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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
The Old Graves Near Waynseboro'.
RAPHINE, VA, May 9Th, 1886.


Editor Spectator
Two articles in reference to some lonely
graves and tombstones on spur of the
mountain near Waynesboro', appeared in
your paper some time ago.
Mrs. Susan Meeks, a venerable lady OF
this place, 80 years of age, informs me that
she knows the history of these graves, and
how they came to be placed there. Robert
Allen, whose tombstone still bears the rec
ord of his death, was the uncle of her hus-
hand, Robert A. Meek, who was so named
for his uncle, Robert Allen. The Robert
Allen who was buried on the spur of the
mountain was the son of Robert Allen, the
first settler on the adjoining land.
Mrs. Meek has an old book, which be-
longed to the elder Robert Allen, her hus-
bands grandfather, on a fly-leaf of which
is a record that "Robert Allen was born in
the year 1774," (Signed James Allen), ev-
identity not the r. A. mentioned on the
tombstone.
The circumstances of the location of the
graves are these
Robert Allen, the then owner of tho ad-
joining farm on the er-bottom, was one
day coming across the spur of the noun
tain and sat down on log to rest, and,
while resting, was impressed with the idea
that he should like to take his final rest in
that place, and, selecting a spot, drove a
stake to mark it. Some time afterwards,
he asked his wife to take walk, and, lead
ing her to the place, showed her the stake,
and told her if he died before she did, he
wished her to have him buried there When
he died, his request was complied with, and
doubtless his wife was buried beside him,
and other members of the farnily-the GUS
tom of many at that time, as in the old
countries, being to bury on the homestead,
which will account for the other graves.
The Montague Allen mentioned as hav
ing made the deed, which finally alienated
the land from the family, was well-knowr
character in this section when l was small
boy. He built stone chimney for my un
Gle, and took a great fancy to him because
he had travelled much in the West ant
among the Indians, and could tell many in
teresting tales. I remember ludicrous
mistake made, when a child, in trying tt
recall his name-Montague Allen. / called
him "Over-the- mountain Allen" which ha6
a significance of it's own at the time, as he
then lived in the Pastures, over the North
Mountain.
JAS. E. A. GIBBS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
A Complication.

The Ohio Senate consists of 81 members,
Of whom 10 constitute quorum. The Re-
publicans have up to this time had II and
the Democrats 90 members. But the Re-
publicans determined to unseat the
Hamilton-cOunty senators, and seat Re-
publicans, thus making the Senate Repub-
lican, and giving a chance to redistrict the
State and secure several more Republican
congressman. The Lieutenant-G Governor,
the President of the Senate, intended to
rule that not one of the Hamilton county
Democrats could vote, and thus the vote
would stand 16 Democrats to II Republi-
cans.
But all the Democratic senators left Ohio
on Wednesday and left no quorum in the
Senate. What next ?-Richmond Dispatch
CHATTANOOGA, May Fourteen of
twenty Democratic members of the Ohio
State Senate arrived in this city to-day in a
special Car, and are occupying the car,
which now stands in the Cincinnati South
ern Railway-yard. They left Columbus,
Ohio, secretly Tuesday night, and met at
Covington, KY, where they took a car for
Chattanooga. They left the State of Ohio
in order to get beyond the jurisdiction of
the process that might be issued to the
Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate. They
state that they are merely standing by their
constitutional rights, and have no intention
or disposition to obstruct legislation; that
the appropriation DILL has been passed and
all important measures disposed Of and
they now leave the Senate to preserve the
| Constitution of their State and defeat the
plans of scheming politicians. They are
firm in their determination not to yield an
inch and viii remain until a compromise
| is effected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
Heavy Hail and Rain.
REMARKABLE STORMS IN MISSOURI AND
KANsAs-DAMAGE AND DEATH.

