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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

McCRUM.-In Lexington, Va, on Monday, the
10th instant, Mr.. r. Barton McCrum, q drug
gist, in the filth year of his age, after linger-
Ing illness. He leaves widow. a daughter
of Capt. X. l. White, and three children.
STEFFEY.-In Dublin, Wayne county Indiana
on the Sth instant. after a short illness. at the
advanced age of So years, Mrs. Ann Steffey,
relict of the late ]. W. Steffey. and the moth
er of our well-known townsman and teacher +,
j. NJ. Steffey.
EYE.-Near Monterey, Highland county, Mon
day. June 10th, Mr.. enry Eye, aged about II
years.
EKvIN-At Mill Gap, Highland county, June
yth Mr. Geo. w. Erwin, in his S7th year.
BRowN.-June h, 1889, at Brownsburg, Mrs.
Adam Brown. aged about %. Deceased was
sister of John d. Sterrett, of Bells Valley.
CRoFT.-June 18th, 1882 at his home, miles
east of the city, Mr.. Daniel Croft, aged IS
years. Deceased was widower and left six
children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19
Personal.


The marriage of Mr., Robert A. Palmer, and
Miss Ellen Warwick Cameron, daughter of the
late Charles Cameron will take place to-day at
Bethel Church, in this county.
]. W. Rhinehart has bean appointed post
master at Linville, Rockingham county.in the
place of E. Fletcher removed.
Miss Eva Hoge, of Kentucky is on a visit to
her aunt, Mrs. DIR. John 81. Mcpherson, of Lew
isburg, W. Va. She is a niece of Messrs. John
B. and Arista Hoge, of this city.
Mrs. General Malone and Miss Malone, who
have been in Europe tor two.years past: where
Miss Malone has been receiving instruction in
music, will return to this country in the early
fall.
Mrs. Harrison and party have been resting
quietly at Postmaster-GeneralW anamaker's
seaside residence at Cape May Point. Friday
afternoon Mrs. Harrison, her father and baby
Mckee apd'nurse drove to Cape May.
Rev. ]. K. Bott has been assigned as the
pastor of the United Brethren Church of Staun-
ton in the place Of Rev. ]. w. Howe whose
want of health renders him unable to con.
tInue his services as its minister.
The Greenbrier Independent of Thursday last
says; "Mr. James Jackson, ofnear Lewisburg.
started last Saturday to attend the Commence
ment exercises of Roanoke College. He will
return by way of Augusta county. Va where
he will spend several weeks with his daughter
and other relatives there"
The Greenbrier Independent, published at
Lewisburg. WA, says Father T. ]. Duffey,
had brother in Johnstown, about the time
of the fearful calamity there. He left two
hours before the accident occurred Three
Greenbrier men were there-Messrs. John Err.
vine and Edward and John McHale of Will
iamsburg district. All three have been heard
from, and are safe,''
At Dayton, Rockingham county, George W.
Hedrick is appointed Postmaster in place OF
Mary A. Devier, removed; and at Rushville,in
the ame,county, George W. Smith is appoint
ed Postmaster in the piece of A. G. Click, re-
moved.
Mr.. Thomas McCreery, one Of the Alumni of
the D., D. IL B. Institution, and editor Of the
Buchannon, (W.Va.) Banner. has been visiting
friends in this city. He left on Thursday to
visit relatives in Union, Monroe county, West
Va.
Professor Henry A. Bear,ts rusticating at his
home, Bear Lithia Springs, at Elkton, Rock
ham county.
Misses Attic E. Garrett and Fannie Shackel-
ford are visiting Mrs. John W. Michaels, at
Goshen, where they will enjoy tho delightful
view of the mountain scenery,
Mr. D. F. Ogden. the courteous and efficient
agent at the large station of Stuart's Draft,
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, and Miss B. N.
Houser. daughter of Mr.. William A. Houser,
near Greenville, were married at fhe Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. South. in that place,on
the afternoon of the 18th instant, the pastor
Rev. ]. w. Wolfe, the officiating minister.
1ofI
the same evening, and will spend some time
at the new and elegant summer resort at the
Grottoes, after which they will soiourn for a
while in the lower Valley
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19
Civil Engineer G. Contractor of Public Works
iStaunto7a, "a, June 1889.

