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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
Nondcnskjold's Discoveries.


The discoveries Of Prof. Nordensk-
laid In the Arctic regions are full nf
interests from geographical and COM
mercial point Of view. The explorer,
In recent letter. stntps that The coast,
Of Siberia west Of the Lena River In
a vast treeless plain. There are no is-
lands to prevent the wind from drv-
ing the Ice foes dawn iipon the shore.
aud the points where rivers empty m
to the Polar Dean, and with their
warmer currents maintaining open
spaces, are separated usually by enor.
mnIs distances. For several hundred
miles IN the vicinity Of Lena, howov-
er, there are several great rivers, aud
u chain OF islands acts a. n brnf.r 10
the Ice. Toward Behrng Strait the
frozen foes crowd closer to the shore,
and are liahle IN the autumn and win
ter to bar the wav to shipping The
most important of Professor Nordrnsk
iold's discoveries, from scientific
standpoint, ia that of group of is-
lanhs of the siberian cUast. rhest
islands, The New siberian open The
book of the history ~ The world nj a
new place The gr1und is strewn
with wonderful fnssIs. Whole bills
are covered with The homes of the
mammoth, ihiDOoeros. horses, uri,
bison, oxen, sheep. DC. The sea
washes up ivory upon the shores In
this group is possibly tn he found the
solution Of the question of the ances.
try of the Indian elephant, aud i'm.
portant facts with regard to the ver-
tebrutes which existed ai the time of
mans first appearance on earth How
came horses ani sheep In region now
locked IN the fetters Of on eteIual win
ter, uninhabiied hy man. not now
supporting animal life in any form.
and almost impossible Of access? Pro-
fessnr Norkenskjold was unable 10
solve the question hinself and he
suggests that II is Of the utmost inn
pOrtance TO sclerce to send u light
draugAt steel steamer 10 those islands
for II thorough exploration, The ma
tives seen along the coast belong to u
hardy, jovipl race. dressing in furs,
keen at barter, hut ignorant OF The
value of mouey. They live in double
tents ana expose themselves TO very
low temperatures with little clnlhlng.
There IL great resemblance between
the people and the E,qnimaux or the
North American Indians Though
armed with stone aud bone weapons,
aud though wild and itineTnnt, they
evidently have a history They drove
of the original inhabitants of tho ~.
gion two luudred years ago the On.
kilnns, whose houses, places of sacri
fees, circles of moss-growu hear
skulls and weapons sre stll to be
found every where on the coast.
There In no trsce Of any religious
belief IN their custOmn. Fact Of ihe |
Leua the explorers found scattered
blocks of stone. bearing evidence Of |
glacial action aud pointing plainly to
to the presence of land to the north,
Another popularity to the Siberian
coast Ia the gradual elevation Of the
land above the level of the sea. 10 that
the inhabitants have been obliged TO
shift their villages nenrer tn he WA
ter's edge, which is gradually rcctd-
ing
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
Abingdon Va, Oct. goth. 80
A Sad lnciilenk.

Yesterday after the steamer Havana
had left Yorktown and was about twen-
ty-fve miles from that place, Policeman
Skinner, Of the Richmond force, discov-
cred that nurse in charge of n little
six months old babe was on the boat by
mistake. The mother Of the infant liy-
ed IN Hampton and had brought ii and
the nlrse to Yorktown. In the confu-
sion and hurry Of re-embarking in the
evening the nurse, with the baby in her
arms, instead Of getting on the Norfolk
boat, took that for Richmond, and did
not discover her mistake until too late.
The girl was fearfully frightened,
AS soon as the boat arrived at West
Point Adjutant Tazewell Elicit tele-
graphed to the mother Of the infant ut
Hampton, telling her the child was safe
and would be kindly cared for and sent
home by the returning boat, which
would reach there this morning.-Rich-
noHd State.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
lying IN State.
- MAGNIFICENT ARRAN6EMENTs FOR
THE FUNERAL.


