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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
WHOLE No. 1175.
rested for moment on Trevor's hand

rested for moment on Trevor's hand
some face.
'Is it youP" she whispered. "Ah,
feared we should never meeti'
MY darling" he said. 'If you
knew how I loved you and longed for
your
She smiled-a brief, happy smile
and then suddenly her waking facul-
ties returned with all their force. She
broke from his arms in terror.
'Let me gor' she cried. ''Where
am L? How did 1 come here? Where
is my aunt? Oh, please let me go!"
Forgive mel" Trevor exclaimed.
You have been walking in your
sleep"
''Oh, how dreadful" she cried, ready
to burst into tears. ''How could you
- Why did you"
"Forgive me, implore you!" Trevor
cried. Il could not help it. have
loved you for six long weeks. A pict-
ure-your Photographic
Did you have it?" she said breath
lessly, Yours came to me, but I did
not suppose"
Tell me who you areI" Trevor
cried, passionately. do not let mere
conventionality stand between us. You
are mine-I know it! You have loved
me as I have loved you. Is it not
so?''
He took step nearer, but she turn
ed and fled from him. Her blue robes
fioated out of his grasp
A little, violet-scented handkerchief
fell at his feet, and it bore the name of
Alys Vane.
Trevor caught it up and pressed it
to his lips.
'.It is fate!' he said. How could 1
think it was chance?"
The next morning he sent his card
to Miss Vane. Not she, but an elderly
lady. met him in the parlor.
! MY dear SIR" she said, quite stiffiy,
my niece has just told me most ex-
traordinary tale. She notified me
that gentleman would call this morn
| ing, most likely
"a suitor for her hand" Trevor in
terposed. Madam. Hove your niece.
l desire to have her become my wife. :"
But my dear sir,'' said the old
lady, 1--WE don't know you at all! You
may be a-a-I don't know whatr'
Il see you register from New York. :"
said Trevor, with smile. You know
my father, perhaps james Percy Win
ton?n
':Ahem! No. 1 don't know him,
butmare you James Percy Winton's
son?"
Trevor never before knew what a
great thing it was to have father
worth several millions. He had nc
sooner established his identity than the
old lady said, quite warmly:
'Well. I'm sure 1 don't understand
this nonsense, but you and Alys car
fix it between YOU"
This is how Trevor found himself
there, holding Alys Vane's two little
trembling hands in his, while he asked
her to be his wife, and she gave him &
glad consent.
Il have loved you ever since the
night my photographs came home, .
she said. Your picture was among
them, and knew the moment I saw i
that I should love you forever. Wasn't
it strange.
No." said Trevor, kissing her ten.
derly, lit is not strange. In this life,
my darling, what is to be is, in spite o.
circumstances Saturday Night.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

In conclusion: With the pleasant memo
ries of the past year pertaining to our business
relations, and the auspicious opening of the
new, we take occasion to express our thanks to
friends, patrons, and the public in general, for
the liberal patronage they have bestowed upon
us. In return, we feel that in no better way
can we demonstrate our appreciation than by
continued adherence to uniform courtesy and
fair dealing mutually pleasant and advanta-
geous to ourselves and patrons.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04

George Bancroft's library is reputed
to be one of the best private collections
of books in the country. 1t contains
about 10000 volumes, among which
are many works in foreign languages,
and every book in the collection has a
value apart from its selling price. The
books were closely packed in the four
rooms that comprised Mr.. Bancroft's
literary workshop, and there was never
was any attempt made to display them.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
Surprising a Tiger.

Not long since a Chinaman was
walking near Singapore eating piece
of sugar-cane, when a tiger came out
of the long grass and snuffed at him.
The Chinaman struck him over the
nose with the sugar-eane and went on
eating. This so surprised the tiger
that he beat a retreat.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-03-04
The Oak.

The heart o! ne oak begins to rot at
about the age @: 800 years. The holly
oak alone esca .,es this law, it is said,
and there is a specimen of this aged
40 years in ez stence near Aschaffen-
burg in Germany.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
The Great International Convention OF
Christian Workers.

