stephen Van Rensselaer, to
Walter g. Church. The lands in question constitute
part OF the original immortal grant from the British Gov
eminent 10 10 kian Van Rensselaer,, which comprised
about 100000 acres. The conveyance also indludes
thirty-twO farms In the town Of Nassau Rensselaer,
County. This will make Colonel Church one OF the
largest landed propretOrs In the State, as the farms
range from 300 TO 1000 acres each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
4 RECEPTION IN BROOKLYN.

a reception was given from S to 10 p. m.
yesterday at the house Of Henry Hodges No 90 South
OXord-st, Brooklyn, to Mr. and Mrs George w. Hodges
who married in Boston on October %, at the home
OF the brides father Phneas stowe The parlors were
decorated Dr. Perry Dokey and William Oyerton acted
as ushers There were between 200 and 800 persons
present Music and dancing began at 10 p. m. The
lately married bride wore her wedding OF damassee
and heavy brocado satn with duchesse lace and da-
mOnds. Mrs. Hodges wore black velvet Dress trimmed
with point Lace and diamonds Among those present
Mr. and Mrs j. ID. r. Jersey, Miss Hersey Mr. and
Mrs. William Martin, the Misses Martin, Mr. and Mrs
Raymond, tho Misses Raymond, Mr.. and Mrs Z. ID.
Bickey Mr.. and Mrs. HendersOn and Miss Henderson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
LEASING A LINE FOR FIFTY YEARS.

The Indiana, Bloomington and Western Rail
road Company has leased the Indianapolis Decatur and
Springfield Railroad for fty years by agreeing pay it
thirty per OF the gross earning OF the leased line IL
agreed also that this percentage shall fall below
100000 year. The purpose OF tins arrangement is TO
extend the leased line westward from Springfield 10
some point the Mississippi River where connection
may be made with lines Kansas City. II In asserted
by friends of the project that the proposed line will be
twelve hours shorter between Kansas City and Indian
apOls than any existing route. The increase of business
that will he brought 20 the leased line by these
tons Is considered OF great advantage " II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
TIE MlyrATTANS sOLvENCY.

A Judgment was entered yesterday in the
suit brought by the NewYork Elevated Railway Com
pany against the Manhattan Railroad Company to have
the least, Of May 20 1879 declared forfeited by the latter
company and for the recovery Of the New.NOrk Com
panys property in which It Is adudged that the Man
haitian Company Is solvent and able u perform the Obli
cations taken by il to he done that agreements Of
October % ISL are Just and valid agreements between
the three elevated railway companies and that they
hereby established compromise settlement and adj
Judgment OF all matters in dispute between the COM
paucs aud general settlement Of al questions In the
anti The case was tried before Judge TTuaX in the
Supcrior Court, Special Term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
REPORTING A FAILURE TO AGREE

At a meeting of the Directors of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company yesterday. the Conference
Committee reported that it had been unable 10 agree
with the officers OF the overland railroads for cOntnu
of the former contract between the companies The
of the committee accepted and the president
of the company directed to take passengers and
freight the best possible terms The failure Of the
committee reach harmonious settlement OF the ques-
ton reported in THE TRIBUNE on Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
SHOT WITH HIS OWN GUN,

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. 'S.-Shortly after
midnight a murder was committed here, the victim
being Raymond p. Dennis, age sixty-two, living in
Almondst, near the Linen MIL. He was disturbed by
the breaking Of windows his house and selling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE FRIDAY DECEMBER 9, 1881.

gun went out to drive the dsturbers away There were
three When he got the gun was seized by me mis-
creants aud pointed at him and discharged Do"lng
away part of his head. and lie soon died. Inc We son
and daughter of the murdered man ltneSseu Ie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
OBITUARY NOTES.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. S.-Mcycr May, n
prominent citizen Of Richmond, died suddenly to-day
the OF fftytw years. He mad been resident OF
this city Tor twenty-Onc years.
HAEKisOsBUHG, Va, Dec s.-Naior Il. w Hoxscy, late
Assistant United states Distrct-Attouey ut Richmond,
died here this morning lie n native OF Paterson,
NJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
JUDGE HARVEY JEWELL.

