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The Baldwin District Fair.
IMP Ok ANT ARRANG EMENTS ABOU
MEMBERSHIPS.

IMPohTANT ARRANG EbIENTs ABOUT
MEMBERSHIPS.
The last meeting of the Directory of
the Baldwin District Fair Association
took important action with reference to
its affairs. One Of the most important
and the most welcome to the public, was
the adoption of MIR. John Il. Parkins' re-
solution forbi1ding hereafter on the exhi~
bition grounds, either liquor or games of
chance.
Under the recent act of the legislature
enlarglng the powers of this Association,
the Directory divided the membership
into three classes, as follows:
lst. Life membership, price $100-pay-
able in ten annual instalments, with in
terest-carrying with it all the privileges
free admission for family, voting and
holding office.
81. Flve-year memberships, price $40
payable in five annual instalGents. with
Understanding with it all the privi-
leges, except voting and holding office.
Sd. Two-year memberships, price $25-
payable in two annual insta ments, with
out interest, and Carrying with it all the
privileges, except voting and holding Of
flee.
Both the Cd and 81 classes of member
Slips are convertible at will by the
holders into life memberships, by paying
the additional sum required.
This instalment plaa Of payment gives
the younger men of the community, clerks
and others, an opp 1rtuaity Of becoming
members on terms within their reach.
The following gentlemen-Maj Geo.
Chrisman OF Rockingham, a. T. Withrow
of Bath, and Z. A. McAllister of Allie
ghany-were appointed to constitute the
Gate Committee. To this committee is
given the authority. which canpot be ap-
pealed from, to appoint gate keepers and
ticket agents. and to exercise absolute
control over all the entrances into the fair.
The Catalogue of Premiums was seyised
and improved.
The GATE II the holding Of the next ex-
hlbition is to be fixed by the Executive
Committee after conference With the
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Two Strong Legal Teams.

There is before Judge Mclaughlin in
the Rockbridge Circuit Court this week a
contest ever admitting to record the will of
John Replogle, we'll to do farmer. Short
" before death he made a will leaving the
bulk of his estate to his nephew, John y.
Tardy, and the remainder to his brother
in.law, John Mackey. his nephew, James
Tardy, and a eolored man named William
Alexander. His personally was not dis
posed of by the will. The contest is made
nv J. ReplogIe, his brother-in law Of Iowa,
and all the other heirs, except the lega
zee. John o. T4rdy, on the ground OF the
sestator having bsen subjected to undue
influence. The counsel in the cause are
for the will. Hon. John Randolph Tucker,
Ell, st. Geo. Tucker. VIM. A. Glasgow and
Frank T. Glasgow-all Presbyterians !;
and for the contesting heirs. Judge Hugh
W. Sheffey, Hon. VIM. a Anderson, Col.
Edmund Pendleton and q. Morgan Pendie-
ron-al Eplscopalians. There are about
u witnesses in the case, and s5enograph-
or from Baltimore has been employed to
sake down the evidence The estate in
d;spute is assessed at $4,000 but is Ct tl-
mated to be worth about $50 900. John
Randolph Tucker maze the opening state
ment for his side and Edmund Fsndleton
made it for has side.
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Church Helps.

On next Monday, at Kruger the Jewel
ler's former stand on Main street, next to
the marble yard, the "Mite Society" of
the Second Presbyterian church will give
a dinner and supper, commencing at II 80
A. NJ.
On next Tuesday, March 9th, at Bethel
church, Prof. D. g. Humphreys, Of Wash
lngton & Lee University, has kindly con-
sented to exhibit magic lantern aud leo
ture on its pictures. 1t is to help build a
new church and the admission is 25 cents
On Thursday evening. March 20 III, at
Thinking Spring church, and for the bene-
nefit CT the Organ Fund of that church,
Mrs. G. E. Myrick, Misses Kate McGutI a
and Sarah Hotoakiss, and Nj essrs. Charles
L. Cooke, A. Jaffe, and Prof. Eisen-
berg, will assist in q concert. Miss
Cornelia May and Master Byers will give
Rotations. Visitors from Stanton can
take the $40 p. NJ. Express, and lind We
hieles at Fishersyile waiting to take them
TO the church and can return on the 1l:50
night express, which will stop at Fishers
Villes
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The Sales of Live Stock Next Fall.

