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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-11-16
SILVER MEN
VIII Hold "A National onvsntlon-MosttnE s
to Arrange.

to Arrange.
WASHINGTON. Nov.l5.-The executive
committee OF the American Bi.metalic
League to-day unanimously adopted a
resolution accepting the Invitation Of
the national silver committee OF Chicago
in calling conference OF those who
believe in tho FREQ coinage OF gold and
silver at 10 to independently OF other
countries, TO meet in Washington, Jan.
uary %, 1895, for the purpose OF arrang-
ing for n national convention. by tho
torms oil the resolution each organiza.
ton Is to bo equally represented, neither
to have moro than twenty-five repre-
aenIaiiYes.
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CoSsrASrISoPLE Nov. l5.-Tho sultan
apparently has not tired OF suubbing
Great Britain. Quite recently he deco.
rated Bahri Plsha. who had boon ro.
moved from eovornorshp at the in.
stance OF tho Ddtluh Ambassador, Sir
Philip Cuuio, for ill.treating Arme.
mans, and 1t was said that no was to bo
appointed to tho command of the Turk.
lsh troops operatIne against 2sltOun,
Ehsre the Armenians havo seized tho
barracks aud the strategic positions
after capturing n battalion Of Turkish
troops.
II is now announced that three prison
officials Of Moosh, who were dismissed
some time ago upon tho demand Of the
British ambassador, owing to their NAL
treatment OF prisoners. have hesn rein.
stated. The British charge d'aiFaires,
The Hon. Michael Herbert, has demand.
ID OF the porte that the three prison Of
6cials be again dismissed.
The report OF serious outbreak at
Siyas is confirmed Tho rioting was at
tended by gTsat nloodshsd. but order
has been partially restored, and the
TurkiAh officials arc protecting the for
Rigners there. No change in the situA'
lion 10 anticipated for some days.
The rOpor. OF conflict between tho
Albanian' and the rripoli regiment a.
the IildlE KiSosk have not been con-
frmed, although II is well known that
there has been bad blood between the
guards at the palnee:ever siuco tho
Tripoli regiment furnighod the sentrla,
instead Of tho Albaninns, as result OF
notos being left with different palace
officials, saying that their liYe4 were In
danger aud that there was plot TO aa.
IalsinRte the sultan.
"oRFiciAL" DISPATCHES
Official dispatche, received hero con-
tain additional accounts OF Armenian
lawles.nes,. It IL. reported that the
Armenians have attacked the villages
Of ForSakh, BitchlI and Brohaniis, near
Zlitoun, firing iiity-seyen houses in all.
They also burned the village Of Kurhsl,
and ono Mohammedan was burned
alive. Eighteen Mua'uinaus oil both
cities wero killed and itsser wounded
b. the rioters at Tchoukouthissar. The
town Of lchnukourhisiar WAS totally
destroyed By tho rioters Several Mus
sulman village, have been sacked in
the Azirlon and Tchokmerzemenk dis.
tricts.
The a1ltan has sont fresh percmptory
initrictiong to tho wallis OF tho different
districts whore tho disortlera have oc'
Cured. II well ~ to tho military com.
mandcrI, telling them that ,hoy mus.
promptly restore order by tho just ard
equitable treatment Of both Christians
ani Molammetans.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-11-16
KNIGlLrs nIa LAnoR.


