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New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
WESTERN SENATORSHIPS.
GOVERNOR HoADLY HELPING PAYNE
COLUMBUS CROWDED. HOT CONTEST
INV TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

O..,,.,s Ian. 4.-The fight for Senator to-day
-. heen conducted with bowling and blum games
=, wbich the Pendleton men li'uo
u H. good showing. They cIanh
qui.V foel;nr had set in against the monopoly IN
sonco and those backing Payne but that IL "ouiu
~. mil Pendleton through. 1t was conceoeu ny
So,b sides that Thurman would not be drawn in'o
erb+ as both sides had been with hm the pre-
80 richt. and the Pendleton men came out 'o-
49, ON their merits SO strong as 10 create
;r,ressslon of reaction Inc
po,re men however, still maintained that 'hey
- o,cr t,vo-thirds of the votes; that the eIcaV
hau T,Cff of tbe dav WAS caused by Pendlet0n paru-
hni @ and NOT hv men who had votes; thaI @ tnoy
erS not only holding their own, Dut sIGm ~? fnr
W.. bonr that The result would be IN IheiT l9nol. ;
'Sn1gressmen Warner, Wilkins ana "ie IIe
brouUht substantial aid to PendIetoh s%ouaA&t % & raTT
element is gathering TO llg E, to r
odInbnofion. and stand for Pendleton iheIe To Are
n1ore neople here than at state CONVENTION 1N
PII.na men have sent for delegations e.oI.o
fbr nromised test of strength on the oPSS9Hftnn
.bin viii not come. Bohl the 1eH,uo.or Wan.or
candidate, has Withdraw; anu ~ tbTew
the Payne man., two days aR%Ui gR%is leaves leaves
marsb ,Sitbout opposition; but IT ls sara Una. thac
W"r.L il for Payne for second choice loI St l.
The result of leaving the field clear 70 muiSn tS
looked ON by the Payne men as ldNGIHDiTV oonla 10
They now sav that the Ward men viii al coe ~
- tbat fhe House will be organized III I.Gld
tero.t and that those wanting TO De ;ti on tfo
,r,,i,,g do know which way 20 drop n eIEi!i IL
CONT 1nru I'm the wheel is the annouhSehtHmI ~ @ VI liie
arroutmcnt by Governor HoaGly ol eA-oo gdS,o
man f. Is. Fiudlay, OF bucylHs, eiony las more
patronage than any other state oiclH ~ H-'
,n.pl
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
TAe Canada IlsraIed Nees. q thls cty, BIAS ceased

The Canada illustrated Ne,os OF this city has ceased
10 exist after thirteen years OF public service r5
The Beaver steamship line, running from this port In
the summer and from NewYOrk In the winter has with
drawn ITS steamers owing to the Improbable freight
rates.
The applications for llquldaOr 10 wind mp the affairs
of the NewYOrk Graphic Company were dismissed by
the Superior Court here to-day.
The water in the ST, Lawrence River began 10 fall early
this morning and this evening one foot lower This
relieves all anxiety the future, and twentyt0ur
hours win probably find all inconvenience at an
end. -
The cause OF the hasty flight Of President Craig Of the
Exchange Bank is stated to be that he committed Grim
ina act in pedging securities that had been merely
lodged with him by customers OF the bank.
ToRoNTo, Jan. 4-RepOrts from all sections OF Ontario
report that the storm unabated The country roads and
railways are badly blocked and traffic is almost sus
pended On several lines all the trains were abandoned
to-day The record Of the thermometer ronged from lO
above to 15o below zero.
HALIFAX, Jan. 1.-THE bark Yarmouth. from Napani,
went ashore In Yarmouth Sound this morning and has
since gone to pieces. The captain, his wlIe ana crew
were saved.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN SPAIN.

