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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23

Reported for the Baltimore SUM-
At Mount Pisgah Tabernacle, Mr.. Will
liam Daniel spoke yesterday afternoon on
"The responsibility for the continuance of
the liquor traffic, and how to get rid of it,"
He said: "You may talk about the improve
msnt of the race through evolution. But
the progress of the race has been aptly
called 'devilution,' because of the effects of
the liquor traffic. The liquor dealer says
he is not responsible because he has
license and sells according to law. The
drinker disclaims responsibility because the
State legalizes the traffic, and the State
is supposed to be founded on right. The
legislator says he was not elected to make
special laws against any business. The
minister says warfare. from the pulpit
would be entering politics. The individual
shirls the responsibility upon the ground
that temperance is a moral question to be
reached by education. The press, especially
the political press, claims it duty to sus-
tain the parties that give them bread, and
leave the liquor question alone. The capt.
talist has too much business. The railroad
corporations want Legislatures ouly to grant
them franchises. The laborer has capital to
fight, and does not care to wage war against
liquor. Who then is responsible i? We
all are responsible. The seller knows his
traffic is vile. The drinker cannot blame
the State. The legislator is responsible
because the voters may lack the courage to
oppose the old parties. What shall say
of the set from Baltimore who refused US
the right of petition? The press has no
right to enforce silence or mislead, as it has
done, although our city press has been fair.
The minister is responsible for his vote as
well as his influence. The political parties
get up mad-dog scares, and John China
mans opium joint gives them spasms, and
they have waged war in Connecticut against
the English sparrows. The saloons are
mad dogs, but they don't get scared at
them"
Mr.. Daniel alluded to the revenue as
taking the tax off the capitalists farms and
lands and squeezing it out of the poor
liquor drinker. He spoke of the coming
success of the prohibition movement, which
would never attach itself to any other
party, but would get command of all
legislation then. The camp followers
would come in and push St. John and him
self aside as too conservative for the move
ment. Messrs. Henry B. Sapp and Thos.
Bruscup also spoke.
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AN OLD FIRM RErIREs-A NEW ONE TAKES
ITS PLAcE.-The drug store with its stock and
fixtures formerly owned by Berkeley& Walters
has been purchased by Mr.. G. G.. Child, who
will hereafter conduct the same line of bust
ness at that stand. This is an old and popular
establishment, and It's former propri etors
commend to their friends and customers their
successor, who is an esteemed citizen and will
maintain the business in good style in every
department.
Mr.. George c. Walters, who has for several
years had leading part in the management
of the house, remains with Mr.. Child in the
same capacity, and will take exclusive con-
troll of the prescription department. Mr..
Walters is one of our most popular young
men, and will discharge his responsible duties
with intelligence and industry, and with his
courtesy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23
At Home At The White House.
THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. CLEyELAND'S
FIRST RECEPTION TO THE PUBLIC.