q. L. U. Representatives
WASHINGTON, D. O., Nov. l5.-When
tho Knights of Labor general assembly
resumed its sessions to-day hearing
was given to Miss Anna +. Beiler, fra.
ternnl delegate, representing the Ma.
tional WomRn's Christian Temper
Union, who spoke for half an hour on
labor and temperance topics.
Mrs. Ballor also read communica'
ton addressed TO the resolutions COM
mitteO Of thu assembly saying tho W.
Q. T. U. would be glad II tho knights
could endorse tho movoment for "Snn'
day closing" ''equal STANDARD Ol NOR.
ais. !" "equRl pay Tor equal work, regard'
less OF rex" and "tha GnIranchisemOnt
OF women"
General Master Workman Sovereign
replied in pas! rs followi:
"rhis order spends more OF its tlmO
and money aud talents to tho upbuild'
ing OF the men ot this country than any
other organization. While we arn not
pledged to tho prohibition oithe liquor
traffic, We draw the line ~ the saloon.
keeper, the gambler aud all tho in
Auenc04 that corrupt the mass oil tho
people,"
Al tho business session tho committee
on laws yielded TO tho committee on
grievances. Tho report Of tho latter
was considered throughout the morn
ing, unusual secrecy being observed, as
it dcala with personal grievances within
.ho order, tuost OF them, however, being
OF minor Importance.
The afternoon session OF the assem-
bly, was also taken up with the work oil
the committee on grievances and with
out completing It an adjournment was
taken until tomorrow.
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LONDON, Nov, l5,-The Vienna cor.
respondent of tho Daily Nswa says that
ConslOntinoplo dispatch received
there reporn that tho um mbassadors will,
on Saturday, give notice to tho sultan
oil their intention to arrange for naval
demonstration.
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wAsnrNGroY, Nov. lj.-lho with.
drnwal to-day Of Sl.2j0,0O in gold for
export, from tho sub.treNsury ut Now
York, lcsyca tho truo amount Of tho gold
reserve 500, 0,i0l,5lI
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TnrSroN, n, j., Nov lj,-it Ia rn'
mur0d hero That train On tho pOnnByl'
ynnin railroad was held ~ and m
ovpfosn car robbed tonight, just Out'idc
Worthwhile, Pa. tho Irtonton pollca hays
boon notified A. tho Ponnsylvanih
railroad station, tho officials dOny that
there was n, h1li.np, bnt nay TINT I io
story originated In tOw bUtwr0n tho
train hands aud iopr tFampS who wore
BloalinR fldO,
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WAplsaruS, Nav ij.--Senator Shcr.
man, who ins bocn COnIinOi to his
house with n auyOro cold, was somewhat
batter today lilo hopos TO 10 able To
lOayO hla room tO.mOtrOM
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THE HORSE SHOW.
Duke and Duchess OF Marlborough
Attended Yesterday.
were PNRT OF THE EXHIBITION.

Crowds Stare at Them aud tho Band
Played "God ssvo tho Queen"-Tho
Horans We're Some Part of tho
Show, Howovor-Featuro ortho Day
tho Hackney DologatIon-PrIzOs
aCaptured by Famous Horses.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
The lo6ih Birthday Of George Peabody.


Next Monday February 18th, is the Tooth
anniversary Of George Peabody, the great
philanthropist, who has done so much for
education in this country. Hon. John 3.
Massey, Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton, has sent out to the city and county
Superintendent circular calling atten-
ton to the fact that the 18th is the Tooth
anniversary of the birth of George Pea
body, and asking that on that day appro-
pirate exercises be held in the public schools.
The letter contains programme OF exer-
cises, which includes the Lords Prayer.
reading of sketch Of Peabody's life by
some pupil; reading of extracts from the
letter of MI. Peabody creating the trust
fund for education; singing OF the Pea
body memorial song, composed by James q.
Harwood, assistant principal Of the Rich
mond High School; quotations in reference
to Mr.. Peabody; extract from Mr.. Pea
body's letter charging the endowment:
quotations from the words Of MI. Peabody
Southern Peabody song, composed by Miss
Julia r. Henning, OF the Richmond High
School; extracts from DR.. Curry's address,
concerning Mr.. Peabody's benefaction
summary of the results of the Peabody
trust, and the song of America.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
Duty of Special ConstabIes.

The following letter from Attorney
General Scott to MI. r. H. Spencer Of
Buckingham c. H., will be of interest to
the Special Constables at the coming coun-
ty elections to be held on May %:
RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 4. 1895.
Mr. R. H. Spencer. Buckingham e. II. Va:
Dear Sir I'm reply to the questions con
tanned in your letter Of the 18th Of January
past, l have to say:
First. County electoral boards must pre-
pare the ballot for the spring elections
There can be but one ballot, and upon it the
names of all candidates for county and dis
trict officers. e.g.: Like the papers herein
sent YOU (The paper referred to here pinned
to the letter, and showed only the form Of
ballot.) The tickets should be distributed il
conformity with the requirements "SectioI
70 of the Statutes (Acts 1S93-'94, page S63.)
Second The duties imposed upon the spe
cial constable by "Section 15'' are difficult tt
define in words. He is under obligation tt
help the two classes of voters, namely: a.,
Those physically and educationally unable
to vote. (2.) The blind. He must assist both
b For the blind voter the constable prepares
the ballot. At the request of the voter in thu
booth, physically or educationally unable tt
vote, the special constable assists by reading
to him the names and Offices on the ballot
and by pointing out to him (the voter) thu
name or names he may wish to strike out, O.
otherwise aid him in preparing his ballot
meaning, as l read and understand thes
words, render such additional aid as the vo
for ackc from tho cnnSta h1a
Very respectfully,
r, TAYLOR SCOTT.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
MEETING of Stockholders.

