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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-08-24
The Grain Speculation.

New York, 23.-The Herald: The ex-
tent of the recent grain speculation may
be inferred from the fact that Rufus
Hatch is known to have carried at one
time 1890 600 bushels Of corn. A prom
inent down town merchant, who pre-
ferred to keep his name out Of print, bad
100000 bushels more than the entire
supply in store at Chicago, and Keene, it
is said, had LOCO, 600 bushels, purchased
at 45c and sold at q profit of $500, 900.
According to rumor, the Armours, OF
New York and Chicago, held even more,
and are credited with having made q
handsome fortune. Among the shorts
who have lost large amounts of money
prominent German banker is spoken of
who for himself and customers has
dropped 500, 900 within a week, mostly
on the foreign account. The losses
among small operators who had sold in
the markets here, have been very large
in the aggregate. The speculation in
grain, although diminished, yesterday
was never so large as within the last
week. 1t has become enormous in
volume, a craze having seized upon
people, and orders come not only from
every city in the country, and from COM
mercial countries Of Europe, but from
towns and hamlets in the country
districts of the west. The farmers have
not been able to resist the temptation of
specializing in the staple and brokers say
that they have a class of cu'tomers now
who are entirely new to the business.
The gambling is done on margin, just
as il Wall street, 10000 bushels of grain
being the equivalent of 100 shares of
stock, and The grain broker requires a
nsrgsin of about $500, Just as his brother
of the stock exchange.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-08-24
TELEGRA.PHIC
rhe Fighting Apaches.

Denver, Co.., 2S.--Sants Fe specials
give the follo@ing account of fight in
Lake Valley few days sgO. Lieuten-
ami Smith md his force of twenty men
had been on the trail several days, a d
by forced marches overlook the Indians
near McEver's ranch in Lake Valley
District. The Indians were strong in
numbers and Smith attacked them ex-
Meeting rsinforcemeuts from the troops,
following at some distance behind. The
soldiers were being rapidly shot down
when at critical moment George Daily,
with his force of twenty miners, arrived
and joined in the fight and the Indians
were routed, with great loss. They,
however, carried off their dead and
wounded so thSt the exact loss could not
be ascertained. The whites lost George
killed, and eleven wounded. The killed
and wounded except Daily are all sup
posed to have been soldiers. Daly's part
in the attack grew out of an attack by
Apaches on his camp in which the In
disns were opposed by all the miners
of the camp, Daily commanding, and re-
pulsed. Daily at once collected twenty
men and started in pursuit, as above.
Smith was one of the best officers of the
Ninth Cavalry. He has been engaged
10 several Indian campaigns and was
several times during the war bEevetted
for gsllantry. Lieutenant Dimmick,
with company of cavalry, and Lieuten-
ant Taylor, with twenty Indian scouts,
who were but few hours behind Nana's
main band, arrived during the evening
and without stopping continued the pur-
suit. They have probably overtsken the
Indians before this as the latter would be
considerably delayed by carrying or
burying their dead. The hcsties are
near the Mexican line, evidently making
for chihuahua, and are we'll armed and
mounted. Mescaleros who have been
fighting with Mans, are trying to sneak
back into the agency by twos and threes.
A company of cavalry has been ordered
to guard the Hillsboro and Lake Valley
settlements and if possible cut off or hold
Nsns's band until Taylor and Dimmicll
oYertake them.
Saa.s francisco, pa Tucson dis
patch: Sheriff Paul, just arrived from
Deming, reports that not less than
twenty-five settlers have been killed
fifteen miles north Of Nu,. Station
within ten days by Mescalero Apaehes.
The Indians are now moving south into
Chihuahua. They crossed the Southern
Pacific Railroad fourteen miles east of
Gage last night, about seventy-fve
strong. This morning 100 soldiers and
fifty Indian scouts struck the trail and
are in close pursuit Regular trains are
again running, but slowly, as the track
is much damaged.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-08-24
A FieDdish Design.

Philadelphia, 2S.-Ledger's New York
special: hear from good authority that
the British consulate cabled the home
government the substance of the address
Of the SO called Irish revolutionary con-
vention, which has been held in secre
sessions here during the past few days.
That address, without the slightest qusIi-
fcation, proclaims the intention to de-
stroy British vessels wherever they can
be found, and declares that it is just as
we'll to begin the work, which is most
easy of accomplishment, and by the
time few Euglish merchant vessels are
destroyed the world may witness the
benefcent results. Shipping merchants
and insurance companies of England are
presenting petition to Gladstone to re-
consider the Irish question.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-08-24
England and AfghanIstan.

