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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Gov. LEE AND PARTY Go TO FLoRIDA
AND CUBA.-Gov. Lse left Richmond or
Wednesday morning, the 21st inst, for his
long contemplated Southern trip for recrea
ton and needed rest. The Governor is &C
companied by Mrs. Lee, Colonel c. O'Brier
Cowardin, of the Governors staff; Colone
John B. Palmer, vice president of tho At
lantic Coast Line Railway, and a few Other
friends. The party goes direct to jackson
vile, thence to South Florida, and at Tampa
will take the steamer for Havana. They
will remain in the latter city several days,
returning to Richmond leisurely by the same
route.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

FIRE IN AN EDITORIAL RooM.-At 4
o'clock last Saturday morning in Petersburg,
the Index-Appeal,c caused by defective fiue
leading from the engine room. The editor
ial office of Mr.. R. P. Barham. with its
furniture and a fine library, was pretty near
" ruined, but the rest of the building was
fortunately unipjured. The loss is fully
covered by insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

TORNADO IN KANsAs.-Op Saturday q
tornado destroyed the town of Ninnsscah,
KiDgman county, Kansas. 1t struck the
town and destroyed everything IL its path,
leaving only three houses standing in the
whole place. Two churches, five stores,
and fifteen dwellings were torn to pieces,
and flying timbers killed three persons and
MANNED seventeen others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Furnishing THE MoRMoNs.-A special
from Salt Lake, Utah, says: In the First
District Court at Provo Saturday sixteen
Mormons were sentenced for living with
more than one wife, contrary to the Ed
munds law. Most Of them were given six
months in the penitentiary and fihed $500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

VIM. EStey, while attempting to oil q
windmill, near New Market, Thursday, was
struck by The wheel, which was revolving
rapidly in high wind, aud thrown to the
ground, distance of 10 feet striking on
his head and sustaining severe injuries
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28
The Virginia II. B. conference.

The f1fty-seventh session of the Virginia
Annual Conference of the United Brethren
in Christ convened in Dayton, Rockingham
Co. on Wednesday, March IA, 1888, Bishop
E.B. Kephart, D. D., presiding.
The conference was most pleasant one,
enjoyed alike by preachers and people
Dayton hospitality was equal to the occa
sion in every respect.
The following standing committees fol
1889 were appointed:
On Missions, J. E. B. Rice.
On Church Erection, J. D. Donovan.
On Publishing Interests,J. N. Fries.
On Education, G. P. Holt.
On Sabbath-Schools, A. P. Funkhouser
On Resolutions, j. W. Howe.
A. P. Funkhouser was appointed tt
preach the opening sermon at the next con
ference.
sTATIoNING COMMITTEES REPORT.
Shenandoah District-C. P. Dyche, P. E.
Front Royal Mission, L. G. Frederick
Elkton, G. B. Fadeley; Madison. G. H
Snapp; Fauquier, TO be supplied Gross
Keys, j. E. Holt; Edinburg, l. M. Under
wood; Lacey Spring, J. D. Donovan; Sin
gers Glen, W. F. Gruver; Dayton Circuit
R. Byrd; Dayton Station, G. P. Holt; Au
gusta Circuit, j. M. Holt; Staunton, ]. w
Howe; Rockbridge, s. d. Shelton: Church
vile. j. E. B. Rice; Freedman's Mission
T. K Clifford.
Winchester District-C. Fl. Crowell, P
E.; Hartmansville Mission, E. A. Pugh
Berkeley, A. NJ. Horn; Berkeley Springs
W. r. Berry; New Creek, W. II. Clary
Lost River, J. A. Negley; South Branch
N. F. A. Cupp; North Fork, G. W. Rex
road; Franklin, W. P. Bazzill; Bloomery
to be supplied; Martinsburg, ]. R. Riden
our; Vancleavesville, to be supplied; Win
chester, to be supplied; Frederick, W. H
Sampsell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

The colorsd people at Covington, ALLIE
ghany county, are making efforts to have a
High School established there, and they
ask the co operation of the white people.
They will make application to the Board
at Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

