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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
Entertainment at Interchangeable.

On Thursday and Friday nights of this
week the pupils of ''Oak Hill Academy" at
McGaheysville, Rockingham county, will
give an unique entertainment for the benefit
STORY of Columbus. which consists of songs,
addresses, Rotations, dialogues, and tableaux,
illustrative of the life of the great discoverer.
The admission for Thursday night is a book
costing Is cents or more, or 25 cents in money;
and for Friday night 25 cents in money by
adults and 10 cents by children. We hope it
will be numerously attended and generously
patronized. The Principal of this school is
the Rev. G. e. Barglebaugh.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
For the SPECTATOR

ALTON, Va. Dec. II, 1917.
The new preacher, Rev. c. E. Holiday, of
the NJ. E. Church, preached his first sermon
yesterday at Rodes' to large and attentive
audience. From his effort yesterday we think
the Rev. Holiday is good preacher, and the
right man for Rodes Church.
W. H. Hildebrand returned last week from
a six weeks business trip in Southwest Vir-
ginia.
1t is said that old Nelson will send him to
the Leg ature next Fall.
Xmas trade with our merchants is brisk.
Wishing you and your ten thousand of read
ers merry Xmas and a happy New Year
with many returns am, as ever, your friend
TT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

ONH HNJO4S
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. New YQRx M
feb Sly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

We call attention to the announcement of
the Weekly Constitution, published at Allan
ia, Ga The Constitution has the largest num-
Der of subscribers of any weekly newspaper
published in the world, now having more
than $4,000 regular weekly subscribers. 1t
wants zoo, 900, and we commend it to our read
ers. No paper has done more for the up
building of the agricultural interests Of the
South than the Constitution. 1t has worked
for years for the agricultural develop nent OF
this section and for the betterment OF the con-
dition of the farmers
With recent Improvements and additional
facilities the Constitution is now a better news
paper than ever, and is III position to push
with increased vigor its magnificent work for
| the agricultural development of the South.
Being essentially ainewspaper, and at the same
| time deyoting much of its space to the very
best OF current literature ana to srcl, special
features as are of peculiar int crest to the farm
ers, it conimends itself to ever farming house
hold
1t will be glad to furnish sample copies on
! application, and can be gotten by clubbing
with this paper, both of which will De sent
one year for tile low price of $3.50. All club
bing subscriptions should be sent to this pa
per. All requests for sample copies S 1ould be
addressed to the Constitution, Atlanta. Ga
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

w dCooOiO ySolSlooy N'NiA1A'7 W 49, ~
Ladd was married to Mrs. Eliza A. Coffman.
At Swoope to-day Henry H. Hamilton will
marry Miss Mamie J. Wilson.
Tomorrow John S. Sensabaugh will marry
Miss Margaret NJ. Sensabaugh at Newport, and
j. Edward Landes will marry Miss Lillian F.
Mowyer at Stuarts Draft.
On Sunday next, at Mt. Tabor J. W. Proffett
will marry Miss Ida Wiseman.
At Mint Spring, January 18th, Charles E.
Coles, of Nelson county, will marry Miss Will
lie E. Vanfossen.
At Stuarts Draft, David Balsley will shortly
marry Miss Fannie NJ. Diddle
On Wednesday next Mr.. Willard F. John
son, Of Mt. Sidney, will marry Miss Halcyone
Pace, daughter of Mrs. T. A. Pace of this city.
Mr.. Guilford D. Euritt, of the D. D. & B.
Institution, has returned from Henry county,
where he went to act as interpreter in murder
case, which young deafmute woman figures.
The younger son of Mr.. Geo. Fifer of Mar
pie avenue north, is convalescent from typhoid
fever.
Mr.. I. l.. Digs, Of the Singer My Co.. is
making his annual tour among the agencies
and canvassers Of that company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

Hugh F. Dempsey, district mast er
workman Of the Knights of Labor at
Pittsburg, was placed under $2, 500 bail
for trial on the charge OF poisoning
Warrants for others were issued.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

Four colored laborefs on the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad engaged
in a fight at Hog RI n, KY, and two
were killed and two ,ortally wounded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
Person al.

