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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-04-26
Composition of a Meteor.

A blazing meteor fell on Chicago
avenue, near Wells avenue, Chicago, on
recent morning, soaring some of those
who saw it, and who thought it another
Anarchist bomb. 1t exploded on strik.
ing the ground and number of pieces
were found, the largest being about five
inches long and half as broad. Analysis
of fragment of the metallic portion
showed it to be an alloy, as follows:
Pr CENT
Mo-. 1..; ..'............' 735
I,iehei .:....'.'. ..'.........214
aluminium. ................-.... q
Cobalt Observation-Disclosures. 8
manganese ...................... $3.50. 81
Traces Of tin, magnesium, copper,
arsenic, calcium, potassium aud sodium
were discovered.
The late T.. p. Roe's most popular
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-04-26

that the rule, Parson Glcnn2"--to a
small, gent!emanly looking person, who
stood Knocking at the door.
"What is all this about2" imploringly
asked MIR. elf. "Gcntlemen, pray SIT
down! Let us getat the bottom of this
mystery"
Il have heard of your undertaking.
MIR. elf, !" said The mild voiced village
clc/gyman, lowing to the ladies.
Almost every one has, should think, {"
gronncd jeff, cycling his carving knife
with moody determination.
with the deepest chagrin," said the
reverend gentleman.
"Lh 2" said Mr.. jeff, opening wide
his eyes.
"And have como hithor." added the
clergyman, "to warn you of me sad fate
of others, who have yielded to this most
unhappy delusion. and to entreat you ere
it be too late to desist. One poor wretch,
who lived in this very spot, is in a luna.
tic asylum; another has sold the place at
a sacrifice, in order to tear himself from
the hideous temptation. The Who'll O
thing is like q blight along tho coast.
The neighhors, as you have seen, mr. G
eager TO abandon everything, for the
chance of finding what does not exist. /"
But" cried jeff, sit does exist. 1
saw it myself"
:. Lh - inter ected the clergyman.
The finest aud most delicious water
| ever tasted." said Jeff.
Water 4" echoed the parson. "You
are digging for-water i"
" hat el>e 2" cried Mr.. jeff. "You
didn't suppose was digging for gold ~
"Of course We didl' bawled the red
faced man.
"CertainlyI' uttered tho clergyman.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
WILL HONOR THE DEAD.
Special Train Bearing Supt. Roots
Remains Reaches Brainerd.

Special Train Bearing Supt. Roots
Remains Reaches Brainerd.
Special to the Globe.
BRAINEI:D, Minn., Feb. 1S.-SorYow
for the death of Supt. Root was ex-
pressed on all sides yesterday. The fu-
neral train arrived at ITO p. M, and
consisted of eight coaches drawn by
Engine No. 275, Engineer Al Sovereign,
and in charge of Conductor +. j. Hark-
ins. All arrangements for the funeral
train were under the personal direction
of Assistant General Manager Ainslie.
In the train which was heavily draped
in mourning besides the baggage cars,
Cabe, OF the Dakota division; the car of
Supt. Greene, of the Minnesota di-
vision; the car of Supt. Ed KnOWltOn,
of the Missouri division. and a Pullman
sleeper for the use OF accompanying
friends. Then came the late Mr. Root 8
Business Coach No. Z, bearing his
remains, and following were the
coaches of the engineer-in-chief, J. w.
Kindrick, and of Mr.. Ainslie, Coach No.
2. The train came as second section
of Train No. 2, the st. Paul express.
AS it drew up vast cOncOurSe OF peo-
pleswere present, who were permitted
to pass through Mr.. Roots car and look
at his familiar features. The casket
was literally banked in with flowers, a
floral pillow and broken car wheel
being particularly noticeable. SubSe-
auentIy the remains were removed to
the residence OF f. 3. Hubbard, where
the stricken family are dOmiciled to-
day. 1t has been arranged to suspend
all business tomorrow, and the civic
bodies will turn out. joining the rail-
way men. The obsequies are set for 8
03nlnek
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1853. He held several county Offices,
was member of the assembly in 1862,
was commissioned major of the Twenty
fifth Wisconsin infantry in July, 1862,
and was afterwards promoted to the
coloneicy. He served with Gen. Sher-
man from the siege of Vicksburg until
mustered out at the close of the war.
He was brevetted brigadier general for
bravery at the battle of Salhahatciie.
In 1866 he was elected for term of two
years as comptroller of Wisconsin, and
was reelected in 1868. He represented
the Sixth congressional district in the
forty-second congress and the Seventh
district in the Forty-third and the Forty
fourth congress. For several years he
was member of the congressional Re
publican committee and was delegate
TO the national Republican convention
at Chicago in 1880. He was appointed
by President Garfield and confirmed by
the senate as minister to Paraguay and
Uruguay, which appointment he de-
clined. He was also rendered by Presi-
dent Garfield the mission to Denmark
and the position Of the chief of the
bureau of engraving and printing, both
of which he declined. He was elected
governor in 1881. was reelected in 1884,
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
JOHN WANNAMAKER

