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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13
Rc.Union Of the Laurel Brigade.

CHARLoTTEsvILLE. Va, July %, 1880.
To our comrades of "Ths Laurel Brigade"
of Ia. Volunteers of Confederate States
Cavalry:
The undersigned, feeling that it is deNr-
able and proper that we should re- assemble
call the roll, and look into each others faces
once more, have designated the - of Sap
tember proximo, as the day, and Winches-
ter, Va, as the place, when and where we
wish you to meet us for "Reunion of
Hearts," and renewal of those ties of fel-
1owship and comradeship which so closely
bound us together in the days of sore trial
and bloody strife, one quarter of century
ago. Maj. Holmes Conrad, of Winchester,
Va, will inform you, if applied to, Of the
arrangements which have been made for
taking care of you on that day.
Comrades, we hope to meet you all there,
and we also hope to meet the Stuart Horse
Artillery and the Valley Cavalry, of all
Regiments and Brigades there, and we most
cordially invite them all to meet with us.
lSigned.] THos. l.. ROssER,
r. 81. DULANEY, 7th Regt.,
E. V. WHITE, 22d Regt.,
E. II. MCDONALD, 18th Regt.,
THos. B. MAssIE, 18th Regt.
The papers on the Valley counties and of
Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Grant, Jefer
son, and Berkeley. w. Va, and of Lou
doun, Fauquier, Rsppahannock, will please
copy this.
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Death of MIR. e. It. Dudley.


A valued and highly esteemed citizen has
been suddenly stricken down in the prime OF
life who was largely useful in the communi-
ty, and of that loss to his family which cannot
be described.
Two weeks ago Mr.. E. 7. Dudley. whose
home Is on his elegant Middle River estate.
below the Valley Railroad, though not entire>
ly well, went out on q business trip to his
grazing farm in Pocahontas county. Fever and
acute sickness were soon developed. Being
anxious to be at home, the long journey. part =
ly carriage and partly by railroad. was under
taken. Hs was conveyed to the nearest branch
road in West Va. to the main line of the B. q
o. via Harper's Ferry to his home In Augusta
county. He did not improve, and on Sunday
morning the 10th instant, passe to his rest,
aged AZ years. He was buried with his kindred
at Mossey Greek Church on the 18th.
Rev. Alex. Sprunt. a former pastor of A u
gusta Church, is visiting among his old
charge, and OBLIGATED at the funeral services.
Mr.. Dudly was a deacon in the Augusta
Church, the regular place of worship for him.
self and family. His widow is the daughter OF
Mr.. Aaron Hevener, of Randolph county. w.
Va. With her are left five children to grieve
for husband and father, and to realize a great
loss when his protection and care were most
needed.
Mr.. Dudley was thrifty farmer and CATTLE
dealer. and was respected throughout wide
sections Of the two States. He had public spir-
1t and was interested In material development
generally. He was q director In the Staunton
Improvement Company and would have ia
ken leading share in its further progress, as
1t was his purpose to do also In the projected
Abattoir Company, to be located near this
city.
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Ammo Domfnf.I 1919,

The Louisiana State Lottery Company is pc.
euliarly an Institution of Louisiana. Its inter.
est In its charities, and the popular apprecia-
ton OF the company's efforts to advance the
interests of the State are too we'll known to be
controverted at this late day. The Legislature
OF Louisiana before adjourning on the 10th Of
July of this year, ordered that an amendment
t. the constitution OF the State be submitted
to the people at the election in 1892, carrying
the charter of the company up to the year 1919
In the meanwhile the present charter does not
expire until the first day OF January, 1885,
Thsre will not be the slightest change in the
policy or methods of the company which, un-
der the management of Generals Beauregard
and Early, will be characterized by the same
regard for equity and fair business dealing
which have made the name Of the Louisiana
State Lottery Company a synonym Of honesty
all the world over.-NeU Orleaa Tia City
ITEM, August s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13