We see that our young friend, H. St.
George Tucker, of Staunton, is mentioned
as proboble candidate for Congress in that
(the 10th) District. He is solid Demo-
crat, cultured gentleman, and would
make vigorous, and we believe success
full canvass.-PdQe Neps
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

]. II. Blackburn, the farmer who was so
seriously shot by J. J.. Henderson last We'd
nesday, at Stokeland, five miles south OF
Dauville, is slowly improving, and strong
hopes of his recovery are now entertained.
His escape is wonderful, as he was shot
through the left breast, the bail passing
within less than an inch of his heart and
coming out at tho shoulder blade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

PULLING ENIeMAs.-The Republicans, as
well as others, are at loss to understand
their leaders. Blaine says he will not be a
candidate, and no one seems to know GER
tainly whether or not he would accept a
nomination if rendered him. John s, Wise
puts on his war paint and seems to be ''going
for Mahone' with blood in his eyes, but it is
not known certainly whether he really in.
tends to tomahawk him, or is only pretend.
ing-whether his purpose is to defeat him,
OR to assist him to succeed Whether he is
working in opposition to him or preparing
to enable him to get better hold on his
party, which his famous or infamous secret
circular" as the Valley Tirginian calls it
seems to have lOOseued
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

The Rev. ]. W. Pratt, one of the best
known ministers of the Sou thern Presby-
terrain Church, and at one time president of
the Central University of Kentucky, died in
Louisville Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

PROHIBITION IN MISSOURI. Elections are
now being held in the counties of Missour
on the question of prohibiting the sale OF
spirituous liquors. So far elections have
been held in 81 counties and 20 cities; IS
counties have voted "wet" and 81 "dry."1
not reported. Of the 20 towns 10 have vot-
ed 'dry'' and swet." Elections will be
held in April in seven more counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Marion F. Peyton who stole 1926, from
his grandfather, Aaron Huffman, was cap
tured 10 miles below Luray, brought back
to Culpeper, and lodged in Jail. $171.90
of the stolen money was found on his per-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

A house in Washington City, purchased
by subscription as residence for the widow
of Gen. Hancock will be formally Present
ed to her on The 1st of April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28
You Had Better bs on the lookout

You Had Better be on the lookout for
those prohibitionists. They are the snow
ball fellows of American politics that is,
they double in size overy time they roll
over, and they roll over every year. They
have the millennium by the coat collar and
propose to make it impossible for a citizen
of this Republic to moisten his vocal chords
with rock and rye and sleep in the gutter
all right, ye prohibitionista! Sail in, &c
ahead, keep the steam up, and Let her 60
Gallagherl-N. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

The barn of Richard Yaucey Field, near
Homeland, Culpeper, with four horses and
considerable provender, was burned few
NIGHTS ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS IN WEST
VA.-At the Circuit Court of Monroe coun
ty, West Va, Hon. J. W. st. Clear OF
Fayette county, and DIR. G. Mcdonald Of
Union, Monroe county, both of whom are
candidates for nomination for Congress in
that the 3rd District, made speeches-both
endorsing the message of the President
The latter said that the lawyers should not
be allowed to monopolize the political Of
6ces-that it tended to class legislation,
and that others were equally entitled to
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

George Golliday, aged twelve, accident
ally shot himself in the hand, near New
Market, Wednesday morning, while hand
ling supposed unloaded pistol.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Chairman Mills has been for several days
and is still quite unwell. He has consider
able fever, and his physician says he needs
and must have absolute rest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at o.tfverfisin0 rates
Notices OF deaths published 1rotttitousLy
GHATFAN.-ln Rich Il ond on saturday, 2ith in
stant al A. M, Jane Elvira. relicto the late
Peachy X. Grattan, in the Sind year of her
Judge Chas. Grattan of this city
McNAMARA.-In Staunton, at Ills O'Clock. SUM-
day morning. March 25th, 1888. Frank, son of
ID. F. McNamara. aged about IA years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