The Sales Of Live Stock Next Fall.
The following from that noted ste ok
breeder, Maj Geo. Chrisman of Rocking
ham, is most valuable suggestion to our
farmers and cattle men:
10 the Lire Stock Breeders oftte Valley:
I propose to you to have combination sale
of improved stock on the Farmers Day of the
Baldwin District Fair next October. If we
wish to breed improved stock we must find
market for 1t The best way to do this is to ed
ucate our people to appreciate their value
There is no plan SO well calculated to do this
as to have honest, straight forward. public sales
There is no season of the year SO well adapted
to these sales as the fall and no place where
SO many farmers and cattle-men congregate
as at an agricultural fair; then of course the
fair is the best time and place to hold this
sale These public sales are held all over the
breeding districts of the West, and experience
has demonstrated beyond doubt that public
sales are the best mode of disposing of i'm
proved stock. Let Us profit by the experience
of others in this matter and as no one breeder
in the Valley has stock enough to make an at
fractive sale, let US combine our forces and
make I'D a good sale and let it be one of the
attractions of the fair. [ will contribute my
quota. and all those who are willing to join in
the sale can write me at Chrsman, Rockingham
county, Va, and give me the number and kind
of animals they will cont1ibdte. Each man
of course will have his part of the expense of
sale to pay in proportion to the number he
Sells give notice this early that all may
have the summer in which to prepare their
stock Breeders let me hear from you.
Respectfully,
GEO. CHRISTIAN,
Chrlsman Post Office,
Rockingham Co., Va.
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Reported for the staunton v1ND1eAToR.]

[Reported for the Staunton VINDIeAToR.l
Messrs VIM. and Chas. Strcugh and
Jno. Gochenour have gone to Illinois.
Miss Belle Patterson of near Harriston,
has been visiting relatives near here.
Mr.. r. N Cav left on the 9Th inst. for
Georgia, where he takes charge of mine.
Messrs. Henry and Tollarus Kolner are
on the sick list.
Mrs. W. II. Magann has been visiting
her father, Mr.. Blackwell, of near Way
nesbOrO.
Mary, the four-year-old little daughter
of DE-. r. F. Davis, died OF measles on the
18th inst. The burial took place at st.
james Lutheran church; Rev. Mr. Stick
ley preached the funeral sermon.
Mr.. Geo. W. CARRIER had several of his
fingers badly hurt in circular saw not
long since.
A sad accident happened near Climora
year old child of Mr.. Marian Afford
while sleeping in its mothers arms, was
shot and instantly killed by a revolver
falling from the pocket of its uncle, Ed
ward Afford. The ball passed through
the child's head, and entered the mothers
breast. 1t is thought the mother will
recover. :,
On the same day Saml Spradling was
was also accidentally short in the leg.
On last court-day as Mr. Alex. Afford
Was returning from your city he was
knocked out of his wagon, it is supposed
for the purpose of being robbed. But the
would-be robbers were frightened before
accomplishing their aim, by some one
passing.
MIR. J. c. PLANE has commenced work
on his cannery. We learn that great
many tomato plants will be set out this
season. Mr.. Plaine expects to put out
about forty acres himself.
The Waynesboro Creamery company
have adopted the ''bucket process' at
New Hope. NED HAZARD.
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Personal.

Capt John N. Opie has become citizen
of sta unton, having on Monday last moved
his family to the city. He resides in the
residence on Lewis street lately occupied
by DR.. Geo. S. Walker.
Miss Estelle Ass is visiting her friend.
Mrs. Searly. (nee Miss Susie Vall) No.
1906 Madison Avenue. Baltimore.
Rev. Sam Small is. in May next. to de-
liver one of his lecture in Staunton-e either
s'From Bar-room to Pulpit" or rum,
Revenue, and Ruin"
Hon. Jacob Yost has introduced in the
House war claims of Jno. r. Buchanan
and Richard Adams of Augusta.
Mrs. Charles F. Nelson has purchased
the residence adjoining Judge Stout's, on
Frederick street, for So 800.
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st. Patrick g Day,

The parade of The CathQlic Hibernian
Beneficial Society, Daniel Crimmens,
President, and Thos. Kivlighan, Chief
Marshal. on the 18th inst, was one of the
handsomest ever made here. The regalia
worn by the sigty members was beautiful,
and in carriage was borne large harp
of evergreens. The turnout was praised
by everybody. The Stonewall Band head
ed the procession.
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authorities of the Winchester and Wood
stock fairs, so as to make the three con-
-stitute a circuit which exhibitors may
take in turn.
To Mai. Geo. Chrisman of Chrisman 2.
o., Rockingham, was committed all cor
respondence connected with the annual
stock sale to take place at the Fall Exhi-
bition.
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DIED.

