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The Brookhaven leader., 1886-11-11

COMMANDER B. F. CHANDLER, U. S. N,
who was reported to have died on the
Slst ult., proved to have only been in
state of coma, from which he rallied while
the undertaken was preparing him for
burial He subsequently suffer another
shock of paralysis, and it is now an
nounced that he is really dead.
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-11-11

AN officer of the Victoria (Australi9)
Mining Department reports that pay
ing gold reef has been discovered near
Enoch's Point, in the Woods Point Dis
trict, Queensland. Fine specimens have
been obtained
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-11-11

RIGHT Hon, EDWARD STANHoPE, British
Colonial Secretary, announces that West
ern Zululand will form a new Republic.
Eastern Zululand will be re served for the
Hulus under British protectorate, If the
Zulus desire it,
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-11-11

A WHITEHEAD torpedo, charged with
ninety three pounds of gun cotton, was
lashel alongside the British ironclad Re-
sistance off Portsmouth, England, on the
2d. and exploded. The spectators, who
expected to see the Resistance scattered
broadcast, were somewhat surprised to
find that her powers of resistance were mot
perceptiblY IMPAIRED.
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-11-11

THE Italian Ministry have directed that
the great collection Of musical works
which form ID part of the municipal
library in Rome shall be transferred to
the Academia di Santa Cecilia. This
colloction has been described as the rich
est Of its kind in the world, and the cata-
logue of musicafworks which IL contains
. the most complete in existence'
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-11-11

TIE telegraphic reports from collectors
of internal revenue in various parts of the
country indicate that the number OF
licenses issued and stamps sold to oleo-
margarine dealers so far is greatly In ex-
cess of expectations. and the total amount
of imitation butter placed upon the mar
ket nearly doubles the amount that mad
been estimated as possible.
The Brookhaven leader., 1886-11-11
STANDING ADVERTISEMENTS
THE EXPRESS ROBBERY.

No New Developments But Some Expected
In the Near Future-Frank james on th7
Jim Cummings Story-He THINKS OoH
mIngs Was Not That Kind OF hoDoer-
The Latter at His ole Home.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

Hon. c. P. sNYDER.-Hon. c. P. Synder,
of Charleston, W. Va, is the Democratic
candidate for Congress for the 3rd District
of West Virginia. The following extract
from speech he delivered in the House OF
Representatives. on the 9Th of May, 1884,
shows what 10 his position in reference tc
the tariff -
"The present tariff, in effect, was framed,
like the internal revenue law, to meet con
ditions growing out of the war. 1t is larg
er and higher than any necessity of govern
ment requires, and it is larger and higher
tariff will Justify. 1t is also unequal and
unfair in its application to different inter
ests of the country.
The burdens of the people ought to be
lightened. We ought to return from basis
Of war tax to peace foundation. We
ought not to impose upon our people in any
form greater burdens than the necessities
of the Government require"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13
Alas, Poor Virgins!
MARK TWAIN MAKES A TERRIBLE PREDIC

MARK TWAIN MAKES A TERRIBLE PREDIC-
WASHINGTON, September 29.-Mark
Twain has entered the field of prediction
and publishes in the New York San to-day
the following:
GAS a result of the most careful observa-
ton of the aspect Of fixed stars during the
past two months, as affected by the remark
able changes now going on in the great
nebula in G. Cassiopeia, 1 am able to state,
with absolute certainty, that by far the
most awful disaster that has ever befallen
the globe since its creation, will occur on
the Sd of October, at 9:42 in the evening
The agent will be meteoric stone-a
meteoric world indeed, since it's mass will
be one-eighth as great as that of cur own
sphere. 1t will first come in sight about
half way between the constellation of the
Great Bear and the north star and will make
a circle of the southern skies and then sweep
northward with immeasureable rapidity,
turning the night of this whole Continent
into a red glare Of the most binding inten-
sity. AS it approaches Canada it will make
a majestic downward sweep in the direction
of Ottawa, affording spectacle resembling
a million inverted rainbows woven together
and will take the prophet Virgins right in
the seat of his inspiration and lift him
straight up into the backyard of the planet
Mars and leave him permanently there in
an inconceivably mashed and unpleasant
condition. This can be depended on"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