WASHINGTON, May7
Dispatches from vari GUS points in Missou-
ri and Kansas report remarkable storms of
rain and hail yesterday. At Usage City it
began about II A. M. and continued for 80
minutes until the ground was covered with
hailstones, and in many places were piled
up several inches deep. Eighty per cent
of all exposed window-glass on the North
side of the houses were broken. The storm
came from the Northeast, and did not ex-
tend more than a mile West of the Santa
Fe road at this point
At Emporia, Kansas, water-spout pass
ed down Jacobs's Creek. A farmer named
Jacobs saw the storm coming, and gathered
his wife and two young children and his
brother Charles in a wagon and started to
flee, but they were overtaken by the tor
rent, which swept away the vehicle and oc-
cupants Mrs. Jacobs and one child were
drowned, while Mr.. Jacobs nearly persisted
in endeavoring to save them. The brother
saved himself and the other child.
At Fort Scott, Kansas, Lambs ice dam
broke, and an immense body of water
uniting with the already swollen duck-run
rushed down the valley. The house occu-
pied by Mrs Sarah Brown, widow, was
struck by the torrent and swept about 100
yards down the stream, where it lodged
among the trees. Mrs. Brown and four of
her children were in it at the time The
water rose rapidly around it to a depth of
several feet. The mother held her little six
months-old infant in her arms above the
water, leaving her older children to care for
themselves. She suddenly noticed that her
five year-old boy was drowning. and in at
tempting to save him the infant slipped
from her arms and was drowned before aid
could reach it. The remainder of the fam
lily were rescued.
At Springfield Mo, the damage of all
sorts is estimated at above 1925, 900. Nc
life was lost, but thirty-five or forty fam
lilies were flooded out. Some of them were
taken to high ground By men on horse
back
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

The LOGICAL REsULT.-One of the larg-
est real estate dealers in Washington says
that several wealthy persons who were ar
ranging extensive building plans for this
summer have decided to postpone all oper-
ations until the present controversy is set
tied. One Of the boss plumbers who is re-
sisting the demand for eight hours, in
speaking of the situation, said: "There is
no issue between the men and u.s. 1t is be-
tween the meE and the builders, the persons
who pay for the building, not the contract
ors. We knew this thing was coming, and
made preparations accordingly. We made
estimates for work to be done after the LIST
of May at an increase of 20 per cent.-for
that is what eight hours means. The build
ers wouldn't have it, and, therefore, no
contracts have been made. We couldn't
pay the extra 20 per cent. and estimate at
the old rates for the builders, while the
men work for eight hours, because there is
not 20 per cent. profit in the work. We
tried it, and find that the builders will not
pay ten-hour prices for eight hours work,
and that settles it, That is what the bess-
es mean when they say the eight-hour rule
won't work. The builders won't stand: the
increased cost, and will not have their
buildings erected
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
Labor Strikes in Washington.

There is no change iu'the condition of the
cept that many " the strikers have already
become sorry that they abandoned work. A
prominent and well known builder, in talk
ing to the Gazette's correspondent upon the
subject to-day, said the question with the
Knights would soon be neither the number of
hours they would work nor the wages they
would receive, but where to get work at
any wages or for any number of hours. He
said that while few builders who had un-
completed houses, and whose work would
soon be done, had acceded to the demands
of the strikers, all the others were deterlnin-
ed to reject them. aud that building in the
city would soon be practically suspended, as
both those who wanted to build houses for
their own use, as well as the spectators,
who do by far the most of the building, had
cancelled all their euga gements. He said
the result of the present strike would be
the same as that of the llasterers here 12
years ago. They were getting 81 80 a
day and struck for S.. After being idle for
thirteen weeks they went back to work at
SO. so day, and never since then have they
gotten more than or Washington
Correspondent Alexandria Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

THE OHIO LEGISLATIVE MUDDLE.-The
one democrat left behind by the democratic
majority of the Ohio Senate to see that no
business was transacted by the Lieutenant
Governor and the minority of the republi-
cans in the absence of quorum, failed to
attend at the Capitol Saturday, with i'm
portant consequences to all concerned. The
republican minority by viva voce vote, so
as not to disclose the absence of quorum,
seated the four republican contestants from
Cincinnati, and Gov. Foraker recognized the
Senate thus constituted as a body competent
to transact business. The reliance of those
who think the democrats have been finally
outwitted is upon the fact that the journal
of the Senate fails to show less than quo
rum. AS, however, the constitution and
statutes and the rules Of the Senate require
contested election cases to be decided by a
yea and nay vote of majority of all the
Senators elect, the acts of the rump Senate
constituted by Saturdays sharp practice
will hardly go unquestioned. Judge Thur
man pronounces the whole transaction as
revolution of the most dangerous charac-
acter." His dictum will not, however,
prevent the redistricting of the State, with
view to the election of an increased num-
Der of republican Congressman next fall
Bait. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

