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Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
2Oth u. AaIkness Academy
OF THE
DELAWARE STATE NORMAL UNIVERSITY.
Holm CALyIN HARKNESS

U
JOHN CALVIN HARDNESS.
AUKELIA elizabeth HAkKNEss
V.P.
FACULTY OF BIaHEsT CHARACTER AND
ABILITY, 10 MEMBERS.
At this date Of July 18th, 1855, the ub-
'cr'ber hai bten II the schnolro)m with
PROF. HARNESS four weeks aud registered
the names Of 50 pupils. having been thus
AHoroed an OPT ortunfty OF observing the
principal as q teacher, after prefacinR that
40 ;er s ns Ca In
V Sui learplng every day and from long
long experience and Christian reformati on
mas overc 4me many Of his faults md learned
new methods Of Instruction and govern.
ment. make the following o5ssrystio-s of
my own:
First-The princtp readily adapts n.a.-
self to his pupils, and to each and every
pupil individually ne mas pleasant and
trien1s and co laberers; be is laboring
make them Intelligent and useful members
OF society, and they by their diligence and
dociiity working With him for themselves 10
become prepared fer the greatest possible
usefulness, success and happiness q 1if,.
Sesond-The principal has uniform pa.
tfenoe, kindness gentleness united with
hrmness and quiet determination. He rules
his scholars BY kindness and love and keeps
hem under perfect control He has happy
way Of giving instruction reproot and ad-
dote.
Third-The principal h IS ever In view the
duty, clearly revealed and faithfully per-
termed, Of saving In pur .ty and grace NOR.
ality auu truthiulness, the children for lives
OF moral re,titude and christian beauty.
The children, under his instruction, ave In
an atmosphere OF perfect harmony, purity,
refinement, Kindness and sociab lity, the
little ones receive much OF instruction 81
most without knowing It, and the older ones
md in their teacher Dot only u practical and
excellent instru stor. but trls and devoted
friend. [Sivned]
NELLIE nj. GARaBR4tT, Secretary.
Instruction 0aily; enter now, secure seats
now for fall term: Sent by mail o, cell for
dialogue now. BUSINESS HouRs: O'Clock
to II a. 10 Ten and arket sire ts.
1 entered the ACADEMY az ploil August
24'h. Since that time have hat the oDpor-
tunity OF observing RoF HARKSEss as
teacher during my own rectatinns as we'll as
those OF young ladies' and gentlemen who
are pupils O the ACADEMY.
consider( Miss uaraorInt's statements
rue and made In ,ltar ana conscientious
manner. l THE pleasure in rtgL;ng the
MINNIE HARFORD, "A esistant Sec,
WILMINGTON DEL, Aug. go. 1875
"ILMINeloN. DEL Aug. 81, 1883.
To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: l am study
ing Latin and Greek with Prof John U,
darKn ness since sugut 81, have taken
|twenty-'our lessons; have heretofore attend
ed a classical college rear Baltimore, Md,
Of the highest repute md excellen %; have
also ha one OF the best private tutors / am
not only sa tistieI, but very mucn pleased
with Prof. John u. Hardness, and recom-
mend him to my frienos and colleagues 1
uily Horse the foregoing observations
first. second and tn ird.'' and opinions of
Miss GARABRANT and Miss HARTFORD be-
cause. after careful observation and refiec-
tion, believe the same to be sincere and
true HUBERT r. A BRADY
WILMINGTON, DEL, Sept /. sep3-tf
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
A Venerable Bridegroom.

The Hon. Augustus C. Wilcox, aged
~ years, and one of the wealthiest mer-
chants of New Haven. Conn.,, was mar
ried in that city Wednesday TO Miss
Bertha g. Payne, aged % years. For
30 ne time she was cashier 10 the store
of Wilcox & Co., and while there be
came acquainted with the senior part
ner in the firm, the elder,y gentleman
who has made her his wife. The well
ding gifts are many and valuable, and
the groom's pre- ent TO the bride was q
check for $50, 600. Mr.. and Mrs. Will.
cox have zone to Saratoga TO spend
their honey moon.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
SELECT SCHOOL.