BOB TAYLoR's FIeuRATIvE REPLY
Speaking of the Taylor brothers and theil
remarkable campaign in Tennessee, the
following good story comes from that diiec
ton: During the session of the democratic
convention in Nashville Bob Tayler's name
was before the convention as a candidate.
Bob was in Knoxville. A report was put
in circulation that Bob only desired the
honor of nomination, and his ambition
being gratifed, he would decliue to run.
One of his ardent friends, becoming excited
telegraphed: "Say positively whether you
will accept the nomination if rendered
you" Bob was little puzzled how te
answer such an inquiry, but ratified the
following answer over the wires: ga poor
old man once dragged himself twenty miles
to see my mother. When he got ready to
leave he said, Madam, if you don't believe
/ eau tote ham home just try me!' y
Atlanta Constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

No. has Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York
out change, via Harrisburg. Hagerstown. and
Roanoke; also Pullman Buffet Sleeper rom
Washington to New Orleans via B. & o. Rail
road and Shenandoah Junction.
No l has Pullman Sleeper Washi ngton to
Memphis and Little Rock without change via
3. g. o. Railroad and Shenandoah Junction.
CONNECTIONS.
at Hagerstown, Nd, with the Western Mary.
land Railroad to and from Baltimore, Freder.
lex, Emmittsburg Gettysburg, Penmar
Maryland Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg
Chambersburg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and
points on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and
branches.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest. and Boston, New York, Philadel.
phia and the North and East.
At Shenandoah Junction, W. Va, with Main
Line of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to and from
Washington and the West.
At Waynesboro junction, Va, with Chesa
peake & Ohio Railway to and from Green brieI
White Sulphur Springs and Richmond.
No. makes close connection at Waynesboro
Junction with c. & o. Ry. East and West.
bound trains.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch O.
Richmond & Allegheny Railroad.
At Buchanan with Main Line of Richmond
& Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk & Western Rail
road.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce. for Wildwood and Winchester. Va
At TrOutViIle for FinCastle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

JOHN WEsLEY's MUG.-Mr. Robert D.
Dodd, of Winchester, has in his possession
mug of the olden time and still in a good
state of preservation. This mug has his
tory, and is perhaps the only mug in Amer
lea, or in the world perhaps, from which
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism,
drank. The mug was brought to this coun-
try by one of the ancestors of Mr.. Dodd.
1t seems that Mr.. Wesley in England fire.
quently preached at the house of Mr.. Dodd s
kinsman, and was entertained there. On
those occasions he used the mug at his
meals and it was religiously cherished and
handed down in the family, until finally it
was brought to Alexandria by one of the
family who emigrated. Mr.. Dodd takes
great pleasure in showing this relic
Winchester Neacs,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

They were sitting in the parlor gazing
into the red heart of The anthracite which
glowed in the CRATE, when, taking her hand
and squeezing it tenderly, he asked in the
poetical language that lovers often use,
care you willing, darling, that we should
drift down the river of life together ?"-
lately. If you want me to m AIRY you, say
So"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13
Staunton Male Academy,
A PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG MEN AND BOYS,
AUNTON, VA

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Next session opens Wednesday, Sept. 9Th,
1885, H8- For particulars, send for catalogue.
WIN. "a. KABLE, A. NJ, Principal,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

There is but one party in this country
whose history through many years gives
assurance that it can take up this great la
Dor question and give it just and equal set
Element. 1t is the party that has ever re-
sisted the encroachments of special inter-
ests upon general interests, the invasion by
any favored few of the domain that belongs
to all. That party is the great Democratic
party, which from the time of Jefferson and
Madison to the present has ever been the
guardian of the people against those who
would divide them only to reap profit from
their iniury.-Ric7mond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

When the rumble of an earthquake is
heard it doesn't take Charleston woman
a great deal of time to put her bonnet on
and get ready to go out.-FoH ERiuer Id
rance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13
1>A'D' - See train Except
..a> Daily. Notes. Sunday.