On last Wednesday, Baltimore was visit.
ed by thunder storm, and so was Wash
iugton City, and lightning struck the fine
Capitol Building, and scared the Congress
men, aud all the telegraph and telephone
wires in the Capitol were disabled except
those leading to the executive departments
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Prince Nestorsyitsch, of Rusea. has pur-
chased Sabot Island, the former estate of
the late Hon. James A. Seddon, in Gooch-
land county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Henry Bergh, nephew of the late presi-
dent of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, has been elected to the
position of the uncle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

In an ARRAY in AccOmac county, Geo.
Parker Hargis shot his SOD, Benjamin Har-
gis, inhicting severe wound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

John Jackson, colored, was sent to the
penitentiary, from Culpeper, for fifteen
wears Tuesday, for horse stealing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Two men and tive women have been ar
rested charged with connection with num-
Der of recent fires and robber1es in the
Presby ueighborhood, a few miles south of
Danville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

A heavy snow storm is reported in the
Northwest. where flo IDS are also doing
much damage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

The Washington Grays of Philadelphia
have accepted the invitation Of the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues of Rich mond,
Va, to be their guests on May 10 next,
When the latter Will celebrate their ninety
fifth anniversary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

The West Virginia democratic convention
to nominate State ticket will be held at
Huntington, August 16.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

The Central Theatre in Philapelphia was
burned Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

James Ferrall was killed in coal mine
in Kanawha county, w. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28
baltimore Conference NJ. e. Church
south.
LIST OF APPOINTMENTS

We gave an account of the proceedings in our
last issue up to Monday, the 10th. The confer
ence adjourned the next day-Tuesday-to
M eet next year at Alexandria.
The Joint Board of Finance made their report
Tuesday morning. One thousand and forty
four dollars have been paid to tho bishops OF
the Church from this conference, $3.50 to the
superannuated ministers 81, O9i for education,
and 1921 for the Bible cause.
The statistical report showed that in the con-
ference there were 100 local preachers, IS, 1852
members ,3I2 adults baptized and .6H child
rem churches 429-value of churches, SS45.000
parsonages, 1l2-value of parsonages, SllS,000 ;
value of other church property, $4,000. Twen-
ty-one hundred and sixty-seven dollars was
raised for church extension purposes.
In the afternoon. paper authorizing Rev.
A. NJ. Cackley, pastor of the Southern Method
ist church at Lexington, Va, to travel within
the bounds of the conference to solicit contri-
buttons In aid of building new church in that
city was adopted.
By order OF the conference the first week in
June was set apart as the week OF prayer for
missions.
A vote ofthanks was rendered the citizens OF
Martinsburg Ter their hospitality. and also to
| the reporters of the various daily papers for
| their very correct reports of the conference
proceedings.
| Rev. B. F. Ball was selected to preach the
opening sermon of the next conference.
After business of minor Importance the Bis
| hop delivered an address and then announced
the appointments for the ensuing year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Last Thursday, the dwelling of Herbert
Zirkle, near Quicksburg. Shenandoah couu
ty, was burned, with nearly all its contents
including $3.50 in cash. There was partia
insurance of $780,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

HAS HIS OTHER LEG BROKEN. Mr.. A
]. Banks, fireman of the force employed in
grading the yards of the Norfolk and West
esn Railroad Company, in the western par,
of Roanoke city, had his right leg crushed
by the premature explosion of blast Sat.
urday at II O'Clock. He attempted to gel
under car standing near to escape show
er of stones, but his leg happening to be ex
posed was crushed by hundredpound rock
As he was already an invalid from tract
ure of his left leg, the accident which be
fell him this time renders him doubly uufor'
t1nate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Virginia carp are abundant in the Kappa
hammock, and many are caught.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

A RESPECTABLE FARMER IN PITTsYL.
vANIA SHOT,. Fl. Blackburn, we'll
known and highly-respected farmer, was
shot and perhaps fatally wounded by ]. J.
Henderson Wednesday afternoon at the
Danville and New River junction, about
five miles from Danville. The ball struck
Blackburn in the left breast and entered the
body just under the nipple, barely missing
che heart then passed out under the shout
der-bade and imbeded itself in building
twenty feet distant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

