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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

In justice to Mr.. Polk, the president Of
the national farmers alliance, it should be
stated that he specifically and categorical.
ly denies the offensive statements concern.
ing him during his recent western trip,
especially t..at horrible SANDER that he sad
he mad Joined the Confederate army to help
the other side.
The statement was incredibly absurd,
and, if true, would have convicted Mr.Polk
OF being both fool and knave. Parers
that Published it should promptly print the
denial.-Indec. Appeal,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

A FINE FARa.-The Highland Recorder
says that "Wm. Hevener, Esq., of Crabbot
tom, can say that he has the largest and
best farm in Virginia. He had In one
body, all bottom land, 1900 acres, rated at
$50 per acre. Lately he purchased the
John D. Sterrett farm, adjoining his own,
paying $12, SEQ for it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

AN IMMENSE CATcH.-The largest catch
OF fish that has been made for many years
was made By Messrs. F. AXE, A. r. De
Alba and r. Hsney, On Wednesday after
noon. Twenty -six carp rewarded their eff.
forts, ten of which weighed over IA pounds
each. The weight of tie whole lot vas e41
pounds. They were caught opposite Mr.
Sections lime quarry. anch success with
hook and line BIAS not bsen made in years
aad it is perfectly phenomenal. Fish was
frying in every house in town.-"Buchan
an Standard"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Fred. Tyler, white, engineer on the
Western North Carolina Road, struck
Hazekiah Rankin, colored, with lump of
coal at tbs round house at Asheville, N. c.,
Thursday hight. Rankin ran off, got a
pistol, and, coming back, shot Tyler in the
abdomen. A croNd of railroad men caught
Rankin. and, taking him across the French
Broad river. hanged hia to tree. Tyler
will die.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

SAM PURDY DEAD.--Gam Purdv. the
famous trotsing stallion of Captain r. A.
Daingerfeld, widely and justly celebrated
Tor ais qualities, died of collie at Capt. Dam
geffield's stock farm near Cllpeper, on
Tuesday of this week, at the age of %
years. Sam Purdy was famous trotser
years ago, and was sold by the millionaire,
James Keene, for $50, 900, and afterwards
repurchased and presented to his brother
in law, Captain QaingeIfleld. Sam was
one of the most noted horses ever owned 10
this seetion.-State Republican, September
24th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Mrs. Annie E. Makepeaoe and her hus-
band, Clarence, quarreled Friday at their
home, in Avon, Mass. He threw lamp al
her. Mrs. Makepeaoe, securing shotgun,
fired through door at her husband, the
shot taking effect in his face. His recovery
is doubtful. Mrs. Makepeace was arrested.
She says she did not know the gun was
loaded. The quarrel was abcu! the way
breakfast was pIeplred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

TYPHOID FEVER AT FAIRFIELD. The
Rockbridge "News" Of the 24.h inst, says
that three of the members of the family
of the late Judge j. T. Patton, Miss Bessie,
William and Trice, are i'll with typhoid
fever at their home near Fairfield. A Sis
ter, Mrs. J. G.. Alexander, is i'll with the
disease at her home mile distant, and the
mother, Mrs. Patton, is just recovering
from severe attack. Archibald Patton
died from it's effects some weeks ago."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

The Farmers Home Journal, for nearly
year the official organ of the Farmers
Alliance in Kentucky, has given up it's
connection with that organization. The
reason assigned is that tie alliance wishes
to go into politics.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

CONVICTED OF MURDER.-The tris #
Henry Newlin for ths murder Of the Ital-
ian, Constantine Mosoa, nsar Baoiianar On
the 18Th Of August took plaoe,,at Fincastle
on Wednesday and Thursday. The jury
rendered q verdict Of murder in tie first
degree, and he was sentenced to De hanged
on the Doth of November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

TERRIBLE SAW MILL ACCIDENT.-Mr.
Philip Conner. who lives near Shenandoah
City, had one of his hands saved off at a
saw mill in Steam Hollow last Thursday.
He was removing dust from under the saw
when his hand was cut just below the wrist
and completely severed. DR.. Wolfe am
putated above the wrist and Mr.. c., though
manned for life, it is hoped will soon re-
cover.-Page Courier, Sept. "a.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

