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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-02-06
Not a Pupil, but "a Master.

Despite "a nipping and an eager air."
that REDEEMED the noses and moistened the
eyes of the loungers in City Hall p . k that
afternoon, the bright sunshine and green
grass had singularly summer like ap-
pearance, and when a we'll grown, wheezy,
green frog hoped from the foot of tree
into the full glare of public observation, a
farmers boy, ''doing" the city for day,
would not have considered him greatly out
of place; but to the army of bootblacks,
many of whom had never seen frog be-
fore, he was curiosity of the first water.
Some of them said he was legged snake,
and others, who had read NEUROLOGICAL
literature with more zeal than discretion,
were inclined to think that he was very
young dragon. A sparrow policeman pro
tested that he was only a frog, and taking
him in his gloved hand, he announced his
intention of dropping him into the full
basin of the fountain behind the postoffice.
"He's a-going to drown him' yelled q
boy, and ordinations of pity and dismay
were heard on all sides.
The policeman was memorable, and the
frog was plunged into the water Merrily
he swan around with the fine old fashion
ed breast stroke and strong rear kick OF
LIS Mill, Willie lNo crown OI boyS lOokou dt
him in stuepfied amaZement.
Some blo<e's been teachin' that chap
to swimF' said one of them at last.
"Well, why didn't he show him tn over
hand tip while he was about it," replied
another contemptuously.
Perhaps said an old man, ''the frog
did the teachin'. We used to think SO
when I was boy; but that's a long time
ago."
1t was a remark pregnant with refiec-
ton, and as the frog heard it he dived into
the cold recesses of the basin and was seen
no more.-New York Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-02-06

WANTED.-To borrow from $1,000 to 5000
~ First mortgage on unincunl bered rea
estate. worth more than double the amount
Apply 10 z. E. WILSON & co,
JIM -'-ii Real Estate Agents.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-02-06

FCR DYSPEPSIA,
Indigestion, and Stomach disorders, use
BROWNS IRON E3ErIEas.
All dealers keep it, 81 per bottle. Genuine has
trademark and crossed red lines On wrapper.
oct 3-lyr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-02-06

REFERENcEs-W. T. McCue, Esq. Henry, /,
Tinsley' ESD, of the ..Vindicator'7 Maj. S.
Yost, of the VALLEY Virginian. Col. j.: :
hieIds. of the s.s pectatoro; M N. Bro DIZZY, rs
Hon. Jacob Yost; DR.. j. st. P. Gibson, Prot w
II. Kable; W. W.ibbs, ESD, and Dr.. n " ay I"
4 Bro. uS A-AfA
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-02-06
CAN SAVE MONEY

by sending US your orders. Best cof
fees, teas, tobacco, four-all brands
cured meats, canned meats, fruits
etc. Everything is bought direcl
from first ds-manufacturers and
and importers, 50 that in selling
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-02-06
Office:
No. z Lawyers Row
sTAUNToN, VA.
jan 16
COMMISSIN NER'S OFFICE,
" STAUNToN, Jan'y %, 1891
James Steeles creditors,


II persons l. terested in the foregoing cause
pending in the f'ircuit Court of Augusta county
are hereby notified that Rave fixed uron
her account of the debts against the estate of
la mes Steele, decd. and the other accounts re-
III red by the order of recommittal entered in
ale ca on the hth day OF December, 1890. All
oers. holding Judgments against said Steele.
rapol ted in The cause of Bowers, &C., VS.. Steele,
ire 50 eeidlty required to appear before me on or
before he day herein named for taking these &C
counts ;,,d prove said judgments and testify as
TO any ayuents that may have been made or
the sa me- JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
ia 3n-4t Comm iSSiOner.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
CABLE FLASHES.

The London Times announces that
the French government consents that
the Credit Foncier shall issue a new
Russian loan.
Reports from all parts of North Wales,
England and South Scotland tell of
irreparable damage to crops by storms.
The Pope has sent letter to the Ger
man and Austrian Catholic clergy,
urging them to make the strongest en-
deavor to eradicate duelling.
The Pope is organizing an interna-
tional congress to be held at Fribourg in
1892, to arrange a European-Catholic
democratic union.
AT meeting ofthe Dublin Freeman's
Journal shareholders X. Dwyer Gray
was elected director. The present board
of directors thereupon resigned.
Almost all the Russian government
officials have voluntarily contributed
their salaries to the famine fund. There
is public talk OF bringing bread from
America.
The London Standards correspondent
at Sebastopol says party of officers has
been sent from st. Petersburg to serve
in the Crimea, and prepare Topographic
cal plans for the war department. The fact
is much commented upon in military cir
cles.
The Berlin Tagblatt publishes dis
patch from Zanzibar, saying that Com
mander Krentzer, with detachment of
the German colonial force and force of
picked Zulus, has started for the inte-
rior, where the Wadigos uprising oc-
Cured.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23

