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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

FROM WASHINGTON CITY.-The Fede
ration of Labor adopted resolution dis
approving of the amendments offered by
Mr.. Barbour to the lien law and in favor Of
something more uniform. Miss Leila
Spindle received party of friends Tues.
day evening in compliment to the Mise:
Boiling of Virginia, and the occasion was
a very pleasant one.
Mrs. and Miss Barbour held one of thei,
pleasant informal receptions, at their resi-
dence on Ninth Street Wednesday evening,
at which a number of friends were presen.
Southern congressman are taking great
satisfaction in report which they have
lately received, that Mr.. Cleveland ha,
made remark to the effect that faithful
adherence to the principles of civil-servict
reform will require an early remoya
Of Federal oficeholders and employee.
throughout the Southern States, on thu
ground that they have given altogether tor
much attention to politics. This they con
strue as opening the way for clean swee,
in the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25
The Tanner and Delaney Company-Their
Works at Richmond.

Every virginian has an especial pride In
the Capital city of this state. The grow
ing industries of Richmond are giving the
city increasing strength and influence, and
diffusing benefits, not emily in a local view,
but the spirit of enterprises which has set
in motion the progress there radiates
throughout the Commonwealth and stimu-
lates others to exertion.
We have been led to express these re-
suits of our observation on opening the
last Issue of that excellent publication, the
manufacturers Record, which has splen-
did illustration and description of the
works named above. About eighteen
years ago, Tanner & Delaney commenced
their enterprise at the junction of Canal
and Seventh streets. By degrees, though
encountering losses and delays by fire, they
have moved steadily forward from small
beginning, to the establishment Of one OF
the grandest enterprises Of the South.
From the first location, which had not area
sufficient for enlarged designs, they put
their plant on twelve acres of land on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway near the
limits Of the City, and there is now to be
found perhaps the largest and best equip
ped Engine-works in the United States.
We cannot appropriate space to the des-
cription we should like to make of their
works. They are in the form of hollow
square with three sides. The front hand
somely ornamented with running water,
lakes, shrubbery, and flowers. If all the
shops which are systematically placed in
the general plan we're in one line the 'front.'
age would be nearly two thousand feet. A
water-tank, holding $4,000 gallons, is on
the summit of tower 100 feet high. The
buildings are all brick and of stylish archi-
tectural designs. The water serves for
protection against fire as we'll as for other
purposes. Railroad tracks connecting with
the Chesapeake and Ohio line run through
all the shops and grounds.
The custom of this establishment is
mainly from the South, with orders also
from South America and Mexico.
There are several gentlemen, in addition
to the two named, in the directory of the
company, but it is nothing more than truth
to say that the enterprise, talents, sagacity,
and fine business qualifications of Col. W.
E. Tanner are displayed in every feature Of
this bold and successful enterprise. Rich
mond may well be proud of such son.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25
State Convention of the Y. n. C. A.

The ninth annual State Convention of
the Young Mems Christian Association
met last Thursday night in the Baptist
church in Roanoke city, led by c. A. Lick
lider, of Petersburg. An address of well
come was made by W. F. Baker, president
Of the Roanoke Association, in behalf of
the Association and citizens, responded to
by E. N. Watkins, of New York; 81. N.
Clarke, of Richmond; c. A. Miller, of Luz
ray. and E. T. Dadmun, of Norfolk.
Rev. d. c. Campbell, of Roanoke, then
made a very admirable address on the re-
lations of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION to the church.
On Friday the following officers were
elected by the convention: c. K. Willis, of
Richmond, president; W. +. Baker, of
Roanoke; W. Cumming, of Lynchburg;
c. E. Dadmun, of Norfolk, vice-presidents;
J. W. Bias, Washington and Lee UNIVERSE
ty, and J. R. Spencer, Virginia Military
Institute, secretaries.
Conversations were held on Commercial
travellers work, on young mems meeting,
international committee, and Association
papers and bulletins. In connection with
this latter topic the importance of using
our local newspapers as much as possible was
Endorsed, as by far the best medium of
communication with the public, and the
great wisdom of their keeping the COM
munity informed about the work.
At the afternoon session conversations on
the social, intellectual, physical and spirit
ual work Of the Associations we're conduct
ed by Mr.. D. McConaughy, secretary of
the Association at Philadelphia, followed
by song service, after which Mr.. Cum
ming read paper on 'Boys' Work." in
which he convinced every Association of
the Importance of doing something for the
boys.
The evening session was opened with
devotional exercises conducted by George
H. Wiley, of Richmend, followed by a
very earnest discussion of work among
railroad men, conducted by Mr.. Dickie,
railroad secretary at Richmond, with the
aid of Mr.. E. Lorraine, of Richmond, and
Mr.. E. F. Morris, Of North Danville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

