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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05
WhiIs our Republican, friends are goi

While our Republican friends are going
to Europe for their campaign arguments,
why don't they conf1ne themselves entirely
to European countries in drawing their COM
parisons ? The United States is not an Eu-
ropesn country and there are many causes
that effect the prices paid for labor here,
that do not effect the working people of
England. Labor there is better paid than
in any European country and yet its tariff
is the lowest of all, only IS articles being
protected" while in Italy, which has a
high protective" system, labor receives a
much lower compensation. Goa over Eu-
rope and you will find that "the higher the
tariff the lower the wages" is the rule ev-
erywhere. This ought to be sufficient to
convince everyone that the high wages paid
in American are not the result of the pro-
tective tariff system. The Republican par
ty leaders know this as we'll as anybody
else, but they take it for granted that the
public in general will not find it out. Thpy
will continue to speculate on this supposed
lack of knowledge until the people demon
strate in practical and decisive manner
that they know little about the question
themselves, after which some other bug
aboo will be invented with which to intimi-
date the masses. What the Democratic
party wants is to educate the people on
these questions, and when they are thor
oughly understood it is not afraid to trust
the matter in their hands.-Charleston ".
F0.) Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05
The Campaisn-The WOrkingmen's
Democratic Club.

The Workingmsn's Democratic Club, W. G.
Straughan, Eaq., President is pushing the
campaign vigorously in this city. Dnring the
past week they have had able and effective
speeches delivered to good audiences. though
on both nights the weather was unpropitious.
On the 3lst ultimo. Mr.: George g. Lightner was
the principal speaker. Whilst referring in o
general way to all the issues. he chiefly dis
cussed that of tariff reform, illustrating has
pc sition with many Of the real transactions
under II as manipulated by the highly protect
ed manufacturers. and in every instance the
great reductions they could mako to compete
in foreign countries with the manufacturers
there of the same class OF machinery was con-
elusive as to the enormous profits made upon
their products in the U. 3. and paid by pur-
chassrs here The immense profits were not
divided with the laborers and workmen who
toiled day after day in the shops In creating the
product. Mr.. Lightner showed himself to be
master of the subject through careful investi-
cation and real teacher for the good OF the
working classes. He should be called upon for
more of his solid work in this canvass. In re-
spone to call Mr.. w. H.5H. Lynn made few
remarks endorsing the views presented by Mr..
Lightnsr.
The Club was addressed again on the night
the 3rd instant, by Mr.. Geo. 8. Brown. young
gentleman from Providence, N. j. Mr.. B. is q
young man with clear cut face, fine eye, good
figure and voice and thoroughly posted on the
tariff Issues and spoke Monday night as to the
bearing of a high tariff on the question Of
wages and thoroughly demonstrated from a
workingman's standpoint that 1t was the inter-
est of laboring men to lower the tariff and in
crease the free list, both as question OF wages
and az to the value of wages IN purchasing
capacity. The address was clear. forclble and
convincing, without oratorical effect, and
elected marked attention and frequent ap.
plause. No one heard 1t who did not derive
information, and no unbiased mind without
conviction. Such talks do good, and we hope
will be more frequent.
Capt. James Bumgardner was called for at
the close OF Mr.. Browns speech, and spoke In
his usual clear and forcib.e style 20 minutes.
AS whole, the meeting of the Workingme en- IS
Club last Monday night, despite the.weather'
was a success.
Mr.. Brown is a nephew of Captain q. Julian
Pratt. and on a visit to his uncle.
| On the afternoon Of the LIST instant. the Club
threw to the breeze In front of the Clubhouse
| a splendid flag bearing the inscription Head
| quarters Workingmen's Democratic Club"
The Club is doing good work, and, as
celebrated Razor strap man" Of halfa century
ago was wont to say. the Club in obtaining
good speakers like those we have been favored
with during the past week. "have a few moro
left" that will be called into requisition.
Mr.. D. s. Long, Of the Main Street Standard
Sewing Machine Company, wrought with his
own hands the beautiful flag which service on
his part was q contribution to the cause.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05
Nelson County.

