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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
a T EHIGH VALLEY R.R.
lMNR& 7 (P s. r. r. r. Co., Lessee.)
| tBrHW y ARRANGEMENT OF PAssEN-
u GER TRAINS,
H NOV 10, 1891.
Passenger trains leave ShI

~ Passenger trains leave Shen-
andoah for Penn Haven Junction, Mauch Chunk,
Lehighton, Slatington, White Hail. Catasauqua,
Allentown, Bethlehem Esston, New York,
Philadelphia, Hazleton, Weatherly, Quakake
Junction, Dclano and Mahanoy City at 5.4T, 740,
a.O8 a. m, 10 30, $40, 5.26 p. m.
For New York, 5.47, 7.4O, e.os a. M, 1850, BIO,
5.26 p. m.
Pittston, Laceyville, Towanda, Sayre, Wayerly,
Elmira, Rochester Niagara Falls and the West,
1914 a. m, $40 p m, no connection m Tor Roehes-
For Belvidere, Delaware Water Gap and
StrOudsJurg, 5.47 a. m, 526 p. m.
For Lambertville and Trenton 0.0S a. m.
For Tunkhannock 1041 a. m $40, 526 p. m.
For Auburn, Ithaca, Geneva and LYONS, 10.41
a. m, 526 y. m.
For Jeanesville Lewiston and Beaver Meadow,
740 9.08 a. m, l252, 5.26 p m.
For Audenred HaZleton, Stockton and Lum-
ber Yard 547 74O 90S, lO.4l a. m, 1852, $40,
For r Scranton 5.47, 9Os lO41 a. M, 91O, $50 p.
For HazlebroolS, Joddo, Drifton and Freeland,
5.47, 740 9.08, l04l a. m, 1852, 3.10 5.26 p. m.
For Ashland, Girardville and Lost Creek 4.27,
74s, S52 1918 a. m 1.O5, l4O, 41O, 6.35, 500, Ola
p m
Shamolkin, S.52, iO.l5 a. m, l!4O 40, sO6 p M
For YateSVille, Park Place, Mahanoy City ard
Delano, 547 740, 99S a. m, 1852, $40, 5.26, BOB,
Trains viii leave Shamol1in at 7.55, 1l.55 a. M,
2.10, 430, e.40 p, N. and arrive at Shenandoah at
Leave Shenandoah for Pottsyille, $50 7.40,
9.Os, 1852 "A. m, 1252, 300 4.10, 526 s.O3 p. m.
Leave Pottsville for Shenandoah, 500 I40,
9O5 1918, 114s a. m 800, $50, 200, 7l5, $50 p.
Leave Shenandoah for Hazleton, 547 740, 9.0S,
1041 a. m. 1252 800, 526 SOB p. m.
Leave Hazleton for Shenandoah, 730 9.15,
If .06 a. M, IL 49, $40, $50 7,05, 756 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Trains leave for Ashland, Girardville and Lost
Creek, $50, H. 35 a. m, 2.45 p. m.
For Yatesville Park Place, Mahanoy City,
Delano, Hazleton, Black Creek Junction. Penn
Haven Junction, Mauch Chunk, Allentown,
Bethlehem Easton and New York, 800 a m,
LAO p m.
For Yatesville Park Place, Mahanoy City and
Delano, 800 a. M LAO, 440, SOB p. m.
Leave Hazleton for Shenandoah, 500 a. M,
1.45, 437 D. m.
Leave Shenandoah for Pottsville, $50, 500
8. a m, 2 As p M
Leave Pottsville for Shenandoah, lO,4O a. m
l,35, 430, o.15 p. m.
e. b. BYINGTON,
Genl Pass. Agt,, South Bethlehem, Pa.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
TINE TABLE IN EFFECT NOVEMBER l5, 1891