DUBLIC SALE
Ofthat desirable
. It o r. Il HI o u Sc,
No Beverly Street, Staunton. Va, knov n as
the Gabe Hirsh Property.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed to me
by George r. Bell and wife duly recorded in
the Clerks Office of the Hastings Court of the
city of Staunton,l will sell, WITHOUT LIMIT ,
on Thursday, the 1911 day Of April. 1888,
en- the premises. at O'Clock p. M, that very
desirable
BUSINESS STAND,
described above 1t has a front of q sest nd Z
inches on Beverly Street and runs back 80 feet
excellent two-story brick house. with tin roof,
glass plate front and all the modern improve
ments and is one of the best located business
stands 10 the city.
Persons desiring to examine the property
will please call on the undersigned or K. NJ
Cushing, Auctioneer.
TERMS:-S600 cash. and as to the 50 500 The
purchaser will be required to execute bond
payable January LIST, 1890, with interest from
date to be paid annually, and in default of
payment of interest when due the same to be
com pounded on the lst of Janua'y of each year;
for the residue the purchaser will be required
to execute bond payable In three years from
date with interest at per cent for all the pur-
chase money;perEonal security will be requir-
ed, and a deed executed and a deed of trust
taken to secure the deferred payments.
A. G. BRAXTON.
mar 23-tds-Vin copy Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Gu the 21st instant, Representative Bow
en- was selected by the republican congress.
ional delegation from Virginia as the mem.
Der of the congressional republican cam
paign committee. Mr.. Gaines nominated
Mr.. Bowen, who was elected unanimously.
Neither Senator Riddlebergsr nor Repre-
sentative Bowden was present, though the
former was by proxy. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Bowen will be the republican can.
didate for Governor of this State at the next
election. He is for Sherman for President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

Rev, j. G. G. Newton, of the Methodist
Church at Warrenton, left Saturday morn
ing for Japan. Last Friday evening the
Young Mems Union Prayer Meeting, "A
which he had shown great zeal, presented
him set of religious encyclopedias.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28
ANOTHER CHAPTER.

Mccormick and many other inventors
and manufacturers have applied new
features both to the rcapers and mowers,
and for some years we have had the binder
combined with the reaper, and the binder
is now the great machine of the age. New
progress has been made, also, with the
binder, Simplifying its work and dispens-
ing with much Of the complicated machine
ry in perfeGting the sheaf before it leaves
the machine. The improvement is desig-
mated the platform Binder" and, at
present, that is the most advanced progress
after the success of this mode of cutting
was first announced from the grain fields OF
Rockbridge and Augusta counties. Like
the first efforts with the sickle, so too has
been the efforts to secure the other perfec.
tion-binding with simplicity and speed
Many have been st work on it, and with
partial success /; but one has announced
his complete success, and is now manufac-
turing fifty machines to be sent to.diferent
parts Of the country for trial-tests during
the next harvest, and one of them, We
learn, will be offered to Staunton. Here
again may tie probably witnessed test Of
the perfection of another chief feature Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

The Allegheny Sentinel predicts that the
population of Clifton Forge, will reach
1000 before the end of 1888, and says pro-
perty is cheaper there now than it will be
in the future.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

As well as the most effective method of dis
polling headaches, colds and levers, or cleans
ing the system, is by taking few doses of the
pleasant California liquid fruit remedy. Syrup
of Figs. mar 2-lm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

ID LACK OAK BARK WkNIED.
100 cars No. Rossei Elack Oak Bark, deliy-
cred on cars at any station on the Shenandoah
Valley X. r., j. & D. Il. X. VALLEY Branch)and
Chesapeake q Ohio. Highest market price
paid Address KINNEY BROS,
mar IA mos. StauntOn, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-03-28

THE FIRST ANNOUNCED SUCCESS OF THE
REAPER WAS IN AUGUSTA COUNTY
SOMETHING OF THE HISTORY OF THE
Rinhar
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30
A REPUBLICAN TRICK.