AS the Vindicator very properly says, 1.-THE
small increase of 100 put down for Staunton
shows the census to be incomplete. These
facts 60 TO confirm this: The books OF the Com
missioner of the Revenue show the capitation
tax in 1880 was 1.162 and in 1890 was $685. Civ
ing the usual to esch poll the population in
1880 was $50. and in 1890 Is 975 or say 5000 in
round numbers. Ia 1880 the vote OF Staunton
was 40. and in 1890, I.l70; which is another
proof. Our suburbs contain fully 1000 addition
al residents"
Before the returns were made public weWere
convinced that the census would not bs corr
rect, for we knew of our own knowledge that
persons living on Main street in a place of
public business were overlooked, and we were
also informed that others who were temporar-
lily absent from their boarding houses were not
taken. 1t was not only the case here, but all
over the country that this important work was
SO ineff1ciently done as to make the census
worthless. and the money expended upon it
worse than lost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13

ADVERTISING STAUNToN AND SURROUND
INGs.-Mr. John I. Greene. General Travelling
Agent and correspondent of the Charleston
"a. c. Neaos and Courier with a combined daily
and weekly circulation of15.O00, has been in our
city for for some days. and proposes to furnish
between 20 and Is columns, giving an elaborate
illustrated review of the resources and institu-
tions of Staunton and the attractions of the
surrounding country.
An extra edition OF 20 900 will be furnished
the citizens of staunton to be distributed an
they may deem best-the said 10000 copies to
be paid upon delivery at the rate of cents per
copy.
This will furnish good opportunity for adj
vertising which we have no doubt will be
availed of by the different mercantile. finan-
cial, and educational: inst!tutions OF our city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13

ALLEaHANY COUNTY ALLIANCE. - Ga
Saturday, the End inst, a Farmers County
Alliance for Allegheny was organized at a
meeting held in Covingson, by the election
Of the following officers
DR.. ]. R. England, president; A. A. Per-
kins, vice president; Wm.H. !. Gather, secre-
tary; Thos. D. Kyle, treasurer; VIM. A.
HUMPHREYS, chaplain; Jno. W.lHumphries,
lecturer; G.. T. McCIintic, assistant lectur-
er; J. B. Griffith, doorkeeper; Chas. Smith,
assistant doorkeeper; Jno. W. HUMPHREYS,
of Rich Patch, Va, county business agent,
and Jno W. HUMPHREYS, county organizer.
R. W. Harris was then elected delegate
to the State Farmers Alliance, which
meets at Lynchburg, Va.
Chas. l.. HUMPHREYS was elected alter
nate.
All the officers were installed by r. w.
Harris.
Upon motion, the meeting adjourned
subject to the call of Presidens J. r. Esq
land
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13

The marriage of Mr.. D. G. Euritt of the D. D.
and B. Institution of this city to Miss Adelia
Taylor, formerly Art Teacher at Sherwood Fe-
male Seminary of this city. will take place at
her home in Greenville county, Va. on next
Wednesday, August Goth.
Mr.. Hugh I. Shots, postal agent between
Norfolk and Lynchburg, has again resumed
his duties after several weeks sickness,
Miss Mary Gertrude Casey. OF Norfolk city,
arrived here on Monday evening on a visit to
her aunt, Miss Mary Casey.
The Storewall Brigade Band gavo music last
night at the Park and many went there in the
street.cars.
Hon. John T. Harris, who was appointed by
Gov Mckinney, one OF the Virginia Commits
sioners Of the Worlds Fair to be held at Chica-
go, has appointed Mrs. Judge John Paul, of
Harrisonburg to represent this State in the
Woman's Board. This is good appointment
as Mrs. Paul Ia we'll qualified for the duties.
She has accepted the appointment which will
date from October Of this year to the close of
the Fair.
Messrs. J. II. Bear F. W. Weaver and r. M.
Pence. all of Rockingham county, have opened
an Office on Main street in Waynesboro' for the
sale of real estate in Waynesboro' and Basic
City.
Rev. A. II. Hamilton; pastor of Mt. Carmel,
accompanied by several of his former class
mates will take trip to Europe next month
Mr.. Houston Mccormick. son Of Mr. Joseph
Mccormick, OF Rockbridge, died at Raphine,
of fever. last Saturday week. in the 2lst year OF
his age.
Rev. Job Turner was at the White Sulphur
Syringe, on the 9Th instant. He speaks in the
highest terms of that time-honored resort. He
started for New orleans on the morning OF the
10th, where he will conduct religious service.
Miss Maude Weaver, of this city, is visiting
Miss Sally Clover at Woodstock.
The Lexington Gazette says that Mrs. G. B.
Strickler. of Atlanta. Ga. is the guest of her
sister, Mrs: Col. W. T. Poague.
The Lexington Gaxettesays:-
I'VE understand that at the request OF his
brother, DIR. 7. L. Preston, the Rev. John A.
Preston. of Florence, Alabama, will occupy
the pulpit of the Presbyterian church during
the month of August"
Misses Mary E. Quay and Laura B. Quay, Of
Richmond. are Westinghouse in stanton.
The Florence (Ala.) Herald says
"Judge VIM A. Hudson and family left
Thursday TO- Monte Sano to spend several
weeks"
Miss Fannie Monroe, Of Lexington, Va, IL
visiting Miss Jennie McCue, on Church st.
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strIbIine Springs.