The sixth Annual Convention of Christian
Workers, chiefly of those in the United States
and Canada. will be held in the First Congre>
ga tional Church, Washington. D. c., for seven
days beginning Wednesday, November s. 1t
il under the direction of Committee repre-.
senting pastors, evangelists and city mission
workers in the United States and Canada. and
will bring together large number Of such
workers. The last Annual Convention at
Hartford. Conn.,, was attended by at least a
thousand ministers Of different denomina-
tions and as many as three thousand other
delegates. 1t is not for any particular organ
ization or Association, but for all evangelical
Christians engaged or interested in various
forms OF Christian effort, the object being to
become acquainted with each other, to com.
pare methods and plans OF work, and to re-
ceive from each other hints, suggestions, &c.
by which their mutual usefulness may be in.
creased.
Members of all Christian denominations are
eligible as delegates and any Christians who
are engaged or interested in practical Chris.
tian effort, evangelistic work, Christian En-.
deavor. City Mission, or special church Agen.
cies among the classes not reached by the ordi
nary and regular ministrations of the church
are invited to be present as delegates. with The
privilege of participating in the discussions
and proceedings. and obtaining reduced enter.
tainment and railroad srates. These conven.
lions. beyond all other agencies. have proved
to be most wonderful inspiration and educa
ton for all kinds of practical Christian work,
Several cities are already competing for tn,
convention of 1892. 1t has never been held 81
near us as Washington. D. c.. and doubles
will not be again for many years. SO that thi
| is an exceptional opportunity for those In thil
vicinity who are interested in any variety o
| practical Christi an work.
| Full particulars may be obtained by address
| ing the Secretary, Rev. John c. Collins, New
Haven, Conn.
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western Lunattc Asylum.

A meeting of the Directors OF the Western
Lunatic Asylum was held on last Thursday
The annual Report of the efficient Superinten-
proved. The Directors found that this noble
State charity was we'll conducted in all re-
spects. In his Report the Superintendent does
not ask for any additional appropriation ex
cept for the support of the additional number
of patients that will occupy the new building
erected for their accommodation. The Report
of the superintendent says
"The total number of patients on October l.
1890. was 603-29i male and 300 female. There
have been 12l patients admitted this year-7t
males and As females. The number of read
missions during the past fiscal year was 22-lt
%aes and females New patients admitted
There have been 7A patients under their
treatment during the year OF which 374 were
male and $50 female. Removed, l15-4 male
whom 2S6 are male and 3l3 are female.
The average monthly number of patients IL
6lS. The daily average 6l.
The number who have recovered and were
discharged was 50, If whom 81 were male and 2;
females. The number improved 1913 males
and females. Unimproved, AZ male and {
female. Died, 34-25 males and female.
Inc nlgnest number OF patients present al
any one time during the year was on Angus
81. when there were 632 under treatment. The
lowest number present was on September 80
when there were 500 being treated at the asy
lum.
The percentage of recovery for the year was
66. Th1s percentage Is based on admissions
during the year and not on the whole number
treated.
Number OF patients admitted from 1927 to the
present date, 4,36S; died, I.25l; cured and dis.
charged. 2.5OS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
InstituttOn for the DeaT and Dumb and
the Blind.

The annual meeting of the Board of Visitors
OF this benefcent Institution was held on last
ThurIday, ct which the Report of the Super
| intendeut Captain Thomas 8. Doyle was read
and approved. The Institution is well con
Quoted and the past year was a very. success
| full one The pupils have been increasing and
| the accommodations are not sufficient for the
n number now there, and there are others who
should be there getting the benefits of the edu-
cation there given, and the Superintendent re,
commends a special appropriation of SIS. 900 for
the erection of s. new building for that purpose,
and also an increase of 81. 500 of the annual ap-
preparation, both of which were adopted by
the Board. The receipts during the past fiscal
year, eading September 30tb, 1891, from all
sources amounted s36 1872. 9S, and the expenses
a34 20; the balar sls4l.69 will be expended
| In puttir new roof on tho main building
and repairing the water p pcs. Miss Gay
Trout was elected Teacher In the place Of Miss
Sh9cSelford, resigned and J.W. McCambridge
in the place Of J. G. Ryan, deceased.
| Every deaf and dumb and blind child in the
State from TO 2l years of age should be at this
Institution. 1t is good home and good
school and Is free of cost, save to those able to
pay, and they are required to pay for Their
board only-tuition is free. Besides those now
| in the Institution, there are, according to the
estimate of the Superintendent, about fifty
more in the State who should be there:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
PARNASSUS.

