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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

THAT SCENE IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM
Mr.. W. E. Curtis, the executive officer
of the Pan-American Conference, in An in
terview tonight said:-"There is no reason
why the actual facts about the 'scene' in
the Appropriations Committee room the
other day should not be described. hap
pened to be witness, and the circumstances
were these:-Mr. Blaine was explaining to
the subcommittee the necessity of making
appropriations to carry into effect the re-.
concentrations of the International Con-
ference. Mr.. Hale, / think it was, inquir
ed what results were to be expected, where
upon Mr.. Blaine, in the impetuous manner
that is characteristic of him, declared that
if sugar was placed upon the free list the
greatest results sought for and expected
from the International Conference would
be sacrificed. He declared that it would
be the most inexcusable piece of folly the
republican party was ever guilty of and
that the leaders in Congress would realize
it before many months, and that if he was
in the Senate he would fight it to the best
of his ability. He spoke with the greatest
earnestness and said he would give two
years of his life for two hours on the floor
of the Senate when the sugar schedule was
under consideration. Forty millions Of peo-
pie, he said, had expressed their willingness
to admit our food products free if we would
take the duty off their sugar and place it on
the free list without asking any concessions
in return. Neither Mr.. Allison nor Mr..
Hale dissented, but both admitted the just.
ness of his position. Mr.. Blackburn, who
was the only democrat present. INDUCED in
little chatting in q jocular way, and then
the committee resumed the consideration
of the Appropriation bill. There was no
i'll feeling shown, but, on the contrary, all
the gentlemen present agreed that Mr..
Blaine was right"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

at have used Ay5f's Cherry Pectoral
in my family for thirty years and have
always found it the best remedy for
Group, to which complaint my children
have been subject. U. Carley,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
"From an experience of over thirty
years in the sale of proprietary medi-
cines, feel justified in recommending
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. One of the
best recommendations of the Pectoral is
the enduring quality of its popularity, it
being more salable now than it was
twenty-five years ago, when its great
success was considered marvelous."-
r. s. Drake, M. D., Beliot, Kans.
"My little sister, four years of age,
was so ill from bronchitis that we had
almost given up hope of her recovery.
Our family physician, a skilful man and
of large experience, pronounced it USE
less to give her any more medicine
saying that he had done all it was pos
sible to do, and we must prepare for the
worst. As last resort, we determined
to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and can
truly say, with the most happy results.
After taking few doses she seemed to
breathe easier, and, within q week, was
out of danger. We continued giving the
Pectoral until satisfied she was entirely
well. This has given me unbounded faith
in the preparation, and recommend IL
confidently to my customers" o.
Lepper, Druggist, Fort Wayne, Ind.
For Colds and Coughs, take
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25
Adjustment ofsthe Virginia Debt.

The committee of gentlemen who have
undertaken to bring about an adjustment
of the State Debt, have published an ad-
vertisement in which they invite holders of
various issues of Virginia bonds with cou.
pons to deposit them with certain specified
banks and trust companies with view to
getting into position to open negotiations
with the Legislature of Virginia. When
all or nearly all the bonds shall have been
deposited, the advisory board, consisting Of
ex-President Cleveland and other prominent
gentlemen, will put forth plan of settle
ment which will be laid before the owners
of Virginia bonds for their approval. If
the bondholders accept the plan it will then
be laid before the Virginia Legislature for
its consideration. It is hoped that these
negotiations, being undertaken in friend
ly spirit with no menace behind them, will
have better result than some that have
preceded them. The gentlemen of the
bondholders' committee, says the Baltimore
Sun, are evidently in earnest, and are going
about their task in sensible and business
like manner. Every one will wish them
success. The settlement of her debt ques-
tion is what Virginia needs now most to
boom the boom just started within her Dor
ders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

A NORFOLK GIRL s ExPERIENcE.-Mabe
Anderson, nineteen years old, whose home
is in Norfolk, Va, was found wandering
about the streets by Detective Callahan, of
the central office, and taken by him to St.
Barnabas Home, adjoining police head.
quarters. The girl said that a few wet ks
ago she met in her home New York wo.
man, who called herself Agnes Joyce. The
woman manifested fondness for the girl,
and asked her to come to New York to live.
She said that she could find work for the
girl, and described in glowing terms the
glories of the Haymarket Theatre and 9th
err similar places of resort. Mss Anderson
reached this city on Monday night, but Mrs.
Joyce did not meet her. She fortunately
met two young girls, who took care of her
over night. She wilf be sent home
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25
Secretary James G. Blaine Denounees the
Mckinley Tariff Bill.

