A METROPOLITAN HOST. Something About A Famous New York Hotel Proprietor. The Intimate Eriend of Daniel Web ster and Other Noted Men. Joseph Howard, in one of his New York letters to the Philadelphia Press, gives the subjoined interesting remin iscences of a once famous hotel propri etor : The Astor House was built by the original peddler, John Jacob As tor, who sold it to his son William B. for one dollar. My impression is that the old man Stenson opened the house in 1887, taking his family to live there with him, and from that time until somewhere in the seventies, he con trolled it absolutely. Although to the elder Stenson, still living some where in Massachusetts, the fame and glory of the old-time Astor House be longed,it was in the latter days of his life there that much of its modern rep utation was made. Under the man agement of the Stensons it passed through great commercial convulsions, its proprietor being the campanion and friend of the most eminent men in the country, intelligent, large-hearted and well informed. On the unwritten history of the country Mr. Stenson has in his poss ession more than any contemporane ous person, and he knew more of the private history of the leading men of the country than any person whose name now occurs to me. One of the most famous rooms in the Astor House was No. 11, on the parlor floor, near the ladies' entrance. It is doubt fill whether any room in the country has had a greater influence on the des tinies of the Union than room No. 11. It was occupied by Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Thurlow Weed, William H. Seward, General Scott, Rufus, Cboate,Horace Mann,Zachary Taylor and others of like note. Among his intimates Mr. Stenson classed the gen tlemen named and also Martin Tan Bnren, James Buchanan, Franklin Pierce, Abraham Lincoln, General Grant and Admiral Farragut Mr. Stenson had the ability to com pletely captivate those with whom he conversed, and young Charles was al ways at his father's side. There was an air of frank benignity in his man- ner, of tenderness in his tone, and he was unquestionably sincere in his ef forts to please. For many years he was noted as one of the best talkers in the country. For half a century he was the intimate companion of one of our eminent public men. His infor mation, anecdote, incident and story about the Whig and Republican par ties were monumental in their extent interest and fascination. His corres pondence with public men was extend ed. Although Daniel Webster frequent ly occupied room 11, he preferred, when in this city for more than a night, the adjoining rooms, 12 or 13, consisting of parlor, bedroom and dining-room. Come when he would by night or day, Mr. Stenson compelled all who occupi ed them to vacate at .a moment's no tice, and so marked was the impress ion pioduced upon Mr. Stenson by the happy honrs passed with his friend and adviser of Marshfield in these rooms that, at the death of Mr. Web ster, the partitions that divided the a partments were torn away that they might not be used again by any other guest In later years they were the private breakfast room of the ladies of the house. Mr. Webster said that many of his happiest hours were pass ed in those rooms and that the cheery voice of the liberal host,which always welcomed him as he crossed the threshold,was music to-his ears. From these rooms, worn and weary, Webster was conducted by Stenson, on whose friendly arm he leaned, when he took his last crip to Marshfield, whence he was never to return. As he passed into the marbled-tiled corridor, Web ster turned to Stenson, who was sup porting him on the left, and raised both of his withered hands upon the broad shoulders of his friend. "Fare well, old friend," he said. "We have known and loved for more than thirty years. You will find a little present in the office. Good-bye." Be fore his death at Marshfield, he wrote the last letter he ever penned, to his lifelong friend of the Astor. In Indiana there is a close tussle between man and beast. Man suc ceeds in killing off about 20,000 beasts each year of the man-eating kind, tig ers, wolves, leopards,hyenas, etc. The beasts kill abont 4,000 human beings a year. It is said that the beasts make good the deficiences in their numbers about as rapidly as the hu man beings do the same for them selves ; and as the beasts destroy a bout 40,000 head of cattle each year the