At meeting of the stockholders of the
Virginia Live Stock and Fair Association
held here Wednesday, the followinging Off
GERS were elected. and other business
transacted: President, G. Benton Conner;
Vice President, G.. Alex. Mowrv; Secreta-
ny, Heber Ker; Treasurer, J. F. Taylor.
The following directors were chosen: J.
F. Taylor, r. D. Haislip, G. B. Coiner,
Edward Burke. H. L. Wilson, M. B.
Hamrick. Samuel Byers, w. F. Gilkeson,
H. A. S. Hamilton. T. E. Friend, Thos.
Hogshead, G. Alex. Mowry, I. J. Thomp.
son, S. II. Bell, M. r. Gilkesoa, w. Fl.
Brew and Heber Ker.
Executive Committee: II. A. s. Ham
ilton, M. F. Gilkeson, w. II. Brew, R. d.
Haislip and T. E.. Friend.
committee consisting of Messrs. Col
ner, Hamilton, Wilson, M. r. Gilkeson,
and Brew, were appointed to meet like
committee from the Baldwin District
Fair Association, to confer as to dates for
the next exhibition of the two associa-
lions.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
Want Cheaper Coal.

The citizens of Lexington have organic
ed to make concerted action looking to Sc
cure cheaper rates over the Baltimore and
Ohio and Chesapeake and. Ohio Railroads
on the coal tonnage coming to that point.
A citizens committee to act with a like
committee from the town council has been
appointed, which. will personally see the
management of the railr Dads and endeavor
to secure more favorable rates on the Ches-
apeake & Ohio railway. The rate on soft
coal from the Kanawha fields is $3.50 per
long ton, and from the New River fields it
is 1926 per ton, while the same coal is
hauled to Newport News for $1.8S per ton.
The high rate Of coal forces the dealers to
sell at SIS per ton, while ,Staunton, Lynch
burg and other points. sell it at $4-25 to
81. so.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
The Gold Brick swinder's Case Continued

The case of Frank l.. Smith alias Thomas
J. Parker. the ''gold brick'' swindler, who
swindled A. w. Withers out of $4,000 at
Richmond last month, has been continued
until the March term of the Corporation
Court. Smith will remain in jail without
bond, on account Of the numerous requisi-
lions from various States which Detec-
tive Norris has for him, and he will not be
allowed to give bond for any amount.
Under the laws Of Virginia, when per-
son is charged with felony, it is not obi
gatorY but discretionary with the Court to
either grant or utterly refuse bond, and
the prisoner has no recourse but to remain
in custody, and the Commonwealth seems
determined to have the credit Of convict
ing the celebrated criminal who has for the
fully slipping the elastic meshes of the
laws of nearly every State north of the
Mason and Dixon line, where he is now
under Indictment for crimes amounting to
nearly quarler of a million OF dollars.
Mr.. James johnson, the Marion, Ind,
farmer, who was swindled out of 81 500 by
Parker, has appeared before the grand jury
OF that place and an Indictment will be re.
turned against Parker, and Governor Mat
thews will be asked to grant a requisition
upon Governor O'Ferrall, and an effort
will be made to take him to Marion fOr
trial. 1t is said that Parker has made
$1o5,0oo from his gold brick operations.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
Christian Endeavor Executive Committee
Meeting.

The Executive Committee Of the Christ
ian Endeavor Societies of Virginia met at
Richmond on Monday, with all the memb-
ers present, including Rev. William Cum
ming. pastor of the Second Presbyterian
church of Staunton. The time for hold
ing the meetings for the future was chang
ed from January to September. A number
of invitations were received for holding the
next meeting, and the committee decided
to hold it in Roanoke on September 9th, 18th
and sth, 1895.
Owing to the growth of the number OF
societies, it was found difficult for the State
Secretary to keep in touch with all OF them;
therefore the committee divided the State
into six geographical districts. to be known
as the Alexandria district, the Staunton
district, the Roanoke district, the Lynch
burg and Petersburg district, and the Nor
folk district.
A district secretary will he appointed in
each one of these districts, and he will re-
port to the general secretary in Richmond.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
Brief Notes of Local Interest.

