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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-09-11
MAR RAG ES.

DUNBAR-SMITH.- South Clifton Forge,
Wednesday morning, September 4th, by Rev.
w. H. Book, Mr. Henry Talbert Dunbar to
Miss Louisa Smith.
WILSON-SMITH.-In Covington, Va, Thurs
day morning. septembeWr with! 5th by Rev: $; f:
to Mrs. S. b. Smith of West Clifton Forge.
Moo UAIN-GROOMS.-I the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South of this city, at O'Clock
p m, Wednesday, September 4th, by Rev.
Rev. r. L. Fultz, assistant pastor, Mr.. Eras-
mus McQuain to Miss Maggie Gfooms, both
attendants at the Western State Hospital.
KIRKPATRICK DUDLEY. In Emmanuel
Episcopal church in Middleburg, Loudoun
county, Va, at noon, Wednesday, Septem
Der 4th, by Bishop Thomas Underwood Dud-
ley, Of Kentucky. father of the bride, Rev.
James Kirkpatrick, Rector of st. Georges
Episcopal Church, Pittsburg, Pa, to Miss
Mary M. Dudley, second daughter of Bishop
Dudley.
The church was tastefully decorated with
evergreens, palms, cut flowers and potted
plants.
No invitations were issued to the marriage,
and only the immediate family and relatives
were present at the wedding breakfast, the
occasion being made as quiet as possible in
consequence of the recent death of Mrs. DIR.
William B. Cochran, grandmother of the
bride.
COLAW-GIBSON.-A the home of the bride,
two miles from Monterey, Highland county,
Latimer, Pastor OF the Presbyterian Church
at Monterey, Highland county, Mr.. j: NJ
Colaw, Commonwealth's Attorney Of that
county, to Miss Lizzie Gibson, daughter OF
the late William d. Gibson.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
couple left for StauhtOn, where they boarded
the train for places of interest in the North
and East
SMITH-FALCONER September 4th, at 'The
Lodge" the residence of Hon. S. B. Woods
in Albemarle county. by Rev. G.. L. Petrie
D. D., Mr.. Robert P. Smith and Miss Georgia
E. Falconer, both of Albemarle county.
| WAGNER HUMPHREYS. = September 5th
near Shemariah Church, George W. Wagner
and Mary NJ. F. Humphreys, both of Au
guSta.
HUFFER = HUFFER. - September 4th, a
Spring Hill, James A. Huffer and Rachel F
Huffer, both of Augusta, Rev. ]. E. Holt Off
ciating.
BRUBECK = CRICKENBERGER. - Septem
Der 4th, at Mt. Sidney, Rev. John ]. Brubeck
and Ida E. Crickenberger, of Mt. Sidney.
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Rejoicing at Berlin, Germany.

BERLIN, Sept. 2, 1s95.-The paroxysm
of enthusiasm provoked by the Sedan
fetes is at it's height. Berlin was never
before the scene of such excitement and
general rejoicing.
The streets are one mass of wreaths,
garlands, flags and brilliant illumina-
lions.
The police have dispersed several
thinly attended socialist meeting.
BISMARCK REMEMBERED.
BERLIN, Sept. 2, 1885, Emperor Will
liam to day telegraphed to Prince Bis
marck as follows
To-day, when all Germany cele-
brates the world historic capitalization
of Sedan, it is necessity that my heart
should anew assure you that l ever re-
member with deeply felt gratefulness
the imperishable work that Your Grace
achieved at that great time for my ven
cradle grandfather, the Fatherland and
the German cause. WILHELM"
Prince Bismarck replied
81 lay my most respectful thanks at
the feet of Your Majesty for your gra-
cious greeting and recognition of my
cooperation in the national work of
the departed Kaiser Konig."
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TrfumphaI Southern Tour Of the Big
Show of the World that Has Made
All Australia and America Talk.