SrAUNToN FEMALE SEMINARY.-The follow
ing were awarded diplomas and medals at the
close of the recent session of the Staunton
Female Seminary
Full graduates in the Literary Course-Miss-
es Mary Sieg, Alice Towberman. BERTHE Trib-
bett, Mary Rodeffer: and Julia Abbott.
Graduate in Instrumental Music-Miss Mary
Rodeffsr.
Diplomas in Special departments, and
School in the Literary Course-Annie Zufall,
Emma Havird. Carrie Blackwell, Lizzie Fill
err, Mollie Carpenter.
Star Medal in instrumental Music.-Mary
Rodeffer.
Excellence in instrumental Muslc;-Medal,
Molle Carpenter.
Excellence in Vocal Music.-Medal-Li
Filler.
Improvement in instrumental Music
Medal-Julia Abbott
Excellence in Art-Medal-Emma Hogs.
head.
Highest grade in the completion of the
prescribed course of Languages. -Medal-Julia
Abbott.
Elocution Medal-Lucy Glare.
Excellent department during the four years
course-Alice Towberman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

The B. & o. r. R. company proposes to COM
pei legal Interpretation of the feature of the
Interstate commerce law which is supposed to
prohibit railroads from carrying theatrical and
other show companies at reduced rates, This
announcement will doubtless be a source of
considerable pleasure to show people, who
have long since got tired of paying the regular
fare.-ChdrleSton w. Vd.) Star. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

$1,000 DAMAGES AwARDED.-Whilst Thos.
Cline, son of John Cline of this city, was in
the employ of the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road in its yards at Roanoke, he lost an arm
whilst coupling the cars. He brought suit for
damages in the Hastings Court of that city,
and, on Wednesday last. the jury awarded
him the sum of 81 QUO. He was represented by
Harrison and Tucker of this city and Penn and
Cooke of Roanoke.
The Roanoke Times of the 18th inst, says -
1.-THE closing speech was made by Hon. Harry
st. George Tucker, who consumed about two
hours in the delivery of one of the ablest, most
eloquent and pointed arguments that has ever
been made in the court room ct this city. He
spoke in a clear and distinct manner that evi.
dent carried conviction to the jury who listen
ed attentively to every wo-d that fell from the
lips of the able counsel"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

RIVERSIDE BRICK.-The manufacturers of
brick at Riverside, on the Shenandoah valley
Rair DAD, Rockbridge county. turned out an
other large kiln last week. They are now load
ing seventy thousand bought on the 14th in
slant by Mr.. David W, Flickwir. for the re-
pairs making to the Shenandoah Iron-Works
at Mines, which will soon be in blast.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

WRECK ON THE VALLEY RoAD.-On last Sat
urday the accommodation train on the Valley
Railroad, met with an accident @ miles this
side of Lexington. A Lexington special tele-
gram to the Richmond Dispatch says
IAN axle broke under one of the freig ht-cars
Just after the train pulled off high trestle on
to a big hill, and four cars OF merchandise
ed. TIE track was torn up for considerable
distance. The road was blockaded all day. The
passengers In the rear coaches made narrow
slightly injured"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

TRANSFERS TAKE NoTICE.-We will remind
transfers and others driving horses on the
streets. that in of fire alarms. the reels of
the fire companies have precedence of the right
Of way. Therefore, when an alarm signal is
given all teams should be turned towards the
sidewalks. leaving a clear passage for the
hose reels. The principal signal is at the
house formerly in use of the Augusta Fire Com
pany on New street between Main and Fred
erick streets,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