Trains leave Shenandoah as follows:
For New York via Philadelphia, week days,
10 7.48 a. m. For New York via Mauch Chunk,
week days, 5 25, 7.20 a. rR., 2.35 ESQ p. m.
For Reading and Philadelphia, week days,
2.10, 5.25, 7.20 a. M 235 ESQ, 800 p m. Sunday,
2.1O, T.48 a. m, 430 p, M
For Harrisburg, week days, 2.iO, 7.9O a. M,
For Allentown, week days, 79O a. M, 1885,
2.50 p. m.
For Pottsvlle, week days 21O, 7.9O a. M, 12. .S5,
$50 555 D. m Sunday, 2.l0, 74S a. M. 4.30 p. m.
For Tanaq ia and Mahanoy City, week days,
210, 525 7.20 a. M, 1875, $50, 555 p M Sunday,
2.10, 7.4S a. m, 4,3O p. m. Additional for Nah
anoy City, week days, 700 p M
For Lancaster and Columbia week days, 72O
For Wiliiamsport Sunbury and Lewisburg,
week days, 325, 40, ll.3O a. m, l.35, 100 p m
For Mahanoy Plane, week days, 30, 8.25, 5.55,
sunday lay 2i0, 825, 7ls al a. n SO5, 4SO p M
For Girardville (Rappahannock Station J,
week days, 2.10, 3.25, 5.25, 7.2O, ll3O M X 30,
l35 $50, 555 100 925 p. m. Sunday, 2.iO, 3.25,
For Ashland and Shamokin, week days, S.25,
Ss5 20 liSO a, M oI ls6 7'oo' S'So p M sun
TRAINS FOR SHENANDOAH:
Leave New York via Philadelphia, week days,
T. 45 a. m, 30 400, 7.30 p M. IL. 10 night. sun
day, 800 p. m, IL. Is night
Lsave New York via Mauch Chunk, week days
| 430, S45 a. M, 100, 345 p m Sunday, 100 a. m
Leave Philadelphia week days, 40 1000 n. m
| 400, 800 p m, from Broad and Callowhill and
835 a. m, II 30 p. m. from 9Th and Green streets
Sunday, 905 a M, ll.3O p, m, from 9th ano
| Green.
Leave Reading, week days, .s5, Z TO- 1905, 1l.5C
| a. IN 5.55, 757 p m. Sunday, l33, l0.4S a. m.
Leave Pottsvillo, week days, 2,40, 7,40 a. IN.
1890 6,11 p. IA. Sunday 2.4O, 100 a. m, 205 p. m
| Leave Tanaqua, week days, 3.2O, S.4S, llS a
m, 1.2l, 7l3 9lS p. M. Sunday S2O TAB a. M
Leave Mahanoy city, week days, $40 9.1s
l1.47 a m, Isl, 742 9,44 p. m. Sunday 3.46, 81
| a. m, $40 p m
Leave Mahanoy Plane, week de IS, 2.40, 400
| p. IN. Sunday 2.40, 400 S.27 a. m, 3.37, 5Ol p. IN
Leave Girardville, (Rappahannock Statlon)
weeks days, 247 407 636, o. Al u. m, 1905, PIG
5.26, 6.32 SOB, 1905 p. m. Sunday, 247, 4O7, S.3a
a. m, 3.4l, 5.07 p. m.
Leave Williamsport, week days, 800 945, 115
a. m, 3.35, 11.l5p m Sunday, lilo p, m.
For Baltimore, Washington and the West VII
b. & o. R r. through trains leave Girar
Avenue station, Philadelphia, (P. & r. II. R.l a
355, SOL H. 2T a. m, g. SO, 542, T. l3 p. m, Sunday
$3.50, S02 ll.27 a. m, 3.56, 542, 1l3 p. m.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION,
Leave Philadelphia, Chestnut Street WhaI
ana South Street Wharf
FOR ATLANTIC CITY.
Week days-EXpress, 900 o. m, 200, 400 p. II
Accommodation, 500 a. M, SEQ p. m.
Sunday-EXpress, 900 a. m. Accommodation
500 a, m, 430 p. m.
and Arkansas Avenues-Week days, Express
7.30, 90) a, M, 400 p. m. Accommodation, 81
/ a. m, 43O p m. Sunday Express, 400 p. II
: Aceommoda tion, 1880 a. M 4.3O p. m.
@. G.. HANCOCK, Genl Pass'r Agt.
A. A. MCLEOD, Pres Genl Manager,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
Panic in a Theatre.