OMAHA, Oct. 21.--The remains OF the
late Major Thos. Il. ThorntWg, killed
by the Ute Indians at Milk river, arriv-
ed here from Rawlins tonight, Captain
Dodge. Of the Ninth Infantry, coming
through on the same train The re-
mains we're met at the depot by de-
tachment Of the knights Templar and
escorted to Masonic Hall where they are
now lying In state. In 1878, when sta
toned at Fort Fooie, Md, Lieut.. Thorn
burgh took the Masonic degree Of knight
hooh in De Molay Commandery, No. !
Of Washington, and while on duty there
vas one of its most active memhcrf.
Not until Sunday afternoon lgst Was 1t
certain that The condition Of the remains
would allow them 10 hc brought hcge
for burial, where Mrs Thornburgh aud
family reside. De MoIay Commandcry
was then telegraphed, but too late to be
reprented by Il delegation At The funeral
tomorrow. In response they urged The
knights remplar of Nebraska to spare
neither pains nor expense in paying a
fitting tribute 10 their gallant brother.
Ex.Congrescman Thomb0rg, ofTennes-
see, brother OF the deceased, IL here and
unites with old Masons from the East
In the statement that no Mason ever re-
ccivcd higher or more appropriate fun
eral honors in this country.
LYING in STATE.
The large hall OF the Masonic Fra
ternity. IL Masonic Block situated In
the central part OF HE city, IL tr"ns-
formsd '',o Two striking apartments.
Entering from the exterior the visitor
fluids himself in great tent composed
entirely OF American hogs, .'hlch sep
aralc at the further aide, ail0rding an
entrance 10 the second chamber, which
IL gigantic army tent of sable hue,
the bape forminp triangle and the
sides drappd with white. In the cen
ire Ia the caiafalque, compoeed OF four
Corinihlan columns sufmOunted with
globes and rooted with dark cloth Gov
cred with stars. In the centre, ~ q
coffin. upon which IA II flag hia Ma
souic reg, lin, sword and belt reposes
the body Of tho licensed Twelve
waxen candles stand about the body,
the one at the head heiig extinpuish-
ed, About The hase II n wreath Of No
rsl offerings aud near the head OF
the deceased, wreatlied In vines Shd
nowers Ia hie portrait. Vnsi ihrong1
of citizens have visited the hall this
evening.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04

Hon. John f Kenna and W. +. Me-
Clung rescued negro from drowning
in New River. near Hinton, on last Snn-
day. The Herald gays that after being
rescued, "the dalkey proiessed entire
conversion 10 the Democratic party"
'Twere better for the "niggcr" had he
drowned.--Moarc (W. pa.) Register. 4. a
Rather an unfortunate admission.
that you would let The poor darkey
drown rather than rcform--sirangle
rather than see.
Oh what n naughty bay indeed,
TO try and drown the unfortunate
freed
Man, who never did you any harm,
but Ands It dark In the radical barn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
Blazi,,g Cotton,
OVER A THOUSAND BALES BURNED
NEAR RIcHMoHD --THE FIRE
STILL RAGING.

OVER THOUSAND BAbES buhNbp
NEAR RIcHMoND -THE FIRE
STILL RACING.
RICHMOND. Va, Oct 2s--Intelli'
gencc wns received here, tonight,
that fire IL aging at Weet foini o,
the platform ~ the Richmond, York
river aud Chcsapenke II. II. ulon
which were 1000 bales Of cotton
awaiting transportation northward
The Gre originated In the cotton, and
the flames spread 70 the extensive
whnrves and ndjoIning platform, -
One Of the Baltimore steamers being
~ the whurf, the dummy pumps were
put at work and put the fire Ia cheek
for the tlme'beinR, hot ut last accounts
q attn wind was blowing aud the to-
tal deetrnctIon Of the whnryes was
threatened. A eleem hre engine
from this city haa been sent down.
When the Are broke out q heavy
force was at once get TO work remov-
Ing the cotton. but the laHt report
states that one thousand Lales were
then burning.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04

The great maleh now progreaslng
between the Hon. Jno. r. Harris and
the oyster MS towhlch shall keep dumb
longert appears ut thls writing 70 bein
favor Of the former
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
VOLUME M BRISTOL VIRGINIA TENNESSEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

our receipts Of cotton will hardly fell
short OF previous years. notwlthstand-
Ing the serious dra wback that was ex.
perienced hy the appearance of the
fever. Tomorrow morning the How
ards viii relieve from duty all but two
of their vlsitOra.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04

Afbbella ION her toes In n chair.
cluichlng convulsively at her skIrie) ;
oh. Bridget moueeI q Mouse ?
Come aud catch H. quick" Bridget
"Hbure mum. there's no hurry. II
this one gets away ] ean catch plenty
more for yer, mum ,p--AadrcW' Ba-
..a.,tu
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
Postal Change mt rlendota.