Mr.. Owen kiylighan, after protracted III
ness, died at his residence in this city on las
Monday night at the very old age of about q
years. His children surviving him are, Messrs
Thos and Michael and Miss Ellen Kivlighan
At Lacey Spring, Rockingham county, mex
Tuesday, Dec. 9th, Mr.. r. W. Bradford VII
be married to Miss Lucy Knox Lincoln, daugh
| ter of Mr. A B. Lincoln.
The marriage of Mr. Geo, B. Lilly TO Miss
Ella NJ. Grener, daughter of Mrs. Alice Grein-
er, will take place to-morrow-Dec. 22nd-in
the Methodist church in Lexington, at $50
p. N.
On next Wednesday, Dec 18th, Mr.. H. 5.
Noel, of Lynchburg, will marry Miss Maud
Wingfield, of Charlottesville.
In Lynchburg to-morrow-Dec 22nd-Mr.
James Alexander Scott will marry Miss Anne
Norvell Otey.
On Thursday last W. 7. Whitlock of the
firm of Whitlock & Wilkins and Miss Letitia
Harland left Charlottesville to be married in
Washington.
Mr.. f. S. Travenner, pomislng young
lawyer of Woodstock, will be married
to-day-Dec 21st-to Miss Lula 7. Stevenson,
of that place, a granddaughter OF the late
Judge Bird.
In the Presbyterian church at the Warm
Springs, Bath county, at 10 o'clocka a. m, next
Wednesday, Dec. 18th, Mr.. 0. Wilson, OF
Monterey, Highland county, will be married
to Miss Emma S. Loving.
Mr. Thomas McCreery, deaf gentleman, is
in town partly on business and partly on a
visit to his many friends He got his educa-
ton at the Va Institution for the D. D. q B.
in the fifties. He is the proprietor of the
Banner, one of the leading news
papers in West Virginia. Mr. McCreery is a
democrat to the bone, and joins his Staunton
friends in rejoicing over the victory Of the
Democratic party on the 6th of November.
Judge John L. Cochran, of Charlottesville, |
s critically ILL He is suffering from an at |
ack of apoplexy, and his physicians have but
title hope of>his recovery.
Rev. J. N Mccormick has declined a call to |
he Episcopal church at Harrisonburg, and
will continue to serve the church at Brepal
Vista
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

The vicious elephant called Sultan
escaped from 81 circus in Indiana anC
wrecked barl before he was captured
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
Rain and Snow.

J. HENRY TowBERMAN, sec'y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21
DEATH Of THOMAS BELL.
One of the Most Prominent Bankers
and Millionuircs of Frisco

Thomas Bell, one OF the most prominent
bankers and mtlIOnairCs Of Frisco, died
from he results OF fall down stairs AT his
home.
Bell was II years Old, a Scotchman, and
came Ia California from Valparaiso in $50.
He soon built up large banking business
with the baTonS OF Mexico. He also repre-.
sentcd several London Bankers. He WAS
one Of the original owners OF the ComStOck
silver mines and also an original ncorpOra-
tor o. the Bank OF California.
When Ralston's reckcssncss brought the
famous bank TO the verge Of ruin. 1t was
Bell who joined with u. q. Mills In pledg-
ing his personal fortune to keep the bank
from failure. Bell also secured the assist
ance of the RothsChilds, who notified him
by cable that they would ndorsc the banks
paper on his guarantee.
Bell was one OF the largest owners in the
New Almaden and New ldra quicksilver
mines, and with Mills and Randol con-
trollCd the quicksilver output OF this coast.
HI also owned several rich silver mines
in Mexico and 100000 ranch in Santa
Barbara. His fortune will amount to
$1,000 900. He leaves widow and six
children.
His housekccper for twenty years was old
"Mammy" Pheasant, the. colOred woman
who furnished sarah Athca Terry the
money to carry on her divorce suit against
Sharon. 1t was to NANNY" Pheasant that
Sarah Althca went for shelter recently WI en-
her mind gave way. The old negro woman
Is rich, owning property worth $500 900
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21

W. Royce. who has been on trial in
Cincinnati. Onio. CHARGED VITA throwing his
baby into the ONO River, was convicted of
murder in the second degree. The penalty
is imprisonment for life,
Twas NJ. banks have been chased in Mis-.
souri, one Mt Ain,w0rth. Brown county. the
ntLpr al Snr,u,,i.y Ea,.. ,,untv R,th
We're of limited capital, aud. " lille the A.
sets are practically nothing. the liabilities
will probably not exceed $4,000 in each
CAST
{. j. llamin Of Buffalo, NY. has bought
of j. II. Fhaycr Of Lexington, Ky. the >
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21