ROCHESTER,, April 1.-The Can't Be
Worse Dramatic Company attempted to
give performance at the Bijou Theatre
last night called "The Defeated Candi-
dates The audience began presenting
the actor with eggs, carrots and brick
bats from the galleries, and in the ex-
citement the first balcony gave way,
throwing number of people to the
lower floor; distance of 10 feet Several
were injured and have been taken to the
hospital
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
weather Report.

wAsHIN0roS, April l.--For New England
Faio; southerly winds; slightly warmer.
For Eastern New York ANA Eastern Penn
sylvania; Fair; southerly winds stationary
temperature,
For New Jersey: Fair aud warmer preceded
with light rains; southeasterly winds;
For Western New York and Western Penn
ylvania. F.iir weather and warmer southcry
winds.
For Maryland and Delaware; Cloudy weather
with light rains; slightly warmer southerly
winds.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01

CoEuMBUs, o., April 1.-The commit
tee appointed by the Ohio House of Rep
resentatives to Investigate the charge
that r. K Dougberty of FayeCte county,
received 49, 800 to vote for John sherman
for United States Senator, have reported
The report completely exonerates Mr..
DOugherty, and says th9re is not one
iota Of evidence TO sustain tine charge.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
Hotel Pronrietors Rejoice.

AsBURY PARK; N. j., April There
is general rejoicing among hotel proprie-
tors and boarding-house keepers of Long
Branch, Seabright, Red Bank, Asbury
Park, Ocean Grove, Belmar and other
resorts, over the announcement that
there will be racing at Monmouth Park
this summer. The farmers in the county
are also greatly pleased at the decision
of the racing officials
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
GOV. Flowor,. Condition.

ALBANY, N. Y, April Gov Flower
will not resume his duties in the Execu-
tive Chamber for a day or two. He has
recovered from his illness, except that he
is still a little weak, and his physician
has ordered him to rest for few days.
He still transacts important business at
the Executive Mansion.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
Tho noctor settIes.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April 1.-The suit
which was begun by David $. Hankin-
son against DR.. T. B. Flagler for $4,000
damages for alternating the affections Of
the plaintiffs wife, was settled yesterday
by the physician paying the complainant
ei 600 The doctor then left town. Mrs.
Haakinson is still in the aim shouse un-
der treatment for the morphi ne habit
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
ne neekhnnds Ln.t.

CINCINNATI April 1.-The great excur-
sion steamer Golden Rule, plying in tho
New Orleans trade, was burned TO the
waters edge last evening, and the best
information obtainable is that i've lives
were lost--all deck hands A dozen pas
Eengers had narrow escapes.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
Shot uImse1f in the Head.

RosLYN, L. l., April l. - Valentine
Downing, retired merchant and ex-
postmaster of this village, has com
mitted suicide by shooting himself in the
head with revolver 1t is supposed he
had become respondent over recent
financial losses.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
STANDARD Oil Capital Increased.

New York, April IA special meet
ing Of the stockholders of the Standard
Oil Company was held at noon at the
Company's Office for the purpose of in
creasing the capital stock from 50, 900,
600 to $1,000, 000 The increase was
ordered made. The additional capital is
to be used for buying independent plants
and TO pay for some recent purchases OF
small concerns.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, april 1. - All the
collieries of the Philadelphia g. Reading
Coal and Iron Company in Schuylkill
county, except Brookside at Tower
City, and Lincoln at fremont, were or
dered to suspend operations last night
and remain closed until Monday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
Canadians Hunt at Their own Risk.

LONDON, April Lord Salisbury
has refused to consent to indemnify the
Canadian sealers this year for any loss
they may sustain by being excluded
from Behring Sea. The Canadian seal
ers have been infor : ID that they will go
to sea at their own risk, and cannot lay
claim to any protection from the British
or Canadian governments if they go into
those waters.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
Negroes Leave the Adlrondaok..

