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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

SENATOR MALONE IN NEW ROLE.
The New York World of Monday of
last week has the annexed paragraph in
Its local columns, United States Senator
VIM. Malone, Capt. John 8. Wise and
James D. Brady, President of the Re-
publican State Central Committee. all
of Virginia, arrived at the Gilsey House
Thursday in the forenoon. and almost
Immediately afterwards went out. Dur
ing the day they spent an hour in Wall
street. It is said that their mission is to
collect campaign subscriptions" Edi-
torially the World says: "Mahone and
the chairman of the Virginia Republi-
can committee perambulated Wall street
In company Thursday, trying to raise
money from Republican bankers and
brokers to promote the reputation of
the Virginia State debt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

i&0te Of T1rQisia, Cbsls,tv of augusta, %:
I, Thomas A. BledsOe, Cashier Of the above
statement is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief. .
THOMAS A. BLEDsOE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sth
day Of October, 1881.
CorrectcAttest:
ISAAC WITT,
EDWARD ECaoLs. Directors.
oct11.1t JOHN w. ABBY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11

DEPOT OF THE CONDITION OF
III THE AUGUSTA NATIONAL BANK AT
STAUNTON, in the State Of Virginia, at the
close Of business, October LIST, 1881 -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-10-11
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.


AuoUsr 9Th, 1881.
pnsaan9ar Trafna pun a fOlloW1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11
WALL STREET TO-DAY.
An Advance Followed NV a DeClln,

NLw YORK, Jan. 1.-THE Posts financial
article to-day says: Ii Is very active day al
the stock exchange and there has been con
tinGed excitement In the telegraph stock,
of trustworthy Information respecting the
relation OF the Western Union to the
American Union. The western Union stock
opened at 9S, advanced steadily TO loS; IL
sales TO realize. American Union opened at So
steadily advanced to Sc, then fell to SIS. It these
Two companies are TO be worked in harmony,
present prices are not unreasonable; II they are
not to be so worked, then prices are high.
Neither OF the stocks can now De touched one
way or the other On the present public in
formation without taking gambling risks.
The general stock market first advanced !, a.
per cent, led by Wabash preferred This was
followed by a decline OF Ha24; the latter
strongest stocks advanced to the following
figures: Union Pacific to ia, Central Pacific TO
9Iss. Wabash to A. and 80, Hannibal and st. 10
to 535, and 1875 eX div, Canada southern to
.1k, hon Mountain to IS, San Francisco to 81,
i0sl and 10l respectively. Erie TO Sis. and 81 i
aid ST. Louis and NO. to 43H. The notable weak
stocks since the general market become heavy
have sold as follows: Lake Shore to l31 =, Can.
Stn. Is. Michigan Central l29, New York Cen
trai Isl Il Pacific Mail 5lax. Reading So. Union
Pacific 1l3k, and wabash 46-s aud SSh. The
money market is steadily becoming easy by re-
celpts OF currency from the interior as well as
by the Treasury dlsbursing. Cali loans are 5a
q per cent: time loans 4a5 per cent, and prime
mercantile paper 5E per cent. The market Tor
foreign exchange Is firm.
The dealings on the stock exchange TO-DAY
have been unprecedentedly large, the twJ
most active stocks being Erie. OF which Il 0at
shares were sold up TO noon, and W. t.. The
sales OF which aggre gated IS 600 shares, T. {
other stocks which We're largely traded In were
Wabash Pacific. Ohio and Miss. Lake Shore
and Hannibal and st. Joe.
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The Potomac Flats Nuisance and
Congress.

