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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
United States Senate.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May l6.-The
Vice-President laid before the Senate
the following communication:
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 10, '0'
Sir-Will you please announce to the
Senate that my resignation as Senator
of the United States from the State Of
New York has been forwarded to the
Governor of the State. l have the
honor to be, with great respect,
Your obedient servant,
[Signedl ROSCOE CoNKLING
To Hon. Z. A. Arthur, Vice President
This communication was received
with great sensation, which was hsigh'
tened when the Vice President laid the
following before the Senate:
SENATE CHAMBER, May 10, 81
Sir--I have forwarded TO the Cover
nor of the State Of New York my reslg'
nation as Senator of the United State:
for the State Of New York. Will you
please announce the fact 10 the Senate
With great respect,
Your opedient servant,
IS,cned1 Il. c. PLATT
To Hon. C.. A. Arthur, Vice President
A hum Of establishment followed the
reading Of the communication, and Mr.
Hill, OF Ga. suggested soto voce tina
this would be good time to cleo
officers Of the Senate.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
An Alarming thunderstorm:

Philadelphia was visited with terri
flc thunderstorm Thursday night, con-
corning which the Press has the follow
ing: during the thunderstorm which
came down so suddenly Thursday night
the lightning played variety OF fantas-
tic freaks. and in one instance nearley
frightened lady TO death. After the
fret load peal of thunder, which follow
ed vivid flash, the passengers on an
Eleventh street car were startled by the
curious exhibition Of a continuous series
of binding fishes, dancing along the
tracks. The zigzag line of light was
followed by sharp reports, something
like the rapid firing ola Gstliug gun,
with the sound inten ,iaed about three
fold. Between Wharton street and
Washington avenue the flashes were so
frequent and brilliant that the car hor-
ses became almos unmanag cable, rear
Ing and plunging as the loud explosions
rumbled beneath their feet. The driver
became blinded for a time, and was &C.
tually compelled TO stop the car until
he recovered his sight and the tremb =
| ling animals became quiet again.
Around the top Of the tall telegraph
pole on Fourth street below Chestnut
the lightning danced aud capered for
fully ten minutes in a variety Of forms.
A ball of white fire, resembling nIck-
ering electric light, became visible for a
few seconds on the very top OF the pole.
and then changing lis form and position
darted along one of the wires and was
| lost in the darkness. Another and
another followed IN rapid succession
until the wire resembled string VI
daucng red.hot balls. simultaneously
with terrific peal Of thunder the globes
of fire disappeared as suddenly as they
came. A few moments later anda lar
| ger and brighter ball appeared lower
down on the pole, and for briet mo-
ment the ralndrops assumed the hue OF
a rainbow. The telegraph.c instrument
of The Press Office was made subject
for the play of the subtle hlid, aud all
communication was suddenly cut of by
the melting ofone Of the wires. The
operator had just begun to receive a
message, when a fash was seen runnin
along the wire and cracking sound
like exploding parlor'matches, startled
a young man standing in unpleasin
proximity to the blazing wire. The
instrument ceased to work and the
message was left unfinished, and imme-
ldiately aiterward 4 report like the ex-
Iplosion OF cannon resounded through
the building.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

Senator Malone was doubtless pre-
pared for the strong Democratic winds
that blew when he stepped upon the
Republican ship {; but he could hardly
have expected the mutiny among the
Republican crew on board and the
general threat cutting that is now going
on. 70 decide, between the Captain
and the mate, in taking sides, must
puzzle the little General sadly. He has
run up the rigging where he is subsiSI-
lag on hard-laci; in the shape Of some
country post-oftces, while he calculates
which side TO jump down on.-'Ssa"HfoH
indicator.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
Harper's Young People.

This weekly periodical issued for boys
and girls is full Of merit, Every line OF
its Is pages, every engraving that
embelshes its columns sparkles and
glistens, and in it all members OF the
heus ehold will find entertainment. AS
the season approaches when the public
schools are to be closed, parents will
And their cares lessened by placing 10
the hands Of the little ones copy
weekly, OF this, the most merltoneui
and valuable publication issued in the
Interests of youth. AS a safe guide ant
instructor it is of inestimable Value
THE Cruise Of the Ghost" relating
the cruise of four boys in small zach
in dense fog they drift to sea anC
meet with many adventures. Two ne"
serials are begun IN the issue OF Ma,
10th, "Susie Kingman's Decision" ant
a story Of Nay Party, written 10
girls. 1t is fresh and breezy. The
Magazine and Young People will bt
sent one year for IS, or the latter alone
for $3.50. A sample copy OF tn
Young People will be sent on appllca
ton to the publishers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
News Items,