There is null and very happy company of
ters are sulphur, chalybeate andalum, and as
remedial agents are unsurpassed. The loca-
ton and grounds are of picturesque loneliness
and the more to be admired for the basis which
nature has provided for art and taste to add
their delicate adornments. Nowhere in all our
highly favored localities in the mountains is
there place for rest and 'recupera ton more
inviting, or that re-invigorates with greater
success the worn and exhausted system, both
mental and physical.
The buildings within and without are in ex-
cellent order, and comfort, even to luxury. in
quiet home.like hospitality, pervades all de-
partments.
The manner and style in which Messrs.
Chichester & Stewart. the proprietors, conduct
the place is fully appreciated. as the number
who annually make 1t their summer
home, cheerfully testify. Mountain scenery.
pretty little brooks. and the loveliest forest
growth on hill-tops and down along the green
wales and winding walks and drives, charm
every taste, and invite alike to meditation
and outdoor exercise and pleasure. When
once demiciled at the Stribling. 1t is difficult
to tear ones self away from Its superior hospi-
tally, Its fountains OF healing and strengthen.
ing properties. and that everchanging scenes
ry that charms the eye Of the old and young
alike.
The worthy proprietors of the Stribling are
in hearty sympathy with their neighbors of
all that productive region. whose toll and eff
forts are multiplying the rich products of the
generous soil, in bringing through that vicln-
ity the new and improved line of Transports
ton for which all are striving. and which.
when accomplished. as 1t Will be in time. will
secure to all those important interests the
happy contamination OF a grest prosperity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts |
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,I
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head!
aches and fevers and cures habitualI
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever prof.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-|
ceptable to the stomach, prompt ins
its action and truly beneficial in itsl
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its,
many excellent qualities commend i'll
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known. 4
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50cl
and 81 bottles by all leading Drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro- !
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP CO. /
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. MY
mar 26-lxEH 6z@
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A CoNeREssMAN's LUCK.-A Washington

CoNGREssMAN's LUCK.-A Washington
dispatch says: I'm Saturdays mall for Repre-
sentative James O'Donnell, OF Michigan. there
came a letter from Toledo, in Spain. 1t was
an official-like document. and written entire
ly in Spanish. Representativ Hit and Dele
gate Joseph. both of whom are expert Spanish
scholars, together furnished satisfactory
translation. The letter contained the start
ling information that he had been made the
legatee of the Will of deceased relative in
Spain and the executor OF his estate. The
amount of money thus left to him, as near as
the transIators could make 1t out. amounts to
50, soc 900 IN American money"
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nemorest,s nIagazIne.

The September Number of this excellent
magazine has been received.
Hypnotism - mesmerism by whichever
name you choose to call it's subject Of spe.
cial interest to everybody at present. and
everyone would be pleased to have ocular
demonstration of some of the wonderful phe-
nomena produced by this weird art or science.
Opportunities. however. are few; but those
curious to learn the modus operandi may do SO
from reading the description of"A Hypnotic
Seance." illustrated with pictures taken from
life, published in Democrats Family Magazine
for September. 1t is by thus giving special at
tention to timely topics. keeping sin touch
with the sentiments and new ideas of the day.
that this ideal Magazine has achieved its we'll
deserved popularity.
The price Ia only 50 per year. Published by
W. Jennings Demorest. Is East 18th St.. New
York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13
Normal Notes

