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National Republican., 1883-12-15
Cotton Market.
The following were opening and closing prices
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET
BALTIMORE, Dec. li.-Virginia new 10.i0s, 33lS
new 81, 5i11 bid to-day.

BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.
BALTIMORE, Dec. li-Virginia new 10iOs, S3lR;
new 30, 5l11 bid to-day.
BALTIMORE PRODUCE MARKET.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 14.-Cotton dull middling,
10l4c. Flour quiet and steady; Howard street aud
western superiiiie So 006o3 30 do. extra SO 75C9
IS S as @ @a1 Z & & Ga S'y S %i dE Ro BSanas
IS 1905 90; do Patapsco family, Sc so do. super
lative patent, 81 90, Wheat--southern steady and
& llO@i 10; do. amber, 81 12@i ISL No. Maryland,
u l2lA@l II; No 2western winter red, spot, 81 074
SI 07]3 December, q o7ll bid January, 81 Oo@
lower; western lower and dull southern white
5d@59c; do; yellow, 5j@6Oc; western mixed, spot
SSS; February Ss@Sse Mufeb nuGlS eJSc obaG ba
May, 66@6sc; steamer, 551ld156c. Oats lower and
dull southern, 8sS43c western white 4O9i2c ;
quiet and steady at 66@6Sc. Hay dull; prime to
choice Pennsylvania and Maryland, Sl3 00@15 co.
Proyisions quiet and steady for job lots; mess
pork, Sl5 so; bulk meats shoulders and clear rib
sides packed, 7@S15c bacon shoulders, 7lSc; clear
rib sides, 93o; hams. AIf@l5c., Lard-Refned,
cry, 25@S5c. Eggs quiet fresh, 29@SOc; picked,
2O@2c. Petroleum nominal refined, 9@9lsc.
Coffee dull and easier; Rio cargoes, ordinary to
per-Refned quiet at 4J1@ilj5c. Whisky steady
at 81 1901 lSl5 FreIghts to Liverpool per steamer
dull cotton, H6ld. flour Is, 3D., grain. Cd. asked
Receips-Flour 765 barrels wheat. 1000 bushels;
corn, 81 900 bushels; oats 800 bushels. Shipments
None; sales-wheat, $4,000 bushels; corn, 99,-
900 bushels.
TREASURY STATEMENT.
The statement of the United States treasurer
shows gold, silver and United States notes in the
treasury yesterday as follows Gold coin and
bullion, S2l6, 8541 silver dollars and bullion,
sl23, ,Oo6525 fractional silver coin, s27 070,S23;
United States notes, $50 264 1885, total s423o7O s27
Certificates outstanding-Gold, 500. .156O9O silver,
SOL ,421: currency, Sl4, 10000
The receipts from internal revenue yesterday
were S5i6. 1884 and from customs S52l ,2i0.
The national bank notes received for redemp-
tion yesterday amount to s5i6,000.
The comptroller of the currency has authorized
the First National bank of Bedford, Pa, to begin
business with O capital OF S50,000
National Republican., 1883-12-15
B BOOK S.
4 4 4 *

In order to meet the large demand for Holiday
Books we have placed On stock and now have ready
for inspection complete assortment of gift books
and splendid variety of works in every department
of literature, These books have been selected with
great care, so that they not only applicable in
every sense choice holiday offerings, but on the
other hand, they are works of such substantial merit
that they serve as permanent and valuable books
for all time. We especially invite early attention and
early purchases, because attend to our custo-
mers with more satisfaction now than we can on the
two or three days preceding Christmas.
Our line ofJuvenile Books comprises everything
new and notable for the young people, as well as all
of the old and well-known standard works that are
judclousy chosen for the reading for the children
Books can be reserved now and we will deliver the
same on Christmas day to any address,
National Republican., 1883-12-15
"reminiscences and Anecdotes.