QUICK.-At Clifton Forge, February 9th, of
consumption, MIR. Luke W. Quick aged AZ years
DAVlS-At Hermitage. February 18th, Little
Mary, daughter of Dr. r. &. aad Bette J. Davis,
aged years. months. and IA days.
She was dedicated to God in Holy Baptism and
though so very young displayed an extraordi-
harry degree of Christian knowledge in her last
hours. She was a bright lovely child, a favoriGe
OF all as was clearly seen by the lsrge eoncourse
OF sympathizng friends Who attended her fune-
raj Though sa5i for these parents to part with
their lovely treasure, yet there IS comfort that
aaa is happy with Jesus, whom she asked to taxa
her and who has said of ''such is the Kingdom Of
Heaven"
Go 20 thy rest my ai,iid,
Go to thy dIeanlass bed;
Gentle ana undefled
With blessings on thy head.
RS.
BUNCH AT the residence OF her son-sn law. Mr..
Rooert h. Rice, in 8oanoss. March Goth. Mrs
Geo. Bunch, aged II years, formerly Of Staunton.
Her fenaina arrived here last night and Will be
take1 from the @ Q. Depot, this (Fridayl
attend. IVY" W
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THE AOLD CURIOSITY SHOP" CARNIVAL.

The "Old Curiosity SHOP" CarnlVal
given at the Skating Rink. Thursday
night, by the City Mission for the benefit
of the Poor, was decided success, both
as a pleasing entertainment and as a
profit able financial venture. The charac-
tiers most effectively represented were those
of Little Nell,' by Miss AureIia McCue;
the "Marchioness." by Miss May Elder,
and "Qullp,n by Mr.. Brad. Lara. Tbs
tables were decorated in colors. We give
list of those who kindly presided at, and
waited on them:
:. Blue 1able-Mrs. w, L. Olivier and Mrs.
John b. Hoee, presiding; Mattresses
Misses Fannie McChesney, Nettie Foster,
Mary Foster, BERTHE McCue, Ella Foster.
and Annie Nelson.
Red 7atle-Mrs. W. r. Tyree and Mrs.
M. E. Miller, presiding; Mattresses
Misses Annie Elder, May Elder, Lena
Bell, Mary Waddell, Lille Arthur, and
Fannie Blackley.
Pink 1abIe-Mrs. W. F. Asst and Mrs.
L. D. Young. presiding; Mattresses
Misses Lille Asst and Gertie Gushing.
White Table-Mrs. DR.. Wayt, Mrs. R. NJ.
Guy. Mrs. J. B. Woodward, and Mrs. S.
H. Henkle, presiding; Mattresses Misses
Jennie Woodward, Ella Woodward. Nan
ME Robertson, Fannie Robertson, and
Eva Kinney.
Coffee 1abZe-Mrs- Jas. Ker, Mrs. W. p.
Tams. Mrs. Chas. G. Wheat. and Miss Net
tie Tams.
Fancy 1able-Mrs. M. P. Funkhouser
and Mrs. VIM. Miller, presiding; Assis-
tants--Misses Annie Cushing, Janet Bur-
nett. Margaret Mccoy, Cora Funkhouser.
and Gertrude Hart.
Gipsy Camp and Magic Scales-Mrs
iding; Gipsies-M Misses Nellie Miller, Mary
Funkhouser, Lucy Harper. and Nellie
VanLear.
Games-Bean Bags-Mrs. FL. M. Nc
Ilhany and Mrs. q. r. Funston. assisted
by Misses Bessie McCue and Julia Nelson.
Fishing Pond-Conducted by Misses
Emma Grimm and Louise Trout.
Dairy -Maids-Mlsses Maggie Bayly.
Lucy Kinney, and Sallie BayIy.
Jacobs Well-Mrs. Il. T. Lsf5wich and
Mrs. Alexander Hart. ebecca-Miss
Irene Todd; Leah--Miss Fannie Lipscomb.
Gallery of Antiquities Mrs. w. L. Bum
gardner and Mrs. M. E. Price. 1t con-
tanned among others the following rare
old relics:
Two Bibles of extreme antiquity, one in
German which has been in the possession OF
the Bumgardner family 1896 years, and is
now owned by j. Bumgardner, ST.; an Eng
lish bible, the property of Mr.. Samuel
Coleman. $50 years old and table 200
years old; geography contributed by Mrs
2. H. Trout, 200 years old; also piece of
the Cedar of Lebanon; quaint and beau
, Jiful picture embroidered on white satin
with colored silks in stitch now fashion
ably known as Kensington, but was $50
tion of the brush and paint; relics of revolu-
tlonarv and Confederate days; Chinese
vases and plates $50 years old, belonging
to Mrs. Foster and Mrs. McIlhany; baby
dress worn by the brother of Mrs N. K
Trout, who was cotemporary of Hon. A.
II. FL. Stuart; also pair CT brass candle
sticks 100 years old in he same family; In
dian relics of various designs and interest,
some from Australia, and mall cruel
bic from Pompeii, The property of Tom
FauntIeroy; HUI b ..McIIhany also sent a
valuable collectloa OF Indian relics.
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MARIE Ts.
VINDICAToR OFFICE. }
STAUNToN, Va, March 22d. {