The Harrisonburg Normal Institute is in
creasing in interest and numbers. There are
now enrolled 237 teachers and still more COM
mond city and about thirty counties are rep
resented. The teachers deserve credit for the
energy manifested. They are putting forth
every effort to avail themselves of the great
benefit to be derived from the class OF work
and to better qualify themselves to lead and
direct the pupils under their charge. and to
mould and shape their minds to look forward
to high aim in life. The instructors. Profs
Pace. Map1is. Barglebaugh. Robertson and
Miss Reynolds, spare no pains nor labor in
preparing their work SO as to get at the best
results. They get up their work in such a way
that the teachers can utilize 1t, and carry 1t
with them in their respective schoolrooms,
and thereby elevate the standard of the pub
lie schools of Virginia. The instructors have
won the confidence and love of every teacher
in attendance. The morning session lasts from
8, As to O'CLOCK, during which time instruction
Is given In all the free school branches. The
best methods of teaching these branches are
discussed. In addition to this there is an even.
ing session from to 5, superintendent by Froi
Robertson. and devoted to arithmetic. viii oh
is found to be very instructive. From 5 to on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the teach
ers are highly entertained by talks from the
instructors on various subjects. After this
the query box is opened and the queries dis.
cussed and answered by different members OF
the inSt1tute.-Spirtt ofthe Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13
The Streef-Cars

The Street-car railway is past coming into
full shape and service The cars commenced
their regular trips over the linea. the 9th in
slant.
For the first few days, the novelty caused
many to ride. and every little boy and girl.
white and black, that could get hold ofa nickel
expended 1t In ride on the street-cars. These
cars are great convenience to the citizens
generally and they will, no doubt. be patroniz-
cd TO sunclent degree to make 1t profitable
TO the street-Oar Company. The company is
oolns all IL can TO surmount the difficulties
Win Wnicn IL mas 10 contend. and Will, we
nop'' 10 snort time. succeed. and have the
esrs running on all the lines with the regular
lily Of olockwork.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13

TIE FARMERS OF THE WEST LEARNING
IN THE SCHOOL OF EXPERIENCE.-The
farmers of the West are learning in the
school of sad experience that the policy OF
the Republicans is wrong and that it is
making paupers of them.
The Kansas Champion, an influential
Republican paper says
"Protection continued twenty years long
er, and the West, with its vast agricultural
possibilities, would be pauper, bound hand
and foot. Let US aoho lire here in the West
be fools no longer, but let US exercise our
common sense and protect our own inter-
ests by obtaining just as quickly as possible
the foreign trade with all the attendant
benefits"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13

In the United States Senate, Monday,
there was discussion in the consideration
of the tariff bill of the depreciation OF farm
ing lands. Senator Sherman suggested that
It might be necessary to limit debate and
Senator Edmunds offered an order to that
effect. The tin-plate paragraph was reach
from the proposed rate of two aud two-tenths
cents per pound to one cent, and speeches
were made by Senator Wilson. of Maryland,
and others.
In the House, the conference report on
the sundry OWL appropriation bill was
agreed to, and further conference ordered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-13
The Staunton Methodist.

This is the title of a little monthly paper
published in this city In the interest OF the
Methodist Church, South, at Is cents per an
mum. The editor is Rev. j, T. Williams the
publisher, ]. Harry DR. schsler, and the Treas
urer, DIR. Charles T. Lindsay. The first num-
ber-that ofAugust-has been Issued, and pre-
sents a neat appearance. 1t states the objects
OF the publication as follows:
"Ir sending out the first number OF the
Staunton Methodist we wish to give first word
of explanation. and second of an appeal to our
people.
This paper Is published In the interest OF our
Church in StauntOn, to keep before the mem
bers the services of the Church, both Sabbath
and during the week. and this to include the
meetings of the Missionary and other Socie-
ties.
Through our columns we will give reports of
Stewards, Glass Leaders, and others, keeping
our people posted as to the progress we are
making. and how the meetings are attended.
We appeal to all the members of the church
to help.
First-By taking the paper. which at the
small sUm of Is cents per year is just sufficient
to pay the expense of publishing 1t.
And second-Help by reading it, and keeping
in mind the church news 1T gives, and the i'm
portaut notices.
by this means we can avoid the giving of SO
many notices on the Sabbath, and every men,
Der can have at home the notices for referen ce.
By the blessing OF God we hope to make 1t q
success"
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BARNS burned by incenaIaries.