The Huntington Advertiser calls attention to
the fact that the grave OF Gen. Albert Gallatin
Jenkins, in Green Bottom, few miles this
side of that city. is in terribly neglected con-
dition, and suggests that his remains be re-
moved to the Huntington cemetery and an ap-
propriate monument be placed over them. We
hope the advertisers suggestion will be acted
on as soon as possible. Gen. Jenkins was
brave soldier and a gentleman, and his memory
will live as long as that of Jackson or of Lee
Charleston W To,) Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

SERVICES At Mt. TABOR CHURCH.-There
will be communion at Mt. Tabor next Sunday.
June 23rd.
Prepare tory services Saturday before at "a
o'clock. Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, there
will be Sunday School Children's service.
Lunch will be brought by the people.
Rev. G. Beard will be present and render as
sis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

THE FoREsTs.-Von Bebber, in his work
on ''The Influence of Forest Growth on Gil
mate" says: 1.-THE old experience that the
destruction of woods accentuates climate
extremes, and more especially enhances the
danger of floods, has not thus far been con-
tradicted. Nay, it receives calamitous con-
firmation in the disasters which, in the
South Tyrol, for example, recur SO fro
quently, and which it is vainly sought to
prevent by artificial works" y 1t
is enough 70 say that a century hence, when
the intelligent American Of that day takes
glance backward, he will bitterly denounce
our criminal waste and neglect in the mat
ter Of forestry, and it will be a mystery in
his eyes that we allowed SO many warnings
to pass UNDECIDED, and rushed on to our
doom.
Every suggestion of science and expert
ence warns us to take care of the forests
''Woodman spare that tree" or plant an
other in its place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19
Good Roads.

This is subject. in which all should feel
an earnest interest, and disposition to
give the subject careful consideration. Good,
safe, substantial roads are of great advan-
tage and decided benefit to all classes; and
hence, all should feel disposition to aid,
both by their influence and their material
means, to accomplish work so desirable
and important. There should be a unani-
nous demand in that direction; for nothing
can be more profitable, to community,
than are good, safe, substantial roads.
We have called attention to this matter
heretofore, with, as we think, some effect,
tho results Of which may be seen at diff
terent places where improvements have been
made, beyond the old way. The recent
flood, or high water seems to be an occasion
for further consideration of this subject, as
it leaves so many ostensible evidences of the
Importance Of a change in the policy OF
road-making and woodworking.
Every person capable of proper reflection
must, after careful investigation, be forced
| to the conclusion, that it is to the advan-
tage of sll classes to have good roads, aud
that the advantages and conveniences af-
forded by such roads, far transcend the Ia
Dor and expenses incurred in making such
roads. The amounts saved by good roads,
III WoaL dult IcdT VI Md2OHs,
carriages, and horses, as well as of shoe
leather, would put the roads in good order,
to say nothing of the profanity, oaths, and
abuses that would be prevented, and the
pleasure, safety, and speed that would fol-
low. The distance could be made in less
time and with greater case.
Good roads contribute much to the ap-
pearance, convenience, facility, and prog
ress of a community. They are beneficial
in all the departments and relations of life.
They enhance the value of property, and
give life to the country. Taking this view
of the matter, we cannot we'll see why there
is so little interest taken in this important
department of special, general, and public
enterprise. A few more days work, few
more more days hauling, and few more
dollars expended judiciously each year
would accomplish much. If the whole dis
lance cannot be made, in one year, as it
ought to be, would it not be better in work.
ing the roads, to work certain portions right
each year, keeping the other parts simply
in passable order, and in this way, in the
course of few years, the whole road could
be made good; but to give the whole road
"a lick and a promise" each year, will leave
the road in the same unsatisfactory condi-
ton all the time. Augusta county is NOV
ing in regard to her roads and road system.
Is it not time for Shenandoah and Rock
ingham counties to begin to move in the
same Observation-Disclosures Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19
Along the Chesapeake and Ohio Line

