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Alton and Ohio and Mississippi roads
have returned and they are handling
without difficulty all freight offered. In

b.v. re,,rrsd and ,hev ara h,,al;, -.
without d;a;cultv All freight offered In,
coming n.s.onxer trains over ali The roads
without e,cen,;or arrived close ~ scbed-
ule fine and were sent over the bridge
into the c;tv The bridge transfer com.
psnv. slso sent over 10 81 Iou;s q train
Of twenty coal cars. The bridge COMPANY
has an Of ;ts donkev switch engines fpllv
manned and hut for the absence Of their
yard svitcbmen vould be able to handle
both fre;gbt and nassen ger trains x;tbout
DELAY.
The suner;ntendent of the Rr;dge com-
many stated this morn;ng that had Gov
erpor Oglcsby sent i. small BODY Of troops
here when first reouested none Of the
men vould have been iptimidated and
would have remained At their posts. A
few railroad officials have remained here
ON duty. but in the confusion and alarm
occasioned bv the fires last nipht there
we're very few people in authority who
could even guide the troops to the scene
, 1886-04-11

The Orangemen Of Armagh made a
public demonstration yesterday against
Mr.. Gladstone's Irish proposals. They
adopted resolutions denouncing the
premier and declaring their allegiance to
the empire.
, 1886-04-11

CHICAGO. April l0.-Cattle-Receipts
LOO; market steady; shipping steers 95o
al. 500 pounds, s4.0o@6.0o; stockers
and feeders, e. I5(94.6O.
, 1886-04-11

Ezra Kendall is a comedian in every
sense OF the word, and he kept the audi
cnce in . roar all the evening. Heis sup
ported by . very good company DE
Aotnes BLADE, November 10.
, 1886-04-11

Full dressed chickens. fifteen cents per
pound. Full dressed turkeys. twenty
cents, at the Washington market L. r..
Brcsnahen.
, 1886-04-11

The promptest and surest medicine for
lung troubles is Red Star Cough cure.
, 1886-04-11

Mr.. Kendall is naturally a very funny
mar. -Phladaphia BuAstin. Jdr 10.
, 1886-04-11

FINE clothing and Mr.
ssishfmg goods at p0peslNr
prices, at m. .M.9RKE
Eddy and Serenseesssh'
streets. .Is
, 1886-04-11

S. 10000 in First National bank, Den.
YER, says the 8. NJ. s., is the best nickel
cigar in Colorado. Rice 4 Towslee have
them.
, 1886-04-11

One hundred cases Of claret wine for
sale, 1915 per case. at Masters.
, 1886-04-11

WAsrEp.-We want statesmen every
where. local and travelling, TO sell our
goods. VIII pay good salary and al er-
5euses, Write for ter.ns At once and stste
salary wanted. Standard Silver Ware
Co., Boston. Mass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04
Keely's New Engine.
A SUCCESSFUL TEST MADE AT THE IN
VENDORS WORKSHOP.

The big 25O-horse power engine which
inventor John W. Kesly has been laboring
over for the last twelve months made it's
first public revolutions Saturday week and
filled the breasts of a number of patient
stockholders with pride and hope. The ex-
hibition was given in the workshop on North
Twentieth street, and was the first of sever
al experimental tests by which it is expected
to get all the parts into the most perfect
harmony and working order. When that
has been accomplishment sanguine be-
levers say everything will be finished by
September-the secret of the Kelly motor
will be given to the world, duly protected
by the patent Office. The exhibition was
witnessed by large number of prominent
scientific gentlemen.
After the iberator-which supplies pow
er for the big engine as well as for the
smaller ones-had been properly adjusted
and set in action by means of tuning forks,
resonators and violin bow, the test of rails
ing the long arm of lever heavily loaded
was given. 1t was entirely satisfactory,
and showed that pressure of nearly co.
600 pounds to the square inch had been
obtained. Mr.. Keely then began prepare
tions for starting up the big engine, which
stood in the middle of the workshop, an
object of curiosity and admiration to the
watchful crowd.
Several times the crowd applauded the
movements of the engine, and the engin-
GERS and scientific men present declared
themselves unable to suggest any explana-
ton of its action. A hearty vote of thanks
was given to Mr.. Keely before the specta-
tors departed. The inventor said that he
intends to take vacation for the next week
OF ten days, and after that will rapidly push
the engine to completion. Philadelphia
Record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04
NOT SO ANXIOuS NOW.

