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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
VOL. IN.---NUMBER 1876.
strings, and thcn Tho dark despair Of de

strings, and then the dark despair Of de
feat.
But some know nothing Of that deadly
strife. They have been told Of the heroism
then displayed. and have read, until their
blood tinglCd. of the fOrtitudc against heavy
odds Of the fathers and grandfathers. ofolder
brothers and uncles, and Of pale women,
anNiously waiting, protected only 10y their
bondsmeu, faithful unto death IN many
cases, for the return Of loved ones, for whom
they have kept many fearful vigil. while
they toiied 10 send them clothing and stint
ed themselves 10 send the best Of what little
they had.
THAI NENERAIFD MEMORY.
All of these. however. sink their various
feelings in one great throb of tender love
and reverence for him. who could not turn
his sword against his state; who uudi--
urlod 10y vanity or YcNatiou Of spirit
moved calmly and scrcnely through the four
year, history Of the conflict. enduring VIC
tory without olation, suffering defeat with
ont "a murmur except, perhaps, thc heart
Wrn- grief 40 thc death Of SO many of bis
followers, and who when finally ne was 10y
overwhelming force compelled 20 relinquish
au save honor. retired % private lifc, the
Christian warrior In every heart, iu every
mind To-day bat one name is held the
name of Robert T.. lee.
NOT A LOST CAUSE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
OPENING PRAYER

Delivered by General Lees Old Pa,iof,
Rev. Dr. Charles Minnigerod.
At the conclusion Of General Ilrlf's elo-
quent and most felicitous remarks. Rev.
DIR. Charles Minnieorode. who Na- thcn
rector, and now rector emeritus. Of t..
Paul's Church, where President Davis and
General Lee both wo-n.ppad during their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
History Of the Movement for
Its Erection.
ENTHUSIASTIC VETERANS MEET.
Addressed b! Hon. Jefferson Dayl General
Early and Others,
An Association Tormed-The Ladies Lend
Their Aid - Conversion Laid-De-
scription OF the statue-Incidenis
of the Day it Was Taken To its
site--A TOretastc of En-



When the news, flashed from Lexington
Va. ON the night of October l2th, 1870, that
the spirit Of the noble, the valiant. the peer
less and the immortal Robert Edward Lee
had, that day, passed from earth to Heaven,
was announced in The cpublic press on the fol-
lowing morning, a wall ofanguish arose from
tire depths Of the hcartofeycry man. woman
and child in the beautiful Southland. For
there were living then many men who had
FOUGHT with lee; many women who had
loved and admired the majestic chieftain
and many chiidron-now grown-who had
been taught by these same noble women 10
revere the wonderful commander, who
with comparatively speaking. bare hand
mil Of Worn-out. ragged and hattlc-scarred
HEROES, had more than hold his own for so
many long weary months and years. vir-
mally against the world. and actually
AGAINST armies whose ranks. no matter how
frequently docimaied. were speedily ro-
rruiied with soldiers drawn from All the ua-
lious of Europe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
LEES FAME SUPERIOR TO BRONZE.

NV friends, if it is expected that shall
on this occasion deliver eulogy on General
Lee. YOU will be disappointed. haze not
the language with which TO give expression
70 my estimate OF the greatness aud good
ness of his character. will say, however.
that. as extended a. is his fame. the world at
large has not fully appreciated the tran
scendant abilities Of General Lee, nor real
lied the perfection of his character. Noone
who has not witnessed the aflectionate kind
ness and gentleness, and often playfulness,
of his manners in private, his great self
control and dignity in dealing with impor
tant public affairs, the exhibition OF his
high and unyiclding sense Of duty ON all oc
casions, and the majestic grandeur Of his
action and appearance in the shock Of battle,
can form more than an approximate esti-
mate of his real character.
Monuments Of marble or bronze can add
nothing 10 the fame OF General Lee. and 10
nerpetuate il, il is not necessary that such
sboiild be erected. But the student of his
tory in future ages, who shall read OF The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
nos. JEFFERSON DAVIS.

