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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
SUFFERING sPINNERs.
Six Large Cotton Factories Idle ne;
Petersburg, Va,

Six Large Cotton Factories Idle near
Petersburg, Va.
PETERSBURG, Feb. S-Located in and
near this city are six large cotton facto-
ries, all of which, with one exception.
have been closed for several months. These
mills, when running, give employment to
over 1000 operatives. There has been much
suffering among a large number of those
thrown out of employment by the shut
ting down of the mills, and in order to re-
heYe the suffering existing among the
operatives at Ettrick, Chesterfield coun-
ty, where the Ettrick cotton mills are To-
Gated, aid was asked OF the authorities
several days ago. All last week the ne
cessary supplies and provisions were fur
nished to needy operatives at the expense
of the county. 1t is not known when
these factories will resume operations.
400 SHOTS FIRED IN THE HOOKING VAL
LEY.
COLUMBUS, o., Feb. S.-The Hooking
valley was greatly excited last night over
rumOrs of concentrated attack bv the
strikers. Over 400 shots were fredfn the
neighbOrhOod of NelsonVille and Buchtel
about 10 O'Clock, but no attack was made.
Patrol trains drove the strikers off.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
Heavy Weather AT Sea.

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-The steamer Lake
Winnipeg, from Liverpool, which arrived
here this afternoon, reported that they
had strong west and southwest gales dur
ing the most of her passage Feb. 4,
in latitude 42 degrees and 80 minutes,
and longitude 60 degrees and 80 minutes,
they observed a steamer showing signals
of distress which proved to be the steam
er Alaska from Liverpool for New York,
with the loss of her rudder. Capt.
Murray wished to tow our
steamer so as to steer
his ship. We got out two chain cables
and was tOwed to Sandy Hook. At 1915
a. m, Feb. I, the starboard chain parted,
but we succeeded, after several hours, in
making fast again and proceeded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
Advices From the Far East.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8.-The steamer
Rio JaneirO arrived here this afternoon
bringing Hong Kong advices to Jan. g.,
and Yokohama advices to Jan. 19 The
gunpowder works at Fat-Shan, fourteen
miles from Canton, exploded on Dec. %,
killing $50 employees. The COrean Gov
ernment has agreed to pay Japan an in
demnity of 100000 yen for the outbreak
against the Japanese and the burning of
the japanese legation on Dec. 6. The
government will also punish all of the
leading rioters. 1t is stated that the ne
gOtiatiOns were carried on through Gen.
FOOte, United States Minister to Corea.
It is rumOred at Tien Tsin that Russia
will soon make another effort to annex
COrp9
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
The Great Exnosition.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. S.-Vice President
elect Hendricks will deliver the address of
welcome to the Worlds Cotton Conven-
ton to be held under the auspices of the
National Cotton Planters Association.
Hon. Charles E. Hooker, the silver.
tongued orator OF Mississippi, will re-
spond on behalf of the association. The
conyentiOn will open in the Music Hall of
the Worlds Exposition building on Feb,
10 at O'clock.
The Farmers National Congress will
meet on Tuesday next at the exposition
building. One thousand delegates are
expected to be present
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
FRANCES DAY.

France had her day to-day at the ex-
position and the announcement that such
was the case had the effect of assembling
the largest crowd ever gathered within
the grounds. Nearly all the prominent
Creole and French citizens were present.
together with the officers and seamen OF
the French men-Of-war in the harbor.
At L O'Clock Viscount Dabzac, the
French Consul, opened the ceremonies
by an address in which he made a formal
transfer of the exhibit to the exposition
to which the Director General responded
on behalf of the Board of Management.
At the completion of the ceremonies sa-
lutes were fired and there was general
rejoicing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
Went Through a Bridge.

OMAHA. NEB., Feb. S.-An accident
happened at CrestOn, Iowa, to-day. A
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train
went through a bridge. No particulars
have been received, except that 16 were
inipEed and I killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09