THE COUPON CAsEs.-Last week, At.
torney- General Blair, by direction of Gov.
Cameron, went to Baltimore, and applied
to Judge Bond for rehearing Of the Par.
sons coupon case. His motion was based
on the novelty of the case and its great i'm
portaEce to the State.
Judge Bond overruled the motion for 8
rehearing of the case; and then the Attor
ney- General moved for suspension of the
order of injunction and for an appeal, but
Judge Bond overruled both motions.
After such action by Judge Bond, At
torney General Blair proceeded to Wash
ington and presented petition for an ap
peal and supersedeas in the Parsons case tt
Justice Miller, acting Chief-Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States. JUS
tice Miller refused the appeal and superse
IDEAS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

A PROSPEROUS TowN.-The growth of
Durham, N. c., has been somewhat won-
derful, and, according to the Durham Re-
porter, the prospects are brighter than ever
before. The building season has not yet
opened, but contracts have already been
given out for $3.50, 900 worth of buildings,
with indications for much more. A few
years ago Durham was unknown; now it
has probably 1000 inhabitants and great
many thriving indus tries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25
A Fasting Girl.

In Cincinnati sixteen-year-old girl recent
ly died after fast of fifty-two days. she
had been attacked by something like paral-
ysis which rendered it impossible for her to
take nourishment. The human system
cannot thrive without good food and good
ability to digest it. Weak and impaired
digestion is rectiied by Browns Iron Bit
world. Mr.. J. E. Freeman, Pomeroy,
Iowa, says: 81 used Browns Iron Bitters
for dyspepsia and poor appetite; complete
ly cured me-" It will cure you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

ACCIDENTS TO HIGHLAND MEN.-The

ACCIDENTS TO HIGHLAND MEN.-The
Highland Recorder of the 21st inst, says
s'Mr. ]. Hook, of Mcdowell, whilst re-
turning from Staunton last week during
the cold weather, met with severe acct
dent by his horses falling on the ice and
catching his foot under him. His foot was
badly bruised and it was thought some
bones were broken. His injury was 20
painful that he had to leave his team and
return on the mail coach.
Mr.. "Bum' Cunningham while at
Staunton last week also received fall
which, though it only made small frac-
ture Of tho skin on the forehead. has given
him considerable pain since, and for time
his eyes were nearly swollen shut"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

REPORTED SILVER MINE IN Rock
BRIDaE.-A correspondent of the Rock
bridge Mems says. that rich vein of silver
ore has been found in a cave on Short Hill
on Short Mountain. He says:
"This mountain extends from Buffalo
Creek southwest to PurgatoIy Creek. On
a western slope near the lower end of the
mountain, about half way up to the top, is
a cave. The entrance is difficult, but after
you have gone about 30 feet, you come to a
large room beautifully formed. On the
western side of this room, two feet from
the stone floor, is vein of silver ore about
three feet in thickness and four or five feet
wide. This vein is believed to run the
whole length of the mountain, which is Ii
or 10 miles.
Large Jumps of this ore have been taken
out and smelted in blacksmith shop, and
found to yield an sstonishingly largo per
cent. of silver"
The style in which the remaining portion
of his letter is written is not such as to
give much credence to any Of it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

LEG BRoKEN.-Mr. A. N. Dickerson, a
young lawyer of Glade Spring, came down
last Saturday afternoon and registered at
the Crockett House. After registering, he
stepped out on the street, and there being
snow on the pavement, his feet slipped
from under him and he fell on his left leg,
breaking the small bone just above the an
kle. He is now confined to his room, but
is doing as well as could be expected
WytheviHe Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

OLD SoRRsL.-If the Confederates want
to see Gen. Jackson's old war-horse have
action and put on style, let them fire few
salvos of artillery, and as memories of
Manassas, Sharpsburg, Kearnstown, Chan
cellorsville, ETC., come through the old
horses brain, his head will become erect,
his whole bearing change and the old fel-
low will be himself again. We have seen
him quietly browsing on the V. M /. parade
ground while the Cadet Battery was on
drill, but the moment the first gun flashed
h was all attention and animation. The
old horse is fond of martial music.-Ler-
ia0ton Gazette.
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Washington Monument Association.

