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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16
Lexington Presbytery.

| MEETS AT TIMBER RIDGE-REv. A. JONES, PAS
TOR OF TIMBER RIDGE AND FAIRFIEL
CHURCHES, DISMISSED TO ABINGDON PREsBY-
TERY-LIcENTIATE L. W. IRWIN AND THE
PENDLEToN CHURCH.
Correspondence of the SPEcTAToR.J
LEXINGTON, VA, Oct. 9. 1889.
The Presbytery Of Lexington met in an adj
journed meeting at Timber Ridge Church Oc-
tober 9th. at II 80 a. m. Rev. 7. L. Preston D..
D.. being the last Moderator present, took the
chair. Rev. D. A. Penick made the open Ing
prayer. Rev. A. II. Hamilton was appointed
temporary clerk. The following members were
present: Rev. D. A. Penick, Rev. T. L. Pres.
ton. D. D., Rev. D. @. IRWIN Rev. w M. Nc
Eiwee. Rev. E. T. Hoge. Rev. A Il. Hamilton.
Rev. A. Jones. and Elders from Lexington, Mt.
carmel, Fairfield and Timber Ridge churches.
The pastoral relation of Rev. Alfred Jones
with Timber Ridge and Fairfield Churches was
dissolved at Mr.. Jones' request. the churches
uniting with him in it. A letter of dismissal
was granted Mr.. Jones to Abin gdon Presbyte-
ry. where he will take charge of the churches
at Pulaski City and Diapers Valley. Much
regret was expressed by the churches he leaves
and by the Presbytery at the loss of Mr.Jones.
The call OF Pendleton church for the pastoral
services of Licentiate L. W. Irwin, permission
to hold which had been granted Mr.. Irvine on
the 18th of September was declined by him. As
some misunderstanding in regard to Mr.. Ir
wins action had arisen in Pendleton, the
Presbytery. by vote. expressed Its approval
of Mr. TWINS refusal of the call, stating as
the reason therefor that Pendleton church
while receiving aid from the Home Mission
and being under the supervision OF
the Presoytery, had reduced it's salary with out
giving sufficient reasons for SO doing.
Leave was granted the churches at Timber
Ridge and Fairfield to engage a stated supply
until the next meeting of the Presbytery.
The meeting adjourned with prayer by the
Moderator. P. A. 7.
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saaunton Virginia Nursery Company

SSaUnton virginia nursery company
One of the pretty and growing enterprises
moving along with much satisfaction to the
stockholders. who furnished good capital to
start 1t. is the Staunton Virginia Nursery Com
pany. This enterprise was established one
year ago. procuring its supply Of stock for i'm
mediate operations from an Albemarle nurs.
cry. 1t was projected on the farm of Mr.. E. L.
Edmondson, on the Valley pike near Verona.
where there are in the different stages of ma
turity for transplanting half million OF trees.
For the present Fall and next Spring planting,
one-half of the stock will be suitable for draw
ing. All now ready have been sold and the
packing season is about TO commence.
The company has been anxious to purchase
permanent location for this pretty enterpr Sc
near the city, and 1t Is now secured on the east
side of tho Greenville road one and a-half
miles from town. A nursery was once con-
Quoted on the place. which is regarded an
admirable location In all respects, as it is con-
venient to large supplies of manure. and with
good water supplies for necessary irrigation.
When the Company was formed, we pablisb
ed roll o. the stock holders who take a lively
interest in prosecuting the business.
Mr.. Jno. W. Todd is the president; MIR. III. F.
Gilkeson, vics-president; Mr.. P. Fl. Trout.
treasurer, anu MT w. Il. "aiters, Jf., IeneraI
Manager. They have an experienced expert
Mr. unprecedented to the business in the
famed fruit region of Albemarle.
Mr., Walters has been quite diligent In push
ing the business through the agency of success
fui local canysssers and in keeping his stock
up to the excellence Of standard varieties and
there will be no difficulty in pushing this
enterprise on a large scale and for the benefit
of the county at large and to the pleasant
sa, isfaction of the gentleman who have fur
nished the means for its prosecution.
Propagating shade and ornamental trees is
also branch ef the business OF this Company.
The City Council Com mittee in charge Of the
work at Gipsey Hill Park procure a portion OF
this seasons planting from it..
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As We go to press, the hum and hustle Joyous
peals of laughter. and hewitching strains OF
music, are filling the air all around the new Y
M. G. A. building.
The numerous booths are dreams of beauty.
the new gas fxtuIes are pronounced decid-
ed success; the supper room is redolent of ap-
petizing odors; and the Art room such q rare
collection of beautiful pictures, rare carios,
and choice antiques, that one can scarcely be
forced to believe that they were all collected
here in this immediate vicinity.
On Wednesday night. the sixteenth, for on
ly ten cents admission, the public will be
treated to the presentation, on the new Audi
forum stage, of 1.-THE Mistletoe Bough," or
"Ginevra'; and we are led to believe it will be
one of the finest amateur renditions of the
kind ever put upon the stage in our CITY,
Other entertainments will follow each night
during the two weeks of Bazaar.
Also every evening, the children will at four
O'Clock find on upper floor a special entertain
ment for them. On Wednesday, it will be a
soap bubble party, and prizes will be given
Ten cents admission.
general price OF admission to the building
of ten cents is charged to prevent rush and
unpleasant crowd: but those persons or faIni-
lies who take their supper during the whole
Bazaar. will get season tickets of admission
for fifty cents, but no admission will be eharg-
ed at the door during the day, or to those who
take dinner from twelve to two o'ciock-only
after six O'Clock in the evening. Light refresh.
nents, such as cake and ice-cream can be had
at any time after twelve O'Clock each day.
The Art-Loan rooms are open all the time
after twelve O'Clock each day. and five O'Clock
tea will be served by the ladies in these rooms
Mrs. T. D. Ransom will pour thu tea. and will
be assisted in serving by beyy of young Ia
dies.
Let our City rallyen masse to help the ladies
who are thus working to furnish this fine Y
NJ. C. A. Building.
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ORGANIZATION OF 4 DEMOCRAT IC CLUE AT

