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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Money Wanted for Canal Improvement,

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 9.-The Canal Union, O. B. Potter president, and oth- CTS, have conferred with Mir. Hannah, Superintendent of Public Works, and produced bill which will be introduced in the Legislature next week. It appro- priates S5OO,O0O as follows: Erie, $22O,- DO0; Oswego, $50, ,O00; Champlain, $14O,- River, $30,O00. The amount for the Erie :anal will be used partly in lengthening three or four locks and the rest in bot ioming out the canal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Congressman Phe!an's Remains.

WASHINGTON. Feb 9.-The remains of Congressman Phelan of Tennessee were brought here last night from New York and this afternoon will be placed tempo rarily in a receiving vault in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Phelan, who was very i'll at the time of Mr. Phelan's death in Nassau, is expected here in about two weeks time, when she will determine upon the final resting place of her hus- bands remains whether here in the Congressional Cemetery or at Mem phis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Says Secretary Blaine Was Mistaken.

OTTAWA, Feb. 9.-Sir Charles Tupper said that he could not understand why MT. Blaine should deny that he/ had re- ceived Canada's proposal for reciprocity before it was made public. He said he knew it had been handed by Sir Julian Pauncefote to MT. Blaine, accompanied by strong expression of approval on behalf of Her Majesty's government Nor could he understand how it was possible for MT. Blaine to deny that the initiatory suggestion came from Washington.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Senator chandler.s Railroad Fight.

CONCORD, N. H., Feb. 9.-Senator Chan dler publicly says he intends to obtain and publish & full statement of the facts connected with the long leases of the Worcester & Nashua and the Manchester & Lawrence railroads to the Boston & Maine after the controlling interests therein had been purchased by persons who were directors of the Boston &5 Maina
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Railroad Work suspended.

MEADvIL-E, Pa., Feb. 9.--On account of dull times, an order has been pub lished suspending all but local repairs in the New York, Pennsylvania S Ohio railroad car shops in this city and at Kent, O. Another order reduces the working hours in the machine shop from ten to eight hours. One switch engine will be taken off at Meadville, James, town and Leavittsburg.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
The Potters' Troubles.

TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 9.-The sanitary ware pressers issued statement in re- ply to that of the manufacturers in re- gard to the lockout of the potters The pressers claim that there has been no advance in prices charged by workmen for making certain. goods. They also claim that an increase in wages is not a disadvantage to the employers. The pressers ask that the trouble be settled by arbitration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
NEVER TO LATE TO MARRY. :;
A Groom of E!Ghty-four Takes a Bride
 of Nlnely-Seven.

SOUTH COLCHESTER, Ont, Feb. 9.-Mil- ton Brown, aged S4 years, of Annerton, will tomorrow lead to the altar a bride in the person of Mrs. Margaret Clickert, aged 97 years.
 The groom has buried four wives, and the bride mourns the loss of five hus- bands. Her last husband died two years ago at the advanced age of 105 years.
 The bride and groom elect are colored, and were slaves in Virginia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Police and Burglars Fight.

CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 9.-A desperate fight occurred on Price Hill between a couple of policemen and two burglars named George Duncan and L. R. Ander- son. The officers went to house on the Mount Hope road to arrest the men, when the latter opened fire which was returned by the police. Anderson was shot but not seriously wounded. After a furious hand to hand struggle the bur glars were secured and locked up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
VIII Cannon Get the Portro,io9

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The report is current here that Representative Cannon is going to be Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Cannon has not been informed of it as yet, and as a matter of fact the Presi- dent has not got to the point where a choice can be made. The Illinois Rep however, is much more of a probability for Secretary Windom's suc- cessor than is generally supposed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Death of an Oil Pr,nca.