The ladies of Mountain City Lodge of
Good Templars Will give a dinner at the
March court. The place will be annoanc-
ed later.
MI. James HI. Walker has been appoint
ed constable for North River District in
place of E. r. Dinkle. who resigned on ac-
count of illhealth. Mr.. Walker also quail
fed as Deputy Sheriff in place of Mr.. Din
kle.
Owing to the extreme cold weather, the
counsel for Jesse Walker, who moved for a
new trial, from the sentence of five years
in the penitentiary. were unable to prepare
the grounds for their motion on Saturday
last, and the motion has continued until
the first day of the February term.
Clifton Forge Virginian POSTMASTER
Savins has been ordered to move the post
office to the Masonic Hall. The change
will be made as soon as possible after the
room has been fitted up. The fixtures Of
the old post office at Staunton have been
purchased for the building"
The Rockbridge News says that for the
first time in many years there is not pris-
oner in the Rockbridge Jail. Two crazy
negroes, who were taken to the Asylum at
Petersburg, Tuesday, were the last.
Highland Recorder. 1.-THE engine for
MI. Hevener's mill is in Staunton, ready
to be brought out. but wagoners think it
too much of an undertaking to start with
it this kind of weather."
Mr.. E. G. Riley, grocer on East Maine
street, made an assignment last week to j.
A. Alexander, for the benefit of his cred
itors, consigning his stock of goods and
store fixtures.
Gov. O'Ferrall has refused pardon to
Abraham Arion, sent to the penitentiary
from Augusta.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
The Y. M. c. A. Convention.

The closing services of the Y, NJ. g. A.
State convention were held Sunday night
in the First Presbyterian church, which
was crowded with delighted audience
There were services going on nearly all
day at the various churches. the associa'
ton building and at the G. 4 O. Depot
conducted by the visiting delegates, There
were meetings for ladies, men and boys
held at different hours, and they were pro.
ductive of much good. Taken all together
this was one of the best and largest con
ventions ever held in the State.
On Thursday evening the delegates wert
rendered delightful concert at thu
Opera House by the Stonewall Brigade
Band, which number of our citizens also
attended.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
Died in California.

A letter from San Francisco, last night,
announces the death OF Mrs. Ella Riley. at
her home in Oakland, California, on Sun
day, February 3rd. Mrs. Riley was the
daughter of Gabriel Hite, deceased, of
Poplar HILL" near Jennings Gap, this
county. She, with her husband, moved to
California in 1872. Mrs. Riley is survived
by her son, Claude. of Oakland; one broth
Ell, John r. Hite, of San Francisco, and
one sister, Mrs. Lou Grove, of Healsburg,
Cal. She had number of relatives both
in California and Virginia. Mrs. John M
Carroll, Mrs, r. G. Todd, and Mrs. o. II.
Gresham Of this city are her nieces.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
A Trustee Appointed for the Wesleyan Fe.
male institute.

At meeting of the Board Of Trustees
Of the Wesleyan Female Institute held last
week, it was deemed best to put the affairs
of the school into the hands of a trustee
until after the meeting of Baltimore Con
ference, South, which will be held il
Washington the last week in March. This
action was necessitated by the fact that
large amounts had been expended in per
manent improvements ON the property in
the belief that the revenues would meet al
current expenses as well as relieving the In
stitute of debt. Mr.. Reeves Gait was ap
pointed trustee.
1t is said that the Board has already de
vised plan of relief for the school which
will be submitted at the coming session
of Conference. 1t is to be hoped that SOM
means will be devised, as it would be
great loss for Staunton should the Insti
tute be closed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
+. Coastina Accidents.

While coasting on Frederick street Mon
day afternoon and evening, several young
people were injured. Misses Gertrude AL
by and Minnie Daniel, and Charlie Faunt.
leroy and Randolph Tucker, Jr., were
among the number. They are all getting
along nicely.
While coasting Wednesday night on
Main street, Miss Bessie Lawrence ct
Kentucky, who is visiting the family Of
Mr.. r. D. Apperson on Madison street
was painfully hurt. She was taken to the
residence Of DR.. J. M. Hanger, where she
received medical attention.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
one of the most valued factors in the up
holding of sound morals and healthful in-

one of the most valued factors in the up
holding of sound morals and healthful in-
telligence.
Apropos to this review an interesting CO.
incidence is recalled. When Staunton en-
tertained the first Y. NJ. G. A. State Con-
vention, just eight years ago, the sessions
of that body were held in the old Lutheran
church on west Main street, the Identical
spot on which now stands the handsome
Y. NJ. G. A. Building. 1t was directly due
to the inspiration from this Convention
that our citizens became enthused with the
Y. M. G. A. movement which soon lead to
subscriptions that guaranteed the erection
of our present handsome building. From
this time the Association became popular
and STROBE rapidly forward. 1t was barely
six months till contracts were signed for
the new building and the old Lutheran
church building was being dismanteled.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
Chewing Turns Up Again.