Especial Dispatch to the Baltimorean Sun.
Washington, June 1S.-Thousands of pa
| tient perspiring Epatriots composed a
line extending from the west gate of the
White House way down the avenue to the
Treasury Department this evening, all in
tent upon shaking hands,; With ith Lie lesl-
dent and his lovely bride. What society
| magnates inaugurated last Tuesday the
public Endorsed tonight, and where two
thousand sang praises of Mrs. Cleveland s
grace and loneliness few evenings since,
| tens of thousands echoed those sentiments
tonight. The arrangements for taking
care of the immense concourse were per-
| feet, and although, as Inspector Vernon
declared, it was the largest public reception
witnessed by him at the White House in
quarter of century, there was no unneces
sary crowding of the receiving party, as the
visitors we're admitted by groups of one
hundred
AS usual, the President was prompt in
responding to the call of duty. and at nine
o'clock sharp he descended the staircase
with his wife On his arm-the ladies Of the
cabinet Miss Gregg, of Buffalo, and Mrs.
Col. Lamont being the attendants of the
bride and groom. Col Wilson and Lieut..
Duval made the presentations, and as fast
as the President finished shaking hands
with callers Mrs. Cleveland followed her
husbands example, but supplemented it
with winning smile and a graceful
courtesy. From the time the first group
of callers entered the White House until
the last presentation was made there was
but one vein of complimentary, illusions to
the Presidents bride, who was attired in
her wedding garments. 1t was difficult to
boa III, 90
caught sight of the dazzling, brilliant
beauty standing at the right hand of the
President and it required all the persuasive
powers of the ushers and policemen present
to keep the first installment from blocking
up all the entrances and exits of the Blue
Parlor. There seemed no diminution in
the throng up to eleven o'clock, and al
though there was an absence of the full
dress prescribed by the usages of society,
there was no distinction shown by the Presi-
dent and his wife in the treatment of the
people, to whom they are so closely allied
by recent events, and that of the titled
dignitaries of this and other lands a few
evenings ago.
As for the women in the throng, they
seemed never to tire of expressing the
most fattering opinions of Mrs. Cleveland,
and "Her pictures don't do her half credit"
"Did you ever see prettier creature;"
Flsn't she charming woman, so kind and
gentle, fit to be the cherished bride of the
ruler Of such nation as this" are but
samples of the utterances heard by the
representative of The Sun as the people
swept past him into the Green Parlor and
East Room. There is no longer any ques-
ton as to the social popularity of the
President and his wife, and in hundreds of
homes their praises will be sounded and the
hearts of the people will receive new and
more ineffaceable impressions of the most
popular pair that has ever graced the White
House at Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23
The Victim Buried,
IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL OF THE MURDERED
YOUNG RRIDE.

IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL OF THE MURDERED
YOUNG RRIDE.
NEW YORK, June 10.--Winfield B. Thomp-
son, who killed his bride at the Sturte-
want house and then attempted his own
life, is still alive at the New York hospital
His father, DR.. Thompson, of Kansas City,
called at the hospital early this morning
accompanied by the brother of the dying
mau. He was with his son at noon. No
hope is entertained that young Thompson
will recover Peritonitis, which set in soon
after the shooting, continues to Develop
The funeral OF Mrs. Thompson was held to-
day at the house of her mother. An ex-
preston of perfect peace rested upon the
beautiful features of the young wife whose
remains reposed in a deeply draped casket.
From early morning people, young and old,
kept coming from all directions. In the
room adjoining that in which the casket lay
were the parents and relatives of the dead
girl. They were attired in deep mourning
and wept bitterly during the reading of the
service. A number of beautiful floral
tributes from the deceased lady's friends
were arranged upon the lid of the coffin
Long before the appointed hour it was
found necessary to station guard at the
entrance to the building to keep out the
stream Of curious people. Rev. DR.. Elder,
who married the young lady to the man
who killed her, conducted the services
They were simple and impressive, and the
remarks of the minister moistened many
eyes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23
No. A sTANDARD REMEDy.-

BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. which has
stood the test of thirty years trial, has lived
to see Universal Panaceas," "Cure Ais" and
the like, rise, flourish, and collapse, never
again to be revived. We do not mean by
standard Remedy" some quack nostrum of
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly in
fated with the certificates of men of straw.
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term STANDARD
Remedy" we mean as applied to certain REM
edy for Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint, Dysente-
ry, Diarrboea. Cramp Collie Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and ali
diseases arising from disordered condition of
the stomach and bowels, and as such we rec
ommend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, a
medicine that has, by its merits. gradually
work ed itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South.
These Bitters warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes,
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond Va.
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MiddlebrOok News.

On Saturday last, the Good Templars held a
festival. The proceeds were for the benefit of
the Lodge, and exceeded thirty dollars.
Our farmers are preparing for harvest
Some of them are making hay already.
On Sunday last, Mrs. John Engleman died
at her residence near this place. She was in
TERED on Monday at st. Johns Church, Rev.
Gumbert 0fiieisssi,ooE. $3.50 -
Mr. Robert Fifer of Staunton, the boy with
i've voices. gave an interesting entertainment
on last wednesday night in this place. He is
good ventriioqulst, and the entertainment
was much enjoyed.
Dr. Frank George, of Danville, who was a
former citizen of this place, we are pleased to
note, is on visit TO relatives and friends in
this place.
Mr.. A. M. Jordan and daughter visited
friends near West View last week.
Mr.. Nelson and daughter, OF Richmond, who
have been visiting the family of DIR. Jas. Dun
lap, have returned home.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23

