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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

VISITING AUaUsTA.-In 1852. when Colonel
W. II. Shuey of this county opened the North
WeStern Observer office at Buckhannon, Upshur
county, John H. little was his foreman. MIR.
little afterward established the Smithburg
Trumpet in Washington county, Maryland.
After running it sometime. he bought out the
Shepherdstown Register and conducted 1t sue
cesstully between twenty and thirty years. be-
fore and since the war, but has now sold it
out and quit the business. Though in the
neighborhood fsiXty, he seems in his prime.
He has been during the past week at Mt. Tabor
church as a delegate from the Shepherdstown
church to the Lutheran Synod. He called at
the SPECTATOR office as he was leaving for his
home. lie met some Stonewsll Brigade COM
rades during his brief stay in town. He was a
member of the Old Second. He also promises
us lift on Cumberland Valley Railroad ex.
tension as he passes Winchester.
EX-TYPo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

ct F RE IA N,'-This is the title OF a
handsome eight-page illustrated paper pub
lished at Indianapolis. Indiana, in the interest
of the colored people, by Edward E. Cooper
1t is neat looking paper, we'll printed and
profusely illustrated. w. j. II. Cabell, of this
city, is the agent for 1t. The subscription price
is $40 year in advance.
From its editorial column we copy the fol-
lowing paragraphs:
1.-THE Republican party could do much more
necessary good for the brother in black" had
1t mind to-"
"The Australian Ballot System will reduce
the vote of the Afro Americans in Indiana
this fall. The pleasant features' of voting
such as the days work. and "got to see a
man" become unnecessary under the.Austra-
liam idea. We estimate reduction of one
fifth the vote at least. Another detriment is
the supposed complexity of the system and
yet voter that cannot comprehend the sys-
tenn is not per Sc. fit subject to exercise the
elective franchise, whatever his complexion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27


During Mr.. Hoar's speech in the Senate
Wednesday in favor of the passage of the
Force bill, that notorious Massachusetts
Senator said
"A majority of the people of the United
States believe firmly to-day that for four
teen years the House of Representatives
had been usurpation, and that, for four
years, an usurper had sat in the executive
chair of the nation" Aud yet Mr.. Hoar
knows that though New York and Indiana
were bought with money for Mr.. Harrison,
Mr.. Cleveland received majority of one
hundred thousand of the popular vote of
the country and a million majority of the
white vote. Aud he also knows that his
face appears in the picture Of those by
whose fundamentally the monumental
fraud of the nineteenth century, the steal
ing of the Presidency in 1876, was perpe-
trated and made effective-AleTanariG Ga
1offs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
The Forum.

Elizabeth Stuart Phelps article in the August
number of The Forum on 1.-The Decollete in Mods
ern Life' has caused such demand for that
number that a second edition has bean Issued.
The Forum for September will contain poll
teal essay on money Interests in Political AT
fairs" by E. L.. Godkin, editor New York Ecen-
ing Post, in which Mr.. Godkin traces to the
growth of protection the enormous and alarm
ing increase of the influence of money In poli-
tics, which he regards as the most important
political fact of our time. In the same number
Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama, replies to
Senator Chandeliers recent article on The Fed
eral Control of Elections" Other articles in this
number will be 1.-THE Training of Teachers"
by President G. Stanley Hall, of Clark Uni
versity; 1.-THE Christianity OF the Future" by
Professor John S. Blackie, of Edinburgh, Scot
land; "The Latest Astron omical News" by
Professor Charles A. Young. of Princeton; ''Pro-
lection Against Tornadoes." by Lieut. John P.
Finley; as well as articles by Simon Sterne, Ed
ward Everett Hale, James E. Murdoch, M. j.
Savage and Alice E. Ives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

During the debate in the Senate Thurs
day on the tariff bill Mr.. Vest produced
the price lists of American agricultural i'm
piements at Buenos Ay es, and compared
them with the prices of identically the
same implements in the United States, to
show that they were sold in South America
at prices much below those at which they
were sold at home. The same facts, he
said, existed as to Canada and Mexico, SO
that American manufacturers were "plun-
dering the people of the United States
under the protective tariff Every word
he said was true as gospel, but, of course,
it had no effect upon tie republican ma
jority of the Senate, SO the tax on the
articles referred to was allowed to remain
as printed 10 the bill. And yet the high
tax advocates tell the farmers the pro-
tective tariff is laid for their especial bene-
fit. In doing SO they insult the intelli-
gence of thu men to whom thefc remarks
are essed.-Alex. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
Sales of Real Estate.