one OF The arguments used by the House com.
merce committee against making the required
appropriation In their log rolling river ana har-
bOr bill for the Potomac Hats was that it would
NOT do TO make The bills Total appropriation
more than fS.vc0.'00. IT, appears that the CON-
mittee also feared the wrath OF the advocates
OF Mississippi river improvement n they should
do justice TO the people OF Washington. one
party desires huge appropriation Tor improve
ments in the southern part OF the river, and
another asks for few millions with
which 10 establish a grand reservoir system
near It's source. The committee thought that
they could refuse these applicants with better
grace II they should turn c)ld shoulders
TO the people who ask for the removal OF a
fruitful cause OF disease. IL the members OF
the committee could be compelled TO pass on
summer near the White House or the new
building where the governments bank notes
are made they would probably see this matter
In a new light. The advocates or the improve
ment OF The Lower Mississippi appeared before
the committee 10 day. They ask for S., ,sO0. 600
with which TO begin TO work. They are very
earnest ard hope To succeed. The committee
have reached no decision in this matter. This
shows the committees Inconsistency. Having
rejected the application or the people OF this
city on The ground that they could not Increase
the total beyond s., ,0oo 900 they hear these gen
tlemen from Mississippi, and the impression
Ia spreading that they Will succeed I'm raising
the total 10 nearly si0ooo.Oo0. one or two
mt mbers OF the committee, who were absent
when the appropriation for the fats was re-
jected. do not agree With most or those who
we're present, aRd they propose TO secure re-
consideration or that decision III possible
Some OF the members OF the COMMITTEES opposa
making an appropriation for the Mississippi
until plan for the improvements shall have
been selected and approved. Some hope TO
Shlrk responsibility In relation TO the Potom lc
flats by the convenient assertion that the river
and harbor bill has nothing to do with I'm
provements demanded for the sake OF health
but must be confined 10 improvements for the
benefit OF commerce alone--Wdsh Coz. Y. 4.
Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

A SCRATCH CAUSES THE Loss OF AN ARM
Two weeks ago Mir. George Smiley, OF Union
City, aged GO years, accidentally scratched the
little finger OF his left hand with a nail while
attending TO bis horse in his barn. He thought
and In short time the whole arm, from hand
to elbow, became affected with gangrene His
general health gave way, and 1t became evil
would be a hopeless one. on wednesday last.
Dr. Spencer Of this city was called, and gave it
as his opinion that the only chance LETT was
amIutaticn at once. Mr.. Smiley and his friends
OF the same opinion. DR.. Spencer was tele-
graphed TO 60 over yesterday, and he and Dr.
Sherwood. the attending hysican, amputated
the limb three inches above the elbow. The
clans hope that the case may take a favorable
turn. Mr.. Smiley is highly respected citizen.
and has host OF friends who feel great sym
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11
Affairs at Sandy Spring.

FARMERS CoNvRNTION-THE QUESTIONS TO BIZ
DISCussED-sOME OF INTEREST IN The DIS
TRICT.
Correspondence or the .Slar.l
SANDY SPRING. Md, January 10, ISL
The social, literary and business meetings o.
the intelligent body OF farmers In the neighooT-
hood OF Sandy Spring are always attractive
and their annual conventions are matters q:
interest all through the surrounding country
Agricultural topics are discussed with though
and good temper, and there is hearty spirit Of
geLher exhibits the farming cominunity in :,
very pleasant light. The convention for 1881
Will be held here January 18th, at 10 am Witt
Mr.. Henry C. HallOwell presiding. The proceed
1ngS Will consist OF the presentation OF abstracts
from the proceedings OF the various clubs and
associations, and the discussion OF the follow
ing questions embracing, you will see, several
OF interest TO your citiZenS): 'lSt. What is the
least size OF the farm on which it pays the man
ager better to super1ntend than TO labor and
what constitutes successful farmer? I'd Is
farmers hotel and market In Washington a ne
cess1ty? 3G. II young man is starting In life
as farmer had he better go In debt for land at
$40 per acre, or more highly improved land at
$50 per acre; the buildings being equally good
4th. Under similar circumstances would 1t be
adopt the system OF preserving green proven
der called Ensilage? 9Th. Would it be to the
advantage of the farmers of Montgomery to
have public weigher Of grain in Georgetown?
Ith Ii farmer wishes TO sell about 4 600 lbs
OF pork year what Is the best system as to
age, weight, time OF selling, etc. Sth. Are
sheep prufitable?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

A SENSATIONAL SPEKCH IN THE CoMNoNs-Mr.
VIM. Shaw, home rule member or Parliament
for Cork, who was one OF the commissioners ap-
pointed by the government TO Investigate and
report on the agricultural condition OF Ireland
spoke I'm the House or Commons last night,
and bis speech created great sensa-
ton. The Parnelli'es did not place much
faith I'm hr. Shaw. and they were not
present to night, as ! telegraphed you the
other day they would not be. Mr. Sha-
was expected TO curse the Land League Club
Instead OF that he blessed it. saying that It was
the only salvation OF the country. His deScrip-
ton OF the condition OF the peasantry in the
west or Ireland was startling and sensational
and surprised those Irish members who were
present. Mr.. Shaw speaks OF some OF the Con
naught farmers as rotting On their farms. The
speech Will be material help TO the land league
which Is now demanding q strong land bill.
MIR. ParDell entered The house near the close OF
MIR. Shaw's address and was loudly cheered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