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 31.-A party OF
ninety negroes, en- route from the
Adirondacks, passed through Buffalo
last evening The party has been passed
along by the various poormasters of
Erie County until they fell into the
hands of Buffalo's poormaster AID were
sent on to Dunkirk
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
A Terrible sight.

ASHLAND, Pa. April IA 5-year-old
child of Louis Bubble was burned to
death by playing with fire. The little
one's parents were witnesses to the ter
rible sight, but were too far away to
reach her in time
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
Kiilsd MhIIa see.sauinp.

NYAcK, N. Y, April Harry Stalter,
a bright 11-year-old boy, of Haverstraw,
who was buried yesterday, met his death
from blow on the head by heavy
board while see-sawing He lived only
a short time after the accident.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
No reason to release Mrs. osborne.

LONDON, April In the House of
Commons Home Secretary Matthews
stated, in reply to a question, that there
was no reason at present to Justify the
release from prison of Mrs. Florence
Ethel Osborne, who stole the Hargrave
Jewels.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
Deya's Tax Bin sieued,

ALBANY, April 1.-Goy, Flower has
signed Assemblyman DeyO's bill amend
ing tax assessment laws, which will go
far toward reaching personal property.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-04-01
DHILADELPHIA s. READING r. r.

Genr Pass. Agt,, south Bethlehem, Pi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

The encsnpn-nt in q Dozen obvious ways
viii be Of advantage to Washington. One Of
the nest important Of the beaefts OF the event
win be the education Of the public in the main
fsets Of the capitals history, and Of i;s relation
20 the nation, ard together with a better
undertaking. Of the citg's character.
enterprise and resources - well as its eX-
ternal attractions, will come affection for
ard patriotic pride in the capital. Wash
ington has suffered severely from the
lack Of this regard on the part Of great
numbers Of Americans, especially in the west,
who have never known the city either through
personal inspection or thorough reading, or who
have no other idea Of the capital than that
which Is based upon the recollection of that
far different city which existed here thirty
Year, age. Within the last week thousands Of
visitors have carried to all parts Of the re-
public knowledge Of and admiration for the
new, progressive and beautiful W a. hin zton The
encsmpuent STARS, which go to all sections
Of the Union, also carry there the information
concerning the city which is most necessary to
counterfeit ignorant and unreasonias preju-
diees concerning the capital, Of the existence of
which Washington has had frequent evidences,
and TO substitute therefor the intelligent regard
for and pride in the nations city, which the
appropriate sentiments of every good Amer
lean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

There II . bone Of warfare between the re-
publican and democratic parties In New York
tha, bids fair to become a national issue. A
circular issued by the former invited conf
dentiAlly trusty republicans Of discretion to
furnish the names Of any democrats OF their
acquaintance who might be induced" to be-
come republicans. The whole controversy turns
On the secrecy Of the circular and the use Of the
word induced" The democrats charge that
the suggestion conveyed was that Of bribery.
The republican defense 10 that it only meant a
campaign Of education, the forwarding Of doc
umsnss b, any democrat willing to be convinced
by such agency. The democrats ailsge, in re-
tort, that the sending Of sducative documentary
matter need not be under strict iniunctions Of
secrecy. Chairman HAckett, who signed the
circular, defends this point Of attack, too.
These assaults and dsfenses show that the long
deferred campaign has really opened at last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

After the lessons in patriotism impaired by
the events Of last week the school children OF
Washington will this week resume their routine
studies. The public schools OF Washington
are already notably good, and are developing
and improving Just as rapidly as Congress pro-
vidss legislative sanction for and authorizes the
District 10 sKpend it, money upon the wise
projects Of the school authorities. The common
schools Of land mark its power as a factor in
civilization The education Of the mass of
children il the object Of greatest solicitude to
the statesman, TO fathers and mothers, to oil
citizens capable OF appreciating the benefits Of
diffassd intelligence and Of sound principles
widely disseminated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

