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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07
For the SPECTATOR.
DO THE EXPLOSIONS OF CANNON PRO-
DUCE KAIN?

"a single fact is worth ship.load of
argument or speculation. If artillery. firing
would cause rain to fall, there should have
been flood during or Immediately follow.
ing the battle of Gettysburg, where there
was the greatest cannonading that over oo-
CURED il the history of the world. If that
tremendous cannonading did not produce a
down-pour of unusual violence, it is evil
dent that the rains at battles were not caus.
ed by the firing of cannon.
! But instead of having such rain at
Gettysburg as should have been expected
on the battle rain theory-and it should
have besn veritabls "gully y-wa5her'-the
fact. we believe, is, that there was no rain
at all''
The above is from the leading editorial
in the Staunton SPECTATOR of the 9th of
September.
Bearer of General r. E. Lse-who followed
the cannon's roar from 1861 to 1865, has
this to say in reference to the battle of
Gettysburg: "Heavy cauuonading began at
different points early in the morning and
continued all the forenoon. I was with
Gen. K. E. Lee. Near Cemetery Hill the
battle ground was fanked to the right by q
email stream. After the battle was over,
about o'clock in the afternoon the rain
commenced to fail. The air was heavily
charged with the heat and smell ef powder,
aud the clouds concentrated lddenly with
out much premonitary gathering. The
rain soon increased with down. pour that
was regular ''gul y washer" and came in
torrents
General Lee took shelter under stone
bridge spanning the little stream. With
him were Colonels Taylor and Venable and
Generals Chiffon and Long. We stood
there looking oat upon the driving rain for
perhaps three quarters of an hour, until the
waters of the swollen stream had reached
above the horses bellies, when we were
forced by the current to get out, or to float
down.
Some idea Of tie rains violence may be
formed from General Lees remark as we
rode out-"this is the haviest rain I ever
saw" 1t slackened after awhile, but the
rain fell all the evening; and we made our
hard march toward Hagerstown and Vir-
ginia during the night ovs' muddy roads
and through Intervals of rains."
''A. Chancelorsvills the raiu-theory
proof might be further substantiatsd.
There had been fearful volleys of cannon
aiding all along the line in the morning.
The battls was followed by sharp shower
in the afternoon, and the rain was yet fall
ing as tha men stood in line, and the artil-
lery were throwing shot at the retreating
enemy over the kappahannock.
The storm of battle was ueually followed
by rain-storms more or less severe.
Most of old soldiers vouch for this. If
asked on the battle field the reason, they
would have answered as they invariably did
regardles: of scientific speculation:
svI al sands the rain sto- hat m halr,
tne wounded" linda BARTON HAYS.
ALTON, VA, Sept. 26. 1891.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

suffered from severe cold 10 my head
for months and could get no relief. Was
advised to use Ely's Cream Balm. It has
worked like magic in it's cure. / am free
from my cold after using the Balm one
week, and believe it is the best remedy
known.-Samuel ]. Harris, Wholesale
Grocer. 119 Front ST., New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

Simpson Ito rivaD-I hear Cora gave you
the mitteL?
Jimpson (joyfully)-She did, and her
blessed little hand accompanied it!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

II thought wanted to marry the wild
Ow, but when arrived at her house and
was met at the door by go many of hel
pretty daughters l soon found was miss.
taken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

sWhy is it 30 much easier to contract
debts than to pay them9"
"Because we run into debt, but usually y
bave to crawl out"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

Would you ride on a railroad that uses
no danger signals? That cough is signal
of danger. The safest cure is DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup. Sold by all dealers
on guarantee of satisfaction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

QuDsy troubled me for twenty years.
Since l started using DR.. Thomas
Eclectric Oil, have not bad an attack. The
oil cures sore throat at once.-Mrs. Letta
Conrad, Staudish, Mich, Oct. "a, '83.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