Elected Permanent Chairman of the Meet
ing.
After an absence Of few minutes the
committee ON permanent srganlIatioh'
through their chairman, General Terry,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29

world. good men everywhere moulned the
loss him WhO in life, was the noble 81 eN-
cmuar of his times. of all that Is good ana
true. and great in human nature; ana 4
cry OF anguish was wrung from the hearts u
ali true Confederate soldiers, which was
cVuallcd only hy that which came up lfohl
the same hearts when the fact was realized
that the sword Of Robert +. Lee was
sheafhcl forever. and that the banner
90 which his deeds had given such lustre
wa. fiuled amid gloom and disaster. Aiter
the first burst Of ericf had subsided. the in-
uuirv arose in the breasts Of all: W hat can
We do 10 manifest our esteem and Ncnera-
fiou for him we loved so WellF 1t was but
necessary that the suggestion should ue
made. fO elicit AN expression of the general
sentiment. thought thatl could take the
ubsry of making that suggestion 10 my old
comrades. and /, therefore, made the call
uud. rN hlch Won ere here assembled. Al
tA0u.1 mlde tnst call a. the former senior
iu r'uk uf aii ihe officers OF Inc
Armt of \rri Hrr Virginia. now Nv
ing iu ihc State. ide~ir. tO say to you that
at the t0mD 0f General iec all distinctions
of rank cease. IA. private soldier Who, I'D
tattered uniform and with sore ana bleed
ing feet. followed the banner upheld by Lee
and jackson. and did not desert his post or
skulk in the hour Of danger. but did hi7
duty faithfully to the end Of the war and Is
now doing his duty by remaining true 10 the
principles for which he f0ught-is the peer
Of the most renowned in fame or exalted IN
rank among the survivors. lie has an
equal share i'm the proud heritage leit US III
the memory Of the glorious deeds and eN-
alted virtues of our great Chieitain. All
such | greet ard welcome here. rs do those
of every rank. claiming them all is my
friends comrades. and brOther~.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-29
THE MEETING

"Lynchburg. Va. October -,
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-16
IL MAN

vNAcovAiNrlp TINE oEooRAp+v o. TINE COUNTRY VIII
OBTAIN sucA INFORMATION FROM srvoy o. THIS NAP or TIL
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-16
CHANGE OF TIMk.
OommencingMonday, Oct. Is, 1880

alag Station; at which Passenger trains
will stop on signal or notice to Conductor.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-16

I MIxtu BttWtvH blHBHHH HHu lSU 1fTTs01.
Stage Connections.
At Norridgewock, for Skowhegan and Mer-
GER; at Arson, for Sawyers Mills, tStarksl; at
No 4 asJTI, foT Nortn anu n est New portland.
De ID River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At Bin CHAM
for Forks aud Moose River.
Trains connect at Oakland with trains to and
from Boston, Portland, Lewis on. Wa'erville.
Augusta, Gardiner, SkOwhegan and Bangor.
". M. a YEh, Supt
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-16
MISCELLANY.


fora better washing compoundthnn savena. Every
bod likes that tries II. Just try one pack
age yourseif. useful ptescniineHerypHekage.
The directory ruled at one time. 1t wasn't
merely city directory.
For wounds and naammations. Johnson's Ano-
1yne Liniment is healing and soothing.
"oh boshl A patent medicine" Wait until you
try Johnson's Anodyne Liniment my friend.
You cant teach an old dog new tricks, but you
can buy new dog.
"Does your mother know you re out p asked
boy of his little brotAer. "Ics, she does,
was the answer, "for one bottle of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup has knocked my cold into cooked
hat, you bet.
There are some politicians who have to be
showed under before they learn the drift OF
public opinion.
A few applications of Salvation Oil will in
stantly relieve stiffness in the neck or joints.
"Those waves remind me of the servants
had last year" 80 green" "No, breakers.
All humors of the scalp, letter sores, and dan
druh cured, and falling hair checked; hence,
badness prevented by using Halls Vegetable
Scilian Hair Remover.
~ hear that Putemof has paid the debt Of
nature" "Ies, he had to, poor fellow. He
couldn't get an extension Of time
! Catarrh is in the blood. No cure for this dan
gerous disease is possible until the poison is
thoroughly eradicated nom the system. For
this purpose, Aver Sarsaparills is the best and
most economical medicine. Price 81. Six
bottles 81. Worth 70 a bottle.
The total cranberry crop of the country is es-
timated at nearly sou, 900 bushels. This is en-
couraging news for the sugar raisers.
1t is dangerous to tamper with irritating liquids
| and exciting snnis. Use Ely's Cream balm which
| is safe and pleasant. and is easily applied. II
cures the worst OF catarTh, cold in the head
hay fever, giving reiiei from the frst application
The children's health must not be neglected
Cold in the head and snuiles bring catarrh ane
lung affections. Ely's ream balm cures at once
II is perfectly safe and easily applied into the nos
trils 1t also cures caarrh, the worst cases yield
ing to it.
Honor among thieves is simply light-hnger
ed or burglatorial courtesy extended to gentle
men in the same line OF business.
The success Of Old Saul's Catarrh Cure in
duces limitations, aud there are many OF them
Insist on getting Old Saul's and take no othe
or you'll get lefs. At all dealers for 20 cents.
liyou want your baby to look bright, do nc
put il to sleep with laudanum, when restles'
but use DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. % cents Dol
tie.
Jones takes his baby out in his push cart e'
cry day He says well-bred child should hav
morning roll.
WANTED.
We want an A No. Agent in this county I
once, to take charge Of our business. and cor
duct the sale Of one of the very best, most me-
itorious, and taste st selling inventions ever o
fered to the American people. To the rigi
person we will ray liberal salray or allow
large commission. For full particulars addfe'
VOLTAIC BELF CO.,
No 2lS, Marshall, Mich.
A man must have the gift Of CAB to secul
political prefermcnt, but unless he has also Il
gift OF grab, no office would be Of any particuli
benefit tc him.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-16
POETRY.
STRANGED.

