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

Some of our Democratic friends seem to /
fear that the Farmers Alliance in some of |
the States will seriously damage the Demo- |
cratic party and destroy our chances of |
majority in the next Congress. But they
can only do this, we think, il they do it at
all, by splitting up the Democratic party in
some districts, or in running independent
candidates in others to the detriment OF the
party; for, Oh all the essential questions OF
national and State politics, the members OF
the Alliance are thoroughly identified and
in harmony with the Democratic party,
and will no doubt vote and act with that
party in Congress and in our Legislatures.
Every Alliance man, therefore, who shall
be chosen to Congress, may be counted on
as Democrat and be confidently expected
to act with that party on all questions of
l political concern. In the Southern States
| they have nominated large number OF
candidates for Congress, every one of whom
is Democrat, and in the northwest, where
the States have all been Republican, the
Alliance is controlling nominations to q
very large extent.
! Instead, therefore, of damaging the
democratic party and weakening our
chances of having q majority in the next
Congress, it is not st all improbable, we
think, that the Alliance in the end will re-
suit to the advantage of our party and
cause. At least we see no indications of a
different result at this time, and the Re.
publicsns of the northwest are much
alarmed at the prospect. The Republicans
of the seventh congressional district of
Kansas, in the platform adopted the othel
day, called for such PRODUCTION" of the
tariff as shall ''chespen the products Of the
factory and shop in ratio with cheapened
farm products" approved the independent
course Senator Plumb is taking in regard
to the pending tariff bill, and-what is
most OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the nominee
for Congress ''from 6ictation of the party
caucus upon all economic issues" The
Kansas farmers want their representative
to begin to vote for Western interests
"We bid him." says the convention, center
the halls of Congress free man, to battle
for the material and business interests Of
this State" The tendency thus indicated
is shown further in the Atchison Champion,
a prominent Republican journal of thirty
years. standing, coming out in its issue OF
July 31st fatty for free trade. Explaining
it's conversion that paper says: "The
Western farmer has no interest whatever
in protective tariff. His interest lies
rather in the direction of free trade-of &C.
cess to all NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. his products
are in demaud.-LyHchbHrg Adrance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Mr. Whitelaw Reid, United States minis
ter to France, informed the French minis
ter of foreign affairs that he has communi-
Gated to Washington the desire expressed
by the consular conference recently held in
Paris for milde: application of the Nc
Kinley bill,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20
Hope Dare" on the arm-eluteh.

Hope Dare, q female who contributes
sensible and well-written articles to the
Lynchburg Ne,os, has this to say in her last
article in reference to the modern abomina-
Bile custom of the "arm. clutch":-
"Who the originator was of 30 ungrace-
full and iudelicate method of walking we
do not know, but we venture to assert that
he or she belongs to the same old family to
whom we are indebted for decollette, and
for certain extravagant extremes in round
dancing, at sight of which every true wo-
man ought to hang her head in blushing
shame. Why any sensible man and woman
should want to appear in promenade in q
posture az repulsive and unnatural as that
of the Siamese twins, we are certainly at q
loss to conjecture, and it is no uncommon
occurrence nowadays to see young cou-
pie walking the streets in the contortionate
bend of the "arm- clutch" and looking, for
all the world, as if their sides we're bound
together by some invisible ligament which
made it impossible for either one to stand
alone or walk erect without the consent and
cooperation of the other.
Girls, don't do it. Don't encourage or
consent to any such absurd and indecorous
sway of your lovely bodies. Remember
they are the Heaven. ordained temples of
the Holy Ghost. Reverence and respect
them as such. Say to your escort, "keep
your distance" or if assistance is necessary
in ascending or descending hill, take his
arm in the old fashioned way, prescribed by
decency and good taste, and my word for it
he will respect you ten thousand times more
than if you allowed him the questionable
liberty of the 'clutch." Female delicacy is
but another name for female purity, and ia
the most delicate thing in the world. Like
the Magnolia, it must be self. supporting;
touch the beautiful flower aud that instant
its snow-white petals, sensitive even to a
breath, will fade and fall under the blight
of swift decay. God hasten the day when
in American society, at least, all such ques-
tionable customs will have had their day,
and the 'arm- CLUTCH" decollette and all
dubious dance figures have passed from
popular favor, like Judas, to their town
Dlaca.p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20
How THINGS LOOK To Gov. MCKINNEY