ACTON VA. Sept. 1st, 1888.
Editor Spectalor.-The political pot has COM
menced to boil in this section since President
Cleveland's "fsh proclamation" voorhees,
Harris and fuckers speeches at Staunton, and
Blackburn's and Daniels at Lovingston last
Monday to large and appreciating crowds
Now that the campaign has fairly opened. let
the word 60 all along the line, work. work, IN.
til sunset Nov. 9th, when Cleveland. Thurman
and Tucker will be elected and all our people
will then enjoy tariff reform and tax reduction
cleveland for luck, Thurman for knowledge,
and Tucker for work. The tan-bark business,
is still "boomipg' at this station, our mer
chants are active and busy, and business of all
kinds seems 10 be good. Our farmers are in
fine spirits over a big corn-crop and in antici-
patton OF better times when war taxes are
abolished. Our summer resorts are full of visi-
tors yet, and good many at private houses
Some of our Republican friends are going to
vote the democratic ticket this fall for the first
time, because they think the policy
Of tax reduction is light, with "cheap neces.
saries of liie." food, clothing. &c, with the
market OF the world open TO trade.'
Come on, friends, let's all Join tho column
and make Cleveland's and Thurman's, and
fuckers election sure. n.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

SrAUNToN CHORAL SoCIETY.-The above
society will. after short rest of few weeks.
resume again its work. and with a meeting to
take place on Monday night next, 10th inst.
inaugurate its winter season.
The associ alton has gained largely In mem.
bership and is continually receiving applica-
lions of musical persons, anxious to join Its
ranks and participate in the pleasure which
the study of music provides. The first work to
be rendered this season will consist of the
beautiful sacred Cantata-"The Holy City,
into the study of which the association will at
once enter. In recognition of the many acts Of
kindness shown to the society by the people of
our city, 1t is the object of the association to
prescott this difficult work eratuitously to the
citizens of Staunton. It is earnestly desired
that every member, intending to continue
with this association during the winter season
be present at the meeting on Monday next,and
1t is the aim and purpose of the officers to
rigidly enforce the rules and regulations. gov
ernipg the attendance of members OF rehears-
ais.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

THE MEMORIAL OCoAsIoN.-The Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Augusta Memorial Associa-
tlon, of which Mrs. NJ. Erskine Miller is presi-
dent, propose to renew their efforts in behalf
OF tbs pious work for which they made hand
some contributions last year. The funds thus
raised, will 60 into those set apart as per-
manent investment, the interest to be disburs-
ed in Keeping the Confederate Cemetery and
monument In good order. The Ladies' Aux
Hilary will have an apartment on the Fair
Grounds during the entire exhibition. at which
a DINNER will be served daily.
All the ladies, both in town and country.
who gave their assistance last year are request
ed to do SO this year, and others who can are
earnestly solicited to cooperate in this work.
The City Committee should have notice OF
contributions in provisions before the arrival
of the day, 18th of Sept. for opening the apart
mont at the Fair Grounds.
The Memorial badge to be worn on the COCA
sion of unwilling the monument will be placed
on sale in the stores of the City, and 1t is re-
quested that all intending to do so will pro-
vide themselves. with them before the day. The
proceeds are to be appropriated as above.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05
WayuesborO, Items.

