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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
QUIDNUNC.

Mr.. John e. Major. of Rockbridge county,
and Miss Eva Fl. Gibboney of Wythville were
united in marriage on Wednesday, the Sth
inst, The ceremony took place in the Presby-
terrain Church, Rev. Thomas NJ. Mcconnell
officiating. The happy couple left the follow
ing day tor Elkton. Rockingham county, to
visit Mrs. Decatur Bear, sister of the bride. We
wish them all the happiness that kind
Providence can bestow.
Mr.. Charles W. s. Turner. of Harrlsonburg.
was registered at the Virginia Hotel last Sat-
urday.
Miss Alice M. Bear, the accomplished daugh-
ter of Prof. II. A. Bear, proprietor of the Bear
Lithia Springs, is visiting friends in this city.
She is the guest of Mrs. Frank Berkeley.
General La Fayette Bingham, Of Washing
ton, was the guest of W C. Craig, Deerfield last
week. He is in the interest of the new Wash.
ington & w estern r. r,
Mr.. Hugh L. Powell. who returned from
Birmingham, Ala, last week, recovering from
Malaria with which he had been troubled sew
eral weeks. is very much improved.
Mr.. Heiskeli Argenbright left yesterday for
| Two weeks visit to Shepherdstown and vicin
| ity.
Mrs. Cross, of Rockville, Ind, is on a visit t,
her daughter. Mrs. r. II. Palmer, at Green
| vile
Mrs Newton Argenbright and Mrs. M, G
| Smith, of Richmond. who has been her Euest
| left for the Variety Springs yesterday.
Col. VIM. NJ. Patton has been elected profes
sor of practical engineering, architecture an,
drawing in the Virginia Military Institute. il
place of the late GenI Thos II. Williamson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

THOMAS 4. BLEDsoE.

To the Master, Wardens and members of
Stanton Lodge No. 3D. A. F. and A. NJ:
Your committee appointed to draft suitable
resolutions expressive Of the sorrt,w of the
Lodge on the death of our Brother, Thomas A.
Bledsoe, submit the following
Death with steady step visits the cottage and
the castle, and now prince has fallen.
Sat last, life's powers fail: the silver cord
Is loosed: the wheel of life and golden bowl
are broken"
We mortals cannot fathom the wis ION of the
infinite, and while we bow In sorrow, we bow
in submission to His Will, who has gathered
into his gamers an ear of COIN SO ri pc to the
harvest, a sheat of wheat so full OF matured
grain.
man in this our earthly temple, but measures
his fitness to serve in that temple not made
sorrow is deep and lasting at his losS-by rea-
son of his great excellence, just In that ratio
will there be joy among the angels in the pre-
sence of God. to welcome one such as he.
WHEREAS it has pleased the Supreme Archi-
tect or the Universe to remove from our midst
and the scenes of his great usefulness our be-
loved brother Thomas A. Bledsoe, in the ripe
ness OF his manhood: and whereas we wish to
put upon record our Just appreciation of his
virtues as a man and Mason. 1t Isl
Resolved, LIST. That in the death of our broth
er, this order has lost member whose every
action could stand the test of the Masters
Square.
whose well balanced mind, unself1sh and kind
ly temper, generous and forgtving spirit and
brave ana many uatuTe, justly placeQ nlnl
high in esteem and whose loss clouds it with
gloom.
3rd, That his family have lost tender and
loving husband, 4 fond, and devoted father.
4th That his church has lost an officer and a
member who largely exemplified in his life
that true religion and indebted was TO visit
the widow and fatherless in their afiliction,
and keep himself unspotted from the world.
9th. That these resolutions be spread upon
the records of this Lodge, and that a copy Of
them be furnished by the Secretary to the
family of the deceased.
e. M. CUSHING,
JNO. W. STOUT;
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON,
Committee,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
Labor s..Harris0n.

INDIANAPOLIS, August 8.-The antipatby
of the laboring men Of Indiana to Ben Har.
rison and their determination to rebuke
him at the polls found official voice yester-
day in the annual meeting of the State Fed
GRAFTON of Trades and all the efforts of Re-
publican managers to stuff the meeting and
circumvent any action unfavorable the Re-
publican ticket proved unavailing. The
hundred authorized delegates, who had
been instructed not to take any stand on a
political matter, voting against them.
ResolUed, That we cannot support the
candidates of the Republican party for
President and Vice. President because both
of them are wanting in sympathy for the
laboring classes.
Resolred, That in voting on fourteen diff
ferent OCCASIONS againat measures that were
proposed in the Senate of the United States
for the restriction of Chinese cheap labor.
and in his often repeated private avowls of
willingness that the naturalization laws
should be extended so as to give Cinnamon
the right to become citizens, Harrison has
given the strongest possible proof of his
utter disregard of the interests and welfare
of American workingmen.
RESOLVED, That organized labor in other
States is cordially invited to CO. operate with
us in the enforcement of these sentiments
and objects herein expressed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
The Immigration Question.