PARIS, Feb. S.-The police to-day ar
rested twenty-seven Anarchists who were
holding a secret meeting for the purpose
OF organizing demonstration upon the
BOuleVards
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
The New Orleans Races.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. S.-There was a
light attendance at the races to-day. The
weather was clear and pleasant and the
track in good condition. The events were
as follows:
FIRST RACE-Five furlongs. 1t was won
by Ellen. with Nat Trimble second and Nal
vOlio third. Time :O6Ia.
SECOND RACE-Selling race; six furlongs.
1t was won by Belle b. by four lengths, with
Pilferer second, a half length ahead of Wild
Kansas, third. Time :2015.
THIRD RACE-Seven furlongs. Aurelias
won, with Magpie second and Carella third.
Time :37.
FOURTH RACE-HandicaD one mile and a
quarter over four hurdles. Rowdy Boy won
by two lengths, with Ascoli second and Fred
B. third. Time 2:28. Joe Cooper fell at the
third hurdle.
No Verdict Yet in the Murphy Case.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. S.-NO verdict has
yet been rendered in the Ford Murphy
murder case
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. S.-The store
of Mitchell & knight, near Laurens, was
destroyed by fire yesterday. The loss is
| $4,000. 1t is twO-thirds insured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
MistriaI i'm q NInrder Case

CHARLESTON, S. c., Feb. S-The trial
of John G. Ferguson, at CObbeville, for
the murder of Benedict last Christmas,
has resulted in a mistrial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
The Rebellion in Arabia.

CoNoNsTANTINOPLE, Feb. S.-The rebellion
in Yemen, Arabia, has been revived because
the Porte suspended payment of subsidies to
tribes between Jeddah and Meir. A number
OF caravans have been pillaged. The military
commander has asked for 1000 reinforcemen
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09

a VERMONT FARMER reports that he made a
profit Of S243 from six hens the past season.
He sold them early in the spring and eOnse-
quently had to plant his garden only once
SOnaer1ilke J1Nfllk.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
Rismarck aoainIII-

BERLIN, Feb. S.-Prince Bismarck is
again Ill, and has been ordered to leave
Berlin for term of repose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-02-09
HOPES OF THE SILVER MEN.

The silver men, VINO at tirst threatened
to prevent action upon this bill, now
claim to have strength enough to strike
out the feature which looks to stopping
the coinage of the standard dollar and so
have less reason to postpone action.
In the House, if the Appropriations
Committee is successful tomorrow in
opposing further consideration of the
river and harbOr bill, the post office ap-
preparation bill will be called up. Imme-
diately after its passage the legislative,
executive and judicial bill will be pressed
for consideration. The Appropriations
Committee expect to report the sundry
civil bill so that it may be taken up next
in turn. These three measures Will prob
ably be sufficient to consume the week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11
Graduates of Business College IN
Demand.

The success which the recent graduates
of Dunsmore's Business College of this
city are having in obtaining lucrative po-
sitions in business. is remarkable for the
hard times. W. e. Goede of MiddIebrook,
this county, is with Marshall Field & Co.,
one of the largest wholesale and retail dry
goods and notion houses in Chicago. Ill;
.. NJ. Hogsett, of Stribiing Springs, this
county, is with the firm of j. P. Erwin &
Co., wholesale and retail lumber dealers,
Dodge City, Kansas; Howard Patterson.
Of Patterson Station, this county is with
a firm IN Atlanta, Ca; W. III. Hunter, of
Fort Defiance, this county, is engaged in
the general merchandise business on his
own account In Rockbridge county, this
State; J. A. Hiner, Of Parnassus, this
county. is assisting Prof. Dunsmore in his
college; M. A. Snuff. of this city, is with
the McCurdy sisters as clerk and book
keeper in their hotel at Covington, this
State; Wilson Baker, Jr., Of Port Gibson,
Miss, who graduated this week, will take
place next week with the firm of Scharff,
Bernhelmer & Co., wholesale dry goods
and grocery business, St. Louis, No.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11
Deaths.

Mrs. Martha j. Estill, native Of ssAu-
gusta county. but for mary years residing
with her nephew, W. T. McCiintIc in Po-
cahontas, w. Va. dropped dead On the
9TH inst, while attending to her domestic
duties. She had been for ftty-four years
a member of the Presbyterian church.
Mr.. L. a. Newcomb, residing near the
s. V r. R. Junction, in Augusta county,
left his home. Thursday morning to go
down to Patterson station, On that road
About II O'Clock his family received a
telegram saying he had fallen dead at the
station, Of heart disease. His funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Mel
son of Stanton.
Mrs. Saliie Mcdowell, who has a large
number of relatives in Augusta county,
died at Iillsboro, Oaio, Nov. 3O5b, In her
S05h year. She had been member of the
Presbyterian church for sixty years. She
was an aunt Of Judge John Howard Nc
Cue, Mrs. DR.. Alexander, and Mrs. Col.
David Bell Of this county.
Rev. j. Morton Scott. died a few DAYS
ago at Point Pleasant, VIVA. He was the
grand son of the Rev Archibald Scott.
who was installed pastor of the united
churches of Bethel and Hebron, in Au-
gusta county, in the days of the
American Revolution.
Mrs Am andes Et1ingeT, wife of Dr.. AS.
bury Etliuger ii Portland, Oregon, died
fhA.4 an M nd ar ho1
iatlves n Hs.rrls0nourg and Staun ton.
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Railroad Matters.

