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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
Losses from Hugh Water in Augusta.

Along the water courses in the county,
much damage was done. On Middle River
Nh. S. H. McCue lost 25 acres of wheat
and 30 acres of corn. E. I. Dudley's loss
is estimated at 81 900. Andrew Bowling
lost his growing crop of wheat and Rev.
j. M. Cline lost heavily.
We learn from MI. Maryatt Steele of
Steele's Tavern, that there has beenno such
flood in that section since 1870, and the
creek running by the village was as high as
in that year. South River has not been as
high since 1912. At Vesuvius it was 800
yards wide while it's normal width is six
feet. 1t swept away everything on each
side. Near Fairfield about half the wheat
is bent down. The wind was terrific and
in Blackford Harris woods the number of
trees blown down looks like a clearing. In
John W. Fauver's orchard, trees eight years
old were blown over and have to be reset.
Between the frost and the rain in that Sec
ton the prospect for fruit is pretty well
killed. Along the creeks and other streams
a good deal of fencing, cattle, &c., passed
down on the high water. Much of the
wheat beaten down seems to be recovering
The river at Lexington, MI. Steele says,
came within two feet Of being as high as in
1870. The county bridge was not moved,
though it sustained some damage from
tWo-story house of Jacob Beard, which
was washed down over a mile and struck
it. The Valley Railroad trestle at East
Lexington was all safe, though as
it was four feet under water, the trains did
not make the experiment Of going over it
until the water subsidized. The Richmond
& Allegheny road neal Lexington is badly
washed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
Charged With Murder.

Peachy Atkinson alias George Thomas
Atkinson, half-witted white youth about
nineteen years old, was committed to jail
here, charged with having caused the death
of VIM. Bush, living near Waynesboro, by
administering poison to him. Coroner E.
M. Gushing held an inquest on Monday on
the body of Bush At the inquest, H. A.
Newcomb who employed Bush and Atkin-
son, both Of whom are very poor, at peeling
bark on the mountain near Waynesboro,
testified that on May 23d, Bush called his
attention to some white stuff that had been
put On his butter in his dinner basket, and
made him sick when he ate it. Bush had
vomiting and burning at the stomach land left
work. He never returned to work. Calvin
Terrill testified to Atkinson's having made
an excuse to go near Bush's dinner-basket
before dinner-time. James Terrill testified
that ON May Goth, Bush told him that he
had been poisoned by his dinner on the 23d,
but had gotten about again. E. G.. Fish
burne testified that on Saturday, June LIST,
he sold Peachy Atkinson ten grains of
strychnine. Dr.. w. J. Jones testified that
he was called to Bush Oh Saturday night and
that he died with every symptom of strych-
nine poisoning.
The rumor was that Atkinson was
fond Of Bush IS wife, and first put Rough on
Rats On Bush's dinner, and as that
did not kill him got strychnine, and got it
administered to him at his home.
The Coroner's Jury composed Of M. W.
Quarles, Jacob Conner, J. 7. Smith, w. G.
Smith, S. Ell. Lambert and w. B. Alexan-
der, brought in verdict that Bush died
from poison administered by Atkinson, and
Ida Bush, his wife.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
w eddings.

st. Francis church was filed on Wednes-
day morning, to witness the marriage at 10
o'clock, of MI. John w, Meade, the enter
prising railroad ticket broker, to Miss Ella
Moran, daughter of MI. P. Moran. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. MI. Fal-
lon, and the following young ladies and gen.
tlemen were the attendants: Misses Nora
Crimmens, Lizzie Wholey, Nora Fitz-
gerald and Julia Moran, a sister Of the
bride, and Messrs. NJ. Croghan, M. Bergin,
M. Kivlighan and George johnson. The
bride wore tailor-made suit Of navy blue
Henrietta, with hat to match. After re-
ceiving the congratulations of friends, Nh.
and Mrs Meade drove to the G. Il O. depot
and took the 1O:45 tram for the East, where
they will visit friends and relatives.
On Tuesday last, at Winchester, MI. H.
II. Baker, a son of the late Henry S. Baker,
and nephew of Mr.. Christian S. Baker of
this city, was married to Miss Belle E.
Jordan, daughter Of MI. e. G. Jordan of
Jordan Springs. Among the wedding guests
were Miss Ann Magill Fauntleroy of Staun-
ton, Ex-Gov. Holiday, Mrs. Holmes Con-
rad, and others.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
A Comfortable Excursion Party.

