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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-11-11
Especial 10 tAe StAtesman.l

CoLrsmus, November A-Com-
-plese returns give Jones q majority
Of -35s IN Colorado.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-11-11
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reliabIe returns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
virginia Conference NJ. +. Church.


The twelfth annual session of the Virginia
Conference NJ. E. Church closed at Norfolk,
Monday afternoon of last week. A report from
the committee on boundaries was adopted, pro-
testing against any change in the boundaries
of the Virginia Con ference and setting forth
the grounds. for such protest.
Aftera farewell address, delivered by Bishop
Merrill the following appointments were an
nouneed sx
/. Ale4andeaa District. IS Bsgars P fE-l5or-
foikyGW Mel hersofr, -PUrtsmUurn;G-W Graz
ham; Old Point. ] E Evans Falmouth, Hal
penny; Alexandria, l. W Pearce Falls Church,
A Bell and D NJ Mutersbaugh; Leesburg and
Hillsborough, A ] Porter, one to be supplied;
Berryville, W, T Schoo1ey; Manassas, ii
Vaughan Bethany, to be supplied
Rockingham District.-J s Wicklie, p E.
Augusta and Rockingham, A w Richardson
G G Arbogast; Forest Hill. ] N Sharp; Lewis
burg, G K Neese; Greenbrier, N Neff; Poca-
hontas, D Hedrick and G s Wexford; High
land, G w Ball; Potts Creek, r r Little.
Abingdon Districts Richardson, p. E.
Abingdon Circuit, to be supplied; North Fork,
Penley; Nicholsville, A n Ingle; Wise. W G
Bellomy; New Garden, w a Wilson; RGchan-
an to be supplied; RUSSELL to be supplied :.
Tazewell, N F Marsh; Bland, B B Redwine:
Wythe, to be supplied; Smythe. D E Pendleton;
West Giles, A Cumbow.
River, G II Thomson; Roanoke, r A Scott: :
Fincastle. ] K Rumberg; Rock bridge, ] Felt
ner; Catawba, G W Pullen; Bedford, b Turn
er franklin, A w Boone; Floyd, A Ruley !:
Auburn, ] L Weaver; Grayson, to be supplied;
Carroll, to be supplied,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

UNITED BRETHREN CONFERENCE.-THE forty
ence of the United Brethren in Christ conven.
ed at Edinburg, Va. on Wednesday, March g.
Bishop ]. Dickson, presided in place of Bishop
]. ]. Glossbrenner, who was i'll. This confer
ence includes within its boundaries large part
of Virginia and Western Maryland, and num-
bers 63 travelling and local preachers, and 7,SOs
members, according to the minutes of last con-
ference.
The examination of characters resulted in
the approval fall the members.
Only one member of the Conference died dur
ing the year-A. I. Bovey.
]. E. Holt, j. X. Nelson and A. P. Funkhous-
er were elected presiding elders.
e. Ludwick was received into the itineracy.
We copy that portion of the list of appoint
ments in which our people are more particular
~ interested, follows:
Shenandoah Observation-Disclosures Station. ]
y Ridenour; Winchester Circuit ] w Nihser:
Edin burg Circuit, NJ. F. Keller: Lacy Sprengs
Circuit, Cd Roudabush; Dayton Circuit, W
Howe; Dayton Mission Station, M Holt, Au-
gusta Circuit, c H Crowell ;Ch urchyille Circuit
M Evers; Rockhridge Mission, A Hoover: :
Page Valley Mission, H Jones; Madison Mis-
Rockingham Circuit, ] MAIDEN Augusta Freed
mans and Rockingham Missions, j A Evans 4:
Keideysville Station, w 0 Grimm; Boonsboro
Circuit L. Grimm; Hagerstown Circuit, W
Vile Circuit, Ruebusho Frederick Circuit, W
Beall; Frederick Mission Station, w Slime
spring; Mechanicstown Circuit, D Freid !;
Martinsburg Mission Station, ] E Widmeyer !;
Springs Circuit, NJ Underwood; Berkeley Cir
cult, G W Hunter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
MARRIAGES..