mathematics in a military institute.
Here lie met his wife, who was from
Maine. and at her persuasion removed
to Augusta, Me-, where he has since re-
sided. Adopting journalism as pro-
teSSlOn, he became part owner and edl-
tor of the Kennebec JOnrnal in 1854. and
editor of the Portland Advertiser IN
1857. He was one of the organizers OF
the Republican party in Maine, and
served in the state Legislature from 1858
to 1862, the last two years being
speaker. In 1862 he was erected a
representative in congress-, and
was reelected for each successive term
until 1876. He was speaker of the house
of representatives from 1869 to 1874, and
was again the Republican candidate
in 1875, but was defeated, the Demo-
Gratis then having majority in that
body. In 1876 and in 1880 he was can
didate for the Republican nomination
for president, but was defeated by Mr..
Hayes in the one case and by MI. Gar
field in the other. In 1876 MI. Blaine
was appointed United States senator
from Maine to fill! vacancy, and was
subsequently elected to the term eXpir-
ing in 1883. This position he resigned
in March, 1881, to accept the secretary
ship of state offered him by Mr.. Gar
fell. The assassination of the latter
caused Mr.. Blaine to tender his resig-
nation to Mr.. Arthur, which was ac-
cepted in December, 1881. Since that
date he has filled no Office. He was the
Republican candidate for president IN
1881.
WILLIAM WINDOW
was born in Ohio IN 1927. He had
practiced law for several years in
his native state. when, in 1856, he
removed to Minnesota. During the
ten years 1865 ne was member of
the house of representatives at Wash
ington. He was appointed United
States senator, to fill a vacancy, in 1870,
and the following year was elected for a
full term. In 1876 he was reelected,
and was senator when appointed secre-
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

Fifth New York cavalry. He served
with conspicuous bravery in the Shen-
andoah valley, being promoted to SER
geant major and lieutenant. At the
battle of Winchester he was taken
prisoner, but was finally Exchanged"
after he close of the Rebellion. Mr.
Miller engaged in farming, and became
the owner of extensive paper mills, in
which enterprise he it still engaged.
He was a delegate to the national Re-
publican convention in 1872. and in 1874
was elected to the New York legislature,
serving two terms. Mr.. Miller then en-
tered national politics, and was elected
as a representative to the Forty-sixth
congress, and was returned to the Forty
seventh. In 1881, when COnkling and
Platt resigned their seats in the senate.
Mr.. Miller was chosen by the New York
assembly to succeed Thomas G. Platt.
and took his seat Oct. II, III the same
year.
JOHN r. THOMAS,
of Metropolis, was born at Mount Ver-
non, jefferson county. LII. Oct. II, 1916;
received common school education;
served in the Union army during the war
of the Rebellion; rose from the rank of
private to that of captain of infantry;
studied law and was admitted to the
bar in 1868; was elected and served as
states attorney from 1872 to 1876: was
elected to the Forty-siXth, Forty-sev-
enth, Forty-eighth and Forty-ninth con-
crosses, and was reelected to the Fif-
tieth congress as Republican, recelv-
ing 1926 votes, against 15.074 votes for
HartZell, Democrat, and 584 votes for
Poor, Prohibitionist.
JEREMIAH NJ. RUSK
was born in Morgan county, O., June II,
1890, and removed to Wisconsin and set
tied in Vernon, formerly Bad Axe, in
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