Rev. I'd. Hoa'h. assisted by experienced
'eachers, will open &C 90, at hts residence,
I'LL West Eighth street, on Monday, sep.
TENDER 18th.
A limited member of put lis from both
sexes admitted. Te'ul preparation for
co lege or for business gise1.
Philosophical and chem cal apparatus,
laree-siE globes and chart. on hand toy
scientific Illustrators
Special student taken In bookkeeping,
French, Music aud Painting PupiIs living
near may take laFsHus in music on organ or
piano at their homes, II they prefer Paint
Ing in oil, water cllors and ia mineral on
china taught. tor further particulars ad-
dress the Prineipal or call at his residence,
Whining ton, Del. aull.8w
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
GEDNEY HOUSE NEW YORK,

Broa d way and afth Street,
pposite Casino and
METROPOLITAN Opera House.
Blooms 81 o day aud upwards.
Restaurant Of unsurpassed excellence.
Coolest hotel In the city.
New and elegant.
A hcms for families.
A resort for bushes men
GEN. PAN MAcAULEY and
WALTER II. BOWERS Pr0prtetorP.
Near N. Y. u. and WEST Shore Depot5.
broadway cars pass the door.
This paper in reading room.
lySJeod.dSw 6w
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

EDh SALk UH kXUhANtfk-A MUM
y Der OF desirable houses, with ali the
modern improvements. Little cash required
or building lots will DO taken In part or whole
payment, Balances may remain on mort
gage for years. Also building s,tss ell
paits OF the city for residences; also manu-
featuring sitcs, especially adapted fo- mo-
Of water pacing through. It, about 200 feet
from the ID. h. r. Railroad. City tax one.
eighth the regular RACES. This property will
ne soid by tho sors or In o.naller lots, ..
terms TO suit purchasers. Also houses 70
rent cheap. THUS. M. O9LE,
702 French street.
or p. J. FORD. 6th and Rodney. SHIT
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
HlI!A9hE y OilD RhILk JAD.
LANDi,s8IRG BRANCH.
eAAtuE UF HOURS

| ,ia ate' lane 6t1, 1876, trains will
wilmington o5, 10 so a. NJ; ] 80
X, XII !, '.anienburS dO am; IL o. noon,
'Aadcnburg 81 a. IN Il 90 and 8 so
@ Wilmington 90 a. III. 2Io and
t | Il, yam, leave Wilmington 10 Is a.
'''a' Lantenblrg II 20 a IN. ard 7 10
''' Lili'nblrs at s 90 a. IN. and 4 80
w" " iimitgton Mt 90 am and 8 IS
N ID. ON MEL,
superintendent.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

DR.. Pierce's "Favorite Prescription
perfectly and permanently cures those
diseases peculiar to females. 1t Is tonic
and n4rvine, effectually ailay ing aud
curing those sickening sensations that
9 feet the stomach and heart, through
reflex action. The backache and drag
IL nR-down" sepsa ions all disappear
under the strengthening effects of this
great restorative. By druggists
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
WAGE D. PLA!SIR

.Stosn'h, .fttose deairlnv to yisi.
~ =, @s fa'es ap tle mons tl,ns. and
M Sas ilp that Will give the mopt
n, t ~ 'h' east expense, !, DeGott
In s ~. atnIia' ey:ursion for the Road
|Spp,,,o ae y, ~. Railroad Oh III IS
i h,1,h ~ ineton and rIl ,oints as
hl rair,s for 81 50; fr6m Pocopson
|s;ll' .'t W '4r al Hienhail, 81 40; from
liLg '"-a all points as ia, as Coates
o sllmington w. l. N,st.)
|la eturn'lg, loves Readtnx
ma ,91 -. i Tor days for sale at sta
| III N.,ya ,slt and at y +. Thoubs Il
ihrts, ra st'eet, Wilmington. del.
p'fdculars see bills and PCS
- sil, 10, 10, Is. 20, INV
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
Arm Broken.