THE NEW YORK WORLDS FAIR committee
room, City Hall, Henry G. Stebbins presiding
and welcoming the members Mayor Grace
also made brief address of welcome Col. Asch
then read the report OF the executive commit
tee. The report says the subscription list Is
making great progress In the hands OF the com
mittee and promises to be success The re.
port OF the executive committee sets forth the
posed, and recommends the selection OF In
wood, eleven miles above New York, as the site
The report Of the committee was signed by
thirty one members, Mayor Cooper alone re-
fusiIg his signature. More than half the mem
bers OF the committee from the states and ter
ritories were present, including John Ridgely.
OF Maryland; Lewis NJ. Hack OF Virginia, and
c. p. Snyder, or West Virginia. Permanent
officers Will be elected to-day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 1l.-A petition was filed
in the clerks office o. the United States Circuit
.ourt this morning and will be presented 10
Judge Mckennan In Pittsburg to-day asking
that permission granted the receivers OF the
to issue deferred income bonds be set aside.
In the court OF common pleas, No. 1, to-day
Judge Allison granted an alternative man.
damus, returnable on Thursday, commanding
the president pro tenn. ana managers OF the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad company
TO pass resolution and the secretary to issue
call for meeting OF stockholders for the pur.
pose OF holding an annual election for presi
dent, manager and secretary OF the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

GIN. GRANT AN, THE NEW YORK SENATOR
sHIP.-A report at Albany, N. Y, that General
Grant would be brought forward as candida e
among friends OF other candidates, but 1C was
positively denied by adherents OF the Conkling
party. The rumor that several democrats are
has also excited some heated comments, IN IA
said Tammany Hall will seek revenge In this
way for its defeat In New York city Mr. l. p.
Morton has announced himself q candidate. II
Is assumed with Conkling's assent, which In
tensifes the zeal OF those pressing the claims OF
Platt and Crowley.
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TelegramS to The Star
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

Arrested on n Charge of Murder.
MAIDSTONE, Jan. 1l.-Thomas Thorner has
been arrested here on a charge OF murder com
United at Chtlllcothe. Ohio. The American au-
fhoritfes directed that inquiries be made In re-
gard to the mans character. The mayor sab
Sequently held court TO receive evidence in re
cused was quiet and pelceaole man. Thi,
evidence Will be transmitted 70 the American
authorities.
Ireland i'm Parliament.
LONDON. Jan. ll:-At the meeting OF the hone
rule members OF Parliament yesterday it wa
decided that Messrs. Parnell. Mccarthy aad
Gray should move amendments I'm the House @
Commons TO Mr.. Gadstone's proposal 10 CIV
precedence to coercion bills.
BaSutOS Defeated.
A dispatch from Cape Town TO Reuters tele-
gram company says: A large force OF Basuio,
attacked Major Carrington'S pickets on the G. a
instant, ana after severe engagement the b.
sutos retired, with heavy loss The coloni ii loss
was tTIfling.
English and Irish Liberals.
Yesterdays IS meeting OF the English and Irish
uteralS TO express dissatisfaction at the incom-
pleteness of the changes proposed in the land
system is attracting much attention. The Dliiy
Ne,rs this morning says: ''lt has become abund-
altly manifest that strong measure Will re-
ceive abundant support. while weak one will
cause defections from the liberal ranks and
sire ngthen the hands OF the House OF Lords
The Times says: "A body or politicians, English
as well as Irish, are conveying the menace not In
WoIut pue Qaoo Sioiy, IhhI oilieSo src p
in changes in the land system. going far be-
ycnd the lines Of the act OF 1870. are proposed,
stand Will be made against coercion
Tired Of Being Lord Lieutenant.
The London correspondent OF the MancnesJa T
Guardian mentions with some degree OF credit
rumor that Earl Cowper desires 10 resign the
Office OF lord lieutenant OF Ireland, principally
however, for private reasons.
Grand Eastern Hallway Projected.
BEiGEADE, Jan. lit Is stated that a scheme
lCr the construction of grand eastern rail
way from Pesth through Belgrade to Coastan-
nople, under international auspices. has been
submitted 10 the Austrian and Seryian govern
ntnlS ana TO great London financial flrn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