In the Senate Appropriation committee
last Thursday Secretary of State Blaine
strongly denounced the Mckinley Bill.
The Washington correspondent of the
N. Y. Herald says
The democratic member of the committee,
Mr.. Blackburn, was delighted with the tone
of MIR. Blaine's view and at an opportune
moment he is reported to have said:-
81 wish you were not Mr.. Secretary and
were in this Senate to raise your voice
against this Mckinley BILL"
MR.. BLAINE's DENUNc1ATIoN.
Mr.. Blaine-I wish so too. 1t is the
most dangerous, if not the most infamous
measure that was ever concocted by any
party. The men who vote for this bill will
wreck the republican party. If were in
the Senate would rather have my right
arm torn out of its socket than vote for thil
bill.
Senator Allison with some fesling)-
You are winking at Senator Blackburn
| across the table and are just saying this tc
please him.
Mr.. Blaine-I was winking at Senator
Blackburn because he was winking at me
but say solemnly that this Mckinley bill
is an outrage and ought to be killed by thu
Senate.
Mr.. Blaine then finished the remarks hi
had outlined on the importance Of the ap
preparation and retired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25
Our High Tariff.
MEASURES PROPOSED IN PAR
LAMENT.

RETALIATORY MEASURES PROPOSED IN PAR.
LAMENT.
LONDON, June 21.-In the house of com.
mons last evening Sir James Ferguson in
reply to interrogations respecting the East
African settlement said that the Stevenson
road was not in itself the boundary ol
English and German territory. He also
explained that negotiations were proceed.
ing for free transit of English goods to
Damaralaud.
MIR. Howard Vincent asked if the gov.
eminent would require America to modify
the duties upon British products before
modifying the rules governing the impor-
tation Of cattle into Great Britain. Sir
James FERGUSON explained that the re-
strlctions upon cattle imports into Great
Britain were based solely on sanitary con-
siderations, without regard to the fiscal
systems OF other nations.
MIR. Vincent thereupon laid upon the
house table notice of motion that as the
American tariffs will iuhct great injury
upon the trade of Sheffield and upon
British traders and arti-ans generally, the
house consider whether free market
ought to be longer given to the competing
products of . foreign state which puts
prohibitory tariff on British goods. (Con-
servative cheers.l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

WHAT! The REPUBLICANS HINT AT FREE
TRADE?-The days of miracles are gone,
says the cynic. The cynic, however, is
mistaken, as usual. A large assortment OF
miracles may be found close at hand, suit.
ed to every taste, political and aesthetic.
Here is the last one, to which We point
with pride. Secretary Blaine recommends
that the President be empowered to declare
practical free trade between the United
States and the various republics in our vi
cinity, and the President transmits this let.
ter to Congress with his approval.
A miracle irGeedl But harkl Seventeen
republics on this Western Hemisphere can
have free trade with us, but not the effete
monarchies Of Europe. The line must be
drawn somewhere, 30 Mr.. Blaine draws il
there.
But you ask, What becomes of the prin.
ciple of protection so prominent in the
Chicago platform of 1888, which reads, eve
are uncompromisingly in favor of the
American system of protection. We pro-
test against its destruction. Its abandon.
ment has always been followed by general
disaster to all interests except those of the
usurer and the Sheriff'-what becomes of
that noble and heaven-born principle, ehP
Well, that's the miracle. That is to say,
the miracle consists of a little plain demo
cratic sense percolating through the repub.
lican brain. You wouldn't have thought it
possible in 1888, but in 1890 there it is.
Mr.. Secretary Blaine and Mr.. President
Harrison need only take one more step in
that direction and we shall very gladly pro-
pose their names for at least honorary
membership in the great and glorious dem
ocratic party.
But, great Scott! what blow these two
gentlemen have delivered at the Mckinley
bill! 1t almost shivers our timbers.
Well, 1t seems in these days as though
every sensible republican were on the point
of leaving his party and seeking resting
place by the old democia attic flreside.-N. Y.
Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