The pleasurable anticipation aroused by the
contemplated visit of SELLS BROTHERS Enor-
nous United Shows to this city is about to be
realized. This mammoth aggregation will ex-
hibit at Staunton on Tuesday, Sept. oath. No
exhibition that has ever visited the South has
been so comprehensive in its method of ad-
vertising or has ever succeeded in attracting so
much attention by its editorial and pictorial
announcements. This grand organization has
the finest photographic printing ever displayed
in this city and it has been scattered with a
profuse hberality such as no circus manage
ment, not backed by stupendous capital and
reinforced by giant amusement enterprise,
could afford. These wonderful specimens of
the printers art do not begin to tell the story
of the marvels of Sells Brothers Millionaire
Shows which comprise, among its many ex-
elusive geological features, pair of monster
hippopotami. They are absolutely the only
giant male and rival female hippotamus to be
seen together, and either is both in size and
weight quadruply the superior of any other
shown. These truly wonderful blood sweat
ing creatures will be let loose in the arena and
go through a most remarkable performance
that cannot be duplicated by any show on
earth. A troupe of trained Alaskan seals and
sea lions performing original tricks of the most
astonishing character, will also appear
Another matches feature is a flock of giant
full-grown ostriches, the first ever publicly ex-
hibited.
Messrs. Sells Brothers this season have given
Special dlteublOu W luelr uldLnInOCQ meQdS6rle,
which is now the largest in the world, embrac-
ing fifty gold emblazoned cages filled with the
rarest wild animals in captivity.
Sells Brothers come to this city in blaze of
glory, and it is, without doubt, the most gi-
gantic exhibition that has ever visited this
country, introducing. grand Triple Ring Cir
Gus, Five continent Menagerie, Real Roman
Hippodrom, Huge African Aquarium, Austria
liam Aviary, Arabian Caravan and the I'M
equalled free street parade The Sells Broth
ers big enterprise has been under one and the
same management for a longer period than
any other in existence, being now in its twen-
ty-fourth prosperous year.
Be in town early and see the free daily
street parade of glittering splendor. The pro-
cession leaves the show grounds at 10 o'clock
on the morning of the exhibition. 1t is over
a mile in length. See the vast city of canvasl
Then decide whether or not you want to see
the greatest show on earth. Two performances
daily-afternoon at 2, night at 8. Doors open
one hour earlier.
Special excursion rates on all lines of travel.
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Smothered by Wheat.

The Lexington Gazette of last Wednesday,
September 4th, says
Alexander Barclay, the ten year-old son of
DR.. J. ?. Barclay, of Eutaw, Alabama, who
has been spending his vacation with his aunt
Mrs. A. M. Patton, near Fairfield, was acct
dentaliy killed on Monday evening"
His cousin, Mr.. William Patton, was load
ing car with wheat from the elevator at
Fairfield Station, on the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad. The little fellow went up into the
wheat-bin, and not coming down to the car
at once his cousin went up to see what was
the matter. On arriving at the bin, he saw
the hand of the little boy and that was ALL
1t is supposed that he got into the bin and
the wheat came into the elevator shoot with
such force that it engulfed him before he was
able to cry out, and that he smothered in
stantly"
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Capt. James Bumgardner.

This gentleman, than whom there was no
drawer or more gallant Confederate soldier,
will be one of the speakers at the Confederate
Reunion to be held at Lewisburg, W. Va, on
the 25th instant In noticing his acceptance
of the invitation of the Committee to be one
of the speakers on that occasion, the Green
brier Independent says
1--WE are much gratified in being able to an
nounce that Capt. James Bumgardner, of
Staunton, Va, has accepted the invitation ex-
tended to him by the Committee to be one of
the speakers on the occasion of the Confeder
ate Reunion here on the 25th instant. For
the information of those of our readers, who
may not know Capt. Bumgardner, we will
say that he was gallant soldier of the Con-
federacy during the great war between the
States, and followed the flag on many a hard
fought field. Since the war he has been a
leading member of the bar of Augusta coun-
ty, recognized in Virginia as one of the strong
est in the State. He is an eloquent, captivat-
ing, magnetic speaker, full of patriotic ardor,
fire and enthusiasm and, WEE venture, will
electrify and charm every listener when he
appears here on the 25th. We have heard the
Captain and, knowing whereof we affirm,
take occasion to congratulate our old Com
rades upon the oratorical treat they have in
store, and the Committee upon its good for
tune in securing Capt. Bumgardner as one of
the orators on the great occasion to which we
look with so much interest"
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COMMERCIAL And FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN TRADE-cRoPs. &C.

The Cincinnati Price Current Of September
9TH says
80 far as the general situation of crops is
concerned the past week has developed moth
ognized in some sections as having rendered
some benefit to the late corn, but any impor
tant degree of improvement from such intiu-
ence appears to be problematical
The rains have served good purpose IN
fitting lands for autumn seeding operations,
and in revival of pasture, throughout wide
area.
Wheat deliveries in the central regions, or
winter wheat States, continue very light,
with no positive indication of early impor-
tant increase. large portion of current
offerings is absorbed by interior millers.
The wheat markets carly in the week dis
played fair degree of strength, but subse-
quently weakened, closing 25c lower than a
week ago at Chicago for December, and lac
lower than at the close six weeks ago. 1t is
evidently not the crop of the United States
this year that will govern the worlds wheat
values, for there will at best be less than
usual for expectation, while the worlds sup
ply appears to be ample for meeting the
years requirements without special pinch
ing.
September wheat at Chicago closed BIC be-
low the highest point of the week, and at
the lowest point, and 15c lower than week
ago.
Corn at Chicago for September closed Bic
below the highest point of the week, and at
the lowest point, and 25c lower than week
ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
1866, 900 bushels for the week, against 2,914,-
900 the preceding week, and 6,3S0,0O0 last
year.
Corn receipts were 2,41S,0 600 bushels, against
$685. 900 the preceding week, and ,51O,O 900 last
year."
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DEATHS.

