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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

SECRETARY FoLGER-It is stated that Secretary
Folger will remain In New York for a few days,
and will then visit Geneva where, in all proba bill
ity, ne VIII receive the nominating committee OF
the Saratoga convention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

SERGEANT MAsoN-Mf. j. g. B,gelow, the coun-
sci Tor Sergeant Mason, states that when he visited
tne Albany penttenttary. on the 20th inst, to OBJ
tain the execution OF the petition for writ Of ha-
beas corpus, Mason was looking bad and felt quite
discouraged They have him engaged In making
shoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26
SCHOOL BOOKS, &c.

GCHOOL BOOKS.
~
THE LOWEST PRICES FOR SCHOOL BOOKS z
With Covers and Botters Free at
ROBERTS BOOKSTORE,
1910 Seventh street,
Above New York avenue northwest.
N. B.-BARGAINS IN STATIONERY. s9-lm
SCHOOL BOOKS
- For every grade Of
Public and Private Schools,
AND SCHOOL STATIONERY
AT Lowest Prices, wholesale aud retail.
G. c. PURSELL.
s9-1m 422 9th street northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

= TIE CONTROLLER OF the currency has author
lied the Second National bank Of Altoona, Pa,
to commence business with capital OF 100000
and the First National bank OF Wichita, Kansas,
capital $4,000. g, 5f-5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

AMONG THE CALLERS received by the President
In New York yesterday were Secretary Folger, Mr.
Robert G. McCord, Supervisor John j. O'Br;en,
School Commissioner Wm. g. Dowd, Surrogate
Daniel J.Rouins and Police Commissioner stephen
i. French.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

THE FALL EXPEDITION for Liberia by the An1eri-
can colonization society will be dispatched by the
bark Monrovia, from New York, November next
1t will be composed OF Intelligent, enterprising
and religious people, mostly in families, from
North Carolina, Mississippi, Wisconsin and Kan
sas-a careful selection having been made from
thousands OF voluntary applicants for homes in
fatherland. p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

THE WEST VIRGINIA CANvAss.-Advices from
West Virginia represent that the republicans have
a fighting time to carry the district in which ex-
Secretary Of the Navy Gofr is candidate. In the
1st district, now represented by Mr.. Wilson, in
which the democrats have nominated a man by
the name OF Goode, there is chance OF the defeat
of the democratic candidate because OF local dis
sensiOns and the determination OF the greenback-
ers to vote for distinctive candidate Of their own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

1T IS RUMoRED that NJ. R0uStan, the French min-
lister at Washington, has applied for leave or abb
Sence. He VIII go to Paris in November for the
purpose, 1t Is said, OF making application for
transfer from Washington to some new post in the
Orient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

EX-CLBRK ADAMs.-Hon G. IL Adams, late
clerk OF the House of Representatives,, nominated
by the democrats OF the 9th district of Kentucky
for Congress, is III the city. He Will leave Tonight
democratic delegation to the Forty-eighth Con-
gress, which viii be gain of two--the district
now represented by White (republican) and the
reappOrtiOnIaent,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

JUDGE RAYEoR, Solicitor of the Treasury, has
decided In the case of Bailey agent OF the French
paving company, that the reserved ten per cent,
retained on his contract for repairs to concrete
pavements must be delivered to Bailey, thus set
person to receive the reserved fund under the con-
tract, and the assignments of the interests In.
vOlved In the same. s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

!, ARRIVED At MoNKovIA.-John II. Smyth, LII. D.,
minister resident and consul general Of the U. s..
to Liberia, arrived at Monrovia On the ID OF Au-
gust, via Liverpool, and was formally received by
President Gardner on the 4th. Mr. Smyth was in
excellent health, and met with cordial reception
from the authorities and people Of the young Afri
can republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26