THE SOUTHERN METHODIST CONFER
ENCE.-At the session of the conference OF
the M. E. Church South, in Richmond, Fri
day, the consideration of the rules of order
for the government of the body was con-
cluded. The organization of the various
committees was announced and additional
special committees were appointed. Dr..
McFerrin, publishing agent, submitted his
own report and those of the business man.
ager and book committee. Dr. Young,
secretary of the Board of Missions, sub
mitted the fourth annual report OF the
board. The centenary conference COM
mittee, which undertook to raise So, 900, 900
for various church purposes, made most
satisfactory report. Ithas received 81, $780,
791, and there are influences at work which
will result in the collection Of even larger
sums than first mentioned. A number OF
large requests have been made. DR.. w.
E. Brown, of Missouri, has given $780, Oo
to the Church and DR.. Moses W. Payne
$25, 900 to the Payne Institute, of Georgia.
A number of other requests range from
500 to $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
The Richmond Whig,

Commencing on the 9th instant, the Wing
assumed larger form, and is now a thirty
two column paper. The enlargement was
necessary to accommodate its steadily in
creasing advertising custom. The Wing
of to-day is worthy of its old reputation, and
will win its way to great usefulness and de-
serving leadership. Its circulation is grow
ing rapidly and extends to every county in
the State and into other States. May it
live and flourish, accomplishing much good
for the public veal, and abundantly reward
its conductors who rank with leading
Virginia journalists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

HOME lNDUsTRIEs.-On the head-waters
of Anthony's Creek, in Greenbrier county,
a thriving company named the Cumberland
Lumber Co. have been for the past 10
months cutting the splendid white pine for
ests of the Greenbrier. Four gentlemen
from Cumberland, Maryland, Messrs. Dan'l
Amman, Alex. Adams, Duncan Sinclair and
John D. Dixon comprise the company
They have been operating on the north
fork of Anthony's Creek, and they now have
a contract with the st. Lawrence mill for
the saving of three million feet Of lumber.
Mr.. Dixon represents the company at Romeo
verte. -Ronceuerte { W Va.) Meas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

Some Of the Democratic members of the
House who are.not familiar with Virginia
affairs ask how it happened that Virginia
Democrat should writ letter to Mr.. Ran
dali, the most influential protectionist in
the House, in opposition to the proposed
tariff bill, as Mr.. Robert Beverley, of Fau-
quier county, i'll that State, has done, Swhen
the bill is more protective than was the
Clay tariff bill, and when even so strong a
tariff man as President Lincoln was in fa-
vor of free wool, because the more foreign
wool imported, the more native wool is re-
quired to be mixed with it, and when the
experience Of the country is that the lower
the tariff on foreign wool the higher the
price of the native afticle.-Aler. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
THE CHICAGO ANARcH1sTs.-All the adj

THE CHICAGO ANARcHIsTs.-Allt the adj
vices from Chicago, says the Bait. Sun, fully
establish the fact that the bloody aud dis
graceful riot of Tuesday night of last week
was the work of foreign incendiaries, aided
by few misguided Americans. By this
act the cause of labor in that region is made
to suffer to some extent for the sins of those
who avow themselves 'fopposed to all law"
and who believe that riot and murder are
the proper means of redress not only in st.
Petersburg and Berlin, but in Chicago and
other American cities as we'll. 1t is idle, of
course, to attempt to reason with such men,
for they are the mere creatures of passion,
their mouths filled with cursing and bitter
ness and their hearts overlooking with every
evil thought. They tell us exactly what
they mean-they glory in their own shame
they mean the destruction of all social Or
der, and that, too, by means Of murder and
arson. In their crazy zeal to avenge them
selves on every form of government, they
see no difference between the systems by
which kings rule and our own all-embracing
constitution and laws "as broad and general
as the casing air." They call themselves
socialists, but SO extreme and violent have
they become that they and their doctrines
have long ago been repudiated by all thought
full men. Many of them have sought refuge
in this country, driven out of Germany after
the attempt to assassinate the Emperor
They are supposed to be principally in New
York and Chicago, but wherever they are
they are unworthy the association of Ameri-
cans, and ought to be taught that liberty
here does not mean license to pillage and
riot and kill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