The completion of the Washington Mon.
ument, says the Bait. Sun, was celebrated
with fitting ceremonies on the grounds ded'
icated by Congress to the erection Of the
simplest, grandest and loftiest shaft ever
raised to the perpetual honor of any man
in ancient or modern times.
Everything appears to have passed of
well, and nothing could have exceeded in
earnestness of feeling and happiness Of
phrase the eulogies passed upon the char
acter of him whose great services were re-
counted in the presence of the shaft, shin
ing in the winter sun as pure and bright
and as typical in the grand simplicity Of
its form and in its lofty elevation as the
life of him whom it commentaries. Presi.
dent Arthur's dedicatory speech was brief,
but in good taste. Mr.. Corcoran was even
more happy when he spoke of the Wash.
ington National Monument Society as
sharing with Congress the glory of the
majestic structure, and of Congress as 'as'
Stunning and directing the completion Of
the monument on foundations laid by the
people, and thereby redeeming a sacred
national pledge and fulfilling sacred ma
tional dIty." The orations we're delivered
at the Capitol, and nothing could well be
finer than Mr.. Winthrop's tribute to Vir-
ginia, when, after referring to himself as q
son of Massachusetts,, bound by ties of at.
lection to venerate the earlier and later
worthless of the old Puritan Common.
wealth, he said: ''But turn reverently to
the Old Dominion to-day, and salute her as
the mother of the pre-eminent and iDcom-
parable American, the Father of his Coun-
try, and the foremost figure in all merely
human history" After quoting Lowell's
noble lines, he went on to say: "Virginia
has had other noble sons, whom l will not
name, but whom do not forget. When
remember how many they are, and how
great they have been, and how much oul
country has owed them, may we'll ex.
claim, 'Felir prole virum.' But as think
of her Westinghouse our Washington,
lou Ilo AdtucI SOY ttil oAhi0oo AS"NJ W
add: L9tG Deum partu.'"
The Grafton of the Hon. John W. Dan
lei was principally devoted to review Of
Washington's early life in Virginia and
subsequent public career, and by his elo'
quence, his picturesque presentation of it,
and his thorough mastery of his subject,
he revivifed it and so clad the old theme
with new graces that he was frequently in
terrupted by applause, and at the close was
warmly congratulated by Senators and
Congressman of both political parties.
With these orations, both excellent Of Their
kind, the proceedings of the day were
brought to close, and the grand, severely
simple but admirably proportioned shaft
will from this time become one of the most
famous attractions Of the national capital,
and will be spoken of in history and in
speech not only as the highest obelisk in
the world, but, in the words Of Senator
Sherman, as ''the most imposing, costly
and appropriate monument ever erected in
honor of one man."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

A great stimulus appears to have been
given to grape growing in southern Cali
fornia. The Los Angeles Herald remarks:
SIN every direction the land is being plough
ed for the use of the vine People are be-
ginning to learn that grapes may form a
large part of the food of family, and are
also good food for hogs, and will produce
food for the porker where corn will not
grow without irrigation. Figs are also most
delicious food for hogs, especially young
and growing animals. At least million
vines will be planted in the vicinity of San
Gabriel Mission during this season, and
500, 600 will be planted in the Durate and
on the east"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

NOT BURIED ALIvE.-The sensational
story about the burial alive Of Mary Cox,
a young girl, near Little Capon, W. Va,
has been exploded. The remains were not
exbumed until last Wednesday, when the
examination showed that neither the grave
nor the body had been disturbed at all.
Even the flowers in her hand were IN
moved. The girl died at the house of
George Ssaton, Monday, and was buried
Wednesday week. The only medicine adj
ministered was dose of opium; the NOR
phia was prepared, but not administered.
There is no doubt that she was dead when
buried. Seaton, at whose house the girl is
said to have died, was killed last Wednes-
day by an express train. The engineer
says he apparently stepped out Of his watch
box in front of the engine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