female prisoners now undergoing punish.
ment for the nrst time for crimes committed
through distress OF anger.
Tue monument To Alexander II. In the
Kremlin -nerrlv done. II has a front Of a
100 feet Til" interior Will contain a colossal
bronze statue Of the Emperor in coronation
dress. the risSt hand extended in blessing.
japan &, rapidly increasing her manufac-
lures There j. "A steady decline In the i'm
pOTtatiOn OF matches, printing paper, toilet
soap, lead pencils bricks, tires, umbrellas,
boots, leather, aud particularly beer, cotton
yarn, Portland cement, guupOwder, and sad
Ilery.
A terrible hurricane has been raging along
the entire coast Of the Gulf Of Mexico
Many of the vessels lying IN Vera Cruz have
dragged their anchors aud many buildings
along the coast were destroyed.
There were % new cholera cases and 10
deaths at Budapest aud 10 fresh cases and
deaths at Hamburg, on sunday.
The Aaron Never bank at Buckeburg,
Lippe, founded lO7 years ago, has failed,
with liabilities Of ,5OO,O00 marks.
The Princess of Wales and her daughters,
attircd In deep mourning attended special
TennysOn memorial service at Westminster
Abbey, on sunday.
Special Columbus services were held in
%; "N"" Inv an NUM- N.'I''lH' H"'l -
celebrated high mass aud Mgr StonOr oihci'
ated at vespcrs.
Several deputies have resolved to support
In the French Chamber Il measure filming
absent members l0f. day, the amount OF
the fine to be deducted from their official
salaries.
The first regiment OF dragon guards has
been ordered 10 take the place Of the Life
Guards at Windsor, in consequence Of the
recent mutlny in the ranks OF the latter
regiment.
Owing to increasing competition, the
business OF the important copper spe ter
works Of Pnscoc & Grenfel, at swansea,
Waes, established century ago, will be
wound up, throwing 700 persons out 81 en-.
plOyment.
Heavy floods have occurred in the Mcssina
district Of Sicily.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21
MILLIONS IN IT.
COMBINE INVOLVING BIG NORTH
WE sTERN ENTERPRISE.
Standard OIL Magnates Interested In
the Project.

Negotiations. il is stated, are pending for
a consolidation of the capital aud manage
mcut of ,cl en- of The largest corporate bodies
OF the No thwe>t. The story HIS been CON
trmcd by n Superior capitalist, who i him.
self interested. SAYS:
.Thc deal means that the standard oil
maguates. who have been gradually absorb
ing the interests of the territory around the
head Of Lake Superior, are now ready 10
show their hands; that they have secured
control aud are now ready to assume II.
From the first Rockefeller aud his bu~i-
ness associates have been heavily interested
in the American steel Barge Company, and
have held large blocks of its stock. 80
"Of late they have increased their hold
ings OF stock in the Mime, ota Iron Com
pany and the Iron Range Railway Company
and now have n controlling interest III Dolh
th">c corporations, which are practically
one.
The control of the Minnesota Iron Com
pamy carries with it also the control OF the
Minnesota Steamship Company and the
Illinois Steel Company Of Chicago.
superior Is directly interested in the deal
for the reason that in the consolidation are
20 be included also the West superior Iron
aud Steel Company, and the Land, River
and Improvement Company, which pro-
ccted and developed superior.
- ] he results Vi Su'i 'OllblHN w NiAN
Northwest will be important. The nggre-
gate capital surplus OF the companies is in
the ucighOorhuod of $4,000, 900, and not a
dollar of II is water.
The combination in the fleets of the Min
nesOta Steamship Company and the Amerl-
can Steel Barge Company will have the
power to fix aud control lake ore frelghts.
Through the Minnesota Iron Company con
troll will be secured Of all the valuable
mines on the Nermilion range, aud very
large holdings on the New Mesaba, holdings
which will be added to until 1t also is under
the sway Of tie combination.
"1hc magnitude OF the new company
is best seen in what it will be able to ac-
compliSh. 1t will mine iron Mt its own
mines, bring it to the terminal points over
its own rails, make it into plates at its own
mills, form 1t into vessels in its own yards,
and in all Of these departments OF work
will he powerful enough to crush out its
-iyalsp
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21
LOST FROM THE PILGRIM.
MIR. GREYE DISAPPEARS ON THE
WAY TO FALL RIVER
Supposed to Have Fallen Overheard
While Walking In Iii. Sleep.