In the suits brought in the Richmond
Circuit Court By the administrators of
Robertson and Buckuer for $4,000 each,
damages for the killing OF tiis:r principals
oE the G. q D. r abroad in Kentucky, the
interesting question is balng argued
whether or not right of action which
arose under a Kentucky statute may be
enforced in tue courts of Virginia.
Mr.. B. A. Cunningham, of Hinton. w.
Va. has been appointed chief dispatcher
and train master for the Charlottesville
division of the Chesapeake q Ohio Bail
road. He takes the place of L G. Ander-
son, which, since Mr.. Anderson resig-
nation, has been filed by Mr.. Jack Wood
swa1d.
It is reported that Col. W. M. S. Dunn,
formerly Superintendent of the Virginia
Midland Railway, but now Of the Cape
FEAR road. in North Carolina, has been or
will be appointed to the SUPPLEMENTARY
of the Chesapeake & ONO read. a position
he once filled, the salary attached to which
efflce is $4,000.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11
TerlOnGt..

Miss Willie Walker, daughter OF Gen.
James A. Walker of Southwestern Viz
glnia, is visiting her relative, Mrs. >.
Emmett Guy.
Silas Mason, Esq, and lady, OF west
Virginia, are visiting their relative, Mrs.
John B. Blackley.
Chas. e. Dudrow, Esq, Passenger
Agent of the B. & O. railroad. celebrated
his tin wedding 10th anniversary at
Harper's Ferry, November 25th. There
was sixty guests present. A move! present
of tin was little watch in box opening
with spiirg.
Messrs. Mason s. Hoge have been award
ed the contract for building the depot at
Louisville, Ky, for the roads of the Hunt
iDgton system entering that city.
Mrs. John D. Crowle, who was just re-
covering from sprained ankle which lad
confined her to her room for some months,
had another fall on Tuesday evening last,
while passing to the hotel parlor, by which
she sprained the other ankle,
Cards are out for tie marriage, Decem-
Der 18th; at Z Z. M. at the residence OF
the BRIDES parents. of Mr.. Charles 4.
Kempsr, talented and popular memter
of the Staunton bar, to Miss Allie n.
Crawford. daughter OF Vim. B. Crawford
Esq OF this county.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11
Revenue Inspection.

Col. J. B. Marvin an expert revenue
agent, who has been in the ser vice CT the
government in the capacity Of So. claI *.
aminer of Revenue offices for the past
fifteen years, made an official visit to the
office of Collector Shepherd, at Stanton,
on last week. Col. Marvin made most
thorough and systematic examination into
all the details of management OF the of
flee, personally inspecting every record,
counting all the stamps and checking the
Office balances and reports, and in the
course of lis entire examination failed to
discover single error or informally. At
the conclusion of his labors, Col. Marvin
paid Collector Sbepperd high compli-
ment, and stated that his District was in
perfect condition, and SO reported to the
Commissioner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11
Waynesboro Items.

The Waynesboro free Press" of this
week contains the following items:
Bedsteads for the Asglum.- Messrs.
Schoppert and Rife of this place. purchas-
ed of j. F. Temp!eton this week 4 600 lbs,
of iron to be made into bedsteads for the
Western Lunatic Asylum at Stanton
They have already furnished to the above
Asylum over 500 bedsseads of their own
make.
Young Operator.-A telegraph Office has
been opened in the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad depot at the junction, and Mas
/ ter Thos. B. Ryan, of Stanton. is the op-
orator in charge. He is only thirteen
years old. but he is said by those who
know, to be a first class operator.
At G0rdonsuiUe. &c. W. Dudley & Son,
who were at one time the publishers Of
this paper, are now publishing the "Vir-
ginia Monitor" live weekly journal at
Gordonsville, Va.
PersonaL-Miss Alys NJ. Huff, daug hter
of DR.. V. G. Huff. OF Wstheville. and
Miss Lizzie McCue. of Stauuton, were the
guests of Mrs. L. Huff on Tuesday.
DOGS Poisoaed.-Mr. r. G. Wright and
the party he accompanied deer hunting.
were forced to return home last Thursday
by the poisoning of three of their dogs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11

