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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
- NOVEMBER 8. 1886.
The First Dispatches.

As we have done heretofore, we would
again advise our readers not to be elated or
depressed by the news furnished by the
first dispatches. The news received on the
night of the election only few hours after
the closing of the polls cannot be relied
upon to indicate with any certainty the re-
suit, for only comparatively few points
can be heard from, and it is not safe to
Judge of the result at other points from the
few thus heard from, and in districts at all
doubtful or close it is impossible to know
the result in so short time. For this
reason we attach but little importance to
the kilograms first received, and caution
our readers against being too much elated
by favorable, and too much depressed by
unfavorable, news received soon after the
close of the polls. We have some expert
ence which teaches us wisdom in this re-
gard. At the last Presidential election, it
will be remembered, the news on the first
night from New York and Virginia and
other States, indicated that not only New
York. but even Virginia, had been lost to
the Democracy, and that Cleveland had
been badly defeated. The news in this
State from the points heard from till after
12 o'clock at night following the day of
election was of the most unfavorable char
acter indicating that the very bottom had
dropped out of the Democratic party of Vir-
ginia. This may be reversed at this cleo
ton, or it may be repeated. The only safe
rule is to abide with patience the result,
and not to rejoice or despend till fuller re-
turns shall be received than is possible on
the night succeeding the election. We
would rather rely upon our judgment of the
result from the news before the election,
than upon kilograms received on the night
of the election. This was illustrated at the
last election for Governor. Whilst many
were discouraged by the first news received
by kilograms on the night of the election,
we did not have our confident belief shaken
for moment, and we felt amused at the
alarm which others felt and expressed.
We expressed our surprise at their alarm,
ana aVOW6Q Inc COuuueuG U6ll6l Iudb hCO
was elected by majority Of $4,000. Our
belief was not based upon the kilograms re-
ceived, but upon our knowledge of the can
vass throughout the State. The first tele-
grams may be interesting, but they are
often very deceptive, and lead to erroneous
conclusions We may judge of Hercules bJ
his foot-er pede Herculem--but it is not
safe to Judge of the elections at many pre-
cincts from the returns of but a few, for the
causes which influence voters at one place
fail to operate at others. 1t is wise to sus-
pend judgment till at least majority Of
precincts have been heard from. Don't be
alarmed whilst in the woods of doubt, and
don't halloo too vociferously till you 'sge'
out of the woods" 1t is time enough to
rejoice when victory is assured, and time
enough to despond and grieve when defeat
= is certainly known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

BUSINESS PRoeREss.-It is stated by the
Philadelphia Press, an extreme republican
paper, that recent Investigations into the
state of the iron trade of this country shows
that there has bean an increased production
of S21, 565 tons during the first nine months
of 1886; that the demand has been and is so
great that orders cannot now be filled for
some grades Of iron; that in the last sixty
days an advance in pig iron has taken place
of so cents to 81 per ton in the east 81 in
the west, and from 81 to $3.50 in the south.
Bar iron has advanced at the rate of SO. "a
per ton, plate iron at the rate of $40 per
ton, aud muck bars are SIS higher than the
lowest price this year. The heaviest bust
ness of the year is being done at the present
time
These facts, from a republican source,
and from the very heart of one of the great
est iron regions of tho world, show very
clearly that the industrial interests of the
country are not ruined as the republican
demagogues down south want to make it
appear at the expense of the democratic
party. The facts show that ''supply and
demand'' the world over, are the unfailing
tests of products and value. You can't
make s'silk purse out of a soI's ear" nor
can you always expect or demand as much
for your produce at one time or place as at
another. Business, like water, will always
seek its level, unless some worthless fishing
parties dam up the stream to the cbstruo-
tion and damage of everything. Lynch
burg Adud1cs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