BosroN, Dec. s.-liarycy Jewell, formerly Il
Judge Of she Alabama Claims Coyms-ion and prom
iucut citizen Of Massachusetts died this morning.
Judge Jewell was born In Winchester, n. H., May 90
1920 and graduated mt Dartmouth College In 1874
lie studied law and In lsi7 began practise In Boston
In 1861 aud lSGZ he elected to the Massachusetts
legislature In 1896 he was ngiin elected TO the Legs-
laurc serving five years, and Speaker four years
Commissioners OF Alabama Claims ia 1870 He received
the dcgTcc of Doctor Of Laws from Dartmouth College
Judge Jewell was n brother Of Ex-Governor Marshall
Jewell, OF Connecticut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-12-09
STATEMENTS OF NETWORK COMPANIES.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. S.-The State Engineer
has received the foowi ng railroad reports:
0gdensburgh and Lake Champaign Earnings
$5S7.567 "a expenses, 1857, 1877 so.
Brooklyn and Rockaway Boaoh-Earnings $50, 727 o6;
expenses, 30,762 81.
Middetown. UniontOwn and Water Gap-Earnings
$45,273 81 expenses, $54,379 90.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03
Waynesboro Items.
rRannrtad fa,. the VrRGTNIAN

Neao haoention Joshua W. Harris Of
this place called my attention a few days ago
to an invention of his in running gear for
buggies and spring wagons. The axles are
made eight-square iron, raised in the centre.
The springs are constructed with short-end
spindle. This obyiates to a great extent the
strain on the centre of the axle. The end
spring and the rear axle are bolted from the
top where it connects with the cross springs.
The wagon is light and delicate in appearance
but from its build / should judge was strong
and durable as well as cheap and in many re-
poets superior to any thing of tue kind L have
seen. Those who have purchased from him
seem exceedingly well pleased with their bar
gains and speak in high terms Of them.
Stauntonians.-Last Wednesday, (23rd inst,
l had the pleasure of meeting Mr.. j. Frank
Davis, agent for the Singer Sewing Machine,
in our town, and he very cleverly introduced
me to Mr.. Kemp. Doom of the firm of Doom
& Co., who have established Liberal Stable
here. From my conversation with Mr.. Doom
pelleye he proposes to do 11rst-class Dusl-
ness and will promptly satisfy all demands
made upon him Or the firm. We are always
pleased to see our Staunton friends and if
they all make themselves as welcome as Mr..
Frank D. did l don't think any one would
object to their visits.
The Work on the Engine House at this place
has commenced Messrs Goodloe & New
comb have the contract for stone work and
Mr., A. ]. Newcomb the contract for the frame
construction. The situation of it is rather near
the road and it is more than probable will be
objected to on that account. IL. l.. U
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

The PLANETs.-The planets, Jupiter Venus
and Saturn now form an interesting group In
the southwestern sky soon after sunset
Though the smallest of the three, Venus is
clearly far more brilliant than the giant Jupi-
ter, which she is rapidly approaching, while
the contrast with the dull-hued Saturn-the
upper left-hand member of the groups still
more marked. Jupiter is also drawing near
to the ringed planet, which it will overtake
on April %, but their conjunction will not be
visible, since both planets will then be lost in
the greater glory of the Sun. The conJunc-
ton of Jupiter and Saturn takes place once in
about every twenty years, but it is more than
century since Venus formed with them such
an attractive group as is now visible. Venus
was in conjunction with Jupiter at midnight
on the 21st of February, and with Saturn on
March 1st, passing north of both, but much
nearer the former than the latter. In the tel
escope Venus now has the appearance OF a
half moon During the next two months her
Illuminated disc will diminish day by day until
the planet appears like thin silvery crescent
of dazzling whiteness, and finally fades away
at her inferior conjunction with the sun on
May 3D. As telescope object Venus will,
therefore grow in attractiveness during March
and April In fact, the less that is seen of her
the more beautiful she becomes. She attains
her greatest brilliancy- ON March 9th, al
though less than third of her illuminated
surface is then turned toward the earth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