ORGANIZATION OF 4 DEMOCRAT 1C CLUE AND
SPEECHES.
In spite of the threatening appearance OF the
weather. on the night of the 18th inst, very
large number of Democratic 7ot ers assembled
at the Glebe School. house for the purpose OF
recognizing the Glsbe Democratic Club. Tie
meeting was called to order by Jno. J. Shuey,
who received the n omination and was elected
president of the Club. G. W. Greaver was
elected ce.president and Jno. W, Shuey Sec
rotary. Messrs. Jno. NJ, Baylor, T. ]. Thomp-
son, G. W. Greaver. E. J. Wayland, and Jno.
L. Trimble were appointed a committee to see
that all young men were registered and to
procure transfers.
ed with the meeting, the resident introduced
the speaker of the occasion, The old wheel
horse of Democracy in Augusta Co., Alexan-
der B. Lightner, who made a telling speech,
setting forth the true principles of Democracy,
comparing the two tickets, and urging every
Democratic voter to be alive to the work which
is before us, and to turn out to the polls on
election day, as this is the most important
contest the State of Virginia has es er known.
After Mr.. Lightner had concluded, there were
short addresses made by the President ard
Vice President. The meeting then adjourned
to meet again on the following Saturday night
at early candle.light. The Club expects to
meet once a week until election day. Much
enthusiasm was exhibited in the meeting and
everybody seemed alive to the work that is
before us.
Respectfully.
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Staunton Markets..

STAUNToN. VA. OCTOBER 18TH, 1889.
RAIN and a full supply of politics some What
retard activity Ia trade this week. The de-
mand Is good for fair milling wheat. and for
best grade 50 cts Is freely paid by our miilers
The future or last half OF our selling season of
the surplus of our bread -stuffs still engrosses
much attention. Touching this point the
Prairie (Chicago), Fdrmer In it's last CONNER
cial review, remarks
There are no important new features in the
situation. and while the export demand has
been disappointing. there are signs OF more dis
position on the part of European markets to
come up 10 ours. and we think improve
ment In this respect Is not far off. 1t is claimed
on the best of authority that much larger per
centage OF the surplus wheat Ia out OF farmers,
hands in Ohio and Missouri than usual for this
season of the year. The available supply OF
wheat, or the quantity now in sight in this
country and on ocean passage to the JTnf.ed
Kingdom and the Continent is over 20 600 600
bushels less than for the corresponding period
In 1888. prominent Chicago grain. dealer pre-
diets that before Christmas there will he trad-
ing in May wheat 10 the nineties. with a broad
er. bigger market than has yet been witnessed
In the eighties for Deem er.'
The Bait. Journal Of Commerce ex presses SIM
liar views, especially as the Danube and the
Black Sea will soon be closed by ice, cutting of
a large surplus during that contingency from
the markets the United Kingdom and other
purchasing countries of Europe.
In wholesale grocery lines we quote sugars
toes.
Butter. eggs and country trade supplies same
40 last week.
The quotations ara wholesale. not retail
Country Produce.
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Respectfully.
Personal.