The congressional committee appointed
to investigate the immigration question
still continues in session at New York
The evidence taken by it this week in ref
erence to Italian immigration has been, in
the main, corroborative of what was before
adduced. The fact of the investigation
being in progress has induced caution on
the part of those engaged in the business
of importing laborers under contract but,
nevertheless, it was shown that there are
still contractors willing to engage to sup
ply imported laborers in droves. The COM
mittee pushed its Investigation to some ex-
tent in other directions. and found that
workmen were supplied under contract
from England, though not in very con-
siderable numbers. Among other subjects
touched upon was that of assisted immigra-
ton, which will bear further looking into.
One of the witnesses before the committee
was Commissioner of Emigration at New
York, whose general conclusions as to the
character of the immigration at that port,
based upon official experience, was inter-
esting. He expressed the opinion that 5
per cent. of all the immigrants who were
allowed to land should be sent back to the
countries from which they came, and that
fully so per cent. of them did not have a
dollar when they landed.-Bradstreet's
August 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

A QUESTION TO BE WELL CONSIDERED.
One of our dispatches informs us that the
Governor of Missouri in passing upon the
request of Lord Salisbury that there should
be respite for the prisoner Maxwell, now
under sentence Of death, says that be could
only deal with such request as that OF an
''ordinary petitioner" asking clemency
Lord Salisbury is not an ordinary petit
toner. He represents a friendly govern
ment. He is, as the Minister of law re-
specting Christian nation, interested in the
enforcement of the laws against murder.
He would not ask tor respite for a Grim
inal under the penalty Of our law without
good reasons. 1t is due to him, to justice
as well as to mercy, that sentence lnvolv,
ing the irrevocable doom of death should
be stayed until we know these reasons and
feel assured there is no cause for further
delay.-W. Y. Herald.
The application was considered by Gov
ernor Moorehouse and refused. Maxwell
was executed on the 10th instant. His
mother and sister reached st. Louis from
England before the execution and had In
terviews with the condemned man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
Mr.. Garrett's Case.

New YORK, August 12.-Mr. Rober
Garrett was restless Friday night and had
less sleep than for several nights previous.
No special cause could DO assigned by his
physicians for his sleepIessness, and his
condition yesterday morning was regarded
as practically unchanged. He made up the
loss of sleep by mapping during the day
Last night he had about the same quantity
of sleep, but this morning had gained some
what. He has not slept any today but his
condition was such this afternoon that Mrs.
Garrett and her sister, Miss Prick, were
able to go out driving. The difficulty ex-
perienced in securing suitable place at
the seaside or in the country to which to
remove Mr.. Garrett still continues. Fifty
or more places have been suggested, but
none of them have met the requirements OF
the physicians. Mrs. Garrett yesterday
visited place on the Hudson, accompanied
by Mr.. W. E. Guy, who is acting as secre-
tary for the Garrett party, but it was found
not to suit. Mr.. Guy also inspected place
at Orange, N. j., with the same result.
Miss Mary Garrett is still in New England
looking for desirable location. A large
house, with ample grounds around it to So
cure privacy and quiet, is desired. Every
mail brings offers of places from various
quarters. 1t is not thought that Mr.. Gar
rett will be moved before Wednesday,
N. 7. Cor. Bait. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

A NATIONAL CAMP FIRE.-The follow
ing appears in the Lexington correspond
ence of the Richmond Dispatch of the 9Th
instant;-
1t has been suggested by prominent of
ficers of both armies-notably, Generals
Gordon of Georgia and Beaver of Penn
sylvania-that a national campfire should
be held at the Natural Bridge some time in
the month of September. In furtherance
of that suggestion letter was sent to-day
from Colonel II. q. Parsons, president of
the Natural Bridge Forest Company, to
the Jackson Memorial Association, asking
their assistance and cooperation in advanc-
ing the movement and contributing to-
wards its success. The board held meet
ing this morning and appointed commit
tee of two, consisting of Hon. William A.
Anderson and A. T. Barclay, to confer
with Colonel Parsons and report to an ad-
journed meeting of the board the result of
that conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
The Cold Sulphur Springs.