Salisbury furnace, Botetourt county,
which was put in blast in March, is now
turning out 700 tons OF iron per month.
The directors Of the Virginia Mid
land Railroad Company have put five
hundred hands to work between Wins
ton, North Carolina, and Danville.
Peter J Carter, the colored republican
leader of northampton county, at re-
publican meeting last week, announced
himself as being in favor Of the capita
ton tax.
The total value Of exports from Nor
folk for April, 1881, was sl,O5S,77l,
being an excess of 1851, Sl2 over the ex-
ports for the same month in 1880.
Judge Jones of Craig, refused at the
last term of his court to grant licenses
for bar-rooms IN that county.-FmcGs
tie Herald.
Col. John Z. Summers, a prominent
readuster of Washington county, Va,
has repudiated the Mahone-republlcan
alliance.
A citizen of. Roanoke county, Va,
has patented a machine which Is capable
OF making 100, 900 cigarettes per day.
The inventor, James w. Bousack, is a
young man of about 81 years ofage, and
has been working at his Invention about
two years.
Hon. ]. Randolph Tucker will deliver
an address at the Confederate flower
strewing at Fredericksburg, Va, early
in June.
The Richmond Grays have awarded
contracts for handsome new uniforms
preparatory to visiting the Yorktown
centennial.
The new residence OF Mr.. Franklin
Anderson, near Lewlsburg, W. va
I
was burned by an accidental fire last
Sunday.
Ex-Judge William H. Leonard o.
New York, was Frustrated by the heat
Of Wednesday last.
New York World: "A cotrespon'
dent who asks to what political party
Malone should be credited-Or debited
is respectfully informed that Malone
seems 10 belong to what the French
call the 'Left'-'left out in the cold. -
1.-The Dover N. H. Enquirer OF May
LIST says, the snow is almost gone, the
farmers are getting ready for business
A few have begun to pillow.
Loudoun county has but one crlmi'
nal in Jail and but one criminal on
docket.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

UNITED BREFHREN GENERAL CON-
FERENCE.-The General Conference
of the United Brethren Church conven-
ed in Lisbon Iowa, Thursday in its
seventeenth quadrennial session.
Bishop Glossbrenner, senior bishop Of
the church, called the conference to
order at 2 O'Clock p. NJ. and presided
over the afternoon session. Bishop
Weaver Of Ohio, read the fourth chap
ter of First Esistle General ofJohn and
Bishop Castle, Of California, led in an
opening prayer. Bishop Glossbrennel
read the bishops quadrennial address
The total increase IN membership o
the U. b. Church Tor the quadrennia
term Just closed, as given in the bishops
address. is $4,000, aud the number o
churches built during the same time S3s
Reys. J. L. Lutttell and w. Mlttenkorf
of Ohio, aud n. r. Luce, Of New York
were elected secretaries. The balance
of the afternoon session was occupied
iu the appointment of committees ant
miscellaneous business. About Isl
delegates and visitors are present,repre
senting all the Middle and Western ant
and several OF the outhern States. Th'
conference is composed largely ofyounl
aud middle-aged meu Of acknowledge
intelligence and ability.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Woodstock, Va. April 18th 1881
TO Eliza Rodeffer Complt. aud Josiah Stcfley
Admir- Of Geo. Miller, decd Joseph Miller, David
Flick and Msgdalena his wife, Eliza kodeneI
committee Of Rebecca Rodeffer, Joseph Artz
Henry Ariz John Z. Artz, Karen A. Mounett
Eliza Wells, Sarah Alspangh, Mary Anderson
samuel Hotel and Catherine his wife, Elizabeth
Weaver, Sophia Hotel, Caroline Hotel, Benjamin
Hotel, Samuel Miller and the unknown heirs OF
Abram Miller, decd. and the unknown heirs Of
George Miller, decd. Defts.
You are hereby notified that l have fixed upon
the 27th day Of May next, between the hours Of I
O'Clock, A. ~ and o'clock p. NJ. to take and
settle, at my Office, the accounts Of p. A. Funk
houser sdmr. Of Geo. Miller decd. audit sll debts
against the estate Of said George Miller decd. and
also make and report an account distributing the
Assets ofhis estate among those entitled thereto
and any other matter may deem pertinent or thai
any party in interest may desii Q, as required e
be taken by the decree Of Shenandoah Circuit
Court rendered on the sth day Of April 1881 in
suit in chsncery depending in said court between
Eliza Rode1er Complt. and George Miller's admF
&c. Defts and If from any cause the taking OF sale
accounts shall not be commenced, or having been
commenced should not be completed on that day
the taking Of the same will be adjourned from
day to day, or from place ~ place, until the same
are taking and completed,
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
| county the day aud year hIst aforesaid.
E.E. sTICKLEY
Apr. 27-4w. WINS. 4 Bro. Pa.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
May l1th, 81,
COMMISSIONERS oFFIoE.