MADRID, Jan. 4.-In the Chamber Of Deputies,
scnor Moret Minister Of the Interior in reply to ques-
ton stated that there reason to appreheDd any
renewal Of disturbances in the Provinces. lie said that
tho object Of the precautions taken upon the French
frontier was the prevention Of smuggling. Two mem
bcrs OF Senior sagastas party who were appointed to
compile an address in reply 10 the speech from the throne
have submitted comtcr-draf otthc proposed reply de-
prccatug reform Of the Constitution at the present time
but admitting the principle Of electoral reform.
IovDoS Ian The Paris correspondent OF The Times
summing mp the situation in Spain says: 1t Is doubtful
whether King Alfonso, In the event of dissolution or the
Cores could depend for support the Spanish army
Mean hG the ZUTraistS and Carllsts work. Tho
Ti.s correspondent concludes that the alternative will
presented choice between anarchy and absOlutism
with the probability t1at independence and freedom N
sucCunb,
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
LuPROVEllENrS IN TIE ArlLAyrA
Mr. GOUID's YACHT READY IbR HER SOUTHERN
CRJISE-VARIOUS CHANGES.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TRE kslBuSg

MR. GOUIDS YACHT READY IbR HER SOUTHERN
CRuIsE-VARIOUS CIANGES.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE thlBUNE.l
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-IH Atalanta will sail
Tor The port OF Charleston tonoI f"w morning with
iU complement OF officers and mel and provisions for
long cruise Mr. Gould aud his faily viii not Join her
for several weeks
The alterations planned and jun completed ly her
builders greatly enhance her b'auty ant Symmetry Tie
new lGfOOt section added just aft the eugrc room makes
AeI entire length, all 2lGL2 feet The lro.1ediate
enect Of this insertion has been raise her stern nearly
TWO feet higher IN the water With ths Improved e0ui-
hOIiam the builders confidently expect material in
crease In the Aaantas speed The result OF similar lter
stions in the Of weMOwn English vessels seems T.
Justify this belief
The additional room has beer utilized To give the
engineers better accommodations below, and the owner
private saloon ant bedroom deck All the arrange
ehts are ncs, aud such insure the greatest com
oI. "hle cruising IN warm lattudcs. The houses aste
- 'ue crews quarters have been removed entirely, and
~ seNdllOn OF the tridge affords letter outlook for
nIIu Inc main saloon aud statcrOOm remain unchanged
seoept that iron stancliJns have been inserted 10
suehstICn the upper deck ia case OF rough weather
an Old Paclhc Line captain, after Inspecting the
eusbta carefully, under the escort OF her commander
~ Today; 81 have seen all the IOy.d steam yachts
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
SOUTHERN COTTON E4cToRTES.
REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS IN TIE
LAST THREE YEARS. e.,

REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS IN TIE
LAST THREE YEARS. e,
BALTIMORE, Jan 4.-The Baltimore Hdnufdc-
tuerS Record viii publish tomorrow article showing
the remarkable increase IN cotton manufacturing inter
of the South during the last three years The figures
show that there 31i cotton mills In the South
having l,270.422 spiudlcs and 24s73 looms, while
at the time the census taken, IN 1850, the
South had only $50 ullls with 713,9S9 spndles
and 222 looms The largest increase In the number Of
mills was made in North Carolina, where n gain of 43
mills and OB95 snindles Is exhibited while Georgia
made Increase OF l39 1876 spudles and % mills. Ia
1850 the value OF the manufactured cotton produced at
the South was little over S2l OOO while I'm 1853 the
value had risen 10 between $50 900 and 900 600
During the last three years and half about 5000 600
has been invested by and Old Southern cotton mills
in machinery the bulk OF which has been paid to North
crn and Western machinery manufacturers.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
ROME AND FENIANISM.

LONDON, Jan. 4-The Rome correspondent of The
Post says that tho Popes Secretary, MOnsignor
Baccali, opened lettor from America addressed to
"Leo XIII containing Fenian threats against the
Pope, should he continue to support England
against the National cause in Ireland The letter
also states that the protection which the Italian
Government gives the Pope, who now is the only
sovcrign who is safe from dynamite, will be of no
avail against the operations Of the Fenians. The
Pope is warned that there are priests whom he Is
bound to receive who will obtain access to his pres
ence and who viii sustain the cause Of tho Irish
against oppression.
The Rome correspondent Of The Standard says that
the Propaganda will begin on Tuesday next to ex-
anime certain of Mr.. Errington's proposals in re-
gard to the line conduct TO be pursued by the Irish
clergy with view to the better severance OF their
connection with the agltatOrs of Ireland. Espe-
cIaly does the attitude of the American Fenlans
require further action. The Propaganda has prom,
ised TO examine the matter from amoTal point OF
view and will take action accordingly.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
MIR. SPRINGER ACCEPTS.
HE YIELDS TO HIS FRIENDS AND WILL INYESTIGATs
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