STANDARD TIME.--East OF Huntington, 75tn
meridian, or Eastern time; West of Hunting
ton, Goth meridian or Cen Jral time, which is
one hour slower than Eastern time.
Nos. and 4, daily, betw Richmond
Washington, Cincinnati, and Louisville. No.
leaves Old Point on Sundays at ESQ P. NJ,
Newport News 3:20 P. M.
Nos. and S, daily between Ashland and
Clifton Forge.
Nos. l and s, sleepers between Clifton Forge
and Huntington.
CHARLOTTESVILLE AccoMMoDATIoN.-N O.
leaves Richmond, except Sunday, 400 D. M.
arrive Charlottesville 1885 p. m. Leave Char
lottesviIle 4:30 a. M; arrive Richmond 1885 a. m
Sunday Excursion Train leaves Richmond
500 a M. Returning leaves Old Point Station
$50 p. M. Newport News 3:20 p. M; Richmond
6:l5 D. m.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any office of G. & o. R'y; or Depot or Ticket
Office of connecting lines.
W. c. WICKHAM, H. w. FULLER,
I'd Vice.President. Gen'l Pass'r gent
sep22
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

The story, "He Fell in Love With His
Wife," is said to be having a big run in
this country. 1t is about time for such a
story. The average novels hero has been
falling in love with some other fellows
wife.-Neap Orleans PicoYune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

Autumn leaves make their appearance
some time before autumn leaves.-Phila-
degDhiG Call.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

A man who had his attention drawn said
it was not half as painful as drawing a
tooth.-Teras Siftings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13
The Prospect In Virginia.

Fully one million dollars have been in
vested in mineral lands and furnaces on
the line of the Norfolk and Western rail-
road within the last two years, A high Of
fetal of the Norfolk and Western syndicate,
in furnishing us with certain information
asked for, adds:
''The outlook for business is extremely
flattering. There is no better place in the
South than Virginia for the investment OF
capital. Iron can be made cheaper on the
Norfolk and Western railroad. with the
ores and coke 80 near together, than at any
place in the United States-even cheaper
than it can be made at Birmingham, Ala.
There is no better place than Virginia for
the establishment of small manufactures OF
any class. Virginia has within her bound
aries the undeveloped mineral wealth, with
coal and coke accessible that should make
her second Pennsylvania as to the manu-
facture of iron and steel. / see that the
Richmond Chamber of Commerce has at
last taken this matter in hand with view
of showing to northern capitalists the
advantages of Richmond as a manufactur-
ing point. 1 feel great ietnrest in this,
as we will be able to supply the pig-iron,
coke, coal, lumber, &C., to be used in any
manufactures that may be established in
that city"
The Pennsylvania capitalists who bought
and organised the Norfolk and Western
railroad in 1881, and founded the city OF
Roanoke have indeed done great work in
developing the natural resources of Virginia:
While Malone had the Atlantic, Mississippi
and Ohio railroad, now the Norfolk and
Western railroad, Richmond traffic was dis
eliminated against and this city was almost
entirely cut off from Southwest Virginia.
But the present owners and managers OF
the railroad and mining property seem anx-
ious to open up the county of Roanoke and
Southwest Virginia to Richmond trade.
Virginia has the resources to make her a
second Pennsylvania, as the representative
of the syndicate writes. The Chesapeake
and Ohio and the Richmond and Allegheny
roads pass through rich mineral and tim
Der country, and what is said ofthe Norfolk
and Western line may be said in great
measure of our east and west trunk line
Blast furnaces are numerous on the line Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio, and Richmond
reaps no little benefit from these enter
prises. But as the State has often pointed
| out, concert of action on the part of oul
business men is needed before we can rear
| full benefit from the industrial activity O
Virginia.
| Asinvestments are made in Virginia or
large scale there is every reason why
Richmond should induce fair proportion
of outside capital to come in this direction
There is hardly an industrial enterprise il
this city that has not proved success
Richmond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-13

Paradoxical as it may sound, no man who
gets over Niagara Falls ever gets over it
Texas Siftinqs.
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TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.

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Daily. Elk. Sun. Notes.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-01-27
Criminals and Crimes.