FRATERNAL RE-UNIoN-A number of rep
resentative members of various Valley Lodges
were present at an Odd Fellows fraternal re-
union given by the members of the Staunton
Lodge to their visiting brethren Harrison
burg, Bridgewater and Mt. Sidney were repre-
sented and among the prominent officers pres
ent were Grand Representative A. r. Court
ney, of Richmond, Grand Master J. H. Krebs,
OF Winchester, and District Grand Deputy W
]. Points, of Harrisonburg. After an interest
ing session in the lodge room, the party, to-
getber with a number of invited guests, re-
paired to the Virginia Hotel, where that most
excellent of caterers, Mr.. Julius G. Schetfer,
had prepared a handsome supper. After an
hour or so spent pleasantly at the table, an
adjournment to the lodge room was made, and
the remainder of the evening was devoted to
the business of the body. Everything passed
off pleasantly. The committee of arrangements
consisted of Messrs. T. j. Crowder. Charles
Burschell, c. A. Gladke and j. J. lesser, and
they performed the duties assigned them to
perfection.
In addition to the visitors named above were
the 70 lowing, among others, viz DR.. D. A.
Butcher, Grand Warden; Capt Newport, of
Baltimore j. K. Smith, and William Loeb, of
Harrisonburg; J. Fl. Lindsay, James B. Dick
son, D. G. Whitmore, P. Med. Hatfield, J. Fl.
Coley, John F. Raines, A. P. Fl. GLADDEN., Jno
II Floyd, and DIR d. A. Butcher, of Bridgewa-
ter; S. G. Roler, W. W. Brannaman, J. B. Cof-
felt, John W. Watson, Stuart Watson, Hugh
Cassidy, Julius Peck, Hiram Kirby, W. R.
Landes, Nathaniel Humphreys, s. M. Woods,
and G. A. Roller, OF Mt. Sidney.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN POSTAL REGULA-
TIoNs-The Postmaster General has issued an
order under date of February 81, 1881, revok-
ing section No. 232 OF the Postal Regulations
Under this section it was permitted to send all
printed commercial paper filled out in writing,
such as papers of legal procedure, deeds of all
kinds, bills of insurance companies, ETC., at
third class rates. Under the new order all
partially written matter must be prepaid at
the regular letter rate of cents for each half
ounce. The following exceptions to the rule
are made:
Corrected proof sheets anG manuscript copy
accompanying the same. Date and name of
the addresses and of the sender of the circulars
and the correction of mere typographical
errors therein. Upon third class matter, or
upon the wrapper inclosing the same, the
sender may write his own name and address
with the word from" above and preceding the
same, and in either case may make simple
age of the text, to which it is desired to call
attention. There may be placed upon the
cover or blank leaves of any book or of any
printed matter of the third class, manuscript
dedication or inscription, but it must be con-
fined to simple address or consignment as a
mark of respect, and it must not partake of the
nature of personal correspondence. Upon
fourth class matter the sender may write his
own name and address, preceded by the word
from" and also the number and names of the
articles inclosed He may also mark the srti-
Gle for Identification
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

THE Boy OARToR.-Harry Shannon, the
boy orator, gave exhibitions of his remarkable
talent before Staunton audiences on Friday
and Saturday nights last, with matinee Sat
urday afternoon. No description of ours could
convey an idea of the boys wonderful powers.
He is the very personifcation of oratory. The
splendor of his genius captlvates and enthralls
all who come within the circle OF its magnetic
influence In gesture and manner he is the
embodiment of grace and every tone OF his
voice is the expression of eloquence. His
wonderful memory is one of the most surprls-
ing of his gifts How child of eleven years
old could memorize the store he has at his COM
mand can only be explained as phenomenal.
At the close of the exhibition OF Saturday
night, Master-Harry was made the recipient OF
two handsome gifts from young ladies. Mr. A.
S. Mauzy, for the donor, presented beautiful
silver cup, and Judge Shelley in behalf OF an
admirer, handsome copy of Hoods poems.
The responses to the presentation addresses
were impromptu and as happy as his declama-
tions. The little orator won all hearts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03
Mt. Scion Items.
Reported for the v1RarN1AN.