GEoRGIA's Liquor TAx-The Georgia
Legislature has passed, by decided vote, a
bill fixing the State license to sell liquor at
$500. An amendment fixing the license at
800 was voted down, as was also an
amendment to exempt manufacturers of
s7ifituons or malt liquors who sell in crigi-
rai packages G not less than ter gallons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

LOST Hrs HAND.-W. 1. Jennings, flag
man on the circus train was lying on the
track of the Norfolk and Western railroad
nesr the passenger station Sunday night
with his AIN on rail. An approaching
train from tie North ran over his hand =
DR.. Mspp rendered medical attention and
amputated the hand.-Buena Vista AdVo-
cate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

NOMINATIONS FOR House OF DELE.
eATEs.-Oa Wednesday, the Democrats
made the following nominations for the
House of Delegates: Westmoreland, R.
Chambers; Fauquier, I. c. Pitcher; King
William, DR.. John Lewis; Carroll, VIM
Lindsay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

CONVICTED OF MURDER.-In the Cor
poration Court of Lynchburg on the Gath
inst, VIM. Robinson, col ored, was convict
ed of the murder of Mollie Davis, colored
and will be sentenced to be hanged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

J. M. Lamar committed suicide at Little
Rock, Ark, Thursday night, by taking an
overdose of morphine. He was the son of
the late L. M. Lamar, prominent politi-
clan of Georgia, aud the nephew of Associ.
ate Justice l.. @. G. Lunar, of the Supreme
Court OF the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

GUILTY OF FoReERY.-Ol Friday in the
Hastings Court of Petersburg the jury, in
the CASE of E. W. Epes charged with for
gerry, rendered verdict of guilty and fixed
his term in the peDitentiary at two years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

A freight train ran into work train cs
the Pittsburg and Western Railroad a
MoKim's siding, about eight miles from,
Newcastle, Pa, Thursday morning. Nina
alen wers killed outright and twenty ether'
Injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
STATE OF OHIO. Cry OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY,

LUCAS COUNTY, 90
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of F. j.
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the City
of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 6 b day of Deoem Der, A. D.
1886.
~ A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
w.
Hall's Casarrh Cure is taken internally
and Ects directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testim0-
malls, free.
F. ]. CHENEY 6 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

A buffalo man secured in Arisona the
body OF potrified woman and is now ex-
hibiting it to admirers of curiOsites.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Congressman Hsmphil, of South Caro-.
lima, who has recently returned from
Europe, says in Wales they are making tin
right along, without fear of American 3om-
petition. Mr.. Memphll favors Mr.. Mills
for the speakarship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

The sixteea-year old son of Major VII
liam jonas, prominent lawyer of Cinoin
nsti, committed suicide Thursday morning
by shooting himself through the heart with
a pistol in the barn at his home in Newton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

The distress among the Russian peas
ants is said to be increasing, and they set
fires for the purpose of plunder,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

The Gaiety Theatre, Liverpool, was
burned last Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Typhoid fever is raging in Morgantown,
W. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Forest fires are doing great damage in
Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Last Friday was the twenty-second al n
yereary of Black Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

General Dryenforth has removed his rair.
making apparatus to San Antonio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
DICKINSON.

Carlisle, Penn, Jan. (spccia).-James n. "oIs'n'
tunior professor Of Greek, was married TO MISS MARY
Curran on Tuesday The wedding occurred al inc
brides home in Bloomsbury, Penn. Miss Currah Is
a former student of Dickinson, having graduated III
the classical section Of the class OF 49,
President Reed lectured before the Teachers lns"-
tute at Muncy, Penn, last week. The subject was
Qualities that Win"
The Johns Hopkins Glee and Banjo Cuos gave
concert here on New Years night. They gave All "a
ccllcnt entertainment and were well received
Tie University Press. Cambridge. England mas
issued 4 Catalogue OF Manuscripts" prepareu pS
Dr. Rodgers Of Dickinson College.
College will reopen on Tuesday. January 6 NOT
many new students are expected this session
Tho Union Philosophical society has elected inc
following officers President, Prettyman 0l censor
Evans s8: critic Masters 'o3; secretary. Balentne
g3: librarian Mcneil '94. The following have been
elected in the Bellies Lcttre, society: President
Turncr 'gl secretary, McFlarDcy 49, treasurer
Foster 90 librarian. DOwnes D3. -, ,
The college glec and banjo clubs began series Of
entertainments on December %. which VIII continue
until January 6. lllingswOrth, o. Is manager OF inc
clubs this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
YALE.

