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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16

THE LOVELY BRIDE.-It is said the
Kentucky reporter will listen to scores
of stump speeches that are full of burn
ing eloauence and feel nothing of their
fire, but in the presence of bride,
where the old man does the right thing
by the side sideboard. he will melt.
Describing a recent wedding, the Mays
vile Republican had this to say: 1.-THE
bride is demi blonde. about the aver
age height. with an exquisitely round
ed form. She has face like a richly
tinted lily, silken lashes shade eyes of
the brightest hazel. while -unny brown
hair, such as painters love and poets
sing of, cluster about her fair young
brow. She was attired in an artistic
gown of cream, low corsage, demi
traine, and carried peerless bouquet
of rose buds. Her manner is suave and
she is charming companion"
THE RETCRT COURTEOUS. "A little
6 year-oid fellow on his way to school
this morning was met BY a gentleman
who twitted him about carrying so
many books. why do you carry SO
many books?" asked the gentleman,
you don't learn anything" The reply
came back in the shape of the follow
ing very bright remark: why do you
talk so much, you don't say anything"
The young hopeful's argument was
unanswerab]e, = Charlottesville Prog
TeSS.
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Rev. John Reid, Jr.. of Great Falls,
Mon, recommended Ely's Cream Balm
to me. can emphasize his statement.
ut is positive cure for catarrh if used
as directed Rev. Francis W. Poole,
Pastor Central Pres. Church, Helena,
Mon.
1t is the medicine above all others
for catarrh, and is worth it's weight in
gold. can use Ely's Cream Balm with
safety and it does all that is claimed
for it.-B. W. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16

The general convention of the Epis-
copal Church at Minneapolis de-
nounced the attacks of the Chinese
upon the missionaries in their country
But while that convention was in ses
sion. ex Secretary Foster delivered a
lecture in the same city, in which he
said, speaking of these attacks
Americans should be charry of con
demning the Chinese without consid
GRAFTON. They were no more cruel and
no more discreditable to the authori;
ties than the Wyoming massacre q
Chinese in 1892. Moreover. the Chi
nese government was even now NOV
ing for the punishment of the guilty
parties and for the payment of dam
! ages, whereas in the United States the
guilty parties were never punished and
the payment of the damages was de
layed."
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western Railroad.
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Roanoke, Va.
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Horace Greeley once said 1.-The way
to resume is to resume" speaking of
again putting gold into circulation
after the war. But you may say ''re-
sumo" any number of times to that
torpid liver of yours and it won't bulge
until you take Simmons Liver Regula-
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Constipation, Biiiousness and Sick
Headache are all caused by sluggish
liver. Keep the liver active
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NOTICE.-Th undersigned have associated
IN themselves together as partners in the
name and style of j. & ]. L. Bumgardner. At.
torneys at Law.
We will practice in the courts of the city of
Staunton and the counties of Augusta Rock
bridge, Rockingham Highland and Bath. An
law business entrusted to our care will he
promptly and faithfully attended to-
JAMES BUMGARDNER. In
July-tf ]. LEWIS BUMGARDNER.
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are to be quite long, so as to protect
the arms. and cloth, velvet or lowered
silks will be used or one or more in
combination. At present, they are
quite short. and some reaching only a
little way below the shoulders, will
subsequently be worn over longer gar
ments. Jackets are short, reaching
at the longest, not more than twenty
seven inches, land backs are plain, with
loose or plated fronts. Sleeves of
course are large and follow those of
dresses, in shape, but SO long as sleeves
continue large, capes will have prefer
ence. In
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16
MILLINERY,

the tendency to exaggeration contin-
ues and chiefly in the way of breadth
that is obtained by spreading wings
or bows. High garnitures, which how
ever are not very frequent, exhibit the
same extreme and sometimes reach
the limit of ten inches. Erect pompons
that have military air, are used or
long quill feathers. Occasionally the
latter are in such profusion as TO re-
call the headdress of an Indian chief,
but in this case, the feathers are not
extremely high. On new hat, they
reached from one end to another, re
sembling sort of fence at the back of
low, front garniture.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR coNcLAVE.