employment of intelligent women in the
State and at tire same time the rial al
vancement of the cause of education,
which should not be negiec ted by our PEG
pie. The circular truly sa5s, that lit is
important to every -caun to have ncr
mally trained teaciitrs's and Augusta
Should lot be be hind in recognizing that
Importance. I'll g scheoi, until it has its
maximum numbsr e pup liz, will take all
State students VIC aipY. without refer
1nce TO the nUInhtr from al, one county.
About the expf nse Of the Normal Educa-
tiCn, the circular says:
state s. uGentS pay 70 tuition, and the
price OF board AMI washing uus from $l2
to SIG a month. The cost at the Ioai dug
department of the school is s12 and few
places are now vacant. Families near By
Will give good accommodation 1t from
ST. to SIS month, washing ST 25 extra.
Hence the cost here to State students will
be aboEt fifty dollars (S50) fer the f0u.'
months Of the second term. To pay stu
dents it will be SIS more. Travel on the
Norfolk & Western Railroad costs only
cents mile to our students who receive a
certificate from me, or their county super
intendent.
No teacher, young or old, and no young
lady locking forward to being a teacher,
could spend so to IS dollars to better pur-
pose than in attending this school during
its next term Everything is working we'll
here. We have an able corps of expert
teachers-10 in number, and over $50
names Oh our register. At the end of ev-
cry term we will send out a class of gradu.
ates who will Immediately make them
selves felt; and already we have indca-
tons that the best schools of the State
will look to this institutions to supply
them with.teachers within the range of our
course. This is matter in which every
community, every family. and every per-
SOD, is interested. A bove all should il en-
gage the prompt and vigorous attention of
school cfficers.''
Dr.. Ruffner will answer all letter Of in
quiry addressed to him at Farmvile
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TO MY PATRONS.
THE PUBLIC GENERALLY

Your attention is called to my Large
and Beautiful Stock of Goods, suitable
for the CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY
SEASON.
Among the Fancy Goods you can
not fail to observe the Very Low Prices
at which they are offered. You will
find among the Standard Books in Sets,
many at about half the Publishers
price, Thackery, Dickens, Wayerley,
Irving, B. P. Roes, Bulwer, strick-
lands Queens Of England, Josephus,
Smiles, VIM Gilmore Sims, Humes'
History Of England Macaulay's Es-
says and History of England, Shakes
peare in sets Of Is vols. and l vol, etc.
In the Poets, all the Standards, in
Cloth, Morocco, Full Calf and Alliga
tor. My stock Of Photograph and Au-
tograph Albums exceeds anything in
the market for beauty and low prices
In Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Jewel
ry Boxes, Manicure Sets, Mirrors, etc.,
the assortment cannot be equalled in
beauty and variety. Childrens H
lustrated Toy Books, in endless variety
at all prices. In CHRISTMAS CARDS
the bottom has dropped out, and I am
selling 10000 az halfprice, Call and
see for yourself. Also @ beautiful line
of the Floral Illustrated Hymns, etc.,
"Abide With Me-" Rock of Ages"
etc.
In small fine goods, suitable for pres
ents, have a large and attractive as
sortment, embracing Hand Mirrors, in
plush, leather, and celluloid, Ink-stands,
Opera Glasses, Velvet Picture Frames,
Easels, and Pictures, Leather Card
Cases, Cigar Cases, Pocket Books, &c.
You are cordially invited to examine
my stock.
Very respectfully,
w T. OT TNTLtR
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11
The Legislature.
SENATE.