Darville has subscribed one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars to the capital stock
of the Atlantic & Danvile Railroad, which
will give that city direct connection with
the seaboard, and is preparing to aid an
other line, the Danville & Northwestern,
which will give her a western outlet by the
Valley and the Shenandoah Valley Rail
section of the Valley will then be shortened
and direct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

Attire broke out at about one o'clock Sum-
day morning at Hull, Quebec, and burned
fifty families were rendered homeless. The
new p6stofice, costing about $3.50, 900, was
burned, and the other losses are estimated
at S1O0 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

MOB VIOLENCE IN THE NORTHWEST
day to withstand the force provided by the
legally constituted authorities for the pro
lection of property, was fired into with de-
cisive effect. A number of riotous persons
were killed and wounded, and the rest took
to flight. The pitiable incident of the kill
ing of boy on his way to school with his
books under his arm illustrates the too
violence always involve innocent people in
the consequences of their crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

- n n 4,
AS executor of the will of David Baylor, decd,
1 will sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder, in front of the Courthouse in Staun-
ton, on
Monday. May 24tA, 1856,
County Court day. the following property
lately owned by David Baylor, decd, to wit:
The tract of land known as the "Home
Farm" containing
800 ACRES,
situated at the intersection of BAKERS Creek
and Middle River" in Augusta county. Va.
about one mile east of West View and six
miles west OF Staunton, adjoining the lands of
James and John Cook and ais.
This land is regarded as very productive and
Of first-rate quality. The greater part of it is
nov in fine state of cultivation. and the resi-
due has upon it the very best timber.
The improvements consist Of large LA
substantial Brick Dwelling House. a E#:sSH
house, and all other neee sary out-houses, all
of which are 10 first-rate condition
1 will also sell at the same time and place
that large body of valuable wood land, con
tanning
359 ACRES.
owned by David Baylor, lying four miles west
ofStaunton, on the north side of the Parkers-
burg pike. 1 will sell this tract either as
whole or in the following parcels:-
Lot No. l. Containing 12t acres-60 acres of
1t heavily timbered and GIL acres of it cleared.
Lot No. 2. Containing IA acres-S6 acres of
it heavily timbered and s. acres of it cleared.
heavily timbered and l6 acres of it cleared.
will sell at tho same time and place the
following property situated in West View:
lot containing IL acres of land, lying on
the west side of the Parkersburg pike. on
which there is comfortable brick dwelling
house, good stable and all other necessary
out buildings. This property is known as the
parsonage Property"
Also tract of land lying on the East side of
the Park ersburg pike, adjoining Mrs, P. o.
Palmer and ais, containing 5II acres, most
of it well set in grass. On this tract there is
brick dweiling-house with four rooms.
Also a lot containing q acre. lying on the
east side Of the Parkersourg pike, on which |
there is a frame house. now used as dwelling |
and shoe maker and saddler shop.
All the foregoing property will be sold upon |
credit OF one, tioO and three years In equal in
stalments. the purchaser giving bonds there |
for; with approved personai security, beari ng |
interest from the day of sale, and the legal
little retained as ultimate security.
Plots of all the above property exhibited on
lay of sale.
P. A. BAYLOR
Executor of David Baylor, decd.
Sale at II o'clock, mayl2-2t. l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

The body of a richly dressed young lady
about eighteen years of age, came ashore
day morning, making the third body drift
ed ashore at that point within month.
The remains of the girl were buried on the
beach. One arm was gone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