stage.Drlver Storie by Terry
Stories of Sadde-Bag Preachers, H.L Winokley
The Last Days OF Women of Fashion, James Parton
My First Visit a Murat Ialsead
he Wahord
Nights the Remnise Charles Maokay
Household and Drawing n.
Child Friendships Mamie Dickens
Adventures in Collecting Themby A
My Pineapple IuGien OF G. n. Patee
the hBnchanB L.
At with Wolseey, ,aud the of Page
o Nugent Robinson
Student Walters. Humoo o Summer
in the Mountains by Child
The Editorials
or tn tueone.
Subscription Si.75 Copies
SPECIAL OFFER.-To wi 1
sends $1!75,
1s5 1884, a subscription
Address, PERRY MASON e. CO., as
TEMPLE PLACE. MASS
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illustrated Adventure and Travel.

Shark-fiuntng IT,
Four Amusing C.. A. Stephens
the j..
0utwitd n
= Phil Robinson
Richard
Stories Cabins e. J. Marson
In H
The Internal Machines, William
Peris Of Volunteer, til Wa ii
Breaking Reindeer, of 4
ue.by 37j'1I . W. H. Glider
An
China a Chinaman by the o. the
American " ~ =
Stories OF within engeroL
ant nj + IS. Cairns
n The Advetur Of
National Republican., 1883-12-15

This new establishment will open its doors
to the public on Monday evening, the seven
teenth instant, at Ninth and d streets. If
energy and enterprise are factors in business
then the Messrs. Wright are sure of success
In addition to having one of the best halls in
the city for place of amusement, they present
a bill of attractions for the opening week full
of artistic merit and startling novelty.
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alrOposAIs.
pRoPosALs FOR ELEVATOR AT WASH,
Il TON, d. &,
40 PennsylvAnia avenue.

OFFICE nF SUPERVISING ARuuTECr
nNEN+l'ltN DEpARINsST,.
'"'lod 0rnrQ-li, - cH'pti91RN' Ms office until
w. ''Gi9 d 9uaA 'llH afH4SSF I2r Nlrnsh,
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nis @i ~ XXX llilS 81 N9qa 2Pa49REa 5lg99SSnScss
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oeSecoceoSSooSocSSooo
Engraving and Stationery
Department.
4 4 4 n 4 X X X * 4 X

We beg to call the attention of patrons to the
above branch of our business. We make speciality
lofHIsH CLASS ENGRAVING AND ARTISTIC STATION
ERY, embracing the following: Wedding, Reception
Anniversary, In Memoriam, and Visiting Cards.
Arms, Crests, Monograms, Ciphers, Name and Ad-
dress Dies, in unique designs.
Specimens shown and designs furnished upon ap-
plcation. Latest productions in Menu and Dinner
Cards. Illuminating, PLAIN OR COLOR STAMPING
AND PLATE PRINTING. We also direct your notice
to our complete assortment of Office Commercial
and other Stationery, in addition to which we COM
mend well-selected stock of ALLIGATOR SEAL
ing PORTFOLIOS, WALLETS, PURSES, CARD CIGAR
AND CIGARETTE CASES.
BRENTASo's LONDON ExcHBaUER JET BLACK
INK is of superior merit and we can safely assert
its entire satisfaction in use. This Ink writes in
simultaneously black and every respect qualified
to be the very best service in correspondence and
ordinary uses.
We invite an early inspection of our well selected
stock of CHRISTMAS CARDS. Our assortment consists
ofthe choicest designs of the leading European and
Home manufacturers
National Republican., 1883-12-15
Very Well Put.

Why do we defer till tomorrow what we should
do to- day? Why do We neglect cough till
throws us into consumption and consumption
brings us to the grave2 DR.. VIM Hail. s Balsam Is
sure to cure is taken In season. II has never been
known to fail. Use It thoroughly according to
directions. Persevere till the disease is con-
quered as IL Is certain to be- even II 1t should re.
quire dozen bottles. There is no better medi-
cine for pulmonary disorders. Sold everywhere.
BAKERS PAIN PANACEA
is one of tho best Lnlments put up. It IL real
or external, whenever used. IL has been a stand
ard remedy for the past thirty or forty years.
TOWNSHIPS TOOTH ANoDYNE CURES INSTANTLY.
National Republican., 1883-12-15
Illustrated Serial Stories.
Science and Natural History.