Rev. T. DEWITT TALMAGE AND THE
New JERSEY LEeIsLATURE.-Rev.T T. De-
Witt Talmage, of Brooklyn, N. Y, having
been reported as saying in sermon he de-
livered, that the address of the Speaker of
the New Jersey Legislature, made to that
body, twas so full of oaths and imprecations
that the printers, who never swear them
selves. had to put blanks all through the
speech to show where the oaths came in, "
the speaker of the Legislature and other
members charge Talmage with being guilty
of willful Misrepresentation, one of the
members, Mr.. Chapman, of Jersey City,
saying that 'Talmage knew he was lying
when he said what he did"
The matter has created intense excite
ment, and the Speaker referred to, Alfred
B. Stoney, who was speaker last year, it is
reported, intends to proceed criminally
against Talmage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25
A STABLE AND THREE HORSES R,rRN7

A STABLE AND THREE HORSES BURNED.
The Salem Times Register says that, at
5 o'clock on last Friday morning a week,
alexander Johnston's stable, in Salem,
together with quantity of hay and three
splendid horses, was consumed by fire last
Friday morning at five o'clock. When dis
covered the fire had gained such Roadway
that all efforts to extinguish it, or even to
rescue the horses, proved fruitless. The
faithful fire company was promptly on
hand, but could render no assistance. MI.
Johnston's loss was about 500, less an in
surance of $500. The fire was undoubtedly
the work of an incendiary. whose fate
should be that of the poor dumb brutes. "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

We have tried to do the best We could
with our public decisive have tried to
keep Oh the best terms with the Federal
Government; we submitted quietly to mill
tary government, and to unconstitutional
taxation on tobacco and cotton, and now we
have been by the Republican party trapped
into conflict with the Federal court. We
have by this party been enticed or forced
into legislation which they professed to APP
prove, and now their court comes to disturb
the State and force our Governor into re-
fusal to let his subordinates obey the decree
of a Federal Court. We say Cameron ap-
pears to be coming to himself-to emerge
from the temptations and corruptions by
which he has been surrounded, and to as
sert bis birth-right as Virginian, and the
Governor of a sovereign State. Let the
people stand by him. -Lynch6urg Aduance.
The Democrats took up the debt legisla-
ton of the Readjusters in good faith; they
passed stringent acts to aid in the execution
Of the law, and they were doing all that could
be done to make it operative.
But in stepped two Malone judges and
laid their prohibition on the whole business.
They declare that what has been done is
null and void; that the State must receive
Improved coupons, and the treasury thus be
| bankrupted. If these Republican judges
had kept their hands of, the matter would
have gone along smoothly; but they have
| INSTRUCTED and prohibited the execution OF
! the law, and the Malone party must hear
the responsibility. Lynchburg NeaCs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

GEN WoLsELEY's PERIL.-Gen. R. E.
Colston, formerly an officer of high rank in
the service of the Khedive Of Egypt, and
now resident of Washington city, said
last Thursday that he regarded the latest
news from the Soudan as portending a
grave disaster to Gen. Wolseley's expedi-
ton, if not the total annihilation of the
British forces. Gen. Colston is thorough
ly familiar with the country which is now
the theatre of war, having been the CON-
manding officer of two military and scien-
tific expeditions Of exploration in the Sou
dan. For two years he lived among the
Bedouin tribes now in ins1rrection.
After giving in detail the positions and
forces of the British troops, and the char
acter of the country, aud the difficulties to
be encountered, he says that in view of all
the facts he regards Gen. Wolseley's situa-
ton as perilous in the extreme. He at
tlches little importance to the reports that
tbs Mahdi's forces are diminishing. The
success which has recently crowned their
efforts would naturally tend to inflame their
ardor and cause an immense augmentation
of their numerical strength. The trouble
with the English all along, in Gen. Col
ston's opinion, has been that they have un-
derrated the strength of their enemy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.-The regular monthly meeting OF
~ THE MERCH tNTS' AND MANUFAC-
TURERS' ASSOCIATION, will be held at the
Council Chamber Monday night, End March,
at ~ O'Clock.
The meeting Is an important one. and q full
attendance of the members is desired.
j. G. SHIELDS,
feb25-1t Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

