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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

CoLoRED PREACHER KILLS HIMSELF
ACCIDENTALLY -On last Thursday even
ing, Rev. sInor jenkins, pastor Of the
colored Methodist Church at Fincastle, &C
cidentaly shot himself through tha heart
and died in a few minutes. He had been
hunting with Ned Skipper, and as they re-
turned they sat down on some rocks at
Bradshaw's Branch, half mile east of
FIneastle. Jenkins was examining the
printing Of his gun, the butt resting upon
Que of the many large limestone rocks that
aboand at that point. Skipper remarked
it is getting late, it is time for us to go. All
T ght, said Jenkins, and rose up. In doing
this the butt of the gun slipped, the ham
mer striking a stone, causing the le # barrel
to explode, the entire contents lodging in
the left breast. The deceased was highly
respected here by both white and coiored.
He leaves a wife aud children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

VoTING DEAD MEN,-Hon. Geo. D.
Wise, of Richmond, the democrotie repre-
sentative from that district, whose seat is
contested by ex-Judge Edmund Waddill,
his republican opponent, has filed his an
swer to the latter's notice of contest. In
Mr.. Wiss's answer he charges that Wad-
dill's friends voted the names of negroes
who had died months before the election.
OF Carter Marshall, one of these, Mr.. Wise
says: II asert and shall prove that said
Marshall had been dead for months. 1t is
unfair to count a living voter for you who
did not vote, but it was impossible to mske
a dead man vote, even in the darkness of
night, when the dead are alleged to leave
their graves. | shall prove that this was
not the only dead man whose ghost was re-
quired to vote for you that night. Some
even had the boldness to venture out dur
ing the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
Tie Growing Interest.
Especial Telegram to the SPECTATOR ]

Especial Telegram to the SPECTATOR ]
LEXINGTON, Va, Jan'y 22ud, 1889.
A meeting Of the stockholders CT the
Buena Vista Company was held this after
noon in Franklin Hall. Remarks were
made by B. G. Moomaw, A. L. Nelson, and
F. T. Glasgow. Copies of the Prospectus,
showing the great advantages Of the prop
erty, 60, were distributed among those
present. Over one thousand shares, of the
per value of one hundred dollars per share,
have already been subscribed, and the sue
cess of the scheme Is assured.
Prominent capitalists have written asking
for blocks of shares.
The movement will grow, aud manu-
featuring city of fifteen to twenty thousand
people on tho celebrated RueDa Vista
estate, is now fixed fact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

FINALLY ACQUITTED la the trial at
Winchester last week Of I. A. Ridenour.
charged with the murder of Andrew BROW.
the jury rendered verdict of acquittal.
At two previous trials he had been convict.
ed of murder in the frst degree. Ia the
second trial he was sentenced to be hanged
and the day of execution fixed. The first
jury were from Frederick; the second from
Shenandoah, and the third from Loudoun.
The verdict of acqdittal was rendered
Friday morning, aud that night, the Union
Cornet Band of Winchester, serenaded the
kdenour jury at their quarters, the Taylor
Hotel Mr.. W. R. Alexander, counsel for
Ridenour, addressed the crowd. He said
he believed from the first that Ridenour
was innoceot, does SO nov, and always will
believe s.. Jurors Chas. P. McCade and
J. B. Franklin, of Leesburg, acknowledged
the complim ant in short speeches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

STRINGENT BILLs.-The Doodle cam
paign which was devised by Col. Dudley
and successfully carried out in Indiana has
aroused the democrats of that State, and
the result has been the Introduction into
both houses Of the Legislature of bills pro-
viding stringent election laws, patterned
after the Australian system, and providing
secrecy in casting ballots, making it in
curnbent upon the S5a to furnish the bal
lots, and upon county commissioners to
make new election precincts of not more
than two hundred electors. Heavy pen
allies for attem pied bribery in any form are
provided. The democrats have decided
maj 'rity in both houses, aud viii provide
an effective law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