On Tuesday last, a train of six Pullman
cars pulled up at the Staunton depot Of the
Chesapeake & Ohio bound East. The cars
contained about seventy-fve members of
the Commercial Clubs of Chicago, st. Lou
is and Cincinnati, bound on an excursion
to Old Point They had stopped at vari-
Gus points West of here and will include a
sail over James River in steamer as apart
of their trip. The dining-car of the
train was in charge of Ralph Myrick Of the
Commissary Department of the Pullman
Palace Car Co., and the trip was one of
uninterrupted luxury and ease. The ex-
cursion was given by President ingalls, of
the Chesapeake q Ohio road. and all the
running was done by daylight to give a
view of the country. Those who
participated in it were Charles L. Hutch
inson President, and nine members of the
Chicago Club; Geo. E. Lightner, President,
and eighteen members of the St. Louis
Club, and Julius Dexter, President, and
twenty eight members of the Cincinnati
Club On the wine card OF the dining
CAL was brandy, whiskey, champagne,
claret, and a half dozen kinds Of mineral
waters.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
Then Have a Rock Yard,

The City Council on Tuesday night by a
vote of 10 to 2 Messrs. Bell and Weller vo-
ting in the minority decided not to have a
chain gang as ordered by. the Hastings
Court. If this decision should stand, let
the city authorities rent a vacant lot, put
up high fence around it, and there put the
law breakers to breaking stone for macad-
amizing the streets, during the day time. 1t
is acheaper method and mobjectionable in
every point of view. 1t is fact that the
idleness which prevails in Jail encourages
the petty criminals to continue offenses.
Our authorities are mourning a grave re-
sponsibility if they do not give this class
some EMPLOYMENT.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
Shocking Death Of Little Two-Year-0ld
Child,

We find in the Bellefontaine (Ohio) Re-
publican of the 2lst ult., an account Of the
shocking death of a little son Of Capt. w. A.
Mutt of Quincy, near that city. The little
one was a grand-child Of Capt. NJ. G.. Lilley
OF Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Augusta,
andwho was brother of the late Col. James
M. Lilley, County Surveyor of Augusta.
Theparents will have the sympathy Of many
friends and relatives in this county, where
Mrs. Mutt is well known. 1t is not
long ago that MI. Jas. A. Tenn
pleton and lady of this city were Capt.
Nutt's guests in his beautiful home SO soon
to be Swallowed by this accident. The ac-
count says:
Capt. w. A. Mutt lives in nice suburban
residence on the hill east of town, and has a
lovely family of boys and girls. The afternoon
was pleasant and all the children were out of
doors, the mother being busy, and yet hearing
their voices in play, never having a thought of
danger. One OF the sons Ghe eldesD is regu-
lar attendant upon the Saturday afternoon
session of the catechism class conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Dr.. Harshbarger, and had
started to attend the meeting. 1t seems that
alter having nearly reached the village, his
started out to follow him, and climbed over
the steps leading out to the railroad track, and
walked out on the track. Being but a babe, he
soon became alarmed and started back home
AT this moment through freight train going
west came around the curve. The engineer
taking close look saw little child walking
right toward his engine. He called fiercely for
brakes, and reversed his engine. The fire
streamed from under the wheels, and the en-
gneer leaving the throttle plunged through
the window OF his cab out upon the footboard
and thought to catch the child in some way
In the meantime, the fireman jumped from the
engine and as he jumped fell, but regaining
his balance, he made desperate effort to grasp
the little boy. He did catch him by the
shoulder, but his gloves being slick with
grease, his hold Slipped, the cow-catcher
pulled the little boy under the wheels, and the
bumper knocked the brave fireman down the
hill nearly hundred feet. The engine, ten
der, and four cars passed over the center of
the body of the child and cut it in two. 1t was
an awful sight Soon large crowd gathered,
and the body was taken to the undertaker's
and put into shape and taken home.
The parents are Frustrated with grief, and
have the sympathy of all their friends and
neighbors. The engineer and fireman deserve
praise for their heroic efforts to save the little
their lives to save his.
The funeral was conducted to-day by Rev.
DR.. Harshbarger at 1880 o'clock, and the body
inferred at Sidney. 1t was one of the saddest
occasions ever seen in Quincy God pity all
parents who lose children by any cause OF
casualty.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
Governor Lee Accepts the Presidency of the
Staunton Equity Life Association.