He YIELDS TO HIS FRIENDS AND WILL INV L>iiGAls
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. - Representative
Springer at the earnest solicitation of prominent Demo
Gratis both here and the State ne represents has con-
cluded TO accept the positions the House committees
to which assigned by the Speaker lie says be IS
unmindul of the fact that great injustice mas Deen
done 10 HIM and constituents but II Is not for him
10 decide hat positions he shall MI on committees
and he will therefore accept the situation IN good
faith aud proceed with zeal 10 discharge the duties as
signed 10 him. His committee viii at once institute
thorough investigation Of the Department OF Justice He
does not predict the result except that the whole truth
shall Do known. He says he has no friends IN the Depart
mrnt 10 shield enemies 10 expose. The investigations
far as he concerned will De nOn-partisan ana Impair
tia thorough il possibly be made In me
proposed investigation of the Department OI Justice ex-
aminatous will be carried openly and those who nave
hiutcd frauds w Mr. Springer says, be gwen an Op-
portunity 10 tell all they know,
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Jan. 4-The British steamer Humbert Cap
tain Arnott at AvonmOuth from New York. reports that
her steerage gear her bridge and bOat were damaged
and part Of her cargo Jettsoned during the voyage
LONDON, Jan. 4.-The Midland Railroad COmpany's
main track and depOts especially guarded last even
ing to prevent anticipated train outrage Other railways
were similarly protected.
LONDON, JAN 4.-Messrs syrill Wilroys plate mills
near Dundee, Scotland were burned last night -Four
hundred operatives thrown out OF work by the hre
ATHENS, jan 4-The Chamber of Deputies has adopted
be vote OF 40 against Sc, bill authorizing loan OF
40 900 drachmas to effect the withdrawal from cir
culatiOn OF paper currency.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
UNPROWTABLE IRON MINES.

PIrTsBURG, Jan. "A gentleman from Cleve
land says that the Lake Superior radc in worse
condition than 1t has been for twelve or fifteen years
Seven of every twelve mines in the region are idle
and those that running owned by the largest and
weahcst corporations who are restricting the output
At least one-haf the Is OF the best quality and
IL selling at Cleveland for six dollars per ton, which Il
lower than for many years past AT this price there Is
only a nrnflt OF fifty CCnts q ton.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
TIE NEW SURGEON GENERAL OF TIE
NAVY
lpY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRmUSE.l


WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.--Thc appointment OF
new surgeou-Gcnera for the Navy which is TO be made
within few weeks eXcitcs much interest at the Capital
ia the feeling among Naval officers here, and the sent
men ia said 10 be the all the country that the
senior medical officer OF the Navy, Medical Director j.
Horwtz deserves the place Seniority, prominent officers
saw should govern appointments both In the military ana
Civil Service II is certainly true that such action IN the
long apt be most satisfactory 20 those branches
aud 10 meet with the approval Of the people geheauy'
Surgeon General Wales, who has occupied the poslon
for four years was never entitled TO IT, according TO the
opinon OF many Naval officers by length OF service ana
they insist that he should be ready ana Wiling 70
give way 20 his seniors when his term Of once expires
Secretary Chandler is nOncommal as To the course no
will pursue.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
CUT HIS THR04r BEFORE BEING HANGED

