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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26

Indiana, 10000
" In 1896 Bryan had 176 electoral
votes. Add to this the SO votes of the
aforementioned States, and it will
give Bryan 274 electoral votes. All
that are needed to elect a President
are 224 votes. The Republican politi-
clans are uneasy; that goes without
saying.
"'With strikes and dissatisfaction
among the workingmen, the odds
against McKinley's re election are
great.
"'The professional manipulators are
whistling to keep up their courage,
and sending broadcast throughout the
land glowing market letters.'' telling
their customers to buy stocks now and
celebrate McKinley's election, as sit q
all over but the shouting" These
same professional manipulators sent
out similar literature in 1892. and the
Republicans we're certain of victory,
but somehow or other Grover Cleve-
land was elected.
"'History repeats itself. The last
four years have ripened a new crop of
votes for Bryan; the young men of to-
day casting their maiden votes will
vote for young man.
"'The Republicans put Roosevelt at
the tall of their ticket to strengthen it.
Roosevelt came within an ace of losing
New FORK two years ago for the Re.
publican party. He will surely lose
the nation for the Republican party
this year. No sane man in the United
States would vote for Roosevelt fol
President, and that is exactly what
would be the Case if Mckinley were to
die. Roosevelt would then be the
President. Who cares to put the reins
of government in the hands of man
who only lives for self-glorification.
"'The few people who lcontrol Wall
Street cannot see much further than
the noses on their faces. If these men
were to 60 out among the people who
vote they would find the popular senti.
ment is in favor of Bryan. Naturally
after the fashion OF human beings,
they avoid truth when disagreeable.
Try a personal poll among the
people you meet, and out of ten people
you will find seven for Bryan.
"'We advise you to keep out of the
market until after the elec tion, for the
money sharks will try to injure the
finance of this country on the election
of the champion of the common peo
pie.
"'Don't be misguided by Wall Street
tipsters, who send you circulars and
market letters, telling you to buy OF
sell this or that stock. These same tip
sters will give you the ''double twist
and take your money either way. Don'1
deal in this market; it is too dangerous
Wait until after the election, and ther
buy high class securities at low prices
no matter who may be elected.
"'As the famous financier, James R
Keene, said not long ago. 'If McKin
ley is elected, stocks will 60 lower. L
Bryan is elected, stocks will go still
lower'
| so, you see. no matter what MI
Stock Exchange member or Mr.. Con
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-10-26
Making a Pressing Engagement.

He-Wasn't that you on the piazza
last night?
She-NO.
''Then 1 wonder who in the world it
was l kiSsed?'
''Y0u can probably tell by going there
tonight at the same time. e.''-Llfe.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13

". T.. was rouno dssd m bed. NIT ESffe- ,ton was born at Marcellus, N. IT,, about S6 years ago. He had been In the employ of the railroad company since 1868 and was conductor of the first passenger train which ran west from oswsgo. He was . prominent Mason.
 In his annual report to the secretary of the treasury the supervising special agent states that during ths luf Assti year goods of the value Of o4.sTt wSrS ssl.sd and that 54 arrests were made for viola ton of the customs laws. Ths amounts recovered on account of penalties asgr~ gate Sl7,449 and on account of undsrvaf uation and improper classification S80e.. 34s.
 The report of the third ssslstsnt post master general shows that the total rs~ ceipts from all sources of postal revenue during the year amounted to S1o2, ,S9A.- 6Ts, while the expenditures reached s10T- I40,2 The value of the total number of pieces of stamped paper issued ts postmasters was se7 7,0s7,TTl, a net ln. crease over the issue of tbA previous year of S7,530.111.
 The American Farm company, with d capital of Si,0o0. 900. has been incorpcs rated at Trenton, N. ]. The purposes os
 
