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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
RocKBHIDGE COUNTY.
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LEXINGTON, VA, October 3l.-(Spe-
cial)-Mlss Alleine Newell Brown, the ac-
compllshed daughter OF Mr. Adam McC.
Brown. and Mr.. Thomas Jackson Thomp-
son. q prominent farmer OK the Middle
brook nelghborhood in Augusta county
were married at the residence OF the
brides father on Hays creek, n this
county. al o'clock Tuesday morning.
The bride was attired IN IA gown OF white
orgaudie. and carried a large bouquet OF
white chrysanthemums. The maid OF
honor was Miss Addle Brown. younger
sister of the bride. Mr. Robert Thompson,
brother Of the groom. was best man.
The ceremony was performed by Rev q.
A. wilson. pastor Of New Providence
church. Immediately after the ceremony
a wedding breakfast was served TO d
small company Of invited guests. MT. ana
Mrs Thompson then drove TO Stauntoh'
whence they went north on a bridal tour
Turkey hunting Is all the 90 now "hen
time can be found long enough 10 leave
the discussion Of politics alone. Messrs.
Thomas McGufiin. Jacob beard, Thomas
Sale. and j. Ertsminger were hunting IN
the hills above Alone and succeeded III
bagging four fine turkeys.
Messrs John +. Ackerley OF TINS cOun-
~. and John Acker OF Rockingham snip
ped this week ll6 fine head OF cattle from
Rockbridge 10 farmers in Highland anu
Rockingham counties. -,..
Messrs. ]. p. Welsh and I. J. jennings
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
COMING OF N0RDICA
AMERICAS GREATEST CONCERT
SINGER SOON TO BE HERE.
AN EVENT IN OUR MUSICAL HISTORY.
sketch OF This Remarkable soprano.
That Beautiful Diamond Tinra-In-
tere.ting Facts Regarding the APP
preaching MetroPeiitan Series.

The appearance of Nine. Lillian Nordica
ct the Academy Of Music on November
10th will be a htting commencement OF
the series OF concerts known as the mo.
tropohtan," TO be given here during the
winter months. That such artists as
Nordica, Rosenthal. Camilla Urso. Jo-
seffy. and Maud Powell are the stars
in this remarkable series indicates that
the greatest lights In the musical world
have been engaged. and ensures the ar
tistic and financial success OF the en-
tertainments.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

person and manner, the splendid stage
presence. and The magnetism which COM
binc TO encear a singer TO the music-lov-
ing people. Certain y mo singer. foreign
or native. has witnin the memory OF the
present generation scored q more bril-
liant success .han did the subject OF this
sketch last wintcr In New York. when
l20 OF her admirers united in presenting
her with the magnificent diamond tiara
which is shown In the accompanying H.
lustration. The presentation look place
during the performance OF "Lohengrin,"
and. quite apart from the ceremony the
occasion was an ovation OF the most
memorable character. The ornament was
accompanied oy book bound in white
parchment. which contained the following
inscription:
TO Nine Nordica:
We beg your acceptance OF the accom-
panyng ornament as a token Of cgard
from some OF your friends and admirers
and in recognition OF your deserved ariis-
tic success, OF which, as your compa-
triots we are justly proud.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
STAR COURSE OPENS.
TyROLEAy TRoUBADOURs TO GIVE
FIRST CONCERT TUESDAY.
TO DISPLAY The ELECTION RETURNS.
The Figures to lie shown I'm the Hall
After the Entertainm cnt-Ofher
improvements I'm Building.