A rev Office is established at Hams
ilton Institute, GU the ronte to l,ris>
tol with Vim. u. smy,h ns Posi
Master.
We presume ,his discontinues the
office Que mile below at Mendoza.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
men,pliis.

THE TRAINS JAMMEn WITH RETURN.
TURNING REFUGEES - RELIGIOUS
cEnEMoNIFs ATT THE BREAK UP or
CAMP FATHER MATTnEw--A Rusii
or BUSINESS.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
reacler's Institute,

A joint 'feao hers Institute of Wash.
ington and Smyth counties will he
held AZ GLADE Spring Depot, beginning
Nov. llth ut 10 O'Clock AMI continu-
ing fonr days. DR. r. finer will be
there and other competent lecturers
Teachers Of public schools are request.
ed TO attend. A. l. HoGsHEAD,
County Supt'.
Abingdon Va. Oct. goth. 80
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04

MEMPHIs, tenn, Oct. ". yellow
fever items have been difficult to flnd
to-day. The only event of inteiest
was the breaking up Of Camp Father
Matthew. which was oelebiatrd by oil
its inmates marching In procession to
II. Bridget's Catholic Church, where
services were held, which were parIlc'
ipated IN by Fathers Kelley, Quinn
and Walsh, after which the bcncdic-
ton was pronounced and the people
Vended their way TO ihelr. homes after
an sbeeuce Of over thre monthe -
M,mphaps continue to nock into the
city. and all trains 10 arrive during
the week VIII he damned. The mer'
chants are ovtrcrowpd with orders Tor
goods, and bualnoee In booming, Near
lyA Thousand bales Of cotton were re-
Oelved to-day. and when II viii lie re-
membered that none Of our locnl
packets have yet resumed their work
hprovss that there Ia still life In The
old land, and with the aplendid crops
That have been made In the country
Whoee trsde Ia tributary 70 this oityi
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-11-04
Spnrgeon on Ta:mOgc.
Lnndnn Christinn Glnhe

bDHtlDn ONIlsllhu hlONe.
Mr.. Spurgeon said TO him-and he.
notwithstanding his unprecedented
success as preacher IN this country,
has had his detractors--"Mr Talmage's II
discourses lay hold of my inmnst soul,
The lord IL with this mighty man of
valor SO may he ever be ill the cam
paign closes with vicioryl I am in
deed glad Of his voice. 1t cheers me
intensely. He loves the gospel and
believes In something which some
preachers hardly do, There are those
about us who use the old lhbels, Int
the articles are not the same. May
the lord win armies Of souls to Jesus
by this man / am astOnshed when
God blesses me. but somehow should
not he 80 much surprised If he blessed
this man" As q preacher he has full
filled his lofty mission worthily and
well, and evidently feeling the deep
responsibility which rests upon him
rs an ambassador of Christ. Our es-
teemed contemporary, the Christian
WoHd. SAYS: "With nn enrnest-
nrss ~ nprpal aud a power of awak-
ening We nave never heard surpassed, =,
Or TalmngP breaches the old gospel
that kindlpd the enthusiasm ~! the
rustic aud unletiered apOstles Of G0l.
lilee, and a The same time ELECTED The
zeal and Influenced The henit Of the
cultured rharisee Of Tarsus" We
have hitherto spoken Of DR. Talmoge
M n preacher, hut az II lecturer he IL
almost without an equal. We could,
II space would permit Of IL, draw
cOmpnrieons between DR.. ralmage
and past and pres NJ lun,inaries Of The
platform. hut will content ourselves
10y reproducing the words OF an Amer
lean critic: "He defes criticism. -
The attempt to do anything hut lieten
to those sentences. now short, sharp
and ringing, aud now drawn ou' with
a plaintiveness that will linger after
his voice has died away; TO do any
thing but laugh at those dne hits-
that delicate sarcasm, mimicry that is
the perfection of acting or TO feel 10
very. very serious when, In moment,
YOU are carried from laughing to so-
her solemn rtfecti0n--the attempt, in
fine, to be IN anything else
but in complete harmony
with the speaker, and to acknowl.
edge hls absolute away, IL go vain that
1t needs only TO be mentioned and tried
TO show its power"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02
Telegraph Cigar Store,