Next Saturday, Sth instant, there will be a
| Cleveland, Thurman and Tucker. fsg-raising
in east Waynesboro'. Prominent speakers are
expected and we hope there will be large
crowd.
The Little Tammany" Democratic Club, Is
one of the most thoroughly organized and
Woodworking clubs in the district, and we
promise full vote Tor the nominees
Rob't Haines, about years of age, son OF G.
r. Haines, Depot Agent at this place, was very
badly hunt about the face and arms q few days
ago. whilst playing with powder, one Of his
playmates having put a coal Of fire too near.
The little sufferer Is doing as well as could be
expected.
John b. Dollhouse ESQ.,, died at his residence
three miles north Of Waynesboro', Friday, Au-
gust 3lst and was buried at Zion Church. Satur-
day, Sept. lst. Deceased was one of our most
prominent and successful farmers, and was 60
years OF age. He leaves a widow, three daugh-
ters and son to mourn his loss.
Thos B. Coiner. Esq, OF Alabama. ia whiting
his family in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. D. Coyner. Of Danville, KY.
who have been visiting friends. returned to
their Bluegrass home last week.
Prof. B. II. Waddeli, OF Louisville, KY, was
in town few days ago.
Va, are in town. George says his adopted
town Is booming and Is bound to be city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Levy, of Louisa q. H., Va,
passed through town, on their way to Roanoke
Va, where they will permanently reside. as
Mr.. Levy has been appointed cashier OF the
Commercial Bank, new enterprise started In
the Magic City. We wish him success.
Prof. J. H. Saunders, formerly with the Fish
burne Military School. Of this place, was vel
coined back by his many friends last week. He
was en- route to Stauntou, where he will be en-
gagged at the Kable School Of your city.
Mrs. E. M. Cabell and child. Of Lowmoor, are
in town.
Miss Emma Antrim, who has been Waiting
friends in EastvilIe. Va for several weeks. re-
turned last week.
Miss Lille Taylor, OF New Kent county, Va.
| is visiting her friends, the Misses Hanger,
Lambert Bros. are pushing the work on the
| large hotel at Weyer's Cave.
| LAURENCE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

The September number of the Century
Magazine" contains an interesting and we'll
written article of eleven pages, entitled Hard
Times in the Confederacy," by our literary
citizen, Hon. A. @. Gordon, which will be read
with interest. 1t presents a true picture of the
"hard times" experienced in the South during
the war. Though it may seem to those of the
North, as well as to those of the South who
were then too young TO know the condition of
affairs at that time. ss possessing more the
character OF caricature than a true and faith
full picture. yet such is not the case. The repre-
sentation Is not exaggerated, but presented in
its true proportions, and those who were
adults at that time know that it is as true as 1t
isinteresting.
1t will serve to give the young people OF this
generation some idea Of the trials and suffer.
ings of their fathers and mothers and older
brothers and sisters during that sad period Of
want and deprivation-such as 1t is hoped they
will never be called upon to endure. In the
eloquent Language of the concluding paragraph
OF that article:-
Out of sight and hearing the hard times O
the Confederacy have vanished. The recollec
ton of them is attunei to melancholy;there Ii
many touch of bitter sorrow and of sharp re
gret In the strain, but the lapse of years hal
softened the once familiar air until the minol
noes fjoy are eloquent amidst the chords Of
grief"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05
The Canvass I'm Roekhrtdge.

SPEAKER CARLISLE NOT PRESENT BUT WILL
SPEAK THERE DURING THE CANvAss-HoN
JOHN T. HARRIS, ELECToR AT LARGE. R. B
PooRE, DISTRICT ELECroR, AID HoN. JOHN
TUCKER ADDRESSED THE PEOPLE.
Correspondence Of the SPECTATOR
LEXINGTON. VA. Sept. Srd. 'Ss.
To-day was the regular County Court Day
for this county for September, but in conse
quence OF the heavy rain last night and to-day
the attendance was slim.
telegram received yesterday by Hon. John
r. Tucker from Speaker Carlisle stated that he
had missed connection with the train In
Washington, and could not therefore be In
Lexington to-day. 1t is stated however that
Mr.. Carlisle will address the people of Rock
bridge sometime during the canvass, motto 9
Of which will be given through the public
prints. After a short session Judge Houston
of the County Court took a recess in order to
give the people who had assembled in the
Court House an opportunity to hear Hon.
John 7. Harris, Elector at large. on the issues
OF the day. Mr.. Harris was introduced by Mr..
A. T. Barclay. Chairman of the County Execu-
tive Committee, and spoke for an hour or
more. Mr.. Harris commenced his remarks by
expressing the pleasure it gave him to meet
once more his fellow citizens OF Rockbridge.
and he congratulated himself and the Demo-
cratic party at the hopeful outlook all over the
country for the Democl acy. He was sorry
that Mr.. Carlisle could not be present. as he ex-
pected to be, for hi felt sure that the people OF
Rock bridge would be both edited and pleased
TO hear speech from that distinguished
Champion of the Democracy. Mr.. Harris
poke with ability upon the question of tariff
reform, and said he was not and could not be
1nder any circumstances free-trader, but he
stood fairly on the Democratic platform which
declared for a reduction of the existing tariff
with the interests of the American
aborer and Manufacturer. He paid his re-
,pects to Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Carnegie and ex-
posed the hypocrisy which could not be con-
,ealed when these Apostles of Protected Mono
poles undertook to advocate and espouse the
cause Of the workingman. Mr.. Harris spoke
Of the Mills Bill and explained fully its provi-
lions, and showed clearly that the enactment
Of that bill into a law would inure more to the
interests of the workingman than any one
slse.
The distinguished speaker spoke with fine
effect on other matters connected with the
and made kind allusion to Hon.
VIM. A. Anderson. Rockbridges distinguish
ID son. who was q candidate for nomination
'or Congress at the Stanton Convention. He
also referred to our nominee for Congress, Mr..
Harry Tucker, whom he had known from boy
hood, and said that. If elected, he would make
! representative that the District and State
would be proud of Mr.. r. B. Poore, the Elector
or this District, and Hon. John R. Tucker, in
esponse to calls upon them. made short and
pirited speeches. Altogether. it was a good
ay for the Democrats. and you can, with abb
olute certainty. put Rockbridge down for a
ig majority for Cleveland, Thurman, and
'ucker in November next. s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