of the Chicago branch OF the house, could
not be seen, and his assistant said it
was impossible to make any sort OF
statement in regard to the firms affairs.
The comparative ease with which this
market stood and absorbed the immense
offerings of corn is generally remarked
with surprise and pleasure. The amount
of grain which the clique had bought
for September and October delivery is
unknown, but it must have been enor-
nous, for the sctual arrival of corn here
daily for the past six weeks approxi-
mated nearly a million bushels, and
nearly all this has been delivered on
September contracts, while forwarding
has been nearly as large. Much of this
grain was bought at between go and 20
cents, against less than 80 as the price
today. One estimate of the corn in
volved in the deal puts it at 100000 900
bushels, at an average loss on it of 10
cents bushel.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
A July Episode.

He stood before the shop window gaz-
ing at the display of fireworks, with big,
bright eyes. He was little fellow,
about seven or eight years old, and be-
low the usual size for his age. After he
had stood there long enough to count
all the packs of frecrackers and i'm
agined the grand time he could have
with even a dozen of these noisy red
sticks, he turned away with tiny, visit
full sigh, and walked up to fruit stand
that was close by.
"Gi'me one yer bestestest oranges an
peach," he said. The Italian looked
at him; first at the dirty little face, then
down at the bare feet, blue from the
cold pavement and blackened with mud
The little fellow felt the contempt in the
look given him, and drawing himself up
with all the dignity worthy of perfect
ly dressed gentleman, extended a silver
ten cent piece and SAID: 81 got the mo-
ney. Come, hurry up, now; my times
val'able."
He received the orange and peach,
which he tucked into the pockets of his
ragged trousers without taking bite.
Just then another small street arab
came on the scene.
whats yer been getten-frecrack-
ers2" he asked in eager tones.
"Naw," replied the other. "Me little
sisters sick, an the dispensary doctor
says she amt a-goin' ter see no Fourth,
so I thought I'd give 'er a kinder s'prise
picnic afore tn Fourth comes"
can yer not goin' ter have no Ere
crackers?' calculated the other boy.
"'Course not" was the reply, and the
noble little fellow marched off whistling
Comrades in a trembling key, which
betrayed that the victory over self indul-
gence had been hard won battle. New
York Advertiser
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
An Embarrassed Bank.

BUTLER, Pa, Sept. 22.-The Butler
County bank at Millerstown, owned by
H. ]. Hoyt, suspended payment week
ago but had not closed its doors. The
deposits aggregate only $4,000, and
Hoyt says his assets amount to $780,
600, and that if he can obtain assistance
for few days he will pull through. The
embarrassment is creating panic at
Millerstown. and judgments were en-
tered against a number of residents
there today. Owen Brady, prominent
oil operator and extensive land owner,
assigned today. He was former stock
holder in the bank and is said to have
been on Hoyt's paper. Judgments have
been obtained against him for 5000, 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
WHAT IS BUHACH !?

Buhach is the only absolutely pure
and thoroughly effective Insect Pow
der upon the market, and is man
ufactured solely by the Buhach Pro
ducing and Manufacturing Company
of Stockton, California.
The word 'Buhach, is made a part
of the trade mark of said company,
and ALL DEALERS ARE CAU-
TONED AGAINST SELLING ANY
OTHER INSECT POWDER, UNDER
THE NAME OF BUHACH.
Persons who order Buhach from
their dealers and receive insect
powder that is not an effective in
secticide, WILL CONFER A FAVOR
BY REPORTING THE FACT TO THE
BUHACH PRODUCING AND MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY, IN ORDER
THAT ALL PARTIES GUILTY OF
SUCH PRACTICES MAY BE EX-
POSED AND PROSECUTED.
If your dealers don't keep Buhach,
don't let them cheat you by selling
you an inferior and worthless insect
powder, but COMMUNICATE DIRECT
LY WITH THE BUHACH PRODUC-
ING AND MANUFACTURING CO.,
STOCKTON, CAL, WHO WILL FILL
YOUR ORDERS BY NAIL OR OTHER
WISE AND GUARANTEE SATIS-
FACTION. 1926 wedlm wk2m
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
ON CHICAGO CHANGE.
The Effect of the Failure of White g. Co.
the Grain Market.