London, 29-In the Commons, to-day,
Harrington, secretary OF state for India,
said although he had been in constant
communication with the Viceroy of In
dis, he was not aware that the Amer
had asked for money or arms or that the
Indian government intends interfering
in the internal affairs Of Afghsnistsn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-08-24

Advertising Solicited for all News
papers published on toe Pacific Coast
Sandwich Islands. Polynesia, Mexican
Ports, Panama, Valparaiso. Japan,
China, New Zealand, the Australian
Colonies, the Eastern States and
Europe. Files of nearly every news
paper publisned on tbs Pacific Coast
are Kept constantly OF hand and all
Advertisers are allowed free access to
them during business hours.
Ia The HERALD is kept on -filt
st the Office sf L P. FISHER.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

expects soon to graduate. He preach-
es very little of late"
From Methot,ist Recorder, Pitts
burg: "a man should prepare. for
death the day before he dies" said
Rabbi Eleazer. Said the listener,
How will he know when he will
die?" The answer was, "He can
not know he should be prepared
for death every day, lest he should
die tomorrow"
Parkersburg.-Rev. J. w, Car
ter, Pastor, The meetings in pro
gress for several weeks past, closed
last Sunday, with the baptism OF
ID converts in the evening, IL of
whom were little girls and young
ladies. One other received for bap-
tism. Among the converts were
four sisters, daughters of Rev. j. f.
McCusick, the youngest, a bright
little girl Of 8 years; and four 9TH
ers ranged from 10 to Is years of
age, all Sabbath School children.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09
Personal.

The Grafton Sentinel says; DR..
4. Warner was in that city Last
week and preached able sermons
ON two evenings,
We also learn from the Sentinel
that Mr.. G. p. Corbit, formerly Of
Wood county, Singer Manufacture
ing Co. Agent at Grafton, has re-
signed his position there to accept
something better-Mr. r. b. Hart
man succeeds him. The Sentinel
bears testimony to Mr.. Corbit's
high standing as acitizen and busi-
ness man. 1t is gratifying to note
the success of Wood county's good
men who go out from us.
WE KNEW WE'D HIT 'EM.-Bro.
Reed, Of the Tyler independent, cop
les our comments in our last issue
on an illustration used by Rev. r..
c. Johnson, wherein he spoke of
how some people could sit on the
fence half a day, but couldn't sit in
some church pews half hour. We
said Bro. T. knew what he was talk
ing about, for we knew he had ex-
perienced the ease and comfort that
the soft side of rail affords to corn
hoeing boys. Bro. Reed endorses
all we said thus: "The statement is
faultless as faras our expe- =, we
mean as far as our observation
goes" We knew we could hit
some preachers, and editors too, be-
sides Bro. Tom and ourself
We have received the first num-
Der of "The Christian Visitor"
monthly paper published by Rev.
r. r. Sadler, at Raleigh Court
House, devoted to the spiritual de-
velopment of Christianity. Terms
so cents a year in advance. May it
live and prosper and accomplish
much good!
Bro. Powell left his home at Par
kersburg, last Monday for a two or
three weeks trip up the Kanawha
Valley, in the interest of the Jour
nal and Messenger, and the Home
Mission work. We hope his many
friends in that rich Valley will
greet him with welcome and SUBJ
stantial cheer He bears with him
bundle of specimen copies of the
FREEMAN as an additional passport
and recommendation to your hospi-
tality and favor.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09
Tribute of Respect.

r. Al a meeting of the P. H. & L.
10; TO- No. l, March 7, 1881, the follow
,n8 preambles and Resolutions were
passed:
II WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God in
f filS aIlwise Providence to remove
W WI orr midst our beloved brother,
"m T- Jones, and,
5in w hIEcREAs, He has always proved
n unset good and efficient member
u Our Our Company, therefore,
oo- 1'eSoSred, That we tender our sin
o ovle Sympathies to the relatives of
WI D. deceased brother;
oln Eti;soSged, That copy of these res
o " ~ be handed to the family
t u olle deceased, and also inserted in
me city papers.
J. {1 9: Ti +: Mn, Miles. Com.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