How THINGS LOOK TO Gov. MCKINNEY.
Gov. Mckinney talks enthusiastically over
the commercial, manufacturing and agricul
tural outlook in Virginia. He says in the
matter of material development the pro
gress is truly wonderful. In every sectio n
of the Commonwealth the people are wax
ening up, and new hope and zeal are ap-
parent With regard to education the Gov
ernor says that schools and colleges that
will be credit to the State are being built
throughout Virginia. The public schools
are in fourishing condition, and he is of
the opinion that Mr.. Massey will bring
them to the highest state of perfection pos
sible. Gov. Mckinney is pleased with the
religious outlook and thinks all denomina-
lions are doing good work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20
-sTAUNTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERT

JOHN RusKIN TRIES TO KILL HIMsELF.-|
John Ruskin, the famous aesthetic, is rapid
ly sinking. He is almost continuously de-
lirious, and during these irresponsible
moments he attempted suicide with q
razor. The strictest watch Is kept over
him, despite which he has twice made this
effort upon his life.
Mr.. Ruskin's mental powers have been
gradually failing for several years, but the
public first heard of it in 1886. During
that year he was delivering series of
lectures at Oxford and on one occasion be-
came incoherent on the platform and finally
broke down. This was the last of his Ok
ford lectures. Two years later, while on a
visit to Venice, he had another attack and
was taken back to Brentwood, England,
by friends, where he has since remained
In July, 1889, he suddenly became violently
insane and since then has been q confirmei
invalid. In November last he had another
violent paroxysm, broke the windows o
the room in which he was confined and i
was reported attempted to take his life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

TEE WEDDING OF Miss DAvIs-A dis
patch from Beauvoir, Miss, states that the
wedding OF Miss Winnie Davis has been
postponed until next June, at the desire of
Mrs. Davis, who did not wish the marriage
to take place until at least year after the
death of Mr.. Davis. The date now set is
June 25. Apropos of the wedding. it is said
Mrs. Davis and her daughter are busy max
ing fish scale necklace, which will be set
with diamonds, to be worn by the bride.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

az have used Ayers 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 Capt. U. Carley.
Brooklyn, N. Y.
From an experience Of over thirty
years in the sale of proprietary medi-
cines, I feel justified in recommending
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. One OF the
best recommendations of the Pectoral u
the enduring quality Of its popularity, It
being more salable now than 1t was
twenty-five years ago, when its great
success was considered marvellous.
r. S. Drake, NJ. D., Beliot, Kans.
"My little sister, four years OF age,
was so i'll from bronchitis that we had
almost given up hope OF her recovery.
Our family physician, a slkilful man and
of large experience, pronounced 1t 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 70
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 Is
confidently to my customers."-C. o.
Lepper, Druggist, Fort Wayne, Ind.
For Colds and Coughs, take
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

ARRESTED FOR STEALING MoNEY.-Mr
G. A. Phgbus, who had $116 in money
taken from his trunk at the house of 8. r.
Duvall, Esq, few days ago, had G. F.
Beckley arrested as he was leaving town
Thursday evening, 18th instant, and a
search disclosed $110 wrapped up in tin
case and hidden in the lining of Beckley' g
shoe. The money recovered answers to the
description given by Phobus before the
search. Beckley has been working for Mr..
Duvall at timing for about one month, and
roomed with Phebus at Duvall's house.
Beckley was committed to Jail to await &C
ton of the grand jury by Esquire Griggs.-
Buena Vista ,tdvoc0te.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Two suspicious characters were discov-
cred Monday night of last week on north
bound Richmond aud Danville train near
Thomasville, N. G. One of them pulled
the bell-rope to stop the train, and from
their actions it was thought they were
train robbers. On the approach of a num-
Der of passengers they jumped from the
train and made their escape. Il is thought
they were members of Rube Burrows
gang.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