WASHINGTON, Pa, Feb. 9.-John Nc keown who came to this country in 1865 without dollar, died yesterday of asth- ma at his home here worth at least s6,000,0 900 and distinguished as the most sxtensive individual oil producer in the country. Mir. McKeown was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1888.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Rev. Sam Jones, Brother Acou,ttea.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 9.-Charlie Jones, brother of Rev. Sam Jones, was acquitted of murder at Gainesville, Ga, the family home of the evangelist when off the road. Some months ago Charlie Jones shot and killed one of the most prominent negroes in the town, and for several days past has been on trial. The jury was out but short time. It was proven that the negro was advancing on Jones with knife in his hand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
A Peddler Worth Ss,OoO.

NEWARK, N. J. Feb. 9.-There was first-class sensation in this city yester- day. It was caused by the death of an Italian fruit vender named Gerolamo Molinari. He died somewhat suddenly from the effects of cancer in the throat When Molinari was searched handbook was found in his possession showing de- posits to his credit of $S,00O. He also had $200 and fine gold watch. He has no relatives in Newark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Moro Victims of FIro Damn

WMKEsBARRE. Feb. 9.-Nat Kane and Charles Kirk, both married men, were killed by an explosion of gas in the new shaft at Simpson & Watkins mine at Wyoming. William Ross and Luther Michael were fatally injured. The men were engaged in sinking when a feeder in the side of the shaft was ignited from the naked lamp of one of the workmen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Railroad Business Block.

NEW BRITAIN, Conn.,, Feb. 9.-The New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad is soon to build business block in this city, 325 feet long, in the rear of the depot. It is to be erected by the railroad company to accommodate New Britain business men, and will sur pass anything in the city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Guilty of Murder in the First Degree.

PrTTsBURG, Pa., Feb. 9.-The jury in the cases of George Rusnok, Andrew Todt, and Michael Sobol, the three Hun garians on trial for killing Michael Quinn at the Edgar Thompson Steel Works riot at Braddock on New Years Day, brought in a verdict finding the de- fendants guilty of murder in the first degree. An application for a new trial will be made at once, and if it is refused the case will be taken to the Supreme Court
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
An Old Lady Drinks Embalming Fluid

LANCASTER, Pa., Feb 9.--Mrs. Mar garet Snyder, aged Fl, while at a funeral yesterday, became faint and took a drink of what she supposed was whisky. It was the undertaker's em- balming fluid, however. and the services of a physician were required. He left her apparently out of danger, but the ex- citement consequent upon the affair brought on an attack of heart disease, which caused her death in a short time
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
P-nnsyIvanIa's Sinking Town.

ASHLAND, Pa., Feb. 9.-The settling of he surface has done fully $35,000 dam Ige to the buildings of this town. The linking is supposed to be caused by the emoval of the pillars of coal in the tun- lel colliery which runs under the outherp end of the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
H DO for the Imprisoned Miners.

NANT1coKE, Pa., Feb. 9.-Hope exists that Cragle, Riner and Shelarski, the miners imprisoned in No. Slope by last Wednesdays flood may have found safe ty in the airway that led up to the mountain side, and that they will be able to escape after the water recedes. If they are in the airway it will be possible to pass food to them soon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Dropped Dead at the Depot.

HAcKETTsTowN, N. J., Feb. 9.-Isaac S. Dill, treasurer of the Farmers Insur- ance Company, and one of the wealthiest and best known citizens of Hackett S. town, dropped dead on the depot plat form of Manunkachunk. He was about GO years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Sold to the Robbin Syndicate,

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Feb. 9.-The Ameri-
 can Spool, Bobbin and Shuttle Company,
 an American syndicate, has purchased
 the Woonsocket Shuttle Company's Works. This concern is said to control
 all the important works of this kind in New England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Detailed as Military InsDee,or.

NoRTHFIELD, Vt, Feb. 9.-.The War Department has detailed Lieut.. Fillmore F. Taggart, of the Sth Infantry U. S. A., as military instructor at Norwich Uni versity, vice Lieut.. J. Mel. Carter, of the 3d Cavalry, ordered to Fort Mcintosh, Texas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
s1O, 1000 for Rose Ann,s Affections.

PrrTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 9.-Rose Ann Henderson, aged 60, has sued Alexander Johnston, aged 70, for SIG, 900 for breach of promise to marry. Johnston, she claims, has transferred his affections to a lady of 50 summers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Senator voorhee.' Illness.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Senator Voor- eases, rheumatism and heart disease be- Ing the most serious. It is not probable that he will be in the Senate for the rest nf tha session
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Miss Smith win Return.

BOSTON, Feb. 9.-A dispatch from Lon Ion says that Miss Helen Smith will sail br home on Feb 19. Her trouble with Ar. French will then be settled quickly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
The Rumored Extra Session.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 9.-Inquiry 9. in off, eial circles here in regard to the reported intention to call an extra session of the Senate March 4, fails to confirm or deny the report,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Death ofLN nIacnIionrh.

PTTTsBURG, Feb. 9.-J. N. Mccullough, irst vice-president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died at 9:45 a. m., at his home ln Irwin avenue, Allegheny City.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09

Do you want the best fitting Shirt in the world? Then try the New Eighmie. It is the best shirt you can buy. We have them in all sizes, 131-2 to IS inch neck, two styles of bosom, four lengths of sleeves. You can try one unlaundered and if it is not just right bring it back and we will return your money. We have Dress Shirts at soc, 75c, S1.oo, and they are all good, the best that can be bought for the money. The Eighmie cost un- laundered S1.25, laundered SIS and arc the most economical shirt you can buy. Easy to launder. Ask for the New Eighmie if you want the best.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09

in a good assortment of c"lors and blacks in quality usually Iold at SIPS a pair for 75 cents.
 Another lot of 6 Button Suede Mousqnctaire Gloves, worth $l.35 a pair, at 80 cents.
 At these prices it will pay to buy . few pairs to lay away for future use.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
Park Commissioner Hutohlns Dead.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.--Park Commis- sioner Waldo Hutchins died at the Park Avenue Hotel of pneumonia at 7;3Q 8. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09

Appointments by 1taly's New Premier.
 ROME, Feb. 9.-Rudini, the new Pre- nier, has appointed Peltoux Minister of War and Luzzuti. Saracco, Morin and ltherg to various departments,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-09
AIsTRIcT oF WATERBURY ss Probate cour

NISTRICT OF WATERBURY ss Probate Court
 D Feb. Q, 1890.
 Estate of Mary Lawlor, late of Water. bury, in said district deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Water bury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly |attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate Iare requested to make immediate payment tO MARGARET A. LAWLOR, Executrix.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
PERSONAL.