New-IIaven, Conn, Jan (SpcciaD.-Nacauon a,
Yale is almost over. on Monday the students VIII
come back TO the city In large numbers. WIN ue
opening of the winter term will begin the preparations
for the Junior promenade. II Will take place at
Union Armory on Tuesday evening, January 70 Inc
armory will be decorated with bunting ana 'rop'di
plants furnished by New-Iork decorator l-e
special boxes erected for the occasion VIII he ueco
rated with poreres made of Yale banners and trophies
The design on the invitations VIII be Yale mohosra"i
in leafy effect with the class number OF W inter
twincd with the letters Special effort VIII Dc h'"e
to make the expense OF attending the promcnade as
little as possible tbs year Heretofore inc cost nus
been out of all proportion 10 the means Of many VINO
attended and many student irss been Haunted uN
visions OF unpaid prom" bills long after gOIuavl,
Professor Harper j. back from ChlcaEo wIvIc Nv
spent good deal OF time In preparing the prosPeo'u'
81 The new Chicago niverSiN. 0f Nh II Ne ; IN
doubtodly to be president The professor say 'no,
he has not accepted the presidency yet ana VIII IQO
make known his decision until about Aprl l. uu' NJ
friends here feel confident that he VIII cep raV
fessor Harper says that the new university VIII open
October J. 1882.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLYANIA.

Philadelphia. Jan. (specal).-Dr. Il. A. Randall
has been elected clinical professor Of otoloC. vice
Professor strawbridge, resigned. Dr. Randall was
graduated from the university in 1850, with highest
honor and received his degree of 4. NJ from 81. john
College. After serving for ten years assistant
In the Eye Dispensary, lie went abroad and pursued
special studies the eye and in VIENNA Ieidcl
berg Paris and London, the greater part Of the time
III T. mate relations with the eminent specialist
Pobtzer lie Is eye and ear surgeon TO the Episcopal
Hospital and the Children's Hospital, and ut ng
surgeon to the Deaf and Dumb Institution He Is also
IN author Of atlas of oolOgy, and numerous articles
Oh his specially aud member Of several professional
and learned societies.
The second general meeting of the American Chem
ical society has Just concluded at the university II
was largely attended by leading chemists from all parts
Of the country and enjoyed many cOurtesicS at the
hands Of the university and the Oca! chemists and
manufacturers. An interesting exhibit OF chemicals.
apparatus and processes made in Professor
KOenig's museum. including a large lot Of man
ufactured aluminium, hydrOhuorlc acid in the newly
invented ccrase bottles, photographs coiored BY the
Ives process and curously cOlorcd specimens of al
Iotropic silver by Cary Lea. Papers read by
Professors Weber, Geisler, Bolton, owen, DOremus,
Leeds, wOodman, Waller, schweinitz and Bell. aud
steps were taken 10 the combination OF all Amer
lean chemical societies In one National organization.
reception was given TO the members AT the Man
ufacturcrs Club, and visits paid to many man
ufacturing and chemical establishments. Tie preSl-
dent for 1891 is Professor George j. Barker. of the
university.
Tho first annual report Of the curator Of the Museum
Of American Archaeology Of the university has Just
been Issued IL makes Interesting pamphlet OF
fftyour pages, with several illustrations remarkable
for showing how admirably tbs form and texture N
stone implements DC reproduced by tic photo
photographic process Tie kably successful Op-ra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
AMONG THE COLLEGES
BROWN UNIVERSITY.