night. 18th 1nst by Rev. Frank McCutcGen.
Mr.. Geo. G. Naslin. Of Baltimore, and Miss
Mollie Antrim. daughter of Mr.. T. 81. Antrim,
Of Way neshoro'.
KEMPER-ARBOGAsT.-On March,. at the resi-.
fdence of the BRIDES father, in Crab Bottom.
Highland county, by Rev. G. 8. M, See, Mr..
James {. Kemper, of Lewis county West Va
land Miss Elizabeth A. ArbOgast daughter OF
Henry Arbogast, of Highland county.
LEAR-BosWELL.--At Covington, Allegheny
county, on Tuesday morning, the 9th inst. BY
Rev. Jas. NJ. Rice, assisted by Rev. Mr. Piich-
daughter of Mr.. Josepn'M. Boswell,
see. Feb. q. Rev. J. F. Cannon, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Leesburg, Va. and
Mary H.. daughter of Rev. J. w. LuptOn. of
Gainesville and former pastor of the Preshv-
terrain church at Leesburg The marriaSe
service was performed by the father of the
bride.
WILSoN-WALKER.-On February 9th. in the
Presby church at Martinsburg, BY Rev,
Harvey Gilmore. assisted by Rev F. M.
Woods. Mr. John 3. Wilson, Cashier of the
Peoples national Bank, and Miss Lille v.
Walker, daughter Of Mr.. James 81, Walker. OF
Berkeley county.
EARLY-SEEp.-0n the Bridge at Harpers
Ferry. W. va, on the 25th OF February, by
Rev. P. q. Hail, i. S. Early and v. A. Reed.
FERTIGE-BEARD.-Ont the Bridge at Harper's
Ferry: W. Va. on the LIST inst, by Rev. w. c,
Campoell. Mr. J: L. Fertige to Miss Louisa A.
Beard, both of Greenbrier
BURNS-THOMAS-At the house of Mr. g. A.
Thomas, in Hinton, W. Va. an the 9th inst.
by Rev. M. Hihh MIR. VIM. 1. burns and MISS
teona A. Thomas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
\ IsPEGTAT TOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
Treating the Wrong Disease.

Many times women call upon their family ply
sicians one with dyspepsia, another with pal
pitation, another with trouble of the breast,
another with pain here and there, and in this
way they all present alike to themselves and
their easy-going and Indifferent doctors, sepa-
rate and distinct diseases. for which he pre-
scribes his pills and potiOns, assuming
them to be such, when, in reality, they are all
symptoms caused by some uterine disorder
and while they are thus only able perhaps to
palliate for time they are ignorant Of the
cause, and encourage their practice until large
bills are made, when the suffering patients are
no better In the end. but probably worse for the
delay treatment, and other complications
made, and which a proper medicine directed to
the cause would have entirely removed, there
by instituting health and comfort instead of
prolonged misery.
SHADE, Athens Co., Ohio.
Dr. r. v. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y:
Your Favorite Prescription is working AL
most like miracle on me. lam better already
than have been for over two years.
LORINDA E. ST. CLAIR.
YORKV7LLE, Toronto, Ont, March Is, 1879. Z
r. v. PIERCE, M. d.:
Dear Sir-I write you about most remarka-
BILE cure of a lady friend of mine Mrs. Ruthorn.
Since her marriage thirteen years ago. she has
suffered greatly from uterine disease which
caused sterility. She tried the most eminent
physicians of this part of the country. who told
her she would have to undergo an operation
with the knife. Being afraid of this, she was in
duced by reading your Medical Adviser TO take
your FavOrite Prescription and Pellets. She
used three bottles, as a result she entirely re-
covered her health and is the happy mother Of
a healthy babe. Very truly yours
MRS. JOHN MCELROY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
What the City ought to do for her Military.