Mr.. John 81. Bader, Principal of the High
School of this city. who spent most OF his vaca.
ton at fine language school in Burlington,
Vermont. returned on Friday last. improved
In health and much pleased With his trip.
which embraced visit to a number of places
of interest in the Northern States. His return
has bean cordially welcomed by his many
friends in this city.
Cards are out for the marriage on next Wed.
nesday, the 18th, OF Mr.. Paul L. Gay of High
town, Highland county, and Miss Blanche
Mann, daughter of Mr.. W. A. Mann OF this
county.
On Wednesday, August 18th. Mr.. L. F. vogel,
clothier of this city, was married in Phila-
delphia to Miss Hettie Myers of that city,
Messrs. WA. Burnett. W. F. summerson,
Clifford BarSamin and DR.. E. L. Waymsn left
on the Chesapeake & Ohio line last Sunday
night TO an extended trip through tho West.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

HENRY CLAY's vIEws.-At Philadelphia
on the evening of May IA, 1886, the late
Erastus Brooks, we'll known from many
years. honorable association with metropoli-
tan journalism, delivered eulogy before
In the course of his address Mr.. Brooks
made this now important assertion
More than once have heard Henry Clay
say that home manufacturers who could
not live on twenty and twenty. five per cent
duties on foreign imports, with the add.
tlonal advantage which belonged to the cost
of ocean carrying and often double trans
portation on land, should not be supported
by the federal government in the form Of {
direct tax upon trade. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

A GREAT INSTRUMENTATION. Johu G
Carlisle, Speaker of the House of Represent ia
tives, missed the train at Washington Sunday
afternoon, and as there was no other train by
which he could reach Lexington, Va, In time
TO I'LL his appointment to speak there on Mon
day. there was great disappointment on the
part Of those who expected to have the pleas
ure OF hearing that able and distinguished
speaker on that occasion. He reached the
depot five minutes too late. He regrets 1t very
much and says he will speak either in Lexing-
ton or Staunton before the election. We hope
II will be Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

THE PRESIDENT PASSES THROUGH STAUN-
ToN.-On Tuesday morning early of last week
President Cleveland, accompanied by his pri.
vate Secretary, Lamont, and Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue, Miller of W. Va, passed
through here on his way to Clifton Forge.
whence he went down on the Richmond &
Allegheny Road to the upper waters OF James
River, In which he fishsd for and caught a
number of bass. He and his party, on their
return TO Washington City, again passed
through here on Friday afternoon. 1t was
learned here in advance of the arrival of the
train that the President was on board,
and when 1t arrived there was a very large
number of persons at the depot, hundreds OF
whom availed themselves of that opportunity
not only to see the President, but to shake him
by the hand, among them a number OF ladiez.
The Stonewall Brigade Band was present and
It's music was the first sound that greeted the
cars OF the party on the arrival of TIE train at
the depot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