tary of the treasury in 1881. In 1883 he
was a candidate for reelection to the
senate, but Mr.. Sabin carried off the
prize. During the time when the preSi-
deDt-eIect and Mr.. Window were in the
senate together they sat near each other
and were good friends. While he was
in Office as secretary of the treasury in
the Garfield administration Mr.. Window
was a Minnesota man. Since 1882, how
ever, he has lived almost constantly in
New York and Europe, connected with
the Eads ship railway scheme and other
large interests.
JOHN WANAMAKER
was born in Philadelphia county fifty
one years ago, of German father anda
mother who was of French extraction,
of uugueuot family. His birthday
was July II, 1887. His father and grand
father had been bricklayers, and John,
as boy, used to do occasional work in
his fathers brickyard. 1t was while he
was public school pupil that he
worked in his fathers yard, turning the
bricks for a pittance. Presently he
started out in the world as clerk in
q book store at $1.25 week, Increasing
that to S1.50 week later on by obtain
ing place as salesman in clothing
store. He left this to become errand
boy in another store of the same sort
called Flower Hail." where he sue
ceeded so we'll that he was again and
again promoted, with frequent changes
of salary. He staid there five
years, and at night conducted lit
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

tie paper called Everybody's Journal,
for which he got subscriptions and ad-
vertisements. He also made cologne
and bottled and sold it. By instinct a
money getter, he had saved $4,000 when
he was twenty years old. At about the
time of his reaching his majority, two
or three years before the war, his health
broke down and he travelled in the
South. With his health restored after
vacation of several months he re-
turned to Philadelphia, became secre-
tary of the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation, and was induced by his father
to become a master brickmaker. The
work and life were too monotonous. In
partnership with his brother-in-law,
Nathan Brown, he opened the "Oak
Hall" clothing store April 8, 1861. He
is trustee or director or officer
in the Real Estate Trust COM
pany, the Merchants bank, the
Philadelphia & Reading railroad. the
Williamson schools, the Presbyterian
hospital, the University hospital ..Gf
which he Is managerl. ard the Penny
savings fund. OF which he is president.
He Is the head Of the Times printing
house, large establishment in charge
of brother-in-law named George II.
Brown, brother to the Brown at the
head Of Oak hall, Mr.. Wanamaker is
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
CoNFEssEs THE CRIME.
A Boston Barber Arrested for Q
Murder Committed i'm Italy.

BosToN, Feb. 1S.-Joseph Buffoni,
who has kept a barber shop in this city
for some months past. was arrested to-
day on a charge Of numbering Joseph
Marsolo. in Italy, on May Blast. Itap-
pears that in May, 1888, the godfather
of BuffOni, whose name was Natalie
Pedro, had quarrel with man named
MarsOlO about woman. 10 settle the
dispute it was agreed to fight duel
with stilettos outside of Messina,
where all the parties lived, On the
morning of May %, the principals and
some friends, including ButfOni, went
to the place agreed upon. A desperate
battle was fought. and Pedro was being
w0rsted, when BuffOni drew revolver
and killed MarsOlO. BuffOni left Italy
for the United States. Since arriving
here he has been suspected person.
In court to-day letters were found on
him which prove his identity. Several
of these are from his mother, advising
him to lead correct life in Boston and
keep out of the hands of the police. She
also refers to the murder. BuffoDi con-
fesses the crime ana will be taken to
ItalY.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

however, that the eight executive Of
ficers have been decided upon, and
unless it is deemed advisable to change
the list between now and March 4. the
nominations of the following named
will be sent to the senate: For secretary
of state, James G. Blaine, Maine;
treasury, William Window, Minnesota; :;
war, jeremiah RuSk, Wisconsin; navy,
John r. Thomas, Illinois; interior, j.
W. Noble, Missouri; attorney general,
W. II. II. Miller. Indiana; postmaster
general, John Wanamaker, Pennsyl-
vania; secretary of agriculture, Warner
Miller, New York. Friends of the pres
ident-elect believe that this is the list
to-day, and that it will stand unless Mr..
Miller declines the agricultural port
folio. To-day's News, referring to the
list as given above. says; This is the
cabinet of the Harrison administration.
II 1t appears within the next few days
that there is any good reason why one
or two of the men who have been doubt
fully chosen should not be taken into
the circle of President Harrison'S cabi-
net then changes may be made, but it is
understood at this time, after having
carefully considered all information
concerning that could be obtained, it is
not the intention of the Iesident-elect
to make any changes. However, it is
still within his power to leave out
ANY OR ALL OF THE MEN
named excepting Mr.. Blaine. without
breaking any promise, and all offers of
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
JAN MeS O.. 6LA}NE 90