During the past year the Young Mems
Christian Association Of this city mas
been rapidly forging toward the front
rank among the associations OF the coun-
try. Few persons except those init
mately connected with the work have
any idea OF the tremendous increase In
interest and the substantial growth in
membership.
For the past six weeks the building
has been wholly or partially closed Tor
repairs, and when the formal opening
takes place a greatly improved condition
will be revealed 10 the eye. The building
Is already open In every department ex-
cept the gymnasium and bathrooms
and they will hc opened during thls
week. Following this will be The finish
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
-IME. LILLIAN NORDICA.

successes in the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany. and at the great Wagnerian Fes-
tival at Bayreuth in 1894. Nine. Nordica
was born in New England and first sang
In public In church choirs In Boston. She
afterwards studied music under the best
masters OF Europe for two years, ana
SANG with much success there in opera
and concert. Her American debut was
made with her Majesty's Italian opera
Company in Boston in 1886. when she
sang Gilda ~ "Rigoletto," and Nioletta
- "Iraviata" Then sh3 returned TO
London, where she added TO her roper
tory the parts of Marguerite in Faust
Susauns in the Marriage Of Figaro
and Donna Elvira in "DOn Giovanni
As her voice grew stronger she dropped
the lighter roles from her repertory and
became one of the few dramatic singers
I'm London Elso I'm "Lohengrin," val
entine in 1.-The Huguenots." Desdem0na
IN "Othello," and LeOnora in "Trova-
tore were added to her list Of roles.
while at the same time she became ac-
knowlsdged throughout England as one
OF the best Of the resident oratorio sing
erE.
In 1887 Nine. Nordca Joined the forces
OF Sir Augustus Harris, and sang in
Faust" THE Huguenots,' and Don Clio
vanni. with the famous De Reszke broth
ers Maurel and Del Puente, remaining
with this organization FOR several years,
singing In London. Three years ago she
came 10 America 10 Join the Metropol
tan Opera Company. in New York OF
which she has siace been a member. Two
years ago she went 20 Bsyreutb 70 sing
in the great Wagerap Festival there.
and met with sucn success that she be-
came known the worlI o~s- II sss - ibe
leading dramatic sopranos. Last season
she repeated her triuHpfs with the Met
ropoltan Opera Company, singing several
roles in which she had not before APP
peared, notably that Of Isolde in "TristOn
and Isolde" For general festival work
the services OF Nine. Nordica are in
greater demand than those Of any other
artist.
II must be highly gratifying TO those
persons who have complained hitherto
that no American singer. no matter what
might be that singers ability, could COM
mand the prices received by foreign art
lists, TO find Nine. Lillian Nordica on the
top wave of artistic prominence and fl
nancial success. She Is not only just
now at the zenith Of her power as a dra-
matte soprano. but Is the only soprano
available for those Wagnerian roles IN
which the great German singers like Ma
lerna, Klafsky, and Lehman have made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

II yOu mean to vote for Bryan,
scwall, and Lamb, ncduaint your
self with the method Of preparing
the hnIiot. II IL not an easy thing
Ia do at the first trial. See forms
in this issue, and test your skili
until YOU are perfect Put No. out
Of sight while You are marking No.
1; hut afterwards compare yoar
marked ballot with the Dispatch's
marked ballot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

shipped Isl head Of cattle and 1S5 head OF
hogs. Most OF the cattle went to the
Lower Valley.
PERSONAL
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Shoemaker, Mr..
@. c. Denison, and Mr.. G.. T.. Harper, or
Baltimore, are travelling through the
Valley In a four-horse drag. They have
been the guests Of the Lexington House
for the past week, and spent several
days driving through Rockbridge
Miss Pattie Myers IS visiting friends IN
Louisville. Ky.
Mr.. +. J.. Rhodes Of Baltimore, is the
guest Of her father
Mrs Morton. Of Charlotte county. is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. II. Davis, at
Timber Ridge.
Mrs. r. l. Patterson and Miss Susie
Kinnear, OF Timber Ridge. are the guests
Of Mrs Thomas A. Sterrett
Messrs. +. II. Glasgow and z. VI. PEN
dleton have been attending the session Of
Circuit Court In Bo'etourt.
POLITICS.
Politics will b. at high tide here court
day, Monday. November %. IL is expected
that Il will be a regular old political
feld-day. The Democrats will have Sena-
tor John W. Daniel. and perhaps several
other speakers; and an effort is being
made TO have the StoneWan Brigade
Band. OF stanton here for the occasion.
The Boilers will hold forth In the
Opera-House and Captain James Bum
gardner. ~ Stanton. and Colonel James
X Edmondson will be the speakers
The Republicans vii have Hon. Jacob
Yost and Colonel Craig TO hold their end
OF the line up.
II IS expected that one OF the largest
crowds ever present at a Court-day will
be IN town.
4 prominent county official has pre-
dicted that Bryan and Sewall will carry
Rockbridae county and Buena Vista by
go majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