Eooeniclios OF insanity Or. w, A. Butler
Common sc
Of
In the h Flint
Of Ondho
Demons of the Air and Water. 0
H. Doremus
Youth the Brain, n
their "audo Other papor,by Dr. W. A. Hammond
Strange Ways Of Curing People.
sand ,and our,by n. Rideng
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Free M.

FOll0wlps aug Opeli4g, hIgnesi. lowest, and clos,
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Private Stock Telegraph Wires
BETWEEN
washington, New York, and Richmond
va ,dmM a.py uss
vJwn ne .'..
" Fl. FL DODGF.

Bonds, Stocks, and Investment Securities Bought
and Sold on Commission.
No. 53o 18TH STREET (CoRcoRAN BumDINa)
Agency for Prince & Whitley, Stock Brokers,
o. Broadway, New York
Every class OF Securities bought and sold on com
mission in san Francisco, baltimore, Philadelphia
New York, Boston, aud Washington. Orders exc.
cuted on the New York Stock Exchange at one
eighth of one per cent. commission Private and dl.
rect telegraph wires to Richmond, Baltimore, Phila
delphia, New York, and Boston, through which or.
ders are executed on the Stock Exchanges in those
cities and reported back promptly. Quotations Of
stocks and Bonds and Information regarding the
markets received through our wires INSTANTLY
direct from the New York Stock Exchange. nol5
National Republican., 1883-12-15

A PURE, strengthening tonic, free from
whisky and alcohol, cures dyspepsia and
similar diseases 1t has never been equaled.
Browns Iron Bitters.
National Republican., 1883-12-15
Marriage Liconses.

The following marriage licenses were
granted yesterday: John T. Smockum and
Frances M. Callahan; Alonzo Daniel, of Lou
doun county, Virginia, and Frances Symcox,
of Prince William county, Virginia.
National Republican., 1883-12-15
Encouragement and Advice

Hints for Poor Farmers, by
The Failures Of Great Men, by
A Dietary for Nervous People, by Or. w.
Hints for Country House-Buiders by
The Gift of Memory Of
Help, Sa
New Profession for Young Men, Opportunities
as Electrical Engineers by Thorn
Thrift the European Peasantry.
Papers Household Economies, by Hell
At the Age OF Tweny-0ne. o
accomplished what they doing,
that period of their lives, by Edwin
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-27
SENATE RULES.
Adoption of the tsPReviOus Question,
Passed Upon AdverseIy-Ot Amend
ments Suggested bp the Committee.