Now that Capt. Jas. Bumgardner, Jr.,
has been nominated as the Democratic
candidate for Congress, the aspirants for
the Republican nomination will not be so
anxious to be nominated as heretofore, for
they will feel that their chances of election
are greatly diminished, if not wholly des-
troyed. Those not willing to be sacrificed
on the altar of their party, will not be apt
to have their claims pressed-they will
claim to be very modest and liberal, and
self-abnegating perfectly willingto accord
to another the honor of being the competi-
tor of the gallant candidate of the Dem
ocratic party. This will prevent any con-
test for the nomination in the Republican
Convention, so that We may expect that
body to be harmonious. The robe they
will place upon their candidate will be alike
his shroud. The song of rejoicing at his
nomination, will be the prelude to the dirge
at his political burial. The flowers that will
wreathe his brow at the beginning of the
canvass, will serve to decorate bis grave at
its close.
One consolation we feel authorized to
give the Republican candidate, whoever he
may be, and that is, that the Democratic
candidate is humane man, who will not
torture or cruelty treat him, but will his
"quietus make' in as gentle and tender a
manner as possible. He will decapitate
him with a scimitar so keen and so skillfully
welded as that he will scarcely be conscious
that he has received the mortal stroke till
he finds his head in the fatal basket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04
Rioting in Belfast, Ireland.

Belfast, Aug. 1.-Serious rioting took
place here last night and today. A band of
music yesterday marched to meet party of
of Protestant Sunday school children who
were returning from an excursion. The
crowd accompanying the band groaned at a
number of Catholics who were assembled
on Carrick Hill. The latter replied with
stones and the others retaliated Wild
rumors spread throughout the city, and a
large mob of Orangemen soon gathered.
The police tried to disperse the crowd,
but their efforts were useless, and the
Orangemen continued to increase. The
mob attacked and wrecked large tavern
owned by a Catholic named McKenna. The
police frequently charged the mob but
were repulsed with stones. The rioters
then wrecked a number Of houses believed
to be inhabited by Catholics. They up
rooted the pavement and fired volleys of
stones at the police. The latter we're final
" ordered to fire buckshot, and the COM
mand was promptly obeyed.
A boy named Knox, who was going on an
Grand was shot dead. Many persons
were wounded, some of them seriously.
The riot had now reached such proportions
that it was deemed necessary to call out
the military. The rioters were apparently
awed by the appearance of the soldiers and
soon dispersed to their homes. The fight
ing was renewed, however, today and the
police were again compelled to fire upon
the mob. Many of the rioters were wound
ed. Subsequently the mob wrecked several
buildings, and the military was again sum-
mored. Many policemen were badly cut
by missiles thrown at them by the rioters.
Forty-six arrests have been made. The
police and cavalry are patroling the streets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04
A Frightful Stroke of Lightning.

On Monday evening last about seven
o'clock, during the shower Of rain, sharp,
piercing clap of thunder momentarily
shocked every person in town. The stroke
was discovered to have fallen upon the end
of Nathan Winners stable, in rear of the
Recorder Office. SCATTERING the front rafters
and tearing off few boards. A moment
later the most piteous screams were heard
in that direction, and in another instant it
was found that the lightning had struck
Mr.. Charles Shumate, one of the accommo-
dating and efficient mail carriers on the
Staunton line, who was cutting feed in the
stable at the time. He was Immediately
carried out and cold water and other resto-
ratives applied, and though one side of his
body was partially paralyzed at the time,
he seems ROW entirely out of danger, having
returned to his duties after two days.
Strange to say the stable was not fired,
though the timbers of the building were
very dry. 1t is likewise strange that none
of the horses in the stable were affected,
though one stood in the stall next to the
end of the stable from which the boards
were torn off.
The shock also Frustrated Mrs. W. A.
Cunningham, who, from heart troubles, has
been very nervous lately, but she has re-
covered also Highland Recorder, July
31st
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04
Mr.. Sheppard's Copy Of STARTS Original
Portrait of Lighthouse Harry Lee.