From sthouand sources. without solicits-
.rpr.ssious 80 to the Grand Army encsmpment
Issues Of TIVE srAR-vhich, IS q whole, was the
Greatest trea, afforded the veterans and other
vi.itors Who possessed the city during the pas.
v.sa. Never in all tn. history Of Journalism
has any one subject been so eIhaus,ively treated
never vas there a happier combination OF fresh
n... and appropriate special features Other
newspapers have frightened their pages
with illustrations, but none ever
smployed the artist to such an extent did
The sTAH on this occasion; the product Of
skilled pencils amazed even those who have
been accustomed to seeing TIE STAR consider
ably in advance OF all Efforts at competition.
Nov that the week and its work are past it
would no. be unreasonable TO suppose that sug-
s.s,ions a. to how this or that might have been
done othsrwise would assert themselves,
the execution could not now be improved
Both we're o. near perfection as seems pos
sible. This extremely satisfactory condition
Of Affairs 10 dus TO the skill and unexcelled
paper which prints all the news and watches
closely the city's every interest. A weil-defned
design Was placed before all the departments
some tine ago ard each man or woman (as the
case might be- responded enthusiastically
Some bore heavy burdens Of responsibility,
others we're in:rusted only with the work OF
execution. but all toiied nobly and almost in
eessantly: al did their best and all are entitled
publicly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

Dr.. Jenkins Il alleged TO have said that he
difnt ekpeet 20 have friend in the world
when the cholera Quarantine was over. Its
safe to predict that success in keeping the
plague out Of the country is likely To secure h m
thousands q friends in inland local ties regard
les. Of any sentiment that NAV e1i-; along the
Atlantic coast among the selfish inconven-
isrcsd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

The death Of Gen John Pope and ex-SpeaLer
Jane. '" Hustled Of New York removes two
veA-known men from the scene Of their labors.
To thess the neerology Of the latter part of last
vs-k requires the addition Of the name Of
Musical Director p. :. Gilmore. All Of these
men we're eminent in their respective fields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

Chicago and New York are anIiously clamor-
ING 70 have their garbage burned. IL is neat,
sfseAeiois method and recommend, itself to
the humane sense furnishing a speedy and
painless death for microbes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

The ckolers situation is better in New York.
No csses have been reported for several DAYS
and 10 10 probable tina: the disease il corraled
for the present The cool weather is likely to
prevent i's spreading with a continuance Of
the present uatehfalness. The great danger
from epidemic 10 no, this season. but next
summer, and precautions should be taken with
reference 10 the liberation Of the seeds Of
Af.S..a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

Senator PETERS solisn harp-hke tones are
again heard predicting victory for the peoples
party in Kansas. The ProPhe; crop in that state
70 always IN . condition OF luxuriant album
dance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

Gov. Flowers experience at the hands of
crank 10 q reminder to the maswumps that
''shAi Internal machine may mean something
bs.idss TammAny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

The Improvement in Mrs. Harrison's condi-
don has elected universal expressions Of salts
fsssioa from the press and people Of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

Mr.. Eli may yet re-embArk on yacht and
.bssd . Buzz~rd Bay relief expedition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

Major Mckinley IL confident He thinks that
the presidency will be presented to Mr.. Har-
risoa . tin plate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-26

Secretary Ruak's weather Is presenting some
very admirable effects in contrast
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-01-08
SKIPPED THE ROPE.

Jailer Peery was very much sur,
prised the other day to find that ore
of his guests had left without payir e
a bill assessed against him by court
aud jury. Horsehoad Bill Davis had
been sentenced to hang Dec. 4, ap.
pealed to the Circuit Court and was
by that granted 60 days for further
proceedings. He proceeded. No.
body knows where, but ho evidently
wearied'of the mouotony of his sur
roundings and went on journey.
He was taken from his cage in the
cell for some purpose, and when he
was locked up again the cage he was
mot in it," but behind it. He con
sidered himself sighted, being a
guest of Importance, aud moved for II.
change of jurisdiction.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-01-08
HOLIDAY DOINGS.