On the pages FOL owing were inscribed
the names OF The donors They Vers;
Mrs. Astor. Mrs George III. War; m
Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. James Kernochan'
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish Mrs. Elisha DYER
Mrs. Robert Goe.et. Miss Gurnee, Mrs.
J. j. Astor. Mrs. Richard Jamorill, Mrs.
Henry Clews. Mrs Joseph Stickney, Mrs.
w. H. Vanderbilt Townsend Burden
Mrs. Stanford White Mrs. George DE
Forest. Mrs. ogden " lis George X. Reed,
Mrs. S c. Harriet. Ms Calvin :. Srice,
Thomas Hitchcock. Mrs Jane Cakes, c..
n. Bliss, Cornelius Vanderbilt. Mrs. c..
Vanderbilt, ii. Mckay Twomb!y. Z. T.
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Cook. c. Weidenfold, J. Plerpont Morgan,
Charles Lanier. NJ. c. d. Borden, A. ID.
Juillard. Samuel d. Baboock NJ. Blumen-
thai. Mrs Frances c. Cradle. Albert
Buchanan. Charles Il. Wills K. c. Con-
verse, Thomas 3. Clarke, Mrs. l.. 7. MGR
ton. w. d. Sloane G. G. Haven, Mrs
Elose L. Breese, j. +. De Lamar, Mrs.
William Storrs Wells, Mrs. Frances Chas.
Winthrop, George =. WC.lOre. William
f. Burden. Mrs. McCosAls Butt, Mrs.
S. w. Bridgman. Mrs William c. Scher-
merhorn Miss De Forest Mis- NJ. p.
Calender, Miss Jones. d. G. Mills, Mrs.
Henry Sloane Mrs. Prescott Hall Butler
Mrs. William Hazard Field, p. Stern
Mrs. Edith c. Miller Mrs. Frank Spen-
Ger Witherbee. Miss Marian Morgan
Kemp. Miss Kemp. Mrs. Aimeric
High Paget, Mrs. Theodore p. T. Rail-
Miss Place. Miss Lille Stanford Place
Miss Dickey, Mrs James j. Coogan,
Charles r. Hartman, +. w. Gluenzer, Mrs.
Gilbert Il. Jones. Mrs. j. NJ. Sears, j.
NJ Sears. Mr. Scovei Mrs. John l.. Gard
ner. James Otis. Preble Tucker. Paul
Clacstone, Albert Morris Bagby. Charles
r. Matthews. #. II. Kelly. y. a. Stow
j. a. Abecasis, +. W. Durkee, ". Hol-
brook Curtis, J. d. Emmett. Stanford
White. H. II. Hughes, CAPTAIN Beach, Jo-
seph S. Ulman, J. 3. Clewz. F. Sadlier,
j. ID. Cr.mmins. Jr.. George p. Slade.
Emmett c. Gibson, 2. A. Fachiri c. Ly-
man Collins, 3. Bingham Tilden, Je'fer-
son NJ. Levy. Edward c. Gregory, Mrs.
p. A. Hearst Girard Foster. Mrs. Allen
Schenck. Mrs. c. b. Stcckwel. A. de Cas-
tro. Z. d. Jordan, Thomas Stokes. Willy
Schultz. T.. l. Oppenheim, Albert Kohen-
thai Mrs. Wilbur Bloodgood, Mrs. Frede-
rick Edy, Mrs. c. A. b. Abby, Miss May
Suydam Palmer, Miss Eva Palmer, Mrs.
Lloyd Brice, Miss Mary Agnew, Mrs. Ire
mUt l.. Park Margaret Edes. Mrs. Lu-
Their n. Kountze. J. r. de Lamar, Mrs.
Letter, Mrs. Joseph Decker. Mrs. George
Could, George Gould, George Vanderbilt,
Miss S Il. G.. Furniss. William \. Castor
The tiara contains Z33 diamonds, which
range In size from one and one-ha.f
carats 10 one-eighth Of a carat. The to-
tai weight Of the diamonds Is thirty
carats. Its cost was near.y 5000. The
gems are set IN platinum, whose spark
ling whiteness gives them a dazzling
lustre. The design is that Of the Adams
style. in the time Of the first Empire.
The tiara is built upon a baseband OF
gold resting on the wearer's head, and
keeuing the diamond-set crown from
sinking into the hair. This band Is only
a round wire Of gold. one-twelfth Of an
inch in diameter. At its ends are loops.
into which hair-pins or ribbons may be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Hard Pressed.