No MORE RECEPTIoNs.-The President
and Mrs. Cleveland will enjoy little COM
paratively quiet life for the remainder of
the time they will be in the city before leav-
ing for their summer trip. The one or two
cabinet dinners to come will be the only
occasions they will appear outside of the
White House except when going for an
afternoon drixe. and there will be no more
receptions at the White House untitRs3e
winter. Mrs. Cleveland does not hesitate
to express her exceeding pleasure and graf
itude for the compliments and good wishes
which have attended her entrance to Wash
ington society.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23
Murder in Calhoun CO., W. Va.
A LAWYER WARNED BY THIRTY MASKED

LAWYER WARNED BY THIRTY MASKED
MEN.
Wheeling, ". Va., June 2l.-On April
25 last, James Sturms, a popular young
man of Calhoun county, was murdered by
Samuel Sickles and his father, James
Sickles. Young Sickles stabbed Sturms
through the lungs while the old man beat
the boy on the head with club. Sturms
died in less than minute after being stab
bed through the lungs. The Sickles' es-
capped, but were captured and sent to Jail.
Great Indignation was manifested at the
outrage and threats oflynching the Sickles
were made, but excitement was allayed by
promise of speedy trial. A few nights
ago party of thirty men, disguised, rode
into Granville and proceeding to the Office
of Reece Blizzard, attorney for the Sickles',
left a note on the front door, informing the
the lawyer that unless the culprits were
tried at the term of court which began to-
day, they would be hanged to the nearest
tree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23
StauntOn Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
StauntOn. Va. June % 1886

SPECTATOR OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, June %, 1886, +
The markets are without change, and the re.
ports therefore, omitted.
Baltimore Livestock Market, June IL.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market is reported slow
the other grades &c off, considering the quail
ity, which averages better throughout thar that
S. S71S with most sales at OO@s5 is per 100 lbs
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best at
5 75@s5 S719; that generally rated first quality
259s5 90; ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and
Cows 00@s4 90. Extreme range OF prices
O0@S5 S7l3. Most of the sales were from cog
OF the Gait received some $50 head came
from Maryland ,l27 from Pennsylvania, 232 from
Ohio, 202 from Illinois, 424 head from Vir-
ginia. Total receipts for the week 1l55 head
against $40 last wees, and 1888 head same time
last year.
Ofthe offerings 500 head were taken by Balti-
more butchers, 81 sold to country Dealers 90
to Eastern buyers. and % to Washington city
butchers. Total sales for the week 95S head
against 81 last week, and SIS head same time
last year.
SwINE.-Trade has been fairly active this
week, with the number of the receipts about
The same as last week. as also the quality of
the offerings. We quote Hogs at 51z@55a cents
per Id net. Arrivals this week 627S head
again st 629S last week, and 1882 head same time
last year.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-There is slight in
crease in the receipts over last week. with the
quality Inferior. Trade is not active, good
sheep, and Lambs only being In fairly good
demand. We quote Sheep at 2@4A CENTS
Lambs at 3@6 cents per ID gross. Arrivals this
week 6l7I head against 6OSi last week, and 1882
head same time last year.
New York livestock Market. June q.
Beeves-Receipts to-day 237 carloads, tnclud-
ing so carloads for export. Trade dull at re-
duction of lO@l5 cts per 100 lbs; common to
prime native steers sold at 4O@s5 go per 100
lbs, extra do. at 6@S6 10; Texas Steers at 500
81 so. and fat Bulls at 25@s4 % Exports l35
Beef Cattle. Sheep and Lamos-Receipts a.
600: fair demand for good stock; Sheep sold at
3@S5 % per 100 lbs. and Lambs at 59S7 80 per 100
lbs. Hogs-Receipts IL 800, all for slaughterers
market nom inally firmer at 50@Si 70 per 100
lbs.
Philadelphia livestock Market, June
81. 1856.
Cattle market dull: receipts $500; sales of
good to prime at $1,000 cents, and common to
medium 1895 cents per h. Sheep in SLOW
receipts II 900; prices about the same
a: last week. Lambs 61a@S cents per ID
Hogs in fair demand; receipts 5700 sales at SIG
6 cents and extra 61s@614 cts per 10.
Richmond Flour Market. June 81.
We quote; Fine. s25O@s275 superfine $50
IS. 25; extra, s3.50@s375 family, S4@s4 So patent
family, country. IS 25@s5 50.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23