Harry Davis. who lives on Eleventh
street below Pine, fell from willow
tree yesterday and broke one of the
bon 81 of nls aim at the wrist joint.
DR. Maup, of Tenth aud Kirkw GOD :,
reduced the fracture and dressed the
arm 10 patent appliance.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

What q Baltimore confectloner says:
I've had rheum stism In my arm for SIX
months, and Salvation Oil made an
e. tire cure of it. after using less than
20 bottle. VIM eCHELLHAS, JR :,
B tItim ore. Md.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

EOR SALE, AT A BAR.

= gain, from now until
September 1st, the three
story brick dwelling, 1903
VanBuren street. Will sell
to suit the purchaser. Will
take a $4,000 mortgage on
property for S years at S per
cent. Apply at the REPuD-
LOAN Office. jy24-tf
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
MRS. LAURA OSGOOD HARDNESS -
SELECT SCHOOL
FOR BOTH SEXES
WILL OPEN
MONDAY, SEPTEM Der I3, 1856,

-
At the Northeast Corner Of
NINTH AND KING s rKEETS.
Glasses will be formed In all common and
higher English branches, III bookkeeping,
music and such a cieot and modern lam
guages IS may be desired.
The primary department will be under ex-
perienced management which will insure q
continuance Of Its past success
A full stat OF experienced gentlemen and
lady tcschers fnsUres thorough Instruction
and drill In all de oartments
The Dumer us and honorable patronage of
this school during tbs past nye years, and
the Systematic discipline OF "tnd and bod
which has been It's characteri'ti, excellence
must render tho year nov Opcalng the mos
successful OF Its hiEto v.
Terms from So to 81 PER quarter, accord
Ing to classification For Iurthsc iltog ma
ton AID to secure seats, app 70
Mas5. hARkHESS,
au2l-3w No. 500 Iarket street, this city
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
Earthquake stories.

A dispatch from Augusta, Ga, says :
One of the curious results of the r. :
cent disturbances here Is the change :in
the topography Of the country. Many
houses on the sand hills, the aristocra-
tic portion Of the city, which previous
ly could not be seen from the city, are
nov in full view, while other land.
marks have disappeared. In taking q
bird's-eye view of the city from any
point these remarkable changes will at
once be ognized and 60 to prove that
There has been q considerable settling
of the earth "
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

Cheap, from no@ until March 25sh
1887, hous- No 1903 Vanbursn st'eet
Apply st REPUBLICAN ohice,
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
HOTIOE1.

oLIOA-I WILL UOMm eNUE Uk
~ Monday, I'D inst, to regulate, seal
and stamp ali Weights and measures for the
year 1883, which are being or will be used IN
New Castle County for this year. All woYb
TO ee done that may be left at Kyle's, Ninth
and King streets, or at my residence, 1l3t
Poplar street, win resolve prompt attention
JACOB DEAKYNE,
Regulator Of Weights and Measures,
Wilmington, Del, March 10, 1885. eod-en
NOrIOE THE ENTRY BOOKS IN
IN Divisions u. L. and II. farm products
and fine arts. ladies' and poultry depart
ments. will close en- September FL instead OF
~. as erroneously stated In the delaware
State Fair Catalogue.
DIP. BERNARD, JR..
aulS-1m Secretary.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

E1OR sALE--UhEAP. SUITABLE FOR
~ country residence, .mall fruits or
trucking purposes acres Of good land. IN
good condition, with FROM house, ba I'm
ami apple orchard, within miles Of vii
miugton, and within three eighths Of N lie
of Fstrville station, Chester County, Pa, on
the baltimore Central Railroad. inquire al
tho place or OF J. II. u. SEEDS,
Administrator.
80 West 9th street, WILMINGTON, Della
ware. iso.tf
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
FOR SALE.