NNHILE LISTENING TO TIE TFLF-
w GRAPHIC tick, and specializing how much
you out by not having Bodies COmstocks during
the last deal you may find relief by sinking Stock
Shop getting the of the behind the Telegraph
Cigar Store counter and trying of his imported cigars
fine favored chewing tobacco etc Or if the last
and ready for the imported luxury, the
Telegraph Cigar Store YOU can get
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02

A RECENT review of Burmese troops is thus
described by an eye witness: 'The number of
men drawn up on the parade ground was
$780, including infantry and cavalry, in add
ton to which there were eighty five elephants
The infantry looked like so many monkeys;
for size and soldierly bearing they are utterly
contemplate. The cavalry we're mounted
upon thin and puny ponies. The guns of the
elephant battery were of no greater bore than
the common English duck gun. The Burmese
were immensely excited over their warlike
display; but it would be difficult to imagine
anything more ridiculous than such a sight to
any one with the slightest acquaintance with
the armies of Europe.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02

At the close Of the performance Grand Ball Nil take
place in the Opera House, further particulars of which
Will be given to morrow.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02

%THE famous Crozette is getting fat. Ii is
very comical, according to Paris writer, to
see Sarah Bernhard and Crozatte play in the
same piece, the first so woefully thin, and the
second so dismally stout and Crozette is not
yet twenty eight. What will she be sin ten
wears more o.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02

A LITTLE OFF.-The correspondent of the
garden city of Nevada can't have paid Car
son visit. If he will stop long enough in
the Capitol city to take a drive of two hours
through her shady streets and past the many
blooming gardens, We are sure he will give
her the name she has always justly had be-
slowed upon her-the prettiest town IN the
State, Carson does not lay claim to quite so
much freshness" as her younger sister, but in
point of good looks there is really no compar-
ison to be made. Reno is still in the awk
ward age that is inevitable, but will dou btless
come out all right as she natures
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02

GENERAL GoUR1o, Governor of st. Peters
burg, is a very practical man. He received a
letter which said he would be poisoned Not
at all alarmed, he sent for his cook, and thus
addressed that parsonage: "You see this let
ter. Read it. Very well. Now keep in
mind, the first time get the collie will hang
you"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02

CURE FOR CoSsUMPTlON.-A correspondent
writes as follows about the flower of we'll
known plant: | discovered a remedy for con-
sumption. 1t has cured number of cases
after they had commenced bleeding at the
lungs and the hectic flush was already on the
cheek. After trying this remedy to my own
satisfaction, | have thought philanthrophy
required that | should let it be known to the
world: 1t is common mullen stepped strongly
and sweetened with coffee sugar, and drank
freely. Young or old plants are good, dried
in the shade and kept in clean bags The
medicine must be continued from three to SIX
months, according to the nature of the disease.
1t is very good for the blood vessels also. 1t
strengthens and builds up the system instead
of taking away the strength. 1t makes good
blood and takes inflammation away from the
lungs. 1t is the wish of the writer that every
periodical in the United States, Canada and
Europe should publish this remedy for the
benefit of the human family. Lay this up and
keep it in the house ready for use.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02
FOR EE MT.

~ HE AMERICAN LAUNDRY AND AD-
Il jacent dwelino-house viii be rented reasonable
terms The property is situated in the southwest portion
OF Carson, and is welsuppied with springs
the premises Apply at the premises for further
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02
POST PONED

THE sALE or DELINQUENT STOCK
L of the Cowing and Zabriskie Mining Company has
been postponed until JULY 18th at 2 o'clock P NJ
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02
MISCELLANEOUS.