Mr.. Gladstone, in his seventy-seventh
year, is not only the statesman leader Of his
party, but he is the chairman of its Exec
utive Committee, as it were, and gives his
personal attention to the details of election
campaigns. Despite his advanced age he is
actively at work organising his forces for
the new elections. He writes the mani
festos, directs the campaign expenditures,
selects the campaign speakers, and, in
word, maps out all the work. And this
he is doing to-day with the same vigor that
characterised his political life quarter of
century ago. I'll needless to say that he is
confident Of scoring decisive victory for
home-rule. The House of Commons is
composed of nearly 700 members. Rich
mond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23

As the Blair school bill has been defeated,
we think it time that southern press and
people should quit talking about it. To re-
vive it at the present session is impossible,
and to complain about it is only waste of
time, and gives ammunition to the republic
ans. 1t was nothing but a buncombe bill from
the beginning, and one of very doubtful
propriety and usefulness; but now that it
is dead, there is nothing to be made by
trying to revive it except on the republican
side of tho house -Lynchburg Aduance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23
County Democratic Committee.
DELEGATES TO THE DISTRICT CONVENTION AT
LEXINGTON.

According to announcement, the County
Democratic Committee held meeting satur-
dav. the 10th inst, with the view OF arranging
for the appointment of delegates to the Con-
gressional District Convention and preparing
for the Fall canvass. Capt. Bumgardner'
Chairman, called the Committee to order, and
Arista Hoge acted as Secretary.
Mr.. w. Burke was then requested to take
the chair when the following letter from capt.
Bumgardner was read
To the Democratic Committee Of augusta Coa"a-
IT, =
GENTLEMEN: The position l occupy as ID
candidate for the nomination to pc maQe ~
the District Convention, the arrans s 70 ~,
which YOU have met to consider, renoeIs lny
longer connection with the rssignafion
as member of the Committee IN IeCit - ~ II a
cannot forbear expressing my Ina ms 1850 ~ for
the Kindness and courtesy L have always re,
ceived at their ands. and for the eaInes1 anS
hearty CO. operation and assistance whicn eacn
member of the Committee has given to me as
its Chairman, in the many arduous can ~ a ne
which we have conducted since nave h"o 'n'
honor OF being your Chairman:
Very truly yours. &C.,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.
Upon the acceptance of the resignation oil
Capt. Bumgardner, the Hon. VIM A. Huoson
was elected to supply the vacancy on the COM
mittee and, on motion of Mr. j. ID. Tooo' the
following resolution was adopted
ResoZved That we accept the resignation OF
Can't James Bumgardner as q member ana
Chairman of this Committee with regret, put
are constrained to yield to his wishes, an0
hereby testify to the zeal. faith1ulness anu
ability with which he has discharged all the
duties of the position.
Judge Hudson accepted membership in the
Committee, and then he was unanimously
chosen Chairman.
Saturday, the 3rd of July, was fixed for mold
ing the District Primary Elections for the APP
pointment of delegates to the Congressional
District Convention, which meets in Lexlng-
ton on the Goth of July. Said primaries VIII
take place as follows:-
Beverly Manor, at the Courthouse, at r.
M.
Pastures, Buffalo Gap, at T. M
North River, Mt Scion. same hour.
Middle River, New Hope, same hour.
South River Waynesboro', same hour.
Riverheads, Middlebrook, same hour
Staunton Ward No. l, P. M; Ward NO. z,
Police Office, same hour.
The number of delegates to be appointed Is
as follows
Beverly Manor, 5, and alternates
Pastures, 4, and alternates.
North River, 5, and alternates.
Middle River 5. and alternates.
Riverheads, T. and alternates.
South River, 6, and alternates.
Ward No. l. T. and 4 alternates; ward NO. 2
3, and alternates
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23