l0lilci b Do 20 d.tft AlAtsf
"Oh Henry" exclaimed his little "iie'
as she threw her arms rapturously
around his neck Il do love You so!
Don't forget TO leave me so when you
20 in town this morning. will y0u, dear?"
And this" muttercd Henry. softly
disengaging himself from her fond en-
brace. this is what you might call being
hard pressed for money"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

II ia a somewhat astonishing fact that
hitherto tho subscription list for this
uost remarkable series 81 concerts has
met with very meagre share Of pubic
attention so far. Tomorrow morning the
box-sheet will be open 10 the pubic az
the store OF Messrs. Walter ID. Moses q
Co.. and single seats for the Nordica-
Linde concert will be on sac. Those VINO
wish to 90 30 may stlll subscribe TO the
series at the regular rate. This arrange
ment will mean a saving OF 100 per cent,
and az II does not entail the payment OF
the full amount Of the subscription In
advance. II should meet with very lbe-
raj fNsponsa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
He Nmst Live.


"Why have you charged me twice as
much for burying my second wife as you
charged for my frst?" asked the lndig-
nant widOwer.
Il regret 20 say sir" said the under
taker, that the death-rate has decreased
% per cent I'm the mean time"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
DIAMOND CROWN PRE- sENTED TO NoRDIcA

SCENTED 10 NDKDIIA.
fastened to secure the coronet to the
head
Above this wire and resting on wire
uprights, is the base proper Of the tiara
IL consists OF q double liae OF diamonds,
containing seyenty-fve stones, inclosing
a row = larger stones. Above this on
either eide. IS scrollwork OF diamonds
and conventional grasses. and between
these are conventional flowers. all Of dia-
mouls
The tiara stands high In front. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
A YOUTHFUL ORATOR.
Tell. His Comrades Why He VIII
Cast Ills First Ballot for Bryan.

Friday night. on Sixth and Broad
streets. A large crowd OF young Democrats
induced one Of their number to discuss the
issues Of the campaign. and explain why
II was their intention to cast cast their
first ballots for Democracy and its peer
less leader. William J. Bryan.
a large crowd soon gathered around the
improvsed platform. which had lanterns
strung overhead. and listened 10 the ar
guments Of the young man. who IS by
no means a political speaker, but he
handled the subject to the. entire salts
faction OF his hearers. II one is to Judge
by the applause accorded him.
One Of the young free-silverites became
enthused, and composed the following
lines to the tune Of Private Tommy At
kins":
In Chicago we assembled last July
A presidential candidate 10 name;
man who'd hold free-silver's banner
high,
And save Democracy from Cleveland's
shame.
We had TO find a man Of truth TO lead,
noble man OF honor and Of worth,
We found the man we needed
To elect him we proceeded
And he's going to wipe Mckinley on
the earth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

regulations. and she holds the key 70 the
operate situation IN America for the COM
~ season. Her recent success at the
worcester music festival has added new
lea1e 70 her name. and she takes an
unique position, as ore who has been
equally successful with he arduous scores
oi .ne great German master and The bel
canto Of the Italians
IN IN no. uon 70 her extraordinary roper
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
Highest of all in Leavening PoweLatest u Govt Report
RE&{1:A!!l! R RskII;S
ABSOLUTELY EDUEeE
ABSOLUTELY E0URE
hrce Korean students now at Roanoke