SHEPHERDsTowN, w. VA, Aug. 7.-Three
stables. belonging respectively to Joseph NJ.
Stonebraker, DR.. Marshall and George W. Turn
er, were burned this morning at four o'clock
in this place. by an incendiary. The stock was
all saved, The fire originated in Mr.. Stone-
braKer's stable.
READING, Pa, Aug. THE large brick barn
on the farm of Frank NJ +. Esterly, In Exeter
township, was fired by incendiaries last night
and totally destroyed. with contents. includ-
ing all of this years crops from 200-acre
farm. Loss S., 900; partially insured.
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Local Briefs.

Until further notice there will be no service
at the Second Presbyterian Church In the af.
ternoon.
The new paper.m at Buena Vista has gone
into operation and Is now manufacturing
paper at the rate Of several tons daily:
John A. Noon. Deputy Collector OF Internal
city has collected s76,98O 81 during the past Il
months.
On Tuesday of last week a thief entered the
room occupied by Mr.. G. A. Fhebus in the
Moomaw building at Buena Vista, and. with a
false key opened his trunk and stole sllo the
money he had saved since working as a plas-
turer at Buena Vista, to which place he went
from Maryland.
Mr.. A. r. Rosenberger of New Market has
| sold the Valley View Springs property to Prof.
W. H. Beardsworth, OF Van Bora College.
Luray, for IS .0C0. The property includes sever
al fine mineral springs on the Massanutten
within a few miles of Sparta; Rockingham
county.
Rev. Henry E. Ebsling. of Catonsville, Md,
has accepted call from the Lutheran congre-
cation at Harrisonburg and entered upon his
duties last Sunday.
Rev. James W. Shields, rector of the Episco-
pal church at Mt. Jackson, died at Orkney
Springs last Friday week of Bright's disease
In the forty. secoLd year of his age He also
served congregation at Woodstock, and
preached occasionally at New Market. In the
spring he suffered sewers attack OF the grippe,
from which he never fully recovered. He was
taken sick about two weeks ago at the springs
where his wife and child were spending the
summer. and although he received the most
careful attention. 1t was impossible to save his
life. He was native of Richmond to which
city his remains were taken for burial, after
the funeral services on Saturday at Mt. jack
son.
The purpose of holding State Fair at Rich.
mond has again been abandoned. as 1t is DEEM
Of having next year grand Exposition.
The Monroe wv. va.) county Watchma,,
demonstrates that the census of that county
was not properly taken, the returns being
much too small. This is the case generally
throughout the whole Southern country so
far as heard from. 1t would be better to have
no census than one so very unreliable.
A reunion Of the survivors of the Laurel
Brigade" commanded by General Thomas L.
Rosser during the war will be held In VIM
chester in September. The particular day is
not yet determined.
the stonewall Brigade Band has returned
from their weeks encampment at Ronceverte,
W. Va, where they had most pleasant time.
Mrs. Anna Short, wife of Col. Short, of Sar.
dis, Mississippi. is visiting her sister, Mrs. TT.
Williams. OF this city, whers she will spend
several weeks.
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RUN AwAY.-On last Thursday evening as
Colonel n. D. Lee Martz and family were re-
turning home from Lacy Springs. his horse
bee anne suddenly and uncontrollably fright
ened at the rapid approach of colt In the
field. and started to run. The surry was quick
ly overturned and the occupants all thrown
upon the ground. while the buggy was literal.
ly torn to pieces.
While Col. Martz. his wife and daughter
were considerably stunned. fortunately nc
bones were broken and no one was very seri-
ously hurt. though Mrs. Martz has since been
confined to her bed. We trust in few days.
all will be well again.-Stdte Republican.
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Loss BY FIRE.-Fire broke out in the store
OF Messrs. George A. Talbot & Bro, near Salt
Sulphur Springs, Monroe county. just after
daylight on Saturday morning. August I'd. 1t
was soon discovered, but before it was gotten
under control the building was partially de-
stroyed, and quantity of the goods either
burned or badly damaged. Mr.. Talbot does
not know exactly what his loss will amount
to, but an superintendent will soon be made
The stock of goods was insured in the Peabody
Company of Wheeling for $500, and the
house, we understand for $50. The gnawing
OF matches by mice is supposed to have caused
the f1re,-Moaaroe wv. VaJ Watchn,aaa. Aug, 18th