MACON, Ca Jan. A dispatch to The 1ele
graph from Eastman says; james Crummidy (coOredl
was hanged to-day for the murder Of James A. Mitchell
last September. When Sheriff Rawlns and his assistants
went 10 take Crummidy from his cell they found small
knife in his hand Tue prisoner made desperate effort
d the shcrs assistants, and wounded two OF them
slightly. He seized by both hands, but by powerful
effort he wreuched his night loose and inflicted
terrible wound In his throat from which the blood flowed
prOsely causing him 10 become unconscious. At a
few minutes before three O'Clock he carried TO the
scafCd a strctchcr, and supported over the drop
untn II feL Death was instMntaueOus."
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
WILLIAMS LOSING IN KENTUCKY.
CARLISLE so. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS f"os'
pECTs.
my TELEGRAPH TO TIE TmnUNEl

pECIS.
rpY TELEGRAPH 10 TIE TmBUNEl
WAsuINGTON, Jan. A prominent Men
+,.,,r Democrat who arrived today hom FRANKFURT
rs the indication Is that General Williams Is IoS's
,,upd bour, in the struggle for tie senaoIsP' an"
mar Blackburn is making considerable gains "He'loi
the latter W i DE able TO secure the nomnauoh Is nov"
ever REGARDED as st quite doubtful He thinks tha' Il
becomes apparent the friends OF General Williams 'n"V
he cannot be nominated effort will be made 10 transfer
hi. strength 10 Isaac Caldwell prominent ana lhh"eh
,1 Democratic LAWYER Of Louisville, whose sOnis mem
her NJ the Legislature, and VIII present General VIII
iamss name to the Speaker Carlisle received
long dispatch to-day, sent 10y several OF his poHuca'
friends al Frankfort asking him whether he would ac
cent the nomination for the scnatorshlp should II De
offered and indicating strong probability that he can
lc elected if ne he wishes. IN reply 10 ls mdersoOd MI
Carlisle said that his withdrawal from the senatorial race
was I'M good faith; that lac not bound by any pledges
IN regard to matter, and did not desire IN MS name
sIoud bee presented 10 the caucus while ELcHbnln auu
Williams remained in the field. lie said. however that
ifuumuated ne should Of course not feel at liberty 10
decline speaker Carlises position Is understood To DC
that he can afford 10 appear IN the Held as
competitor Of Mr.. Blackburn
Kcutucl1g said tonight that If CsrlSits name goes
before the Caa il viii be placed there through Inc III
fucucp Of Blackburn. The Kentucky Democrat hst
mentioned inclined 20 the opinion that the outcome ot
the struggle VIII probably be the election of Caldwell OF
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
THE TABOR OPERA HOUSE INJURED.

DENVER, Jan. 4.-The Tabor Grand Opera
House was discovered 70 De FIRE this afternoon In an
incredibly short time the flames burst from the roof and
the total dcstuctono of the finest theatres in this
country seemed Imminent; but by the efficient concerted
action of the Fire Department and the Opera-house br
gadc the fire was soon under control The damage
confined the OF the tfth hOor The
estimated S2O, ,O0O distributed among fifty com
panies. The fire caused by defective tuc No scr
Gus accidents occurred. tue tieatle proper was IN
touched. and performance given tonight rs usual
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
CONDCCTORS ARRESTED FOR STE1LIYG.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-James L.. Rollins
and a. c. Rogers, conductors the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, and william b. Petit Pullman Palace Car con-
ductor arrested here to-day aud committed upon
charges Of embezzlng tickets and money belonging
those corporations. James Crawford, q Pennsylvania
Railroad conductor charged with dcfraudng tho ,Om-
pHny also arrested aud held for hearing tomorrow
The men all employed trains running between
NcW-YOrk and WashingtOI
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
from Aexauders to vctorias but there is nothing y
built to equal her."
SEEKING HIS BRIDE IN VAIN.

YoUNG WIFE TAKEN FROM HER HUSBAND AND
CONCEALED BY HERMoTHER
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNEI
HADDAM, Conn, Jan. 4.-Mary Maroney' Il
member OF the Catholic Church, contrary to her
wishes displayed fondness for the company o
tck Dart q protestant. On December 10 the young
couple were married privately at Goodspeeds
Landing by Protestant minister A,'er
the wedding the bride returned 10 her
mohters house, remaining there until December
12 when her husband called and she accompanied nm 70
his fathers house messenger told the news 10 MIS-
Maroney who insisted vehementy that her Gmd Tetun
home Immediately Mr.. Dart consented on the pTollse
of Mrs Maroney that she would return her next uay
The Young wife away and Mr. Dart mas not seen I
since Mrs Maroney having sent her To distant lends III
what part of the country her husband does not o"' no
win Institute proceedings 70 regain his BRIDE.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
THE FIGHTING AT HARBOR GRACE.