How the Carroll County Managers of the
Grand '.NIoraI Party Fixed Things.
DELPHI, May 23.-Some months ago Mr..
Murphy, the renowned temperance advocate,
who came at the instance of the W. c. T. T.,
held series Of temperance meetings here, and
some fourteen hundred persons donned the
blue ribbon. Much good was accomplished,
and many who took the pledge have remained
faithful, while few have fallen. After the
departure Of Mr.. Murphy the temperance
movement was conducted by the Woman's
Christian Temperance union, and under its
auspices meetings were held every Sunday at
the court room, which were largely attended
and addressed by both foreign and home talent.
Originally politics was ignored and the cause
advocated by men OF both political parties, and
quite a representation OF straight prohibition
lists were manifested. The political campaign
dawned, and the leaders Of the republican party
saw too many of its members embracing the
prohibition doctrine. The Journal, a re-
publican paper made the charge that
the temperance movement in this county was
being managed by democrats 20 catch republic
cans thereby swelling the ranks of the prOhi-
btiOn party, to the great hurt OF the republic
can party. The sequel shows that the w. G..
T. L. was waited upon and a sudden cessation
OF the Sunday meetings was ordered by that
organization, all in the political interest Of the
republican party, the democratic members
(who were in a minority voting in the mega
tive
The moral is apparent. A want of sincerity
in moral reformers, manipulated by politicians
in their interest, clearly shows the power
which controls. 1t is fair to say that the pro-
hibitionists are wide awake; they understand
the feigned friendship OF the republicans, and
will hold them responsible for their acts of in
sincerity because the temperance people can
not be eoereed to vote the republican ticket in
Carroll cOuDfv
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30
a magnetic Man.

BENNETTsvLLE, May 28.-[Special Hen
~ Segeman several years ago was shocked by
lightning which had struck tree near him.
He discovered afterward that articles made of
iron or steel had a propensity to stick to his
fingers or person when brought near him. He
studied the phenomenon, and discovered that
his body was heavily charged with magnetism
or electricity He suffers no inconvenience,
however, except during and previous to storms,
when a peculiar tingling sensation is
felt in his arms and legs. When
this feeling is on him he can 90 into
darkened room, and by swapping his fingers
make electric sparks fly from them. BY draw
ing a corkscrew through his fingers rapidly he
can charge it with magnetism that il will
pick up needles and small pieces of iron. His
eyes in the dark shine as with phosphores-
cent light. He claims that just before a thun-
der storm in summer time the electricity in his
system is strong that it viii kill flies that hap
pen to light on any part OF his body that may
be exposed. He avoids all rapidly moving OBJ
iects, such as locomotive engine, for
fear Of being drawn against them and crushed.
His two hands operate the same as opposite
ends OF a battery, and when two other persons
form circuit by joining hands with him
strong electric shock is received.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30

one-third cash in hand onc-third 10 nine months,
aud Onc-thrd in eighteen months. The deferred
payments 70 be secured by. notes, with approved
curity with six per cent interest, without relief,
nd no nhf In 1nk
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30
FREE FREE FROM PAM

POTTER DRUo AND CHEMIcAL Co, Bostoi
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-30
Death FROM Hydrophobia.

NEW ALBANY, May 22.-Eugene Chalfant,
laborer in the glass works here, died this morn
ing of hydrophobia. He was bitten some weeks
ago by u small Spitz dog but as the wound
healed, he paid no attention to it, Yesterday
he was seized with slight paroxysms OF nausea
which he could not explain. lie sent for a
doctor who by the time OF his arrival found
Chalfant frothing at the mouth and delirious.
In spite of all attempts to relieve the malady
he grew worse through the night until this
morning when the sufferer passed through
succession OF terrible commissions which
rapidly grew more frequent until death. The
immediate cause of death was the bursting of a
btood vessel