The valuable residence property,
5. ". corner Delaware Ave-
nue. and Broome street; IL
rooms, all conveniencoS. No
better location In the city. a
personal inspection Is neccs-
sary TO appreciate its advan-
tages. Very little cash re-
quired.
HAWKINS & SON,
7t2 Market Street.
sep l4-i;
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

The Wilmington Commercial College
Read the new advertisement to day.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

VIZ SAI4L-. sUI.k WIiqIuWS.
= HlRAM y "a. tEl.'ss, Nc. &0f .shipiey
street. e2i.tf
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

EvCK sALE--A POSITIVE EAk,fAIS,
y acres and eleven perches OF good
land, su liable for trucking or ANAL fruits
stone house and out-buildings. Within
nine miles Of Wilmington and close to Fair
Vile, Chester o., Pa. and within u I'd lie Of
Fairville station, on Baltimore Central X. X.
apply at place or OFF. h. ID. Seeds. s6min-
istrstor, No. $40 w. . street, Wilmington
Del. jye-tf
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

EVOR SAI.E-3 HORSES GOOD ~
IL work or driving horses, suitable 10y
Tor lady TO drive; l good GRAFT horie, work
single or double; new carts. 2 sets cart har-
ness. Apply NJ shoe store, Henry Clay Pc.
Del. tS-tf
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

NOR SALE-UhEAP, ONE 9-ROOn1ED
e houfe corner OF Ninth and jackson
streat, witS modern Improvements
Germs saey. Other properties for sale In
iiderent parts Of tho city. Apply At No. 8
Nest Seventh street or no. NO West Ninth
'trset. Telsphons call no. 90. J. K ID.
,EEI3 D. SONS. sS-tl
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

1887 Prizes, amounting to............S,t6 sol
Application for rstes to cIubs should be
Isde only to the otice OF tie Company If
New Orleane.
For further Information write clearly, Civ
ing full address. POSTAL NOTES, III.
pross Money Orders, or New " r1 Exchange
IL ordinary letter. Currency by cypress.
lat our ezpense) addressed
"a. A .DAUPHIr
Now Orleans, La.
or IA. A. RAEPHHN.
Washington. ID. O.
Make P Q. Money Orders paysta snd sd-
dress Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK.
New Orl cans. La.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
louisiana State Lottery Company.

I'VE do hereby certify that We supervise
the arrangements for all the Monthly and
Quarterly drawings Of The Lou1siana Stan
LOTTERY company, and In person manage
and control the drawings themselves, anc
tiat the same are conducted with honesty
fairness and in good faith coward all parties
and we huthOIHo the company to use this
certificate, with fac-sInilos Of our signatures
sttscned, in It's advertisements"
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
aOmnIssIoners.

ttonal BANK
A. BALDWIN, Pres. N. D. NATL B'k
incorporated in 1868 for rs years by the
Legislature for Educational and Charitable
purposes-wi.h q capital Of $1,000, o00-to
which a reserve fund OF over $3.50, 900 has
sin,e been added.
BY an overwhelming popular vote its fan.
chise was made q part Of the present state
Constitution adopted December I'd, A. d.,
1879.
Inc only lottery ever voted on and en-
dorsed by the people OF any State.
II neuer scales or postpones.
Its Grand SfugIe Number Draw
lnEs take place Monthly, ana the
Extraordinary Drawings regular
~ every three months instead of
Semi - nnuRlly as heretofore.
A SPLEN DIO OPPORTUNITY TO
WIN A FORTUNE. TEN III GRAND
WING, GLASS X, In THE ACAD-
ENVY OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS.
TUESDAY, October IL. Iss6-I97th
Monthly Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
loo, 900 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions, In Fifths In proportion.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

Liberty Lodge, No. 6, of Goodfel
'oWs. will have an excursion to Penns
grove ON the 10Th inst.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

JOARDINti--A NERY PLEASANT
L md TT rs ir nj room Tor man and sife
or Two single gsntienea, d. 40 Last Fourth
street. au13-tf
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

E>0R SALE-a 4.HORSE PaWEs.
4 Baxter engine In good running order
Apply At sl4 Market s.reel. seplO ttt
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

IjVUK SAj.t-A JUMP SEAY CAR
Y rage: good as new: very caeap Apply
at BULLDUk' 3 shops, ientn and Tstnail
street.. E43u,t
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15
TAINTED.