Our city has always been proud, and justly
proud, of her military companies. They were
organized and equipped at their own expense,
and have heretofore had to pay rent for room
in W hitch to hold company meetings. The city
of Staunton, as corporate body. has never
done the first thing to aid or encourage Them
in keeping up their organization. We are not
blaming the Council for this, for we believe
that they have never been asked for anything,
but merely mention it as fact and as reason
why they should provide room for the militia
ry. Until recently the companies have been
paying rent to the city for a room under the
City Hall, but as the Council is now offered a
rent that they cannot afford to pay they must
vacate. This is all right. The city should get
what rent she can for her public buildings, but
she should not neglect to prayide for those up
on whom she would call in time OF danger to
protect her property and that of her citizens
We urge it, and we urge it as a duty the city
owes her military, that she provide them with
room for holding their meetings free of
charge This can be done without any loss to
the city. Let the companies have free OF
charge the room just opposite the one they have
been occupying with the understanding that
the city can rent it for entertainments, fairs,
&C., as heretofore. The companies we are sure
will be satisfied with such an arrangement,
and they will thus be provided with meeting
room free of cost and without any expense to
the CITY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
Personals.


Gen. Lindsay Walker was in the city last
week.
Capt. Thos D. Ransom is on visit to his
father in Jefferson county.
Rev. John Miller, of the German Baptist
church, has been quite i'll at his residence near
Mt Sidney.
Mr.. j. E. A. Gibbs, of Rockbridge, accompa-
MED by his wife and daughter, has gone to
Florida on visit.
Capt. W. A. McCue left last night for Rich
mond in the interest of the Lee Mausoleum
Fund.
Mr.. Benjamin Miller, of Ottobine, Rocking
ham county, left yesterday for Keokuk,
Iowa, to reside in future.
Miss Lucy Boyd is now on visit to her
brother, Rev. T. M. Boyd, Pastor of Mt. Horeb
church, near Mt. Meridian in this county.
Mr. John NJ. Ferguson, Editor of the Alder
son Enterprise, who has been confined to his
bed by sickness, is now convalescent
Mr. Henry T. Wartman, who has spent the
winter in Jacksonville, Florida, at the home of
his daughter, returned to Harrisonburg on
Friday week.
His many friends will be pleased to learn
that DR.. c. c. Phillips has resumed the practice
of his profession in this city. His card will be
found in our advertising columns this morn
ing.
1t affords US pleasure to announce that Mr.
Algernon Reese, third son of DIR. B. P. Reese of
this city was graduated in Pharmacy in the
Maryland College of Pharmacy in Baltimore.
In a class of % applicants for graduation, but
Is were successful
On Monday of last week, Messrs. E. w. Sui
livan, Charley Rogers. Lewis Partlow, and the
family of Mr. A. A. Wise, left Harrisonburg
for Salina, Saline county, Kansas. Mr.. Wise
went the week before to make arrangements
for the reception of his family.
On Friday evening, the 5th inst, Mr.. John
Ramsey died suddenly at his residence near
Hermitagein this county, it is supposed from
a cancer in his breast, with which he had been
afflicted for several years. He was we'll known
here, having been, before and during the war,
in the employ of the late Col. M. G. Hartman.
Foster Morss Chief Engineer of the s. " r.
r, and W. w. Coe, chef engineer of the S. V.
Construction company were in the city last
week. They left here yesterday to meet Hon.
VIM. Mines jr., at Waynesboro' from which
place they will go over the line of the road from
Waynesboro' to Luray
Mrs. A. R. Hardesty, wife of Capt. Isaac Har-
desty, of Harrisonbug, who went few weeks
ago with her husband to the home of her son,
DIR. Robert Hardesty, in Wheeling, w. Va, af-
ter few days illness, died there the 9Th inst,
in the 18th year of her age. Her remains were
brought back to Harrisonburg and inferred in
Woodbine Cemetery Monday of last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16