In the appointment of the standing
committees OF the Senate. Mr.. koiGer OF
Augusta. has been put on Roads and In-
tel nal Navigation. Finance aud Banks,
Public Instruction and Education. ard
Agriculture, Mining and Manufactures.
Mr.. Taylor Ellyson, of Richmond, offer
ed a resolution, which was referred, set
ting forth that public policy requires
that convict labor should not be brought
III competition with free labor" and re-
solving that
Resolced, That it is the sense of this
body that the present system of hiring
out convicts to the manufacturers Of
goods should be abolished.
RESOLVED 2. That the Com mittee on pub
lie Institutions and Education be request
ed TO submit plan by which the cO1victs
may be utilised in improving our county
roads Or in such other way as the commit
tee may deem best.
The first Senate joint resolution to pass,
was one instructibg our senator's ard re-
questing our representatives. to vote for
the Blair bill. 1t passed unanimously.
HOUSE.
Mr.. EchOls introduced bill to amend
and re-enact section 70 Of an act entitled
an act prescribing general provisions in
relation to commissioners of the revenue
and the assessment of taxes On persons.
property, incomes, licenses, etc., approved
March IS 1875, AS amended by an act ap
proved March Is, 1875, the act approved
March q. 1876. the act approved April 2,
1877, and the act approved April 81, 1882.
On the standing committees appointed
by Speaker Stuart. Mr.. Echols is chair
man Of the committee On Asylums and
Prisons. and en- the committees Oh Labor
and Poor, and Courts Of Justice; and Mr.
Lightner is on the committees or Banks,
Currency and Commerce; Agriculture and
Mining; and Counties Cities and Towns.
The first bill passed by the House was
| introduced by Mr.. Echols. Il was one
| for the relief of the tax payers of Staun-
| ton. It gives them until January l, 1885,
| to pay taxes. This was rendered necessa-
ry by the ascending OF the late Treasurer
| Carroll.
Mr.. Munford arose to q question of per-
sonal privilege in the House and declared
The intimation made in telegram sent
to the Washington Post frcm Richmond
yesterday, that Speaker Stuart had delay
ed appointing the committees to influence
| legislators, was without foundation in
fact" Messrs. Pollard and Echols endors-
ed what Mr.. Munford said.
THE COUNTY JUDGES.
! The Democratic caucus on Tuesday
night, nominated all the county judges for
which there was no contest, including
John w. Stout for Augusta; P. V. Jones
for Allegheny and Craig; VIM. 2. Hous-
ton for Rockbridge; E. D. Newman for
Shenandoah, and F. M. McMulIen for
Madison and Green.
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'Peek's BAD Boy'' at the Opera House.


Next Tuesday night, "Peck's Bad
Boy" that every body las read Of before
he was dramatized. is to be given at the
Opera House. 1t is voucbed for ny tie
press of other cities as brm full of fun,
and unohjectionab!e fun at that. The
Paris Ky 'Kentuckian" says of it:
Mr. Heege's company is one of the most
efficient and evenly balanced dramatic or
CARNATIONS that have ever visited this
city. "Peck's Bad Boy has been rewrit-
ten since its former engagement here; and
is funnier, livsl.er, mole rollIcking com
edy than ever. There is not dull line in
the play. Full of lively action. droll Sit.
uations. funny dialogue and effective Sit
uatlons; this comedy is bound to meet
with success every where. There is no ne
cessity OF mentioning different mem beis
of the troupe in particular. The bad boy;
the policeman; Judge Peck, the grocery
man; the bad boys ma, aud numerous
other characters admirably sustain the
lively humor of the play, while Gus. j
Heege does fine piece OF character act.
ing as Luther Stubs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11
Church Inteliigenc3.

A series of revival meetings at Mt. Ia.
Dor church; of which Rev. G. W. Spigg!e
is pastor, has resulted in soma sixty OF
more conversions.
Rev. j. G. Dice of Staunton, presided
at the quarterly meeting held at Crabbot.
tom, Highland, last week.
Last sunday night at the Second Pres
byterian church Messrs j. 7. Lightner.
Z. T. McMcCue and Geo. 3. Greeyer.
newly elected Deacons OF the church were
installed
There were nina additions to the Meth
odist church OF Sunday last, part of the
fruit of the series of meetings, Dr. Gard
ners the pastor, has been holding.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-11

SUIT DECIDEDLY Court of Appeals
at Richmond, Judge Fauntleroy deliver
ing the opinion, has decided the suit of
the heirs of the late DR.. b. B. Donaghe
against Mrs. M. A. Tams, for the large
brick house now occupied jointly by her
self and the Postoffice. The property was
decided, by the Court of Appeals. to belong
to the Donaghe heirs. Judges Lewis and
Lacey dissenting. The counsel in the Gaze
were G. M. Harrison for the heirs. and
Sheffey 6 Bumgardner for Mrs. Tams.
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RreVities.

The receipts of the Paper Bazaar were
$443, less expenses $100-leaving net
profit of $343.
The criminal neglect in properly heat
ing up several OF the churches OF this city :,
may not appear a crime to those who
should attend to their duties better, but
nevertheless this way leads to death as
surely as any epidemic can.
Jonas Hageman 8 advertisement has the
Christmas ring OF ten per cent. off about it
That is the way to sell in dull times.
The "Our Boys" Club of Arbor Hill,
will give a minstrel entertainment at the
Grange Hall there, on the evening of
December 18th.
The young ladies of Thinking Spring
church will give an oyster dinner there,
On Saturday. December 10Th.
E Alexander & Co.. are opening a new
stock of harness and saddles in their new
store in the Burns building-the old 3. K
.. Express office.