LIEUT.. Gov. MASSEY AT ALpERsoN.-
The Cleveland and Thurman club of Alder
son raised a flag in front Of the Anderson
House on last Saturday in the presence of a
large crowd Of people.
Jno. NJ. Ferguson, President of the club,
in an appropriate speech, introduced Hon.
Jno. E. Massey, Lieut. Governor of Va,
who, in his eloquent style. held the audi
enoe spell-bound for two hours and twenty
minutes.
The audience was one of the most appre.
ciative we have ever seen, some of them
standing in the hot sun during the whole
discourse. -Roncevert Messenger, Aug.
goth,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

MILITARY INsPECrIoN.-Our Volunteer Mil.
itary companies presented a fine appearance
at the inspection on the night of the Sd inst.
The Jackson Rifles had forty-one men in line.
and the Artillary forty. All the coin missioned
officers of both companies were present. Col.
j oe sLane Stern, the Inspector General. was
much pleased with both companies. and is
prepared to give both a good official endorse
ment at General Headquarters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

THE THREE FATAL LETTERs.-A para
graph sigued Suggestion" contributed to
the NY. Herald, says -
"The three (3) unfortunate letters of the
republican party in 1884 were R. r. R.
rum, Romanism and rebellion; in 1888 they
are T. T. TRUSTS, treaty and the Trea-
sury."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

Mr.. ], A. Hutcheson has his stock of Fall
and Winter Dress Goods to which he invites
the attention of his customers and friends.
He can furnish any sly lie or quality. satisfac-
tory In price and makeup. II you want any
thing in his line, give him call, and he will
suit you. He will sell goods to be made up
elsewhere If desired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

The newly elected City Democratic Commit.
tee met for the purpose of organizing. Capt. j..
Bumgardner, Jr.. was called to the chair and
W. T. McCue acted as Sec'y. The following
permanent officers were unanimously elected
c. K. Hoge, W. H. 81. LYNN,
Sec'y. Chairman.
Adjourned to meet at call of Chairman.
W T. MCCUE Sec,v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05
Hay Fever sufferers ought to k1

Hay Fever sufferers ought to know of its
efficacy. Ely's Cream Balm was recommend
ed to me as a preventive of Hay Fever. Have
been using 1t since the 9th of August and have
found it specific for that much dreaded dis
ease. For ten years have been a great suffer
er from the 9th of August until frost, and have
tried many alleged remedies. but Ely's Cream
Balm is the only preventive have ever found
F. B. Ainsworth. Publisher, Indianapolis, Ind.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05

Natures own true laxative. 1t is the most.
easily taken, and the most effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
costive; to dispel headaches. colds and fevers;
to cure habitual constipation, Indigestion
piles, etc. Manufactured only by the Califor-
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For Sale by W. M. Allen & Bro. Staunton, Va
fah- l5-1V
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NIOTrCE TO PUBLIC SCHOOL
TEACUIERG


The last examination of teachers for the pub
lie schools of Augusta county for the present
ear will be held in the new public school
building in Stanton on SATURDAY, SEP
TENDER 9Th. All teachers who have not al
ready been examined are requested to be pres
ent, S this is positively the last examination
for this year and THERE WILL BE NO PRI-
VATE EXAMINATIONS.
The District School Boards will meet for the
purpose of appointing teachers at the follow
ing places:
Pastures District at Buffalo Gap. Oct. Is.
Middle River District at New Hope, Oct. 6.
Riverheads District, at Middlebrook, Sept %.
Beverly Manor District, Staunton, Oct. LIST.
South River District at aynesboro, Sept. 10
The schools will open MONDAY, OCTOBER
22d. Q. T. JORDAN,
Supt. Schools of Augusta county.
aup 2ld-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05
A Very suecessfus Boston Millinery
Firm.

Messrs. Moore, Spaulding & Co., the we'll
known wholesale dealers in millinery goods at
II Summer St., held oae-twentieth of ticket
SO.443. which drew the first capital prize Of
100000 in the June drawing of The Louisiana
State Lottery Co. Friday last Mr.. Spaulding
received from the Adams Express Co. a draft
on the Maverick bank for Sl5.O00Boston
lMassl Record, July 8.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-05
Rriugiux GladRess

To millions. pleasing their palatea and cleans
ing their systems, arousing their livers. kid
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1ty. Such is the famous California liquid fruit
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