Mr.. Robert Watkins has purchased hou Sc
and lot on Winthrop street, from Mr.. ]. .Gra'
ham for $1,000.
DIR. A. B. Arthur has bought at $1,000 the
House on the corner of Main aud New streets
which adjoins the other property he owns on
that block. He now owns allSthe buildings
from the Opera-House to New street and run
ming back to the Engine House on that street.
Mr.. 3. F. Eskle has bought of Mrs. Louisa A.
Smith, Executrix of Orlando Smith, the va
cant lot on the corner of Lewisi and Johnson
streets at 500.
Charles T. Hammond has bought two lots in
the Harrison Survey of R. A. Blakemore at $500
and $3.50 respectively.
II. L. Wilson has bought of same one lot al
5000.
The Staunton Land Company bought of ]. R
Taylor. Executor. a lot on N. Augusta street
at $500.
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From the Highland Recorder.]
District Conference.


The Rockingham District Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, will con-
vene in the Methodist church at Monterey,
Va, Tuesday morning September End at o.
clock.
The opening sermon will be delivered at IL
O'Clock; a. M, OF the same day by Rev. Jonn
W: Wolfe of the Augusta circuit. Wednesday,
at IL O'Clock Rev. Samuel X. Cox, d. D., OF
Harrisonhurg, will deliver q lecture-subject:
"The Distinctive Peculiarittes of Method1sm."
Wednesday evening at 7:30 O'Clock Rev. J. La
timer Kibler of Waynesboro. will preach on
will preach at IL O'Clock q. M, on Thursday on
Sunday schools: and in the afternoon of the
same day short Sunday school mass meet
ing will be held. at which addresses will ba
delivered by delegates present. There VIII De
business sessions on the morning and after,
noon of each day during the conference, ana
preaching at night
The public is cordially invited to attend all
the sessions and services of the Conference.
The committee publish the names of the
delegates. Clerical and Lay, and the homes to
which they are assigned, and adds
Should any delegate fail to see his name In
the above list let him come all the same, and
a comfortable home will be open to him. Del
egates not acquainted in the town Will on
their arrival, report at the church, and they
will be shown to their homes.
W. II. MATTHEW,
E. M. ARBOGAST,
Tom II. SLAvEN,
Committee.
The delegates from this city are assigned as
follows:
Rev. J. II. Waugh, d. D., and wife at Mr.. r.
S. Cunningham's; Major ]. W.Newton at Hon.
c. P. Jones's; Rev. j. T. Williams and Mr..
Reeves Gait at j. G. Mathenys.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
Cum,erIand valley r. r. Extension.

There will be a meeting of the people of the
head of Middle river at Summerdean at o.
clock the 50th instant, to consider means of
inducing the road to extend its line along the
eastern base of Little North Mountain. Mr..
John 81. ZittIe. formerly editor of the Shep-
herdstown Register, in answer to the guess
ton, what chance have we for the road, and
what must we do?' says. You must show up
your resources and advantages, and give the
company free right Of a0dy.
Unless this be done long time may yet
elapse ere the road extends beyond its present
terminus at Winchester. All should bear this
in mind, and not go to fighting it for damages.
The section of this route from North River Gap
to Kerr's Creek particularly needs to do what
it can to reduce the cost, owing to the Compel
ing route via Lebanon White Sulphur and
Goshen. The citizens along that route from
the Rockbridge line via Deerfield and Hultz's
Gap have already promised the Pittsburg and
Glasgow r. r. Co., the free privilege and they
may readily grant 1t to another company also
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