Congressman W. L. Scott, Of Pennsylva-
MIA, who is reported to have written letter
to friend at home stating that he had been
offered the position of Secretary of the
Treasury and would accept it next Octo-
Der, says the whole story is canard and
that he never thought about writing such
thing, and that in all his communications
with the President such thing was never
mentioned. -Wash. Cor. Aler. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23


THE VIRGINIA FEMALE INsTITUTE.-Al the
final exercises at the Virginia Female Institute
occurring previous to the last issue of the
SPECTATOR were then reported Wednesday
morning prizes, medals, and diplomas were
awarded as follows,-Bishop Randolph, Judge
Sheffey, and Colonel Skinner delivering the
same:-
PRIZES.
For greatest Improvement in Penmanship, a
handsome Writing Desk. to Miss Rose Hurry.
For greatest improvement in Calsthenfcs
Owen Meredith's Poems, to Miss Parker Ram
say.
For greatest Improvement in Elocution
Longfellows Poems, to Miss Annie Wierman
For excellence in English Composition
Shakespeare's Complete Works, to Miss Mary
| Crump.
For greatest improvement in Drawing, a
handsome Engraving, to Miss Allene ] Johnston
For greatest Improvement in OIL Painting, a
handsome Engraving, to Miss Nellie Ryder.
A Gold Thimble. for excellence in Plain Sew
ing, to Miss Sarah Rock.
MEDALS.
English Scholarship. Miss Louisa Davis;
Mathematics, Miss Fannie Brewer; Languages.
Miss Agnes Freeland Calisthenics Miss Mary
Crump; Instrumental Music, Miss Nellie Wes-
ton; Vocal Music, Miss Blanche Baker; Gen.
eral Excellence among Day Pupils, Miss EN-
ma Hoge: General Excellence among Boarders,
Miss Maggie Copl1n.
GradIates-In Music-Miss Frank Buford.
Miss Nellie Weston. In English Miss LYDIA
Sutfield.
FULL GRADUATES.
Miss Belle Buford, Miss Mary Crump.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23

REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM DEATH
About 10 o'clock to-day Mr.. Robert W.
Crank, a carpenter employed at the Custom
House, was struck on the head by brick,
which fell from the top of the building, a
distance Of thirty-fve feet. He was holding
to the elevator at the time, and the blow rem
dered him insensible and so paralyzed his
arm that his hand was with difficulty re-
moved from its hold.
He was about five feet above the floor
when struck, and had he not held on to the
elevator would have been precipitated into
the cellar, a distance of several feet.
DR.. billiard was called and dressed the
wound, which is CHASTITY one to behold
Mr.. Crank had on thick stiff hat, and to
this circumstance and the fact that the brick
did not strike squarely on the top of his
head, must be attributed his escape from
instant death. He was soon restored to
consciousness, and it is hoped is not danger
ously injured. ADVANCE.
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1t is denied that nearly all the govern
ment employees in the departments not pro-
tected by the civil service rules have been
turned out to make room for democrats
but on the other hand it is claimed that but
few changes comparatiYelY have been made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23
MARRIAGES..

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the ST. Francis
church in this city. on Tuesday, June 18th, by
and Miss Kate Brown daughter of Mrs Gath
crime Brown.
H Observation-Disclosures Tuesday, the 10th in
slant, at Romney, Hampshire county, W.
Va, by Rev. Mr.. Gibbons, of the Episcopal
Church. Mr.. D. H. Heiskell and Miss Annie
". Covell. daughter of Maj. ]. C. Covell, Prin-
cipal of the D. d. & B. Institution of W. Va.
Staunton at the residence
of the bride on June g. 1885, by Rev. Dr. H.
H. Halves. VIM. Glenn, Esq, TO Miss Lizzie
I. Rapp, all of Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-23

REQUIsITIoN FOR A MURDERER.-Gov.
Lee has made requisitien on the Governor Of
Kentucky for the arrest of John N. French
for completely in murder committed in
Pulaski county in 1872. David French
another party to the same murder, was ar
rested in the same State several years age
on requisition from Gov. Cameron, and
is now serving term in the State peniten
tiary.-Lynchburg Advance.