) TO BOARD AT
u per week; no grain but stabbed dur
Be x.nter. Address J. ELDhlLGE,
j fvri, Pa. -... ..-...
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

Esoh SALE-TWC GOOD D9IVIEG
q horses, years cid. APPLY to NJ. T..
POOLE, To4 nerRet 'treet. sep8. eod.ut
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

NOTICE WILL SELL, OR Elk
~ change for q farm, an elegantly 10
Gated and good business store and dwellint
In the city OF Wilmington. Dsl. apply OF
address h. o. KEN BILE, M. D.. Druggist
corner A and Head streets. ilming ton
Del. eul9.Imw vs.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

NOTIOE-I HAVE JUST OPENED M Y
~ new Board and Livery Stable on Van
Buren street, between Seventh and Eighth
streets, whore shall be pleased to have u Y
friends call. Everything Few. Telephone
call 377. JOSEPH MARTIN. te22--tf
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

gSOk Sal.E-- We CkNAkIES AND A
d red bird, two golu singers Apply at
NO 2O9 asst lith street. sl3 ST.
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

NOR SALE-A YOUNG Is! Uy- M<
q headed Mexi,an parrot. tirst- va,
class talRer end ginger; must be s Id TX
on account Of moving out West; ALTO n 20.
German canary singer. Apply at lol ship
10y street. sl3 90
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

ENJh SALE - ONE ThRHE-SEATl.D
~ wa Oh, vita top. ALSO one second
h,ne Doctors phalon.
auto Il W. Y. WARMER
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

LNOR SALE-ON Easy TERMS, A
~ wood yard, Including enRt7e, boiler.
SAWS, horse and wagon. Al wood by the
cord. Apply 10 Ennis, Fourth street WHAT,
or 4l6 EAst 9th street. ss-ot. Gods
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

Ira RARE OPPORTUNITY
% @ casratc capital, In the shoe,
D MORN NO. m m,shtng goods, in q Lively
gept ~ b,tanfe, No composition.
Wv Ia dvsllIpg for rent. suitable
orr , ssu ront moderate, possession
BUSINESS nnulrs al this office, or ad-
JAhlhh je2orf'
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

GNOK SALt,-FIRSr. ULASS MARKET
II dearborns. Jersey. Germantown and
business wagons at sm. HaMM pND'.,,
md and French stroots. VIII, Dsl. aug SINS
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

NOR SAlE-A LARGE LAY N
4 mae. weighing owe 1870, suit. 10y
abto for cart or any heavy WORK P.1co $40.
Inquire of II. WIISlL, cigar ,toro, front
and Madison streets tls-2ts
Daily Republican., 1886-09-15

EiOR SALE-NE. 4o9tA>I 4ra Sr. A
II veiy desir bic situation, with bath
and all coDyen efces. III be aoid cheap
on easy ternisi hisp' sd OF promptly
sl4 OF HALL n 90, 9TH and Market
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-27

LADY Msude Ogdlyie, the BRIDE, mo
,nuah Envlish woman who loves horses
ma doys and MI outdoor exercises. sue
came 10 America two years age cn'eny lo'
The sake Of Hon. LyuIrh 0giIsie. TO whom,
~ is ssid' she IL warmly attached. ana a'so
n crafty certain love OF adventure wn'cn
a. inherent In her nature. She arrived III
r,an,ev with her maid unexpectedly TO her
broshef. who told her that she must remiln
a. The hotel In Greeley, rs bis cabin was en-
,,,eIy too rough for her TO live In. Nothing
dsunted. however, Lady Ogilvie rode out
\" The ranch one fine morning aud surprised
her brother at bis rather primitive bre ikias'.
Notwithstanding her natural courage she
was nevertheless somewhat disconcerieu
nj finding everything In such a rude state,
and soon retired to a dry.goods box out
eide the door 10 "think II OVER IN hcr
own way, she was little grave thai NOM
ing. but soon regained her natural spirits,
and settled down TO life on the rancn IKE
the brave woman that sheis After iittle
time Hon. Lyulph OgiIyie built new
house, aud things went more pleasantly.
Lady Maude saw TO everything IN inc
small household personally, and has often
been seen wiping an old china teacup anu
engaging animstedly In discussion on
English politics at the same time, Dywnicn
a Will he seen that she Is at once learned
and domestic. Denver Tribune Repub!i-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-27
GOVERNOR sPRAGBE's WIVES.
Wife NO. . Publishes q Letter severe
Criticisins Wife MOL.