AUOptlOn O1 INC EFeFIOuS Vu8St1On1'
Passed Upon Adversely Other Amend
ments Suggested bp the Committee.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-By the Senate Com
mittee on Rules today the question of adopting
the principle of summarily ending the debate
upon any pending measure by calling the
Previous Question" thereon was passed upon
adversely. A rule was adapted, however, de-
claring that when an amendment proposed to
any pending measure is laid on the table it
shall not carry with it or prejudice such meas
ure THIS in effect applies the "previous
question" to amendments though not, as in the
House of Representatives, to the original
measure. The rule requiring the appointment
of standing committees of the Senate at the
commencement of each session is 81 amended
as to require their appointment only at the
commencement of each Congress-
All matters touching expenditures for sup
port for the government of the District of Col
umbia are given TO the committee on the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Committees on library printing and contin-
gent expenses of the Senate are continued
from Congress to Congress with power to set
during recesses.
A new committee on internal Improve
and to have jurisdiction over all matters relat-
ing to the improvements of Rivers and Har-
bors and OF the River and Harbor bill
The creation of committee on internal i'm
provements is regarded by some members of
the committee as q most important movement
in the interest of American shipping since it
relieves the committee on commerce OF a meas
ure, the river and harbor bill, which has SO
monopoiized its time and attention that import
ant subjects legitimately within its Jurisdiction
have sometimes been neglected.
A new committee on expendA lures OF
public money is created to consist of seven sem
ators which shall consider such measures tend
ing to economy in public expenditures as shall
be referred to it and conduct all investigation
into expenditures of public money, whice shall
be ordered by the Senate, unless the Senate
shall otherwise direct.
A proposed rule limiting service upon COM
mittees as follows:
No Senator shall be member of more than one
of the following committees, excepting by special
resolution of the Senate; Committee on Judiciary,
Committee on Appropriations Committee on FL
nance and Committee on Commerce."
was rejected by the committee. The rules
with regard to general legislation upon appro-
priaton bills were discussed but were not
amended. There have been no joint rules in
force since!the end of the 43d Congress, and the
Senate committee on rules proposes to formu-
late code of joint rules es soon as the revision
of the Senate rules is disposed of to be submit
ted to the House for acceptance or rejection
after they shall have passed the Senate.
The entire new code of Senate rules is refer
red to the sub committee of the Senate COM
mittee on rules for reuision, but only in SO far
as their language is concerned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-27
BLOODY RIOT.
Parties in Pennsylvania Fight
Over Possession of Gas Well.
One of the Contending Parties Fired Upon
several Wounded and One Killed In
tense Excitement Prevails.

PTTTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 26.-Intelligence has
been received tonight of bloody riot at the
natural gas well in Murraysville, Westmore-
land county, 40 miles East of Pittsburg, be-
tween laborers of rival gas fuel companies,
injuring three others.
Barring well at that point is claimed by the
Pennsylvania Fuel Company, and also by
Milton Weston, Chicago capitalist, but the
Pennsylvania Company has been in possession.
This afternoon gang of 30 laborers I'M the
employ of Weston made their appearance,
armed with shot-guns and clubs, their inteD-
tion being to take possession of the well and
surrounding property. To reach the well they
would be compelled to remove large pile of
lumber. The laborers of the Pennsylvania
Fuel Company were digging trench for pipe
and as soon as object of the invaders was
known o. v. Haymaker, a member of the
Pennsylvania Company, ordered the men out
Of the trench. They were unarmed, and in
order to hold the lumber pile sat upon it in
body. Weston's forces moved forward and
ordered the laborers off. The latter refused to
60, and after making a threatening demonstra-
ton the attacking party raised their guns and
fired.
The assault was unexpected. sne the result
was frghtfal When the smoke cleated away
o. A, Haymaker and three others were found
lying on the ground. Haymaker was dead,
and three others, whose names have not been
ascertained, were seriously and probably fatally
wounded.
A scene of the greatest confusion ensued.
The workmen of both parties engaged in a
pitched battle. A man named Kiefer, belong
ing to the Weston party, was seriously injured,
and many others slightly hurt. The Weston
forces being armed, finally put the Pennsyl-
vania Fuel Company's men to flight, and at
last accounts were In possession of the we'll.
The sheriff has been called upon and de-
tectives from this city have been despatched to
the scene.
LATER.
A later despatch from the scene of the riot
says the trouble occurred this morning and
that the Pennsylvania Fuel Co., led by Hay
maker were the aggressors The well was in
possession of the Weston forces Haymsker
early in the day engaged in scuffie with
workman named Bower and was severely
beaten. He then collected 80 of his men
around them with clubs and after assaulting
and fatally wounding Kiefer, Weston's watch
man, were fred upon by Weston's party with
the result as given in previous despatch. The
Haymakers party fed to Marysville and the
sheriff was notified and started for the scene
with posse. 1t is reported also that Hay
makers brother and friends have organized a
party and left the well for revenge at any cost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-27
The unto. mutual Life las. Co.,