JURY FAILED TO AGREE.-In the trial at
Lewisburg, W. Va, of ]. Speed Thompson
for shooting Fowler at Hinton, W. Va, the
jury failed to agree upon verdict and was
discharged. 1t stood four for murder in the
second degree and eight for acauittal The
accused was admitted to bail in the sum of
$780, 600, to appear for trial at the Novem-
Der term of the Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

At Inwood, Ind, Sunday, as John Wy
mer, young farmer, with his wife and two
children, aged and 4, were crossing the
railroad track in their wagon, the vehicle
was struck by train. Wymer and the
Oldest child were instantly killed, and his
wife and the other child terribly and fatally
mangled. Both horses were also killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

JUDGE LYNCH IN PRINCE EDWARD CoUN-
TY.-A young negro man, Dick Walker,
from near Farmville, attempted an assault
on school girl near Briery Church, Prince
Edward county, on Wednesday and was
taken from Jail that night by an outraged
public and hanged to tree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

The Congressional subcommittee On Ia
Dor heard number of witnesses on the Ia
Dor troubles at Galveston, Tex, Saturday.
Several business men testified to the loss to
Galveston by the strike on the Gould rail
road system, and Leon Blum, prominent
merchant, believed it would reach million
dollars
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

A liquor dealer named Lupton, of Ear
leysville, Albemarle county, rendered $105
in coupons in payment of his license.
Judge White and the revenue officers ques-
toned him as to where he had procured his
coupons, but he refused to tell. He was
told that nobody was authorized to deal in
coupons until license tax of $1,000 had
been paid. Lupton subsequently paid his
license in money. Another merchant also
rendered coupons in payment of license, but,
as in Lupton's case, the judge refused to re-
ceiVe the counonS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

President Egan, of the Irish National
League of America, Indignantly denies the
statements in the London St. James Ga
Sette and other London papers which attrib-
uted the anarchist riots in Chicago to the
Irish element. He says that up to the pres
ent time not single Irishman has been
found on the side of the red flag, and about
three-fourths of the gallant fellows who fell
in defense of law and order in Chicago were
Irishmen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

The second race between George, of Eng
land, and Myers, of New York, was run
Saturday night in Madison Square Garden,
in New York. The distance was three
quarters of mile. Myers won in min
utes 15a seconds, beating George by 2-5
seconds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

At last Friday nights performance of
Barnum's show, in Baltimore, James Hol-
loran, a jockey who rode in the hippodrome
races, was thrown from his horse and had
his leg broken. Amputation will probably
be necessary. When the accident occurred
several ladies tainted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

Near Charlottesville Wednesday colored
youth named Homer Ragland while swing
ing from the platform of the east bound
mail on the Chesapeake and Ohio R. R., was
thrown against the ratings on the iron
bridge which spans Union street, and had
his skull crushed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

DRowNED.-John Arbaugh, of the car
penter force in the employ of the Longdale
Iron Co., was dIowned in New River at 6
o'clock on last Friday morning a week at
Sewell, Fayette county, w. Va. by having
his boat drawn into the rapids while fish
inc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

THE RIGHT VIEW AND THE RIGHT SPIRIT
Gov. Rusk of Wisconsin entertains the
right view and manifests the right spirit.
On Thursday Alderman Rudzinski, of
Milwaukee, one Of the persons who owe
their official elevation to the most vicious
political methods, called upon him and pro-
tested against what he characterized as ''the
murder of his countrymen e." eco back
andtell your countrymen," said the govern
or, ''that will stop their assembling in
crowds for purposes of riot if I have to call
every able bodied man in the state into mill
tary service"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-12

The Court of Appeals have agreed to en-
terrain motion for re-hearing in the case
of Cluverius at the term which commences
in Staunton on the 10th of Septic mber; but
it is not probable that they will grant him
re-hearing, and still less probable that
they will grant him new trial.
BY agreeing to entertain motion for a
re-hearing the Court have given him long
or time to live. This will be the result and
nothing more' as we understand it.
He is kept in close confinement, and not
permitted to leave the room under any cir
cumstances. A guard keeps close watch
over him both night and day.