Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

pens in the affairs of life that words Of en-
couragement acts which manifest heart
felt interest, and the open way to assist by
testimony of the worth Of neighbor and
the good he can do when an opportunity ID
offered, are of greater value than money.
The meetings referred to and the move
ments among the people now occupying
much attention is for the extension of the
Cumberland Valley Railroad, a continuous
Southern line commencing at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, and completed to Win
chester, Va. 1t was not extended to Win
chester that it's trunk should end at that
place. 1t will be extended, and its destiny
is unquestionably Southwark. That line
in its extension presents the beat, the
quickest, and the most available opportu-
nifty for the long line of cou ntry on the
western side of the Valley of Virginia to
obtain railroad advantages. It's prolong a
ton Southwark must, of necessity, have in
view great leading designs in connection
with Southern commerce and travel. Local
considerations are secondary, but not neces-
sarily of small Importance. The whole
proposed route through the Valley is the
equal of any other in agricultural, mineral
and lumber resources, and the superior Of
all in the number and excellence of its
health giving fountains and summer resorts.
The movement for the extension of the
Cumberland Valley line has passed beyond
a local or county effort. By the 18th of
September, when the appointed delegates
and all who feel the least interest in the
matter, whether residing on the line or
elsewhere in the Valley counties, shall at
tend the Convention in Staunton, as they
are cordially invited to do, to aid this enter
prise, it will show the popular strength of
the people SO vitality interested in decisive
and earnest effort. The people then as.
sembled will show what they have, and de-
monstrate what they can do for liberal
and generous consideration on the part of
the railroad authorities. The matter
should be continued and worked up to a
conclusion, -snufing victory in the air.
1t will be time enough to contemplate
failure when it comes. To make the effort
first and last is approved by every man
interested. The way to gain success, if
right, is always to believe it possible
When effort is made in that way the sever
est defeat causes no reproach, and but
nerves the resolute man to increased exer-
ton in the future.
We repeat, in conclusion, if the advan-
tages desired for our people by the extern.
sion of the Cumberland Valley Railroad
shall be gained, it will be the result of
strong, prompt, earnest effort. The sooner
and the more resolute the effort, the sooner
the realization, and the greater the pros.
perity to follow.
A PoETEss MARR1ED.-Miss Ida Lewis
Watson, who is called the New England
poetess of passion, and Mr.. Francis W.
Higgins, recently of St. Louis, were
united in marriage in Boston Thursday
Several false announcements of the we'd
dug have been made, but last Thursday the
nuptials were quietly solemnized at the
Holy Cross Cathedral. No one was pres
ent but the members Of the BRIDES family.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Father Roland, of the cathedral, who also
celebrated the nuptial mass. The bride,
who is tall, dark-haired, blue-eyed, and
stately looking, was most becomingly at
tired in white frost plush wedding robe,
with full court train. The dress was OF
original design, modification of Spanish
idea of far-away date. Mr.. Higgins is a
Southerner. He served with distinction in
the Confederate army, and after the war
went West, where he became connected
with lucrative mining schemes, principally
in the Black Hills. Mr.. Higgins, who has
dash of the romantic in his makeup,
conceived very pretty idea in regard to
the wedding ring. Instead of purchasing a
ring in the conventional way from some
.jeweler, he himself mined the quartz,
PANIED it out with his own hands, had it
smelted under his own eyes and took it to
a jeweler and had it made into the heavy
gold band which his wife nov wears.
SENATOR CARLISLE MAKES A POINT