nominee for governor OF New York, and distin.
guished as municipal reformer, is Baitimorean
by descent on the maternal slde and has an uncle,
MI. Joseph Neal, retired bookseller, now residing
In -Ballmore.-Mr. Jay Cooke, OF Washington.
was IN Baltimore yesterday, and 1t was stated he
expects TO lead party OF capitalists southern
"Trip IN q few Secretary Chandler is ex-
j. Walter Thompson, OF New York, one of the
pesttknoWn advertising agents OF the country, Is
at the Riggs House.vU. 8. Judge Settle, OF n. c.,
ana e. w. Goethals, o. s. N, are at the Ebbftt.--
Lieutenant Commander w. w. Mead Is. at the
Riggs House. Commander Geo w.
f1gman Is stopping at 42t 4th street northwest.
Assistant Payinaster M. K Calvert, Q. s. n, Is at
s113 u street.--Dr Chas. B. Gilbert has returned
@ he eiiy.-Miss Annie Barr. whom Senator
Davln Davis IS to marry, lives at Tokay. North
Carolina. with her cousin, Colonel Wharton J.
Green, the democratic candidate for Congress In
the "a district Of that state Tokay Is three miles
nom Fayetteviile, and Ii Is surrounded by the
largest vineyard In the south. The date dxed for
Ine marriage iS. said to be November 5th Miss
Barr is about thirty years OF age and Is Charm
ing woman She passed last winter at washing
Ton, wnere the engagement was made. Colonel
Green is man OF great wealth, and Miss Barr Is
an leiress In her own right--Hon. j. Proctor
Knott Is slowly recovering from an attack OF ma
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AthertOn, OF Ohio, is in
Lne clty.-G. G. COrnweu has returned from
Clnton, west New York where he has been for
the last Eve weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-26
The Yellow Fever Districts.

THE following patents were issued to-day:
Samuel ]. Bean, Washington. roller grinding mill
Florida Kennedy, Washington, sewing and cutting
machine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-06-08
vALEDICTORY.
BIZ ENos L. srocKEY.

Spoken at the Commencement Exer-
cises, Deseret University, June 2, 1892.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-06-08
A Big Blast.

San Antonio, Tex, IA terrible ex-
plosion in tunnel No. l on the g. P. and
Z. Railway extension occurred yesterday,
250 kegs Of blasting powder bein9
touched of by Workmen on the east and
of the extension. The worknen Of the
west end were st once overwhelmed WITH
earth, rock and trees. Three man were
killed and five wounded.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08
Speaking at Lexington and covington'

speaking dG AoAAktS0 oA"
Rives, Woodin and Dawson, spoAe AZ
Lexington, Monday. We learn bl,a' slie
Readjusters had small audience III one
corner of the court yard, which was shter'
tanned by Lady and Rives; the crown w.
ing composed of white ReadjusterS. Will
a handful of blacks. In another coinoi
of the yard the Straights held q rouS'nk
and enthusiastic meeting which was au'
dressed by J. NJ. Dawson and d. ). "oou'
fin.
It. is stated by an advance" correspon-
dent that seventy-four per cent. of the me-
groes in the crowd were enthusiastic III
support of the Straighouts and the Read
Justers by their own admission were QUIZ
generated. I:
Our correspondent sends US report Oh
the speaking at Covington on Tuesday
Rives and Lady were on the ground ana
The Court House being given up to them.
they commenced with 4s whites and IL
negroes. During Mr.. RS Introductory
eulogy on Washington, sixteen whites left,
and the crowd was afterwards much thin
mad by the cries of an auctioneer selling q
wagon.
Mr.. Lady followed. and regretted that
he did not have foemen worthy OF his
steel, and delivered himself of TRADE
upon Bourbons and Ran Tucker, and
wound up with an audience of twenty
eight and prophecy of fuckers defeat.
Our correspondent closes with the heart
felt question, Why could not Meade
White or Harry Tucker or the old man.
have been there to comb those braggarts.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

BRIEF MENCIoN.-Ihe Court of Ap.
peals will not meet here on the 10th. as
previously announced. that day falling on
Sunday, but will meet the following Tues
day, the 18th inst.
DR.. A. NJ. Fauntleroy, member OF the
Board of Health. has reported to the city
Council, an excellent state of the public
health.
The stringent and active measures in
stituted by Mayor Coo ran, and so eff
GENTLY executed by DIR. j. Fl. Fultz, city
physician, and Capt. J. II. Waters, Chief
of Police, have been effectual at last in en-
tirely stamping out the small pox.
Capt. Thomas J. Crowder was unani
mously elected Tuesday night by the city
Council, Chief Of the Fire Department.
A good selection.
Harry Pease, well known to our theatre
going people, is playing at the Opera
House with Gleason's Troupe. He play
ed ''Nobody's Child" last night, and dis
played good histrionic talent.
The city Treasurer's report to the Coun.
Gil, Tuesday night, showed receipts for
the month at So. 1876. 20; disbursements, ST..
712.16. The floating debt amounts to 1915
81; balance due the city $18, 183. 80; amount
held by Sinking Fund, $32, 446. so; bonded
debt 1926, 200.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

