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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
CANNON DISCHARGED ~ CHURCH

READING Penn, Jan. 1.-Shortly after mid
night, whiie watch meeting services being held
the Reformed Evang elcsl Church here large
filed with stones and powder was discharged. The
front wall In and nearly all the window panes
shattered Great excitement was caused, but fortu.
nately hurt Eight arrests have been made
aud warrants are out for the apprehension OF several
oth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.

LONDON, Jan. LIN the Thames Police Court
to-day man named Mcpherson, who had been found
lettering on the London Dock, was arragnod for exam
inaton. He said he had from New-York see
London. He remanded 20 permit mrther inquiry
be made as IL was supposed that lie might belong TO
secret society,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
GENERAL IRISH NEWS

DUBLIN, Jan. IA National League meet
ing, which assembled at Ballinahown, Kings County,
yesterday IN defiance Of the Government proclamation
;orbddlng 1t, was dispersed by large force OF
stabuary.
In the Police Court here to-day Mr.. o'Brien Yas ar
ragned charge OF seditous libel based article
printed IN The UHicd Ireland A. NJ sullivan submitted
that there evidence to show that Mr. OBrien
editor publisher OF the Journal
the day the article complained OF appeared The prOsecu
tIon was poatponed for tAree weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
SMALL LOSS IN A CLOAK FACTORY.

A fire broke out last evening on the second
floor OF the threestory building No. 20 Wakers
pied by Kahn Co., manufacturers of cloaks and SUITS
Stock valued at 1000 that floor destroyed On
the top oor samuel Stoz manufacturer Of suspcnders
sustained q loss OF $1,000 damage or 500 was
caused by water IN the restaurant OF John McGoary
the first floor. The damage 10 the building esti
Innfnd nt S1lIO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
SKATERS IN GREAT PERIL.

KINGSTON, n. Y, Jan. 1.-The city is ex-
cited over skating accident which occurred Rond
out Creek this afternoon. Several hundred persons
were skating, when Annie Staples, daughter OF A.
Staples prominent citizen OF this place. broke through
the ice. Nine young men, while attempting to
her also fell into tho water. and narrowly escaped
with their lives. young man named Gillette support
ed Miss staples for twenty minutes He finally fastened
a rope around her. aud she pulled ont by the crowd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
ANXIETY AMONG SHAREHOLDERS.

ToRoSTo, Jan. IA cable dispatch from
London Eng to The G'o5e. says; There Ia move
foot 10 call meeting Of the shareholders OF the
Canadian Northwest Land Company, to form O com.
mttee TO Investigate the position Of the company and
relations with the Canada Pacific Railway Company;
also 10 ascertain the for Duko OF Manches-
tcr's retirement Much anxiety prevails Oug some Of
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
FRIGHTENED BY An EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

HALIFAX, n. S., Jan. 1.-Between 11;30 and
l2 o'clock last night while Watch Night services were
being held In several OF the city churches, a slight
earthquake shock felt in the southern portion Of the
city, lasting about thirty seconds Many buildings
shaken, In several OF the crowded churches
"a panic was nearly caused
RoCKLASD, No, Jan. IA shock OF earthquake
WAS felt throughout this city and vicinity about 10
O'Clock last night. followed two hours later by a tempest
OF thunder and lightning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
MAYOR KINGS MESSAGE.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1.-Mayor King, in his
message 10 Councils to-day, suggests the application to
Congress for appropriation to improve the Bayiga
Of the Delaware aud Schuykill rivers In refer
the decline in the manufacturing interests of
the city by United States report OF
1880. he states that, upon the request Of q
number OF citizens, he began o denomination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
BENTON INDICTED AGAIN.
Try BYrELTGRAPH TO THE TRIBusE.I

BosToN, Jan. 1.-Another indictment has
been found against Benyon late president of the Pa
cinc National Bank II charges him with making false
returns 10 the Controller OF condition OF the bank
He represented II r. tho last report which he issued
be IN d nouushing condition, when IN reality II
bankrupt Benyon believed to be In Mexico and IL Ii
rumored that an effort VIII be made 10 him
and bring him here for trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02

lBr IELEGKAPH TO IIfb fIIHUNEI
ALBANY Jan. 1.-The Democratic Senator'S held q
caucus at the Kenmore Hotel late tonight to de-
termine upon the advisabiity of turning out OF
office John w. Vrooman. the Republican Clerk OF
the Senate Senator Grady was made chairman. III
was unanimously resolved that if there are no legal
obstacles, Mr. VroOman should be deprived OF his
Office Senators Boyd. Titus and Lansing were ap-
pointed committee to consider the law ON the SUD-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02

OF these industries through the Police Department The
Mayor says: The results already show O very large
Increase over the reported figures made public short
Industrial establishments instead OF $500 as then re.
ported, and about 235 900 persons employed these
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
BANK CERTIFICATES GRANTED.