BOSTON. Aug. 23.-Proparations for the
triennial conclave Of the Knights Tenn
plars Of the United States are being made.
Observation stands are appearing by the
score along the line of the great parade,
and hundreds of decorators arc engaged
In hanging bunting, fags and emblems
on buildings and residences, and the cleo
trical display will outdo anything Of the
kind ever seen In New England.
The floral decorations In the public gar
dons will be one Of the features Of the
city's decoration. Here two handsome
floral arches are being erected, and hun
dred Masonic emblems in flowers and
plants are being arranged.
Tuesday, the day Of the grand parade,
in which IL is estimated nearly 80, 600
knights will participate, will be the great
day OF the week, and If the weather is fair
1t is believed that over 800, 600 visitors will
be In the city. There will be over 800 horses
In line hundred bands will participate,
and scores of unique features are prom
ised.
There will be only few business ses-
sions OF the conclave and the week will be
given up mainly to pleasure. Excursions
and receptions, almest without number,
have been arranged, and 1t is estimated
that Boston will spend over $500, 900 in
entertaining the visitors,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

The Baltimore and Ohio Ra llroad Com,
Dany and tho committee in oh arge OF the
trip OF the Grand Army Of the Republic
membJrs to louisville on tho occasion of
the National Eucampmsnt OF the q. A. II.
there have cDmpletod arrangements, Tie
members OF tho Department OF Delaware
and others will leave the delaware ave.
nu5 station here at IL. rs D. m on Sspteu
ber .. They will occupy special coach IS
and n special sleeper attached to the fUs {
b. IL o. express train. The committee has
decided to 40 on this train because 1t Is
scheduled and there Will DO no delay as
there might be with n special.
40 persons have already registered for
the trip and I is expected to take l5O The
round trip rate Will be $l5 /. open 10 fha
public. I he diagram of ,he q eel or ia In
charge of Peter b. Ayars at the custom
house and mAy be seen by any one apply
ing 10 him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

HARRISBURG, Aug. 23.--United States
Senator Quay came to Harrisburg yester-
day afternoon, and will remain hore until
after the Republican state convention,
which Is to meet next Thursday. A caucus
of his followers has been called to meet in
this city on Tuesday evening. Senator
Quay issues a statement, declaring that
the leaders of the combination havs given
up all hope Of defeating him except by
means Of the direct bribery of fifteen or
twenty Of the delegates favorable to him
He says; II hope my friends will be on
their guard, and will promptly take meas
ures to make public the efforts Of the
combine bribers, and will speedily bring
them to justice. Without such desperate
methods 1t Is impossible for me to lose
control of the convention"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

We clip the follow ipg items from the
lnisH:
Il N Rsker started hls tomato canine ry
on tuesday and pr. up a small quantity
OF tomatoes He has enough material on
hand 10 put up large pack and is now
waiting for tho fruit which will he on In q
few days, when the factory will be run at
Its full capacity. They also expect to
manufacture catsup.
Rev. Charles I.Stengle. pastor of armory
Al. q. Church. who Is Off on his yacltlon,
~ now at Onley Vn.. and will return to
Dover In time to hold all the services at
his church next Sunday. He will preurh
10th morning and evening. Mr.. Stongle
says ho is having sp'endIi limo and
hopes TO meet all his friends at Armory
Church next Sunday.
James Il. Prettyman. brother of @. B.
Pfettyman OF this 10 9n, a nd Mlss Lucinda
r. Emerson both OF Milford, were married
on ! tuesday.
Daniel Voshell. OF near town, raised 40
bushels OF Early Rose potatoes from n
half bushel of seed. This ie the lest
yield We haya heard OF Who can beat it9
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23
sncrp ID Uenr, Cnurc,, K,r,,e.,.

Bavarian Park was pleasant spot yes
terday afternoon aud evening. 1he kir.
mess OF the Sacred Heart Church was held
there and the Germans of the city turne i
out and enjoyed themselves according to
their custom. Tho fe6tiyities began with
parade many OF those present being at.
tired IN costn tnmes representing each prov
lice tn Germany. Tho ceremony consist.
ed in finding OF a bottle OF wine. 1t was
buried last year and no one knew where
1t was hid but Marshal Ernest OtteDi. II
was found In tho southern part of the
park. After this The parade dlsbandad,
the participants seeking enjoyment in the
various pleasures found. Another bottle
Oi wine was buried last night.
The girls in costume were Miss Mary
Beste. Liverla iie5te, Gertrude Meg haelis
Lena Feuk .. Miss Anna Biermann. Miss
Louise Hickman, Miss Annie schneider.
Miss Mary Bunkleyde Miss Iieaa AniWali
er, Miss JlIna Bader, MisS Katie liam.
precht, Elalfa Schnalzar, MlsS Lillei
Boehm ard Celeste Hammerer.
In the evening there was grand di splay
oil iireworka. There wers several delega. .
tions present from Philadelphia. and
Chester. Daniel Bickta was chairman OF
the com mittee OF arrangonents; Joseph
Hockbarth, tloor manager; William Hulle
chairman Of the CO mmlttee on prizes.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