Otis Greye, wealthy and well-knOwn
resident OF Florida, disappeared mys.cri-
Ously from the Fall River steamer Pilgrim
when that STEAMER was making the trip up
the Sound From all the facts known In the
case. Mr.. Greyc Eel from the steamer while
walking in his S,ctp. lie was last seen
alive by the steward, who showed him bis
stateruum.
Mr.. Greyc WAS Treasurer OF the Florida
Phosphate League. and President OF the
Peoples Pebble Phospha.e Company Of
Plant City, Fla where his home was. He
was also "A large promoter OF Southern de-
veOpmrnt entcrpr >cs and his last VISIT TO
New York was FOR tie purpose Of conclul-
Ing the purchase Of large tract Of timber
land in North Carolina. In this enterprise
he acted for a syndicate OF New York
capitalists who were ia pay half million
dollars for the property.
Mr.. Grcyc was ABOUT 81 years old, He
came OF a younger branch Of an English
tit ed family. The present head Of the fam
iy j. an earl, no spells hi. Hur different
IL. He has Il brother John it:uS IN Eng
land and he did large business on the other
side
4 man who was concerned In the timber
land transaction said lhat the detective on
the Pilgrim did not know how Mr.. GreNc
Disappeared and sug .csted the idea that Mr..
Grcye was IN tuacal trouble. Thi, same
man said that Mr. GTcyc was honest, and he
couldn't accept such II suggestion abou, him.
lie was inclined to believe that Mr.. GTeye
had walked overheard in lbs sleep.
Mr. Greye's friends agree that there was
no motive for suicide as far ~ money affairs
were concerned, for, they say, besides hay
ing practically closed the land deal during
hi, last trip North, hr had successfully ncgo-
lated bonds OF his phosphate company and
Contracted for the monthly shipment OF
1 ~ tons of phosphate to England.
Mr.. Grcye il described A. ~ slight and
delicate build and fine features. He was
extremely pleasant, and very popular with
hi, business associates here.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21
EMBEzzlER ARRESTED.
Orvillc c. Leonard Confcsses to Appro-
prlating $4,000.

Orvillc {. Leonard, driver for the gro
Gerry firm of j. 5. Marsh & Co. OF Spring
field, Mass, was arrested on a charge OF
enlightenment, estimated by the firm to be
In the neighborhood of $4,000. Leonard
admits that he has taken 5000 only.
Leonard was thought to he Il very nice
young man. lie had no vices, 50 far AS
known, but seemed devoted to his wife and
family but about four months ago his wife
left him, the result OF the destinations of n
local business man, wlOwcr, whom
Leonard had taken into his home as II
bOurdcr.
He was not suspected by his employers
until he began to buy fast horses and erected
4 handsome residence at n cost of $4,000
Then they called IN the services Of n private
Elective with result that surprised the
firm.
tlS chances for taking considerable sum
Of money on every trip were good, rs he had
exclusive charge or the orders aud deliveries
on his route, which was one of the largest
and most important.
Leon ri took his discovery and arrest in a
cool manner and refused to talk. The firm
will push the charge against him.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21
Epitome OF Foreign Events.

VI. Lalande, the French consul at Mes
sina has been appointed to represent France
in similar capacity at San Francisco, Cal
Paderewski sails for America Nov. ~, but
will not fulfil his English engagements.
The French minister of finance has pro.
posed to partially meet the deficit OF
5000, 900 In the budget by placing tax OF
f5 on bicycles and trlcycles.
At a meeting In Manchester, England. of
cotton operatives representing the whole
cotton trade, II was resolved to resist the re-
duction of per cent. in wages and go on
strike Nov. !.
The Socialists in Milan and Turin are pre-
pairing to contest every seat in the coming
election, to be held Nov. @. At the last gen,
eral election there were but 16 Socialist can
ddates in the field; this year there are
already GO.
Since Dickens death the firm of Chapman
n Hall have sold Gi30O0 copies of "Pick-
wick" The profits on Dickens works
still amount to about $40, 900 year.
A patent has been granted In Auckland for
net to catch whales. The mesh il big
enough for calf to pass through, and Is
said to have been used already with great
success.
In honor OF his daughters birth the Ger
man Emperor has resolved to pardon az
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