RUSSIA ENTERS BULGAR1A.-It seems
to be beyond question that Russian cruisers
have been sent to Varna, a town of Bull
garia, on the Black sea, and troops landed;
that the occupation of Bulgaria has in fact
begun. The Novoe Vremya, it is true,
speaks of this Occupation of Varna'' as
Temporary" and the Journal de St. Pc
tersbourg explains it as due to ''the indis-
position of the Bulgarian authorities to en-
force respect for international law" but an
occupation begun on so transparent pre-
text can hardly be intended to be tempo
rary. 1t is, of course, absurd to allege, as
the Russian press does, 'sfresh violations of
the rights of Russian subjects" as the
specific cause of the present invasion of
Bulgarian territory Whether Austro-
Hungary will now act up to the letter of
Herr Tisza's warning to Russia remains to
be seen. 1t looks as if the occupation of
Varna were what the Novoe Vremya calls
it, "the beginning of the end of the crisis. y
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A Coop THAT FRUIT DOEs.-It is as
febrifug- that fruit has its highest value
with both old and young. With the ap-
proach Of what the poet calls the melan-
choly days of the year, our bodies, if not
keyed up 10 the pitch of perfect health, are
sensitive to the changes of temperature,
especially if the air is surcharged with
heavy moisture. At such time we are
liable to favers and to chills, which from a
neglected condition of the body and from
consequent low vitality may easily change
to congestive and dangerous form. In
this case the value of the acid of fresh
fruit is easily indicated, and the result Of
its use is speedily shown in the breaking up
of morbid conditions, the frightening of
that phys cal barometer, the face, and the
elasticity given to the step. As is we'll
known, our habits of eating and drinking
tend continually to super-excitement of
blood and brain, and to the development
and exhibition Of the purely animal part of
us. Too many of our foods are admittedly
prepared for the stimulation of our pas
sions, and as for alcoholic drinks, none will
deny that they are used, even when pure,
beyond all reason or safety. AS the doctor
well says, the substitution of fruit for
stimulants would relieve much of the need
for restraint on wrong-doers. This is GER
tain, for our heads would be clearer, our
blood cooler, our nerves steadier, our i'm
pulses more subject to reason, and life
would be 100 per cent better than it is
to-day.-The Cuisine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

THE NEGRO QUEsTIoN.-In an editorial
article on the negro question the New Or
leans Times Democrat says: "Mr. Blaine
and Mr.. Powderly can well leave this ques-
ton where it is. The Southern people un-
derstand the negro, are most interested in
his welfare, aud can and have done the most
for his advancement. Intermeddling in the
past set him back ten years, and prevented
Southern advance and prosperity; and it
will do it again. If the South is to become
the great industrial portion of the country
it hopes to be, it must be without outside
Intervention in its domestic affairs, politi-
cal, social, or industrial. This cannot be
done by stirring up the negro question:, the
thousand race and social issues involved
therein, issues which are rapidly solving
themselves, and which can only be disturb
ed by intermeddling on the part of men
ignorant of the subject, like Mr.. Powderly,
or using it for their own political vantage
like Mr.. Blaine. The South and it's grow
ing industries, the laboring class interested
in their development, can only be injured
by this new crusade, made in the name of
labor, but really sectional aud political in
its character"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

While Mr. Blaine, who never did stroke
of manual work in his life, says revenue
tariff is Southern conspiracy to reduce the
wages of labor in the North, Mr.. Lowering,
of Massachusetts,, who labored at the bench
of a working man for forty years says:
81 am an American workingman, and
plead guilty to having Rugged the protec-
ton humbug to my heart but with the
ripper ey perience and opportunities which l
have had to look into the system have
come to the conclusion that the whole thing
is a claptrap and political humbug, and |
say that as man who has passed more
than half of his mature years as a working
man at the bench. The good old Demo
cratic doctrine is tariff for revenue. That
affords all the protection needed for our in
dustries. What we want is to have it judi
ciously applied, as it has not been in the
past.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

