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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

THE TINKER ANNUAL MEETING The
great annual meeting of the German B,p-
fists, was held lsst week at Hsgerstown,
Md. Very large crowds were in attendance
from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and
other States. The beautiful weather, with
the excellent location of the nesting, con-
tributed to tho enjoyment of all The Of
fcers elected were Daniel Vaniman. of
Kansas, Moderator; M. J. Mcclure, of
Illinois, Reading Clerk; D. R. Miller, of
Kansas, Secretary; Samuel Driver, of Vir
ginia, Doorkeeper.
Quite large number of queries of much
interest to the church were presented; some
were disposed of, and others were post
poned for future meetings.
The annual meeting replied to query
that gold ornaments, not even gold spec
tacles, for personal wear, we're not permit
ted by the church. Elders we're authorized
to snoipt dying persons. It was deter
mined that the Bible be recognized as the
only safe guide, and the remarks of the an
nual meeting be held as advisory and not
mandatory. A paper from Western
church asking if q member could not be
prohibited from selling tobacco even to the
injury of his business in other commodities.
was referred again to the standing commit
tee. 1t was decided that members of the
church, while under any charge, even
though before trial, were not allowed to
partake of communion. Replying to a
paper from Illinois the convention deter
mined that there was no objection to a
church member holding public Office il hon.
estly appointed.
The subject of divorce was considered
aud much discussed, but the fnal action
left the matter just where it has been for
years. State Republican, June 18th.
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About quarter 10 o'clock on last Monday
morning, the alarm of fire was sounded by
Policeman Collins from Box "a, having observ-
ed that fire was raging in the upper part OF
the building ear the depot owned by Mr.. G.
T. Palmer and occupied by Mr.. Michael Xviii
CHAN. The firemen promptly responded. and
by flooding for some hours the fourth story in
which the fire originated. they succeeded in
saving the other portions of the building. Mr..
Kivlighan lost hay, wheat. oats, corn, flour
and clover and grass seeds to an amount. not
yet definitely estimated. but supposed to be
between three and four thousand dollars. Fort
unately, both the stock belonging to Xviii
CHAN, and the building belonging to Palmer
were insured to more than the amounts of the
losses In companies of which W. A. Burke and
Hoge & McChesney are the agents in this city.
II this fire had occurred few weeks ago, the
loss of Mr.. Kivlighan would have been very
great. for then his stock was much greater and
more valuable.
This building adjoins that which was occupi.
ed by James Blackley, when, some time since.
a similar fire occurred. The origin of the fire
is unknown, Some suppose that, as the hay
was packed to the iron roof, and the day pre-.
ceding was very warm 1T may have been ignit-
ed by the heat of the roof. AS the hay was old
and dry it is not pro bable that 1t was caused
by spontaneous combustion resulting from
fermentation or chemical action.
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
Programme of Final Celebrations, Is

Programme of Final Celebrations, 1891
Sunday, June 18th, s P. M.-Final Celebration
of the Young Mems Christian Association.
Sermon before the Association by Rev. Z. N
Sledd D. D.. of Norfolk, Va.
Monday, June 10Th, s P. M.-Final Celebration
of the Washington Literary Society.
President, George N. Conrad, of Virginia.
Debater, Charles F. Spencer, of Kentucky.
Orator, Henry A. Etheridge. of Georgia.
Tuesday. June 31th, 10 A. M.-Meating of the
Society of Alumni.
II A. M.-Address before the Literary Socie-
ties by Hon. Henry Watterson, of Kentucky.
Award of the Magazine Medal.
SIP. M.-Final Celebration OF the Jefferson
Literary Society.
President. Robert Spratt Cockrell, of Florida.
Debater, William G. Peterkin, of West Vir-
ginia.
Orator, Henry Louis Smith of North Caro-
lima.
Wednesday, July Isl, 0 A. M.-Meeting of the
Society of Alumni.
10 A. M.-Closing Exercises of the UNIVERSE
ty.
Award of University Degrees.
Address before the Society of Alumni by
Hon. w. l.. Wilson. of West Virginia.
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IT, has LONG been the habit of the Treasury