INDEPENDENT THOuGHT.-The Balti.
more County Union, one of the staunchest
and most conservative Republican journals
in Maryland. is evidently not in love with
President Harrison's administration. In its
last issue it publishes the discouraging Re.
publican news from Tennessee, the home
of the Presidents brother, Carter 81. Har-
rison, United States marshall that several
Republican county conventions had voted
down resolutions to indorse the admins.
tration, and that the opposition to the
President was represented by the rank and
file of the party because of his appoint.
ments in the State. The Union comments
upon the action of the Tennessee Republi.
cans thus "Perhaps the rank and file
in some other States will do bit of kicking
after awhile for the same reason. The i'm.
preston seems to be growing that the
grandson of his grandfather is not quite
large enough to wear the old gentleman's
hat.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

MEMORIAL DAY AT CHARLEsToWN, W.
VA-CHARLEsTowN, W. Va, June 49,
Memorial services, under the auspices of
Lee Memorial Association, were held yes.
terday over the Confederate soldiers buried
at this place. Although the celebration oc-
Cured late in the season considerable inter-
est was manifested, and large crowd was
in attendance. The Jefferson Guards, the
Independent and Citizens Fire Companies,
accompanied with bands of music, marched
in procession to Edge Hill, and there did
honor to the heroic dead. Congressman
VIM. L. Wilson, of this place, was present,
and made an address that was received
with enthusiasm and touched the hearts of
his hearers. His tribute to the dead was
one of the most eloquent and pathetic ever
delivered. The exercises were then closed
with music, strewing of flowers upon the
graves and the firing of salutes by the JEFF
ferson Guards.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25
A Contrast.

During the war, the number of soldiers
furnished the Northern army was 2, 778, 304,
and the deaths were 359, 528.
When the war ended, the North had
about !, 1000, 900 men in arms and the South
surrendered IT'S, 900. The South had a pop
ulation from which to draw its armies
amounting only to about one-fifth of that
of the North.
The South, without arsenals and armo-
ries, and with poor equipments, except in
the courage and valor Of soldiers, 'sfought
a good fight" and, for four years, held the
balance of success at an even poise, to the
wonder and establishment of the civilized
world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

A SIGNIFICANT BoLT.-Mr. Charles j.
Harrah, Jr., lifelong republican, and vice.
president of the Midvale Steel Company of
Philadelphia, has resigned from the Manu-
facturers' Club of that city. He says he
could not stand the attitude of the club in
support of the Mckinley tariff bill, and he
quietly withdrew from the organization.
Mr.. Harrah says he is opposed to every pro-
vision of the Mckinley bill and considers it
an infamous measure. Inf 1ential members
of the Manufacturers Club and personal
friends of Mr.. Harrah called on him with
the object of persuading him to remain in
the clab, but he refused to be member of
the organization while it supported the Nc
Kinley bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

Samuel Welsh, who died few days ago
in Philadelphia, left to the Hospital of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in Philadel-
phia $25, 900; to the Pennsylvania Hospit-
al, $50, 600; TO the Trustees of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

THREE NEGRO MEN AND ONE NEGRO
WOMAN TO BE HANGED FOR ARsoN.-The
decision rendered by the Court of Appeals
at Wytheville last Thursday confirms the
decision of the lover Court of Franklin
county in December last when Geo. Early
Vim. Brown, Bird Woods, and Mamie
Woods were convicted of burning tobacco
house and large part of the town of
Rocky Mount. 1t will be remembered that
during the campaign last fall Gen. Malone
went to Rocky Mount to speak. His friends
tried to secure tobacco warehouse for him
to speak in, but as they all belonged to
democrats they failed. Soon after Lieut.
Gov. Massie went to Rocky Mount, ad
being a democrat the largest warehouse in
the town was thrown open to him. That
night the warehouse, together with large
portion of the to vn, was burned. It was
soon proved that it Was the work of an in
cendiary, and the four negroes, who are
were arrested, tried and con-
vieted at the December term of the Frank
lin County Court for arson. An appeal was
taken. but the Supreme Conrt last Thurs
Gay affirmed the 4 cisioo of the lower 'urt.
So the negroes viii " harg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