Twas yesteriay-on meeting
We passed word or two.
And parted In a moment
with but light sdieu-
Why was II going homexard
My heart beat to tune
We heard one night together
Beneath the summer noonf
rhyme 10 was of 0oethes
With mellow music blent-
Tell me how love comethf"
We smiled In loves confetti
And tell me how love goeth."
LIES vision DER us rose
We breathed the words together
On to the tender close.
All why should remember,
Now that the years are spent,
How, hand In hand, we echoed:
1T was not love that wentf'
Like a warm zephyr straying
From out some fairer cline
Floats down the chilly distance
The music and the rhyme
-And tell me how love goeth'"
stu, sometimea. unreprtssed.
My heart calls through.the sllenca,
When hours are loneliest
Away the thought hatever
Has LIES estranging meant
Too sadly remember
1T was not love that went"
= Mary Espy Thomson In New York Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-18
Chamber Of Commerce

OF THE PASSENGER STATION c, d
O. RAILRoAD-THE PENDLEToN ROAD.
AT the meeting of the Chamber Of Commerce
on the 9th instant. Mr.. James r. Taylor, Jr.,
introduced the matter Of the restoration of all
the accommodations at the passenger station
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, as they
were before the injury sustained 18th April.
The proceedings in favor thereofwere forward
cd TO Mr.. NJ e. Ingalls,. President, on the 9th.
and his reply thereto was received on the 14th,
which Is as follows
CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY Co.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. :
RICHMOND, VA, June 18th. 1890.
Mr. J, .. SHIELDS, Secretary,
Staunton, Va.
DEAR SIR:-I am in receipt of your valued
favor of the 18th Instant Please convey to
expressions. We will restore the passenger
station to its former conditions in the next few
weeks. Yours truly,
M. E: INGALLS,, President.
At the meeting q committee was appointed
to take into consideration the practicability of
securing shorter and q better wagon road
across the mountain In the Northwestern part
of Augusta county adjoining Pendieton county,
w, Va, with the view of securing more of the
wagon trade of that county to Staunton. Mr.
the committee in carrying out the instructions
of the Chamber, which was discussed by sew
eral mem bers, among them MessrS. Jacob d.
Hanger and M. b. Hamrick. who have person.
al knowledge of the situation of the present
highway and the advantages to the trade of
Stanton that would ensue Ifs road were open
ed upon the short line proposed. The commit
tee also reported the result OF an interview had
aging. The committee was continued and will
proceed further in the matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-18
The History OF the Past Teaches af.e
Entnrp