REPUBLICANIsM Is RAnIoAEtsM AND
DEMOCRACY Is CoNsERvATIsM.-As the
Norfolk L ndmart truthfully says, "the
bill introduced by Senator John Sherman
to give all Congressional elections over to
the Federal authorities is in line with the
long effort of the Republican party to
strain aud pervert the Constitution. The
people must remember always that Re-
pubicanis:n in the United States is radi.
caism and Democracy is conservatism.
If the sta tesmen of the Sherman class
had their say we should soon have no Con-
stltutioo; there would be system about as
much like that the fathers designed as the
system of tue Mikado. The tendency is
constantly toward the idea that it is the
Governments which controls the people in
stead Of the people that control the Govern.
ment. Instead of Government of grant
ed powers hey would make it an absolute
Government under which the people could
sct only By CONSENT of those who govern.
That is what Mr.. Sherman aud his col
leagues wish to bring about, and every step
they take proves it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

In all the Catholic churches in New York
city Sunday, letter was read from Arch
bishop Corrigan, in which he announced
that further attendance at the McGlynn
anti-poverty meetings would entail ecclesi-
astical censure on any member of the
church present. 1t would be what's known
in the discipline of the church as "a resery-
ed CASE" that is, an offense for which ab.
solution could only be given by the Arch
bishop himself, or some one delegated with
special power in the premises,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23


IMPROVEMENT OF THE COUNTY ROADS. -
The county roads Of Pennsylvania are
much better than those in Virginia, and
yet, Gov. Beaver, Of Pennsylvania, who
carries level head on the road question,
in his message to the Legislature now in
session in Harrisburg, calls attention 10 the
necessity of improving the condition of the
country roads in that State. He holds to
the doctrine that SIT is good economy to
build roads permanently and substantial
ly," and he recommends revision of the
highway Avs of Pennsylvania in order to
bring about the improvement he desires.
"The TINA has come" he says, "when the
comfort Of the people using the roads Of
the State should be considered. Economy
in the transportation Of our products, saw
ing in the wear and tear of vehicles and
animals, and the needless multiplication OF
highways, al! demand that the laws gov
erning the laying out and construction oil
systematized." "The history of civiiza-
tion," says Governor Beaver. sis the his
tory of roads,"
As the Bait. san says, That is an old
truism, bat it is well TO keep it in mind
We may add to it that every good road te
market increases the value of the land
through which it 1uns.
What the Bait. Sun says of Maryland is
also applicable to Virginia, for here as
there, 'tte TOAD mending consists in clear
ing out the bitches, where there are any,
and thro wing the dirt from them On to the
road-bed, to be- washed off again into the
bitches after the first heavy rain. Every
fall and sping innumerable complaints are
made of she bad condition of the roads.
Where there is heavy hauling they become
absolutely impossible. Teams are stalled
aud wagons wreDched and racked, yet the
same old )lonial practice is kept up with
Out regard to the fact that traffic has i'm
mensely Increased with the increased pop
ulatiou. The construction of certain lines
of RAILROADS has somewhat ameliorated this
condition IF things. Bat where loads have
TO bs hanle1 from five to teD miles to g.
railroad station transportation by rail is
not Of much benefit to the farmer. His
teams are IDLE for the most part through
the winter, and with good roads it would
be oheaps' for him in many cases to do hts
own hanlIug."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

DR.. Parker, of London, is going to try an
experiment that will be watched with inter
est by the public. He proposes to coHduct
religious services for laboring men where
smoking will be encouraged rather than
deprecated He does this in order to get
an audience of people who otherwise would
not attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Robert W. Lindsey, clerk in the War
Department at Washington, D, c., died
Friday light on Baltimore and Ohio
train, while en- the way to his home in
Galena, Illinois. he was accompanied by
his wife and four small children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

HOMICIDE IN HENRY CoUNTY.-On Sun
day of last week in Henry county, john
King, a negro, struck James Price, also 8
negro, on the temple with a rock, fractur-
ing his skull, from which death resulted in
short time. King made his escape and is
now supposed to be in North Carolina.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

A local-option election will be held in
Botetourt county on the 26th OF March.
Two years ago, tbs "Dries'' were defeated,
but they hope to succeed the next tine.
Unfortunately, the Prohibition party has
damaged the local. option party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Politics and earthquakes vie with each
other TO make life lively for the people of
Central America. Costa RIGA has been
dancing to the piping of her nearest vol
cano, and the fun has cost her several mil
lions. About the only thing worth know
ing in that region now is ssismology.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