For Colds, Group. Asthma, Bronchitis
and Sore Throat use DR.. Thomas EcIeotric
Oil, and get the genuine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07
Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly:"

and continued until he haa repeated the
entire hymn. He then added other verses
of hymns, and suddenly died.
"Who caa toll" says Dufi,ld, ''how
great bridge has been thrown by those
familiar words across the gulf of memory,
and how great comfort they may have
brought to his dying hour?"
| A lady in Norwich, England, went to
hear famous preacher at the Tabernacle.
She was In great distress of mind and had
determined to attend divine service once
mere, aad she intended, If she obtained no
psacs, then to drown herself. The first
hymn that the preacher announced was,
"Jesus, lover of my soul," which SO start
led her, aud suited her condition, that she
supposed that the had read this hymn for
her sake" for she was Sure some one had
informed him Of her state of mind. As a
result Of this experience she was hopefully
converted.
Ono beautiful evening, in the summer OF
1881, party of northern tourists formed
part of large company gathered on the
deck of an excursion steamer sailing down
the historic Potomac. A gentleman, who
has since gained national reputation as q
singing evangelist, had been delighting the
party with his happy rendering of familiar
hymns, the last being that petition SO dear
to every Christian heart, "Jesus, lover oi
my SOUL" The singer gave the first two
verses with such feeling and emphasis as
thrilled every heart. A hush had fallen
upon the listeners, which was not broken
till gentleman made his way from the
outskirts of the crowd to the side of The
singer and said:
"Beg your pardon, stranger, but were
you actively engaged in the late wals''
"Yes, sir" the man of song answered.
81 fought under Gen. Grant"
81 did my fighting on the other side, u
continued the first speaker, ''and am quite
sure was very near yon one bright night
eighteen years ago this very month. II
was mush such night as this. If au
not mistaken you were on guard duty. VIZ
OF the South had bueiness on hand, and you
were of the enemy. was selected by the
commander, because had the reputation
as sure shot, to creep near your post o.
du!y. The shadows hid me. My apor
was in my band. As you paced back ant
forth you were humming the tune Of tn
hymn you have just sung. raised my
gun and aimed it at your heart. Then On
upon the air rang the words
Cover my defenceless head
With the shadow Of thy wing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

Frank-Bells rather wears her heart on
her sleeve.
May-Oh, nc; she has it set on diamond
engagement ring.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

When man speaks of his better half we
must not decide that there are divisions in
his family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

was sufferer from catarrh for fifteen
years, with distressing pain over my eyes.
I used Ely's Cream Balm with gratifying
results. Am apparently cured.-Z. @.
Warren, Rutland, VT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

You don't have to continue dosing with
Simmons Liver Regulator. Often little
cures effectually.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07
JESUS, LOVER OF my SOUL.

This hymn is acknowledged to be the
most generally accepted an beloved of all
| Christian hymns. II is said that one day,
iu the year 1740, Charles Wesley was sit.
ting at his desk in his room when little
bird pursued by hawk flew into the room
and took refuge in his bosom. The poet
took up his pen and wrote these immortal
verses.
Henry Ward Beeoher, when speaking of
his fathers love for this hymn, ouce said:
I would rather have written that hymn of
Wesiey's, Jesus, lover of my soul,' than to
have the fame of all the kings that ever
ruled on the earth. 1t Is more gloi;o US
It has more power in it. would rather be
the author of that hymn than hold the
wealth of the richest man in New York.
He is dead, and does not know it. He will
pass after little while out of mems
thoughts. What will there be to say of
him? What will ne have done that will
stop trouble or encourage hope? His money
will 60 to his heirs, and they will divide it.
Aud they will die and it will go to their
heirs. Ia three or four generations every
thing comes to the ground again for redis-
tribu5ion. But that hymn will go on sing
ilg until the lass trump brings forth from
every land the children of God, aud then it
will mount up On some lip to the very pre-
sence of God.''
Some one has compiled list of eminent
men who were known to repeat this hymn
wheu dying. Theologiaus and scholars of
every creed are ia this list.
DR.. Herrick johnson gives an incident of
his hospital work during the war. he
came upon a drummer boy, who was
wounded unto death.
"What can do for you, my brave fsl.
low"
Sing Jesus, lover of my SOUL '''
A wounded soldier lying near took up
the, words and began to sing them, while
the drummer-boy, too weak to sing, repeat
ed them as his dying prayer, and while
they were on his lips his soul took its flight
to the bosom of Jesus.
In the winter of 1879 Christian worker
in New York visited Bellevue Hospital
He was urged by the attendants to see an
English sailor in one of the wards who was
near death and then unsbls to speak. The
good man leaned over his bed and softly
repeated this hymn in his dull ear. There
was 10 sign that the dying man heard the
blessed words, and the visitor went away.
About midnight, however, the sailor arous-
ed, and with a clear voice said
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

If you feel all broke up and out of sorts
agitate your liver with Simmons Liver
Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

Strange to say, man whom you have
made ''hot" will treat you very "cool."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07
TO an zLLITERATE DAmsEL.