Here are the returns of the 240th Grand
Monthly Drawing OF the Louisiana state Lot.
terry which occurred at New Orleans. La, May
1sth 1890. Ticket No. As $50 drew the first cap
ital prize of $780, 900. 1t sold in twentieths
at 81 each. Two were collected through the
Tacoma National Bank, Tacoma, Wash; on G
through the First National Bank, Concord N
H.; !oae through the Farmers and Traders
Bank, Greensboro. KS: one through First Ma.
tional Bank, Jackson. Tenn; ,one held by AL
bsrt Cobb. Boston, Mass; one by MRS. Ellen
Foote, Danbury, Conn.,; one to John KiIgallon
20il Firth Street, Philadelphia. Pa; one by
". Il. Sehubsl, $50 JeifcrsOa Street. Philadel-
phia, Pa; one by William Waldrof 400 N. Gay
Street, Baltimore, Nd. etc, Ticket No. SC, SIS
drew the Second Capital Prize of 800 coo sold
as a whole to Alfred a. Marcus, l27 Dartmouth
Street. Boston, Mass, and was collected thro'
the Central National Bank there. Ticket No
35,2s7 drew the Third Capital Prize of $50, coo,
sold in twentieths at 81 each one to Lewis &
Curry, Pawtuoket, R. l.; another one collected
through Kidder, Peabody & Co., Boston, Mass;
one to 8. Mackendorn, 3U Eighth Ave, Nav
York; one to e. H. Davis. Al Maiden Lape, New
York; one To Gastoa d CASTOR, Dallas. Texas;
one to Jacob Rsc1t, 6S5 BroaiRay. New York;
one collected through North Texas National
Bank, Dallas. TexaG one 10 ]. Blendermau.
100 West Street. New York, etc. Ticket No.
O., 647 drew the Fourth Capital Prize OF s25 eco
and was sold to parties In New Orleans, New
York, Grand Rapids, Mich, Galveston. Texas,
and Montreal, Canada. This conpany's pres
ert charter does not expire until Jan. list, 1895,
and the only question now under considera-
ton is-shall the present charter which ex-
pires in 1895 by limitation be exten ded for an
other term OF % years +? The 242nd Grand
Monthly Drawing will take place on Tuesday.
July 18th. and all Information will be furnish
ed application to MA. Dauphin, New Orleans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-18

The session of Tinkling Spring Church has
adopted the following preamble and resolu-
tions:-
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Great Head of
the church to remove by death from our midst
and from his work on earth Col David. 8. Bell,
who, for many years was a Ruling Elder in
this church-ever ready for every good word
and work, always adorning the doctrine of
God his Saviour In all things. and endeavor>
ing to love God supremacy and his neighbor as
himself; Therefore,
Resolued, LIST. That we hereby testify, that we
have lost an earnest, wise, and faithful CO.
worker in our body, and that the church over
which the Holy Ghost has placed us, has lost
Ruler. who magnified his office-"watched for
souls" as one who must give account and was
an ensample to the hock-'kindly affectioped"
toward others; with brotherly love; In honor
preferring" another; mot slothful in business;
fervent In spirit; serving the Lord; rejoicing In
hope; patient in tribulation; continuing In.
slant In prayer; distributing to the necessities
of saints; given to hospitality"
2ad. That we extend to the afflicted family
our sincere sympathy.
Srd. That copy OF these resolutions be sent
to the immediate family, Central Presbyterian
and county papers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-18
Buena Vista News.


Some months ago the Advocate announced
Vista, was the steel plant. We announced the
fact then, but for substantial and udicious reas-
ons no further statements on this subject have
been made. We are In a position to say
large industries have been secured, and Will
certainly be located at Buena Vista, and that
work will be:bgun upon the sites for the plants
without delay.
DR.. r. j. McBryde, of Lexington. was here
Monday, looking over the ground preparatory
to laying the foundation for an Episcopal
Church, which will be built In the near future,
and will have seating capacity OF from 225 to
$50.
The Methodist congregation will build new
church which will cost $1,000.
W. 81. Bailie, Of the Advocate. has been ap-
pointed City Clerk, and A. j. Richeson City
Treasurer.
The Rev. h. f. Campbell has accepted the
call rendered him by the Buena Vista Presby-
terrain Church.
Samuel M. Donald, late of Augusta county.
Ia actively engaged on the road In the service
of the Buena Vista Company.
William Patrick, William G. Kinney, Prof.
Meyer, Mr.. George G. Jordan, wife and son
were at Buena Vista last week.
JAMES NJ. I.ickliter, Esq, of Staunton, was
In our city yesterday, and reports good prog
ress being made on the shops he is erecting In
this city.
Miss Oracle Yost. of staunton, is visiting
the family of Mr.. J. W. Blackburn.
The electric light plant Is in full operation.
All residences are being supplied with water
The clearinghouse of the Buena Vista Build
ing Company, of which Mr.. J. E. B. Stuart is
cashier has been opened for business.
has accented a situation in the drug store of
Mr., w. II. Shirley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-18
Wesley j. Mauzy.