Correspondence OF the SPECTAToR.l
We who are guests at this watering place feel
that it is due to Our kind and skiIlful hosts, ].
D. Craig. Esq, and family, to state our expe-
riences here. The chief thing for which per-
sons should go to the springs, is the water
this we find the coolest, most transparent and
delicious of all the mountain waters of Vir-
ginia.
The highest medical authority in Richm ond
has recognized this as the best water in the
mountain, hence. perhaps, we find SO many ar
rivals from that city. The hotel Is reached by a
smooth and level drive of two miles from
Goshen depot. The situation is charming, the
elevation upon the eastern sheds of the great
Mill mountain.
As for the accommodations, they may be best
described as combining simplicity with perfect
neatness and excellence. The cottages and
their furniture are plain, but they furnish the
lodger everything that is needed for real COM
fort. In every particular the order, quiet and
cleanliness of the whole premises are COM
plete; whist and dancing are the order of the
day.
The table presents, along with its neatness,
the best attention by the host and the SER
wants, and every excellence which the most
fastidious could ask. The chief cook is evil
IDENTIFY an artist,-hi bread unsurpassed, and
every article of food is well cooked. Mr.. Craig
and his associates appreciate the fact that good
fare is founded upon the excellence of the main
articles, the bread, the butter, the milk, the
meats, but no tasteful detail is neglected by
them. The Intelligent public has evidently
found out what a charming place Mr. Craig II
making of the Cold Sulphur.
| Among the guests there are from Richmond
Miss B. A. Hill. Miss Elizabeth Whitlock Mis-
Lulu Whitlock. Master Charles Whitlock, R
FL. Mech, ]. d. Cardozo and wife, B. Pollard
Cardozo, George S. Vashow, wife and child
Cyrus Bossieux and wife, Miss Irene Bossieux
Julius P. Thomas, Mrs. f. R. Seayers. Mrs
Clara M. Hughes, II. W. Siggins, Miss Siggins
Rev. ]. T. Lumpkin. Rev. w. T. Richardson
and wife, Mr.. James Netherland, Miss Alic
Meth erland, Miss Emma Netherland, Mr.. W
L. Wormley and wife. Miss Greenhow, Rich
ard Flournoy, Mrs. Wood. J. B. Mosby, B.
Crump and wife, Mr., VIM. Sands and family
Miss Mamie Starke Mrs. A. Sands, Miss Sandi
Mrs. Reed and Miss Reed.
From King and Queen county, GIL. Haynes
Mr.. Phil Gibson and wife, Miss Mary Bagby
Mr.. A. G. Gresham, Mr.. Edward Garlick. Nj
R. c. Garlick.
!, From Staunton ,and Augusta county, j.
Wise. DIR, J. Henkel and family, Miss Eddini
W. II. Norman, N. e. Watts, Mrs. P. 81. Trou
and daughters.
From Charlottesville, Miss Matthews and MI
. Hevberment.
From South Carolina, Mrs Thomas thinner
! man and Mrs. Legare.
From Texas, Rey. r. L. Dabney and Levi
W. Dabney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
stanton Markets.
StauutOn, Va, Aug, 14tl

Staunton, Va, Aug. 18th, 1883.
There is no change in our markets of quota.
tions of staple products during the past week
Wheat is offered to our millers in fair guam
titles at the mills. and at railroad stations, in
Augusta and adjoining counties. We quote
prime at SO cents.
The feeling about wheat at Chicago last week
noted that holders were not disposed to SELL
Direct export orders there and at Duluth, Mil
wauka and st. Louis were stronger under
bullish influence. principally in consequence
of the unfavorable weather in Europe. Ad.
vices from Minnesota and Dakota reported
considerable injury to Spring wheat from
storms and excessive heat. The demand in
Baltimore for Southern wheat was good and
an advance noted. Shippers were quite active
and buying freely.
The new crop of timothy seed is coming in
See price current for quotations.
In wholesale grocery lines sugar takes Q
small advance.
Butter and eggs are lower and with garden
and small supplies from farms are IN abun-
dance.
ayrfsn, Ma
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