COMMISSIONERS OfflOh, .. -.
~ Woodstock, Va, April 25th 1881.
ToB.F. Horreu and wife and al the creditors
Of z. Crabln decd Complts. and X y. and ChAs:
r. CrAbill. admf.s and Elizabeth crabhl widow OF
emanuel Crabill decd, Abraham, Louis n. AarI,
q Anna. Eluira, Rebecca, and Bette d. ora Dill
Joseph II. Kronk and James N. Leary, admf' OF
John Keller decd. 49, anal,
the 96th day Of Nay next, between the hour, Of
O'Clock, A, n. and Or. X. 70 take and seUie' ~
=, Az account of ell the debts due BY lien or
lothsrwise against the estate Of Emanael CrAsh
decd. aud state them In thslr order OF priority;
md An account Of the real estate OF said aece-
Amt, ana ID actual and annual value. -,
al THE account Of r. y. aud CnAs. n OAAoii
.dmrs or T. Cfabill decd.
Ith Ana any other MATTER may deem pertinent
o,thst eIthsr party may require a. required 70 De
t.ten nv ire decree Of Shenandoah Circus Court
rsndersd ON the 18th day OF April 1881 IN suit IN
eh.nssTy depending 10 aid court between beIEAl1
Torreli and wife he. Cemplh and Enlanuei
cr.bIIls admrs. kc. Defts. AID II from any cause
me t.ling OF said accoats shall not be commenced
- h.vins bsen commenced should not De con-.
ni.tsd on that day, the taking Of The sane wiA %
adIourned from day 90 day, OF from place 70
-s.ea nntil the same are takou and CO mpleted.
0Iyen undsr my baud IS Commissions ~
chancery of the said court, al nay once IN ssia
county the dsy and year nrst Aforesaid ,ov, ~
Any. 97-sr, W. b W.p.q.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
A Missouri Tragedy.

CINCINNATI, O, May 13.-The
Republicans Charleston (MO'@
special says tour men, Frank Brown
Jesse Meyers, James Hamilton and
Pat Rhodes visited the house OF
VIM. Knox, five miles south OF
New Madrid, last Monday night,
with the intention of killing him
and his half sister, on account OF an
old grudge. A man named Cole
man was carrying child and walk
ing the floor in the house, and' mis-
taking Coleman for Knox, the
party fred on him and wounded
both hin and child. A warrant
was issued Tuesday for the arrest
of the assassins, and Sheriff Wal
tiers with a posse started in pursuit.
and overlook them at Baynes store
five miles south of SikeSton. The
men fed to the woods and secreted
themselves behind a fallen tree
When the posse came up they re,
ceived a yolley from the concealed
party, and Robt, La Fargo was
killed. The sheriff's party returned
the fire. but receiving second
vOlley they retired. The despera'
does then robbed the dead body o.
La Fargo of his watch, money ano
shirt studs and fed, In the even
ing Pat Rhodes, one of the gang
who had been wounded by the
sheriffs posse, came in and CAV
himself up. This morning party
Of vigilants took him out and hang
ed him, and hundreds OF men art
securing the country in every d'rec
ton for the remainder of the party
If caught they will be served a
| Rhodes was served.
A special dispatch to the Gazett
saws: sRobt. Garnes, coloIed, OF
trial for a trial for triple murder
committed near Plain City, Ohio
last January. was convicted lasi
night of murder in the. secon
degree, the punishment for which !
lie imprisonment
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
wednesday May. is issl