The business men of Luray have organ
lied joint stock company with capital
of Sc. 900 for the manufacture Of cigars.
the praject being the development of an
individual enterprise which has been in
operation there for some time past.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

IMPROVEMENT UNDER DEMOCRATIC
RULE.-G.vernor Fowle, of N. c., shows
that frem 1868 to the present time the as.
sessed property in that State has increased
from about s96. 100000 to $217, 200, 900,
and stree 1868, when the State tax, under
republican rule, was 80 cents on the 500
worth Of property, it has been reduced
until now it is only 20 cents O, the $10O
worth Of property.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Great excitement has been caused at Mid
lothian, Texas, By the sinking near the
Union depot, Without app trent cause, of a
strip Of territory 200 yards long, over which
runs the Fort Worth and New Orleans Rail
road. Thursday afternoon rambling sounds
were heard, and shortly afterward the strip
ground commenced sioking gradually, and
within few hours seemed to be getting
out of sight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

1t is now the general impression taat
Blaine will receive the appointment Of Sec
rotary of State under Harrison's admins
tration, and that this will defeat Mahoue's
ambition to be appointed Postmaster Gen
eral, but this is by no means certainty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Adam Slater and Thomas Hallowel, pud-
oilers 10 Long s. Co.'s mill, at McKee's
Rocks, near Pittsburg, Pa, quarrelled in a
boardinghouso at Cork's Run Saturday
night, while drinking, and Hallowell seized
butchers knife and cut Slater's head al
most off.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

The employees working in the erecting
shops of the Huntingdon (Pa.) Car Works
were notified Friday night that their wages
would be cut down Que dollar a man per
car, and Saturday morning the whole force
of wOrkmeu struck.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

The Woodstock Herald, Senator Riddle
berger's paper, as result of suit in favor
of the Plaintiff E. D. Newman, will be
sold by the commissioners N. B. Wander
and W. T. Williams.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

EXTREME COLD IN THE NORTHWEST
On last Friday it was extremely cold in
Dakota Territory.
Neehe, OAK, reports AZ degrees below
zero that morning; at Morris, Num-. it was
80 below; Grand Forks, OAK, 25 below.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

An indianapolis correspondent says that
there is no truth in the story current in
the papers for some time, that Mrs. Har-
rison had, some years ago, been snubbed
BY Mrs. Jas. G. Blaine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

a small lake near Decker, Iud., is burn
ing aud emitting peculiar sulphuric odor
Those living near it are preparing to leave
the place. Some of the people are of the
opinion that great flow of oil has burst
forth from vein near the surface, and
that the escepng Gil has overspread the
lake and been accidentally set on fire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Capt. J. P. Scheffey, of Marion, had his
barn and all the contents, including six
horses, four cows, and two calves, destroy
ed by fire Saturday morning. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Smallpox is raging in the small towns
in Michigan near Toledo. on the Toledo and
Ann Arbor Railroad. The afflicted towns
are Azalia, Dundee and Milan, and quar-
antines are to be established.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
W ItIl HIBH IUghIUS3
n DE WJrT TAI

I. DE " TIT I ALMAGt.
The will of Euge, l. Wetherell, hus-
band eff Emma Abbott, the prima donna,
vas filed for probate in the Surrogate's Of
flee Thursday Il was executed at Syracuse
October 3. 1877, and bequeaths the tesla
tors whole fortune to his beloved wife, En-
ma Abbott Wetherel. The estate is esti-
mated to be worth 100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
A Letter of Coincidence.

REV. DIR. TALMAGE'S MESSAGE OF SYM
PATTY TO EMMA ABBOTT.
BROOKLYN, January Is, 1889.
Dear Mrs. WethereH:
Our best sympathies are aroused in your
behalf, aud our prayers to God go up day
by day that you may be comforted in your
great grief
Do not allow your sorrow to hush your
marvellous power Of song. You will be
able to sing with more effect than ever be-
fora.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Near Cumberland Gap, Tenn, Thursday.
Judge Clay Turner shot and killed Calvin
Watson, a we'll known citizen of Bell coun-
ty. Ky. The fight originated 10 lawsuit
in which three niecas OF Turner aud Wat
son were involved. They charged that
Watson had sHindled them, and Turner
took up the fight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Di. John l.. Buchanan. the accomplish
ed and efficient State Superintendent of
Public Schools, has accepted the position
of Latin Professor in Randolph-Macon
ColIaue
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Ecu 'hOugh it be q cross
That raiSeth me.