At thirty minutes after eleven O'Clock on the
morning of May Both, 1890. Wesley j. Mauzy
accident. He was born in New Paris Ohio on
July 9th, 1851. Born of christian parents and
reared up to young mandhood's rich estate. In
the midst of christian influences, he was carly
led to walk the way Of life. He was baptized
by Rev. James Mccullough, when about flf-
teen years OF age. He was a young man Of
honored position In the thought and heart of
this community. He stood for manliness, for
honesty, and absolute integrity, and these at
tributes of character are the pillars that sup
port the State.
Wesley Mauzy was q good man. and dseply
loved by q host of his fellow-citizens. To those
who knew him best he endeared himself by
his mild. Kind, affable and exceedingly Iowa
bic disposition. In his family he was cheerful,
cOntented, affectionate, self-sacrthcing and de-
voted. For everybody he had welcoming
look and cheerful word We will all miss
him. Such man as he could not live among
men for thirty nine years and not be missed.
to give au account. Suddenly and mercilessiy
the active brain is st1lled and the kind tongue
Is silent. shall we never feel again the hearty
grasp of his hand Or hear his cheering words.
-Rushuitle Qnd) Republican.
The following is an extract from the tribute
of tho cInmittee Of Masons of Phesnix Lodge:
I'VE his brethren, In token OF our brotherly
love and affection. place upon record the many
noble qualities that endeared him to us as a
brother, in order that tn e good exam pie OF his
life, both es a man and brother, may serve as
light to guide the feet of those who come af-
ter him. In all his relations with his fellow
men he was ever the polished gentleman, the
courteous business man, and line dignifed cit
izsn.
His life though brief, as men count years. had
much in il that called forth admiration, and
his uniform chserfulness and courteous man
ner. won for him the respect and esteen OF all
who knew him. As Mason he aithfully ad
hered to the principles that govern our insti-
tuition, and practiced to the fullest extent the
tenets of the order"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-18
Al taunton Markets.
SFEUEATOH OFFICE,
STAUNTON. VA. June IL. Is

STAUNToN. VA, June IL, 1890.
This is not the season for much animation
or fluctuation IN our markets 1t is, however,
the time to furnish full information respecting
the matured and growing crops generally, all
of which have disect bearing upon our inter-
ests.as producers and in our home and outward
commerce. We furnish full installment on
that line to-day.
No changes In staple products, nor in whole
sale grocery lines,
The first new Virginia wheat in market is
always from Underwater end sold in Baltimore.
,Lancas, er county is generally the first on the
lists, but this year Northumberland, Mid
dlesex and Essex are reported first with small
lots sold on the 18th. The highest was Sl.1O
The irstlot of new good wheat always brings
q fancy prics.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-18
Special Term of the Circuit Court.

The special term of the Circuit arranged by
Judge Mclaughlin to be held commenced on
the 18th, Judge Keith of the eleventh Circuit
presiding.
Some decress will be entered and other busi-
ness disposed of. but the following cases are
the principal ones to be disposed OF. Dunsmore
vs. Lyle and wife, and Edmondson and the
Staunton Development company w. N
Powell. They are cases brought for the purpose
Of enforcing contracts. The counsel submitted
both yesterday on briefs or notes of arguments.
The Court directed an issue out of Chancery,
John W. Bucher. plaintiff. and Mrs. Selma
Flick, executrix Of George Elick, defendant
to ascertain the status of bond for 5000. dated
December 20, 1855 purported TO be executed
by George Flick to said Bucher,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-18

THE DANvILLE MILITARY 1NsTIrUTE.-
Captain I. H. Saunders, a graduate of the Viz
glnia Military Institute who taught first in
the Fishburne School at Waynesboro' and sub
sequently in the Staunton Military Academy.
took charge OF the Institute at Danville last
year where he Is highly appreciated and sus-
tanned in q handsome manner. The Institute
has been incorporated with capital OF 100000
and the leading men in the city identified with
it as stockholders and directors. New build
ings. with all modern improvements and sup
piled with gas and water, are in the course OF
erection. 1t will be gratifying to the many
friends Of Capt. Saunders In this community.
where heis highly esteemed for his fine attain
nen's and social worth. to learn Of his success
in his profession and the relations he occupies
to the growing city ofDanville and that section
OF country.