Miss Fannie Wilde, of Van Buren, Fur
mace. has been visiting the family of the
late Judge II. c. Allen, of this place.
Mss Mary Calohan, of Edinburg, paid a
visit this week to her friend, Mrs. W. L.
Laughln, Of the Shenandoah House.
Miss Nellie Hoshour, of this place, left
here on Thursday for Stanton, where
she will attend the Stanton Female Sem
mary.
Mr.. Bayne Bushong, who is employed on
a newspaper in Bridgeport, Conn, reach
ed here on Monday to spend short time
with his parents.
Stanton VindiedtOr. 4th Miss Irene b.
Palmer left this morning to resume her
position as teacher at the Young Ladies
Institute at st. Joseph, Mo.
Miss Lou Ackley, one of the accomplish
ed and popular teachers of the Shenan-
doah Female Institute, who has been
spending her vacation at her home in
Ohio, returned to this place on Tuesday
to resume her duties in the school.
Rev. r. II. Fleming, former pastor of
the Presbyterian church, of this place,
preached in that church on Sunday morn
ing last, TO large congregation. Mr..
Fleming and Family are now at Willow
Grove, near here.
Rev. Jno Meem preached in the Epis-
copal church of this place on Sunday last,
morning and evening, to deeply interest
ed congregations. Mr. Meem will sail in
a few days for South America, where he
will engage in missionary work In Brazil.
Mr. Joseph Hoshour returned to Cleve-
land, Ohio, on Monday after a week or two
spent most pleasantly at his old home.
He was accompanied by Miss Ella Ma
gruder who will spend some time in
Gle veland with her sister, Mrs. Mary
Laughlin.
Winchester Leader Mr.. Joseph Kiger
has procured a lucrative position as the
manager of a store for Mr. c. E. Headley'
who lately purchased a nice stock of goods:
and has commenced business at Hamburg,
Shenandoah county. ice left on Tuesday
to take charge of his new occupation. We
wish BIN much success.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
FOR DYSPEPSIA
M A r K E. IT S .
WOODSTOCK, Va, Sept. 10, 1891.
Live Stock Markets.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 3.
Becl Cattle-The offering was some
what larger than last week. and the
quality wa scarcely OF as good an aver
age as it was then. Tops were not plen-
tiful, but were about enough for tAe de
mand. The market was something
stronger than last week, few more
Cattle selling at and near the top figures
than then Quotations ranged from 81 80
to s. 90, few at the latter and more at
and near the former figure; most sales at
2.75a$l e7l per 100 lbs.
Prices of Beet Cattle this week ranged
as follows:
Best ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IS as co
Generally rated fist quality. 4 GO al 10
Medium or good fair quality. 3 20a4 l2i
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows. oO as w
Mich Cows.-There has been quite n
heavy offering this week, .and prices are
easier. We quote at 20a$i0 per head,
with few extra shade higher Re
ceipts this week 165 head.
Veal Calves.-There is liberal offering
and an active trade. We quote at 4ta6t
cts per lb, an advance Of ia9c. Receipts
this week 1852 head.
Sheep and Lambs-The receipts num-
bered some z, 900 head less than they did
last week. Trade for Sheep is rather
slow, but that for Lambs IS reported as
being quite active at an advance of t to !
cent higher figures. Rather more than
one half the receipts consisted of Lambs.
We quote Sheep at 3iafl cts per Id net,
and few extra 81 cents; Lambs 4la5f
cts per ID gross. The receipts of Sheep
and Lambs this week numbered 3 $40 head.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., Sept. 8.
At Union Stock Yards-Some 159 cattle
were offered and sold az follows: Best at
Hall cents. good 3sai cents, medium 81
a31 cents. and common Plaza cents per ID.
Some 3i6 sheep and lambs were on the
market, with sales as follows: Old sheepiat
3ia4 cents and lambs at 5ia6i cents per
pound. Cows with calves sold from 500
to $40 each. The market for good stock
firm, other kinds dull.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
CONSUMPTION Cured.

AN old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an
East India missionary the formula of a
simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Catlrrh, Asthma auG all throat
and Lung Affections, also n positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints. after having tested
its wonderful curative powers in thou.
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows
Actuated by this motive and desire to
relieve h1man suffering, Will send free
of charge, to all who desire it, this recipe,
IN German, French or English, with ful
directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, nam.
ing this paper. W. 4. MOVES, S2D Pore,'
Block Rochester, y. !.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness
aud that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dit,on Of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube gets inham-
ed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases OFT of ten are caused by catarrh,
which IS nothing but an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that we cannot cure by taking Halls
Catarrh Cure. Seud for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 70 cents.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
WILLARD HOUSE,
Mt. JACKSON. : VIRGINIA,
JOHNSON q HOTEL,
O.rNppS AND ppOpRIETOpS
OWNERS AND PROPRIEToE'

This was formerly the wel.-known Farra
House, but has been thoroughly rebnilt
aud remodeled from top to bottom. aud is
now one of the most comfortable as well
as handsomest hotels 10 the Valley of Vir-
gina. 1t has been newly furnished in
every room, and has all the modern con-
veniepces. The table will always be sup
piled with all the substantials and deli
cacies that has given Virginia a world
wide reputation for good living. CONNER
cial men will find special accommodations.
All necessary livery accommodations coll
nected.
The Bar always supplied with the pur-
est and best liquors, wines, beer, &c.
- Terms 81 90 per day
Aug. Ill yr.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
Shoots the Ashes from a Cigar.