Miss Fanny Baker, of Winchester, Va, and
Miss Kettle Jacobs. of Massach us etts are visit
ing Mrs. w. o. Sydnnr, on North Coalter st.
Mr.. W. G. Hedrick of W. L. A., and Rev. B.
F. Whitmore, QfBarterbrook. are visiting their
many friends at Parnassus,
Cards are out for the marriage in the Baptist
church at Greenziie, the afternoon of
Thursday, the 24.h instant, of Mr.. DIN S. Col
Inns and Miss Molie d. Hundley, daughter OF
Mr.. r. B. Hundley.
Miss Carrie Fl. Wren is on vi it TO Rich
mond to act as bridesmaid at the Wedding of
Mr.. James Pit'on 10 Miss May Williams,
which will~take place Wednesday evening.
23rd of this month. al half past five O'Clock at
St James Chu. Oh. While there she will be
the guest Of Mrs Rohert R. Fields, No. S04 W
MainSt.
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"Riessed are the Dessa which Die In the
E0rd.s'

"Riessed are the Dead which Die In the
E0ri.s'
Again the hand of death has visited our
ranks, taking therefrom, in the bloom and Wig
or OF youth. our much respected and beloved
comrade, Lieut.. DAWKINS. Our dear sister
hrst met the Salvation Army in her native
city. stanton, Va, Where she was endeavor-
Ing to please the Master, but God revealed to
her, through the Army, that He had greater
w0rk for neF to do, whereupOn she reconsecra-
ted herself to the Lord. and placing all on the
altar, resolved. in the LORDS strength, to live
aDd die for the upbuilding of the Kingdom of
souls.
On the 18th of last June the call came to go
Forward and do the work God had designed for
but the grace of God was sufficient, and after
seying good by to her mother and all the dear
ones at home, and her friends in the city she
came here to labor for prec!oGs souls.
=, Her season OF labor was short, but, like the
good,' and by her cheerful disposition and
words of kindness carried q Goaj deal of sun
shine into many dark homes. She was ever
seeking opportunities of doing something to
alleviate the suffering of mankind and bring
them to tia Master. thereby winning the re-
spect of many who were far in sin and with no
thought of God until attracted by her untiring
zeal and earnestness.
All was doue for her that could be done to
restore her to health. but God called and she
has exchanged the cross for the erown-gone to
the Jesus she loved to tell others.
Many are the friends who mourn the loss of
one 80 useful tn the cause of the Master; We. we
realize that the separation is only for @ time.
and hat through Jesus our fellowship in eter-
nifty will never be saddeEad by parting NAV
God help us to number our days that W NAV
Apply our heerss unto wisdom.
Yours, to prove faithful,
Frankfort Ky, u K
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

Democrats must remember that sucoass
in the impending election depends on work.
Speech-making is very good in it's way, and
much good can be done by public speakers
and By newspapers. too, to defeat Malone,
but a great deal depends upon quiet and
systematic work. Personal appeals to
doubtful voters, registration aud transfer
work and other minor details will, If carried
out in every ward and precinct, make a
grand aggregate which will turn The scales
of victory to US when thu ballots are count.
ed in November. Democrats must pay
particular attention to details to beat Ma
hone He and his heuchmen are working
like beavers, and members Of the democra-
tic party need not expect that talking for
victory alone will bring success. They
must work--Roanoke Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

Last November several hundred white
men in Richmond we're caught by the cry
of "Protection" and were induced to vote
for Harrison and Norton. They were told
by the Republicans that wages would ad-
vance and that their condition in life would
be improved if Harrison was elected instead
of Cleveland. They discovered after the
election that they were no better off than
they we've before-in fact, not as we'll off
Many of those who were misled by the en-
en1ies of Virginia will return to the Dem
ocratic party aud will come back to stay.
Moreover, no Intelligent, self respecting
workingman in this State, no matter what
his views on natiousl questions might be,
can vote for William Malone. Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

''IF HE WE'RE DOG. "-In his last paper,
D. Sheffey Lewis, the editor of the Spirit
of the Valley, says
''If the editor of this paper were less than
a man-if he were a dog-he might support
with ardor the ticket which Gen. Malone
had nominated at Norfolk.
But be claims to be neither above nor be-
low human being, and consequently he is
influenced by those things which usually in
fiuence the ordinary man.
To profess to feel that it would be good
thing for the people of this State, or for the
Republican party of this State to elect
man whose actions it has 50 severely but
so justly criticized, would be the height of
hypocrisy, and the editor of this paper has
never yet been called hypocrite, even by
his bitterest enemies
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

The material progress Of the Southern
States is due, IN great measure, to the fact
that the Democratic party is the dominant
party in these States. Much OF the capital
invested in Southern industries is capital
sent here by Northern Republicans, who
would never send dollar If men like Ma
hone, of Virginia, and Chalmers, of Missis.
sippi, controlled State affairs. When Ma
progress was moving slower and slower, and
ia 1888 all business was paralysed until Ma
homes defeat was accomplished. Virginia
dates her high state of prosperity FROM the
result of the election in 1888. This State
has been on boom ever siucs that memor-
able ember.-Rich. State.
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Hoi For GipseY Hi Park.