We are pleased to announce that
by request DR.. Young will lecture
IN the First Presbyterian Church,
next Monday night: Subject,
Truth Stranger than Fiction"
The following notices of this Lee
ture by the Press in PENNSYLVANIA,
will be of interest to the Doctors
many friends in Parkersburg:
The lecture of Rev. DR.. Young in
the Presbyterian Church last
Saturday evening, on "Truth
Stranger than Fiction" was one of
the most complete literary produc-
lions we ever listened to. 1t must
be heard to be appreciated Var
rem (Pa.) Mail
Rev. Loyal Young, DID, lectured
in the Presbyterian Church, last
Saturday evening, to an intelligent
and appreciative audience. The
subject Of the lecture was, "Truth
Stranger than Fiction" The lecture
was learned, scientific and witty,
eliciting unbounded satisfaction
from the learned audience. The
lecture was on behalf of the Free
Reading Room. At its close, vote
of thanks was taken, moved by
Judge Brown Warren (Pd.) Ledger.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09
DIED.

JONES.-At his home in Parkersburg,. W.
Va, Friday evening March 4, 1881, OF Con-
his age.
The funeral of Willie Jones was
very largely attended at the Bap-
fist Church or Sunday afternoon,
the services being conducted by the.
pastor, Rev. J. w. Carter, and Rev.
w. E. Powell Affectionate, and
tender reference was made by both
speakers, to the gentle spirit and
upright life of the deceased, who
had been for three years a member
OF this church and especially did
the entire audience enter feelingly
into the sympathy expressed with
the sorely bereaved mother, and
two remaining children of the fam
lily, Willie being the fifth member
of her household, including her
husband, whom this affection
schooled mother has followed to the
grave within five years. The city
Fire Companies, with which Willie
was connected, attended the servi-
ces in full uniform, having charge
Of the body Of their departed COM
rade. The Companies were in COM
mand of Captains Clay Leonard, C.
B. Smith and Chas. Butcher, and
were conducted with such perfect
arrangement and order, as made the
ceremonies very impressive, and
the funeral services throughout, a
most fitting tribute to the gentle
spirit, genial comrade, devoted
child; and good young man, so uni
versally lamented.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

CHILD's FINGERS cRUsHED.-A lit
tie child of Mr.. Lewis Treadwav
habits hand badly hurt in machine
ry at the Parkersbu1g Mill on Mon
day last. Three fingers were badly
crushed, one of which was amp1ta-
ted at the middle joint by DR.. Scott.
The others he expects to save.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

We send this number to many
friends In the city and county,
whom we would like to have as
subscribers, Please examine the
paper, carefully and let us have
your names.
IT you can't afford now to pay 50
Tor a year, you can have it 6 months
Tor 81, or ) months for so cents.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09
Our Everyday Courts.

Our Justices Courts are of much
more interest to the public since
their jurisdiction has been enlarged
by the Constitutional Amendment
passed last Fall. They will have
much more business, and cases of
much more Importance than here
tofore, together with jury trials.
With the determination on the
part Of the city authorities to rid
the community Of the lawlessness
and the associations that have 50
long generated debauchery and
crime in our midst, most lively
interest is centering around the
Recorders Office, and the increased
activity here is giving increased life
and interest about the offices of our
Justices. We understand that a
vigorous stampede has already be-
gun from the low ranches about the
city, and that many noted charac-
tiers are begging terms and time to
get away. This wretched class that
live from day to day, and barely
live, upon the wages of their crime
and shame, are certainly objects of
profound pity, but the peace and
moral health of the community
must be preserved, and the rising
generation saved from the conta-
gion. The body is worth more
than limb, and to save life the Of
Tending members must sometimes
be removed-though the keenest
suffering ensues.
Let the work of reformation COON,
for the sake of society and our flu
ture.
JUSTICES COURTS.
G.. K. Leonard, Justice, had cases
before him during the last week as
follows:
Actions in debt. .........................2
On contracts and ACCOMPLISHMENT
State case-peace warrant............l
De. i. Davis, Justice, had cases:
Actions on accounts and notes......5
Peace warrants.
Search warrant.........................I
Stealing ..................... .......''.'''..A
Altering marks on r. R. ties........2
The last two cases were dismissed
at the compliments costs.
CITY COURT.
John W. Mitchell, Recorder, had
before him during the last week,
cases of arrest as follows:
For selling without license.........l
Drunk and drawing revolver........1
Disturbing the peace...:.......''.-'''dd
Associating with prostitutes..,,....3
Drunk and disorderly ..................3
Keeping house Of ill-fame: :; ;;. -
Lettering about houses Of ill-fame..4
Being found at houses of ill-fame''
Number of arrestsfor the week,.2o
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