DEATHS OF WALTER sILLING AND MRS. LOUISA
RIMEL-DEPUTY POSTMASTER A. a. EsKRIDeE
MISS BLANCHE LYNCH-FRosT.
The death of Walter. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Silling that occurred on the ID tn inst,
was shock to this community. He had been
complaining for several weeks and had been
confined to his room about q week with, as
was thought, O mild attack Of typhoid fever,
that only assumed a dangerous phase within a
few hours of Its fatal termination. He was a
promising young nan, was in his nineteenth
year, and OF a gentle and retiring disposition
The remains were held until his brother,
Hardy could reach home from Indiana, and on
the 10th, the funeral took place from the NJ. E.
Church South at this place, and was condu cted
by the pastor of the family, Rev. Mr.. Glasgow
of Union Presbyterian church. assisted by Rev,
r. NJ. Wheeler. pastor of the church at this
place. The beautiful casket furnished by MIR
E. Bear, undertaken of Churchville. was cover
ed with flowers. Seldom have SO many floral
tributes been laid with loving hands on the
bier of SO young man as accompanied Walter
to his last resting place. The pail. bearers
selected from his Intimate associates, were
Messrs. Witt Driver. Lee Burgandine, Wayt
Irvine, Lee Dunlap. James Floyd and Hewitt
Mrs. Louisa, wife of John Rimel, aged about
so years, died at her residence near here on thu
| 18th instant. The funeral and interment took
piece from Mt. Zion U. 3. Church.
The efficient deputy postmaster. A. a. Esk
ridge. Esq.,, of Staunton. passed through oul
village last week on his tour of inspection o.
the offices of the county. Mr.. E. is performing
for the department O volunt ary task mot even
the expenses to make the tour being betrayed
and has executed the disagrseable undertaking
with the sole object to elevate and improve
the postal service He deserves and will re-
ceive the praise of the public for his painstak.
ing, earnest effort to:secure an improvement o
the mail service of our county. His reports thu
department will note want of each locality fol
better postal facilities we'll as the condition
| and working Of each office. and will give each
office standing for efficiency on the records o
t1e department according to the grade. Mr.. E
| has assigned them. There is room for improve
ment in this branch of the service and the pub
lie will hail with delight better postal facilities
| Miss Blanche Lynch. of Mt. Crawford, il
visiting here. and is the guest OF the family 0
| Rev. r. M. Wheeler.
| Heavy frosts and ice have put in their ap
pearance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
Death of Gen, W. II, +, Lee.

This distinguished soldier and congress.
man, whose illaess we have heretofore men-
TONED, died of valvular disease of the heart
on last Thursday, at his residence, Ravens
worth, in Fairfax county, Virginia. His
death is deeply deplored, and it irflicts
great loss to the State.
In speaking of him, tie Alexandra Ga
zette says ''his death is regretted by all the
many who knew him; the more so by those
who knew him we'll. Gen. Lee, like his faith
er, was naturally quiet and retiring, and In
his intercourse with others, when right and
principle were not involved, invariably act
ed in accordance with the rule of noblesse
oblige, but when they were involved, he
was as firm in support of his convictions as
any other man could be. He stood four
square to all the winds that blew, but al.
ways with the propriety that characterize
the perfect gentleman. He did his duty to
his God, his family, his State and his coun-
try, and did it well, and executed faithfully
all the trusts committed to him 10 both mill.
tary and civil life. He liked the old man.
ners and customs of Virginia, but tried to
conform to the new order of things with be.
coming grace, and did SO with no audible
complaint aud with NO ueeless repinings.
He served his State efficiently in her Sem
ate and in the national Congress, and in the
Confederate army he filed, by merlted
promotion, every position from Captain up
to Major General of Cavalry. 1t was diff.
ferent once, but Virginia can ill afford to
part with such man now, and in his death,
as in that OF his illustrious father, she has
lost true and gallant son, who, when not
on duty, was as gentle as a woman. Her
fame has been increased by having had
such son. May she have many more like
him."
The following ia brief sketch of his
life:-
William Henry Fitzhugh Lee, the second
son of Gen. Robert E. Lee, was born at
Arlington, Va, May 81, 1887. After grad.
uation at Harvard College in 1857 he was
appointed second lieutenant in the Sixth
Infantry, United States Army, and served
in the Utah campaign under Gen. Albert
Sidney Johnston and later in California.
Leaving the army in 1853 he took charge Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
DEATHS.