The Effect of the Failure of White & Co.
on the Grain Market.
CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-The effect of the
failure of s. V. White & Co. was re-
hected in the lower figures which pre-
vailed at the opening of the board of
trade this morning. Before business
began, the secretary of the board gave
notice that White & Co., finding them
selves unable to meet their obligations,
desired those having trades with them
to close them out under the rules. This
announcement, though not unexpected
in some quarters, created CONSERVATION
for moment, especially in the corn pit,
where the firm had the heaviest line of
open trades. This firm was known to
be the leading one of the band of brokers
who have been representing the clique
in the bull deals which have. been run
ming in September and October corn for
several weeks. Many millions of bushels
of September corn ard October futures
have been bought by this syndicate,
whose identity traders have in vain tried
to disclose, but whose names may come
out as the result of today's failure.
OF course the corn pit was the center
of attraction, and wild scene was en-
acted the moment the bell tapped.
1IdQtTS ClduDcTcQ OVCF cdCu Obn6I III
their efforts to be heard, and all sorts OF
prices were asked and bid at the same
moment. October, in which most of the
unsettled trades existed, closed yester-
day at 5l3s, and at the start there were
few trades, and prices remained around
48 for that future; but sellers quickly
advanced their prices, and it was not
until 4914 was reached that trading
actually became active and the market
strong, between 49@4934, an immense
amount of grain being bought in. The
excitement then began to quiet down,
whether because the trades were all
covered, or because cooler heads decided
to prevent a panic by waiting until
matters quieted down little, cannot be
determined.
Bv 11:3O October had dropped to
-491zc.
September, the other bull future,
which closed at 5234c yesterday, opened
at Soc and sold down to 49c. During the
same time open trades in this month
were not so numerous as in October, be-
cause, as it is understood, about 80
per cent. of them had already been set
tied by the delivery of the cash article.
Much of this still remains in the market
and is looked upon as menace to cash
prices.
White & Co. had line of trades in
wheat, but not go large as that in corn,
and the movement in wheat was largely
in sympathy with that in corn, for deals
in the wheat pit were soon closed out.
December, which closed yesterday at
10O56, opened at 99@9914c, sold up to
99z<c and down to 991s at IL 80.
The firm also had some deals in pro-
visions, but they we're not numerous,
and were soon closed out.
The impression on the board seems to
be 10 the effect that the failure has spent
its force, unless further complications
not now foreeeen follow. Manager Allen,
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
GERMAN CATHOLICS.
Patriotic Words Spoken in the Congress
at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, NY, Sept. 22.-Archbishop
Katzer, of Milwaukee, today formally
opened the German American Catholic
congress, as celebrant of the pontifical
high mass. The orator was Bishop Ear
detti, of st. Cloud, MINI. He spoke in
German. Germany he likened to ones
father or mother; America to his bride.
They had left Germany and are welded
to America, and to the latter they should
adhere. He says they should learn the
language of their new country. but they
were bound also in gratitude to remem-
Der and love the language of their
mother. The bishop closed with an
eloquent tribute to the American flag.
Following mass the lay portion of the
huge congregation dispersed and the
priests repaired to the first session OF the
Priester Verein. 1t was held in strict
privacy, but notwithstanding the secrecy
maintained one of the members, Father
Hagen, of st. Louis, declared that moth
ing had taken place during the meeting
which they would have objected TO any
body knowing. An important proceed
ing was the adoption of constitution.
The name adopted is the German-Amer-
ican Society of Priests.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23

SALINAS, Cal. Sept. 22.-Ralph D.
Fuller, confidence operator, after hav-
ing served three months in the county
Jail here for petty larceny, having nego-
tiated the purchase of a grocery store
and then skipped ont with the cash re-
ceipts of four days business, was rear
rested as he walked from the Jail,
by an officer from Santa Ana, where he
is wanted for grand larceny, he having
bought merchants business there, and
on pretence of waiting for money from
the east, succeeded in securing the cash
sales of the business for several days.
The officer left on an early train this
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
ANXIOUS CREDITORs.
A Receiver Appointed for the Chicago
Branch of the Firm.