OF Maine furnishes the latest target for the In
surance blunderbuss Of Massachusetts,, who
has, without sufficient cause, revoked the
company's authority to 40 business In his
STATED A half truth Is the most misahisvous
sort OF lie, and when Mr.. Tarb box publishes
officially that ''the company by It'd officers re-
fused to allow free access TO its books and pa
pers or to submit to such examination" he
does so under the following state of actual
facts: When the Boston examiner called, he
found that the usual examination required By
law had been already begun by the Maine
Commissioner, He proposed to Join in that
examination, but before any arrangement had
been arrived at, he went back TO Boston and
returned again with orders from Mr.. Tsrbox
to proceed without delay. He was informed
that the books were, for the time being, in the
hands Of the Maine Commissioner, and that
Massachusetts, would have to wait until Maine
was through, when every facility would be
furnished for the second examination. He
was assured by the officers OF the company
that they desired his examination to be thor
ough and complete, and the information was
expressly given him that the company did not
refuse an examination, and on this state Of
1 lhCtSJ oIoOehOhs AASHa AusosaOnu-
setts was orderedi There are good many In
| termediate details, but the nub OF the matter
| is stated above. There is absolutely no excuse
for the hasty and ill-advised action OF the
Massachusetts Commissioner; there is not even
reasonable ground for personal affront; the
discourtesy, as between the two commissioners,
J was on the side Of Mr.. Tarbox who FIRST pro-
posed joint action, and then without waiting
| for Mr. Smith OF Maine, to answer, enter upon
! the abrupt proceedings related above. Moth
| ing has happened for many day which will 80
much tend to bring state supervision into con-
tempt. If such action can stand, any compa-
ny can be ruined hy an agreement between the
officials of two states, one of which shall com.
mence an examination and refuse the other ac-
cess, when the latter can go home, revoke the
company's authority, publish his revocation to
the world, and so cover an iustitution with OBJ
loquy and involve its business In great difficult
ties. We have no doubt Of Mr.. President
| DeWitt's ability to rise above the perplsxities
with which be has been so suddenly and so un-
Justly environed, but the infsmy Of the out
rage is Just as great, all the -[InsurAnes
Monitor, n. z.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-27
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON. Nov

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.
The indications for New England to-day are
light rains followed by clearing and
colder weather, winds shifting to southwest
and northwest, rising barometer in south and
west portions.
Cautionary signals continue from Macon to
Eastport.
The special bulletin says: The storm which
was central in the Lake region has moved
eastward over the st. Lawrence valley and
New England, causing dangerous gales in the
Lake region and on the Atlantic coast north of
Cape Hatteras. Rains continue in New Eng
land and on the Middle Atlantic coast. Local
rains prevailed during the day from the Lake
region southward to the Gulf coast, followed
by much colder, fairer weather tonight. Fair
weather continues in the Northwest, with a
slight rise in temperature in the Missouri val.
ley. The temperature has fallen from 10 to 20
degrees in Mississippi and Ohio valleys and
Lake region.
Colder, fair weather is indicated for districts
on the Atlantic coast on Wednesday. The
temperature will rise slowly IN the Northwest,
upper Lake region and Ohio valley on Wednes-
day, with partly cloudy weather
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-27
PRICE THREE CENTS.
ALABAMA CLAIMS.