THE PLACE OF THE MISSING PROFESSOR FILLED.
Providence II. l., Jan. (Special.In the Christmas
recess Professor John NJ. Manly, Phi. d., has been
called to the chair OF English literature, the place
formerly occupied by Professor bancroft. Professor
Manly is about thirty years Of and is a Scuthencr
by birth. He is Of Charles Manly d. D.. pIesi-
dent Of Furman University, Greenclstlc 5. c.. and
grandson Of Basil Manly, d. D., former president Of
the University OF Alabama. DR.. Manly was graduated
from Furman University in 1858 and taught the
following five years, until 1855, when he entered
Harvard taking the Masters degree IL 1889
and the Doctors degree in 1890. This year me
has been occupied with special studies in Eng
llsh philology Morgan Fellow in English besides
giving in AnGlO-SaXon in the Harvard Annex.
Professor Appleton attended meeting Of the Amcri
can chemists which was held at the University OF
Pennsylvania Philadelphia. on December 80 and 81.
College exercises Will be resumed usual Monday
morning. January 3.
The musical associations will give their annual
cert in sayles Hall January 10 The clubs possess
unusually fine talent this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
THE MIDDLETOWN INSANE ASYLUM.
ITS TRUSTEES WANT RELIEF FROM Az oRphNo'
THE STATE COMMISSION IN LCNACf'

IT'S TRUSTEES WANT RELIEF FROM An oKpbNo
THE STATE COMMISSION IN LuNACf'
~ Deyoe. A menOer Of the Board of Trustees
of the New York state llomoeopalh" Asylum O' 80
,n..ne NJ .-ddletown, said to reporter who caiea
at his house on saturday night ina'o ~, -
v.t ~ the institution today. II is In excellent con-
,i.. Mo- ,,is,t was mn informal one. was accom-
,,onicd nv Henry l.. siotc. of this CITY, we "c's
80 -, Aha asylun by &. Macaidell. William Vans
'O'N ~. Go n Decker. who live At Addleto~n.
,,a ,,,,h Mr. ,lote and myself were taken through
So, 80, IA. Dr : H. Talcod the superintendent.
NJ, -, A., commission In Lunacy issued an order LAST
s,.,,,o ,rbich grca ~ restricts the usefulness 81
-. 3D., ,t,,,to, By TN, order we are not permitted
=. ,,,.o n,,icnts from the entire state as We have
done hut are limited 70 about seven desis
80, ,n,i.s The officers OF the asylum are not
IT,, =, fix the rate TO be paid by the counties FOR
n,un.r noticnIs nor can they receive PAID patients
II th order Is strictly enforced there VIII be very Ltuo
for the Board OF Trustees to do
rho institution is not strictly state Institution
,rt WAS founded rs a homeopathic asylum by
rr,nher Of private individuals. By statute OF tins
S,a.o the trustees are u be believer, IN homeopathy
ana ara To appoint homeopathic pny slcaus 10 take
chance Of the patients. The charges for panper
nnIsnts are to be sufficient Ia deuS the current eA
ip'nU.. ~ the Institution. We have a good board ard
fo NOT want any dctatiOn from the stat win IcstN
In what patients shall take, what We shAl
ask OF ga patients at present In the institution.
mole than three iOurths are paupers. These receive
inst as good care those patients whose friend, pay
Tor their treatment. We charge the counties OF t1s
state ~ 70 week at present. Az meeting held
tho asylum this afternoon. we decided TO present ,
bill u the Legislature eXempting our institution iFmn
the order issued by the commission on the sinNne
that are practically private institution foinuo.
for the purpose Of giving treatment to the m'"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.