ALBANY, Jan. Bank Superintendent Hep
burn has granted certificates OF authorization to three
new banks begin operations on January 2, viz The
st. Nicholas Bank OF New-York with a capital OF
s5OOOoO converted from the National system the Sea-
board Bank OF York. capital 100000; and the
Bank of Clayton at Clayton, capital $26OO0 changed
from q private bank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
ACOAL BREAKER RrRNED.

PITTsTON, Penn, Jan. NO 10 breaker
OF the Pennsylvania Coal Company burned about
o'clock this morning The origin Of the fire Is unknown.
Loss, 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
RESIGNATION OF JUDGE BROWN.

ALBANY, Jan. 1.-Charles F. Brown has re-
signed the County Judgeshp Of Orange County TO take
position on the Supreme Court bench for the Second
DHtrict
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.

HARRIsBURG, Penn. Jan. 1.-The Demo-
cratic caucus of members OF the House tonight
mated John T. Faunce OF Philadelphia for Speaker and
p q. Meek, OF Centre County. for Chief Clerk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
THE OLD SOUTH CHURcR PlsroR4rE.

BosToN, Jan. 1.-The old South Society to-
night approved the action OF the church in calling
Rev. George A. Gordon OF Greenwich, Conn., TO become
pastor OF the church. The salary OF the first year will
be T5, ,0O0 With Tree use Of the parsonage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
EFTECT OF TIIE FLOOps IN ErROpE.

WIEsBADEN, Jan. 1.-The Rhine floods have
destroyed live villages. Two hundred and nifty houses
have fallen.
VIENSA, Jan. 1.-The rain began falling again to-day
The Danube again rising anG It Is feared will break
through the FlOrsdOrf dikes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
A MURDERER hURDERED.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 1.-Bluford Smijh, a
negro, stabbed and killed Charles Knzer young white
man, at razenweu Court House on December "a. On
Thursday night mob took Smith from jail shot him
~ DEATH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
DETERMINED TO GUST vRooMAN.

ham receiving 10 votes and Edward H. johnson
10 votes. Mr. johnson was nominated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE DEATH OF cOIrNT Won w

THE DEATH OF COUNT Won WIMPFFEN.
PARIS, Jan. Count Won Wimpfen, the Austro-
Hungarian Ambassador here. who committed sui
eide on Saturday, had lately been in the habit Of
talking aloud to himself for hours He had carried
revolver about with him for a week. On Friday he
fred ii out of o window of the Hotel Meurice
against the blank wall of the courtyard to test it,
The suppostion that his suicide was connected with
financial embarrassments gains color from the fact
that of the letters he left addressed to rich
Austrian financler living In Paris. Count Won
Wimpffen was known not to be rich, considering
the position he held. He had intimate relations in
the Faubourg st. GERMAN with those who suffered
heavily from the Union Generate crash.
The whole diplomatic corps have offered their
coincidence to Countess yon Wimpfien. The funeral
will take place on Tuesday.
King Humbert OF Italy has instructed Count
Menabrea, the Italian Ambassador here, to express
his Maiestys sympathy with the bereaved relatives
of Count Won Wimpfen.
WRECK OF THE STEAMER WHEATFIELD
LONDON, Jan. 1.-The British steamer Wheat
field, Captain Kundsen. from New York, December
H. for Leith, stranded at st. GATHERINGS Point at
7:40 p. m. yesterday in thick fog. The crew, with
the ass stance Of the coast guard, were saved in
their own boats. The steamer ls entirely covered
at half-tde. The deck Is exposed to the sea. The
mainmast and funnel are gone by the board. Should
the weather continue at present, tho prospects
of saving the cargo are favorable Sacks of -four
are now washing from the hold The steamer will
be total wreck. The wind is west-southwest. A
thick fog and rain prevail.
LATER.-The hull of the Wheatleld has disap-
peared. The cargo is strewn along the shore. and
great portion OF 10 will be lost owing to the want
OF labor TO get II up to the cliffs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-02
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
FAILURE OF A CLoTnING pEALE

FAILURE OF A CLOTHING DEALER.
CHARLESTON, ;. c., Jan. l.-ilenry Jacobs cloth
dealer has made assignment His liabilities
mated at 5000 assets. $500.
eUSpENSIoN OE 4 COTTON MrTr
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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-04-26
"Gyp, Jr-,"