DEMOCRATIC TICKET IN SUMMERS Co..
W. Wat the County Democratic con-
vention held in Hinton, W. Va, on the
10 tn instant, the following nominations
were made:-
For the House of Delegates-Hon. VIM.
R. Thompson.
For County Clerk.-E. 81. Peck.
For Circuit Clerk-B. L. Hoge.
For Commissioner-Geo. w. Hedrick.
Each candidate as he was nominated was
loudly called for and responded with ap-
propriate addresses.
Eloquent speeches were made by Messrs.
Browning, Crockett, Ryan and the greatest
harmony and enthusiasm prevailed through
out the meeting.
The convention then adopted number of
excellent resolutions in condemnation of
the policy of the Republican party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Neither Senator Aldrich, of whom it was d.
rectly asked, nor any other republican Sena-
tor who heard 1t, has yet answered the follow
Ing question, propounded by Senator Vance
several days ago, during the debate in the
Senate on the tariff bill: why common VIM
made duiiable at one hundred and fifteen per
oent while fine. polished plate glass, the glass
of the rich mans mansion. is TO sustain duty
Of fifteen per cent?" It would seem that this
question, Of itself alone should be sufficient to
make every poor man vote for the democratic,
that is the low tariff candidate for Congress at
next falls eIection.-Aler. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20
The excitemeut over the natural gas e,

The excitement over the natural gas ex.
plosion near Sholbyville, Ind, still pre-
walls. The soil for many miles around is
imrreguated with gas, and by piercing the
soil with stick the gas may be ignited
and blaze large enough to produce con-
siderable illumination. The gas has bro
ken into the water wells, and the use of wa
ter from them has been abandoned. Some
of the farmers cased the wells and are US.
ing the gas from them for fuel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

SUICIDE IN BALTIMoRE-J. Harry Ward,
formerly vice-president of the corn and
-four exchange, committed suicide Friday
by cutting his throat from ear to ear. Mr.
Ward had been sufferer from chronic
dyspepsia, which is supposed to have caused
dementia. He went directly from the
breakfast table to his own room and with q
sharp razor nearly severed his head from
his body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Hon. JOHN A. BUCHANAN NOMINATED
BY ACCLAMATIoN FOR Re ELEcTIoN.-The
democratic convention for the ninth con-
gressional district, which met at Pulaski
City, Wednesday, the 18th instant, re-nomi-
mated Hon. John A. Buchanan for Congress
by reclamation. Mr.. Buchanan was pres
ent and addressed the convention on the
leading political issues of the day. His
speech created great enthusiasm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

A Boston boatman who received fifty
cent piece as reward for saving four men
from drowning has had the coin engraved:
"Reward of Merit-For Rsscuing Four
Men From Drowning; 12a cents a piece"
He will wear the coin as q medal. They
knew the value of their own lives, and, no
doubt, thought they paid literally for
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

STORM IN WEST VIRaINIA.-A Wheeling
despatch dated August 18th says
"a cyclone struck the town of Belmont,
in the centre of the new Eureka oil field on
the Ohio river, below this city and Parkers-
burg, yesterday, and did damage to the
amount of several thousand dollars. The
oil derricks and buildings were levelled in
all directions. No lives were lost"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

AN ACc1DENT.-The Lexington Gazette
says that Mr.. Tom Crig!er of Lexington,
met with an accident at Harper's Ferry on
the morning Of the 18th inst, in which he
had several ribs fractured. He was in the
door of his car when the engineer started
the train and was thrown off the train with
the result stated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