Gov. Fitzhugh Lee has been elected Pres
ident of the Staunton Equity Life Associa-
ton in place of Judge II. W. Sheffey, de-
ceased. In accepting the position in let
ter to the Vice President, MI. NJ. P. Funk
houser, he pays high tribute to Judge
Sheffey's memory. This is the second Viz
ginia enterprise Of which the Governor has
become the head. Its officers now are Gov.
Fitzhugh Lee, President; M. P. Funkhous-
Ell, Vice President; J. A. Cooke Secretary;
P. II. Trout, Treasurer; 7. J. ShickeI,
Trustee; II. H. Henkel, M. D., Medical
Director; James Bumgardner, Jr., Counsel.
The Directors are G. E. Hoge, Frankfort,
KY; j. G. Green, Wytheville, Va; D. B.
Strouse, Salem. Va; A. P. Pifer, Newber-
~, S. c.: G. A. Holt, Staunton, Va, and
J.|W. +. Allemong, Bridgewater, Va,,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
Real Estate Sales.

Mrs. Casper Zirkle has purchased the
former residence of Rev. DR.. Wheat, oppo-
site the Wesleyan Female Institute for
81, 200.
The Skating Rink property extending
from Dr.. A. M. Henkel's boundary line, to
Water street 134 feet land running back 1861
feet, was bought on Saturday by James w.
Teabo for $4,000. 1t belonged to the
Bickle estate.
Mr.. Ham. B. Mccall has purchased the
Martin Maddux farm of 29S acres at $40 As
Der acre.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
Circuit Court.

The following business has been transac-
ted in the Circuit Court since our last re-
port:
James F. Hanger as. W. Com. Cochran,
suit for damages for seduction of plaintiff's
daughter. Jury gave plaintiff $l25 DAM
ages.
J. E.. Graham Us. Carter B. Ware, for
possession of property bought at sale for
taxes. Court gave decision for the defend
ant.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
BreYlties,

At the Chapel at Raphine, next Thurs
day night at o'clock, Rev. 0. F. Flippo
will deliver his lecture "Keys to unlock
Hearts, p" for the benefit of Raphine Sunday
School. The ladies will have strawberry
festival at the chapel, and there will be
music to add to the pleasure of the evening.
The tickets are for sale at the stores in
Raphine.
The overflow of the Fair ground pond
sent some carp weighing as much as 10a
pounds, and two feet long, down Lewis
Greek, Saturday. Many Of them got caught
on the rocks inside the city and We're taken
by hand,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
M ARkETS.