his residence. two miles South
OF Monterey, Highland county. on the 9th
inst, MI VIM: Tripable. aged 81 years, two
m0ntn ss, anu ~ Gays. He leaves widow and
FBEY.-Near New Hope, on the 9th inst, OF
consqqmn1ptl9n. Miss Margaret ]. Frey, daugh:.
months and ~ days. She was buried at the
Augusta Church.
SMITH.-1n Winchester on the 5th inst, of
G. Smith, aged 40 years.
Jones, Esq, about 3 miles.S. E. of Harrison
Mary r. Jones, in the 39th year OF her age.
BR re nFradd Lewisbgrg areenbrier CO., W.
"a; on fFiaay, tne 9th inst, after protract-
Bright, aged 81 years. 0Sso
MCDowELL.-At the residence of her husband.
on the 3rd instant. of CONSERVATION. Mrs Tx.
zie Mcdowell, wife of Mr.. Richard A. Nc.
Dowell, In the seth year of her age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
Go and see Gladke's Sc. Counter. mays-tf

DEATH OF Miss NJ AIRY CELEsTINE BALD
WIN.-We regret to announce the recent death
in Baltimore of this interesting young lady, in
the Goth year of her age. She was the youngest
daughter of the late Mr.. Oliver P. Baldwin and
Mrs. Eliza Lee Baldwin, the latter a native of
this place, sister of the wife of Hon. ]. F. Lew
is, of Rockingham, and cousin of Judge II. W.
Sheffey of this city. The father, the late Mr.
oliver P. Baldwin, was at the time of his death
one of the accomplished editors of the Balti-
more Sun, and had previously been connected
for many years with the press of this State, OF
which, by virtue of his talents and fine literary
culture and attachments, he was one of it's
greatest ornaments.
The deceased was buried from the st. Johns
Episcopal church, Waverly, in Baltimore, on
last Tuesday, and her remains were followed to
the grave by a large number of sorrowlng
friandE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

The OUTRAGE IN THE COUNTY,
This morning between seven and eight
O'Clock, colored constable from the
county brought to the jail in this city
negro boy named Robert Twyman,
charged with the attempted outrage on
Miss Josephine Conkling, who lives
near Arlington. Miss Conkling, young
girl about fifteen years old, is the daugh.
ter ofsMr. Joseph R. Conkling, a gem
tleman who has recently moved to the
county, said to be the cousin of Senator
Conkling. The boy charged with the
assault is said to be about fourteen years
of age, light complexioned. heavy set
negro. The young lady was returning
from school, when the negro met her in
field, near her house, and assaulted
her, knocking her down and considera-
bly, injuring her person. The young
lady, being older than tho boy, resisted
his brutal assault, and succeeded in
beating him off, before he accomplished
his purpose. The boy then made his
escape, but he was arrested near the
Long Bridge Saturday evening, and
lodged safely in Jail in this city this
morning Gazette, Sth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16


AS everybody and "his sisters and his cousins
and his aqnis are paZ1le-crazy over the 13,
10, ii impossbiiity, we commend to them the
game of a. which can be worked in the same
square box by the addition of the 16 block. This
is problem that can be done, and will be found
to be very interesting. In this game. the object
of the player is to SO arrange the blocks that
the sum Of their nHmbers will pc thirty-four
when added hori4ontally. perpendicularly or
diagonally. The blocks may be taken out and
changed in whatever manner the player choos-
es. This puzzle is not new. On the library
ceiling in what is called the "Castle'' at the
Schutzen Park on Bergen Heights, the puzzle
is in fresco. tits over the head of whoever lies
on the lounge near the library window, and it
is q favorite amusement Of visitors there to lie
and study it. Not only is the SUM of "a arrived
at in all the lines diagonal. as well as horizon
tai and perpendicular, but 81 is also the sum Of
each of the sets of four numbers composing the
four corners, of the corner numbers themselves,
and, in fact, of every four numbers that form
smaller squares within the main square.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