ST. JonN's, n. F. Jan. 4.-Judge Bennett and
Inspector Cay went CaTbonnear this evening to take
the dispositions OF Darmody Bray, IT,, and Nichols, who
are pronounced by the surgeons TO be In dying cond
ton There was fresh Orange disturbance at spanards
Bay today the Roman Catholics being harshly treated
in fnr tLe arrest of Head Constable Doyle, whU they
saw can be proven to have murdered Callahan. Travel
I In be OUTLYING Orange districts is still perilous 10
ifc Ihc preliminary Judicial inquiry Will occupy nearly
tI,t ,U.aE4
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
RIVAL OIL ExcHINGES IN PITrSBURG,
A NEW ENTERPRISE WHICH THREATENS TO CRUSH
TIE OLD CONCERN.
BY TELEGRAPH To TIE TRGBUSE


IBY TELEGRAPH To TIE TREBUSE.l
PITTsBURG, Jan. About a year ago Cap
tain j. j. VandJr1i a well-knOwn oil man, offered TO
remodel building and sell IT to the Pittsbmc Oh Ey-
change The offer was declined and VANDERBILT threat
cued TO build exchange and crush ont the Old
one lie has completed his building, which Is an orna-
ment to the CITY, and has sold nearly all the stock in the
new enterprise, but he will find easy task 10 carry
out the balance OF his threat Vandergft divided his
stock into 800 shares at $500 each 225 Of these have
been disposed of mainly to pccuatOrs IN the oil regions
many OF whom viii probe bis the new exchange.
The remaining scycutyhve shares are reserved ny Mr
Vaudcrgrfi guard ag dnst any loss o. the building,
sixty Of q ne offers 10 sell at $500 each II SOD II
all II viii Tot De a cash basis, and 1t Is estimated that
the interest VIII than pay the rent OF the present
exchange. Considerable speculation Is INDUCED In by
members of tho old exchange az 70 the standing OF
those who have bought YandCrgritCs shares In the time
or the most active trade the Old exchange never had
membership of over 80. Only few OF these have IN
vested IN the exchange and then only that thcy
able hedge in they that the old concern
IS 20. The prospects are for lght and most bitter
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
TWO SEAMEN FROzEN TO DEATH

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-1hc Signal Corps sta
tlon at Block Island r. l., reports that the womasted
American schooner Adrian. Captain C. b. Nobrega, OF
Bath Me- from ElzabetlpOrt, n. j. to Providence, r.
l., with 100 of coal, went ashore last night In
westerly gale Northwest Beach. Tho captain and
one sailor taken from the vessel during the night
by Islanders but the mate and cook names unknOwnl
were frozen to death The vessel Is full OF water and
is abOrng badly I'm heavy and Will probably be
total loss. There is high north wind
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
PREPARING FOR A FREE TRADE CAMPAIGN.
LEY rFLEGRAPA 10 THE IRIgrNg.l

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-It is understood that
Editor wattcrson, of The LouSriNe C0vi0-JoTtdi will
arrive In Washington Thursday next and that he er-
prcs TO remain several months, as long as 1t may 10
necessary for him personally 10 conduct the Free Trade
campaign the National Capital IL Is said that MI
Waerson's flag with bear cleged "A tariff for revenue
only" Ii Is also reported that me ST. LJuS E'PhDticdn
and The ChicugD Times will he represented here during
the ne xt three on four nOaths by experienced cdtol
writer's, who Will be expected to devote themselves
mainly to discussions OF the tariff question.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
4 CONVICT HANGS HIMSELF.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.l