 practical farming and stock raising, to operate a chemical laboratory and even. tually to establish an agricultural college The incorporators are John w. Woodruff of Hamburg, N. l.; Henry c. Mccall of Buffalo and George A. Fries of Buffalo.
 The financial operations of the postal department for the last fiscal year are shown briefly in the following statement of revenues and expenditures: Ordinary postal revenue. Sto0. .S09. .433.44: receipts from money order business, S1,ao5,. 145.S5; total receipts from all nourccA St02, ,354. 5Ig. 20: total expenditures fos the year, S107, TAG, ,267 90. excess of er penditures over receipts, S5,3SS, ,6ss.7o.
 The United Stgtcs hospital ship Solacs has arrived at Cavite from San Frsnciw co. Her officers say the condition of ar fairs at the island of Guam has considcls ably improved since a week ago. Dwelk ings are being restored, and the people are resuming their occupations, but the crops are practically all destroyed, though there Is no immediate want The Solav left supplies there, and the Arethusn has taken considerable quantity of supplies to Guam from Cavite.
 The report that Lowis c. Tcwksbury. the New York broker who disappeared last July leaving S6o0 900 in debts. was living in the City of Mexico under an as. sumed name has been ascertnined to bs true. The report was corroborated by B G. Oppenheim, the attorney for Tswks. bury's creditors. He said that he had ascertained by telegraphing Co the City of Mexico that Tewksbury was there and that he was conducting a prosperous banking business. He said also that nc attempt would be made 10 bring Tewks' bury back. as none of the bankers cred. itors wanted to prosecute him.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.
Tho Bulgarian cabinet has resigned.

The Bulgarian cabinet has resigned.
 The Canadian troops left London foI Liverpool whence they sail for home.
 An American bank, with a capital of SS, ,0O0. 900. has been organized at Rotter. dam.
 Serious floods are reported in the noun. Mexico.
 historical relics were destroyed by n Ire in the Cherbourg arsenal
 Stewards of the London Jockey club have decided not to grant n license to "Tod" Sloane to ride next year.
 The house of commons in committee of supply has adopted the supplementary ea. inmates of SS0,0o0,oo0 for the army.
 Henry Russell, composer of over 800 Wave" and "Cheer, Boys, Cheer" has died in London. He was born at Sheer. ness Dec. 24, 1S13
 King Oscar of Sweden has so far re. covered from his recent illness that he now drives about Stockholm and has re. gently been purchasing Christmas pres ents. He looks vigorous.
 It is authoritatively asserted that ths Duke of Westminster Is engaged 10 mar " Miss Shelagh West, daughter of Colo mel Cornwallis West. By the marriage the duke will become the brother-in.law of Mrs. George cornwallis West uady Randolph ChurchilD.
 The British court of appeals has ren. dered decision upholding that of a di. visional court In the suit of the attorney general versus the Jewish Colonization association clnimlng estate and success. sion duty upon the death of Baron Hlrsch de Gereuth. The crown by this decision gets upward of f1,250,oo0.
 Philip Nordlund, who on May 17 last as the steamer Prins Carl, on which he was passenger, was passing Quick. sund murdered seven men and wounded five others, woman and a boy, suhse. quently escaping in boat to Hoping, and who was convicted and sentenced to death in June last. has been bchcaded in
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
The santa Fe Strike

Galveston. Dec. 12.-Reports received up to late hour last night at the gen eral office Of the Gulf, Colorado and San ta Fe were very encouraging from the company's point of view. General Man ager Polk stated that he was deluged with telegrams and letters of applica- ton from men seeking employment as operators and agents. Some of them have been accepted, and others will be in- vestigated. He also stated that he had received applications from members Of the Order of Railway Photographers, who want to return to work. In this connec. tion Colonel Polk stated that under no circumstances will the company rein state any man who had deserted his post. Reports received last night indi- cate that all trains are running on sched. ule time without delay or trouble with the exception of the breaking in two and running together of freight train near Cedar Hill
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
General Markets.

New lork, Dec lls FLoUR-State and western shade stehdier, but stll quiet, as buyers lacked confidence; Minncsots patents s4a4 25; winter straights, stoases. win. ter extras s2.0oa2.po. winter patents ss. coast oo wHEAT-Dul. but hrmer this morning on steady cables, small northwest receipts and local covering; March, 70 1.16c. May, 7s ilies7p lice. RYE-Steady, state, b2absc., c. l. L, New York. carlots; No. ? western. b6isc, [ o. b., ahoat. CoRN-steady with wheat and continued poor condition of arrivals; May, tiAatac. oATs-Quiet, but steady, track, white, state, 2glkas5c. track, white, western, 29hs3bc. PoRK-steady, mess, si2boals; family, SIS boa le. LARD-stesdy; prime western steam. 7.b7ltc. BuTTER-stcady, state dairy, l6s2.e.i cream. cry, lsa2dc.
 CHEEsE-Firm; fancy, large, fall made. iho.; fall made. fancy, small. iike.
 EoGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania, r7ssoc. western, loss of, 9pc.
 sUuAR-Raw firm; fair refining, iB.lec., cen trifugal, % test. 7lec; refined steady crushed. Sc; powdered, 5fOc.
 TuRPEHTlNE-Dull at NAat2o.
 NoLASsks-Firm: New orleans, sfssoc. RlCR-stesdy; domestic, sSsseAc.. jspan, tNs J7sc.
 TALLow-pull; city, .No., eountry. .xsBNe HAY stsadyi shipping, ffhseoo. Eeed to choice, SsAA5C.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Croker Tnxea In England,