RAKERS BITTERS.-Baker's Premium
ID Bitters are now known wherever the fell
hand of Disease has laid its whitening TOUCH
Their remedial powers are universally recog-
nized and acknowledged, and the preference is
given them over all other remedies compound
ed for the cure of dyspepsia, cholera morbus
cramp cholic, and all other diseases incl
dent to impaired digestion. The Ritters are
truly a valuable remedy, as many who have
felt their beneficial effects will testify, and
should si3 be found ia every household. Captain
Elijah Baker, the proprietor of these Bitters is
q well known and highly respected citizen Of
Richmond. whose character Is unassailable
and therefore his preparation may be consid-
cred genuine. We recommend the Bitters fol
the above named complaints, feeling convinced
that great benefit will follow a trial.-Monches-
ter Courier. :"
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs were awarded 9
special premium at the Fair, and deservedly
SO. for they are 9 standard medicine and we are
personally eognlzant of some remarkable cures
effected BY them.-RichnaOnd Commercial
~ NOTICE::-;Baker's Premium Bitters are
exempted by the U. 8. Internal Revenue De.
partment from special liquor tax.
Solo Dy al druggists and country merchants
everywhere. 4. RAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
Letter from Pond Gap, Va.

There are but few items of interest to note at
present. it being the quiet season of Lent
Winters cherries, ifnot very cold face, is thus
early hiding behind the bright form of her ra-
diant and youthful successor-Spring. Nature
is even now beginning towear green robes, and
the wheat fields are gladdening the farmers
hearts with promise of future abundance.
Not long since, the peaceful slumbers of some
of our most staid and sober citizens were bro
ken in upon by party of social readjusters,
who during the hours of night rearranged to
their own satisfaction and amuSement-certain
articles of property, such as wagons. wheels
&c. In the morning they were found upon the
top of neighboring house.
Last week, the beaux and bellies of this COM
munity enjoyed masked ball at Crawford
Springs. distant about half O mile from Pond
Gap. Various distinguished characters were
prcsent-the spirit-world furnishing mascu-
line and feminine visitant. Lord Chesterfield
with his profound bows and marked Difference
to the ladies, recalled the courtly manners Of
the ''old regime.'' The feminine character was
a ghost, and consequently compelled to be 81
lent during the evening. Sad deprivation,-
but We read of there being silence in Heaven
for the interval of half an hour, convincing
fact in favor of the better half of human nature
not being excluded entirely from that abode of
the Bessed-so reasons some sarcastic writer.
Can this witty writer be a aooman, Mr.. Editor.
But to return to the masked ball at Craw-i
fords. The belle of the evening was radiant
peasant girl from the South of "vine-en-
circled France" whose brilliant dark eyes
were the light of the ROOM. Also a handsome
Gypsy girl. and lovely flower girl were among
the admired of all ADMIRERS Night with her
stars, gave brilliancy to the scene, and 1.-THE
bell of Augusta" could not fail to be surround.
ed by her numerous and devoted ATTENDANTS
Your city furnished several beaux, believe
certainly one if not more. So fleet the hours
away that 'only tread on f1owers;" and liter
ally, If this warm weather continues week or
two longer we Will be, in fact treading on flow
ers, and speeding gladly the parting guest-the
Winter of 1880.
March 9Th. VIRGINIA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
Briefs.