Along the Chesapeake and Ohio Line
Mr.. Harry Frazier, Superintendent Of the
maintenance of way of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad arrived here on official duty In
his car on the 18th instant. Until recently he
had been connected with the Louisville and
| Nashville system. His superior qualifications
| and efficiency were known also to the man.
agement of the Chesapeake and Ohio line
hence his appointment to the important
charge he has assumed. His headq uarters are
| at Cincinnati.
Many of the contemporaries of his youth and
| friends called upon him, extending the warm
est congratulations.
Part of the immediate work in hand by Mr.,
Frazier is the replacing of about one hundred
miles of track with new rails. The rails which
will now go down weigh seventy-five pounds
| to the yard of the heaviest class in use. The
entire distance between this city and the Blue
Ridge Tunnel will be laid with these rails. The
| new lines and connections in the west are
laid with this class of rails, which are ulti-
mately to be placed on all the route.
AS 1t is known that the Railroad manage.
ment will shortly erect a new passenger depot
IN this city, it was natural to make enquiries
| OF Mr.. Frazier about it, as his department has
the general charge OF such matters. 1t will be
ladies and abundance of room for all purposes,
| with water. supply. heat, lights, &C. Moreover
from the correspondence between the commit.
tee of the City Council and railroad officials
the general plan OF the building had been
made.
Mr.. Henry Hutchinson, of the firm of Hoge
& Hutchinson, who is always alive to every
good work along with others who were anxi-
GUS to secure at once better accommodations
for passengers, came across very handsome
and commodious design for such q station, and
forwarded 1t to Mr.. ingalls,, the president of the
railroad. suggesting that such q building would
meet the necessity of the situation here. Mr..
ingalls, referred it to the proper officer, and 1t
is in the papers, and it turns out that the plan
previously adopted for the Stauuton station is
not dissimilar to the one which pleased Mr.
H1tchinsons eye. and 1t has received very
pleasant association in the progress of the
work.
The Chesapeake and Ohio lines are thorough
ly equipped in full numbers and fast running
trains. The vestibule trains are not excelled
anywhere. The mails are all on early time,
and the people locally, as well as those travel
ling long distances, certainly have the fullest
accommodations, and Staunton soon to have
superb passenger accommodations. there may
well be expressed great satisfaction with the
Improvements made and in progress on the
lines OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19
An Engfneer's Opinion.

Editor Of the Spectator The criminal culpa-
bility of those responsible for the construction
of the Conemaugh dam may be seen when you
consider the dimensions of "base" of the en-
bankment that retained the waters of the
lake or reservoir as built, with that which it
should have been. The height of dam is
stated as ITO feet, top 20 feet and base 80 feet
The base should have been 500 feet, or in other
words about five times what it actually was.-
The by-wash or overflow should have been
capable of carrying with ease double the flood
of water that could possibly enter the ressr-
voir. Besides, the by-wash should have been
cut out of solid ground and not in any part OF
the embankment that retained the lake.
With even 500 feet base, the material OF the
puddle trench, and of dam generally, should
have been of the very best, and free of rock
large and small, SO as to ensure oneness and
solidity. A most searching enquiry should be
made into the cause of this calamity. have
had much to do with the designing and con-
structing of water-works and all kinds of pub
lie works generally, but never heard of an
embankment for retaining water.supply SO
inadequate to resist the pressure that was
needed to sustain, as was the one that carried
death and destruction on May 3lst to the in
habitants of the Conemaugh Valley.
G. G. BRUCE
Civil Engineer & Contractor of Public Works.
Staonto7l, "a, June 1889.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

MEETING OF ALUMNI OF UNIVERSITY OF
VA.-A meeting of the Asso citation of the Socl-
ETY. of Alumni of the University of Virginia at
Staunton is called to meet at the Clerks office,
of the City Court P NJ, Saturday, the And,
to appoint delegates to the meeting of the
Society OF Alumni on the..25th and Goth June
at the University.
CHARLES GRATTAN.
Sec. of the Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative, Syrup of Figs. under all conditions
make it their favorite remedy. 1t is pleasing
to the eye and to the taste, gentle. yet eftectu-
al in acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19
FLOODS IN IND1ANA.-A dispatch datet

FLOODS IN INDIANA.-A dispatch dated
Vincennes, Indiana, June 10Th, says
'sThe June floods have worked disaster to
the farmers of southern Indiana who have
on thousands of acres of fine corn and hum
dreds of acres of wheat are covered by
water, which now spreads over the fertile
fields along White river. The farmers
living in White River bottoms have been
driven from their homes to the hills"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19
Local Department..
The Ladies' nelishfed.