II has long been the habit of the Treasury
Department in Washington to issue daily
statements of the condition of that depart
ment. That very healthy custom has now
heeu abolished, and no moro exhibits are to
be given the public for Information, at least
for the present This would argue that the
finances of the Treasury Department are at
low ebb at this time, and likely to remain
SO far some length of time, for if it were
otherwise, ard the Treasury was as flush
of funds as it has been, Secretary Foster
would be moro than glad to issue daily
bulletin of The fact. But the late Billion
Congress wiped out all of the Surplus, the
monthly receipts from customs and incomes
have greatly diminished. and the Secretary
now finds himself compelled to borrow
money to redeem the $3.50, 900, 600 a bonds
falling due September 1st. Isn't this rich
commentary upon Republican administra
ton that has only been in two years? But
the worst, in all probability, has not been
yet reached, and the refusal Of Mr.. Foster
to issue any more daily bulletins will hsrd
ly conceal it from the public, but rather
increase the fears and stringency in the
money centres. 1t will reqnire another
| Democratic administration to apply the
necessary remedy, correct the abuses, and
bring back the government expenditures to
a normal ard healthy condition. That can
not be until 1892. -Lynchburg Neqos.
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Cummings Royal Welcome.
FLAGS FLYING AND FLOWERS ON THE v

FLAGS FLYING AND FLOWERS ON THE WAY.
LONDON, June 13.-Sir William Gordon
Cumming aud his bride received what is
generally known as "Royal welcome" nr.
on their arrival at Forces, Scotland, near
which Burgh Altyre. the baronet's estate,
is situated. The bride and bridegroom were
welcomed by the Provost of Forres at the
head of the municipal authorities and neigh
bors. The town was decorated with flags,
flowers, and Bunting, and on their way to
Altyre, Sir William and Lady Gordon Cum
ming passed beneath several handsome
floral arches. The newly married couple
we're enthusiastically cheered by the inhabi-
tants of Forces and its neighborhood, who
had gathered for many miles around 10
order to show their sympathy with the own
ers of Altyre. The Provost of Forres. upon
the arrival of Sir William and Lady Gordon
Cumming at that place, made them pub
lie address of welcome, and presented them
with the congratulations of thu inhabitants
of the town. Nothing was wanting to
show the bridal couple that though some
people might frown upon them, the sturdy
Scotch burghers of Forres had resolved to
testify in as open manner as possible their
sympathy with the Laird of Altyre in the
troubles which lowered over him and his
loyal-hearted bride.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17
FROM CRAIGSVIELF.
SUICIDE OF A YOUNG MAN.


On last THURSDAY, the 18th inst, about IL
o'clock as he was going to his work with his
uncle. Mr.. Frank Nycum, to Mr.. L. H. Young's
steam saw-mill near Bells Valley, young E..
E. Nycum, of Roanoke City, drew out his re-
volver and blew out his brains, the ball enter"
ing Immediately above the right ear.
This distressing occurrence was caused by
this youth of only Is years of age having been
accused of stealing gold-plated watch of one
Mr.. Powell who also was employed at the
same mill as one ofthe hands. The evening
before this sad occurrence this young man re-
ceived an anonymous letter saying that, If he
did not return the watch by Saturday morning
he would be arrested and sent to the State
prison. as the case had been put in a detect
ives hand and that he had been.spotted as the
thief He protested his innocense of this
false charge and said before he would lie under
such charge he would kill himself; but no
one thought any more about 1t until the sad
event. above chronicled, occurred. The de-
ceased was of good family and leaves father
and sister to mourn his untimely and sad
death.
The man who lost the watch left few days
before for parts unknown. He had never
paid for the watch himself. This was a ruse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

JUDGE HUGHES WILL NOT RETIRE
Judge Robert Hughes, of the United States
District Court, was seventy years old
Thursday, and, under the law, could retire
from the bench, with full pay. There are
some Republican lawyers in the State who
would be greatly pleased if the Judge
would avail himself of the provision of the
law referred to. He is in the enjoyment of
idea of retiring. The Judge looks as young
and as well to-day as he did dozen years
ago. Of course those who had an eye on
the judgeship for the Eastern district of
Virginia will be greatly pleased to hear of
this.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17
They Were Expelled.