BURNED TO DEATH.-We learn from the
Lexington Gazette that, on Saturday, the
18th inst, while Mrs. Harrison who lives
near Buffalo Forge was standing near fire,
her clothing was ignited and she was fatal
" burned. dying in few hours.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

THE ARLINGTON EsTATE.-Senator Mil
Ter, of New York, last Friday reported ia
vorably from the committee on agriculture
a resolution to place all that portion of the
Arlington estate owned by the United States,
and not needed for the national cemetery,
the signal service station and forts, under
the direction of the commissioner of agricul-
ture to be used for agricultural purposes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25
LAND SALES.
TJRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AMI
LOT IN FISH ERSVILLE.

i LOT IN FIsHERsvILLE.
By virtue OF deed of trust, executed by A.
II. Fultz. Trustee, and Jno. M. Hanger and
wife. 10 me, dated March nth, 1879. of record In
the Clerks office of ugusta Co. in d b. 81 D..
IS, and by direction of the beneficiary in said
deed. will proceed to sell, at public auction,
on the premises, on
Tuesday, March 17th, 1885.
at II o'clock, A NJ, that certain House -
and Lot, in said deed described, Occu- Ell
pied by said Hanger and wife, and lying -kzkL
on the North side of the Staunton and James
River Turnpike. adjoining Grooms, Zirkle, &c.
The lot containing about u of an acre.
TERMS CASH.
feblS At H. NJ BELL Trustee,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

Gen. Butler arrived at Abu Klea on Feb
ruary Is and two days later dispersed the
enemy toward Metemneh. Gen. Butler is
awaiting reinforcements from Gakdul to
enable him to continue his retreat The
SCOTS Guards left London on Saturday for
the Soudan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25
Valuable Mill Property
FOR LIE.

By virtue of q decree of the circuit court OF
Augusta county. rendered in the causes OF
Polmer's Admir- VS.. Foutz and wife, and Young
vs.. Polmer. will, on
Tuesday, the 10Th day Of March, 1885.
at II O'Clock. on the premises. proceed to sell
the valley Mills" property. near West View,
Augusta county. lately owned by Philip o.
Polmer, and now owned by Cyrus Fl Suapp.-
This property consists of "a acres Of land,
with all the Water Power, the large Merchant
Mill, Work Shop, Foundry, Saw Mill, -
large Brick Mansion House. Millrr's Esda
House, with a other out houses; also 652a
acres of land, lying between the road and
Middle Rivei. The Merchant Mill is in first rate
condition. G. Fl. Snapp has lately spent $1,000,
or more, in repairing 1t.
TERMS.-EnOugh cash in hand to pay the
costs of sale and rule awarded in the said
causes, and the residue on q credit of one, two,
and three equal annual instruments, the pur-
chaser executing bonds therefor, with ap-
proved personal security, bearing inter from
the day OF sale and legal title retained as ulti-
mate security.
VIRGINIA:-In the Circuit Court for Angus
ia county, l, J. N. Ryan, Clerk of said Court, do
hereby certify that the bond required OF the
Commissioners Tor the one acting) under de-
cree In the above causes has been duly given
according to decree in said causes.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of Janu-
uary, 1885,
feb4-tds j. N. RYAN. Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

Newell White, Esq, Supt. of the cele-
brated White farms, Guuston, Va, says
since 1882 he has used Powell's Prepared
Chemicals for composing, applying the
compost il same quantities as fertilizer
costing S45. 90 per ton. Has tested it on
all crops, and received as good results from
the compost costing $500 per ton as from
the higher priced manures. Address
Brown Chemical Co., Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-02-25

To BE BROUGHT BEFORE THE U. S. ST.
PREME CouRT.--A conference was held in
Richmond last Wednesday between Judge
Hughes, of the United States Court, and
Ex-Judge Waller R. Staples, counsel repre-
senting the State, an understanding was az
rived at whereby the legal questions involv-
ed in the Parsons coupon case will be pre-
scented for hearing to the United States
Supreme Court on the 10Th of next month.
The same day is also fixed for the hearing
of other important test coupon cases, among
the number that of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.