"OUIDAr has written twenty-seven novels
LOUIS KossUrH has finished his memoirs.
PRESIDENT HARRISON is fond of billiards.
Ex,EMPREss EUGENE is numbered
among the noble army of ve5etarlans.
Ex.PRIvArE IAMs. of Homestea court
martial fame, Is now clerk III fIttshur.
store.
THOMAS STURGEON, a son of the dead
preacher, gives promise of becoming
famous pulpit orator.
DENNIS MURPHY has supcrnten lei the
reporting of United States Senate debates
for forty-four years.
SIR LYON PLAYFAIR, just elevate to the
British Peerage, married in 1876 an AmerI-
can lady, Miss Eiith Russell, OF Boston.
SIR JULIAN PAUNCEF, British Minister
to the United States, Is musician OF ability
and also has published a number OF original
compositions
The first physician Milwaukee, Wis, ever
had recently died at the age of eighty-three.
This was Dr. Enoch Chase, who settled on
the site of Milwaukee tifty-sevcn years ago.
EUGENE FIELD says that William s. Gil.
bert, the librettist, in his professional and
social relations with mankind is as arrogant
and dsagreeable person AS ever wore
trousers.
CHARLES w. FRENDENvoLL has been Sc
lected by the widow and daughter of Pat
rick s. Gilmore as leader AMI bu ,iness nj an
ager of the famous band He was born in
Boston in 1853.
In Boston, "A few years ago, they spoke OF
"Billy" Russell rs the son OF ths Hon.
Charles Theodore Russell, but now they a.
lude to the Hon. Charles Theo lore as the
"father OF the Governor
DvoRAK, the Bohemian composer who
has been engaged as director OF the National
Conservatory of Music at New York with a
salary of SIS. 0O0 started his musical career
IN The Prague at 81 Ia week.
The German Ksisers new luu yhter is
particularly welcome addition TO his house
hold, for the reason that previous to her
appearance on the scene, eightv-four years
had elapsed since a Queen OF Prussia gave
birth to daughter.
ALVIN CLARK the last Of the big teles-
cope builders OF that name is quoted AS say
ing that he would probably not undertake
10 build more than one other great tel escope,
He is now getting on toward three -score,
aud such work requires several years' time
PROFESSOR L. 4. BARNARD, of the Lick
California; Observatory, now famous as
the discoverer of Jupiter's fifth satellite, is
only about forty years old. Only few
years ago he was "earninsa scanty living
as clerk in Photographic gallery in Nash
vile, Tenn"
BAPrIsTE, the Indian pilot, known by all
American tourists who have passed down
the rapids of the St Lawrence, died at his
home in the Indian village OF Cou Shnawaga,
| Canada, a few days ago, aged cighty-two.
He was the first Indian to run n boat down
the rapid, AMI every one felt safe when he
was in charge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21
THE NEW LONDON SMASH-UP,
Night Telegraph Operator Carroll
Asleep at His Post

The investigation of Coroner Park into the
smash-up on the New London Northern rail-
road, through which five men and four fine
trotters were killed, duplicates Night Telc-
graph Operator Thomas J. Carroll of the
Norwich Union railroad station as having
been the cause of it. He was manfestly
asleep on duty
The engineer and fireman of the Boston
fret hit were In the New London operators
office when Operator +. A. IIarmau tried to
call up Carroll of the Norwich station. It
was Al minutes before an answer was re-
ceivcd, which goes to show that Carroll was
sound asleep. Night Operator Carroll, who
is Willimantic young man, fed half an
hour AFTER the accident. He Is - years old,
and Ind been night operator here for about
four months He was In Wllllmantic last
week, and was intoxicated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1892-10-21
Lions and Lavender Water

A lady correspondent whites TO the
London Telegraph that Il recent article
in that journal ON the influence Of
music upon certain animals reminded
her of a visit which she paid, four OF
five years ago, TO a country mcnagerle.
She was accompanied by her brother,
the late Rev. J. c. Wood, who wished
to demonstrate to party the effect ~
scent upon the brute creation. "No
sooner" she states, "wcre we near the
cages containing the lions and tigers
than they got restless aud rubbed
themselves against the bars, evidently
recognizing a friend in INV brother
They received his carcsses with much
pleasure, though apparently with the
expectation of something more to
come.
Upon his taking a small bottle from
one pocket and some pieces OF thick
brown paper from another, their cN-
Citememt increased. lie poured lit
lavender water upon the paper, and
calling each animal by name, prcschIe"
it upon stick TO the favored one,
who, on taking it, rubbed the paper
upon paws, checks and back, and in
Obliged in other antics, all expressive
of extreme delight When two ami
mails were in one cage, the favored
posscs>or Of the scent would lie down
upon the paper aud roll over and over
upon il to keep it from it from its dis
appointed mate. The strange part of
the matter WAS that no other scent
than lavender water had any attraction
for these creatures"