September 9Th, near Greenville,
Wiseman, aged about 20.
JOHNSON.-August 21st, In Rockbridge coun-
ty, Mrs. Ellen Johnson. sister of Samuel
Wilson, of Augusta, aged Il years.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES End, at Roanoke,
Mrs. Fitzgerald, wife Of John Fitzgerald,
leaving her husband and five young chill
dren.
RILEY.-September 7tn, near Staunton, from
chronic heart disease. John e. Riley, brother
of W. J. D. Riley. Of Staunton. He left his
wife and seven children.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1st, at Washington,
U. S. Fish Commissioner Marshall Mcdonald,
aged SO years. He was brother of Mrs. E.
l.. Williams, of near StauntOn.
BELL-August 3lst, on Long Glade, of liver
trouble, Miss Elizabeth Bell. She was the
sister of Mrs. James A. Fulton, of Staunton,
Miss Sallie Bell and Mr.. J. W. Bell, of near
Greenville.
COYNER.-Near Koiner's Store, Friday after
noon, August 30th of hemOrrhage, Mrs. John
L. Coyner, aged IS years.
She is survived by her husband and two
grown children-Mr. G. d. Coyner, who resides
at home and Mrs. j. N. Roger, of Rocking
ham county. The interment took place Sun
day, September LIST, from Mt. View Chapel,
Rev D. P. Crickenberger conducting the SER
vices.
KERR. = Near Fort Defiance, Wednesday
morning, September 4th. Mr.. John Kerr,
Familiarity called "Uncle jack" at the ad-
vanced age of 81 years.
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Personal.

On last Friday morning we had pleasant
and welcome visit from Prof. Charles J
Kemper, who stopped over here to visit the
family of his sister, Mrs. H. E. Young, on hi
return from his farm in Louisa county, where
he spends his vacations, to Lexington, KY.
where he is professor in the Kentucky
University" and is the accomplished instruc
tor in French, German, Mechanics and AS
tronomy. That institution is fortunate in
having the benefit of his services as professor
of the branches of learning mentioned. He
but genial and pleasant gentleman, and 6
true Virginian in his feelings and manners
as we'll as nativity.
Miss Matte Maupin, of Port Republic, and
Miss Fannie Mauzy. of McGaheysville, are on
a visit to friends and relatives in Staunton arf6
Augusta county.
w. P. Johnson, City Editor of the Charles
ton Daily Gazette, called in to see us on last
Saturday.
Mr. Henry Witt, son of Mr.. Isaac Witt, OF
this city, who, during the past year. has been
engaged in merchandising in Baltimore, was
married yesterday, September 10th, to Miss
Sarah Herzburg, daughter of Mr.. Philip Herr.
burg, prominent merchant of that city.
Miss Addie Cox, of Willow DELL has been
on visit to her father, Chas. B. Fox, of Able
marie. Her aunt, Mrs. F. NJ. Engleman and
children accompanied her. They attended
the Albemarle Baptist Association at Free
Union in that county. Rev. John E. Massey,
former pastor of that Church, was elected
Moderator of the Association.
Mr. J. E. Rollins, formerly of this city,
now Cashier of the Covington Bank, has been
elected Chairman of the County Democratic
Committee of Allegheny county.
:. Mr. J. Gray McAllister, editor of the Bath
County Neacs, has accepted the position of
Business Manager of the Central Presbyterian,
and will enter on his duties as such on the LIST
of October. We regret that he will abdicate
his position as editor. which he fills SO well,
though it will be filled by competent sue
cessor," as he announces. He has made the
Bath Neacs an interesting local paper and
credit to the county.
The following ministers from other places
preached in this city last Sunday -
Rev. F. M. Whittle in Emmanuel Church.
morning and evening; Rev. DR.. Platt in
Trinity Church in the evening; and Rev. t.
M. Lowery, of Augusta, Ga, in the First Pres
byterian Church in the evening.
Mrs. Rebecca Cross, of West Augusta in
this county, who was bitten several weeks
since by dog supposed to be mad, left on
last Friday night for treatment at the Pasteur
Institute in New York, accompanied by her
sister in law-Miss Minnie Cross.
At Ashland, Va, last Friday night, Judge
VIM. J. Leake was married to Mrs. Clara H.
G. Beirne, widow of Col. Richard F. Beirne,
formerly the able editor of the Richmond
State. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
7. M. Amber, rector of the Episcopal Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leake left Immediately for New
York.
Mr.. James H. Hoover, formerly o. this
city, but now of Chicago, is on visit to his
father, Mr.. Henry Hoover, of Slower, this
county
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The Bitter Bitten.