PETERsON.-At Mcdowell, Highland county,
October 18th, of cancer, Mr.. q. W. Peterson,
In the 5Sth year OF his age.
GREGORY.-In this city. Wednesday morning,
the 18th instant. of heart-disease, Mre. Sallie
Gregory, wife of Mr.. Addison Gregory aged
6S years.
MICHAEL.-At the residence OF his brother in
Basic City. Sunday morning, the IL tn instant,
Mr.. Chas Michael. son of Mr.. w. H. Michael,
aged 10 years. He was buried at FrIeden's
church In Rockingham.
W!LSON.-At his residence near Windy Cove
church e,s . Bath county, Wednesday morning.
farmer. about IS years OF age.
ARBOGAST.-In Lewisburg, w. Va at the
home of Mesars. Law & Haudley, OF gastric
fever; MI: J. Howard Arbogast, son OF Mr..
hontas county, w. Va. aged 20 years, 10
months and days.
JONES.-Ellen NJ. Jones, wife of Mr., e. W.
Jones, died of paralysis at her home near
Peach GROVE, Monday. October 18th. after an
illness OF several weeks. Her age was 50 years.
3months and 8 days. The deceased had been
member Of the Baptist church for some
years, and lived a consistent Christian life.
Her funeral took place Wednesday morning
at MI. Crawford, Rev. Juo. ii. Taylor con-
Quoting the services.
RHODES AT his home in Rockingham. on
the 18th instant. of cancer of the Stomach, Mr.
Cyrus Rhodes. in the S4th year of his age. He
was the father of IL children of whom 8 sur
V1ve him: me sons are: John NJ, James NJ 9.
and Franklin Pierce. The daughters are: Mrs.
Geo. W. Reherd, Mrs. James E. Reherd, Mrs
B. B. Cooley, OF Rockingham county; Mrs. B.
+. Armentrout. of Orange county, and Mrs.
r. v. Shipley of Maryland. His aged widow
stilllives, and has the sympathy of the en-
tire community.
BUSH.-At Mt. Crawford, Rockingham coun-
ty,Wednesday, October 4th. Mr.. Lewis Bush,
aged 80 years. months and "a days. He was
member OF the M e. Church South. He had
ginia and Elizabeth, Rev. DavidiBush, of
Loudoun circuit, and Charles E. Bush, OF
Strasburg, two OF his sons, attended the fu-
neral. He has another son a preacher in the
West Virginia Conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
M MARRIAGES,

WILsON-HOGsETT.-O I4th, 1891, at
Churchville, VIM. r. Wilson and Cora E..
Hogsett, daughter of John Hogsett.
CK-GOOSBY.-October IA, 1891, at Bates
Vile, Albemarle county, Peter M. Llvick, of
Staunton, and Ellen COSBY.
BYRD-HARRISON.-In Bethlehem Church
near Tenth Legion, Rockingham county,
Wednesday, October 18th, by Rev. Patterson
Fletcher, Mr.. Jas. @. Byrd and Miss Mamie
Gordon Harrison.
WILLIAMS-HEPLER.- Clifton Forge,
Allegheny county. on the Sth instant, at the
residence of Mrs. w. II. VanLear, the sister OF
the bride. by Rev. Mr.. Fizer. Mr.. L. NJ. Will
Hepler. of Augusta county. They left the
next morning for Parkersburg. W. Va, the
home OF the groom.
LAUHTER-DEARING- Shendun Thurs
day, the 9Th instant, by Rev. A. F. Laird.
Mr.. w. NJ. Slaughter to Miss 8. q. Dearing,
Geughter of Mr.. Newton bearing.
ROBERT5ON-SHELTO the Baptist
church OF this city. ats o'clock. Wednesday
morning, October 18th, by Rev. Jas. Nelson
DID,, Mr.. III. NJ. Robertson and Miss Ella
shelton, daughter of DR.. L. W. Shelton. The
bridal couple took a trip to Niaga,a Falls and
some and valuable,
GILKESON-LEYBURN.- the home of the
parents of the bride in Lexington, Tuesday
morning, october 18th. by Rev. Dr. T. T.. Pres
ton, assisted by Rev. A. r. Cooke, Rev. Chss
D; Gilk eson, OF Beverly. Randolph county
ter OF Mr.. Edward J. Leyburn, of Lexington
The groom is a recent graduate OF Washing
ton & Lee University.
KEISER-DWYER.-Iu the Presbyterian
church in Harrsonburg, on the 8th instant
by Rev. l.. B. Johnston, Mr. Thomas Keiser
OF Lursy. Page county, and Miss Carrie
Dryer, daughter OF Mr.. ]. Fl. Dwyer, of Har-
risonburg.
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bushels..................o4,5OO 500, OCO