MINISTERIAL PERsoNALs.-Rev. Mr..
Kern of Tennessee, preached a. the First
Presbyterian church Sunday. in the ab-
sence of the pastor at Presbytery.
Rev. J. E. Booker, of the Second Pres
byterian church, was moderator OF the
Presby cry at Clarksburg, W. Va, last
week. &Et
Rev. W. o. Hullihen and Rev. J. M.
Frost have returned from their summer
vacation and are with their respective
charges. $500 II
Rev. John J. Lafferty frightened our of
fee with his genial countenance for few
minutes last Friday.
Whether or not Rev. j. W. Rosebro
shall accept the call of the Lewisbnrg
church. will he decided by the Presbytery
which meets in the First church, stanton,
Oh the 18th, inst.
Rev. G. S. Walker, the Stated Clerk OF
Lexington Presbyterv, was, during the
se sion of that body, most Hospitality en
tertalncd by an old Augusta citiZ-I, Mr..
VIM. Young, once a member of Angus; Il
church, and his estimable wife,, who " rs
formerly Miss Griffith, of Messy Greek
congregation. %%& {
Rev. Mr.. Bowling OF Huntingdon wv,
fnrmtr member OF the Tennessee Con.
! ference, will preach at the Methodist
church Sunday morning and night. Mr..
Bowling has a fine reputation as IA
preacher.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

The CONGRATULATIONS will certainly
look her very best next week and afford
her visitors such treat as will for the
time, being at least make the Monu-
mental City the most popular centre In
all the country. 1t is doubtful if so at.
tractive thr ee days programme was ever
before made up for municipal celebra-
ton. There appears almost literally 40
end to the new features being constantly
added, and, practically, the whole week
will be given over TO one of steady series
of enjoyments. Baltimore is big place,
ranking high up among the great cities OF
the country in point of population, while
in many interests she stands first. AL
though having reputation for conserva-
tism, it is Of that character which insures
a thor ugh handling Of everything which
is undertaken.
The Oriole commences on Tuesday next,
and will he continued three days. Each
days programme is worth travelling many
miles to see. The most ample arrange
ments have been made for the entertain
inent of strangers. ard none need be de-
erred from going for fear of not being
Idle to secure comfortable quarters. Wis
TORS from this section are offered most ia
vorable rates and first-cass accommoda.
tiOns by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08
O'Ferrall in Albemarle.

Col. Lamb, of Norfolk, and Col. OFFER
rail- met in discussion Monday, at Char.
lottesville. They had large audience
and quiet one; the greater part of which
we're with O'Ferrall, but they gave the Go.
alition mayor Of Norfolk respectful hear.
ing. Lamb put the crowd to test once
and that satisfied him. He referred to
"Judas Massey" when some one proposed
three cheers for Massey. It is rarely that
the mere mention of man g name ELECTS
such storm of applause as broke in upon
the speakers TRADE. r..
Capt. Micajah Woods introduced Col.
O'Ferrall very neatly, and the reception OF
his speech by the audience showed that
they were satisfied with their candidate,
and felt that Lamb had been well an.
swered. ..u
Our people in Albemarle are reported in
high spirits and claim the county by
1000 majority.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

BARN BURNED.-During the severe
thunder storm last Sunday night the large
new barn belonging to Mrs. Lightner,
about three miles from Greenville. was
struck and destroyed by lightning. There
went with the barn all her forage, hay and
oats and about 200 bushels OF rye. Mrs.
Lightner's whole crop of wheat had very
narrow escape also from the fire, as the
ricks were within ten feet of the burning
barn. The neighbors. however, flocked to
the scene and though the straw Was smok-
ing, kept it from igniting by pouring
bucketsfull Of water down the exposed
sides of the stacks while the workers stood
behind aud somewhat protected by the
top part from the heat. Mrs. LIS loss was
estimated at 81 900 and there was no in
surance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08
Sad Death of a Young Man.