A Boy DRAINED IN TIE STRRBT.-A twelve
year old boy named Charles Leb5ter met with
instant death at Reading, Pa, coming down
the Hill road coasting grounds near Congress
man Clymer's residence on Perklomen avenue,
Saturday morning. The boy, with q number
point. and while coming down the road ran into
street car and had his head crushed by one OF
the wheels, scattering his brains on the tracks.
His father, Philip Lebeter resides In Ian ncester
with one OF his sons, Charles being the only
Child at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

COLoRKD MEN UNDER THE NEW ADMINIsrRA A.
TIoN.-A telegram to the New York Times from
Cincinnati January 10, says: Col Bob Harlan.
prominent colored politician here, has just
returned from Washington, and In an Inter
view TO Gay gives some views touching the
relations OF the colored race TO the incoming
administration. He says he lately dined with
Senator Bruce, In Washington, and that Bruce
expects TO be well taken care OF by Gen. Gar
field, though be hardly expects TO 60 into the
Cabinet. Fred. Douglass, he believes, win be
allowed to retain hts present position. Harlan
says that he believes Gen. Garfield will give
The colored race fuller representation thaa
they have ever before had. and that the lead
ers should rally TO the support OF this ambl-
tion. It is understood that Pinchback OF Lou
isiana, will visit Gen. GARFIELD In q few days
tersonally in Bruce's interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

In FAVOR OF SHOOTING LANDLoRDs.-James
Redpath lectured at New York last night, at
Cooper Institute. before a large audience on
what he knew about "Boycotting" He gave a
description OF Ireland and the oppression or
land tenure and spoke In violent denunciae lion
or Queen Victoria. The whole lecture was or
an exciting character. the speaker saying a
number OF times that he approved OF shooting
landlords
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

WoBuRS. MASS, Jan. Ii An tnc,ndiary ftre
this morning damaged ii. T. Fletcher's currying
shope 10 he amount OF k66sa; insured. The
bu lding belongs 10 J. b. Sautelle. and Is dam
aged TO the extent or S5ep: insured An at
tempt was made last evening TO burn the sane
building. A package 10 which a SLOW match
was attached exploded and the watchman was
badly burned In eXrlnguishing IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

In A TAX CAsR which recently came before it,
the Kentucky Court of Appeals has just de
clded that an ordinance or public notice pub.
Sunday, is not legal publication. The case In
Volved large amounts and affected many inter-
estS and was OF course closely contested al all
stages, but IL Is believed that the decision will
stand, and be generally accepted as an authori-
tative precedent on the subject hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11
STRIKE of Baltimore Ice Cut,

BALTIMORE. Jan. u.-About 900 men, en-
ployed by Cochran Co., Oler & Co., OF this
city, and other firms employed in cutting Ice
on the Susquehanna, at Havre-de- Grace struck
this morning, because one OF the firms decided
not to pay more than SI.25 per day. the men
having heretofore received $3.50. CochrSn's
men were the first to strike, and soon succeeded
in getting Others TO join them. Ice Is ten in
cheS thick and free OF snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

FRowNING ON BRCCE'S CLAIMs-A public in
v1tatlcn having been extended to the colored
people OF Cleveland, Ohio, to arrange for tn |,
prominent c0lored republicans OF Alabama. who
are on their way TO Mentor to urge senate
Bruce's claims to q seat In the Cabinet, largely
1t was decided In no way to recognize the mis-
sion or aid its objects Resolutions were ADOPT.
ed that Bruce had done nothing for his people
and much for himself, ana that he is not q erue
New York Times from Cleveland says: THIS
action takes the additional significance from
the fact that Bruce Is well known here He
here, and makes this city his home through a
good part OF the summer A counter demonstrl-
uon ts possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

-. AT THE NATIONAL Pool TOURNAMENT In New
YORK last night, Albert Frey defeated Al0nzo
Albert Lambert defeated Joseph Field by q
score OF eleven to eight; Joseph King defeated
Jacob Schaefer by ec0re of eleven to nine and
Samuel f. Knight defeated Wallace, OF Chicago,
by score OF eleven to ten, a / II -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

STUDENTS ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL VOrING.-At
Greencastle, Ind, w. T. Ayers, w. s. Taylor,
w. T. and Z. l. Scarrett, students OF the
charge Of illegal voting. They were released
on $500 bail each, to appear at the February
term of court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11
state Legislatures.