MARRIAGE OF WASHINGTON THIRD
GREAT NEPHEw.-At high noon Thursday
St. James's was filled with the friends and
relatives of Mr.. George Stepto Washing
ton and Miss May T. Alexander, who were
married by the Rev William Hudson Burr,
assistant rector. The groom traces re-
markable ancestry, being the third great
nephew of General George Washington.
He is in the line from John Augustine
Washington, full brother of General Wash
ington, and Is son of Richard B. Wash
ington, of Charlestown, West Virginia,
where the family have resided since NOV
ing from Mount Vernon. The groom's ia
Their married third cousin, Miss G. M.
Washington, who is descended from Samuel
Washington, full brother of General Wash
ington.
The bride is the only daughter of James
K. Alexander and Mrs. Elizabeth Old
Alexander, of Lancaster. She is a third
great-granddaughte of George Ross, a
signer of the Declaration of Independence,
and nlso lineal descendant of four other
signers. The bride was dressed beautifully
in pure white aud carried to the altar a
prayer book bound in white leather. Miss
Emily Newbold Baker proved very charm
ing maid of honor, and Mr.. Samuel Walter
Washington was the best man. Shortly
after the ceremony the. couple left for an
extended Philadelphia Press, Octo-
Der 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

PAYING FOR BRIDAL PREsENrs.-[ From
an Interview with Society Lady. lin the
last two weeks have paid $3.50 for bridal
presents, and Go not expect to go through
the season under $500 for this item of ex-
pense. / would avoid it if could, but the
fact is, when was married, three years ago,
it was my misfortune to receive about So
500 worth of presents from my friends and
relatives, and am gradually paying back
their value to those who gave me presents
and to whom l must give in return. l
thought such a liberal donation fortunate
at the time, but have learned differently
by experience. Whenever I see great dis
play of presents at a wedding now say to
myself: "There is debt of so many hum
dreds or thousands of dollars that this
young couple has saddled upon them at the
beginning of their career" 1t is a custom
that has grown to abuse, and the only merit
see in it is that they pay back on the in
stalment plan. l have several years to pay
my debt, but still must pay for many ar
ticles for which l have not had the least
use,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
A Minister'S Wedding.
THE REV. MIR. MosELY AsToNIsHEs HIS
FLOCK.

Seguin, Texas, October 26.-Something
of sensation was caused here to-day i'm
mediately after the departure of the east
bound Southern Pacific train, when it be-
came known that the Rev. Fl. E. Mosely,
pastor of the Presbyterian church of this
place, had quietly boarded the train, &C
companied by one of the bellies of Guadu-
lupe county. 1t TRANSFERRED in less than an
hour that the reverend gentleman had per-
petrated regular coup d etat upon the COM
munity, and especially against Judge W.
E.. Goodrich, who was greatly surprised
when he heard that his favorite daughter,
Miss Lola, had been clandestinely married
to the Rev. Mr.. Mosely at an early hour
this morning at the Presbyterian church by
the Rev. DR.. Neil, of San Antonio, assisted
by the Rev. DR.. Laird, of Gonzales. 1t
seems that these reverend gentlemen were
sent for by the Rev. Mosely to perform the
ceremony, but just why the most popular
minister in town should get married under
such mysterious circumstances is what puz-
zles the gossips. The newly-wedded peo-
pie have gone to Virginia to visit the groom's
parents. Judge Goodrich is leading citi-
zen of this county and man of large
means. While confessing great astonish-
ment the Judge has given vent to no pub
lie expressions of dissatisfaction as to the
sudden departure of his handsome daughter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

Isolation OF BULGARIA.-England and
Austria have not yet shown their hands in
the diplomatic complications which have
been brought about by the enforced abdica-
tion of Prince Alexander and the subse-
queut intrigues of Gen. Kaulbars, the
Russian agent in Bulgaria. The Russians
seem thus far to have been carrying the
day, and Bulgaria is apparently isolated,
with no safe reliance in any quarter. IN
less the great powers, with the exception
of Russia, intended to maintain the auton-
omy of the Bulgarian government, it is
difficult to see why the principally should
have been created in the first instance, and
it may be that Austria and England are
merely waiting for some overt act on the
part of Russia to intervene.
In the meantime the Bulgarians have
been makinga gallant fight for national
existence, but they seem to be awed by the
formidable demonstration of the Russian
gunboats at Varna, and unless one of the
powers comes to their assistance promptly
will doubtless have to submit to Russia
They have shown themselves by their spirit
and gallantry to be worthy of better fate
than that of subsection to the despotic rule
eff the Muscovite.-BdH. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