The will of Miss Mary Edison. which has Just been
admitted 10 probate gives the General seminary
s45 900 II 10 be divided for three objects. Twenty
thousand dollars goes for the starting Of an cndow-
ment for the insmctorship in "elocu;ion and reading
the Church service" Another 10000 is for IN"
maintenance of the analogous instrucOrhp In crcie'i
astca music And the rcma ming 90 600 is u be de-
voted TO the general needs Of the seminary. Tic In
strucorshp in elocutlon has been maintained for sew
oral wears and it, duties discharged by Us present
occupant Professor Russell. who comes from his home
I'm Connecticut every Friday and gives each class All
hours instruction In carefully and scientifically
graded COURSE Tho inst uctorship in church music
has obtained a new lease OF life since the ap-
continent of the young oreanst Of ST. Jhmcss Church.
New York Professor Stubs, who meetc the three
classes once every week III the afternoon 1t Is M
desire TO make the one Of real value 10 the
students, and for that purpose and to insure h"ousH
ness in the WORK. he advises the adoption of series
of graded examinations, to bo taken by All the neHhc
Of his classcs-as is the in the English universe
ties. The gOwng Interest III tAcsf TWO very Impo'I''V
features Of ministerial preparation and the muniAccn
gift OF Miss Edson starting endowment' Tor theh hshc'
prosecution III the Genera! seminary ac encouraging
Signs OF the growth unusual interest throughout
the Church III such Affairs ,,,-. IT,.
and by that night IT. halls we're petty wei deserted
A few remained throughout the holua|s' bnt INC
vast majority hurried away, either to their own homes
eye. lind plenty to 10 in New-York ana at The sen
mary the library and reading rooms are Kept open d
part Of each day. access 70 when 10 ~ nee ~ aus
termtmt.
ON CHRISTMAS Day there wa, early celebration OF
tho HOLY Eucharist The daily choir Offices are omit
ted with the exception OF mathis which is SAID PAIN
Rut the regular chapel services VIII be reSnnc1 When
tho seminary rcopcns the day after the Epiphany
January T. 1901.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-05
ROCHESTER UNIVERSITY.

pocbes,er Ian 4 (speeiaD.-The catalogue oil the
University of Rochester for 1891 has just been Issued
u contains the revised curriculum and the ohcial ls
~ tha faculty. trustees and students. The number OF
tho latter now enrolled is the largest in tie history o
tba institution \ special feature OF the catalogue IS
81 historical sketch of the organization Of the university
in ISL. Descriptions of the buildings ana sIou"us
are also given special chapter being oeVo"o u io
museum of geology in sbley HALL with diagram OF
its arrangement and partial enumeration oil It's con
tents An account of the new department Vi oioioeS
is added with other interesting matter
The Delta Epsilon chapter will move into It's hand
come new house next week, although some OF the mn
ishing touches yet 10 be put on Inc structure j.
three stories in height, and solid in Its architecture
rather than ornate 1t il directly opposite the campus
The material is brick, although there are stone l1m
mincs and the third story is shngled in part The
entire lower story finished chestnut even 10 the
kitchen and pantry. Tie main apartments are the
ioanglng ROOM library, dinng-room and snug sinoh
ing den There numerous Wlhuow seats anu
pheasant hooks and corners, which add much To the al
1,z,ctiycness of the house The finishing Will be almost
entirely in natural wood on the second story are six
slecping rooms and Oh the third four. In the uppcr
story is also the pride OF the atictcs-tbe zinc Ihcn
bathroom, with shower bath, sprays and all desired
conveniences. Here is also the assembly hall OF lic
chapter 1t expected that eighteen men VIII occupy
rooms in tho building. Others VIII take their meals
There The title is vested the Delta Epsilon club
composed o the resident alumni and the under
graduates. This association has been incorporated
It's trustees are Thomas Dransiied, Professor II. L.
Fairchild DR. L. Il. Angel David Hays. Joseph OCon
nor and Robert Il. WiCkes, of the alumni and W. D
Howard 81, {. II. MaXSon, 'D2, and J. l.. Warren
'9:. OF the active chapter. The Officers are Pres
dent, Thomas Drsnsneld vice president Professor
H. L. Fanohild: secretary, {. il. MaxsOn; treasurer
DR.. +. i. ANGEL
Professor j. ii. Gilmore, Vi the university, concluded
an examination under the auspices OF the American
Institute OF sacred Literature Oh Tuesday Nine young
ladies, having pursued the course OF study sent out by
professor Harper OF Yale, took the examination. Tie
papers were sent u Professor Harper. y branch OF
the institution exists In the Central Presbyterian CAuIch
we're.