The Alexandria Gazette says that A. G..
Chewing, of Basic City, who posed before
the Washington public last spring as a man
who was starving almost to death, turned
up at police headquarters in Washington,
Tuesday, and made a big kick against the
treatment he had received at Garfield Hos
pital, where he had been since he was struck
by a locomotive on the Long Bridge a few
weeks ago. When told that the hospital
was one of the best in the city he express
ed desire to go back, but the officers
would not permit him, SO he was sent to
the work house hospital.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
From swoops.

DEATH OF MRS. S. B. PECK-SAALL coHl-
Observation-Disclosures PERSONALS, &C.
Reported for the stauntpn v1NDIcAToR
SwOoPE, Feb. 13.-News reached Heb
ron Manse on Monday last, Of the death OF
Mrs. s. B. Peck, the venerable mother OF
the late DR.. T. E. Peck, and grand mother
Of Mrs. J.. p. Booker. She was truly
mother in Israel. She was SO years OF age
and the great-grand-moth of not less than
Is children. She was buried from College
church last Saturday afternoon at lamp
den Sidney, and was laid beside her son,
who died year ago last Oct. She was
just IS years older than he was, having
been married when only II years of age.
She was remarkably preserved. retaining
her mental vigor almost to the last.
Since the death of DR.. Peck, with whom
she had lived for many years, she made her
home with the Rev. Thomas English, u.
D.. Professor at Union Theological Semi
nary, Prince Edward Co. Va. DR.. Eng
lish married her grand daughter.
Communion services were held at Heb
ron last Sunday; the people are cut OH
from the church in almost every direction
by the snowdrifts, and only about twenty
people were present. Some of the roads
l.afe completely blockaded, and vehicles are
taking to the ields.9
Mr.. Samuel Bel and family of Swoope,
started on yesterday to Nashville. Tenn,
to be gone for some time, OIL q visit to Mrs.
Bells parents. Rey. Dr.. Arbuthnot and
| wife.
A quiet, but very nice little wedding
took place at the residence of MI. William
Sheets in 1.-THE Rarrens." Wed.
nesday) at O'Clock. Mr.. Ernest Dull and
Miss Effie Sheets were happily. married. the
ceremony being performed by Rev. MI
Booker. A small company Of friends and
relatives were present to extend their con-
gratulations and to discuss the bountifn
supper which had been provided. The Of
ticiating parson was the only one heard
from who came near being badly stuck in
heavy snow-drift getting to the festive
scene. He pulled through. however, and
in making others happy was made happy
| himself.
Our enterprising market gardner, Mr.
Joseph Lackey, has we understand, rent
ed the large garden of Mr.. Fallon in Staun
ton, nearly adjoining the market house
and proposes running that in connection
with the farm in this neighborhood., HI
is thoroughly posted in the line of gardel
products, and will doubtless give Staun
ton among the best to be had.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
At the Opera House Tonight.

The Torbett Concert Company hold the
boards at the Opera House tonight, under
tbs auspices of the Y. NJ. G. A. Besides
an exceptionally strong male sextette, there
is the beautiful and charming violinist.
Miss Ollie Torbett who, it is claimed new
er fails to charm an audience, and the tai
ented pianist, Herr Rudolf Won Scarpe. A
combination of such talent in one compa-
nv assures musical treat that none should
forego the pleasure of hearing. The box
sheet for the sale Of reserved seats was
opened this morning and judging from the
advanced sales, large and fashionable
audience will be in attendance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
A Pound Party for the Poor.

The peoples pound party. gotten up by
our contemporary. the staunton Post, has
been a great success. Our people respond.
ed literally to the call for assistance to the
poor and all day long Tuesday. provision
clothing, &c., were sent to the City Mis-
sion and it will be distributed to the needy
of Stanton. Wehope our people will con
tinue the good work SO nobly begun, so that
the ladies of the City Mission will be able
to relieve the needs of the destitute.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-02-15
A Monster Petition.

Mrs. Matilda B. Carse and the great
temperance petition bearing the signatures
of 4, 900, 900 persons left Chicago for Wash
ington Tuesday afternoon. The petition
was expressed in great tinlined, padlocked
boxes. and it has taken five years to collect
the signatures from the four corners OF the
globe After presentation before the pow
ers at Washington. the petition will be sub
mitted to the queen OF England, and, in
turn. to the governmental heads of all civil
lized countries.