TRENTON, Jan. fisherman Hysdyke, VINO
began on September out term of seven years
in the State prison here for criminal assault upon
woman in Sussex County, was found hanging dead IN his
COLL asterdav having committed suicide with cord made
of the sheet IRON his bed While confined IN the sussex
County fail he made similar but unsuccessful attempt
lie was wears old.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
FATALLY WOUNDED BY RUFFIANS

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 4.-Ienry Bell, we'll
known citizen, died at his homo here to-day from injuries
received on Christmas night. He found lying in the
street near his house with his skull crushed and many
cuts and bruises on his face and body lie
scous nearly all the time up his death, and could not
explain he received the injuries. IL Is believed that
iorr hmm ckann do md by rn1nnA.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
4 SUIT INVOLVING HALF 4 MILLION

RACINE, Wis., Jan. 4.-The attorneys In the
suit of Case against Fish Brothers have been instruct
ed to carry the to the Supreme Court few days
ago Mr. Case placed in possession of the property In
dispute and was given judgment for 1892, 900 against
the nsolvent firm Of Fish Brothers Co. The total value
of the property involved is about 100000.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
4 GLRES COAPCLSORY MARRLAGE.

DENVER, Jan. A strange wedding took
place this city last night, the bride being white girl
fourteen years old and the bridegroom cOal-black
negro. The ceremony was performed by white Mctho-
dist preacher named Hodges. Some years ago the girls
mother then widow, camo here with this her only
daughter from Canada few months later she !mared
negro named Harris She has three children II Is re-
ported that the girl was forced into the marriage by her
ninth
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
DEATH FROM sUFFOCATION.

The dwelling house OF COnKIln NCcNs, az
Bay Shore L. l., took fire Wednesday night from the
explosion OF kerosene oil lamp in occupied by Mr.
Wcess fathcrwho was nncyonc years old The old gen
tlcman was nearly suOcat1d when found and he died
from the effects early Thursday morning The neigh
bors cXtinCuishcd the flames before much damage Add
been done TO the premises.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
UNITED STATES JUDGES UNDERPAID.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Speaklng OF the
reasons for udge McCrrys resignation secretary leet
said: 81 wonder that OF the United STATES Judges
do not resign They are wretchediy undirpaid ihroe
or four years aGo went into the Ohleu S'stes D'v
C, n, Dcnvsr 10 argue case before Judge HalleI IL
was hot weather. and there the Judge swetoTns IN
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
SUPPORTED BY HIS BISHOP.

NEw-HAvEN Jan. 4.-The Rev. j. II. Stans-
berry, who excluded from the pulpit OF the African
Bethel Church last Sunday by the trustees says he has
received tbOty from Bishop BTOWD and Will pfeacn
next sunday. An exciting time is anticipated.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
THE TITUSVILLE OIL EXCHANGE.

TITUsyILLE Penn, Jan. 4.-Thc annual meet
Ing of the Ttusyilc on Exchange was held to-day Soc
rotary G. NJ. Ccbum read report showing SG 700 IN no
president viii ether officers
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
QUEEN vICTORIA'S NEW BOOK.

LONDON, Jan. 4.-Ihe AthenRum announces
that new book has been written by Queen Victoria EN-
titled More Leaves from the Journal OF Lie In the
Highlands, from 1862 to 1882" Copies have already
been presented to a few privileged persons
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
4 WoRLDS FAIR ~ SAN FRANCISCO.
CAPITALISTS WITH $3OO,OOO.OOO TALKING OVER
THE SCHEME.

SAN FRANCIsCO, Jan. A meeting was
held at the Grand Hotel last evening to make ar
rangcment5 for holding Worlds Fair in this city in 1887
Stoncman presided and read letters promising
support from the Pacific Coast delegation IN Congress
Ii resolved TO provide guarantee fund OF SlOOOOOO,
and to petition Congress and the state Legislature for APP
prOpriatiOns. The meeting reprcscnted f3OO,OOOOOO.
New-York tribune., 1884-01-05
ENDOWING ROANOKE COLLEGE.

SALEM, Va Jan. Nv. o. Grover of Boston,
who had before given 900 Roanoke College recently
sent his check 900 to be applied to the endowment
Roanoke College has received considerable assistance IN
tbe last six years from Boston and other Northern cities.