RAILROAD CARS AND BRIDGE DESTROY
ED.-As West bound freight train on the
Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore r.
R., was about to cross bridge near Guys
vile, about twenty miles from Parkers-
burg, W. Va, Thursday night, COW at
tempted to cross the track, and being thrown
under the cars, derailed the entire train,
with the exception of the engine and two
coal cars. The cars were on the bridge be-
fore they left the track and went crashing
down into the river below. Seventeen tank
cars, filled with oil, Immediately ignited,
causing terrible confagration. The fire
was so intense that the stone piers soon
gave way and the bridge fell, spreading the
burning oil until the Hooking river was a
continuous flame for quarter of mile.
All of the cars and the bridge, together with
considerable timber, were destroyed. The
loss on the bridge, is $4,000; on the oil,
S., 900; and the cars about $25, 900. The
wreck has caused serious delays to trains
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

STATISTICS OF SYNOD OF REFORMED
CHURCH. AS; classes, 10; con-
gregations, col; members, 30,674; uncon-
frmed members, IS, 99S; baptisms, infants,
1850, adults, 311; confirmed, 1864; certif-
cate, S41; communed, "A, $3.50; dismissed,
500; accommodated, 8; erasure of names,
1893: deaths, 653; Sunday schools, $50; S s.
scholars, 2o,2O4; students for the ministry,
35; for benevolent purposes, $I2, oil 90;
for congregational purposes, $3.50, SAB 90.
DAsTARDLY CoNDUCT.-In Lynchburg last
Sunday night, the wife Of police officer Bry-
an Kelley was decoyed from her house by
two men representing to her that her moth
er was dying, and was set upon and severe
ly beaten and kicked after being blinded
with pepper. No clue to the perpetrators
of the outrage has been obtained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
Liberty Enlightening the World

Bartholdi's Colossal Statue Of Liberty
Enlightening the World, was unveiled
Thursday, October 28th, on Bedloe's Island
in New York harbor. The height of the
statue is Isl feet, and that of the pedestal
$50 feet. The island will hereafter be known
as Liberty Island. The display attending
the unwilling of this great work of art was
an unprecedented pageant of civil and mill
terry ceremonies. The eminent Artist and
many French dignitaries were present, in
addition to the great Engineer, M. de
Lesseps, who delivered an address. After
he had concluded in reference to the statue,
he closed by saying, "Soon, gentlemen, we
shall meet again to celebrate new con-
quest of peace. Au reror at Panama. Zap
plause) when the flags of the thirty eight
States of North America will be seen float
ing along with the banners of the indie
pendent States of South America, and will
form in the new world, for the good of
humanity, peaceful and fruitful alliance
Of Franko-Latin and Anglo-Saxon races. -
tation address. When about to conclude,
on mentioning the name of Bartholdi, the
applause and shouts continued for full half
an hour. He introduced President Cleve-
land, who excepted the gift in the name of
the people. His opening remarks we're as
follows -
The people of the United States accept
with gratitude from their brethren of the
French Republic the grand and completed
work of art we here inaugurate. This
token of the affection and consideration of
the people of France demonstrates the kin
ship of republics and conveys to US the as
surance that in our efforts to commend to
mankind the excellence of a government
resting upon popular will, we still have
beyond the American contincat steadfast
ally"
In concluding, the President said, "We
will not forget that Liberty has here made
her home, nor shall her chosen altar be neg
lected. Willing votaries will constantly
keep alive its fires, and they shall CLEAN
upon the shores of our sister republic in the
East. Reflected thence and joined with
answering rays, stream oflight shall pierce
the darkness of ignorance and mans OPP
preston, until Liberty enlightens the
World"
A responce on behalf of the French Ma
tion was made by M. Albert Lepayne,
French Consel at New York, who was
followed by Chauncey Depew, the orator of
the day.
The New York Chamber of Commerce
gave grand banquet to the French Dele
gates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
MARRIAGE OF A NIECE OF JEB STUART