BALDWIN DISTRICT FAIR-SPECIAL PREMI.
INNS FOR HoRSEMANsH1P.-For best horsenauq,-
ship by lady of the District free for all ages escorts
nllo,0ed.-By Hovelle & Wegner, artists, life
size crayon portrait or the highest order.
Valued at $50.
julius G. Scheffer, handsome gold watch
name of winner engraved valued at $50.
A. ]. stakeholder and others, three hand.
some prizes to the ladies of the District fol
best rsemanship-1st, handsome saddle: I'd
handsome bride; Sd, handsome riding-whip
For the best specimen OF horsenaa7s7tip By Dis
trict youth ur,der t,Oelve gears Of oge-L F.Alby
clothier. suit of clothes valued at 10.
Lipscomb & Berry. Of pair boots.
For specimen of hoTsemGrlship exhibited by {
District Miss under sixteen gears Of age.-Chas
A. Gladke. riding-habit.
E. Smith Dinkle, handsome diamond lac
pin.
SIN. Don aid, Material for riding-habit.
D.J. Landes, one dozen cabinet photographs
Under fourteen gears j. W Todd (PresidenD
gold ring.
G. Julian Pratt, silver napkin-ring.
Maslin Booker handsome whip, value SIS
f. D. Johnson & Son. gold headed whip, en-
graved initials of winner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
To the Democrats of Virginia.

On July 4th, 9th, and 9th last, pursuant
to call, the Democratic club of the United
States met in convention in the city of
| Baltimore. Resolutions adopted by that
| convention, looking to thorough organiza-
| tion of the Democratic forces for the ap-
preaching campaign, were enthusiastically
discussed and unanimously passed.
Among the many resolutions adopted was
one organizing the States, allowing each
State through its clubs to suggest vice.
president and four members who should
act as an executive body to direct the club
affairs and afford all the possible facilities
for victory. The committee thus named
and confirmed by the convention were: Mr..
J. w. Otley, Richmond. as vice-president;
Messrs. w. L. Bumgardner, of Staunton,
John M. Higgins. of Richmond, 81. W.
Page, of Norfolk, and J. W. Brent, of
Alexandria as members.
L, therefore, as chairmanIof the State Ex-
ecutive Committee of the National Associa-
ton of Democratic Clubs, urgently request
your hearty cooperation in the organization
of Democratic voters into political clubs.
The present compaign involving issues 20
important makes it necessary that voters
should be thoroughly posted in the politics
of the two parties. Democracy unfurls to
the people her banner we'll stamped with
the principles dear to all free American
people-to wit: "To preserve the Constitu-
ton OF the United States, the autonomy of
States, local self-government, and freedom
of elections; to resist revolutionary changes
and the Capitalization of power; to oppose
the imposition of taxes beyond the necessi-
ties of government economically admins
tered; to promote economy in all branches
of the public service; to oppose unnecessary
commercial restrictions for the benefit of the
feU at the expense of the many; to oppose
class legislation which despoils labor and
builds up monopoly; to maintain inviolate
the fundamental principle of Democracy
equality before the laaO."
Will you not, therefore, as a patriotic
Democratic citizen assist in the formation
of these clubs and educate the people to an
intelligent understanding of the principles
involved il this contest?
You are requested to correspond with the
chairman or any member of the committee,
whose addresses are above given, and such
communications will have prompt response.
Please forward to me at once full list of
your membership and officers of all clubs al
ready organized.
In issuing this appeal the committee
hopefully expect report from every dis
trict in the State. Let US organize and roll
up the old.dme Virginia Democratic major
ity.
This committee Intends in no wise to con- |
flict with but to aid the Democratic State
Committee in the execution of it's plans.
JOHN W. OTLEY, Chairman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
GEORGE HARLAN,

To the Master, Wardens and members o,
Staunton Lodge No. lS. A. F. and A. III.
lions expressive of the sorrow of the Lodge on
the death of Bro. George Harlan, submit the
following
Another vacancy exists in the Councils OF
our Order. Another member of our Lodge has
crossed over the silent River, Bro. George Har-
Ian, after lingering illness, died on the 9th
instant, in the 9th year of his age.
Therefore, be it RESOLVED. That we 1everently
bow to the will OF the Grand Master OF the
Universe in thus removing for his own good
purpose our brother and friend. THAT we ten
der to his bereaved children, our warmest SYM
ing promises OF the Great.Creator, and their
Fathers hope as their surest coincidence. That
tribute be inscribed in our records, and copy
be furnished his bereaved children.
r, B. ESKRIDGE.
JACOB BUMGARDNER,
JAMES KER.
Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

CHARLESTON, S. c., Aug. 12.-The even
ing train which passed here about O'CLOCK
to-nigh had on board yellow-fever patient,
who seems to have escaped from the sand
hills, near Jacksonville. His name was
given as Buckley, and he is said to be a
rich New Yorker. He was in Pullman
sleeper, and was attended by two men. 1t
is supposed that he is on his way to New
York via Baltimore. The party made no
effort to stop here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
The stockholders of the Ohio River Rail