Mr.. W. l.. Sheppard, the Richmond art
list, has made an excellent copy OF Gilbert
Stuart's original portrait of Gen. Henry
Lee. better known in history as Lighthouse
Harry Lee, and it has been placed on exhibit
ton in the State Library. Lighthouse Harry
Lee was the grandfather of Gov. Fitz Lee
and was himself Governor Of Virginia from
1901 to 1904, succeeding Beverley Randolph,
who was the successor of Edmund Ran
dolph, whose handsome portrait adorns the
walls of the Capital art gallery. Lighthouse
Harry Lee was the father of Gen. Robert
E. Lee, who was an uncle of Gov. Fitz Lee.
Lighthouse Harry was conspicuous
figure in the stormy period of the Revolu-
ton, and commanded a legion that was
famous for its drill, discipline, fine horses
and valiant service. He was member of
Congress from Virginia Representing the
Westmoreland district) when Washington
died, and was selected by that august body
to deliver the funeral Grafton in honor of the
'Father of his Country" lie was prevent
ed, however, from delivering the Grafton IN
consequence of the sickness of his wife, but
it was read by John Marshall, then a re-
preventative in Congress from Virginia, and
afterwards Chief Justice of the United
States.
In that grafton, written by Lee and read
by Marshall, occurs that sentence which has
become famous the world over; ''He was
first in war, first in peace and first in the
hearts of his countrymen."
Lighthouse Harry Lees mother, the fam
GUS 'lowland beauty" was Washington's
first sweetheart which may account in part
for the great friendship shown to Lee by
Washington.
The portrait, as before stated, is an ele-
CANT copy, and art critics say that Mr..
Sheppard has excelled himself in this his
latest work.-RicR. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04
From Washington.
WAsu1NeroN. d. G.. Aug. 2. 1883

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 2, 1886.
Mr.. EdHor:-There are two measures
awaiting the signature of the President,
concerning the fate of which great deal of
interest is taken by the public. These are
the oleomargarine bill and the Morrison
Joint resolution for the reduction of the
surplus. The President has received the
oleomargarine bill back from Attorney
General, with an opinion that it is con-
stitutional measure, but at the same time
he states that he has doubts az to the wis.,
dom of passing such law. The President
has not been pressed by the friends of the
measure, though he is in constant receipt
of protests from its opponents, and there is
much conjecture az to what he will do with
the bill.
The question as to convict labor which has
been so extensively discussed during recent
years, is receiving its share of attention
from Congress. The Senate on Tuesday,
passed the House resolution authorizing
and directing the Commissioner of Labor
to make full investigation as to the kind
and amount of work performed in the
prisons of the various states and territories,
and as to all the facts pertaining to convict
labor, and the influence Of the same upon
the industries of the country.
MT. WlRXluS, LILO JOuIufbl CiolA VI eAo
House of Representatives has of late been
very much annoyed by continual inquiries
as to the probable time of adjournment On
Tuesday last he determined to rid himself
of the annoyance, and suspended a card
flom bronze ornament near his desk, the
card reading, 1--WE are unable to say when
Congress will adjourn sine die. Please, oh
please, do not ask During two or three
davs after the card was suSDended more
than one hundred congressman and their
friends were referred to it by Mr.. Virgins,
in answer to their questions. A new card
has recently been substituted for the old
one, the new card reading-"Congress will
have to adjourn sine die on March 4th. 1887"
The improvements which have been in
progress during the past few weeks upon
the Presidents recently purchased house,
are about completed. The old stone house
has been transformed into modern summer
villa. provided with all the modern improve
ments, while the grounds have been very
much improved and ornamented. A large
number of building lots in the vicinity have
been purchased and several fine residences
will be erected during the season.
The resignation of Mr. s. P. Rounds, the
Public Printer, has been accepted by the
President, and Gen. Rogers, of Buffalo, an
old personal friend of Mr. Cleveland, is
said to have been named as his successor.
H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

The EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA.
Onancock, Va., July 27.-Several days age
a huge water-spout-the largest ever seen
in this section-formed in Burton's bay, on
the eastern side of Accomac It extended
iu spiral column all the way up to the
overhanging clouds, and, standing out
against clear blue sky, formed beautiful
sight to persons, many of whom witnessed
it at distance of Is or 30 miles. 1t broke
before doing any damage, but several fisher
men had to row with all their might to get
out of the track of the whirling column as
it swept up the bay. 1t is supposed that
the water-spout was at least thirty yards
in diameter. Persons living along the
shores of Burton's bay were greatly excited
and frightened by the novel occurrence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

AN APPALLING TRAGEDY-LIGHTNING
STRIKES A COFFIN AND KILLS TWO MEN
WHO WERE SITTING NEAR BY.-OH0aca,
Ont, July 2S.-During a terrific thunder
storm which passed over this district last
night an appalling tragedy was enacted in a
cottage belonging to J. A. Godderau, about
eight miles from here. Godderau's aunt
had died the previous day, and last night
several friends assembled to console the
bereaved relatives. Lamentations gave
way to hilarity, which seems to have driven
away all thoughts of the storm which was
raging outside.
While the mirth was in its height bolt
of lightning descended the chimney, and
striking the coffin, which was near the fire.
place, broken it open. Two young men,
Eugene Gareau and Francis x. Bauvier.
were instantly killed. The electric fluid
then made a circuit of the chamber, causing
the half dozen other occupants of the room
to faint with the shock. 1t was many hours
before any Of them recovered, consequently
it was not until late this afternoon that the
particulars of the tragedy became known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

PARTIES AND THE NECESSITY OF oRGANIzA-
TIoN.-Upon this subject we quote the fol-
lowing form the recent excellent speech of
Gen. J. B. Gordon, of Georgia, in accepting
the nomination for Governor by the Dem
ocratic State convention of Georgia.
"a word now as to parties. In all free
governments, parties give life and efficacy
to principles. Party is the living incarna-
tion of principle, as the body is of the soul.
Parties are the guardians of the principles
which conserve and protect liberty. They
are essential to give effect to the enlightened
policies of government cherished by patriotic
citizens, organized into compact bodies for
specific purposes. How are you to dispense
with parties? You might as we'll attempt
to move railroad train in travel and trans
portation without its appropriate engine, as
to turn and guide the wheels of government
in safe and conservative paths without the
Intervention and aid of party machinery.
But the very first essential law of party
efficiency is organization. [Applause.
Indeed, it is the essential law of efficiency
in every branch of human endeavor. 1t re-
quires no argument to enforce this truth.
1t is self-evident. 1t is apprehended at once
by every thoughtful mind. 1t is the lesson
of all experience. 1t is taught by all things
around, above and beneath us: by all de-
partments of human life; by all departments
of nature throughout God Almighty's
boundless universe"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

GEN. G. G. WATTS APPOINTED l.. s.
DISTRICT ATToRNEY.-Gen. Cornelius G.
Watts of Charleston, W. Va, has received
the appointment of U. s. District Attorney
to supply the vacancy occasioned by the
expiration of the term on the 5th of August
of W. 81. H. Flick.
The Charleston (W. Va.) Star says
''Gen. Watts made good record while
Attorney General of the State which no
doubt stood him in good stead in this his
latest aspiration. He is a native of Abe
marie county, Va, and about 40 years of age,
and came to this State about fifteen years
ago and has been living in this city nearly
all of that time winning high position as
a lawyer and as good citizen"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

KIND WORDS FOR MR.. TUcKER.-The
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, staunch
republican journal, says: cit is reported
that the name of J. Randolph Tucker, of
Virginia, has been suggested for the place
of Attorney General in the event of Mr..
Garland's retirement. 1t may be said right
here that the President could not make a
better appointment. Mr.. Tucker is one of
the most accomplished lawyers at the Amer
lean bar. Mr.. Tucker is thorough demo-
GRAFT, but he is partisan whose partisan
ship runs along clean, clear-cut lines"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

PROPHECIES ABOUT THE WEATHER,-It
is now in order for those papers that, rely
ing upon Smiths prophecy of the weather,
advised the farmers to prepare for excess
lively dry weather the latter part of July,
to advise them to prepare for the terrific
storm predicted by Virgins to occur on the
Goth of September. If the weather in the
latter of July is what Smith terms dry
weather, we would like to know what he
calls wet weather. His wet weather must
mean a second Noah's flood. Put not your
faith in weather-prophets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