The Inauguration OF Gov. Albert G. Porter, OF
IND, took place In Indianapolis yesterday after
recommends the appointment of a board OF
visitors to watch over the management OF the
various benevolent institutions OF the state.
anG recommends that q bill be speedily passed
giving the electors OF the state another oppor.
tunity to pass their judgment upon the consti-
tutfOnal amendments which were declared re-
1ected by the supreme court. correspondence
was exchanged between Hon. VIM. Cumoack
and General Ben ]. Harrison last night in which
the former withdrew from the contest for U. S.
senator. Mr.. CumDack became satisfied that
Gen. Harrison was the choice of majority OF
the republican members of the legislature. and
although he had thirty-four votes he could rely
on, lor the sake OF party harmony he withdrew
from further canvass. This action will give
General Harrison an unanimous nomination in
the caucus.
Governor Crittenden was 1naugurata cd COVER
Monies TSe "ls his Sne
graduates the people upon their general pros
per1ty. recommends the refundiug OF all that
part OF the state debt that can be refunded,
and inlnks that i've per cent bond could be
readily disposed OF.
The newly elected Illinois state officers were
1naugurated yesterday, and Governor Collum
be his own successor, delivered his inaugural
address. The 1st and 5th regiments of the I'LL.
nolS National Guard participated in the cere-
monies, the military display being unusually
tine.
The caucus Of the republican members Of the
Connecticut legislature to nominate candidate
for United States Senator will be held this eve.
ming at the state house. 1t is generally conce
ded that Gen. Joseph X. HaWley viii be the
nominee. The election will take place ney5
week.
The governors message was read in the Ten
nessee house OF representatives yesterday at.
ternOon. In it he says the administration OF
the state for the past three years has cost less
than any period OF two years for twenty years
The principal candidates spoken of tor the
New Jersey Senatorshfp are General Sawell
Robson. Halsey, Cortlandt, Parker and Dud-
ley, all OF whom have rooms at one or other OF
the principal hotels in Trenton.
The Arkansas legislature met yesterday and
organized by electing II. C. Upton, OF lard
county, as president Of the senate, and GaOrge
ThOrnburPh as speaker OF the houae
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

WILLING PROPERTY TO HIS MugpKRER-Jno
Cantley, wealthy stockman, was shot last
night by his brother, In the latter's saloon.
Cantley died 10 day, but, before death, became
reconciled to his brother, and willed him 81 600
cash and considerable town property.-DaltoS
yTprCSi Hef-prd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

THE HUNDRED WIVES COMBINATION COMPANY
have had their properties seized at New Orleans
at the suit OF Memphis manager, who claims
&, 500 damages for falling to Ill an engagement
at his theater. 49,
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GEN. GARFIELD 1T COLLEGE RRUNION-A
reunion OF the Williams College alumni resident
In Cleveland and vicinity was held in that city
last night. over nifty graduates with ladies' at
tended. Among the distinguished alumni pres
and E. NJ. Smith. OF Chicago. C. P. Fitch Of
the Rochester Democrat and others. Gener al
Garfield made pleasing address
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InCendiarY Fire.

ISLAND POND, VT, Jan. 1l.-Clark stevens
steam saw mill ana its machinery at Bloom
field W., were burned this morning by an In
cendiary. LOSS, S12, 900; insurance 81. 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

WEST POINT CADET BUCK. Of Texas, viii not
ce tried this week for the shooting Of John G.
Thompson, 1r. his counsel, when the case was
absence OF material witnesses, and Judge Bar
naId sent the case to the oyer and terminer to
be held In Newburg In APRIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11
Fire aud Shooting Case.

F1fe mud ShOOt1nS Case In Denver.
DENVER. COL, Jan. l1.-Walber's carriage fac
tory, and its contents, have been burned, and
Schuler's soda water factory badly damaged
Loss on the carriage factory, 81 900: fnSura nee
5000. Mr.. Schuler's loss was S. 600; fully In
sured.
william Butler, while intoxicated withou,
prov1cation. Shot and seriously wounded Wal
lace Bartlett,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11

SIX CASES or SMALLPOX have been Officially
reported in Wilmington, Del, and others are
constantly being heard OF. one death occurred
SUNDAY from The disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-01-11
D:I RelOW ZePA.

WINNIPEG. MAN, Jan. I.--There WAS an
other cod dip here last week. when The Jher-
memeler registered a minimum average CT
25 degrees below zero.
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SUIT FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Thos.
ii. CostigaD, OF New York. leader OF anui-Tam-
many, has brought suit against the New York
Erefting Express for slander and an order for
the arrest or Thomas B. ktngsland publisher
OF the Express, was yesterday ISSUED by Judge
TRACY. OF the SnneIlCr GQurt.