1t is frequently said, and very truly, that
| the best woman is infinitely better than the
best man, and that the worst woman is in
comparably worse than the worst man.
In like manner We may say of the Church
that when it is at it's best it is the strongest
influence for good onthe planet, and when
it is at its worst it can make infidels faster
than grist mill can grind corn.
The news from Pittsbarg, Pa, that six
bright, conservative, eloquent and popular
young ministers were expelled by the Ra.
formed Presbyterian Synod is calculated to
make the people prick up their ears. Have
they been guilty of burglary or arson? Did
they carry concealed weapons? Are they
pirates or highway robbery? Havo they
tempered with the treasury of the Church
or committed murder? Not at all. They
tave simply declared that minister has
right to vote like any other citizen, while
the Church to which they belong insists
that VIC are living under ga goddess consti-
tuition" and that no minister should cast
ballot.
Yes, this is the nineteenth century, though
you wouldn't think it. We are living I'M
der regime of common sense, though that
synod furnishes no proof of the fact, bnt,
on the contrary, is a relic Of the Middle
Ages, when superstition took the place Of
reason and measureless stupidity was sub
stituted for religion. 1t would seem impos
sibe for man with head on his shoulders
to tell his congregation that it is morally
wrong to support by their votes the insti
tutions which have made this country pros
porous and happy. 1t would be sheer fiat
terry to call him crank, honest of course,
but still a crank. For any organization of
the clergy, however, to expel member be-
cause he dares to exercise the right of suf-
frage as an American citizen is about as
serious an offence as can be committed by
any one who pretends to be sane.
Nine. Roland cried as she approached the
seaffold, COB, Liberty what crimes are
committed in thy namer' 1t would be
equally just to exclaim, Oh, religion! what
intolerable blunders your teachers are guilty
of IN. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

THE WAYNEsBoRo' FIGURING MILL IN f I'LL
OPERATIoN.-The Waynesboro' FIGURING Mill
uqder the management of Messrs. Bowling &
Kivlighan, started Wednesday morning. The
entire old force is retained. and it will be run
to its full capacity continuously. Mr.. Xviii
CHAN will remain here in charge with Mr.. j.
Harry Humphreys as assistant. He informs
US that they are already behind with their Or
ders. They are buying wheat in large quanti-
ties, and are prepared to purchase it delivered
at the mill, or depots of either the G. & o, or
N. & W. R. R. Mr.. Bowling, the senior mems
Der, is one of the Oldest roller mill men in the
State. The firm already has large establish
ed trade. We are glad to welcome them to our
business and social NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Times,
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s pecIal Meeting of the City Council.

A called meeting of the Council wes held
last night. at the request of citizens living on
Gospel Hill, affected by the cut now under
progress, on f. Main street. claiming that the
work-one OF great importance-was ordered
and commenced without due consideration,
and will result in great injury to valuable pro-
perty fronting thereon. After hearing state
ments OF Capt. Marquis and Messrs. Witt and
Holt in connection with the paper read, the
Council resolved to refer the paper presented
to the Street committee and engineer. with
authority.to confer with the petitioners andas-
certain OF different grade than the one adopt
ed can yet be agreed upon; if SO. another meet
ing ofthe Council will be held to consider such
change. If none can be agreed on. the work
Will proceed as ordered by the Council on June
5, 1891.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17
PARNASSUS.
FARMERS ALLIANCE-KICKED BY A HORSE
PERSONALS-ROSE.R Rigs.

FARMERS ALLIANCE-KICKED BY HORSE
PERsoNALs-RoSE-BUGS.
The Parnassus Farmers Alliance. at their
meeting on the 18th instant passed resolutions
expressing the esteem for and regret at the
death of their venerable comrade, Mr., Francis
Gilkeson. This Alliance is in excellent work
ing trim and is steadily increasing its mem
bership At this session, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: N B. Hulvey,
President; A. ]. Fairburn, Vice President M.
Bruce Whitmore, Secretary; A. A. Crawford,
Treasurer; w. Il. Floyd, Lecturer; j. A. Whit.
more, Chaplain; G. F. Irvine. Steward; ]. II
Hiner. Asst. Steward; A. R. Whtmore, Sgt.
at arms; R. H. Dudley. Business Agent.
Mr. J. Huffer's little son was kicked 'by
horse last Sunday morning at Elk Run, Ger
man Baptist church. Fortunately. the little
fellow escaped with two ugly wounds over ant
under the left eye.
Several of our citizens interested in Kanawka
City stock left yesterday to attend the sale and
drawing lots.
Mr.. Asa CLARK left for Basic City, to engage IL
business there.
A very destructive insect, called the rose-bus
Is playing havoc with grapes, cherries and 9th
err fruit il this vicinity. In several orchards
they have destroyed many apples and peaches
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17
OPERA, ENTERTAINMENTS DURING
TEE SIMMER