William Armstrong, formerly Of
Central Station, Assistant Road
Master on the B. q O., has rented
the neat property Of Mr.. J. L: Sor-
reIl. corner of Avery and 9th SITS.
We welcome him to the city.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

1t is always a pleasant duty to
commend affectionate impulses and
noble deeds. The devoted atten-
ton and generous care bestowed by
the members of the Hook and
Ladder Company, in anticipating
the every want of their beloved
2omrade, Willie Jones, during his
illness, should and do have the
warmest concentrations of all our
good people. And the tender affec-
ton manifest in the arrangement
ana perfect conduct of all the Fire
Companies at the funeral were re-
marked with deep interest and
kindly appreciation on every hand
WEATHER REPORT, for the week
ending, Monday. Mar 7 1891.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

J. D. CADWALLADER respectfully
calls attention to his new styles Of
colored porcelaines, made on China
plaques, the most beautiful, as well as
the most permanent pictures made.
One fourth reduction in all kinds
Of photographs. Photo. Parlors, on
Market St., opposite M, E. Church
South.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09
:, 0CAI1 DEPARTMENT.

choice lot of White seed oats
s.ono illinois, for sale by John P.
Wait
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

WAsrED.-6OO cords, prime chest
out.oak bark. G.. r. Shaw & Co.
Petersburg.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

Mr.. W. H. Earnest has repaired
the old City Scales that have been
in use for so many years, and made
them as good as new, so that farm
ers may rely upon having their
hay and stock weighed correctly.
Mr. Earnest is prepared to do all
kinds of repairing of sewing ma
chimes, locks, &c. He makes re-
pairing a speciality.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

An excellent communication
from the Patriarchal apostle of Tenn
perance, Rev. Father Ellison, Of Ra-
leigh county, came too late for this
issue. Our readers shall have it
next Week.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

Read Senator McGregor's speech
an behalf of the People, for which
he cot the pretty posies from fair
hands.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

We shall hear the cackle of Rebek-
al Jane Simmons blue hen, in our
Jreams, until the matter is all ex-
nIaincd in next weeks FREEMAN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

r-o,-c,1roS & DIS, dealers in Dry Goods,
bEo and Oil Cloths, Carpets, Wall
So,,e &C., No. 90, Market street, Parkers-
hnrp W. Va. Ia
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

The Sunday evening services at
the various churches in our city
will be changed from 7 to 7 80
o'clock. to take effect next Sabbath.
This action was taken in the
Preachers meeting, Monday morn
inc last.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09
RELIGIOUS NEWS.
BAPTIST CHURCHES.

u. u. eteTS mas Deen n0lQlnV meet
tings with gracious results.
New MARTINsvILLE, WETzEL Co.
Rev. George Stewart, has been
holding meetings here with large
congregations and very deep inter
est. He had baptized 5 at last
accounts.
BooTHsvILLE.-Rev. 7. Fl. Muir
ray, has had a gracious revival, 7
baptized, and others received for
baptism, and the Church greatly
blessed
HARMONY GRovE-As the results
of two weeks meetings, conducted
by the Pastor, assisted by Rev. Geo.
W. kinsey, fourteen were re-
ceived for baptism, and several 9th
ers are expected to follow them.
GOSHEN, MoNoNGALIA Co.-Rev.
(. P. Brand, reports interesting
meetings, with 6 baptisms and en-
couraging results.
BROAD Run, LEWIS Co.-Rev. G..
a. Woofter, writes of the death Feb
ruary 2Sth., of Washington Bailey
in the I'D year of his age. He had
been a ,member of this church for51
years, and died in the triumph of
faith. The Church received 3 for
baptism recently.
FARM1NGToN.-Rev. T. Cross, held
two weeks meetings twomiles from
this place, with blessed results. II
were baptized, and 7others received
for baptism. A Church will be or
gained and a new house of Worship
built without delay. One of the
new converts who is we'll able, saws
they must have a house, even if he
has to build it without help.
UNION VALLEY-T. B. Halbert,
Pastor. 12professed hope in Christ
and were received for baptism.
RocKFoRD-Rev. w. w. Blake,
Pastor. Three conversions and the
Church greatly revived Rev. l..
w. Holden preached twice and Ell
der Sweeney, Of the Seventh Day
Baptist was with us.
Torch, O.-Rev. w. E. Powell, OF
the Jonrnal and Messenger, who goes
over and visits this Church once a
month, received 5 converts for bap-
tism.
U. b. CHURCH.
New HAvEN-Rev. G. A. Blagg
is closing uphis laborson this charge
preparatory to attending conference
at Parkersburg.
MASON Co.-The United Broth
rem have three houses of worship in
course of erection in this county.
MADoN VALLEY.-Recent meet
ings conducted by Rev. N. d. Bar
ger, assisted by Dr. Warner, P. E.,
resulted il 10 conversions.
Troy, GILMER Co.-Dr. Warner
held meetings resulting in 5 CONVEX
sions during his stay. The meet
ings are being continued by Rev.
r. A. Hit, Pastor, who has had al
together, in the last few weeks, sc
conversions on the Troy charge.
GRAFToN.-Meetings by Rev. E.
Harper, Pastor, assisted by DR..
Warner There have been 80 con-
versions and the revival continues
with increasing interest.
CENTRAL STATION J. w.
Boggess, Pastor. Meetings here, of
deep interest with several CONVEX
sions.
SMITHToN-Meetings in prog
ress by Rev. J. w. Borgess.. Fiji
teen conversions and II accessions
at latest accounts.
PIT. LOOKOUT, PEASANTS Co.
Rev w. w. Rymer, Pastor. At the
meetings following the dedication
of the new house here, called Will
liamson's Chapel, by DR.. Warner,
there were 10 conversions.
SMITHS CHAPEL, TYLER Co.
Union services were conducted by
Revs. J. R. Kemp, U, B. and R.
Welsh, Methodist, resulting in II
conversions and accessions to the
two churches.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