The Republicans of Shenandoah called a
meeting to assemble at Woodstock on Mon
day last-Court-day - of the Republicans,
Populists, and Prohibitionists to nominate a
candidate for the House Of Delegates, expect
ing to nominate James G. McCune, Repub-
lican; but as the Prohibitionists found they
had a majority present, they nominated
Washington A. Sager, Prohibitionist, much
to the disgruntlement of the Republica ms,
who had been fooled in their effort to make
tools of the Populists and Prohibitionists to
subserve their purpose in nominating a Re-
publican
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Dearh Of Mrs, Davis A. Kayser.

Mrs. Sarah Allen kaySer, Vile or Mr.. Davis
A. Kayser of this city, and daughter of the
late William A. Bell, died at her residence on
Gospel Hill, at $50 p. m. Thursday, Septem
Der 9Th, aged Is years, of nervous prostration
following a sickness of month.
She had been for many years devoted and
active working member of the First Presby.
terrain church. and to her more than to any
one else is due the founding of Olivet Chapel
few miles east of Staunton, to which she de
voted much of her time and attention.
She is survived by her husband and one
brother, DR.. John c. Bell late of this county,
now of Fauquier county, and one sister. Mrs.
E. B. Bayly of Staunton. She never had any
children. She was a niece of Maj. H. NJ. Bell
and Mrs. Margaret Young of Staunton.
The funeral was from the First Presbyterian
church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, the
Pastor, Rev. A. M. Fraser, assisted by Rev. j.
E. Booker, Pastor of Hebron Church, con
Quoting the services, after which her remains
were buried in Thornrose cemetery. The
floral tributes were numerous and beautiful
The pall-bearers were: Hon. A. C. Gordon,
Judge Charles Grattan, Captains Hugh w.
Henry, H. N. McIlhany. G. G. Goosh J. N.
Mcfarland and Messrs. Henry A. Walker,
James H. Blackley, ]. A. Waddell, W. P.
Tams, Waldo M. Allen and Arista Hoge.
Dsath Of Rev. VIM A. Harris, D. D.
Rev. William A. Harris, D. D., President of
the Virginia Female College at Roanoke,
which he established there two years ago,
died there, after lingering illness, at o.
clock Wednesday morning, September 4th,
aged 6S years.
He had been in bad health for some years,
and in February last had an attack of the
grip from which he never wholly recovered
and died from nervous prostration.
He was for q years President of the Wesley
an Female Institute of this city which grew
and propered under his management. His
life was devoted to educational work. He
was thus engaged at Sparta, Ga; then at La
Grange, Ga, then he became President of
Martha Washington College at Abingdon, Va,
and then President of the Wesleyan Female
Institute of this city, which position he held
till two years ago. when he removed to Roam
oke.
He was a brother of Hon. John T. Harris
of Rockingham county, and of the late DR..
Glenn Harris of this county.
His wife, who died some years ago. was a
daughter of DR.. Thomas A. Gordon, who
died since their removal to Roanoke, and was
a sister of the wife of Prof. Leonidas Poyntz
Of the D. D. & B. Institution.
He is survived by his daughters-Miss Mat
lie Harris, Mrs. R. A. Buckner and Mrs. ]. S.
Boatwright, all of Roanoke.
His remains were brought here for inter-
nent i'll Thornrose cemetery beside those of
lis wife. The funeral was from the Metho-
list Episcopal Church South at 10 o'clock a.
n. Thursday, conducted by Rev. P. H. Whis-
1er, D. D., Presiding Elder of this District,
assisted by Rev. H. P. Hamill, President of
he Wesleyan Female Institute.
The pallbearers were: R. W. Burke, Dr. N.
Wayt Major s. M. Yost, P. H. Trout, James
Her and w. P. Tams
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Storm-Barn Burned.