CARTER-WATTs-OnD unlap's creek, Allegha
ny county, on the 10Th instant, by Rev. Geo.
NJ. Jamson, Mr.. Daniel L. Carter and Miss
Anna NJ. Watts.
HERN-JoNEs-On Sunday, August 18th, 1890
at the residence of Mr.. VIM. r. Johnson, near
Lewisburg, by Rev. @. M. Bragg, Mr.. iona
than HerD, OF Greenbrier. and Miss Cornelia
Jones. of Monroe county, w. Va.
KEENY-HEDRICK-On Wednesday. August
18th, 1890, at Anderson, Monroe county, by
Rev. s. V. Hildebrand, MIR. Samuel e. Keeny
and Miss Virginia Hedrick, all of Greenbrier
county, w. Va.
ARMENTROUT-TANNER list, 1871, near
Laurel Hill, Mr.. John +. Armentrout and
Miss Maggie Tanner.
SPRoUSE-WINsER-Aug 18th, 1890, near
Craigsville, by Rev. II. e. smith, MIR. William
SprOuse and Miss Elizabeth Wjnser.
FAIDLEY-LAMBERT-August Goth. 1880, at
Churchville, MIR. Henry K. Faidley and Miss
Florence, daughter of Mr.. l.. A. Lambert, Of
jennings Gap.
ton, Illinois, the home of the bride, MIR. John
Hawpe Bare, late of Avis, this county, and
Miss Emma Loving, daughter of Mr. j. NJ
Loving, of Bloomington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
The sansersvilIe Meeting.

A railroad meeting was held at Sangersville
the 9th, presided over by Mr.. John w. Crist.
with Mr.. B. Vint as Secretary. Messrs. 8. II.
Eavey, ]. w. Crist, Martin CARRIER. John e.
Phillips. George w. Michael, James M. Kira-
COTE, Amos W. Diehl, David p. Sanger and
Henry Miller. were appointed delegates to the
mass meeting to be held in Staunton Septem-
Der 18th. Messrs. J. L. Arehart, James Y. Nc
Cutchan. E. g. Crist, B. Vint. II. B. Altman
and Mcdaniel Ruff were appointed by the
chair committee to ascertain and publish the
agricultural and other resources OF that part OF
the county. The delegates to the September
meeting were instructed to say that. 1--WE will
aid the Cumberland Valley railroad by giving
right of way, or making the damages reason
able and in fact in any and every way we may
feel ourselves able,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
.X-TYPO,

SALEM ROANOKE COUNTY, VA. The Salem
Improvement Company has issued 10000 cop
les OF pamphlet of 81 pages. giving the at
fractions and advantages of that place for in
vestment in industrial enterprises, and for
residences. The contents are The rapid prog
ress in ten months; The attractions and adj
vantages of..Salem A list of industries; Article
from the Forum; New England Press Assoca
tons visit Salem.
Those who wish this pamphlet mailed to
any oftheir friends should send list of names
to the President of the Salem Improvement
Company.
The late hour at which we received a copy
prevents a more extended notice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

There is more catarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be inclrable. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney 6 Co., To-
ledO, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses of from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one hun.
bred dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address,
F. j. CHENEY s. CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
GB Sold by druggists, 75c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
Tournament in Highland.

The tournament near Monterey, Highland
county, heretofore announced came off at the
appointed time. A special to the Richmond
Times says!-
Among the nights were the following: NJ. G.
McCIung, knight of "The Lone Starr who took
the first houor, GROWING Miss Kate Gibson
queen of love aud beauty; Louis McClung.
Dena Canchoff first maid of honor; Preston
Boggs, knight of "Pendleton," browning
Miss Gertie Bowman, second. s. B.
johnson, knight of 1.-The Potomac" crown
ing Miss Katie Fleisher, third; E. M. Arbo-
CAST, knight of '.Righland." browning
Miss Anna McNulty fonrth. The other
knights were: Willie Boggs, Franklin" John
]. Ktnkea ..of the Vest" j. FL. Hevener. 'soi
the Valley;'' John M. Cunningham. "of Mon
terey;" s. B. Sieg, '.of the Da!e;" W; B. Ander.
Tennessee" Arby Jones, ''of East Highland;
Baxter Dohorty, "of West Virginia." and w
NJ. Trimble. "of San Salvador" a.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE W. l..
AsYLUM.-The amusement hall OF the w. Il
Asylum was well filled last plight to hear Miss
Fannie Hunt of New Orleans. vocalist OF the
highest repute. Miss Hunt is at the Mozart In
this city. she is a lady most highly esteemed
for her worth in society and for mental gifts
and culture. The occasion was one of much
interest and was attended by ladies and gen
tlemen from the city in addition to the officers
and many inmates of the Asylum for whose
benefit particularly she accepted the invitation
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