Lay hold of the strong arm of sym
pathetic God and wait for the great day of
black night on the sky, of which l hope all
the consultations of hope and peace and
consolation may soon beam brightly.
With birE rorordS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
Mr.. Har,ell. an employe on the Wilke

Mr.. Harlell, an employe on the Wilkes
boro' Road, was coming to Winston, N. c.,
Saturday evening, when be was approached
by party of colored men and demand
was made for bis money or his life. He
fired upon the leader, the ball penetrating
his head and killing him instantly. The
other men then fled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Capt. r. B. Norman las sold his farm
of 300 acres, near Roanoke, for which he
paid $75 an acre few years ago, to the
"Melrose Land company" for $3.50 an
acre
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
BUENA VISTA AS IT WAS UNDER MR..


Upon an elevated projection of land over.
looking the South River Valley above and
below, and taking in the rapge of view
the overhangiDg cliffs Of both rivers, still
stands the large seni-gothic brick mansion.
On the plain below and in front stood the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
STAUEroN, VA. Jan uary Ii, 1889.
Caleb Crons's Ex'r for &c.

STAUNTON, VA. Jan uary H. 1850
Caleb CroD9's Ex'r for &c.
VS..
Lucas's Admir- and ais:
All parties interested in the foregoing cause.
D ding in the Circuit Court of Augusta Coun
~, are hereby notified. that have fixed upon
The Eth day Of February 1889 10 take IN account
of the costs IN this cause, am to whom the
several items thereof are due and payable
An account showing who are entitled to the
fand in thia cause. and the priorIties Of the
claimants. and other accounts as required by
dercee entered in said cause on the 1th day OF
June. 1888. JNO. Nj. KINNEY,
1anl6-4ts Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

s. M. Lindsey, supreme regent Royal
Arcanum, will visit all Virginia cities next
month.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

VS-
Smith. VIM. B. DC.
IN CHAECERY ON ORIGINAL BILL.
The object of this suit is to wind up the af-
fairs OF t ne Aibemarle & Nelson Hunting Par
ty of u mite Oak Lick, North River, Augusta
county, Va. and to obtain a partition, in kind.
If pracEi cable, of the real estate lying In said
county, belonging TO said Hunting Party
among the parties entitled or else a sale there
of and "a partition of the proceeds.
Ana 1T appearing by affidavit fled that the
heirs c John W. Dickerson, Seaion Bridg va
ter. Sa nuei W. Martin, Joi,n A. Martin and
william P. Iarman are unknown, it is order
ed tuaL they do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this notice and
do what is necessary to protect their interest.
Teste.
]. n. RYAN, Clerk.
White Sc Gordon, pq. jan 23-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

W. -. ASYLUM, SrAUNToN. VA,
Jan. 2lst, 1889. :
T WILL RFlCErVH BIDS up 10 II clock NJ.
4 on Fe,a 5tt. for % or 80 calves expected
20 be dropped b y Asyl herd of cows during
the prese'It yes.r. calves to be taken away at
10 days DID, aud 10 be paid tor when so taken.
Address bids to J. w. BLACKBURN.
V, the V. W. and Argus copy 1t. steward.
VTIRGINyA-In the Circuit Court of Angus
TAG ounty, January 2lst. 1859.
Martin. Garrett W. &c.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-21
Marriage Licenses Granted Y..,.r,.-
DIED.