thepOFleu IOr Inc FIhGlNlANJ
THE Weather-We have had few mild days
attended by numerous signs of approaching
spring. The wild geese have been vending
their way North the doves have been cooling,
and the farmers, now so anxious to break up
their grounds for summer crops, were preparing
for spring work but this morning the tempera-
ture, undera brisk northwestern breeze has gone
down 10 degrees below freezing. The snow
which fell on the Goth of December still fingers
upon the northern slopes of the hills
Death.-Since the thaw commenced much
sickness attended by an unusual fatality has
prevailed. The last victim was Miss M. E.
Reeves, an interesting and much beloved
daughter of Mr.. Nathan Reeves She had
been confined to the house for some time with
measles and was attacked about week ago
with pneumonia as an intercurrent disease.
Her case was deemed very critical. For several
days before her death she was improving and
her early restoration was confidently expected
by her physician and her friends, but on yes
terday morning she very suddenly and rapidly
grew worse and died in short time. Her
bright young face and happy nature will long
be remembered by her numerous friends who
will stand with sad hearts around her early
grave to-day.
Mr. Reeves has raised family of ten child
rem and this is the first time that death has
stricken link from his happy family circle
ITEMS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

COURT DAY-Monday last was the first day
of the County Court, and the crowd in town
was tremendous one. The liveries, hotels,
restaurants and hitching yards were crowded,
The fiat around Platt's stable appeared like q
cavalry camp Horse trading seemed to be the
principal employment as well as amusement,
and from the indications it seemed as if Rock
ingham would soon have to surrender its laurels
in that line. The disease must have reached Au-
gusta, for it looked as if every other man from
the country had an. equine to dispose of. For
the most part the horses were poor and but little
account, but now and then first rate animal
would be bargained away The auctioneers
did fine business, and the merchants reports
first rate trade 1t seems that our court days
are growing in popularity, but whether that. is
a healthy sign or not we cannot say.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

A CONFERENCE of the leading re-adjusters OF
the county was held here on Saturday last, for
the purpose of making preparations Tor a
complete organization throughout the county.
The conference was entirely private, and we
understand, postponed the details of the organ
izaton to the fourth Saturday in March, at
which time it is said a large meeting will be
held.
Among the matters discussed on Saturday,
was the feasibility of establishing re-adJus-
ter organ in Stanton. With reference to this
no definite action was taken. The entire body
is represented as having been enthusiastic and
the assurance is given of a strong organization
in the county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-03-03

Near Augusta Springs, Augusta county on the
18th, Mr. Dennis Michael, aged 40 years, 10 months
and days
Near Sangersville, Augusta county on the 22d nit.
BENJAMIN Karicon aged 55 years. II months, and Is
days.
At his residence, near Hebron Church, in this co..
on the 18th day OF February, Of congestion of the
lungs Mr. James C Brown In the Goth year of his
age.
Near ottobine, In Rockingham county, of broncht-
It's, on the 18th ul Mrs Catharine Wine reict of Mr.
Michael Wine, decd, aged II years. 10 months and
days.
In Rockingham, on the 10th ult, Michael, infant
son of P. II. and susan Coakley, aged years. 7
months and 81 days.
At his residence, Split Rock, Pocahontas county
Va on Saturday, the 18th ult, after protracted
illness, Mr.. John Warner, aged IS years.
Very suddenly, Lewisburg W. Va, on the
17th OF February, Mrs Sarah NJ. Butt wife OF Mr. HI
ram Butt aged % years.