Bewitched by your sweet necromancy
United you wrote to me. All, well!
My love was but en- idle fancy
Your letter shows you've lost your spell
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

It often happens that the maid who has
ainty heart has many sparks about her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

No one ever tried Simmons Liver Regu-
lator without being satisfied with its effect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

Why will you safer from Indigestion and
Dyspepsia? Simmons Liver Regulator is
pleasant and cures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07
TIIR AUGUSTA COUNTY HEDGB CO.

JW TODD, President and Director.
NJ. F. GTLK ESON, Vice-Pres. and Director
J. N. MCFARLAND, Sec'y and Treas'r.
II. A. s. HAMILTON, Director.
STEWART BOWLING. Director.
Under the charter granted by His Honor
Judge Mclaughlin, on December 18th, are now
prepared to contract with the farmers of An.
gusta county to plant and finish Hedge on the
plans of the Shenandoah Valley Hedge and
Wire fences. Na-This is the CHEAPEST, BEST
AND HANDSOMEST FENCE farmer can
have. M KlNGSBURYt
Ian-Iy Manager.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

ga poor workman quarrels with his
tools" does not apply to the brain-work-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

Mr.. Golly-Your beauty almost makes
me fear you.
Miss Maud-Oh, there is no danger of
your catching it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-07

Your prayer was answered. / couldn't fire |
sfteg that, ind there -as no attack made .
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GEORGE Nj. HARRISON.

GORGE Nj. HARRISON,
VI ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
Offers his professional servicesto the public
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GEO. 9. .LIGHTNER,
O ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

VI ATIO6N
bTAUNToN VA.
References:-Gen, Joseph B. Seth, Hon.
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Maryland
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Cover my defenceless head
With the shadow Of thy wing
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Stauntott Spectator.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-20

Those who regarded Mr. c. II. Gibson as the
one man who would surely be clerk of the next
House of Representatives were very much sur
prised when they read in The STAR yester-
day Of his having exchanged at. least
two years of remuneration in the House
for month or two of senatorial
dignity and the back paw which belongs to the
Office; the latter consideration amounting to
about 5000. That Mr.. Gibson desired to be
Senator has been evident for some time, FOR he
was aniacknovledyad candidate and his friends
were making every preparation to place his
claims before the Maryland legislature as soon
A. that body meets. but il is evident now that
he vii! be contentsd with brief senatorial e.
istence. He admitted as much yesterday even
ing when he said lie would not be a candidate
before the legislature. More than this, Nh.
Gibson said he would support Gov. jackson in
his candidacy FOR the senatorial Office. Lam
said he. for Gov. Jackson in every sense of
the word. ] aided him in the last campaign
and he has shown his appreciation of my
efforts
Senator Gibson insists that there Was no deal
between the governor and himself. Those who
are interested in TIE matter say that the work
wa done BY Senator German and that any I'M
Outstanding which was arrived at was between
Gibson and German and not Gibson and Jack
son.
There is a general idea in circulation now to
ediy support Gov jackson in Lis candidacy TO
succeed Senator Gibson
Senator Gibson left the city yesterday after
noon and proceeded to baltimore. He lett
Baltimore lat night on .he night boat for
Easton, his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-20
DELEGATES SHUTOUT
Action Taken by the Farmers Al
lance.
AMERICANS lind THE WELLhND CANAL
Meaning Of Minister de Giers' Visit
to France.
GUSHING SENATOR BRICE.
DELEGATES BARRED OUT.
The Farmers Alliances Fina: Blow to the
Anti-Subtreasury People.