A sad funeral procession went out of
stanton, Saturday, following the remains
Of popular and promising young man
who had died suddenly in this city o.
borne W. Trmpleton Was just 81 Years Of
age. H. Was born and raised near Fair
field, ard at the time If his death was
travelling for Frank DAVIS s. Co., Rich
mond, and contracted typhoid fever in
Maryland. Stepping here al the residence
of his uncle, Mr.. James A. Templeton, he
died after brief Illness. The deceased
had q large family connection aud many
friends in this County. He was brother
of Messrs. J. F. Ttmpleton, of Waynes-
boro. and W. F. Templeton, of Rock
bridge end Mrs r. Fl. Wlscn, Of New
Hope and was buried at Fairfield in the
presence of very large and sorrowful con-
gregatlon by Rev. Alfred Jones, the pastor
| of the church of which he vas consis.
! tent member.
The following tribute to his memory is
published 10y IL friend:
Dear Friend thou art gone TO the home of the blest
Thourt in taat SW3 et china where the weary have
rest;
| But our sad hearts will mourn while s0jOurainl
here,
| Bereaved OF loved one makes life seem so drear.
| Thou vert always so kind, so social and true.
| Thy presence could cheer like inyigorating dew;
An eXemplar to all in devotional zeal,
| Trusting the Savior all sorrows to heal
| IT'S hard to realize thy Young life is Ger,
That never eau greet thee on feS fieetng shore
| Thou vert called in the visor of manhoOdS full
prime,
Far away from the storms and perils of time
Thou wouIdSt not exchange thy blisSful above,
To wander again on life's thorney road:
And we hope yet to greet thee with all who dear.
In that Glorious Land there's darkness or blight
The great Resurrection is the Life and the Light,
With Angels and ArchangGls well ioyfulv sing,
Glsry and Hallelujah to Messiah, our King"
A FRIEND.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

AN AUGUSTA CANv1ssER IN HIGH-
LAND.-Mr. Geo. W. Koiner, of Augusta,
has been doing some good work in High
land on short canvassing tour. He met
Mr.. R. W. Walker, Of Shenandoah, in
discussion at Crab Bottom, Wednesday
night, after Highland court. There was
quite a good attendance and the discus
sion was spirited one. both gentlemen
dealing each other sturdy blows and put
ting in good ticks for their party and can
didates. 1t was not known by the Demo
gratis At Crab Bottom that Walker would
have ony one to meet him, so they did not
turn out and the majority of the crowd
was with The Coalition speaker.
The next night however they met again
at Mcdowell. where MIR. Koiner especially
made a fine effort and i, Ane impression. He
had the crowd with HIM and was loudly
and frequently applauded After the
speaking WAS oyer, his desk was filled up
with fl .wers from the delighted ladies in
The audience. Col. O'Ferrall may count
toa victory at Mcdowell as he has the la
tdies enlisted in his ranks.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

HIGH CoRN.-A stalk OF CORD stands
outside the door of our office. the tassel
reaches to the window III the second story
aud the ears grew above the reach of "A
man of average height. 20 save the trou-
BILE of answering any more questions, we
will explain that gentleman passing an
eight acre highland fed, of Mr.. D. A.
Seig's, near Churcivilr, and being struck
with the magnificent crop of Corn grow
ing there, got over the fence and pulled up
the FIRST stalk he came to, just to show the
VINDICAToR. 1t is II feet high. Mr..
Seig says he used J. E. Graham's fertlli-
ger on the corn. Can anybody beat it!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

Personal.