A COTTON SPINNING CENTENNIAL.-It
is one hundred years since ootton-spinning
was put into successful operation in Ameri-
ca by young Samuel Slater, and as Paw
tucket, R. l., was the theatre of his success
full experiments, it is proposed to celebrate
this cotton centenary there in the laat days
of next September and the first days of
October by speeches, professions, popular
sports and industrial exposition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20
The First Symptoms of Death

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains in va
rious parts Of the body, sinking at the pit
Of the stomach, loss of appetite, feverish-
ness, pimples or sores, are all positive evil
dences of poisoned blood. No matter how
it became poisoned it must be purified to
avoid death. DR.. Acker's English Blood
Elixir has nerer failed to remove scrofulous
or syphilitic poisons. Sold under positive
guarantee by PIT. Allen, Druggist, Staun-
ton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

The wedding of Miss Nettie Merchant,
daughter of Col. R. B. Merchant, editor Of
the Fredericksburg Star, and Mr.. Edgar
Stearns, of Prince William county, Va,
took place Wednesday evening at the Meth
odist church in Fredericksburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

SENTENCED TO BE HANaED.-Wife muir.
derer Martin, who killed his wife In Brook.
lyn, just across New river from Hinton,
nearly three years ago, was tried in Raleigh
Co. for the crime last week. The crime
was clearly proved and evidence of his
confession was also offered. The jury
brought in a verdict of murder in the first
degree, andlthe judge sentenced him to be
hung on October 3rd, next. He undoubted.
ly deserves the punishment. Monroe
Wdtchmdn, Aug. 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

The new Masonic Temple in Chicago is
to have eighteen stories and the roof will
be $40 feet from the pavement. The
ground dimensions will be ITO by ia feet.
The structure will be built principally OF
steel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Samuel H. Beard, 60 years of age, an
attorney, residing at Leesburg, Ohio, threw
himself in front of a train Tuesday of last
week, and was instantly killed. Grief over
the death of son and financial difficulty
are supposed to have unsettled his mind.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Two OF PrNKERToN' DETECTIVES KILL
ED.-Two of Pinkerton's detectives at
West Albany, N. Y, met with horrible
death at an early hour Friday morning.
They were aiding in getting out some
freight cars, when Que of the engines back
ed down a Car upon than. Both men were
caught by the bumpers rand killed. The
rews quickly spread through the city that
the strikers had killed these men, and an
immense crowd soon gathered,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

DIED AT THE AGE OF 10 YEARs.-Nid-
dletown, Hd., Aug. 13.-Celia Wormley,
colored, the oldest person In Shenandoah
Valley, and perhaps the oldest person in
the State, died here July 80. aged ITO years.
She was one of large number of slaves
owned by Conrad Carter, of Fauquier Co.,
whose will provided that his slaves should
all be freed when 80 years Of age. Hence
s'Aunt" Cecilia enjoyed eighty years of
freedom. Four generations of her numer-
GUS descendants are represented here and
elsewhere in the State. Her recollection
of persons and events of the long time ago
were clear and her vigor of body and mind
remarkable. She was present at a prayer
meeting of the colored people short time
before her death, and Joined heartily in
the singing with strong, clear voice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Frequent collisions took place at Albany,
N. Y, between Pinkerton detectives, arm
ed with Winchester rifles, in the employ of
the New York Central Railroad, and the
strikers and their sympathizers. Fifteen
Pinkerton men we're wounded and five citi-
gems were shot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

The color line is drawn in Nova Scotia
restaurants. A colored clergyman of Hal
flax has sued the proprietor of the railroad
restaurant at Amherst, N. S., for refusing
to allow him to sit down at the same table
with white folks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20
That Tarrible Congh

In the morning, hurried or difficult breath
ing, raising pblegm, tightness in the chest,
quickened pulse, ohilliness in the evening
or sweats at night, all or any of these things
are the first stages of consumption. DR..
Acker's English Cough Remedy soiU cure
these fearful symptoms, and is sold under
a positive guarantee by Philip T. Allen,
Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Albert A. Howard, aged IS, and Mollie
v. Howard, aged IA, were married in Dan
vile Tuesday of last week. They are res
idents of North Danville, are first coasins,
have no fathers living, but the mother on
each side gave consent to the marriage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