Another List Of Judgments Announced.
In the Court Of Commissioners of Alabama
Claims to-day, the following judgments were
annoanced
No. 2, 2,457-John W. White, surviving partner Of
the firm of White, Connor & Co., S92; james o.
White Charles T. White and Albert s. White, ex-
eeutors of James P. White, deceased, 292; Eliza A
White, Administrative of the estate Of Robert
Whire deceased, S92; Lewis w. Pendleton, sxecu-
tor Of the estate of VIM. II. Connor, deceased SS2
James q Pendleton, $40; John @ Pendlston SAC;
BENZ F. Pendleton, $40; Joseph Parke, $46i Benz.
r. Pendleton administrator Of the estate OF Phino-
as A Griffin deceased, $40; Martha j. Ross, sxecu
trix OF the estate Of Andrew j. Ross deceased 302
26, 1864.
No /, I,I69-Charles B. Kimball, $3.50.
No. 1,170-George A. Merrill, $406.
No. l64-Joel e. Lancey, $341.
No. O. I33-George 7. Goldsmith, S493.
No. 2235-E. Perley Fowle, administrator Of the
estate Of Samuel e. joss, $500, with interest from
Aug. 20. 1864.
No 76s-Thos A. Rich aud Edward s. Dam, sur
viving partners of Isaac Rich Co., 1856, with In
terest from July z, 1854.
No. 953-Charles II. Burraae, William W. Bur-
rage and Edward c. Burrage. executors Of johnson
@ Burrage, deceased, 1915, with interest from
No. s54-James D. Paine, sSe, with interest
from Nov. IL, 1864.
No. 956-Eiizabeth Lambert, executrix Of tho es-
tate of VIM. Lambert deceased 81 500, with inter
est from April 16, 1854.
estate of Theodore E. Goodman, deceased 81 ,472,
with interest from May II, 1854
No. 959-Wm. 7. Goodman, ss95, with interest
from Ang. H. 1888.
No. L, ,f56-John Bates, s4,972, and Aaron Hol-
brook, 81 ,654, with interest from Sept. 1, 1854
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-11-27
Current Comment.
WAY Nos Pay Ef.
Ouarff0rd fssS,,ro,kt-f

1t is certsinly unpleasant to be reminded,
just as we are all getting ready to celebrate
Evacuation day, that certain arrears OF pay due
to officers of Wsshington's army are still un-
paid after lapse OF a century. Congress sol
emnly promised to discharge this debt; its
justice has been repeatedly acknowledged
since; some of the descendants of the old Rev
Olutionary heroes need the money badly; and
still it isn't paid. We echo the question Of
Harper's Weekly: "Can any honorable reason
be offered for not paying it?"
The Frehibitory Party's weakness.
Lewiston Journsll
The great weakness Of the prohibitory party
movement lies not onlg in the fact that iL un-
dertakes the impossibility of building up Q
party on one point, but also in the unwisdom
of its management. They will support no man
not even the best temperance man and pro-
hibitionist in the country unless he will ally
himself to their party. There have been re-
peated instances at the West where the liquor
interest has rallied to defeat a Republican
nominee because Of his temperance activity,
while the independent prohibtory party has
aided the liquor men by voting for separate
nominee. Such policy will dwarf any party
and injure any cause.
Warning by Example.
lHousten (Texas) Postl
A few years ago sudden impediment in one
industry alone, created riot in Pennsylvania,
the very memory of which Is vet alarming.
%
hension sat on the countenance Of every house.
holder, and every wife parted with her has
band, and every woman with her protector, at
the door, day BY day, as he went forth &c york,
with misgivirgs and cruel fear. This episode
gives but q faint idea of the state of affairs
that would be caused by the rude arrest, all Of
a sudden, of the vast and widespread indns-
tries actoally dependent for their very exist
ence upon some tariff for protection.
A Suggestion TO Portland Democrafs.
Portland Globe.l
Portland is cocksure to elect Republican
mayor next spring, but this fact should not de-
ter the Democrats from nominating candi-
date who is Democrat from principle rather
than from spleen. Such a one for instance az
Nathan Cleaves, Alderman Emery, William
G. Davis or Sullivan O. Andrews.
The Union Mutual Insurance Company.
Hartford Courant)
The officers of the company declined to al
low two examinations to go on at once, and the
Massachusetts, department instead OF waiting
lts turn, has summarily shut out the Union
Mutual from business in that Stoss--f 1t can de
this BY law to any company that refuses to per-
NIT an examination: and the law is a healthy
one apparently. But IL should be exercised
with the utmost fairness and good judg-
ment. 1t is no small matter to rip up
. life insurance commands Whole bust
ness, to revaiue (through high priced experts)
all its real estate, and all on which 1t has made
loans and otherwise TO dissect 1t while yet alive
1t costs the company great deal of money,
and 1t is possible to persecute and blackmail
under such law.