is TO be given for the benefit Of Mr.. Frank
Gray, the acting manager of the Theater, a
polite, courteous, attentive and intelligent
gentleman. The following is the argument:
"At the opening OF the operetts, 'Gyp, JUNIOR
is living with an old gypsy in the woods,
whence she is cent every day, rain or shine,
TO beg. Her only solace is her rabbits, of
which she has several. She is timid child,
and is easily frightened aftsr dark. About
the time the operetta opens, she is frightened
at two tranps who are proving about the
house, and who at last proved 10 be her
father and brother, who have been searching
for her ever siDce she was stolen by the cid
gypsy several years before. The eperetia
opens with a soDg aud chorus by scholars
from a neighboriug seminary, who are out in
the woods st play. Some of the children
have their forfun. told by the old gypsy
Night comes en- in a short time, and the
tramps come 10 the hut of the gypsy, and
are satisfied that 'Gyp, Junior is indeed
their lost Mabel, aud go into the hut to
secure any clothing that may serve to idsnii-
~ her; bot when they come out, the child
has been eoaxed away by two OF the schol-
airs who have taken liking to her. The
second act opens at the seminary, where
'Gyp, Junior has been taken, and has be-
come a scholar with the others. In q few
days the tramps find her, snd go does the
old gypsy, the latter Of whom watches her
chance and decoys her from the yard with
= rabbit, and takes her captive into the
woods. But her set ID seen, the alarm IL
given, and the trsmps appearing just then
90 in pursuit, and soon return with the
child in safety, and the old gypsy pris-
ousrD
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-04-26
THE EX-CUNFEDERATES
n set at the Cotton Exchange and Select
Sunday, the 18TH Of MAY, as the
Day fer the
FIeral Decoration OF the Graves OF
their Deceased Comrades aaa TO
Commemorate their Services.

A good sssemblsge OF ex.Confederste SOL
diers gathered at the Cotton Exchange last
night 10 perfect arrangements for Memorial
day. AmoDgi the visitors were several prom
inent ladies OF the city.
On molten, the Hon. Casey Young was
called 10 the chair, aud, On further motion,
Mr.. James E. Beasley was appointed secre-
tary.
The objects of the zeeling having beeR
explain.o, Mr.. Wsynesourg moved that a
committee of five be appointed as a General
Arrangement Committee, whose duty it shall
BE- to appoint sub-committees on reception,
flowers, water, order, etc, and 10 supervise
all matters connected with Memorial day.
The General Arrangement Committee. is
cors posed Of Messr=. j. w. Waynssburg,
W. F. Tsyler, las. E. Bsssley, w. A. Collier
and Mcfarland. The other com nittees will
be pub Ished in the city papers at some
future day.
Mr.. Root. Spellman m ade molten, which,
after some discussion of a humorous nature,
was adopted unanimously.
A conmittee was then appointed, consist.
ing of Messrs. Robt. Spelluan, G. w. FrsE,r
mSn Young, Mcfarland and G P. NJ. Turner
added, 10 select the orator for the day.
On motion Of Mr.. Louis Vsccaro Sunday
was appointed as the day on which memo
rial services should be held, and, on further
moiion Of Mr.. W. T. Taylor, Sunday, the
18th Of May, appointed as the day for OBJ
servanee.
Ga motion of Mr.. JAS E Bessley, a Com
mittee on Resolutions of Respect was appoint.
ed, consisting of Messrs. L. B. Mcfarland,
c G. Locke, r. J. Black, G. P. NJ. Turner,
Heury Moode, C. w. Frazer, with Mr.. W
A. Collier added, 10 report suitable tributes
of respect to deceased Confederats members
sioce the society's last meeting.
Mr.. w. f. Taylor, chsirnanof the Financ,
Com tee, on raising mssns 10 dsirsy ex
penses OF suitably curbing the monument
and graves of the dead in Elmwood, reported
subscriptions to the amount of $500 The
lull in further COLLECTIONS was attributed t.
the constant appeals on our cit z,ns for re
lief from the food, fire and storm district
during the past year, but that the werl
would be continued as soon a brief restin:
spell wac had among the charitably disposed
Mr.. G. z. NJ. Turnsr offered motion tina
a subcommittee on Finance be appointed, Il
be called toe Aid Committee, whose duty
shall be 10 assist in the collection Of fund
aud otherwise assist the general Finsnc
Committee. This committee is composed Q
! Messrs. Turner, Vaccaro and Collier. Nj
Turner tbereupon contributed SO 10 carr.
out HIS proposition.
After mutual greetings and an exchans
| of soidierly respect, the meeting adjourned
ject to the call Of the chairman.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-04-26

GATTLE-SO mich cows and heifers; large I
1 J xenano 10 yearlings. address
EOgERI L. MAYS, Glendale, Miss.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-04-26
PERSONALS.