Messrs. T. A Bledsoe and M. E. Miller
retnrncd from their summer trip Saturday.
They went as far north as the White
Mountains.
Mr.. Thee. F Shuey, of the U. s. Senate
reportorial corps, is with his family spend
ing the summer at his residence near
ChurchyilIe. His friend, Mr.. Fl. l.. Bry-
on of the same service, and his lady are
visiting them.
Rev. Job Turner has lately been in Del
aware. Wisconsin, doing good work. In
one aay he administered communion to
six deaf mutes, preached sermon. adj
dressed prayer meeting and baptized five
persons, four of them deaf mutes.
Mr. e. Brownold, who has become the
popular jeweller and matchmaker of Ber-
ryvllle, is Ill the city this week.
Judge and Mrs. McCue have returned
from New Orleans where they were called
to the sick Ted of their daughter, Mrs.
Santini, who has nearly. recovered from
her illness.
A correspondent writing from Green's
boro, N. e., mentions several Virginians
he has met. Among whom is DR.. j. H .
Smith, who has very pleasant recollections
Of Stauntrn and the A. F. Seminary,
where he delivered an address few years
ago; also Mr. W. H. Evans, formerly a
teacher in the Female Seminary at Har-
risolburp: a leo Prof. S. G. Lindsey. for
merly of Staunton who is now located at
KernsvllIe, eighteen miles from Green.
Vile.
Gen. Echols is in the city this week. His
official duties in connection with the Ken
lucky railroads make him almost strang
er At his owl, .nme.
John ". Carroll, ESQ President of the
Lyl chhurg City Council, was in the city
Tuesday. Stauntrn has few native born
citlz lis who have been SO enterprlsing and
successful as the proprietor of she famoIs
Loire Jack smoking tobacco. He says
that Rives nor "any other mali" Can beat
Tucker III the Lynchburg District.
Misses Sally Rickarl aud Billmyse, of
ShtpherdstoXn, are visi ing friends neil
FsiItrsvilr.
Mr.. } N. Caldwell, only son of jas. r.
Caldwell Esq. an old and respected ci-l
zeu OF this county, WAS in the city this
week visiting friends. lie brought his Sis
ter, Miss Matti.., to the Augusta Femaie
Seminary for the present session..
Mr.. NJ. B. Uberdorfer started to New
York Tuesday to lay in his stock pf fall
and winter clothing.
Mrs. J. E. Booker, who has been absent
on a visit several weeks in Eastern Virgin
ia returned yesterday.
Mr. ThOs. W. Brown, manager of tn Q
Madison Square Theatre C"mpany, billed
for next week, is in the city, and ali admit
Iahle man he is for his business.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

FLORIDA 'VIslToRs-Col. Jos. B Brown
of Gainesville, Florida, brother-in-law
of our well known townsman. Mr.. j. A.
Templeton, is spending the week with bis
friends in the county and city. Mr.. L. B.
Koiner, the eldest son Of MI John K.
Koiner, who left the county about eight
years ago, is with his mother visiting their
relatives near Waynesboro; and Mir. Bowl
ing Swoape, a brother of Mi. Geo. w.
Swoope, is also in the county on visit to
his friends and RELATIVES These gentle
men are all successfully engaged in the
orange business and are Well satisfied with
their business and the State of their adop-
ton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

THEATRICAL.-At the Opera House,
Wednesday and Thursday nights next
week, the Madison Square Theatre will
present its great metropolitan success,
''Hazel Kirk" and ''Esmeralda" The
former play has been given over 1900
times, and the latter has run for a whole
year at the theatre. The company comes
under the direct auspices of the Madison
Square Theatre, and brings special scene
ry for each act. Their appearance will be
an undoubted dramatic event in Staunton
as they produce the two great plays of the
year, and "Hazel Kirke" especially, is a
favorite with our people. e q. 49,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08
DIED..

BYERS.-At his residence near Parnassus, on the
lst inst, of neuralgia OF the heart. Mr.. James r
Byers aged 81 years. He was buried Sunday OF
Union church. the Rev. I. N. Campbell, of the
Presbyterian church and the Rev. Mr.. Williams
of the Methodist church officiating In the pres.
enee Of very large audience.
DOAKE.-At the residence Of Mrs. Elizabeth Bur
nett, above Greenville, On Monday, the 18th inst.
took place Tuesday from the house at II O'Clock
She had been a consistent member Of Bethel
church for about IS years.
ShEETS.-Mrs. Emily Sheets, after sickness OF
SIX months, at Parnassus, at the residence of hel
sen NJ Geo. c. sheets. On the 23rd of August
aged "a years.
ADAMS.-On the 22d, ult., at Parnassus, after an
illness of two years, Mrs. Polly Adams, wife oI
Samuel Adams, and sister Of Messrs. Adam and
John q. Slower. in the 10th year of her age
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

SPEAKINa.-Capt. Micajah Woods OF
Albemarle will speak at Staunton on DC.
tober court day, and at Highland court
the following day. .-,
Capt. James Bumgardner will speak at
the Court House, by invitation of the Dem
ocratic club, on The 25th of September
Court day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-09-08

PROPERTY SALEs.-Capt. A. H. Fultz
has sold his fine residence in this city to
Mr.. Saml x. Kerr for SIS, $50, cash.
MIR. ]. W. Abby has purchased the old
frame property on Augusta street, oppo.
site the Augusta National Bank, for
$1,000, which he is tearing down to re-
place with good three story brick. A
most welcome and important improve.
ment for that locality.
The Mozart building has been sold by
Messrs. Elder, Nelson & Cushings, to Col.
John L. Peyton for 81 ,O5O. cash.