cabinet positions will, it is said, be held
under his control for few days longer.
1t is with reservation that intimations
OF his intentions have been communi-
Gated to the gentlemen who have been
chosen. and to their friends. In making
his selections Gen. Harrison has been
extremely cautious, but still he has dis
regarded political influences and c0nsid-
erations that would have had determin-
ing force with other men. Back of the
cabinet. which must be expected to be a
disappointment, there is supposed to be
an idea peculiarly Gen. Harrison's own,
and in that there is principle. The
key TO it all will be found in his inaugu-
raj address, in which will be very
strongly emphasized the civil service
principle, which it has been determined
Shall characterize the administration
throughout, from the cabinet down to
the lower branches of public service"
A representative of the United Press.
by careful inquiry among gentlemen
who are very close to the president
elect respecting the names given, estab-
ished 10 his satisfaction that the list,
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
Disastrous Fire at Fort Dodge.

FORT DODGE, To-, Feb. 1S.-Fire broke
out in the Union block. at Rock
Rapids. yesterday and when discovered
was far beyond control, the high winds
causing it to spread very rapidly,
until nearly the entire business
part of the city was con-
Sumed. TWenty-One firms were
burned out. Among the heaviest
losers are ID. II. Shannon, hardware;
Wickoff IL Fairbanks, drugs; e. q. An
derson, general merchandise, and Miller
d Thompson. dry goods, all of whom
were completely burned out. The total
loss will reach $4,000. There was but
little insurance on the prOpertY.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
Huntington Is Unloading.

New YORK. Feb. Sc. P. Hunting
ton withdraws from all his railroad
properties east of the Mississippi
shortly, claiming control of the South
ern Pacific system only. The new New
port News & Mississippi Valley, the
Chesapeake & Ohio, the Cleveland, Col
umbus, Cincinnati q indianapolis, and
the Cincinnati, indianapolis, st. Louis
& Chicago roads will be consolidated
into a new system. of which President
ingalls,. vf the Big Four, will probably
be at the head.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

while not official, pressed the point very
closely, for it is given as the best possi-
ject at this time.
SCHEDULE FOR THE SPECIAL.
PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 1S.-The sched-
Harrison from indianapolis to Washing
ton was made up in this city to-day.
The president-elect will occupy the
special car of President Roberts. of
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

and was again reelected in 1886 as &
compliment for his stanch maintenance
of the law and order during the riot
period of May, 1886. His term as gov
ernor extended seven years. which is
the longest period Of any executive of
the state.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
Ben's Brother in Gotham.

Special 70 tne GIObe.
New YORK. Feb. 1s.-Seott Harrison,
brother of the presldent-elect, has az
rived here with his wife and three chill
dren from their home in Kansas City.
His visit is social one to relatives here.
He intends to go to Washington to the
Inauguration.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

Hendricks monument, is also known
to he in the ruins. Some of the bodies
are much disfgured and burned,
but still the faces of many are not much
injured, but wear lifelike expression.
Extra electric lights have been put in
around the ruins, and the search is
going forward, and will be vigorously
pushed through the night. All the
trains this evening have brought Curl
Gus crowds, and the vicinity of the
wrecked building has been thronged.
Spectators are kept at safe distance
by Gordon of soldiers.
TEN STILL IN THE RUINS.
Hartford. Con-, Feb. 19, a. m.-
Charred remains have been found, pre-
suRied to be those of Mr. Whiting. The
force of workers has been increased,
and the search is being vigorously
urged. Following is the summary at
this hour, 2:O5: Eighteen at the hos
pital and ten known to be still i'll the
ruins
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
Cyclone in the South.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 1S.--It is re-
ported that there was cyclone Though
Bibb county, fifty miles south of here,
last night, doing great damage to
property and causing the loss of several
lives and injury to many persons.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