We learn from Mr.. B. Mendelson, Business
Manager of the WardeBowers Opera Company
of New York, consisting of eighteen members.
that that Company will give entertainments
during the Summer in a spacious pavilion to
be erected in the Park. This will give our mu-
sic-loving people ana others an OPPORTUNITY to
spend pleasantly the nights of Summer. The
pavilion viii be made to accommodate large
audience, so that all who may attend will be
pleasantly seated. The prices will be low, SO
that all may partake of the enjoyment furnish
edbV the entertainments
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

STABLE BURNED.-On Thursday morning
about O'Clock the stable belonging to the Ba>
sic Lumber & Coal Company situated in Basic
City near the G. q o. railroad bridge across
South river was entirely consumed By fire
Several sets of harness and about one half ton
of hay were in the building at the time 1t was
burned. In the evening five mules had been
stabbed in it, as was the custom, battered, and
securely locked in. However, before the sta
BILE was burned, the staple, driven four inches
into oak, was pulled, the halters cut. leaving
part around their necks. and they were turn
ed out. This seems to have been done before
the stable was set on fire, as the mules did not
appear frightened in the least, 1t is thought
to be the work of an incendiary, but so far
there is no clue-Waynesboro' Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17
NJ ~ HEEAGE3

AVIS-DEARING.-June 4th, by Rev. II. D
Bishop, Mr.. David Davis, of Page county
and Miss Lizzie K. bearing, of Rockingham
GRANDLE--KIE JESTER June 4th, at Bridge
water by Rev. John w. CLICK, Mr.. Christian
Graudle and NJ ISIS Florence A. Kiester, both
of Rockingham county.
SILVIUS- WILT.-June It'll, by Elder Daniel
Hays. Mr.. Perry Silvius, of Shenandoah Co.,
and Miss Barbara Wilt of Rockingham.
GILBERT-PARRISH.- IL, 1891, near An
mex, by Rev. r.. IL. Clark, Frank ID. Gilbert
and Sabra V. Parrish.
LOR-BAYLOR.-Juue 9th, at Shemariah,
by Rev. II. X. Smith. Adam Henry Baylor
and Julia Edna Baylor, both of Augusta.
CHILES-SH Observation-Disclosures 8, 1891, in
this city, by Rev. w. @. Hullihen, Robert l..
Chiles, of Richmond, and Fannie d. Shackel-
ford, of Staunton.
GARTIN-McCRAY.-Ju TO- 1891, at the par
James o. Gartin. of Muncle, Ind =, and Bette
A. McCray.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

The following was intended for the issue of
last week, but was not received till the paper
was published.
MT. SOLoN, June 9th.
Your Mount Scion correspondent would
claim brief space in your columns this week.
Although we have had SO much rain and
wind. the ladies have been quite busy, and
successful with their strawberry festivals had
two last week to assist in the purchase OF q
new organ for the Methodist Episcopal Church
South in Mount Scion. The organ which we
have used fer several years. is in good repair
and a nice organ, but Prof. Cls RI e, our organs
ist,said We should have a larger organ. So the
old one was disposed of, and MI. J. E. Bolen
now owns it, and we hope to have our new
organ very soon.
Last Wednesday morning Mr.. Benjamin
Reid, the Oldest citizen of our village breathed
his last. He had conn ected himself with the
Messy Creek Congregation during Mr.. Rose
bros pastorate. Mr.. Reid was aged about
eigt ty-five-had passed the allotted time of
man. He had kind nelghbors, and friends
who ministered to him during his sickness.
and performed the last service after death. He
was buried at Parnassus with his first wife,
We are glad to learn Mr.. ]. j. Cupp is improv
ing. &.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17
Organization at Raphine.