MARRIAGE OF NIECE OF JEB STUART S
-SNow-FoREsT FIRES. Wytherille, Va,
October 28.-The notable event of the sea-
son was the marriage last night of Miss Liz
zie M. Stuart, a daughter of DIR. John D..
Stuart. deceased, and niece of the famous
cavalry leader, j. E. B. Stuart, to Mr.. J. T.
Gravay, a prominent tobacconist of Martins
vile, Va. The ceremony took place at the
residence of Mr.. James W. Caldwell, uncle
of the young lady. Owing to the recent
death of a relative the occasion was quiet
one, only the near relatives and friends of
the contracting parties being Invited. The
ceremony was performed of Rev. James l..
Vance The attendants were: Miss Ellie
Stuart, with DR.. Pettigo, and Miss Annie
Caldwell, with Mr.. FL. G.. Raynor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

Mrs. Lucy Parsons, wife of one of the
condemned Chicago anarchists, addressed a
meeting in Philadelphia Sunday. Mark
Tierney, who was delegate to the Rich
mond Knights of Labor convention, presid-
ed. A red flag hung over the stage. The
meeting was also addressed by Thos
Phillips, prominent local Knight OF La
Dor, who said the resolutions of the General
Assembly of the Knights of Labor at Rich
mond, in appealing for mercy for the con-
demned men, should have appealed for
sjustice" instead of ENERGY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

THE EGG sUPPLY.-Some people do not
believe that eggs are imported into this
country every year by millions. The Treas
ury Department furnishes the statement
and that is all we have to go by. In 1876
the Importation of eggs amounted to $780,
900 in value. Four years later, in 1880, the
number increased to 7,773, 492 dozens, and
their value was placed at 1901, 200. Last
year the figures swelled to 16,09S, 600, and
their value to the vast sum of So, 476, 000.-
In spite of these figures the Cry often goes
up that ''there are too many people raising
chickens" The importations for this year
are far ahead of those of last year, and it is
quite probable that this country will send
to foreign markets for eggs alone, over
three million dollars during the present
twelve months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
.Consumptton can be Carea.''

DR.. j. s. COMBS. Owensville. Ohio, says: 81
have given SCOTS Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphites to four patients with
better results than seemed possible with any
remedy. All were hereditary cases OF Lung
disease. and advanced to that stage when
Coughs, pain in the Chest, frequent breathing.
frequent pulse, fever, and Emaciation. All
these cases have increased in weight from 10
to % lbs, and are not now needing any medi-
cine. I prescribe no other Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil with scotts Hypophosphites, Lime,
and Soda. but scott's, believing 1t to be the
best"
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Some Ladies Protest.
SHARP LETTER ABOUT THE APPLICATION
FOR CLUvERIUs' PARDON.

To HIS Ercellencythe Governor Of Virginia:
AS numerous letters have been written
in behalf of that man, T. J. Cluverius, who
stands forth as guilty of the most heinous
crime on record, we, the ladies Of Rich
mond, entreat-nay, insist that no mercy
be shown him, that such man shall not
be let loose on society.
He has had the full benefit Of the law,
able counsellors, yet the chain of circum-
stantial evidence, the strongest and most
conclusive in the world, has drawn closer
and closer around him until all possibility
of escape from his crimes is out of the ques-
ton, and the jury renders tho verdict,
"Guilty."
A man claiming to be descendant of
Virginians intimatcs that the jury was
swayed by the tide of public opinion; really
he has high degree of confidence in the
honor of the Old Dominion, to cast such a
reflection on her sons.
The communication of the sentence should
not be taken into consideration for mo-
ment. Why, hanging is too good for such
a mana man dead to all honor, religion,
society, and everything that makes life
worth living.
He should have no sympathy; but if there
are tears to be shed, save them for nobler
cause Think of that poor betrayed girl,
of her family, one of whom even now is in
an insane asylum, all the work of that one
man. We repeat, no clemency should be
shown him, and we only hope that the Gov
ernor of Virginia has too high an apprecia-
ton of woman to countenance the perpe-
traitor of such crimes, and too high sense
of justice to let it be overcome by sympathy.
LADIES OF RICHMOND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

GEoReIA's ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCHOOL,
Atlanta has been settled on as the location
for the Georgia chronological School. This
means an agricultural and mechanical in
stitute. The State appropriated $65, 00O.-
Atlanta pledged, if it should be located in
her limits, $4,000 in cash and $4,000 a
wear. The authorities intend to make it
first. class in every respect. The building
alone will cost $93, 900 and everything else
I is to be procured on the same plans.