The stockholders of the Ohio River Rail-
road have decided to at once build a most
important feeder to their road. It has
been surveyed, and grading has begun. 1t
will strike the Ohio River road at Ripley,
in Jackson County, W. Va, and go into
the interior of the State for a distance of
thirteen miles, opening up one of the most
valuable territories in the State. 1t will be
standard gauge, and it is to be completed
in ninety days. The part to be built now
is but the beginning OF a line that will cross
the State, passing through jackson, Roane,
Gilmer and other counties to the Virginia
line. 1t will tap coal vein, as yet undevel-
oped, eighteen feet in thickness Y.
Coal Trade Journal.
This route continued to the Virginia iue
touches the watersheds of Pecahont,s and
Highland counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

FORT MONROE, Va, August 10.-A duel
between Segar Whiting, son of 81. G. Whit
ing, president of the Hampton Bank, and
Dixie Lee, son of Major Baker P. Lee, col
lector of customs at Newport News, was
arranged to take place at Buckroe, three
miles north of here, at daylight this morn
ing. The principals were on the ground
choosing weapons when Sheriff Williams ar
rived and arrested Lee and his party.
Whiting escaped and went to the Eastern
Shore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

HON. PATRICK COLLINS. Among the
American Irish politicians none stands
higher than the Hon. Patrick Collins, of
Boston, who is on the Judiciary Committee
of Congress and has the International Copy
right bill in hand. Born in Ireland about
1S4S, he came at the age of four to this
country, and is in all respects an American,
save that he can never be President. His
speech nominating Mr.. Cleveland is the
ablest that has been uttered in the present
campaign. 1t had distinct literary flavor,
as became a representative of the Athens
of New England; it was eloquent. it was
enthusiastic; it was also full of common
sense. Mr.. Collins ia brilliant member
of the Bar, and also high type of the
American Irishman who preserves the
warmest love for the land of his birth with
out being for that one whit less patriot
here.-N. 7. Time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

ATTENTION Ex-CoNFEDERATEs-In order
that the roster of those who are entitled to be
recorded as members of the Augusta Memorial
Association for the Confederate dead should be
complete. the Secretary, Mr.. Newton Argen-
bright requests that all Confederate soldiers
who were honorably discharged (or served to
the close of the war; residents of Augusta coun-
ty, shall furnish him at Staunton, Va. their
names and address, IS we'll as the branch Of
service, rank, company, regiment, and bri-
gade,-and that their male descendants may
be recorded as Auxiliary of the Augusta
Memorial Association
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
richmond Grain & Hay Market Aug. Q.
REPORTED BY E. II. DEANE & co.

Wheat continues strong at the advance last
noted as Europe is nervous over shortage in
their crops.
Corn dull. Oats dull. New hay Is appearing
and has sold for SIS for No. l. We look for 1t to
be lower on leberal receipts.
Richmond Livestock Market, Aug. Is.
Receipts: 277 head OF cattle, 81 sheep and
lambs, 13I hogs.
Sales 2lS head of cattle, 81 sheep and lambs,
1Sl hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best. 4a41zc. gross; medium to good
Sl4a354c. gross; common to fair Ease. gross.
Sheep-211za4c, gross.
Lambs-4a514c. gross.
Hogs-7a8lAc. net.
Bulls-2J%a3c gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

WILKEsBARRE, August 11.-John M.
Thomas, company hand, thirty years of
age, at work lining the airway at the head
way of shaft No. 1 at the Susquehanna
Coal company, to-day, stepped from the
platform upon which he was standing and
fell headlong down the shaft, distance of
over 900 feet to the bottom. In the fall
through the shaft the body was stripped
completely of all its clothing. Every bone
iu his body was broken and the flesh was
rendered as soft as jelly, making it impos-
sible to tell the poor mans head from the
trunk, so terribly was it mashed. A sad
circumstance in connection with the tragic
death of Mr., Thomas was the fact that to-
morrow Sunday he was to have been mar
ried to a most estimable young lady of
Nanticoke.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Senator Kenna is stumping West Vir-
ginia in the interest of the democratic
party. In recent speech, he astonished
the natives by reading from the records of
the forty. second congress to show that
Messrs. Blaine, Allison, Hawley, Hale and
the late Vice President Wheeler had voted
for free coal. He also read from General
Grants message recommending that raw
wool be placed on the free list. Such
points make democratic votes.-Danri1e
Register.