The Farmers Alliances Final Blow to the
Anti-Subtressury People.
INDIANAPOLIS. mp, Nov. 20.--The alliance
this morning gave a final blow to she anti-sub-
treasury people by barring Gates OF Missouri
from the meetings OF the alliance. This was
done b. a resolution excluding AL alliance
men who are not vouched for by the cIa..
of their respective state delegations"
Mr. Leonard refused 10 vouch for Ar. Gates,
and, although ne bore credentials from his
state alliance, he forced to retire. The
by issuing the following call for a convention
Of anti-subtreasury alliance men at Memphis
On the 10th day of December proximc.
'HEADQuARTERs OF THE -sUBTREASCRY
''NATIoSAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
'ISDIASAPOLIs, lSD.. Nov. -. 1871.
"A call for - national convention of anti
subtreasury alliance.
Whereas. the national committee of the
convention Of anti-subtreasury alliance held in
the city of ST. Louis. Mo-. on The 18th and 10th
Of September. 1891, appointed to present to the
supreme council of the NatiCna! Farmers
Alliance and Industrial Union when as
ssmbled in Indianapolis, November IL. 1891.
= memorial and protest against the SGhtreasury
and land-lcan schemes and proposed govern
mental control OF railroads and telegraph lines,
have IN due form ana respectful manner ap-
ieared to present SAIL protes; to the supreme
council: and
Whereas. The supreme council aforesaid has
declined to hear said protest; and
Whereas. The committee was empowered
and instructed by the said ~. Louis conven-
ton to Gail another national convention to
hear and consider the report of said CON-
mittee; now. therefore, the national execu-
tive committee OF the 81. Louis convention does
truly issue this Call for a national convention
OF all anti-subtTsasurv alliance men III the
United States to be held in the city OF Memphis,
IN the state OF Tennessee, ON the 10Th day OF
December. 1891, to hear and consider this re-
port Of tie committee amt take such final &C.
ton in the premises rs may seem proper and
best for the general welfare.
Let ali local organizations OF the Farmers
Alliance and industrial ard other farluers and
industrial or EXAMINATIONS send iulI delegations,
the number from each local organization 20 lie
determined by itself.
.'ISignedl WI. 5. McALI s1ER Chain man.
"RoBERr ". NICHOLS. Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-20
MILDLY AGAINST WEST POINTER.
A Notable Foot Bali Match to Be PLAYED
at Annapolis.

at Annapolis.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS Nd. November 10. 1891.
The much-talked- of game of foot bail be-
tween the United States military cadets and
the United States naval cadets is set for No.
vember % at Annapolis. and as the day APP
proaches the excitement. grows intense Not a
day passes that letters do not reach here maxi
ing inquiries.
1t will be close. well-fousht game, as both
teams are nerved to maintain the proves of
their school and both teams are made of good
STUFF. The conditions of preliminary practice
are alike. for the authorities make no conces-
sions to the foot ball players. 1t is in fact
eleven OF the best men of each school pitted
against each other.
The naval cadets this season have not as vet
lost a game and the West Pointers have been
hardly less successful in their contests. Ar
rangements. it is expected, will be made to
have special tram leave Annapolis by the
short line for Baltimore Immediately after the
game. which will allow the visitors from WASH
ington, Baltimore and Philadelphia to return
homo that night. Many officers of both
branches of the service are coming to witness
the battle and cheer the warriors
As Solace to the ranquished and glory to the
victors there will be a grand hop il the evening
! In honor OF the visiting team. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-20
FRENCH MINING TROUBLES.
II 10 Feared That Serious Disturbances May
soon Occur

PARIS, Nov. 2o.-The troubles in the coal
districts of Che department of L -,-de-Calai, are
assuming a threatening phase. and it is feared
that serious disturbances NAV occur. The
miners are very bitter toward the men who. in
spite Of arguments and threats. continue to
work in the mines NJ Lens today a
number OF conflicts occurred between the
troops, who have been detailed 10 guard the
mines, and bodies OF the striking miners In
several of the mines IL that neighhorhood
number Of men are at wor.s who have refus ed
TO listen to the appeals m7de 10 them TO quit.
These men by their refusal incurred tie cnlnity
Of the strikers and today the latter
determined TO make the workers quit il il was
possible to do SO by force The strikers visited
the mines As the men we're preparing 10 enter
them The strikers paid but lit;le attention to
the soldiers at first, bat directed all their at
taeks against the men who were willing to
work. They made several si:;cks upon them.
bus the soldiers interfered fer their protection.
The strikers were thrs placed ri great dis
advantage, and though they greatly ouinun
bersd the troops they were finally repnised-
The dispatch from Lens announcing these
soufirts. makes NO mention OF anybody being
injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-20
One Conri. { al. Two Acquitted.

In the Criminal Court, Justice bradley, trio
of colored men were at the bar, David Marshall,
Thomas Duvall and VIM. Simonds, to answer
the charge Of HOUSEKEEPING in the saloon Of
Charles Schlegel on October %, Of which
offense John Marshall plead guilty few days
since.
The evidence was that the parties were drink
ing in the house the night before and the morn
ing after the robbery.
Under the rulings OF the court Simonds and
Duvall were acquitted and the case was sub
mitted Is to David Marshall, who was convicted.
Messrs. Peyton and Ambisr, who appeared for
defendants, gave notice OF motion for = new
trial, stating that they had just learned Of Z
witness by which an abb could be proven.