VIRGINIA-In the Clerks Office of the
Court of Hastings for the city Of Stauu.
ton. In vacation. June 2lst, 1890.
F. G. Brown, Plaintiff
VS..
John Luppert, j. NJ. Price, Secretary and
treasurer OF Ronceverte Dimension Stock and
Furniture Company. Ronceverte Dimension
Stock Company, George Luppert, and Staun.
ton Furniture Manufacturing Co, Defendants.
IN CHANCRRY-oN ATTACHMENT.
Theobject of this suit ia to attach any estate
or effects in the CITY of Staunton, Virginia. be.
longing to the defendant, George Luppert and
especially so much OF the capital stock of the
Staunton Furniture Manufacturing Company,
belonging to the defendant George Luppert as
may be necessary to satisfy to the plaintiff the
sum of S48. 40 with interest thereon from Octo.
Der 26th 1855 till paid and the costs of this suit
And 1t appearing by affidavit filed that the
defendants. John Luppert. j. M. Price, Secre-
tary and Treasurer OF ROnceverte Dimension
Stock and Furniture Company, the said Rom
ceverte Dimension Stock and Furniture Co.,
and George Luppert. are non residents Of this
State, 1t Is ordered that they do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication OF
this notice and do what Is necessary to protect
their interest
Teste,
NEWTON ARaENBRTdHT,
braxton Hraxton, pq Clerk,
June Us
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25
Deafness Can't Be Cured

py local applications, as they cannot reach
tne diseased portion of the ear. There II
only one way to cure deafness, and that II
by constitutional remedies. Deafness n
caused by an inflamed condition of the mu.
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube, When
this tube gets infamed you have a rumb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it entirely closed deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal conii.
ton, hearing will be DESTROYED forever !:
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh.
which is nothing but an infiamed condition
Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for any
case of deafness Caused by catarrh) that We
cannot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25
The Attitude of Sneaker Reed.

Speaker Reed, after presiding over the
exciting proceedings in the House covering
the session Of the day, had the satisfaction
of witnessing the body of his political as.
sociates once more putting the seal of ap.
proval upon his UNANIMOUSLY despotic
action, though they we're not strong
enough for the time being to come of
wholly victorious. A bully, with no sem.
blance Of that lofty courage which is the
attribute of true manhood, it is demon
strated that there ia no length to which
this man will not 60 if assured of the In
vincible support which q united majority
can give him. There has not been a week
scarcely since his election as Speaker that
he has not set some startling precedent
He is banking altogether on the present,
and takes no heed of the inevitable future,
when the rulings which he has made will
rise up to confound him and his party
Having like thief in the night secretly
stolen the parliamentary right and privilege
of the body over which he presides, and of
his own motion referred bill to com.
mittee, he was guilty of the mean duplicity
of directing the clerk to omit in reading
the journal of yesterday mention of what
he had done. The Congressional Record,
which is stenographic report of the pro-
ceedings, contains no mention of the refer
ence of the silver bill to the committee on
coinage, weights and measures. Therefore
the only inference to be drawn is that Mr..
Reed after the adjournment of the House
ordered the bill to be sent to the commit
tee, and instructed the clerks to 80 enter it
on the journal. THIS act of his he tried to
cover up for the time being, although he
knew it could not long remain quiet, in the
hope that the journal would be approved
before it was discovered. Had this scheme
succeeded he would have had it in his
power to shut off all debate upon the sub
ject. But, fortunately, Mr.. Mills was too
sharp for him, and by insisting upon the
journal being read in full, created the op.
portunity for the proper Characterization of
presiding officer of the House of Repre-
out referring the question to the House, to
or that committee. Mr.. Reed evidently
knew what he was about, for, as usual, the
party was behind him. He may, with as
much right and reason, take the next logi-
cal step, which is to pass or defeat bill
without consulting the House about it.
Should he try this next step he might with
perfect confidence expecS his party associ-
ates to say, swell DONE" There was
some pretty plain talk from the Demo
cratic side, although the Speaker, as usual,
did all he could to browbeat and silence
the minority. 1t is not thought the House
would on q vote have referred the bill to
the committee on coinage, weights and
measures, but now that Mr.. Reed has sent
it there, it is insured that unlimited COIN
age men have been baked, and will have
to take what they can get.-Wosh. Cor.
Bait. Sun, June 1911.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25
Shocking Accident.
A YOUNG MAN HORRIBLY MANGLED BY A
MIDLAND TRAIN.