The big blaze Monday night, was
the burning of a Still at Sweetzer
oil Co.'S. over the Kanawha. Loss
about $4,000.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09
" GATHER REPORT, for the week
ending, Monday, Mar. 7, 1881:

Total Rainfall for the week. L 20
Mean Mean lem. for February...,..33 $50
G. observations by J. S. A. Farrow,
surveyor :; OF Wood county. Office
IN the Court House
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

Pure e Maple Syrup, fresh from the
pest sugar Camp in these parts.
Leave orders at the FREEMAN Office
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

additional Local on 8th Page.1
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-03-09

from Parkersburg to Oakland, Md
There have been reported to him
on his field, over 600 conversions
since the 30th of November last.
PARKERsBURG ANNUAL. CONFER
ENcE of the Z. B. Church meets in
Parkersburg on the Goth of the pres
ent month.
, 1881-12-23

a GOOD OFFICER.-There seems
TO be a general desire among our
business men, that Capt. Tibbals
continue as the Puget Sound Agent
for the Pacific Coast Steamship 60,
no matter what other change hnay
take place. Capt. Tibbals serv "a ir
that capacity for five years under
the Pacific Mail regime, and left
that employ to join the Pacific
Coast, for which he has worked
faithfully and hard since. The Cap
tain's experience as a sea-faring
man, and his twenty-four years
residence on Puget Sound, where
he has always ejoyed the confidence
and respect of his fellowmen are
circumstances in his favor; besides
he has always pursued a just and
liberal policy in adjusting claims of
shippers, and at the same time kept
The best interest OF his company in
view. So long as Goodal, Perkins
& Co. manage the business Capt.
Tibbals will remain in his present
position, and when the management
changes, the chances are a rousing
petition will be gotten up by ship
pers asking for the Captains reten-
ton at his post.-"Post-Intelligen-
GER"
, 1881-12-23
Notice Of Application to Purchase TimA r.
u. S. DISTRICT LAND OFFICE.

u. 5. DISTRICT LAND OFFICE, !
Olympia. Wash. Ter. !
Notice is hereby given that, in compli-
ance with the provisions OF the Act OF
Congress approved June 8, 1873, entitled
ian act for the sale of timber lands in the
the States OF California, Oregon, Nevada
AID Washington Territory DAVID
SPoOR, of Jefferson Co., Washington
Territory. has this day filed III this Office
his application TO purchase the n hf OF
the n < or Of section No. 81, ana W hf of
hw or of sec No 26, in twp no 90, north,
range 2 west OF the Willamette Merid-
ian. ..s.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the said described land. or any portion
thereof, are hereby required to file their
claims in this office within sixty t60) days
from date hereof.
Given under my hand, at my office, In
Olympia, w. T., this the 9th day of De-
cember, A. D., 1881.
43wl0 J. T. BRowN, Register.