THE CAN EXPLODED AND SHE WAS
BURNED TO DEATH. Minnie Rsnick, a
half grown little colored girl, met with her
death on Tuesday under most distressing
circumstances With companion, she
was starting fire with matches and the
coal oil can,' and the same old story follow
cd. The matches served to ignite the oil
and the can exploded and threw the burn
ing contents over the child. She was terri
bly, burned and after lingering il great
agony for about four hours she died. She
was Q daughter of Asbury Rsnick and the
accident occurred at the end of Lewis ST..
on the eastern side of the town.-Roct.
bridge NelgS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Nor A CANDIDATE.-Mr. VIM. ii. Evans,
Of Amherst county, in card to the AM
herst Neay Era, makes the following an
nouncement as regards his candidacy for
Congress in this the Tenth district -
s'As the matter now stands, will say
that I will not announce myself oandi-
date for Congress, or for any other office Or
place, public or private. have lived fifty
eight years without doing SO, and l think
will continue upon that line to the end Of
nav chapter.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
Hear and Trap.

The Shenandoah Herald says; "a week or
ten days ago, Mr.. Harvey Riffey, living near
the mountain west of st, Luxe, this county,
set large steel bear trap in the mountain
several miles from his home. On visiting the
place few mornings after, he found that the
bear had been caught, but had gone Off with
the trap. For some distance the trail was
plain, but was finally lost, aud the mot care
full search by MIR. Riffey and humber of
others has not resulted in finding< the big
game. Sore days ago a MIR. Hiesaman. of
Hardy county, West Va, was crossing the
mountain back of Liberty Furnace when his
horses became frightened at the sight OF a
huge black bear standing in the road with a
large steel trap firmly fastened to his front
leg. Mr.. Hieshman approached it carefully,
and by shouting and throwing stones scared it
away far enough TO enable him to pass with
his team. A number of the Liberty and st.
Luke hunters have since been out securing
the noun ains, but without success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
LUTHERAN SYNOD. The Synod of the Evan

LUTHERAN SYNoD.-The Synod of the Evan
gelist Lutheran church held Its annual meet
ing at Mt. Tabor Church last week. 1t was
largely attended by all denominations. The
entertainment of delegates was confined to the
Lutherans. and all seemed to enjoy the daily
assembling. Each day at noon business was
suspended for sermon, and each sermon was
succeeded by picnic of the olden time, to
which all were made most heartily welcome.
The exercises were closed on Sunday night
after a sermon by Rev. Mr.. Mann of Mt. jack
cor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

As matter of course the Force bill is
not literally dead, and all danger of perpe-
trating upon the country some such mon
strous legislation cannot be regarded as
past until the Republicans are turned out
and the Democrats turned in. When a
patriotic Democrat occupies the place now
held by Mr.. Speaker Reed, and loyal
safe from the danger of outrage. Not un.
til then. We confidently believe that time
is rapidly coming.-Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
There were fine Italians wounded.

THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.-The reunion
of the blue and the gray at Knoxville, Ten
nessee, October 7, s and 8, promises to be a
notable event. The reunion is to be under
the auspices of the city authorities and the
Confederate and Grand Army posts of that
city. It is expected that at least 20, 900 vet
Grams will be in attendance, and prepare
lions are being made to take care of 80, 900
people. Gov. Gordon, of Georgia, will be
one of the most popular and prominent
figures at the reunion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

BARN BURNED BY LIGHTNING.-The large
fine new barn. not quite completed. on the
farm of the late William Hanger. near koiner's
store, was struck by lightning the 2lst Instant,
and, with the contents, totally destroyed. The
farm is in the possession of tenant. MIR. Noah
Switzsr. He had stored all his wheat and hay
in the barn, which was also the storage for his
farming implements, of which he had COM
plete outfit. All these were destr oyed-the
horses and some harness only saved he had
no insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

CUT HIS ARM WITH A STRAwCUTrER.-John
a small son of Mr.. 81. A. S. Hamilton, near
Fishersville, accidentally made a severe cash
in his arm whilst using q straw cutter on the
23rd instant. His father was much alarmed
because of inability to stop the flow of blood
before DIR. Watson, who had been sent for,
could arrive but he got there as quickly as II
was possible, and soon effected the desired re-
suit. He is doing very well and out of dan
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