London, Dec. 12.-Richard Croker has been ordered by the British income tax assessor to pay tax on S10O,000 income a year. How the assessors fixed upon this sum 1t Is impossible to say. Croker attended recently a meeting of the tax assessors at Vantage and protested strongly, but to no purpose. The amount of the tax will be about 5000 a year and the only way Croker can escape is by proving that his income is less than the sum assessed, for which it will be neces sary for him to disclose all his sources of income
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
The Tn nnina Strike.

Tampa, Fla, Dec. 12.-All of the box factories in the city have resumed work, and the union men having determined to return to work the strike has been form ally called off. In returning there Is no restriction placed upon supplying cigar factories working Resistencia union cigar makers, and with the exception of less than 100 international men who arc yet out the last vestige of the recent general strike has disappeared. The strikers failed in the effort to prevent tho trans. portation of boxes to the city from east. ern factories, and the Federation of La bor decided it would he useless to keep local factories longer closed.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
The New Bedford Strike.

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 12.-The mill strike Is still on, and efforts made by the state board of arbitration brought about no satisfactory result, for Treasu Ter Knowles refused to have a conferenc, arranged. The labor leaders, when they heard the result of the state boards cal on Mir. Knowles, were agreed that il would only make the fight of the opera tives more determined than ever. It wa: stated upon the authority of the striker. that yesterday 50 per cent of the weaver. employed in the Acushnet and Hathaway mills remained from their work. In al probability this number will be added tC before the week is out.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY. DECEMBER
KRUGER FAILS AGAIN.
Holland VIII Not Make Any Effort
 For Arbitration.

The Hague. Dec. 12.-The Dutch gov ernment has finally and definitely refused to take the initiative in behalf of arbitra- ton between the Transvaal and Great Britain. The decision of the government was communicated in an interview be- tween MT. Kruger and Dr. Leyds and the Dutch foreign minister and the minister of finance. N. G. Pierson.
 Mir. Kruger explained that the object of his journey was to disseminate the idea of arbitration. and the Dutch min isters replied that the role of the Meth erlands must be passive. The initiative belonged to the great powers, they add ed. When they had reached a decision. the Dutch government might see what 1t could do.
 A serenade of MT. Kruger by the scholars fixed for last night was pro- hibitcd by the police out of fear of dis turbanees. The Transvaal legation says it is authorized to contradict the report that Emperor Nicholas has telegraphed to Mir Kruger an lntimation that he will not receive him.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
ManiIn NeM. From Hongkong.

"Ady:ccs from Manila show that the position of the Americans is becoming in- crcasingly hopeless" says the Hongkong correspondent of The Daily Mail. Mon ey is freely subscribed to purchase arms and ammunition that are imported for the insurgents. The Americans will ney- CT capture the rebel contraband running vessels. While. in order to fiatter the official view that trade is fourishing, goods are permitted to be freely import ed into Manila they are distributed from that point to the insurgents, who are murdering and pillaging all native sym nothizerS with Americans"
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Roosevelt Goe. to Washington.

Albany. Dec. Ex-Governor Roosevelt, accompanied by Adjutant General Hoff- man and Colonel Treadwell, left here yesterday en route to Washington to at tend the centennial celebration. The governor expects to get back to Albany either Monday or Tuesday. On Friday night he will attend the dinner to be giy- en in New York city by the Civil Service Reform association and on Saturday will be present at the ceremonies attending the laying of the cornerstone of the Sol dicrs and Sailors monument being erect cd in New York near Grants tomb. He will spend Sunday at Oyster Bay.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Mrs. Acton Gets Damnges.