"The day aud the hour is coming
ouickly when the patriotic citizens OF
Virginia. disnissing forever all the
bitterness Of the past, will convene ID
solemn council, aud in the exercise OF
christian charity, and without pauslng
10 INQUIRE who Is Malone or Riddle
berger, or who is Massey or FulKerson'
Paul or Apollus, thew will determine IN
Daiesty,as well as in rectltude oil heart,
that they will settle forever the great
question Of REIMBURSEMENT which has SO
long wrecked the peace and quetude OF
The State. -BridgeVGter journal.
Brother, that's a good prediction. 1t
applies with strong force to the TALL
election. Tie people will then settle
the question without regard 10 personal
preierences. REIMBURSEMENT, under the
leadership Of Malone, will be buried
so deep that it will never again disturb
the breasts OF the patriotic people OF
VIRGINIA. Letus work earnestly Tor
this grand contamination, when' all
disturbing elements being removed Oy
the Grand sovereign act Of the people,
neace. brotlerly love and charity VIII
prevail throughout our borders. Your
predictions are good but beware lest
Won make fatal error in the appfea-
tion. Remember Tie Thurmonltes'
Their prediction about the end OF the
world might have still been believed
had they not made a mistake as to tlme'
The PEOPLE intend 10 settle forever
the great question of Readlustmeh'
which has so long wrecked the peace
and ouietude Of the State" but it Is a
little TOO definite to say that it will be
done at the Re-Adjuster conventisn'
Asibe Journal is Readjuster paper II
may be better posted than we are bull
we can hardly believe that the conven-
ton will exhibit sufficient patriotism to
abandon a lad cause ndadvise thelI
mistaken followers TO sink forever this
question (which has so long wrecked
the peace and quietude Of the State"
Isit possible that we can hope for &c
Grand q result? The abandonment oil
bad cause would be evidence 9i the
greatest wisdom Of the leaders Of thai
faction, but we are net prepared 10 De-
heve that they will act so well. Ii
will only be after Waterloo deiea'
that we can expect them to recognize
The fact that the people of Virgins
will not be led by them. II you WIS.,
TO escape the wrath ola justly indlgnan
people, abandon your foolish course
and proclaim 10 your misguided iol
lowers that
$50 long as the lamp holds out to burn
The yil.st sinner may return"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

Two MONTHS OF MAHoNE.-"Only
two months of Mshone," says the
Washington Pest, land The Republi-
cans who made the investment are on
the edge Of bankruptcy. Their paper
is worthless on the political exchanges.
Their credit is smirched all over with
the traces OF an unclean trade. They
have not only proved recreant to the
functions which they were convoked to
exercise, and to the constituencies
whose interests they were instructed to
protect, but have compromised the
dignity Of the Senate, provoked a war
with the administration and Inundated
the pride which the masses of the
American people have ever been taught
to feel in their highest legisla tive body.
If this Is the result of but two months
of Malone, God help the party which
has to carry him five years and ten
months longer.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
virginia's Mineral Interest

The development of the mineral
interests Of Virginia will doubtless
receive an additional impetus from
the meeting of the American In
stitute of Mining Engineers, which
body holds its spring session in
Staunton, Va, commencing May
Both. This is the first time the en-
terplising Stauntonians have had
an opportunity to entertain a
national body of men, and steps
have already been taken to make
the reception and entertainment OF
the scientific visitors as cordial and
complete as could be desired. Hon.
Alexander II. Stuart has been
selected to deliver the opening adj
dress, and as this gentleman has
always taken q leading part in every
movement looking to the develop
ment of Virginia's material resour-
ces. his address will doubtless be
worthy OF the man and the occasion
Among the distinguished mining
experts who will be present are
Prot. VIM. B. Rogers, whose won
derful observations in regard to the
mineral riches of Virginia COM
menced in sight Of Staunton nearly
forty years ago; Prot. Rossiier W.
RAYMOND, editor Of the Mining En-
gineer; Prof. Thomas EgglestOn and
others of worldwide renown.-
Whilst in Virginia the members oil
the Institute will have the oppor'
tunity of examining the wonderful
mineral wealth of the upper Shen
andoah Valley, and adjacent min
eral sections, excursions over the
Shenandoah Valley and Chesapeake
and Ohio Railways to numerous
furnaces and mines having already
been arranged, and it is confidently
anticipated that the report whict
they will make will be the basis o
investment for millions OF dollars by
Northern capitalists, for it is upoI
the scientific knowledge and judg
ment of the mining engineers thai
the large iron plants are made l
is mentioned as a significant fae'
that in Allegany county Va'' Il
sight Of Augusta county owe
$4,000, 1000 of capital have beer
invested. According to Staun-
ton paper, fifteen years ago $780,
| 900 would have bought out tn
whole comfy, lock, stock AM
barrel There has already beer
ample demonstration that there ar
millions in Virginia's mlnera
resources.-Bah. San.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

Some anonymous person in Bote-
tourt county, Va, sent day or two
since postal card TO Mr.. Malone, con-
tanning structures on his political course
more forcible than polite. AS Mr.
Ma hane did not know who his cores
pondeut was. be could not shake hi;
Est at him and call him a coward, as he
went to the Postofice Department aud
demanded that a special agent I'D dis
patched to discover the man. The
special agent BIS been sent, aud the
Botetourt county man had better look
eut.-BdH. Sun.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