On Tuesday the End instant, Mr.. ]. E. Hatch
err General Agent for the Atlanta. (Ga.) Build
ing and Loan Association, organized, local
branch at Raphine. The officers for the year
are j. r. Mccormick, President, - Hill.
Vice President, ]. Well. Secretary and Trea-
surer, with same and several other members
as board of directors. About 70 shares of
stock were taken, 81 OF which were invest
ments and SO loans. By co operation with
the liberal offers of the Raphtne Improvement
Company, this organization hopes to do
f1ourishing business.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

A significant fact in connection with the
secession of the six ministers of the Re-
formed Presbyterian church is that they
are all young men who declare themselves
unwilling to be bound by the cast iron
dogmas and doctrines which originated
four hundred years ago and are antago-
nistic to the enlightened and enlighteniug
spirit Of the present day.-Index-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

To all northern aad eastern seaside, lakeside,
and mountain resorts, as well as to Deer Park
and Oakland, the Virginia Springs. Niagara
Falls, Luray Caverns. Gettysburg. and to all
points, in fact. where people gather in search
of health and pleasure, are now on sale at all
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ticket offices at
greatly reduced rates. These tickets will be
sold from June 1st to September Both; and are
valid for return passage I'm til October 3Ist' Be-
fore selecting your route or resort consult B. &
o. summer excursion book in which shortest
routes and lowest rates via "Pictur esque B. d
O." to all resorts ara given from points on that
road east of the Ohio river profusely and artis
ticaliy illustrated. This book can be procured
free of charge upon personal application of
ticket Agents, B. q O. r r. Co, or you can
have it mailed to you by sc idlng name and adj
dress with cents in stamps 10 Chas o, Scull
Gen'l Passenger Agent, Baltimore Nd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

REV. SAM SMALL DRoPPED.-The Colo
RADIO Conference of the Methodist Episcc-
pal Church in session at Grace Church,
Denver, Friday voted to admit women as
lay delegates to the convention, and drop
ped from membership in the church the
Rev. Sam Small. Mr.. Small's connection
with the Methodist University at Ogden,
Utab,as its president and alleged shortages
in his accounts are the basis upon which
the conference acted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

The Spirit Of the Valley makes the following
notice of Meade f. White, ESQ. in connection
with his successful defense of K. G. Henderson
in the United States District Court at Har-
risonburg:--
"The many friends of Mr.. Meade F. White,
the talented Commemorative Attorney of Au-
gusta county, were delighted to see him here
last week. He was attending the United States
District Court. and made one of his character
istically able and eloquent speeches in defend
ing K. G. Henderson, of Highland county. 1t
Is superfiuous, however, to say that one OF
Whites speeches is either eloquent or able,
for they are always both"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

just how profitable will contests are to
the contestants is illustrated by the result
of one of these suits in New York. The
testator left $4,000; $4,000 to his widow
and $12, 900 to Henry George for the dis
semination of single tax literature. The
contest closed with the award of 1896 to the
widow and $31S to Henry George. The
lawyers got the rest.-Inder Appeal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17
u EATEEs -.

DONOVAN.-June IL. 1891, west OF Stanton
Daniel Donovan, aged rs years.
10th. 1891. at Basic City. Erie
Carlisle. infant daughter of j. ii. Lindsay.
Esq.
BLAKEMORE.-Suddenl at his home at Mt.
Scion. Wednesday night, June 10, 1891, DR.
Geo. M. Blakemore, aged about 50.
EAKLE.-Jupe IA, 1891, near New Hope Mrs.
Alice wife OF John Eakle, aged about 49, She
left three small children. Interment at Mt
Horeb,
COOP.-June IL, 1891, at Waynes5oro'. Maggie
E. eldest daughter of VIM. M. and Alice
Coop, aged II years.
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A Distinguished Student.

R. B. Hamrlck OF this county. member of
the Senior Glass In the Augusta Military Aca-
deny. of which Prof Charles g. Roller is the
Principal, had the honor of standing first in
all his classes. with the high average of 80, and
was thereby entitled to receive the scholarship
at Washington & Lee University which is an
nually awarded the Cadet OF the Senior Glass
who atiains the highest per centage in all his
studies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-06-17

SCHOLARSHIPS AwARDED.-The Trustees of
the Public Schools of staunton awarded the
Scholarships won last session as follows
Miss Mary E. Trotter to Augusta Female
Seminary; Miss BERTHE Shewey to Wesleyan
Female Institute: Misses Teresa Bagby and
Maggie K. Cameron to the Virginia Female
Institute.