VINDICAToR OFFICE,
STAUNToN, VA, June 6.
Ike wheat market is unchanged from the
fact there is little OF nothing doing in conse-
quence of the flood. The quotations of Wed
nesday in other cities of wheat were as follows:
Richmond soc; New York
wheat, 114a119c higher; Chicago-July deliv-
cry, 75Ic; Baltimore-wheat S5a9Oc.
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, May 3O.-Prices
of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follows
...........................$4. 40 S4.80
Generally rated first quality-...... 4.25 a $50
Medium OF good fair quality. 3.75 4.25
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Cows $50 $50
Total receipts this week 1850. Total sales 674.
Prices this week show some improvement over
those of last week, and the Cattle offered were OF
better average quality than the offerings then.
feeling, with values perhaps shade higher, some
dealers thought slight fraction, which was lost
before the close. Taken altogether, values may
be marked up shade higher than last Thursday
Sheep and Lambs-There is a good trade re-
ported in all the yards for good Sheep and Lambs,
ruling last Thursday. The quality is fully as good,
if not better than it was then. We quote the
range for Sheep 31aa41a cents, and for Lambs 6a71
cents per lib gross. Receipts this week of Sheep
and Lambs {, 6O5 head.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
Decoration Day.

The procession tomorrow morning will
have it's right on the corner of Main and
New streets. The Marshals are-Chief
Marshal, Col. II. J. Williams; Assistants,
Capt. E. A. Fulcher, Capt. S. H. Walker,
David Drake, J. P. Hamilton, W. FL. Moor
man, J. W. Waddy, G.. w. Freed, Fl. H.
Fultz, and Samuel Coleman. 1t. Gen
Thos. L. Rosser is the orator of the day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Postoffice at Staunton, August
County, Va, June T. 1889.

Remaining in the Postoffice at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va, June 7, 1889.
LADIES' LIST.
Allen, Hattie; Banks, M n; Barber, Ella F 0;
Ballard NJ E; Burlow, Fannie; Bess, Mary; Ben
nett, Lille: Catherine. Mary; Clark, Jennie:
Coleman, Aggie; Davenport, Sarah; Dreher, Rosa
belle; Dungee, Emma; Figgin, Mrs; Frazier,
Lizzie Forbes & Femming; Glenaloan, Goldie;
Gebheart Maggie; Howard Maria; Hunter, H H;
Hured, RACHEL Poterfeld, Augusta; Moon, Jen-
ME; Mackey, Julia; Marshall, Money; Powers,
Matte; Payne, Alice; Painter, Emma; Rosa,
Laura; Rhodes, Willie; Turner, Fannie Toliver,
Eller; Winstem, Mallorie; Williams, Amanda.
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
Baily, Chas; Craun, Geo A; Christian, Albert:
Cousins, VIM; Gaines, Harry; Gilkerson, Jno w;
Hager, Wm-carpenter; Hawks, sam'l P; Harris
N; Hoffman, E; Holland, N j; Hqddle, Luther;
Hurt, ] L; Millgan,J w; Michael, Jno Al Mealy
Robt; Melrose, G; Marshall, G b; Page. Peter;
Rohrbaugh, u spott, 6 L; Strain, Fred; Tur-
ner Henry; Tarhett, Jas b. Wright, j j; Ware
Jno f; Wayn, Jas.
The above letters if not called for within f1f-
teen days, will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
Parties calling for them will please say they were
advertised.
Give your Street and Number to Carrier, and
your mail will not be put in General Delivery and,
Advertised. w. A. BURKE. p. NJ.
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REAL ESTATE SALES.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.

Having disposed of the machinery of the late
Beal & Paul Machine Works, formerly the
nearly half acre. lying and being in the City OF
Staunton, Va, at the Northeast intersection of
Frederick and Lewis streets, is now offered for
aale. For further particulars apply to
FRANK G. BEALL, Executor,
FrOstburg, Maryland,
Or g. NELSON BEALL,
oct2f tt JOG Church ST., Staunton, Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07
DUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
i 1 will offer for sale at public auction, on