of the son of Charles Mccarthy, one OF the
Fenian prisoners who WAS shot between Chat
ham and Dublin
Mss Taylor, daughter of Bayard Taylor.
has made a translation of "Masks and Faces, "
which has been produced with success upon
the German stage in Berlin.
Jennie Waters of Chico, while under the
influence of liquor, shot and killed herself on
Monday at Germantown, because her lover
drank glass of whiskey against her wishes
Agnes Schu, of Orovlla, fifteen years old,
was horribly burned by her clothes taking
FIRE, while cooking breakfast on Monday. 1t
is thought that she cannot recover.
In Texas there are 10000 white children
over eight years of age who cannot read
Two men, Jack Pierce and William Long,
were killed st the Mowbray, Mass, nitro gly-
cerine works explosion.
historian, was injured on Sunday by being
thrown from his horse.
Two children of Mr. Wiswsll. master me
chanic Of the Harlem road, were killed by
lightning in New York, Sunday afternoon.
The pumping machinery of the Lady Wash
ington Company is being taken apart for re-
moval to Bodie.
Francis Murphy has been at Petaluma since
the 25th The temperance roll numbers 800
Since DR. Banks McKenzie's visit, FIVE months
ago, twelve saloons have closed.
Mrs. Emma Goissued, native of France,
aged fifty years, was accidentally killed
at Folsom on the 25.h by falling upon point
ed rock, which entered her temple.
The body of man named John Steinmuller,
aged sixty five, a native of Germany, was
found in his cabin, ten miles above Sacra-
mento, on the Goth ult. He had died of star
vation.
A band of seven bucks and five squaws of
the Tonic tribe were attacked on Tonic creek
Arizona, on the 25th, ult. by Lieutenant Won
Schroders detail. After two hours fighting
the bucks were killed and the squaws captured.
They had been raiding the district and at
An Eastern exchange has the following no.
tice of recent additions to the fine collection
of animals in the Geological Gardens, at Phil
adelphia:
Among recent arrivals at the geological
Gardens in Philadelphia, is d large and pow
erful baboon, of the Chacma family, from
South Africa, over four feet high when erect,
of dark gray color, with long muzzle, like
dog, and deep set eyes. \ pair of cheetahs,
or hunting leopards, also received of
small but beautiful variety, with unusually
long legs and slender bodies. About half an
hour after their arrival the female died. They
were about seven or eight months old, and
the survivor is timid, nervous creature. A
pair OF musk deers from Java, the smallest of
the family known has been added to the col
lection Not long since the Virginia deer
gave birth to a pair of beautiful fawns, the al
most white spots showing clear and sharp in
contrast with the rich brown of the rest of
their coat There are also among the new ar
rivals four ring necGed pheasant5, beautiful
Chinese birds, and a secretary bird. The bi-
son calf, born in the gardens a few weeks ago,
is very frisky, and runs around the enclosure
to the great delight of the children.
CURE FOR CONsUMPTION.-A correspondent
fOI1owc Hnnar ,,fo u-o1I
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-07-02
A DAISY OF A BIT CIGAR,

Always hand smokers Materials including meer-
schaums brierwood aud other varieties of pipes smoking
tobacco pipe stems cigarettes cigarette paper and
Short everything to be fOunc in fiji establishment
of the kind
Telegraph Cigar Store, orrnsby Building Carson street.
Carson. e2O
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1879-12-23

The following letter, which the Cincin-
natl papers have unearthed and published
in connection with Gen. Grants reception
in that city, shows his generous nature.
The letter was written to the father of it's
author:
HEADQUARTERS. ARMIES OF THE U. S.
CITY POINT, Va, Dec. 20, 1864
Dear Father sherman has now de-
monstrated his great capacity as great
soldier by his unequalled campaign
through Georgia. | know him well as
one Of the greatest, purest and best of
men. He is poor and always will be.
But he is great and magnanimous-an
Ohioan, and l think entitled to their
greatest esteem and even benevelence.
Now, what started to write about is
this | am not acquainted sufficiently in
Cincinnati to select the right person to
write to to inaugurate subscription to
present to Mrs. Sherman comfortable,
furnished home. Cincinnati will always
be proud of Sherman as Il citizen Of that
city, and Ohio may well be proud of him.
If you can get this thing up put down for
me $500, and for General Ingalls, $3.50
more.
have been the recipient of many favors
from the public, and will be happy if |
can call their attention to one of our
noblcst, greatest, best men.
hope you will see some of the lead
ing Union men in Cincinnati, all of whom
you are acquainted with, and have this
thing put on foot without noise or parade.
Sherman would not approve of what l
am doing in this matter, but still he
would feel complimented, and would ap-
precate such recognition of his services.
AffectiOnately,
Nm.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1879-12-23

The troubles in the First reformed
Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg have
eliminated in free fight, during which
several of the male members of the con-
giegation were severely punched.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1879-12-23

Judge Person has fixed January 2 as
the day for the hearing of evidence on
the motion to quash the riotbribery in
dictments against "A. w. Leisnring of
Mauch Chunk
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1879-12-23

A delegation of Cherokees are going to
Washington to collect money due them
by the Government, and to protest against
territorial government. The tribes will
oppose the latter proposition, even to
the employment of physical force