G. 2. Helder, from Winona, was arrested
at Dubuque on the charge OF bfgamy.
At Amigo, Wis, Mary Chadek was com
mitted Tor trial to the circuit court FOL
numbering her husband.
Mrs. Clara Pho, who lives with her family
IN Milwaukee, was sent to the house of cor
rectlon Tor two months for keeping house
OF i'll fame. A daughter, Ella Pho, aged i 4
years, was arrested as one Of the inmates.
This is the third daughter whom the woman
has attempted to educatefor a life of shame,
the other two now being inmates OF dis
reputable house.
Friday the 18th inst the hangman did
his work on a number OF murderers
Charles Wilson was hanged at St. Louis
for killing w. A. David, second mate Of
Steamer David .Tatum. Henry C. Stair
was hanged at Nevada, Mo-, for double
murder. William George (colored), was
executed within the enclosure OF the parish
jail at Lake Promdine, La, for the muir
der Of Peggy Johnson on Aug. 20, 1882
George assembled the scaffoId at 1925 y.
m. He delivered a rambling speech for
fifteen minutes, the burden of which was
that he was bound heavenward. He &C
knowledged that he feigned insanity during
the trial. and at the last moment he cried
out, II did kill Peggy Johnson"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-01-27
Chances Dakota Investments.

New York Tribune Mahlon Chance, the
consul at Nassau urder Presidents Grant
and Hayes, who has been engaged for over
year with the Equitable Life Assurance
society, has gone to Dakota to administer
the estate OF his brother, Capt. Josiah
Chance, OF the Seventeenth United States
infantry, who died suddenly last month
while on visit to Fremont, Ohio. l am
told that the captain, who was a
bachelor left a fortune Of nearly $780,
600. He was about thirty-ive years
old when he invested in lottery ticket.
He drew $4,000 prize. | have heard
Mahlon Chance tell with particularly the
exact amount that the captain received
from the prize. It was hundred dollars
or 50 less than the amount drawn, the diff
terence being the express charge for sending
him the money. The captain, like many
army officers stationed in the West, thought
he saw in the cheap land OF the territories
good investment. He boughtlarge tracts
in Dakota, some OF which have since be-
come quite valuable.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-01-27
General News Condensed.
The Relations Between the President and
the Senate.

.
Associated Press Dispatch: The state
ment that President Cleveland has de-
termined that no answer shall be given to
requests from the senate for information
as to the reasons for removals or susnen-
sions from office is authoritatively denied.
No such request has yet been addressed to
the president by the senate Several com
munications were sent to the chairman Of
the senate committees from various exec
utive departments couched in substantial.
~ the followingform:
Department, Washington, Jan. ID. 1886.
Honorable Chairman Committee United
States Senate-Sir: have the honor to
acknowledge receipt OF your communica-
ton OF - date calling for information as
to the reason ofthe suspension for removal
OF -- and the appointment of - as
.-- In response | have the honor to
forward herewith the information in nv
custody concerning the appointment OF
---. have no information as to the
presidents reasons for the suspension Tor
re1novaD OF Mr.. -. Very resnectf,lIy.
LolgnedJ --, Secretary.
The paper thus transmitted relates sole
~ to the fitness OF the appointees, and says
nothing about the character or qualifica-
lions OF the officials displaced. No issue
has yet been raised with the president on
this subject. The president as yet has.
neither expressed nor formed any deter
mination as to what he will do in case the
possible issue is raised
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-01-27
Oysters for Indigestion.

It is not generally understood as ii
should be that oysters have medicinal
qualities of high order. They are not
only nutritious but wholesome, especial
" in cases of indigestion. It is said,
''there is no other alimentary substance,
not even excepting bread, that does not
produce indigestion, under certain cir.
cumstances; but oysters, never" Oys.
er JUICE promotes digestion. By taking
oysters daily, indigestion, supposed to
be almost incurable, has been cured; in
fact they are to be regarded as one OF
the most healthful articles of food
known to man. Invalids who have
found all other kinds of food disagree
with them, frequently discoverer in the
oyster the required aliment. Raw oys-
ters are highly recommended for hoarse.
ness. Many of the leading vocalists
use them regularly before concerts and
operas, but their strongest recommend.
alton is the remarkable wholesome in.
fluence exerted upon the digestive or
gans. Christian at Work.