The most expert rifle marksman in the
world will give daily exhibitions of his
skill at The Southern Exposition, to be
held in City of Raleigh, N. c., from
the LIST o October to the LIST of December.
It is said that he can shoot the ashes from
a cigar IN the mouth of his assistant. He
shoots an apple from the head of his as
sistant, and through finger ring held by
bis assistant. 1t there is anything inter
esting OF amusing Patrick means to have
it for people who visit the Exposition.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
HappY Hooslers.

VIM. Timmons. Postmaster of Idayille,
Ind, writes: Electric Bitters has done
more for me than all other medicines COM
bined, for that bad feeling arising fr m
Kidney and Liver trouble" John Leslie,
farmer and stockman, OF same place, says:
"Find Electric Bitters to be the. best
Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel
like a new man." J. w. Gardner, hard
ware merchant. same town says: Electric
Bitters is just the thing for a man who Is
all run down and don't care whether he
lives or dies; he fonnd new strength, good
appetite and felt just like he had a new
lease on life. Only Soc. bottle at the
drug store. b. Schmitt, Woodstock, L. II.
Jordan Mt. Jackson.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
II u r Il X 3 II o u s E,
JOS. Z. HOLTZM1N, Proprietor
EDINBURG, va.

This new and commOlious hotel is now
open for the reception Of guests. Every.
thing is new from bag ment 70 attic, and
was bu With a view to making it one Of
the most comfortable ard attractive hotels
in the Valley. The rooms are fitted uI
with all modern improvements in fural
ture. The office and dining room are
handsome, large and comfortable.
No pains or expense will be spared to
furnish the table with all that can tempt
the appetite and give perfect satisfaction
Charges will be very moderate, ar d
guests can rest assured that ali viii, lie
done to make their stay comfortable and
enjoyable.
A iirst-class livery is attached 70 the
hotel. CDec. Is, 'S7 If.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11

To a certain extent general advertising
creates a want. 1t announces new things
and tamiliarzes the public with old ones.
General advertising is of as great value to
the advertiser in keeping an establish
ed article before the public as in introduce
ing a new one. The most successful bust
ness men realize this, and they never let
the public forget their existence. The
oft-repeated assertion that advertisements
are not read is proved to be lie Of the
most sehseless kind by the advertisers
record of results Journalist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11

Rndyard Kipling's new novel, written
IN collaboration with Wolcott Bllester
for The Cmtwg is entitled "The Nau-
lahka, Tale of West and East" 1t is a
story of America and India. The pnnci-
pal characters live in "booming" Colo
RADIO town, where the story opens, but the
scene quickly shifts to the court of an In
dian maharsjah, whittier the hero and the
heroine journey to meet with most varied
experiences, The story will begin in the
November CentNrN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11

There will be a Sunday school pic mic
in the grove adjoining the Aims House,
near Maurertown, on Saturday, the 12;h Of
September. There Will be band in at
tendance as well as other musical IN
tertalnments. Rev. B. F. Ball and Mr.. NJ,
L. Walton will address the assembly.
Ice cream and other delicacies of the
season will he served At reasonable prices.
Come one and all with well filled baskets
prepared to haye a pleasant time. Pro
ceeds for benefit of NJ. L. Church, at
Toms Brook. Committee.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
Rnoklen's Arnica salve.

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. IL
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
OF money refunded. Price % cents per
box. Fer sale by b. Schmitt, Woodstock,
L. II, Jordan, Mt. jackson. Ldec. 1O-lyr-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11

A liberal reward viii be paid to any one
who will find the road master Of the road
between Woodstock and the river at the
Valley Star Mills, near the Powell's Fort
crossing. As the people who are interest
ed in this road have not heard or seen
anything OF the above named official for a
year or two they naturally feel anxious
about him fearing that he has been Kid
mapped, and in order to find out some
thing in regard to his whereabouts are
now offering the above reward.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-09-11
Rheumatism Cured in a Dav.

Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neu.
ralgia radically cures in to , days. Its
action upon the system is remarkable and
mysterious. 1t removes at once the cause
and the disease Immediately disappears.
The first dose greatly benefits IS cents.
Sold by I. r. IRWIN Druggist, Woodstock.
Dec 25.