Mr.. MORGAN Brown, of Nashville, is in
the city.
MISS CLARA DAMMANN left for Texas sew
eral days ago on a visit to relatives.
MR.. N. SNowDEN has returned 10 The
city, after an absence of ak weeks at Bostop.
Mr.. I. F. HILzHEIM, of Pine Bluff, Ark,
was a visitor at. the Merchants Exchanges
yesterday.
MRS. C. A. BARTLIFF and Miss Ella Wsl-
lace, near Bartlett, Tenn, made flying visit
to the city yesterday.
Mss MAMIE JACKSON, daughter of Sens-
tor Jackson, is visiting her auut, Mira. J. w.
Moores, at 2l2 Alabama street.
MRS. THOMAS HUNToS, of New Orleans,
arrived to-day to attend the wedding at the
Second Presbyterian church this evening.
MEssRs. P, SARroRIs KEMPsoN, of New
York, and Henry Stewart, of New Orleans,
were visitors at the Cotton Exchange yes
terday.
Nh CHARLES FENTREss, formerly of Boil
ivar, Tenn, but at present come acted with the
Pepper Compress Company, OF S. Louis, was
united ID marriage yesterday to the charm
ing Miss Sailie Williams, niece Of Judge
Mangum, of Helena. Tne happy couple
came up on the steamer james Lee. Mr..
Fentress will make ST. Louis his future home,
where his large interests lie.
Happy, happy may you be,
AS you cross the marriage sea;
And while indeed, there will be braMls,
By all means shun too frequent squalls.
EXPERIENCE.
WE are informed that at a meeting for
a reorganization Of the Board OF Directors
of the Peoples Insurance Company, held
yesterday sfternoon, Mr.. Darlington Mason,
who has been the compsny's secretary for
the past seven yesrs, declined reelection
with a view 10 devoting his entire time to
the interests Of the foreign insurance com
panies represented by hin. Mr.. Walter L
Parker WAS then elected secretary. Thu
was a compliment well deserved By Mr.. Par
| ker, az he has been in the service OF the
company for the past fourteen years, filing
all the various positions in the ofic, with
| credit to himself TIE Board of Directorr
and other officers of the company remain q
| heretofore,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-04-26
LOCAL EUTICES.

Buy crushed feed at Pstrick's mill.
: Cur FLOWERS, corner SscoHd and Madison.
HOSE and Hose Reels, Bsiley's, 295 Sec
end.
ASK any grocer for Deans best Rio aud
Jaws mixed coffee.
"DR. BENsoN's Celery and CAsmomile Pills
for he cure of neuralgia are a success."-Dr
G. P. Holman, Christianburg, Va. Fifty
cents at druggists.
If you want Awnings, Tents, Mattresses,
Cots, have your furniture repaired, uPhol-
stored or packed for shipment, call at 81
Gutenberg, 23l Second street.
TWENTY FIVE pair of Cellulsid Eye
Glass frames weigh eniy ons ounce-the
lightest kuown-snd the best and most com.
PORTABLE that can be worn. For sale by al
leading Jewellers and Opticians.
LADIES snd gents, send your collars ant
cuffs TO the Memphis Steam Laundry, q.
Second street. We guarantee finish equal Il
new. Send sample lot. Lace curtains
specially. Calls and deliveries free.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-04-26
TIE MOZART MUSIC FESTIVAL.
Tho sale by Auction Of Seventy Seats
Prodaces elIOS-"GsOd Enough

The fecond days auction sale Of seats for
the Thorn Mozart concerts came OF at the
Peabody yesterday morning, al which there
appeared 10 be no abatement of interest.
Col. Hughes had vast store Of good things
on hand 10 say, but evidently the
bidders kept him too busy to al
low him time 10 say it. The crowd
was too eager TO secure good places in
the hall. Col. Hughes was frequently COM
PEELED to cry bids of the same amount for
one choice By two or three. At yesterdays
sales tue lowest premium offered was S6, and
that wac by one party who took only two
seats. Besides these two no seats were sod
yesterday at le.s premium than $50. Up
10 date seventy seats have been sold, resllz-
ing S110S, besides the regular :dmittance
fee of So. L will be remembered that these
szles have references to season tickets only =,
no single admis.ions having yet been sold.
Where to select seats is the absorbing quss-
ton among ticket-holders, and there is .p-
parent such a diversity Of opinious as to The
best locality, that the box sheets will
soon pressn; 4 ragged appearance. Same
persons desire 10 ait where they can see
the scores OF the musical director, while
others wish 10 &c! of Just the proper distance
TO hear the pianissimos as we'll IS the triple
fortes. This latter class have an eye on Sec
tious &c" and Sd" and we concur il their
Judgment. The following were among the
bidders yesterday: Napoleon Hill, J. c.
Neeley, W. w. SchooiheId, D. I. Porter, G.
W. Macrse, A B. Treadveli, q. D. R,ine, s /.
Finley, L. Han&uer, n. L, Msachsm, L Y.
SnoHden. The Gale to-day will take place
at the Cotton Exchange, beginning about IL
o'clock, 10 which every BODY, whether mem
Der Of the Exch.nge or E5;, is invited to at
tend and participate. Barney Hughes will
De chief OF ceremonies, with his usual win
some smiles and seductive elcguenee.