strife is pretty close, and it re mains to be seen which will come out : victorious. At /fungerford, Mich., a company of visiting lumber dealers, after in specting the new gang-saw mill, plan ing, and shingle mills, were invited to take a ride on a logging train back in to the woods and to a logging camp. When the party were ready to return to show them what could be done, or ders were given to cut dowu a large pine tree. It was felled, sawed into logs, loaded aboard the train, which carried it and the visitors back to the mill, a mile and a half; the logs were taken into the mill,sawed into lumber, and piled in tho yard ready for a cus tomer 4 iu just twenty-one and a half minutes from the time the axes strnek the tree. What chance has natural growth to keep paco with such me chanism as that ? The Greely Expedition, The total expense of the Greely relief expedition is estimated by the Nayy Department at about $700,000. The or iginal estimate was $500,000. Of the a mount expended $137,553 was for the purchase and repair of the steamer Bear, $171,165 for the purchase and re pair of the Thetis, s2so,ooo for supplies, $25,000 for bringing the vessels to New York, $25,000 for instruments to be us ed in making observations, $15,165 for the repairs made to the Alert, $21,000 for the transport of Loch Garry and sls, 000 for coal. It is believed that in dis posing of the vessels the government will secure an amount about equal to the sum paid for them. A large part of the provisions is suitable for navy use and will be turned over to the ser vice. J. L. Spangier. O. P. Ilewes QPANGLER &;HE\VES, Attorney s-a (-Law, BELLEFONTE, PA. Office iu Furst's new building. JJR. A. W. HAFER, Surgeon & Dentist. Office on Penn Street, South of Luth. church MILLIIEIM, PA p H.MUSSER, JEWELER, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c. All work neatly and promptly Exe cuted. Shop on Main Street, Millheim, Pa. "PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE. FALL TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10,1884. Examinations for admission, September 9. This institution is located in one of the most beautif 6.00 7.55 Lowisburg 7.25 10 05 2.20 Fair Ground 7.30 10.13 2.25 Uiehl 7.40 10.27 2.35 Vlcksburg 7.45 19.36 2.40 Millllnburg B.ooar 11.00 ar 2.55 le. 3.05 Millmont 8.22 3.28 Laurelton 8.33 3.40 Wiker Run 8.57 4.06 Cherry Run 9.15 4.25 Fowler 9.35 4.47 Coburn 9.49 6.01 Spuug Mills ar 10.15 ar. 5.30 LEAVE EASTWARD. 2 4 O H 10 A. M. P. M. Soring Mills 5.50 1.50 Coburn 6.18 2.20 Fov\ lor 6.28 2.33 Cherry Run 6.48 2.55 Wlker Run 7.05 3.15 Laurelton 7.30 3.40 Millmont 7.40 3.52 A. M. Mi 111 111 burg ' 8.00 11.45 4.15 P. M. Vli-ksburg 8.15 12.10 4.32 Hiohl 8.20 12.17 4.38 FairGiound A. M. 8.30 12.33 4.48 P.M. 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In all cases where this Elixir is I its efficacy is at once manifested, con* £ wmm rincing the most incredulous that 0 CONSUMPTION M At its commencement it is but a slight irrita- CO CO tion of the membrane which covers the Lungs; SB then an inflamation, when the cough is rather dry, local fever,and the pulse more frequont, the Q cheeks flushed and chills more common. This JJJJ ® Elixir in curing tho above complaints, oper- ■ Hates so as lo remove all morbid irrita- ■ H tlona and inflamation from the lungs I H to the surface, and finally expel them from I H tho system. It facilitates expectoration. It he&ls the ulcerated surfaces I H and relieves the cough and makes the breath- ■ ■ ing easy. It supports the strength and at the ■ ■ same time reduces the fever. It is free from |l| ■ strong opiate and astringent articles, which are H ■ of so drying anature as to beingreatdangerof H destroying tbo patient; whereas this medicine H ■ never dries or stops the cough, but, by remov- H ■ ing the CACSI, consequently, when the cough H ■is cured the patient is well. Send address for H ■ pamphlet giving full directions, free. B Prico 35 cts., 50 eta, and SI.OO por bottle. SOLD EVERYWHERE, fj IIEIRT, JQHISOV & LORD, Props., Burlington, Ft. I ■■■DOWNS' ELIXIR.HhA For Hale at SI'IOELM Millheim & Madisonburg, Pa. v I. % SEND TO i r bin spmjow Premiums givenw?t? the JONE § SCALE and free Price List o i respectfully informs the public that lie still carries a large and complete stock of FURNITURE. PARLOR SUITES, CHAMBER SUITES, DINING ROOM FURNI TURE. 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