OFFERS TO ARBITRATE.-In the speech
of the Queen Monday on the propagation of
the British Parliament she states that shs
had offered to President Harrison to arbi-
trate the differences over the Behring Sea
fisheries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20
NEW YORK LETTER.
A NEW THEATRICAL FEATURE-THE BI.
CYCLE RAILwAY-NEw Treasury


NOTES.
Regular Correspondence
NEW YORK, Aug. 1890.
Considerable life is being infused into
theatrical matters recently, and the season
seems about to have an early opening. Sew.
eral now plays are being brought out, sew
eral old ones are being revived and q num-
Der of new features are being presented.
On Saturday night the Inter national Van
devilles opened up in two theatres at once.
Among their attractions is Danielo Magin-
tic, who is said to be the most accomplish
ed chimpan1ee that ever left the Dark
Continent He eats and drinks like hu-
man being, has his own room at the hotel,
wears q suit of fine clothes and q high hat.
He travels first class and pays his fare like
little man. In fact, be is a genuine
chimpanzee dude, and when he walks up
Broadway, cane in hand, he attracts multi
tudes Of admirers. He is five feet high,
straight % an arrow, and the only one OF
his tribe in America.
1OO MILES AN HOUR.
A new style of railroad has just been sue.
cessf1lly tested near this city which it is
thought may ultimately revolutionize the
present system of passenger transportation,
It is called the bicycle system, and party
of newspaper men were whirled along over
the one mile track in the space of 80 sec
onds. A single bicycle passenger car was
used, which was double-decker with sever
com partments on each deck. Each com.
partment is by itself and is entered from
the side of the car. The car is less than
half the standard guage in width, SO thai
two cars can pass each other when they
are run on opposite rails. The wheels Of
che car are directly under the center, 9
double fange grasping the rail. The car il
prevented from toppling over by double
wheels attached to the top of the car and
running one on each side of a continuous
wooden beam held up by the framework on
either side of the track. The engine EN-.
ployed is bicycle one also, and the whole
train is run on the principle of q hoop liz
motion, which Is less like to wobble or fall
over as the speed is increased. The in.
ventor, Mr.. Boynton, claims that a speed
THE NEW TREASURY NOTES.
Three million dollars worth of the new
Treasury notes was received at the Sub.
Treasury in this city last week, but as the
shipment consisted entirely of one hundred,
and one Thousand dollar bills, the general
public has not had much opportunity to
pass upon their merits. The notes are said
to be palmer looking than those now in
circulation, but the work upon them is fine.
ly done. The $1,000 note is adorned with
well-executed portrait of Gen. Meade, and
the 800 note with similar likeness of
Admiral Farragut. The back of the notes
is printed in green and has the denomina-
ton plainly set forth in large figures across
the entire length. Further description is
unnecessary, as all will be able to see for
themselves when they draw their pay on
Saturday night. EDWIN ARLINGTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Work ON THE SCHOOL BUILDINa.-Con-
tractor Ware has q large force of hands at
work on the public school building. The
contract was let last Tuesday. On Wed.
nesday hands were at work digging the
foundation. The stone base work has been
completed, the brick for the building are
on the ground, and large force of brick
layers will be put on the building as soon
as the stone masons get out of the way.
This building, when completed, will be one
of the handsomest in town.-Buena Vista
Advocate, August 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

A general strike of oIgarmakers in Cleve-
land, Ohio, was inaugurated Saturday
night. The manufacturers decided not to
grant the advance of 81 per thousand de-
handed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

Ouida has abandoned the beautiful villa
of Scandicei, where she has lived for many
years and done much of her best work, for
Florence, where she occupies the first floor
of spacious old palace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-20

One of the reasons for Senator Quay
action concerning the tariff and force bills
is said to be the desire to raise money from
the manufacturers for use in the Pennsyl-
yania election.