The pleasure in store for the citizens of
Stanton when they shall have the resort of a
park should be appreciated in Its degrees OF
progress One avenue in the new park is
graded and by way Of seeing and observing
the commencement Of this improvement,
Messrs Burke, and Hartman, and Brown, the
Liverymen of the city. will parade their carri-
ages and rolling stock in front of the City Hall
tomorrow Thursday at IL O'Clock aud extend a
cordial invitation to all disposed to take a free
ride to the park, to accept their invitation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

OPERA HoUsE-NExr ATTRACTION Treat
FOE MUSIC LovERs.-The next attraction at the
Opera House will be the well known Mac Coli
II Opera Company. who will appear bsra two
nights. Thursday and Friday Or next week Oct
24tn and 25th. Their repertoire is large and
CONSISTS OF such tunefui popular operas es Err
miuee, Brigands. 8eggar Student Fra Diavola.
L. Mascotte, Bohemian Girl, Fatnitza, etc.
With a large number of Metropolitan artists.
and their own orchestra, under the manage
ment of Mr.. ]. W sIooum, their performances
are sure TO be success. and doubtless crowd
ed houses will great them on their first appear
ance In Staunton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

A celebrated artist in town has just finished
a new sign, it reads: Use Laxador, the golden
remedy for all liver diseases. Price only Is
cents.
An infallible sign of physical decay is sleep
lessness; If this is dangerous in an adult, it is
deadly In early childhood. DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup will always assist in comforting the
baby. Price % cts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

The way of safety and victory ID to do
What tns lessons of the past have taught,
viz: to have every county organized and ev-
cry precinct chief pledged to get the vote
out on election day.
If that is not done, We are nothing more
than militia fighting regular army, as
we were 10 the Daniel Cameron contest,
when with all the advantages of men and
principles we were beaten by superior dis
cipline.-Richmond Times
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

In letter dated Oct. 9th, and published
in the Richmond State of the 18th, ]. Horace
Lacy says
-"Grimmest joke of all the ages-Mahone,
of Virginia, and Chalmers, of Mississippi,
the one Of the Crater, the other of the Fort
Pillow massacre fame, chosen leaders of the
poor negro, whose hands they clasp. all red
and reeking with their brothers blood"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16


AN Official Message from New Orleans
States that Ticket No. Sl74 drew the First Cap
1tal Prize of $500 GOO in the 232 Grand Drawing
OF Sept. 10th, 1889, in the Louisiana State Lot
terry. ltwas sold in fractional parts of twen-
tieths at 81 each sent to NJ. A. Dauphin, New
Orleans. La. One went to the City National
Bank, Denver. Colorado; one to First National
Bank, Denver, Colorado; one to Preston Ma
tional Bank Detroit, Michigan; enc to G. Gould
Steelton, Pa; one to P. A. Decker, 93I Ninth
Ave, New York City; one to City National
Bank, Dallas, Texas; one to National Exchange
Bank Dallas, Texas, one to L Ponclaire and
Philip Lacost, Bay Groteste, La one paid
Whitney National Bank, New Orleans. La.
for party in Baton Rouge La: one to Nation.
al City Bank, Marshall, Mich; etc., etc. Ticket
No. 80 626 drew the Second Capital Prize nj
500 600 also sold in fractional twentieths at al
each; two went to two correspondents through
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Bank, San Francisco. Cal
one to G. W. Austin, q Law Exchange, Ruffa-
10, N, Y; one to D W. Gibhins, Cleveland. O..
one to DIR A W Tancil, Washington, c.. one
to Messrs Gossett & Co., So. Carrollton Ky.
one to A WarmKessel IA North Seventh st
Allentown, Pa; one to Messrs Dyer & Moore
Richmond, Texas; one to John H Harvey. Bos.
ton, Mass; one to James 81 Lawton Boston
Itoes, ouo W OHlcUpSe national Bank. SPRING
feId, Mass; one TO WIN Mutschler, Collins.
Tdle ~ eac. Fi Eso ct No 6al59 drew the Third
parts; one TO f Falkerham. 70 Stevenson ST
san francisco, Cal; one 10 w A Nelson. 60i
Front st. san Franclsco, Cal; one 10 Fred
Lindall Tama, Iowa one to 4, +. R"binson
York ,Neb; one to Paul Il Koechert Davenport
iowa one to G Buckingham, U. &, Express
qhattanooga Tennessee; one to e b CIaIdweiI
indianapolis, lad; one to J Fl Marshall. Cleve
tana PIG d on e. to Farmers Merchants Na.
non noaaI Bang; baltimore, Md; one to Charles !
me-, Los Angeles Cal one to John o. Rrien
FaLl n Eiyer Mass; one to James Doherty, eli W
1Bth st. New York City: ono to SOphfa 0twe,t
Ssamss. arr; oae to Miss Ellen McGoweo
Newport. 1 Tha next drawing will oceul
soyfmber t2th of which all information Ca i
application. D"'' VI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