STAUNTON. VA, March I'D. J
Dull, everything dull. That is about the
size of it for the week. Wheat is dull, hay
duller, cloverseed dullest. Fortunately for
hay Offering and for that reason the decline
in prices is only slight. One cause of the
declin= in hay is the fact that Western hay is
lower, and seems to be preferred by city
buyers to the hay shipped from this section.
1t outsells the Valley hay every time the two
come in competition. The clover seed season
is very nearly over and accounts for the gen
eral and decided weakness in it.
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GERMAN BAPTIST GENERAL
CONFERENCE.

CONFEKENCE
Mr.. Bargamin offered resolution en-
gaging if the German Baptist General
Conference came to Stanton in 1Sb9-to
put SIX electric lights in the Fair Grounds,
provide water, furnish police force, and
make good road to the entrance of the
grounds. Adopted.
SCHOOL TRUSTEES REELECTED.
Messrs. Thos. A. Bledsoe and Jos. B.
Woodward we're respectively nominated
by Messrs. Berkeley and Butts for re cleo
ton to the School Board for 3-years'
term, and we're unanimously reelected.
FIREME1J's AFFAIRS.
DIR. Teabo reported having rented a
room for thu Newtown Hose Company.
Approved. Mr.. Craig reported that the
CARRIER lot hich had been offered the city
for $500, for the erection of house for
the Newtown Hose and Hook & Ladder
companies, had been now raised to 5000.
and his committee refused to stand the
raise. Approved.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Messrs. Tams and Summerson reported
adversely on A. Novelties proposition TO
lease the Opera House-adopted. Petit
tion Of citizens OF Suunyside for water
plug, electric light, land sldewalk-referred
The matter of the erection of school for
the colored children was fixed for final &C.
tion next meeting night, and the council
adjourned.
NEW PROPOSITION TO LEASE THE
OPERA HOUSE.
Mr.. A. Howell. who had arrived after
his proposition had been rejected, was
, granted permission to ad dress the Council
on new proposition. He said he now
proposed to give the city $1,000 net per
! annum for the lease of the Opera House
and at the end Of five years replace the
present scenery with new. He offered
to deposit ST. 600 in bank here in July to
| the credit of the city as guarantee. Prof.
Mussaeus also addressed the Council ad-
| vocating Mr.. Aovell'5 offer. He said Mr..
IL. had come here as fresco painter poor,
but by the recent death of a relative he
had been left some S. coo, and his offer
was responsible one. MIR. II. had proved
by the production of the "Sorcerer'' his
familiarity with stage matters, and had
been in the dramatic profession for elev-
en- years. He would introduce the most
| recent innovations in dramatic exhibit
lions.
AS the Council had already adjourned
before permission was asked to address it,,
Mr.. Howell was informed of that fact, and
further that his new proposition could
be made at another meeting.
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W eddiGg.

The first OF thirteen weddings that are
set down to occur in Earnvilse this Spring,
took place there on Monday Of last week
Tne h;ide was Miss Florence B Chernaul5,
a young LADY who has many friends in
STANTON. and the groom was Mr.. j. r.
Atwood of AppoGattoE. the wedding
took place at P M. in the Baptist church,
and the ceremony was performed 81 Rev.
Dr. James Nelson of Stanton. assisted by
the pastor of the church.
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eeption given us, well as of the general inter
est in behalf Of our brethren by the citizens
and several Associations of Staunton, as we'll
as of those Railroad officials who have extend
ed courtesies
We had hoped to come to conclusion at
once as to which location to recommend, but
owing to the indifference Of certain Railroad
officials relative to our work, we are unable
to come to any definite conclusion at this
time. Respectfully,
S. T. SANGER,
March 21st. Secretary.
OTHER COMPETITORS.
There are several com petitors OF Staun-
ton, though she. we believe, was first in the
field. All are in the Valley, save one
Manassas. While this committee has
only authority to recommend place, the
position and high character of the Bishops
and Clergymen who compose it, make it
quite certain that their recommendation
will be adopted by the General Confer
ence.
The Committee made an excellent i'm
preston On those Of our citiz-ns who were
brought in contact with them. Their
courtesy and patience, and the perfectly
business manner in which they investl-
gated all the facts laid before them. made
1t very easy and pleasant to have to deal
with them.
Their decision will be made known in
about thirty days. 1t it is favorable.
Staunton will see the largest religious
gathering here in 1889, ever known in her
history. The gathering generally num-
bers from IA eco to 25 COO persons frem all
parts of the United States and Canada.
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Koiner's Store tie IS.