Mumps are prevailing at Mt Scion and vi
entity. sl-
The spelling contests at Greenville create
considerable interest and are well attended.
The March term of the Circuit Court-Judge
McLaughling presiding-began yesterday.
In Rockingham, on Saturday week, the land
OF Jonas Reed, 60 acres, was sold to Michael
Martz at Sl4.5O per acre.
The concert at Greenville, far which great
preparations are being made, will take place on
Friday, the 18th.
On last Tuesday night, the city of Alexan-
dria celebrated the centennial anniversary OF
its municipal government.
The Hagerstown Mail has made its appear
ance in a beautiful new dress. We congratulate
1t on its success and improved appearance.
At Hinton, W, Va, the sum of 5000 was con-
tributed for the relief of the sufferers in Ire
land, which was sent to the "New York Herald
Irish Famine Fund.- 10
Rev. Stuart Robinson, D. D., of Louisville,
KY, will deliver the annual sermon before the
Young Mems Christian Association at the Uni
versity of Virginia, June 9th.
Upon the land near Mt Meridian between
the river and the Port Republic road, pur-
chased by M. D. Eutsler from DIR. w. j. Bell:
the proprietor is now erecting shops for the
manufacture of doors, window sashes, &c.
The Methodists at Mt. Scion are taking steps
to have new church erected, and the Presby-
terians in the neighborhood of Messy Creek, a
few miles below, are also contemplating build
ing house of worship.
For the benefit of our farmers we will state
that we have learned, from private and re-
liable source, that there are large number Of
stock cattle for sale at and in the vicinity Of
Big Lick. in Southwest Virginia.
In some parts of this county small green
bug in considerable numbers has made its ap.
appearance in the wheat fields and is giving our
farmers great anxiety. Can any of our read
ers account for its appearance, and prescribe a
remedy?
The recent concert at Thinking Spring was
great success, and furnished rich musical
treat to the large audience that had the good
fortune to be present. The music, both vocal
and instrumental, was excellent. as the per-
formers possessed talent and acquitted them
selves with much credit
Last week number of the citizens of New
Hopeand vicinity assembled at the residence Of
Mr. X Eakle to celebrate the 10th anniversary
occasion large beautiful bible was given to
her by her grandchildren, which was presented
with appropriate remarks by Mr.. II. K. Eakle
after which those present partook of an abun-
dant collation., provided for this interesting oc
casion.
Jones's wife was in delicate health until he
took home the game of Is. She is now very
figure-ous
'JOSepl. WIN are YOU so moody ~
Asked his anxious wife, as stood he
Near the mantel, sliding back and forth tn
little numbered blocks;
"Oh," said he, "this fendish game
Has set my brains all af1ame,
And I'm nearly idiotic with the complicated
o, the changing situations!
o, the trillion permutatfons!
On each move of mine what awful possibilities
depend
o, my brain is all on fire!
I'm maniac, Maria!
Keep away! I've got it-1S l5 II at the end"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
The General Assembly OF Virginia
diOurned last Tuesday NIGHT after the

The General Assembly OF Virginia
adjourned last Tuesday night after the
the most disgraceful and Injurious ses-
sion ever held. Itdragged thejudiciary
of the State down from the high posi-
ton 1t had occupied ever since its or
ganizatiOn and made it wallow in mire
along with professional and cheating
gamblers it removed from the State
offices the old and efficient men who
had grown gray in the States service,
and who considered Virginia's honor as
intimately connected with their own,
and filled their places with untried and
unknown white men and incompetent
and inefficient negroes it put stop to
the settlement of the State debt on terms
which, though exceptionally favorable
to the State, were honorable to her and
satisfactory to her creditors; in short,
the sole object of the majority seems to
have been to abstract from the depleted
treasury all they could for themselves
first, and then for their friends to injure
and degrade the State in every coEceiv-
able manner.-Alecandri Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

CHURCH fsoTEs.-In accordance with the an
nouncement OF last week, mmpnion services
were held in the First Presbyterian church last
Sunday. The services, morning and evening,
by the Pastor. There were ID accessions to the
church,-3 by certificate, and 10 by profession
of faith. The following were elected Deacons
of that church:
Messrs. J. w. Abby, c. B. Somerville, Arista
Hoge, and Hugh P. Lyle, The Deacons now
number nine. there being five before.
In the NJ. E. Church South, the sermon in the
morning was preached by Rev. j. A. Kern, and
in the evening by Rev. Robert Smith.
In the Lutheran Church, services in the
morning by the Pastor-no services at night, as
the Pastor held service in the afternoon at the
w. L. Asylum.
In the other churches, there were the usual
services by the Pastors thereof