Wednesday, June 18th, 1889,
on my farm, j3a miles northeast of Staunton and
near the Valley Turnpike, the following valuable
personal property
2Good work horses; cows, (be fresh soon);
Jersey wagon; l sow and 10 pigs; l Champion
Drill, nearly new; tWo-horSe wagon, (light): 2
sets light wagon harness. set buggy harness;
two-horse roller; l steel-tooth harrow; 2shovel
ploWs cultiyator; new grain cradle; l wheel
barrow; 20 acres of growing wheat, small rick
hay: wagon body and hay ladder: / log chain; l
iron bench vice; grindstene fork, and oliver
Chilled Pillow.
TERMS Cash for all sums less than $40; for
sums more than $40, negotiable note at months
well endorsed
may3l Ut r. S. BELL.
ENGINE AND THRESHER FOR SALE-A
il Greencaste Engine, 10-horse power, and
in good order, for sale privately,
Address at once, D. NJ. KERR,
Annex,
may3l II Augusta Co., Va,
NOTCE TO HOLDERS OF STAUNTON
~ RONDS.-I am prepared to take up the
following Staunton City per cent. Coupon bonds:
Eleven (ll) bonds dated July lst 1878, each $500,
numbered from los to lis inclusive, series as f.
S. and payable July LIST, 1908, and redeemahe at
option of City Council after ten years from date
of issue.
L will pay the amount due on these bonds with
accrued interest or hefare July 1st 1889, after
which date all interest on these bonds will cease
ARISTA HOGE,
may3l 1t City Treasurer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-07

FLORENCE, ALABAMA REAL ESTATE
Il AGENCY.-Stocksa and Bonds, Town Lots
Mineral and Timber Lands for SALE. Money in
vested. Rents collected. Correspondence Soil
cited. If you wish to make profitable invest
ments. Address JILL MAILMAN & CO.,
mayl0 Inns Florence. Ala.
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Staunton vindicator.

FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE J. 1889.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26
AwonderfuI MercantIIe eenius

The Winchester Times oflast week
gives a terse portraiture (written by
himself) of the wonderful mercantile
genius, C. B. Rouss, as follows:
Hesays as follows: "Born at Boons-
boro, Md, in February, 1885, moved
to Runymcade, Berkeley county, Va,
in 184i to Winchester in 1876; at
the Academy foar years; at jacob
Sensena's three years. Began next
to the Farmers Bank in Winchester,
February IA, 1854, with 5000. Left
with Jackson army March -, 1862.
Served in the Rebel army at Apo
mattox. Worked in the corn-feld
and harvest. Was one year at his
home at Shannon Hill, jefferson coun-
ty. w. Va, on bread and meat salary.
Went to New York March 10, with
$22, tramping up and down the street
penniless, in army regimentals. Got
started after three months on S.
rent, fifty cents day board and lodg-
ing the same. After nine years had
quarter of million on the ledger.
King credit-partnership and obliv-
ion. Resurrection March IL, 1876 (;
capital, S51 900 less than nothing
In twelve years struck the million
line and old debts paid dollar for
dollar. Twenty years yet ahead (;
probabilities, possibilities. Will not
forget Winchester. Receives one
thousand letters day.
We also append the closing para
graph of the November Rouss edito-
rial, which brfstles with pithy points
from beginning to end:
On the first of January we will move
up TO our new building-our own ex-
elusive property-where we will have
three times the space as we now have
six elevators, our own electric plant,
our own water works, our own fire
department and all the latest appli-
ances for expediting and economizing
work. Customers and representa-
tives will get the best and prornptest
service ever known.
In addition TO this convenience and
economy we announce new depart
ure, which we believe will prove of
enormous value namely, the estah-
lishment OF purchasing agencies in
Europe. Our London, Paris, Man
chester, BRUSSELS, st. Gall, Vienna,
Berlin and Dresden offices will be in
charge of the most experienced Euro
pean buyers.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26
Various Items.