OMAHA. Aug. 23.-If an effort was made
to conciliate any whrring elements in the
ranks of Nebraska Democrats 1t was not
In evidence at the state Democratic con
yention. 1t was essentially Il convention
Of the advocates of the white metal in the
party, and the other wing ignored the
'mutiny and will convene at Lincoln Sept.
8. Edgar Howard WAS made permanent
chairman without opposition, aud the
following nominations were made by &c.
clamatlon; Supreme court judge, e. j.
Phelps; regents of the State University,
DIR. Ii. 8. Blackburne and J. J. Kettle.
After speeches OF minor Importance, bub-
bling over with silver sentiment and op-
position to the A. p A., tho convention
adopted resolutions which declare In favor
OF the immediate restoration of the free
and unlimited coinage of gold and silver
at the present legal ratio Of l6 to l." A
resolution favoring Clevefands admins
tration was howlcd down.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

City Cour ellis session last night was
brief. The Finance Com pmittee reported
favorably on the petitions of James G..
Moore for the return ot $500 over. paid
taX and unfayorably upon those of Peter
DouEherty and Chartes ia ird. MIR.
Dougherty wanted rebate because OF
having been assessed ns a III eohauc when
he WAS laborer. AIR. Baird wanted
S2T6.64.
MIR. Robertson presented petition
from L. o.. BennotC for the ra turn OF
money paid on building burned alter
the asssesbnaent was made.
The same petition has onco heen report.
ed adversely by tho Finance Committee.
The matter was therefore referred to the
Finance and Law Committees jointly
The interestlst for Septan ber, amount ng
to So. 40l. 80 was ordered paid. Tho ordi.
nance concerning the mu2zilng of dogs
was not brought up. but Will be next
Thursday night. Meantime IL will DO
changed to suit all members. Tho balance
In bank was repor.eI TO be SIS S47 a
The collections amounting to SiO, "9s 63.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23
blown to Bits by Nlsro-Glyeertns.

FRANKLIN, Pa, Aug. ga wagon load
of 900 pounds of nitro gly ycerine exploded
at Harper &c Co.'s magazine, mills south
Of tho city limits, blowing the driver,
Claude Ward, to atoms. as we'll as the
wagon and the two horses which were
hitched TO 1t at tho time. Ward had
bauled the glycerins from Kane City.
How the accident happened is only sur
missed, but the strongest supposition 10
that be was transferring the explosive to
the magazine; when he fell or dropped a
can of 1t. The force of the e4piosion was
plainly felt In this city, where it Jarred
ehimneys and broke windows. Ward,
the victim Of the accident, lived at OH
City, and was unmarried
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23
A Ray of Hope for Mrs. Maybrick.

LONDON, Aug. 28.-In the house of COM
mons yesterday t. p. O'Connor referred
to the case Of Mrs. Florence Maybrick,
who is serving q term Of Imprisonment for
poisoning her husband, and for whose
pardon numerous petitions have been pre-
sented to the homo secretary, both from
English and American sources. Mr.
OConnor said in regard to her, that there
was an intense feeling of dissatisfaction,
both among American men and women,
with the trial and conviction, and no be-
lievsd that the lord chief Justice shared
this dissatisfaction. He thought the time
had come when there should be revision
of the unfortunate woman's sentence.
Sir Matthew White Ridley, secretary Of
state for the home department., replied
that In view OF the strong following which
prevailed, he would consider 1t his lty to
inquire into the case.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

London tai!ors and shopkcopers general
ly are hungry for American custom, and
yet affect to dislike 1t. Mr.. Smalley says:
81 could give you the name of a highly
eminent west end tailor who announced
edfam populo-that is, in the publicity of
acrowdod shop-that for his part he wanted
none of that - Yankee custom" Asked
aftorward whether he really refused to
take an American order, he answered with
alacrity: "Oh, no. do business of e2O,-
600 year with Americans. Then, after
Rpaase: But II am asked always deny
It, The reputation of having American
business does us no good" pursued the
inquiry, why noti" because, excepting
ourselves and ono or two other first class
houses, tho firms which get the American
west end business are advertising firms
And you know what an advertising tailor
In London is like" Apparently the tailors
In London arc under somewhat the same
rules of etiquette that govern the ply
sicians In this country.-C Chicago Timss-
Herald.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23
PATCHEN THE WINNER
Ha Defeats John R. Gentry in the
Great Pacing Match.
WON IN THREE STRAIGHT HEATS