Ten days seems to have been occu-
pied as tho extent of the holidays in
this city. And no such orderly and
conservative Christmas hus over been
celebrated here.
While no sounding of trumpets
proclaimed the hilarity That prevail
ed, Joyous time was in being. The
ball was opened at Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Bane lIigginbothan''s, three miles in
the county, followed by Judge S. G.
and Mrs. Graham, A. b. Buchanan
and wife, Col. aud Mrs. A. j. May.
Mr.. aud Mrs. W. G. Harrisson, Col
and Mrs. H. g. Anderson, who are
known for their elegant entertain
mont, Mr.. and Mrs. A. p. Gillespie,
Major and Mrs. r. r. Henry, Dr. aud
Mrs. james O'Keeffe. aIr. and Mrs
Ell. Baue Hartman and Central Hotel
besides several smaller dinings and
teas. Tho season was wound up by
n beautiful ten party given by Miss
Albro, to few special friends. She
is spoken of as beautiful hostess
beautiful in more senses than one.
An unusual number of dances were
enjoyed at most Of the places alluded
to above. Being little phlegmatic
and rheumatic the News man spent
his holidays in quiet Sway-some.
times enjoying a Spanish siesta, in
place of the dance,
Holiday is past and everybody is
IN good humor.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-01-08
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from prac.
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Con
sumption, Bronchitis. Catarrh, Asth.
ma, and ali Throat and Lung Affec.
tions, also positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and Nervous
Complaints, after having tested it's
wonderful curative powers in thou
sands of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it known to his suffering fel
lows Actuated by this motive and
n desire to relieve human suffering,
| will send free of charge, to all who
desire it, this recipe, i'll German,
French or English. with full direc-
tions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp.
naming this paper. w. A. NoYEs,
$40 Powers Block, Roche ster. N. Y.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-01-08
THE DEBT SETTLEMENT.

Information from Richmond indi
CITES that the settlement of the State
debt will soon he consnmmated. All
thar remains to be done to get The
inatter before the General Assembly,
Is for tho State Debt Commission to
transmit its report of the negotia
tons and agreement to that body.
and this 1t will do as soon as it re.
ceiyes formal notification from the
Olcott Committee of the acceptance
OF the pla6 Of settlement by the bond
holders Tt is eadyarranged that
this notification shall be made forth
with, so that in n very few days the
finance committee on the Legislature
will have the report il, hand and pre-
pare bill for the ratification OF the
agreement, This bill, it goes with
out the saying, will be passed with
out dissenting voice, and the State
debt question will be ended, so far as,
Virginia is concerned,
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1892-01-08
TAZEWELL COLLEGE.

The first public exercises by the
young men of the two literary socie.
ties of Tazewell College were,held in
the chapel Wednesday evening, pre-
ceding the holidays. The NEws nun
was present by invitation. Thepro
gram consisted of readings, essays,
declnmations and debate
/. Reading -"Bfy First Banjo" Sam
Taylor.
III. Essay An Irish Setter, ''R. s. Moss.
III. Dec. National, Nose Hankins.
Nv. Dec.-"Oratory," T. II. Howard.
v. Essay, IS. Bowman.
vi. Essay Christmas, Master II. Stuart.
The essayists and declamers ac.
Quilted themselves very nicely. But
the debate OF the question, rs Pow
erty greater developer of Charac
ter than Riches 2" The first debater,
MIR. S. A. Daniels, made strong ar.
gumont for the affirmative, but got u
little ''of9 in alluding to the poverty
OF Christ. Mr., NJ. B. Crockett had O
compact speech, which he enforced
by good delivery, dnd made a good
strike for the negative. The second
speaker on the affirmative, Mr.. A. p.
Strother, seemed to have caught the
true meaning of the question, and
both in matter and manner, convipc.
ed his hearers that he was no OF di
nary sophomore. There was com.
pactness sud soiidity in Lis agu-