IOtal, .........64 500, OC0 q, 10000
approximately $1,000. 900 bushels Of the sur
plus has been cleared for foreign markets, and
l65 600. 900 remains to be moved If wanted.
The worlds wheat production this season is
practically equivalent to the normal require
ments OF this grain. The deficiency in rye in
Europe is very considerable, but the situation
as whole does not appear to Justify expecta,
tions OF especially extreme figures on this crop
unless something decid eddy adverse overtakss
the coming crop prospect.
Wheat values have not made an unusual
change the past week, and speculative interest
mas been OF moderate proportions.
The new corn is rapidly getting into cribbing
condition and merchantable order. The Gov.
eminent report suggests about 2,OOO,O 5000
bushels. and this is not likely to be essentially
exceeded by the final calculations
The oats crop appears to have turned out
moie favorably than expected, the official esti.
mate indicating about 750, 900. 900 bush els. This
grain has moved into consumption earlier than
usual to a considerable extent.
. The barley crop appears to be fully rs. 100000
bushels, and rye 80 100000 to 100000.
The entire cereal production in the United
States this year now indicates an aggregate of
S.46 100000 bushels. against 2.5l5.OOOOOO last
year, and about the same as the total In
1889.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
6.9a5O OO bushels for the week. against 7,467. 600
the preceding week and 1856 900 last year.
Corn receipts were Ills 900 bushels, against
l.24S0OO the preceding week. and 2,OSS 900 last
year."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
PJBLIC SPEAKING

Col. n. ]. williams and G. W. Kolner. Dem.
ocratic candidates for the House of Delegates
for Augusta County will speak at the fallow-
ing times and places
Greenville Friday 10th att P. M.
New Port, Saturday 18th at 2 P. M.
Churchville, Friday Ord at 8 P. NJ.
Mt Scion. Saturday Oath at P. M.
Craigsvile, Wednesday 2Sth at 2 P. M.
Hon. Ed. Echols will speak at Buffalo Gap
Saturday oath at 2 P. M,
Capt. Jas. Bumgardner at New Hope we'd
nesday 21st at 2 P. NJ, and at Waynesboro'
Saturday oath at P. M.
Hon. JAS l.. Gordon has been invited and is
expected to speak at the Courthouse on Court
day, the Goth.
vIndIcator copy. JOHN N. OP1E,
Chairman,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE RAILRoAD.-Tht
body of Robert Lewis, a co!ored man, about u
years of age, who had been on a spree on Sat
urday and Sunday, was found dead on the
track of the Richmond AMI Allegheny Rail
road Sunday night abouta mile from Clifton
Forge. His leg was cut off and his neck bro
ken He had a bottle of liquor On lis person
which was the cause of the fatal accident.
The jury of the inquest held on Monday rem
dered a verdict that his death was caused by
walking negllgentlyin front of the engine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Gov. DAVID HILL OF N. Y.-Gov. Hill OF
New York will deliver the address today at
the unwilling of the statue at Atlanta, Ga, OF
Henry W. Grady, the Journalist. Orator, and
Patriot. On his way thither he. and the gen
tlemen accompanying him, including Senator
VOORHEES, of Indiana and Gen Slocum of N. Y.
arrived in Richmond last Monday morning,
where they were handsomely received by the
citizens, and banquetted in the evening oy the
Powhatan Club. During the banquet, Mr..
CLARK Howell, Speaker of the Georgia House oil
Representatives and editor of the Atlanta
Constitution arrived from the South and was
introduced. After the banquet, the party were
escorted by the 1st Va. Regiment and the
Powhatan Club to the Academy of Music
where he ddressed very large audience, and
was followed by Senator Voorhees,, Gov Nc.
Kinney, Gen. Slocum and Clark Howell. The
party then went to the Executive Mansion
where short reception was held after which
they were escorted to the depot by a military
company, leaving on a special train at II. Is fol
Atlanta.
WHEAT DEsTRoYEp.-It is reported that
in North Dakota and Minnesota from two
millions to five millions of bushels of wheat
hava hepn dpctrnvnd fu min ond mind
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

sHENDUN.-Last Thursday. the 18th Instant,
was the first anniversary of the birth OF Shen-
DIM which has grown in one year from httle
hamlet to an industrial town of l2Oo 1nnaoi-
tarts, with bright promise OF becoming
large and prosperous town. 1t has many ma
tural advantages. and its progress Is not douot
In l. but we'll assured.