three Korean students now az Roanoke
College
A chapter OF tho Phi Kappa Alpha fra
ternity has been organized sS az college.
This Is the only strictly southern college
fraternity, and has chapters 10 fourteen
prominent educational institutions.
The contractors for ths new vault for
the Clerks office OF this county have
shipped the material. and soxoet by the
10th Of December 20 turn over 20 the clerk
the finest vault IN this section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

centrepiece Is n remarkable specimen OF
jewellers work 1t f. an open. grscelui
cluster OF sprigs and flowers. ana COZ,
,ains sixty-slx diamonds. The ups OF
the sprgs contain the largest Stones ~
the tiara. each sprig holding sinsie
stone. The centres or the mowers -
al, formed OF single Stones Of large
size. The centreplece Of the crown can
be scparated and worn as an ornament
FOR the hair. For this purpose II Is pro-
vIded with a gold comb. which sits at
right angles 10 the front The comp
serves 10 steady the tiara when the en-
tire jewel Is worn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

Nine. Lillian Nordica. undoubtedly the
greatest Of American singers. has won
.or herself a place among the foremost
artists OF the world by her surprising
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

opening night will Witness the largest
crowd that has ever attended any star
course entertainment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

TIEITUII T TIINTFlT
backward turn backward y, Tins.
IN thy flight" implored the faded mortal.
Time. however laughed ec0rnfuly
Backward" n repeated. "BackwardY
Just when I'm letting myself out 10 make
sensational finish 20 the corkingest
century run In my life1 You've got
nerve"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
-CIIORIrS

CHORUS.
OH silent, Bill Mckinley, you may think
you're quite a hit"
But with William Jennings Bryan you're
not IN IT. you'll admit;
And Bryan's going to lick" you-wel II
elect him. / declare,
On the Sd Of next November to the presl-
Dental chair
For William Jennings Bryan, you're a
great one, heart and hand.
You're our pride. our peerless leader, and
q credit TO your land.
And you're going to lick" Mckinley as
he ne'er was licked before,
God bless you. William Bryan, here's our
love forever more.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01
MITTELDORFER'S,
217 East Broad.
READ OUR LIST OF PRICES FOR

On Monday, November I'd, we will place on sale
LADIES AND CHILDRENS WRAPS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-01

shipped Isl head Of cattle and 1& head OF
hogs. Most OF the cattle went to the
Lower Valley
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
CIRCUS SEATS
To Enable Patrons to See the Ring Mt
Pole Games.

AS the polo clubs are becoming
stronger and the rivalry increases it IS
becoming evident that the local referee
system is a failure. Homo teams are In
many cases allowed the advantage and
tripping, pushing, holding and clinching,
in some cases so bad that players have
fallen to the floor together, are not
stopped, while choking and punching is
jndulged in and all this without fouls
being called. All of this was prominent
in the game at Augusta with Portland
Friday night and not foul was called.
The Portland team have not INDUCED in
this sort of work but have labored to
n,av the scientific points of the game. If
fhe local referee is to te continued and
the game played on the cut and slash
hasfs it is clear that Manager Burnham
will have to lay his lines to meet oppO-
nants with as good as they give.
,'he Increased inter est in polo in this
o;ty is astonishing and in no way 10 1t
mona clearly shown than in the demand
FOR reserved seats at Chandler's.
Manager Burnham is having temporary
s.ats built to run the entire length OF
G;tv hall on the Cumberland street side.
Thare will be five rows, each above the
ether in circus seat style. This arrange,
% ment 1t made necessary BY the fact that
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
TESTIMONIALS.
From Citizens of Pennsylvania Who
Have Been Cured by Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy.