A Receiver Appointed for the Chicago
Branch of the Firm.
CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-Mr. Day, of the
firm of Counselman & Day, denies that
his firm has had any dealings whatever
with the broken firm Of S. V. White &
Go.
On the application of Arthur W. AL
len, United States Circuit Judge Gres-
ham, this evening appointed the Illinois
Trust and Savings bank, receiver OF the
insolvent firm which is the Chicago
branch Of the New York concern. The
members of the branch are Arthur
White, son of Deacon" White, and
Arthur w. Allen, besides the members
of the New York concern. The bill was
very brief, reciting the organization of
the firm April 15 1889, and that by
reason of the assignment OF the New
York firm, the Chicago branch was un-
able to continue business and had be-
come insolvent.
Attorney Prussing said tonight that
the assets and liabilities cannot yet be
ascertained, but that its transactions in
grain reached into millions. The fail
ure, he added, is due to continued
"bulling, of September and October
corn. "You see after ALL" said Mr..
Prussing, lit was not old Hutch
that was working the markets.
Corn was purchased here for
cash, and the enormous sums required
to buy it, were raised by the firm among
banks, the security being the corn itself.
A receiver was appointed in order to
prevent some of the creditors from at
taching the assets, thus freezing out
others tO whom the firm is indebted
We will know better tomorrow how the
firm stands. The failure shows. how
ever, that the farmers did not hold back
their corn because, if they had, this
would not have happened.
No sooner had the announcement of
the assignment been made than the
Chicago creditors began an assault upon
the local assets through the state courts.
During the afternoon several attach
ments representing small claims were
filed
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
A CORNER In CORN
BY Its Collapse Ruined Its
Builders.
S.V. White & Co. Compelled to
Assign.
The Failure Due to Being Long on
High-Priced Corn.
The FIRMS New York, Chicago and Pitts
burg Houses All Gone to the Wall.
Millions Involved in the
Assignment.
A.soclstea Press Dispatches.

New York, Sept. 22.-The announce
ment of the assignment and suspension
of s. v. White & Co., of New York and
Chicago, was made on the stock ex-
change this morning. White says the
failure is due to long speculation in corn
and not in stocks. The liabilities of the
firm are very large, but only few hun
dred shares OF the stock are outstanding
on contract. No estimate can be given.
The climax of today's catastrophe had
been approaching elimination for the
last two weeks. The news, which had
been carefully guarded, leaked out yes
terday afternoon after the closing OF the
stock exchange. An assignment of the
assets of the embarrassed firm was then
said to have been made, but not record
ed. It was only after thoughtful consid-
Grafton and very complete review OF
the situation that it was decided to
make an assignment for the benefit OF
creditors.
There are no contracts outstanding on
the stock exchange, and no excitement
was caused there by the announcement
of the suspension being made. E. G.
Steadman was authorized to make the
following explanation; 1.-The cause OF
the failure is wholly due to the decline
in corn. The house has been heavily
long ON September and October corn,
and the immense receipts were too much
for it to stand"
The private fortune of S. V. White,
noted for the boldness of his speculative
deals, is estimated at $2,000,0O0. A
number of firms who were borrowing
stock from White & Co. received notice
from the firm before the opening of bus
mess today to sell their shares, and the
market took the stock with scarcely
tremor. The failure caused but little
excitement on the exchange, for the rea-
son that but few of the members were
interested in the deal. It is stated that
it will affect Chicago principally. The.
price of corn dropped l. - cents at the
news of the failure.
The Office of the firm after the an
nouncement of the suspension was
crowded with bankers, brokers and re-
porters, all trying to get some informa-
tion in regard to the failure. The firm
had no formal statement to make. 1t
was noted that for some time it had
been preparing for the disaster, which
was seen to be inevitable when the de-
cline in corn began, and for some days
the firm declined to take any large de.
posits. Before the formal announce
ment was made that the firm had gone
under, commission brokers told their
customers to be prepared for it. This
advice started heavy liquidation and
caused the first genuine reaction that
occurred in the stock market for six
weeks, but Lackawanna, which was
always considered under Whites infu-
ence, declined only per cent. Fears
are expressed on many sides that other
houses will be involved, but the MEM
bers of the firm say no other firm is as
sociated with them. The members are
s. v. White and Franklin w. Hopkins.
The opinion seemed to be this after
noon that the firm would resume busi-
ness.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
HOW ABOUT THIS?
ANOTHER MUDDLE ON THE PARK
COMMISSIONERS.
Why Was Not an East Side Man APP
pointed ?-Some Correspon aence from
M. L. Wicks.