Ex-MinisteF Pendleton is reported
to be dying ia BRUSSELS.
The Old Dominion steamer Man
haitian was sunk in collision with the
schooner Agnes Manning from BaIti-
more, and twenty lives were lost.
Cards are out for the marriage Of
our popular magistrate, Capt. r. g..
Bartlett to Miss Jennie Russler, at
ST. Johns Lutheran church, on next
Thursday, November 25th, at $3.50
I p. M.-Martinsburg Statesman.
Rev. T. De Witt Talmage and his
party arc in Athens, Greece. Thurs
day DR.. Talmage addressed large
congregation on Mars Hill, where st.
Paul preached to the Athenians, tax
ing as his text Acts xvii, %: Then
Paul stood in the midst OF Mars Hill
and said, Ye men of Athens, 1 per-
ceive that in all things We are too SUI
perstitious." From the hill Mr.. Tai
mage has secured cornerstone for
his new church in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26
The Chamber OF torture

Is the apartment to which the unhappy suf-
ferer from inflammatory rheumatism is con-
fined. If, ere the crisis of pain is reached, that
used by persons of a rheumatic tendency. much
unnecessary suffering is avoided Ncrvines,
anodynes and sedatives, while having none but
a specific effect, are yetvery desirable at times.
Yet can they produce no lasting effect upon
rheumatism, because they have no power to
eliminate from the blood the rheumatic virus.
Hostetter sStomachBitters does this and checks
at the outset a disease which, if allowed to gain
Roadway. it is impossible to dislodge or to do
more than relieve. Rheumatism, it should be re-
membered, is disease with u fatal tendency
from 1t proneness to attack the heart resort
to the Bitters should, therefore. he prompt
Dyspepsia, kidney complaint, malaria and ner-
vousness are relieved by it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26

Midshipman Mutton, son of Col.
Joseph A. Mutton, of Winchester,
Va, is one of the officers on the
"Chicago, the flagship of the naval
squadron of new vessels which sailed
from New York last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26

The lower house of the Montana
Legislature has organized in two
branches, and the Senate has no quo
rum by reason of the Democrats abb
senting themselves.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26
GERARD D. MOORE.
NOV. ~, 1889. Clerk of said Court

GToYE Polish. the best in the world. no dust
y Nov. 20. 1889. EASTERDAY & co.
ARD Cans, all sizes, at
AL, yesterday s. co.'s.
4 mem I'm; at YESTERDAY d CO.'S.
WATER and Gas put in your Houses ON
w reasonable terms and in a w0rkmau-lille
manner. EASTFRDAY e 20 1i'AS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26

The Grand Lodge, I. o. o. F., OF
West Virginia, concluded its session
at Wheeling last Thursday, and adj
iourned to meet at Grafton on the
second Tuesday in November, 1890.
The following officers were elected
and installed: Grand Master-Sam-
eul A. Steele, of Weston; Deputy
Grand Nfaster-Godfrey Schulz, of
Wheeling; Grand warden-John
Beckley, of Raleigh c. H.; Grand
Secretary-E. A. Billingslea, of Fair
mont, Grand Trcasurer-Henry Sea-
mon, of Wheeling; Representative to
Grand Lodge-Robert Alexander, of
Volcano. R. B. Lucas, of WiIdey
Lodge, presented a paper relating to
property destroyed by the Federal
Army during the late war, with re-
quest that the Grand Lodge call the
attention of Congress to the same
with the request that they be r,im-
bursed for their losses.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26

The Montana Democrats have sew
eral strings to their bow. If they
cannot get their nine members elected
in Silver Bow county admitted to the
Legislature, as they should be, they
can hold the State Senate in dead.
lock during ninety days, which is the
legal limit of its session. The Dem
ocratic Governor can thereupon ap.
point two Democratic United States
Senators. The Legislature might,
with its rightful Democratic majority
elect two Democrats in theusual way
but the trouble about this is that the
rival Republican Legislature would
elect two Republicans. and the body al
Washington would count them in.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1889-11-26

The Washington Post of recent
date publishes an interview with Jas.
D. Butt, ESQ.,, of this county, in
which that gentleman gives highly
descriptive relation of trip over the
West Virginia Central Railroad and
the wonderful development and fur
Their capabilities of the section of the
State traversed by this road.