the Owner and Driver Of Gentry Cin,ni
That Their Horse Was out of Co,sdition.
A Heavy Wind rrereutcd Bast Time
Being made.
CHICAGO, Aug 90. --,Joo Patchen yestcr-
day won the match rnce against John n.
Gentry In three straight heats. Tho rnee
took place on tho famous Wnshing gton
Pnrk track, but rs wind that amounted
almost TO gale blew NIL afternoon a sem
sational timo performance was out of the
question. The three heats were covered
In a.o5I, s,o7k, 2o7k. Nevertheless the
contest Is regarded as one of the most i'm
portant that has taken place on the trot-
ting or pacing turf. Patchen's victory
was decisive. and seems TO put his claim
60 first place among harness racors beyond
dispute.
The horses were sent away on the first
score together. Patohen moved slightly
away, and for over quarter OF a mile led
by ncariy n length, the first quarter being
6e. On tho second quarter thoy had tho
wind at their backs and raced tho distance
in 30 1-2. Nearing this pole Gentry began
to crawl up, and went past Patchen at
tho for turn US II it was no trouble Mt all.
ths fastest In the race, Turning into the
stretch Gentry still led by length OF
more, but on the way to the wire tho
crowd WAS surprised to soc Patchen, not
touched by tho whip, come up on the out
side, and on his own gameness beat den
try out by good length. Neither horse
was touched by tho whip In this hent.
In the next heat Curry let Pntchen go
out, and set the pace all the way round to
the stretch. Then ensued a long and fu.
rious drive, McHonry using the whip snv.
agoly on Gentry, who overonme all but
about three feet OF the two lengths differ.
snoe that had separated them at the head
Of tho stretch, but Patchen had both
speed and endurance left, and won, Time
for quarters; 3ss<, 90, Bly, 80IS. Never
did horse show creator gameness than
John r. Gentry displayed In this. For
q quarter of q mile ho stood tho lash
straining evcry nerve, and being appar.
emily In distress nll the way, yet never
once did he show the slightest inclina
tien TO break.
The third heat was ensy all tho way fol
Patchen, who led and won by two lengths
Time for quarters: 8is4, 32&. BIZ 3isl.
The only explanation offered after the
race by Driver McHenry and Owner Scott
was that their horse was not in condition
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

Tho British battleship Prince George, of
1880 tons, was launched at Portsmouth,
England, yesterday.
The town Of Coin, In Andalusia, was
shaken by an earthquake yesterday, and
serious damage was done.
Senator George Gray, Of Delaware, will
sail from Liverpool for New York on the
steamer st. Louis tomorrow
The peach growers of Delaware and
eastern shore Of Maryland are shipping an
unusually heavy crop of peaches this year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 23.-City Coun.
ellis last night adopted an ordinance GREAT
ing q loan Of s120, 900 to pay the indebted
ness Of the city to the county for damages
for the opening OF streets. In addition TO
this sum, s65, 900 retained by the county
treasurer on aocsunt of liquor licenses for
the past year was appropriated for the
same purpose, thus liquidating the entire
debt Of the city to the county. This ends
the litigation, which extended through
several years, in which the city has been
continuously defeated, and which wss
finally decided last month by the supreme
court In favor Of the county.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

New YoRK, Aug. 23.-At the inquest
into the death OF fiftoen men killed. in the
Ireland building disaster Aug. Coroner
Fitzpatrick placed five of the men alleged
to be responsible for the loss OF life under
arrest They are Architect Behrens,
Thomas Murray, foreman for Parker, the
builder; Par&er's supcrinBendsnts Walker
and Youdoll. aud Donnis j. Buckley, o
building inspector, Each OF tho accused
was hold in $500 bail to await the con-
cluslon Of the inquest The bail was fur
pished. The technical charge against
each is mitnslaughtcrln la tho second dogree.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

WARRINGTON, Aug 23-officials of the
state department, when asked IL the
declaration by Great Britain that Ha-
wallis course towards British subjects In
yolved In the last insurreotion was proper,
would affect In any way the claims OF the
United States mado on bohalf Of certain
Of its citizens involved In the same affair,
said that the United States and 0regt
Britain were not working In conjunction,
and that the action of Great Britain
would not bind the United States. The
cases Of persons claiming United States
citizenship, 1t was stated, would stand OF
fall on the question whetheF or not each
individually has fair trial.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-08-23

The new NJ. Z. Chulch OF Trainer, Rev.
Z. B Miller. pastor, was attended by a
large numter OF people on Sunday last
TO sec The dedication. But owing to an
insufficient amount OF money being rails.
cd, IL WAS best not to dedicate on that
day, but as soon as sufficient funds were
raised. to Dedicate it. There was preach.
ingin the morning by Rev. AIR. Foster and
In the afternoon platform mee ting.
Prenching every night this week by diff
ferent brethren. and on Wedneada ay even.
ing last. Alr. EDen N. baldwin preached
for tnat people TO large audience. on
the sane night Ambrose S. Ostey had
ohaIge oil the pray or meeting at Claymont
M. i. Church.
o new railroad is completed and coal
has ueen shipped over it To tho brickyard.
The new fence ls being built as fast as
possible by The contractor, Wm. Danzen..
baAer, aud lie feels proud Ia saying that
he don't care for any President OF any
IL tLoy want to. InuE Az STEEL.