Sunday afternoon storm of wind and rain
swept over the Northern part of this county.
In some neighborhoods the rain was heavy
and the lightning vivid.
The barn of the late Albert A. Whitmore was
struck by lightning and destroyed by fire. 1t
contained about 300 bushels of wheat and a
stack of hay-loss about $400.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-09-11
Died of ApOplexy.

Mrs. W. C. Smith, wife of Mr.. G. W. Smith.
died of apoplexy at her home four miles from
Staunton at IL O. clock M last Thursday, Sept
5th. She is survived by her husband and ten
children, one of whom, is Mr.. Jacob A. Smith.
salesman in the Alexander Cos Hardware
Store.
The funeral was at Lebanon Church at 2
o'clock D. M, Friday.
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Death OF Philip Killian.

Mr.. Philip Killian an old and prominent
citizen of Waynesboro, died there at O. clock
Monday morning, Sept. 9th, after an illness
of two weeks. He was the senior member of
the firm of Killian, Henkel & Son. His wife,
who was Miss Rebecca Coyner, died three years
ago, since which Mr.. Killian retired from ac-
tive commercial life and gave his attention to
his farming interests.
The interment was at Bethlehem church at
11:30 a. m. Tuesday.
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General Synod Of the Lutheran
Church..

The United Synod of the Evangelical Lu-
theran Church of the Southern States will as
semble in Christ Lutheran Church of this
city next Wednesday, September 18th, and
will be in session for week including Sum-
day the 22nd.
About 100 representatives from the various
Synods in the South are expected to be pres
ent
Rev. H. F. Shealy, Pastor of Christ Luther
an Church of this city announces that, ''some
of the important questions that will be before
the body for discussion are the location of a
Southern theological seminary; the revision
of the DID, or the adoption of new hymnal;
the enlargement of missionary enterprise in
Japan, where we have young but flourish
ing foreign mission home missions and the
needs of the orphans homes of the Synod"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-09-11

Did it ever occur to anybody, or has
it occurred to everybody that the term
free silver is contradiction in terms
and does not mean, in it's popular &C.
ceptation. free silver at all? The use
of it makes a wrong impression on the
ignorant mind; for there would not be
free silver under the system of free
coinage any more than there is free
silver now. No man can get silver OF
gold without working for it, stealing
it, or having it given to him.-NoaJoLk
Landmark.
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Death Of j. A. r. Warner.
kil.kA

Mr.. J. A. Warner of Lexington, brother of
N. NJ. Warner OF this city, who was appointed
Chinese Inspector at Portland, Oregon, who
was at his home on sick leave, died there Sun
day night. He was good citizen and a
prominent and influential Democrat. whose
death is much lamented.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-09-11
A Suggestion to Confederate veter-
ans

We learn from the Bath County Neacs that
the Bath Camp of Confederate Veterans at its
meeting in August passed resolution enjoin-
ing each member of the organization to trans
NIT to the secretary thereof in writing a con-
else yet comprehensive record of his service
during the war between the States, together
with the number of the company, regiment
and command to which he was attached in
that struggle.
This should be done not only by the Con-
federate Veterans of Bath county, but by those
in every county of the State, and we would
urge this especially on those in this county,
which, we believe, sent more soldiers to the
field than any other county in the State, and
none sent better, and they should lose no time
in furnishing record of their services.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-09-11

The session of the Supreme Court of APP
peals of Virginia at Staunton commenced
yesterday.
We acknowledge the reception of an invita-
ton from the committee to attend Barbecue
at Bridgewater and an excursion on the Ches-
apeake and Western railroad on next Friday,
the 18th.
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"BubbIe and Bundle Party"

A Bubble and Bundle Party will be given
at the Park on Friday, the 18th, from to 10
P. M, by the Little Kings Daughters for
the benefit of the hospital. Everybody is in
vited to be present. 1t will be especially
amusing to the children. Refreshments will
also be served
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-09-11
Excursion.

A special excursion train will leave here for
Washington city tomorrow
morning at o'clock and will arrive at Wash
ington at 11:25 a. m. Fare for the round trip
from Staunton is 1926 Returning. leaves
Washington at midnight, same date
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-09-11
Sad Accident.

Daniel NJ. Sanger, of the Mt Scion neighbor-
hood, had the misfortune few days ago to
lose his right-hand in threshing machine
whilst threshing clover-seed. DR.. J. R. Keezel
rendered the necessary surgical assistance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-09-11
THE MODERN BEAUTY

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her
form glows with health and her face blooms
with its beauty. If her system needs the
cleansing action of a laxative remedy, she
uses the gentle and pleasant liquid laxative
Syrup of Figs.