CARTER-At Denver, Col. HENRY CARrrp
aged 81 years, son of Mrs. Kate Carter, former
| ly of this city.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
KELSO-On Thursday morning septembe,
49, at New Galilee. Pa, Mrs. MARY KEIso In
the Slst year Of her age.
Funeral at Mt. Lebanon Church on SArUR
DAY at l o'clock. Q
KEEGAN-On Friday September 20 1890
at A. M, BRIDGET, wife of Thomas Keegan'
aged SO years.
Funeral from the residence of her husband
52l9 Natrona alley, on SATURDAY, at $50 A. M
Friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend
MARTIN-On Friday. September 20. at Dix.
mont Hospital, JAMES MARTIN, of paresis,
Funeral from his late residence, l02 Rebecca
street, Allegheny, SUNDAY at 2 o'clock. 2
MONTGOMERY-On Thursday, September
l9, 1889, at A. NJ, DAVID MONTGOMERY, aged
So years.
Funeral from the residence of his brother.
James Montgomery, corner Keystone and Nc
Candies avenues, on SATURDAY, at 2 p. M.
Friends of the family sre respectfully invited
to attend.
McGREW-Suddenly, on Friday morning
September 20, 1889. WILLIAM MCGREW, in the
34th year of his age.
runeral from MS late residence, Gass avenue,
Allegheny City, on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, Sep
tember q 1889, at 2 o'clock. Friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend.
SCHMITT - On Thursday evening, Mrs.
CATHARINE SCHMITT (nee Kunkell, wife of
Phillip Schmitt aged IS years and months.
Funeral will leave the late residence of de-
ceased, 2S3S Penn avenue, city, TODAY (Satur-
day. at l:30 P. M. Services will be held at st.
Mary's Church, Liberty street, Allegheny, at 2
o'clock P. M, to which friends of the family
are respectfully invited. Interment private.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-21
M,kEEsPoRT A METROPOLIS.
A Belt Line Railroad to be Added to its
Other Advantages.

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH!
McKEEsPoRT, September 2o.-McKeesportis is
to have a manufacturers belt line railroad,
which will not be over five miles in length and
is to cost a half million of dollars. The line
is 20 be known as the Youghiogheny Connecting
Railway Company. and its stockholders are
prominent McKeesport and Duquesne
manufacturers. The company was formed and
the charter was secured some time ago, but as
yet its plans have not been made known, as
there are about four chartered companies who
have lines located along the MononGahela
river. and all are after the best location to get
q. Wood, General Manager of the W. Devices
Wood Company, is President of the line, and
Charles II. Read, of Pittsburg, is Vice Pres
ident The above and James S. Kuhn, 5. L.
McFarran, of McheesporJ. and A. b. Darragh,
Of Plttsburg compose the directory of the
company
The route of the line is not made known as
yet. but it is probable that l. will be located In
close proximity to the iron plants of Mckees-
port, as it is to connect with the plants of the
National Tube Works Company, the W.
Devices, Wood Company, the Monongahela
Furnace Company, the DuQuesne Plate Glass
Works, the DuQuesne Tube Works and the
Duquesne Steel Works. besides other manu-
factories in and about Mckeesport. and will
cross the Monongabela river by bridge at Riv-
ertOn, ii being proposed to cross on the bridge
10 be built by the Mcheesport and Duquesue
Bridge Company. which gives evidence that
the building of that bridge is sure thing. If
the Belt Line Company cannot arrange to go
over this company's bridge it will build its own
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-21
ONE HUNDRED YEARS.
Allegany County, Maryland, to Cele-
brate Its First Centennial.
A FALL OF SNOW AT JOHNSTOWN
Gives the DWellerS in the Cabins Some
thing Of a Shiver.
ALL THE NEWS FROM NEARBY TOWNS
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArcH.I

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHi
CUMBERLAND, Md, September 2O.-Iht
centennial anniversary of the formation oi
Allegany county commences here on
Monday and continues three days. AN
official programme has already been puo'
lished and all preparations made. Decora.
tions in the city are very elaborate and
great crowds are expected.
The first days exercises consist OF
a parade Of school chIldren-S,0OO
in line-and exercises in the Academy
of Music, at which Hon. III. w.
Hoffman will deliver an Grafton. There will
also be a historical address by George L. Well
ington. A number of athletic sports will be
given during the day. The second days pro-
gramme consists of a trades display and
miners parade, in which all the miners in this
section will participate, with a balloon ascen-
sion and fireworks at night The third day
there will be grand civic parade. with num-
Der of games in the afternoon. The expenses
of the celebration are covered by private and
public subscriptions, to which liberal contribu-
tiOns have been made all over the State and
county,
Alleganv county was created by an act OF
Legislature, December, l7S9, having previously
formed a portion of Washington county In
1872 its territory was divided and Garret county
formed. This county formed the battle
ground Of the retreating Indians upon the ad-
vance and progress of Eastern civilization