Il
In consequence of business engagements In
another State. which will require my personal
attention, offer for sale privately, my farm
lying three miles North of stanton. and
about quarter of a mile East of the Valley
Turnpike. The tract is part of the old Wayt
Bell farm. and contains
100 ACRES
Of fine land. admirably located and in a high
state OF cultivation. This land has long been
celebrated for its unusual cropping qualities,
and is regarded as one OF the best tracts in the
county. 1t has been greatly improved in the
past few years and is now In excellent condt-
ton throughout A new plank fence extends
along the entire front, and all of the cross
fences are In thorough order.
The ImprOvemen
consist OF q roomy and well-arranged -
Frame Dwelling, nearly new, situated H5yI
in a large grove of native oaks, and oc-
cupy1ng an eminence from which one of the
most beautiful and extensive viewsi in the VAL
ley may be obtained. The outbuildings are
ample and in excellent repair. A young and
vigorous orchard of choice fruit will in q ear
or two be In full bearing. At the house are q
large cistern and artesian well, and there is
running water in every field
Considering its proximity to the city, the
place offers an excellent Investment to an en-
terprising man. 1t Is within q quarter of q
mile OF the finest turnpike in Virginia-just
far enough to avoid the annoyance incident to
much travelled thoroughfare and near
enough to get the full advantage Of a fine road.
The place offers excellent facilities for truck
Ing and Its nearness to the StAunton markets
would make it profitable.
This property is offered at q reasonable price
inc 1t should call upon Mr.. Harris who resides
there For TERMS &C., address
G. G. GUOCH,
au4-tf Maysvflle, KY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

Every candidate nominated for Congress
relies upon the newspapers in his district to
give him an unfaging and vigorous support.
How many congressman ever attempted to
add to the patronage Of their district papers
after they secure their election ?-DanUille
Register.
That is pertinent inquiry and substan-
tial fact. Members of Congress never do
much for newspapers after they are elected,
but always expect newspapers to fight their
if they fail to do so.-LyachbHrg Aduance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

MIR. HUNTINGToN's PLANs.-Mr. G. P.
Huntington spent Sunday and Monday Of
last week in Cincinnati. The proposed
bridge across the Ohio and the line which is
building along the South bank of the Ohio
from Cincinnati to Ashland, KY, were the
interests which took him there. He said to
a reporter that he hoped in time to have a
homogeneous line from Chicago, Cincinnati,
st. Louis, Louisville, Memphis and Nashville
to Newport News, Va. He expects to have
the new bridge and the line along the South
bank of the Ohio completed within year.
The bridge and first ten miles of the new
road will be double-tracked. The new line
will shorten the distance from Cincinnati to
Newport News rs miles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

OAKLAND, ILL, July 20.-While gathering
berries with several other ladies near this
city yesterday, Mrs ]. Hanson was bitten by
rattlesnake Her screams called the at
tention of her companions, who went to her
assistance. She was placed in wagon and
started for her home, bnt before she ar
rived she died. Her left leg, which was
bitten, swelled to enormous proportions
before death ensued.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-04

Hon. GEO. A. JENKs OF PENNSYLVANIA
TO BE SoLIcIToR-G ENERAL.-On last Thurs
day, the President nominated Hon. Geo.
A. jerks of Pennsylvania to be Solicitor
General in the place of Hon. John Goode
who was rejected by the Senate to crafty
the resentment of Malone. On Friday his
nomination was confirmed by the Senate.
Mr.. jerks is an able lawyer and was for
some time assistant Secretary of the In
terror, which position he resigned as not
compatible with his tastes. 1t is supposed
that the duties of the Office of Solicitor
General will be more ID consonance with
his tastes. Without his consent, many of
his friends, who appreciate his eminent
qualifications, urged, with earnestness,
upon the President the propriety of NOM
mating for that Office Hon. John Randolph
Tucker. Mr.. Tucker was not an appli-
cant; on the contrary, had expressed his
determination not to accept it, if rendered
him.