A Providence Or. ~ special says: ga
nonchet, the celebrated villa OF Governor
Sprogue, at Narragansett Pier, has again
been heard from. The fact that Mrs. lneZ
spraeue, the present wife OF the War Gov.
erpor. bought Canonchet after the death
of Frank ID. Moulton, and that Colonel
George w. Wheaton, OF Cincinnati, has
spent Two years at the Sprague mansion,
appearing in public with Mrs. Gov
efnor Sprague and Mrs. Willie Sprague,
wife OF tue Governors only son, and who
is a sister OF the Governors wife, ocel'
stoned no little comment. The gosslpS
were further astounded when on saturday
Colonel Wheaton announced that he held a
mortgage on the entire Can0nchet estate,
and. being aboutto foreclosc Il, wanted 10
sell the property. To-day this announce
ment is supplemented by the following
tmphstIc letter from Mrs. Sprague No z:
a." 10 the Public: Since Catherine chase
has been agiIating the removal OF her
fathers body she has beguled the interim
by entertaining reporters with reininls-
cences and shadowlng forth her charms
assuring the public she married Governor
S,Iacucto further her fathers political IN
terests, thus MARRYING herself on the altar
of Nammon, ARGENT article in Philadel'
phia paper has been extensively quoted,
purporting TO have been IN interview with
Mr. Sprsgue, but which. cmanating from
The same source as the rest, has demanded
i'm Justice TO truth and decency denial IN
detail. By her own confession, purity
refinement, and all the other IN
stirc,. Of womauhood were warped ana
blightcd when she sold herself to
Governor Spraguc. Trcachery and deceit
| were the Parents OF dialoyal'y ana dis
union. from which naturally issues treason
and continual spite. | baye iell ever kindly
tcwards her, for her lions have given me
thc love Of the mol lest and grandest OF men,
and would only ask her TO hesitate ere she
brings igto connection with her name what
belongs wholly and entirely to another. i
do not object to her RECALLING her friends by
expatlating on her personal attractions-if
She permits her ioudneSs FOR the antique to
CARY her 10 such lengtbS-neither do | OBJ
jeci TO her revellng in past couquests, IL
! he cen find listeners; but demand that
! she does net refer 10 my husband ii any
| form Whatever. We extend to her our nm
limited pity, which she ever and VIII Away
| Tsioned1 MNEZ SPRAGUE."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-27
GIBSON IN AUGUSTA.
Eustaee Gibson Speaks in Staunton-
MI. shy der's Residence Bnr"ed.

fCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dlspatcnl
STANTON. October 90, 1856.
There was a large turnout OF the county
people yesterday, the first day OF Augusta
October court.
nv invitation, Hon. Eustace Gibson. Of
West Virginia, addressed the people. III
was an able and convincing presentation oil
the course Of the Republican patty wnen
In power, and the manner IN when they
subsidized the departments oil the Govern
ment ard the money OF the people IN cie-
ating monopoles for the purpose OF per-
petuating party asccndaney.
Lieutenant. Governor Massey was present
and made brief speech. Captain charles
Crattsn presided and introduced the speak
ers.
From this time until the day OF eleclIon
the canvass will e.-WssSa-ff Augusta
,yudge- lIssSssSn. chairman OF the coinmiItee'
= fSSYfs sneakers out filling appointments in
all PARTS Of the county.
A destructive Gre occurred Sunday after
noon near Hebron church. five miles west
of Stanton, on the Chesapeake and ONO
railway. The brick residence o. Mr.. ID. A.
SNYDER caught Gre on the roof from tue
cb;mnev. Neighbors near 10y were soon
unon he ground, but nothing could be
done TO arrest the flames. Major j. Mar
shall McCue was soiourning with Mr. Sny-
der, and the two, commencing as soon as the
fire Was discovered TO remove :he household
goods, succeeded in saving all except few
articles.
The Democratic Cluh.room was crowded
last night. where Mr.. Gibson delivered an
other stirring speech. The one last nigh'
was more on the raliying order, with com
ments on the ways and doings OF The ne
publican leaders who are now shaping 'h'
course Of the party in Virginia.
CANTON.