PERSONAL-A CHILD ACCIDENTALLY
KILLED IN ITS MOTHERS ARMS MAN
ACCIDENTALLY 10 r-ATTEMPTED
ROBBERY ON THE ROAD PLANTING
DOkO CREAMERY.
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MARRIED..

AREHART-CAMPBELL.- the parlor of the
Virginia Hotel Staunton. March 2lst. 1885, by
Rev. DR. H IL Halves, Mr.. william H. ArehaYs
to Miss Callie Campbell, daughter of James W.
Campbell, Esq.-all OF Augusta county,
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Brevities.

The dry goods show windows on Main
taste with spring goods.
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Strangers to Look at Valley Lands.


The Baltimore Il Ohio BY Co., has ar
ranged for four excursions for parties
West Of the Ohio River, to Harris 'nburg,
Stanton and Lexington. One CT the ex
cursions started On March 125h. Mr.. Jno.
M. Hardy, who has just returned from a
visit to Winchester, says he saw there one
of the passengers on the first train-Mr.
Isaac Chrisman, who comes as the agent
fer about 800 Iowa families who desire to
purchase farms in the Valley. The fol-
lowing is the order issued by the B. & o.
Co. to their agents with reference to ill.,
forming these excursionists:
To AGENTS B. d; o.:
This Company has arranged for land excur-
sions from points on B. q o. West of the Ohio
River, March 18th and Goth, and April 9th
and 23d, to Harriscnburg, Stanton and Lex
ington, Va. Tickets will be good for 80 days
and permit stop-over privileges going East of
the Ohio River. Should any of these excur-
sionists or others stop at your station and
make inquiries about lands, please see that
they meet the citizens f your town who are
interested in the development of the country,
SO they can secure reliable information and
receive attentions that will tend to locate them
on our line.
Yours Truly,
M. '. RICHARDS
Land and Inning Agent.
In connection with this order Mr. +.
Fowler has sent rs the following note.
We trust that all persons interested will
communicate with Mr.. Fowler by letter at
once. It is unfortunate that neither this
nor the adjoining counties, as far as we
know, have organic atoms for the purpose
named, though it is likely that one will
be formed for Augusta next Monday
court day; but in the meantime we hope
those interested in the sale Of lands and
in giving information to purchasers about
them, will avail themselves Of the kind
offer of Mr.. Fowler, and write to him
what lands they have to dispose of:
STANTON, STATION. March IA, '09.
Editor Vindicator,
Dear Sir-If you know of any Land Agen-
cy-or other organization in this or adjoining
countess or any source from which can get
information showing lands available for new
Settlers I will be obliged if you will refer me
to them, SO I may be prepared to give lnfor-
nation to any eXcursionist who may apply to
me. Yours truly,
T. FOWLER, Agt.
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City Council.

When the Council met, Tuesday night.
Mr.. r. p. Bell was chosen to preside in
the absence of President Oberdorfer, and
Messrs. Bargamin, Berkeley, Butts, Craig
Crowle, Summerson, and Teabo, were in
their seats.
COLLECTING COMMERCIAL LIGHT
BILLS.
Ga motion of Mr.. Tams, 81 per cent.
was allowed the deputies of the City
City Treasurer, for collecting the bills of
the commercial electric light. The total
amount to be collected is $2,775 per an
mum.
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The Commute Of Nine.

Hon. Alexander H. III. Stuart. now in
his eighty-third year, has written most
valuable historical paper-"A Narrative
of Some of the Leading Incidents Connec-
ted with the First organized Popular
Movement in Virginia in 1869, to Re-es9
tablish Peaceful Relations Between the
Northern and Southern States; and of the
Subsequent efforts of The Committee of
Nine IN 1869 to secure the Restoration of
Virginia to Her Position in the Union on
the Basis of Universal Suffra ge and Uni
versal Amnesty 1t will be published,
probably, under the auspices of the Viz
GINA Historical Society.
The Horse School at the Opera House.
The performance Of Prof D. M. Bris-
tol's EDUCATED horses and mules at the
Opera Ho use last night was simply as
tonlshiEg, and deserves more space than
we are able to give it. Read the adyer-
tisement and see them.