New York. Dec. 12.-The jury in the supreme court at White Plains has given its verdict in the Acton damage suit against the New York Central and Hud. son River railroad for injuries received in the wreck of the Montreal express near Garrisons in October. 1897. The verdict awards Mrs. Mary Acton $5,0O0, while her husband, Joseph E. Acton, is nonsuit. ed. The Actons, who were on their we'd ding trip, were riding on pass. The yer dict gives Mrs. Acton damages and MT. Acton none because he alone signed the mass
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
WAN0NG HERMIT DEAD.
Romantic Story From New
 Jersey Mountain.
A VICTIM OF sHBRMANs MARCH.
Brigadier General In Confederate Army. After His Family Had Been Wiped Out In Georgia. Lives n Re- cIuse Near Morristown.

Brigadier General In Confederate
 Army. After His Family Had Been
 Wiped Out In Georgia. Lives n Re-
 cIuse Near Morrixtown.
 Morristown, N. J., Dec. l2.-The body found Monday in Black swamp, four miles from this city, has been identified as that of Herman Bins, who was known as the hermit of Wanong mountain. For 8 years Bins had lived solitary life on the side of Succasunna mountain. His retreat was far removed from other hu. man habitations. It was found in ashes today.
 Bins made his appearance on the noun tain in 1865. He then wore gray uni form. and on it were the stars of briga- dier general. Though young man then, he seemed prcmaturely old. or himself and his anteccdents he would never speak, and he had no dealings with any one where it could be avoided. He had sufficient money to live his simple life on the mountainside.
 With his dog he hunted. and near his cabin he had small clearing where he raised produce for himself. Campers ire quently heard him playing a violin. To those who approached him in the woods he was gentlcmanly. but he would not enter into any extended conversation. He would give directions or information about the mountain. but would return to silence when anything personal was broached.
 Was a Confederate General.
 He wore his uniform and straps for years. When it was worn out he dressed in hunting clothes. He was not the ideal hermit for he always looked neat, and his cabin was orderly and clean. Ten years after he settled on the mountain his life story came out, when William Becker, n veteran of the Union army, visited Atlantajn 1875. When in mu- scum he saw the name of Herman Bins in connection with war relic. He in- vestlgated and found from the Confeder- ate records that Herman Bins was en- titled to his shoulder straps.
 Bins enlisted as a minor officer soon after Sumter and rose rapidly. At tha close of the war he had won the rank of hrigadier. He had been well to do planter in middle Georgia. While at the front his two little children died. Then Sherman marched to the sea, and Bins place was in the track of desolation. and ashes marked the site of his home. Mrs. Bins joined the refugees who fled beforv the onward sweep of the Federals, and her death followed exposure and hard ship.
 Bins returned to his plantation to find only the graves of his children and near theirs that of his wife. whose body fai,h- ful slaves had carried to the plantation and buried.
 It was not until Mir. Becker informed them that the friends of General Bins knew what had become of him. Efforts were made to recall him to Georgia, but he refused to leave his hut in the noun. tains.
 No one knows how he came to his death far from his cabin, which had beer in ashes fully a month.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Three Killed on PennsyIyania

Philadelphia, Dec. 1.-Two men and one woman were run down by trains and killed almost instantly at different times yesterday on the New York division of the Pennsylvania railroad. The woman yas Mrs. Nancy Clark, who was sister of Andrew G. Curtin, the famous gov ernor of Pennsylvania during the civil war, and she was killed in the afternoon at Torresdale in attempting to cross the railroad. The men were James J. Me Carry of Croydon and Carroll Quagle of Bristol. They were railroad section hands and were killed near Croydon while repairing traSk.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Low Priced Cattle.

Those who read the representative sales of cattle in market will note that a good many sell at comparatively low prices. The reason is that there Is no place for which they are especially wanted. They are not fat enough to make desirable killers nor good enough to make first class feeders They are chased by salesmen as "in between" and that very aptly describes them. Stun of this kind must always sell at comparatively low prices. There is no special demand for the "mlsfits" in any kind of live etocox.-Natlonal Stockmau.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Cripple Creek Mine. Combine.