The BoTToM.-"In half of this term, "
says the St. Paul Globe, "the republicans
have found the bottom of the treasury"
Yes, and by the pension bills, etc., pick
ed hole in it, through which will pass. for
the next generation, half the revenues of
the eountry.-Charlottesvi6 Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT. - Sunday
night about o'clock a most disa strous wreck
occurred near Vicker's Swift CHI, on the Norfolk
and Western railroad.
A west bound freight train struck COW.
was thrown from the track, and the engine
and ten cars were precipitated down an em-
bankment a distance of 40 feet and crashed in
to the huts occupied by Italian and Hungarian
laborers in the employ of the road. The alarm
was given and they fled. but some were killed
and others wounded.
The killed are: William Cook, engineer; ]. s..
Goans, of Christiansburg. brakeman;and Mike
Jarnnette AID Raph lei Nmeralt. Italian labor.
ers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

In the County Court of Rockingham last
week, the Grand Jury made the following pre-
sentiments:
William Freeman. grand laceny.
Bradley Holley. house-breaking.
George L. Jameson, forgery.
BERTHE Miller, assault.
Mollie Tobin assault.
James Price, attempt to murder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Mr.. Ewart has been renomiuated with
out any difficulty by the Republicans in
the third North Carolina district. Mr..
Ewart was the solitary southern republican
in Congress who spoke against the Force
bill. One of the two Virginia Republicans
who voted for that bill will not be a candi-
date for reelection because he knows he
cannot be elected, and the other one is
meeting great opposition in his own party.
In the British Parliament all the Irish
members stand for Ireland. In tho Ameri-
can Congress nearly all the Southern Re-
publicaus stand for the North. 1t is an
evil bird that fouls its own nest.-Alex.
Gaxette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

AN ACCIDENT.-On Wednesday of last week
whilst Mr.. Thomas H. Myers was engaged in
baling straw on the farm of MIR. Harper Har-
man, one mile east of Staunton, the band from
the engine to the baler broke and struck him
on the head with such violence as to ipjure
him very seriously, and to render him uncon-
scious for some time. He has not yet recover
ed from the blow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
rennyson q Dawson's SIP ecialiy Co.

This is new and well-organiZed company
performing in many specially interesting and
pleasing feats as Magicians. Ventriloquists
Acrobats, &C. They will continue their en-
tertainments at a matinee this afternoon and
tonight and deserve a liberal support in their
efforts to amuse and entertain their patrons.
Send your children to the matinee this after
noon and go TO- night yourself If you wish TO
be amused and entertained and to draw a
prize, for they give away many handsome and
valuable presents. We commend this compae
nv to the favorable mention of the Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

FATAL ACCIDENT.-Mr. G. W. F. Mace,
a prominent citizen of Bo!etourt oou ty,
living near Houston, met with fatal acct
dent the evening of the 19sh inst. He was
on load Of straw entering his barn and
was knocked off by cross beam and fell
on his head, breaking his neck. His wife
was in Roanoke at the time, having been
called there By the death of her grapdchild
that day. sEa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

A SUCCESSFUL CAREER.-Mr. James E. Boyd.
of Omaha, the democratic candidate for Cow
ernor of Nebraska, is a native of county Ty-
rome, Ireland. and Sc years OF age He came to
this country in 1877 and resided with bis father
near GAINESVILLE, Ohio. until 1856. His career
in the far West has been an honorable and
successful one. and he is one of the richest and
best citizens of the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Advices received at Glasgow, Va, from
the Hon. William A. Anderson, of Licking
ton, who is in London as the representa-
tive of the Rockbridge Company, an
nounce that the final arrangements for
placing $4,000 for industries in the
city of Glasgow by the English syndicate,
have been made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

All farmers are affected by the price Of
horseshoe nails, because blacksmiths use
such nails and add the cost thereof to the
price they charge for shooting farmers
horses. And yet, the other day, when
Senator Vance asked his republican COL
leagues why it was that while the tag Oh
the nails used in the manufacture of high
priced luxurious furniture had been 1e-
duced by the tariff bill, that on horseshoe
nails was fixed at four cents pound? none
of them had ever word to say.-Alex.
Gazette,