Mr.. W. w. Spillen, drug clerk, with J,
w. Mcconnell, Parnassus. Pa, says: II
was out all one night last winter and con-
tracted severe cold. | was so hoarse
for week l could hardly speak. Know
ing how well customers OF our store
spoke of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
/ concluded to try it. One-half OF DOT
tie cured me entirely.
j. A. Van Valzah, Hughesville, Pa,
saws: "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
has proven so valuable that do not hes
itatc to recommend it to any one."
DR.. f. Winger, Ephrata, Pa, says:
"Mr. J. D. Kline, cigar maker OF lhls
place. reports complete cure OF MS
cough with so cent bottle of Chamber,
lain,s Cough Remedy after he had trled
others which had failed" For sale at %
and so cents per bottle at Ii. z. 5. Goold
drug store, ST. Congress St, under Con-
rress Square Hotel, and by *. ). hay
mond, Cumberland Mills.
DO YOU know the quickest way to cure
a sprain or bruise, burn Cir scaid? SUCH
Injuries are very common and can be
! cured quickly if properly treated. Mr.
T. M. Amerman, of Forks T. o., ColuIl-
bia CO., Pa, says: Il have ne7er ioun. r,a
ANYTHING to compare with Chamberlain 5
Pain Balm for sprains, bruises ana ourns'
We have used it in our family Tor sever
al wears and feel that we cannot 40 Wlln-
out it, For sale at 20 ana oo GEMS
ner bottle at II. F. S. Goold's drug store,
h77 Congress St, under Congress Square
| Hotel. and by X. S. Raymond, Cumper-
land Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
Asphyxiated.

Boston, December 10. -Sauuel Putnam
and Miss May L. Collins were found dead
this morning in the house at Al Botolph
street, occupied the past week ly Mics
Collis during her stay here. The deaths
were due to asphyxiation and police
think they were caused by accident.
Both were found on the floor OF room
and were fully dressed.
One Of the aas burners was lighted but
from another gas was escaping at full
force. Mr.. Putnam, who WAS 90 years,
and Miss Uollins, 20, were free thinkers
and apparently had been travelling to-
aether on lecture tours.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
Arrest of T, i. Holmes, for 10 Years Post
M ster at Canton, Mass.

Boston, December 12.-Fred E. Holmes,
for 10 years postmaster at Canton, Mass,
and very popular citizcn and official,
was arrested today by post office inspeo-
tors AS the result of a shortage. In his ac-
counts. He WINS arraiened before Com
m issioner Viskr in this city and easily
ssoured thu $500 bond in which he was
held until Decem ber "a His postal nc
counts are said to hsye been about $500
short and those of the money order de-
partment some $500 short. When con-
fronted with the charge he admitted that
he took the money but that he INTENDED
tn nut il hack in a short while. The de-
fciency has heen made good by his
friends and strong effort will be made
to s.ttle the case out of court. The ar
rest has caused profound sensation in
Canton owing to Holmes's social promi-
neCce,
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

Bangor, December 12-The Maine
Central employees are preparing a testi-
mopial to ex-General Manager Payson
Tucker OF the Maine Central railroad. It
has NOT been decided as yet what 1t will
be but nearly every man in the service
of the company in Bangor has subscribed
to it. Subscription papers have p1eell
placed at every station on the line where
the mon are paid off. The scheme was
started by superintendent e. A. Hall of
Portland and the list in this city was
headed with $255 by H. B. Dowst, super.
intendent of the eastern division Of the
Mnine Central.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14
Dead in His Chair.

North Wayne, Me-, December Ia
lived % alons on his farm, about a quarter
of a mile from North Wayne village, for
s5 years, was found dead IN his house,
Friday. He had apparently been dead
sew eral days and had died in his chair.
MI. Z. E. Davis of Readfield went to his
house. and, finding no track In the recent
snow, and thinking somathing must be
wrong, went for assistance, and forcing
an entrance. found him as before stated.
The Portland daily press., 1896-12-14

Dr.. Leonard J. Sanford, aged 63, ons
of the oldest profe ssors of Yale, is dead.s
The British tug Victoria has ileen lost
at sea. Two of her crew were drowned.
A-passing steamer rescued the others.
Archbishop Fabre of Montreal is
growing weaker. His disease has led to
blood poisoning.
Stsamer Poca hontas. outward bound
for Mediterranean ports, had her bow
stoye in bv cclli.ion with New YorE,
New Haven & Hartford railroad barge
in New York barber, Saturday.