Think of oolored men in Woodstock be-
ing visited and persuaded not to hear Rid
dleberger speak! How contemplate! How
oowardly! Colored men! General Malone
wants $467, 900 more revenue. The farm
ers are not going to vote any more taxation.
Death itself is not more certain.
Look out for the schools! They sro re-
cessarily the principle sufferers by any en-
enactment on the revenue. This ia among
the reasons you are asked not 10 hA..r Yon
can't be hurt by hearing.-ShenaudoaA Her
aid,
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quay and Clarkson uil, not ind it as e

Quay and Clarkson gill not ind it as easy
to bride Virginiaas as they did to steal the
mailing lists of the New York Voice They
may presume upon their high pnblio posi-
tions to shield them from punishment on
the upper side of the Potomaci but if they
are caught in any Of their .'blocks of ive''
tricks in tbs latitude they will be yanked
into the pepitenliary, where, according to
New York authority, both of them justly
belong. -Lyrachburg Ne,es.
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ASSESSMENTS IN GoyERNMENp DEPART.

ASSESSMENTS IN GOVERNMENT DEPART
MENTs FOR MAHoAE.--The Washington
correspondent of the Alex. Gazette Says
"Political assessments for the Malone
fund in Virginia are being openly made in
all the government departments here, and
so strong has been tho pressure upon the
President that ne has promised to remove
Commodore Brown, the eommandant at the
Norfolk navy yard, who refuses to run that
yard as part of the Malone machine, aud
to appoint Commodore Weaver, who will"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

SAMUEL M. WOODS OPPOSES MAHoNR.-Mr.
Samuel NJ Woods, an IRON side Republican OF
this county, publishes letter in the last pdt'
len Virginian in which he denounces Mahone
for his tyranny, "presumptuous treachery and
unscrupulous perfidy." and calls upon his Re-
publican friends in behalf of the interests OF
the party and State to unite with him and
others in their efforts to rid Virginia of her
greatest enemy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

GOOD NEWS FROM FLORENCE. A f.A.-Among
the investments. ro;tde at Florence, Ala, by
persons in this coir munity, are subscriptions
to the stock of the North Alabama Iron Fur.
mace. a new enterprise there The furnace has
been completed and lie fires were lighted last
Sunday afternoou. The first run OF metal was
made yesterday al A. NJ.
This Intelligence is from young gentlemen
OF this city who now resides In Florence. Be
reports the stock as Increasing in value and
thinks his associates In interest here will be
pleased to receive the Intelligence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16

YOUNGSTOWN VIcTIMs.--A despatch from
Johnstown, dated Oct. 9th, says
Five dead bodies were taken out of Stony
Creek yesterday by workmen removing the
filth and rubbish. There seems to be 10
doubt that there were a great many washed
in here, and as the surface deposits are re
moved, many more will likely be brought
to light"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16
feea.ee rafie Badly.

The Democrats OF this City viii have rally
ofthe party to morrow night, the 18th instant.
Speeches will be delivered by Messrs. r. G.
Marshall. of Portsmouth,; Bushrod G. Wash
ing on of Northumberland; and Marshall Nc.
Cormick of Clarke County.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-10-16
n.moera,ic Nyeettn~ at spring Hi

Democratic Meeting at Spring HILL
There was a fine Democratic meeting at
Spring Hill last Saturday night, at which GOOD
speeches were delivered by George M Cochran,
one of the Democratic nominees for the House
of Delegates, and Hon. Marshall Hanger, we
are pleased 10 learn that the Democrats in that
neighborhood seem TO be alive to their duty,
and we shall expect good account from them
at the POLLS.