The fight between the cable and cleo
trio roads seems to have been carried
into the park commission. Many east
side people seem to think that Commits
sioner Hubbsll, who is the attorney for
the cable road, fights against the inter
est of Eastlake park because the electric
road will soon have line in operation
to the latter place.
There was also some funny business at
Monday afternoons meeting of the
board. To the newspaper reporters
present the impression was given that
Mr.. NJ. L. Wicks had resigned from the
board in favor of ex-Sherif J. G. Kays,
but Mr.. w. G. Hughes yesterday showed
HERALD reporter Mr.. Wickss resigna-
tion, and letter which read as follows
Los ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 20, 1891.
w. C. Hughs, Esq
DEAR SIR-I this day tender my resig-
nation as a member of the park com
missioners, and request the remaining
commissioners to appoint citizen Of
East Los Angeles to occupy the member
ship left vacant by my resignation.
With kindest wishes for the prosp eri-
ty of your park, am, yours truly,
M. L. WICKs.
Mr.. Kays says he could not accept the
position unless perfectly satisfactory to
the east side. M. l.. w.
Los ANGELES, CAL, Sept. 20, 1891.
Park Commission Of the City OF Los Angeles
DEAR SIRs-I hereby tender my resig-
nation as member OF your board. 1t is
with the kindest feelings toward each
that l sever my connection. had re-
quested that Mr.. j. @. Kays be appoint
ed my suscessor. This request I now
withdraw. Mr.. Kays says he would
not Think of accepting the Office after
the opposition which has been devel-
oped. would request you to appoint
some gentleman from the east side ac-
ceptable to the residents of that portion
of the. city. Yours truly.
M. L. WICKs.
In view OF the election OF Mr.. Kays
the commissioners put a new light on
the proposition. Any way, why should
not East Los Angeles have good park :?
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
The Vatican has HOO rooms.

Cleveland's Baking Pow
der leavens best. The loaf
is ine-not coarse grained;
cake and breads do not dry
up and get husky" but
keep moist and fresh.
The reason is the strength
of Cleveland's comes from
cream of tartar and soda,
nothing else. 1t is not
cheapened with ammonia or
alum. Cleveland's is whole
some; leavens most and
leavens best.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
YOsEMIrE PARK.
An Important Expedition Undertaken in
the Interest of the Nation.

the 1nbeTebt OF tno NHbhOu.
WAwONA, CAL, Sept. 22.-Captain
Wood and a detail of United States
troops, accompanied by State Forester
Kelly, left here this morning to make a
trip to the mineral district and along the
eastern boundary of the Yosemite ma
tionai reservation. Captain Wood will
investigate the mining inter
ests and other private rights
affected by the reservation with
the view of supplying the necessary in
formation in the case. An effort will be
made to have the boundary line changed.
Property owners on the reservation as
sert that too much territory has been
reserved-whole townships not neces-
sary to the preservation OF the water
shed or natural curiosities. Forester
Kelly will make an examination of the
timber in the mountains on the head
waters of the San Joaquin. in order to
ascertain if an additional reservation is
necessary for the preservation of the
water supply. The presence of troops
this year has prevented forest fires, by
keeping sheep men out of the national
park.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
GREAT Loss OF LIFE
Ascribed to Carelessness and Cowardice
of Italian Sailors.

LONDON, Sept. pa Dutch journal
ist, one of the survivors Of the Italian
steamship Taromina, which recently
sunk on the coast OF Greece, has written
letter in which he makes serious
charges against the Italian officers. He
says the vessels crew, led by the first
officer, basely deserted the captain, and
they clambered like rats aboard the
Thessalia. Only handful of the sailors
remained loyal, and they were unable
to lower the Taromina's boats, which
were filled with articles, and SO securely
fixed and sheltered from the sea that it
was impossible to launch them. Con-
tinuing, he says, the passengers could
not find any life RATS or life-saving ap-
paratus of any kind, and he attributes
the great loss OF life to these defects.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-23
Snicide of Ralmaceda.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22.-At a late
hour last night Acting Secretary Whar-
ton received cablegram from United
States Minister Egan, confirming the
report of the suicide of Balmaceda.
Although several kilograms have been
received from Chile at the headquarters
of the Chilean Congressional ENJOYS in
this city during the past few days, none
make any specific mention of the suicide
of Balmaceda on Saturday.