"On the % Of June, the Re-Adjusters
will pot a ticket in the field, composed
Of as GOOD men as can be found IN the
State. We can see no use, therefore,
ofthe FUuders putting ticket ID the
field at all, if they care nothing apoul
the State debt. "-SGlsm Register.
That sounds familiar. The people
were told last year that it was no use
voting the Regular democratic ticket
But the people thought otherwise
After the election in November they
will know that there was no use hold
iup that % Of June convention. Th'
people of Virginia cannot be led BY
Gen. Malone. That game Is played
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
FChnton, Qowa) Hersld.l

James Butler, Esq, Clerk OF the
Roxbury Carpet Co. Boston. Mass,
employing eight hundred hands, IN a
late communication concerning the
admirable working Of an article intro
duced into the factory, says: The FAM
GUS Old German Remedy, st. Jacobs
Oil has effected several cures among
our men, who have been badly hurt IN
working in the factory, and they pre-
nsunce 1t a success every time.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
Millinery Goods

In this department we cary the finest line IN
the Valley, always on hand full line of
trimmed Hats, Bonnets, &c. All Silk Sash
Ribbons in all colors 90 cts. worth 60.
CARPETS. MATTING-White mating
l6 and PC yard, carpets % cts, yard worth
40. IS ctse worth 80. Curtains lace IL 10
Is and 20 cts, yard Ca curtain lace % cts.
worth 81 ID. a. curtain lace 10 ct- orh
Is. GLASS WARE, CANA v IRE at
half the regular prices Agents for Anmestie
paper fashions Call and be convinced OF
the great bargains we are Offering Orders
by mail promptly attended to. Special in
ducemenls 10 country merchants.
P. HELLER &iCO.,
Opp. Court House,
Abr. 27-tf. Winchester, Va,
(Big Banner over the door,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
Death from Rope Jumping

MILWAUKEE,, WIS.,, May ia
special dispatch to the Republican from
Racine says Annie Myrtle, a girl thir-
teen years Of age, died yesterday from
the effects of dumping The rope" She
Jumped one hundred and two times,
which so injured her brain and other
internal organs that she was a terrible
sufferer until relieved BY death. Another
girl, Mary Faber, is very sick from the
same cause.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18

Gen. p. B. Starke, leading virgin
republican, has written a letter vis''
rously opposing a republican Mahon4
alliance. He says Senator Malone his
done more 10 injure the republican
party, "a free ballot and fair vote
than any man in Firgiuia. lie favor
the nomination of a full republican
State ticket. headed by Gen. Wickham
Oh some other good man who will o.
pose the reputation ofany portion q
the State debt
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-05-18
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" woodstock, Va, April 2sth 1881.
To James H. Hoover, Leonidss Beeler aud Noah
Beeler and all other parties interested In thts sun.
You are hereby notified that have hred apo.
the 2dth day Of May next, between the b .ars Of
O'Clock, A. N. aud O'Clock, P. n. 10 take ct nay
once an account OF all the liens nov rsstipg ~
on the real estate Of Leonidas Beeler.
Ind An accoout Of all the real estate Of TIE n0e
and value actual and annual Of same.
ID Any other matter deemed pertinent or nat No
party in Interest may require required 10 Be sakss
By the decree Of Shenandoah Circuit oeun rs.-
dsred on the LIST day OF April 1881 in aszit "
chanoery depending IN said court between Ssnse
u. Hoover complt and Loonidss keelef ~. ost1.
AMI II from any cause the taking Of ssid ssooane
shali not be commencsd- or having BEEN connss-
ced should not be completed on that dsy, the Nh
ING OF the same viii be adjourned nom dAy " eAy.
or from place y place, until tas ssns are sAssn
and completed. A..
Given under nay hand o. Ccnzissioasr !.
Ckancery Of the aid eourt, at my once N -
4. .. NEWMAN.
Apr. 27-tw T. T. b. Pa
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White COunterpenaS

80 cts, up. FANS a job lot of $50 fans at
3. 5. 8. 10 and II cts. Geuts' Furnishing
goods. white shirts 50 cts. up the best ; W
shirt in the market French Percsle shirt
with collar attached 80 cts. worth. sl,25
Standing and lay down linen collars 10 and
| 5 cts Neck 7 les 20 and 25 cts. up. Shield
ties 25 cts. worth 40. Knit shawls in al
colors 90 cts.
40 inch sheeting cotton 10 cts. bleached
and unbleached cottons, shifting cotton
striped shifting. Ginghsms and cts
Ladies gauze vests 20 cts. Gents sauze
vests 20 cts.