Colorado Springs, Dec. 12.-The Jack pot, Roxanna, Dr. Ingham, Magnet Rock
 and Nugget Gold Mining companies, owning f2 acres in a solid body on Ra- ven hill, Cripple Creek, yesterday con solidated. The new company will have a capitalization of 3,OOO0OO shares of SI
 par value, 500.0O0 shares being retained in the treasury reserve fund. The deal ends costly litigation over Apex and oth- CT rights now in court, besides making one of the strongest companies in the
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
n. We, Ranorfad Caruered

The Boer commander. General Chris tian De Wet, is reported to be corner ed between the Caledon and Orange riv- CTS, on the borders of Basutoland. As the rivers are in flood it is considered that his capture is certain. even if he should man age to recross the Calrdon. British col umns have been sent 10 hold all the pass es and roads to the north to prevent his escape. The military officers here are greatly pleased that the attempt of De Wet to enter Cape Colony with his com mando has been frustrated.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
LlSCUM'S FUNERAL.
Body Laid to Rest In Arlington b
 Devoted Comrades.

Devoted Comrades.
 Washington. Dec. 12.--The body of Colonel Emerson H. Liscum was inferred in Arlington cemetery yesterday. The cs. cort, under command of Colonel William A. Rafferty. consisted of n squadron of cavalry under Major E. D. Thomas. Bat. tery F, Second artillery, Captain c. D. Parkhurst, and battalion of marines, commanded by Major Germany.
 In the cemetery the Rev. Mackay- Smith. rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, conducted the service for the dead. After the service three vollcys were fired over the grave, and the sound ing of taps" completed the ceremonies.
 President Mckinley. members of the cabinet and members of the Vermont delegation in congress attended the flu neral. The honorary pallbearers were Brigadier General A. W. Greedy, Brig adler General ]. c. Breckinridge, Brig adler General N. G. Liebler. Brigadier General A. E. Bates, Captain Thomas Perry. U. s. N, and Lieutenant Colonel c. B. Edwards, U. s. V.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Fatal Rear End Collision.

Topeka, Dec. 12.-A rear end collision occurred between two Santa Fe freight trains near Olathe, Kan, wherein one life was lost and several persons injur- ed. A north bound freight crashed into the rear end of a stock train, and both were wrecked. Noble Thomas of Elm poria was burned to death in the ca boose of the stock train, and his father was badly mangled. They were on their way to Kansas City with stock
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Shot Woman and Self.

New York, Dec. 12.-Frank Driesen shot and probably fatally wounded Mrs. Seligman and then shot and killed him self in Hoboken last night. The woman will probably die. Driesen was an up- holsterer, about 10 years old. Mrs. Seligman. who is a woman about 30, had lived with him as his housekeeper Very little is known of her.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Boy Punished For Lexe Mafesty

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Max Lenzmann, the 10-year-old son of Berlin lawyer, has been dismissed from his gymnasium and forbidden to enter any other in Prussia for committing leze majesty when the principal of the gymnasium mentioned to the pupils the recent attempt at Breslau upon the life of Emperor Will liam,
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
ne Wet prexsed Hard Inv Knox

London, Dec. 12.-While the war of- fee is most reticent there are indications that the officials here received news sug- gesting considerable British success against De Wet. The Evening Stand ard says the battle between General Knox and General De Wet continues and that the forces change ground incessant- ly. Lack of definite Information is said to be due to the absence of telegraphic communication with the scene of action.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
Meyer Elm bassador fo UfaIv

Washington, Dec. 12.-President Me Kinley has sent to the senate the nomina- ton of George von l.. Meyer of Massa- chusetts to be ambassador of the United States to Italy. Mir. Meyer is a wealthy and well known young business and so- ciety man of Boston. He succeeds Will liam F. Draper, who resigned some time
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
The BosschIeter Jury.

Paterson, N. l., Dec. 12.-The sheriff yesterday drew the panel of 70 petit ju- TOTS from among whom the jurors who will try the cases against Kerr, McAlis- ter, Death and Campbell, the men aecus- ed of murdering Jennie Bosschieter, may be tried. The chances are. however, that other panels will have to be drawn. Should the counsel for the prisoners ask for separate trials two or three new pan els will be needed.
Connecticut western news., 1900-12-13
American Federation of Labor.

Louisville, Dec. 12.-The American Federation of Labor begins to see day light through the mass of resolutions with which it has been struggling for the past five days. Yesterday was the last day for the submission of resolutions, and not withstanding the short session great prog ress was made in disposing of those al- ready before the convention. Final ad- journment probably will come on Friday.