YOUNG MAN HORRIBLY MANGLED By A
MIDLAND TRAIN.
When the north bound Richmond and
Danville train passed Otter River station
Saturday evening about 7:30 O'Clock, Mr..
W. G. Hickman of Rocky Mount, Franklin
county, tried to board it after it was in mo-
ton. His first attempt was a failure, and
he tried again, and missing his footing was
thrown under the train, and his lower limbs
were horribly mangled. His left leg was
cut off near the hips and his right ankle
was crushed. He was brought on the train
to this city and was met at the depot by an
ambulance from the Home and Retreat, &C.
companied by DR.. 81. Grey Latham.
The injured man is about nineteen years
old and married. He is an employee of the
Norfolk and Western road, running as q
brakeman between Roanoke and Bluedeld,
and had been to Danville as a witness in a
case in the United States District Court
He got off the train at Otter River, where it
had backed on a siding to allow the south.
bound train to pass. 1t was in the attempt
to board the train as it pulled out that he
was hurt.
When he reached the city he was perfect
ly conscious, and his cries were extremely
pitiful as his mangled form was transferred
from the baggage car to the ambulance.
He is receiving every attention, but his re-
covery is thought to be very doubtful
Lynchburg Tirginian of Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25
Served Him Right.
HOW YOUNG soUTHERNER TREATED A
RUTFIAN.
New York Star

New YORK Star.
met man yesterday who will carry q
"reminiscences of Memorial day as long as he
lives. The reminiscence is badly broken
nose, and this is how he got it: On the az
ternoon Of May 80 came upon crowd of
men surrounding a big, clustering, loud
mouthed man at the southern end Of City
Hall square. He was descanting on the
Richmond monument, and telling what the
Government ought to do to suppress the
''rebel demonstration" From that he
turned to TRADE of abuse of southern men
and women and especially the women,
whom he charged with the grossest i'm
morality. Suddenly a quiet-looking little
man, with Prince Albert coat and high
hat, stepped up to him. There was some
thing in the young mans face-he was not
| over twenty -five-that awed the crowd
which had before been laughing at the ora
tor.
"Sir," said the young, '1'm southern
en-"
"Well, I can't help that" said the big
| fellow.
"My mother and sisters are southern wo-
men," continued the young man, without
noticing the interruption, and in the same
dangerously quiet way.
"Well, =" said the blatherskite contempt
iuously, 81 don't know but what they are
t he same as"
He did not get any further. The little
man bit him such a blow as never saw de-
livered outside of q prize ring. His eight
for the instant seemed to be piledriver
run by electricity. The big fellow went
down, and. after quiver,. laid still. The
little man turned and said in the same
quiet way: Ills there any gentleman here
who sympathises with his sentimental
There wasn't any one who did, and several
Of those present tried to congratulate him,
but he modestly walked away. The big
fellow, with broken nose and both eyes
swollen shut, was carried into drug store
to be patched up. No one seemed to know
who either of the persons was.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

STORM IN MARYLAND Sunday nights
storm was severe in Anne Arundel, How
ard, Carroll and Frederick counties. At
Annapolis there was combination of wind
rain, hail, lightning and thunder. Much
excitement was caused by false alarm
that the State House steepe had been struck
by lightning, and that the building was on
fire. In the surrounding country barns
were blown down and trees were uprooted.
The & . station at Sykesville was set on
hre by the excess of electricity over the tel
egraph wires.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-25

At general meeting, Saturday, of min
ers and mine laborers of the Phillipsburg,
Beech Creek and Osceola bituminous coal
districts of Pennsylvania circular waists
sued demanding of tho operators higher
scale of prices, with increased pay for dead
work. A joint meeting is to be held in
Phillipsburg on the 9th inst, when an ef-
fort will be made to adjust the growing
difficulties. The present movement affects
over 10, 900 miners.