J.F. Smith. the exclusive tobacco man, will
sell you good chew for SOc per pound and
Mariana cigar for SC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

THE FURNITURE CoMPANY.-The new manu-
featuring company has completed the outfit
and will commence operations on the Sta of
July. 1t could be commenced at an earlier day
fit were possible to have the water-pipes laid
before that time. 1t is a long distance from the
factory to the main with stone encountered on
much of the route, which requires blasting
The pipes are laid within two hundred yards
of the factory and 1t is presumed that 1t will be
completed and everything in good shape by the
day named.
The boiler, engine. and all the machinery
look to be of the best kinds. Materials are on
hand and orders are ready with which to COM
mence.
The Character OF the buildings and all to
be seen at the factory in connection with the
enterprise looks encouraging.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING-If this is to be
a season of notable electrical disturbances
of the atmosphere, it is remarkable that it
starts off by making SO many churches the
target of the celestial bolts. The embers
of the fire in st. James's Cathedral had
hardly died out when the Church Of the
Immaculate Conception, one of the largest
and Oldest in this city, barely escaped a
similar fate last night. 1t was struck by
lightning and damaged great deal.-N. Y.
Cor. Bait. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

The ugliest and best smoke in Staunton Is
the Mariana Cigar, sold by Child & Shelton
the careful Prescription Druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

Some sceptics say marriage is failure,
but that that is not true was clearly proven
a few days ago in Staunton where dutiful
wife, abandoned by her undutiful husband,
sued her mother.in law for having caused
the estrangement of her husband, and was
awarded $4,000 damages in Judge Nc
Laughlin's court. Marriage can never be a
failure unless its sacred rules and obliga-
tions are violated. -Lynehbwg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

Mr., HARPER HARTMAN SERIOUSLY HURT
On the morning of the 18th Instant, Mr.. Harper
Hartman, was returning from Mr.. Reeves
Catt's slaughter house where he had been. He
was seatad in one-horse jersey, wheel of
which striking large stone threw him off his
balance aud out of the wagon. his head strik-
ing stone. He was painfully hurt, unable to
speak, and unconscious, in which condition he
renamed till the afternoon. DR.. Reese was
summoned to his relief and remained with
him during the day. With ambulance be
was conveyed tie his home,-Dr. Reese and
friends accompanying him. His condition
was supposed to be critical, but yesterday
afternoon he was thought to be better.
TROUBLE AT HARRIsoNBURG.-There is q
hitch in the appointment of postmaster at
Harrsonburg. Sullivan was appointed, but he
has not yet received his commission, and he
msy n ot as the Malone men are moving &C.
lively to prevent it, That would be fnfiicting
Sullivan with the fate of Misunderstanding the
official plum within reach but denied the pos
session.
There promises to be some fun over the
Stauntoh postofie, and Mahone's hand will
probably be felt here as elsewhere.
-~-N>
THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CITY MIS-
SION, will be held on the fourth Thursday OF
every month, at o'clock P. NJ, at the resi-
dence OF Mrs P. II. Trout.
All persona whS have been engaged in this
work, are earnestly asked to attend theee
meetings.
By order of the President,
MRS. P. II. TROUT,
MRS. w. L. OLIVIER Sec.
Valley VirgInian and vlndicator please
copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

Ease the babe (rrom one day old or more)
from pain, by using Victor InfantsI Relief Alb
soIutely Observation-Disclosures. Csc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

c. o. Herring. the polite and attentive gro
Gerry man, wants you to try his Mariana CT
ar,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-19

A. M. Doyle, of Columbus, Ca, says
From my own experience, know Sellers
Liver Pills to be the best in use.' They
cure malaria, etc.