the originator and an active worker In
the citizens committee for the relief
of cities and communities attacked by
disease and other sudden calamities.
He raised the first million dollars for
the centennial exposition of 1876. and
was chairman of the citizens commit
tee, chairman of the bureau Of revenue.
and member Of the press committee of
the centennial exposition. As every
one knows, he raised half million to
help elect Gen. Harrison, and was chair
man of the national Republican advlS-
ory committee during the late cam
palgn.
JOHN WILCOX NOBLE
was born in Lancaster, O., Oct. 26, 1881,
being the eighth of nine chil0ren. He
passed his early days in Columbus and
Cincinnati, studied year in Miami
university, and, taking the junior and
senior courses in Yale college, gradu-
ated in 1857. After graduating he ap-
piled himself to the study of law, enter
ing the Office of Henry Stanbery, who
was afterwards attorney general Of the
United under President johnson. In
1855 he settled in st. Louis. and was adj
mitted to the bar the same year, but
moved to Keokuk, TO-, in 1856, where he
established an excellent practice. At
the breaking out of the war he enlisted
as private, but was soon elected lieu
tenant and afterwards adjutant. At
the close of the war he was promoted
to be brigadier general for meritorious
conduct. During the war he was mar
ried at North Hampton, Mass, to a
daughter of DR.. Halstead. In 1867 he
was appointed United States district
attorney of the Eastern district of Mis-
souri, upon the recommendation of At
torney General Stanbery. He is the
senior member of the firm of Noble &
Orrick.
WARNER MILLER,
of Herkimer, N. Y, was born in Os
wego county, that state. Aug. u, 1888.
He graduated in Union college in 1860,
and then became teacher in Fort Ed
ward Collegiate institute, but when the
war broke out in 1861 he enlisted in the
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
LOOKS DARK FOR KENNA.
Union Labor Legislators Threaten
to Make Goff Senator and CarR


CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb. 1S.-This
was day of excitement in the effort to
elect United States senator, but ex-
pectatiOns were blasted when two bal
lots had been taken and the as
sembly dissolved without an elec-
ton. Kenna lost twelve votes. and on
second ballot he received 90, while Golf
received 40. Gov E. w. Wi ison 6. ex-Stata
Senator Sommerville 4, Neal (UniOn La
bor) 3, with others scattering. There is
a rumor afioat tonight that the Union
Labor delegates will vote for Golf for
senator, and then make President Carr.
of the senate. governor, and stop all
contest proceedings between Fleming
and Golf.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

the Pennsylvania railroad, and will
leave indianapolis obout noon Monday,
Feb. 25. passing through this city at
2:15 a. m., Feb. 26, and arrive at Wash
ington at 2:30 p. IN. the same day.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
LAW sErAT DEFIANCE.
Servian Brigands Raid and Sci
Fire to a Number OF Villages.

Fire to q Number or ilIapCS.
Special Cable to the Globe.
BELGRADE, Feb. 1S.--Old Servia is
terribly agitated over the recent depre-
dations of the Arnaut brigaDds. who
have raided and set fire to number Of
villages. All of the young girls in the
village of Graditz were kidnapped and
taken to the mountains. Several other
villages have been looted by these
marauders and the girls and cattle taken
aWay.
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

ernoon. When claimed by friends they
were delivered to undertakers. The
bodies were recovered in the order
of the list given below. That of Mr..
Root was taken in charge by his son.
William Root, of Boston. The city has
provided caskets. etc., for the bodies not
yet claimed. As rule the copSeS bore
but slight marks of fire, dying either
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
The President Elect Com
pleteS the Task Of Form
ing His Cabinet.
Blaine, Window, Wanamaker.
Noble, Thomas, Rusk and
Two MillerS.
The List May Be Changed,
But 1t Is Not at All
Probable.
Pen Pictures Of the Octette
Composing Gen. Harrison's
Official Family.

JAMES G. sec'y Of State
JOHN WANAMAKER, -, Postmaster General
j. w. NOBLE. Sec'y of the Interior
W. II. H. MILLER. Attorney General
JOHN r. THOMAS ... Sec'y Of the Navy
WARMER MILLER. .secy of Agriculture
Special to the Globe
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 1S.-There
is every reason to believe that Gen.
Harrison will not make public the
names of his cabinet officers until after
his Inauguration. In the circumstances
no information upon The subject of all
official character can be obtained.
There are excellent grounds for stating,
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19
WHO THEY ARE.

Pen Pictures Of the Statesmen
Who Will Form Gen. Harrison's
Cabinet
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-02-19

James Gillespie Blaine, born in Wash
ington county, Pennsylvania. Jan. 81,
1880. He entered the preparatory de-
partment of Washington college in his
thirteenth year. and graduated in 1S47
at the head of his class. He then went
to Kentucky, where lie was professor of