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Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-07-02
FOREIGN NEWS.

BERLIN. July 1.-The Prince of Mon
tenegro has solemnly engaged to remain
neutral in the Servia- Turkish troubles.
Count Won Arnim has arrived at Car
lisbad. He is closely watched by Prus-
sian detectives.
PARIS, July 1.-The Budget Committee
has suppressed the pension Of invalid
functionaries of the Empire.
LONDON, July Vaughan accepts the
challenge from O'Leary for twenty -four
hour walking match, but declines the siz
days match, he n ever having mad an op.
portunity to test his capabilities to that
extent. He prefers to walk in England
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-07-02
ELEGR APH !

SPECIAL TO THE PIooHE DAILY REooBD
BIZ WESTERN UNION LINE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
THE CONGRESSIONAL NOtNL
MA TON.

The convention of last week nominated
Hon. JNo. T. HARRIS for reelection. a
nomination which this journal very ear
nestly and sincerely opposed, both on the
ground of propriety and expediency. It's
opposition will, we think, be justified in
the eyes Of every unprecedented man who
reads the very full report Of the proceed
ings, given elsewhere. The objections to
Mr.. HARRIS, made on the floor by Con-
servatives OF prominence were unanswered,
uncontradicted, unexplained and almost
undefended, and that in a body of which
two-thirds of the members were his
friends.
We trust never to see again a Conserva-
tive convention in which the friends of the
nominee are placed in such a predicament.
And our trust is well-founded. If in a
four weeks fight one-third Of the vote of
the district could be changed from that
given in IA, for Mr.. HARRIS, we think
regular campaign may yield still better
fruit. In the meantime our opposition to
Mr.. HARRIS ends. One does not desert a
safe tub on account of one rotten stave.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
Mr.. Tilden-s Income Tax.

From the Indianapolis oentlnel.)
All decent and right thinking men have
felt indignant at the atroclous ana shame
fnI libel that Radical papers have made
AGAINST Mr.. Tilden In connection with LIS
income return for 1862. But ior thelf pold
audacity in continually attacking, WIN q
J;Stortion of the facts, the character OF
AZ T;1den. the matter would have been
rooted nv the friends of Mr. Tllden with
Sbo silent contempt which its infamous
faIaitv merits. We reproduce this morning
an article from the Albany Argus, winch
cnrnnletely refutes the vile SANDER, and
shows that Mr.. Tilden's return OF receipt
nnh;ect to an income tax was corfecC,
thouoh the $40 900 received from the rail-
road comnany was not included therelh.
He followed the letter OF the law as ex-
nonnded by Commissioner Lewis. IhaG
decision declared that a merchanJ's return
of income should cover the business OF the
wear 1862. excluding the previous years.
Tncollected accounts were 10 pe estimated.
ond LAWYERS were to include the actual re-
san;r,ts for services rendered in 1852, together
,u;th an estimate of the uncollected OF con-
tinoent due in that year. Mr.. Tildep con-
forn,ed exactly to this construction OF the
law. The twenty thousand dollars rail-
road fees were not earned that year. were
moi, due to that year, and when they were
earned there was no income law ln aXls-
tenca fine wears they were earned, and II
MT M Ti I1 had placed these two items Of
~, thousand dollars each in his schedule,
,,,a c1Uorn to them as his receipts, SUBJECT
~ On income taxi as the certificate reads,
~ ~ a." ,ra,,1d have sworn to that which was
. ao | tr,a As an honest man he could not
1.-Two NOV " placed that twenty thousand dollars
Nov, n@on the schedule. If any part OF the ser
u upoa FOR which the twenty thousand dol
lars was paid to him, was rendered IN lso2,
MI MI Tilden doubtless included the part IN
his return.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
ssThe Campaigning Row.

MEssRs. EDITORS I'm the last issue OF
your paper, under the caption of "Row at
a Campaigning Minister Indicted"
you give statement of an unfortunate oc-
currence, which is admitted to be mot
full'' and to have been furnished by ''par-
ties with some reluctance"
You state, however, that ''your columns
are open for statement from any con-
cerned" Now, / was not 't'concerned'
about giving any statement to the public,
being willing to wait until the trial Of the
minister indicted'' should bring out all
the facts of the case. But [ am concern
ed'' that any statement given to the pnbllc,
should be, if mot full" at least, fair. |
was not a witness to what occurred be-
tween the Rev. Mr.. Thomas and the three
young ladies referred to. The rebuke,
whatever it was, was not publicly adml-
nistered. But [ did not hear him charged
by the parties seeking redress with just
such language and conduct, as al e imputed
to him in the INDICATOR. 1t was charged
were mot ladies'" And this charge he
denied Again and again he said, Il
used no such language" Indeed, this
came to be the issue between MI. Walker
and himself. and between Mr.. Walker and
Mr.. Grabill. The latter affirming the cor
rectness of Mr. Thomas statement.
If ANYTHING was said by Mr.. Grabill
about taking Mr.. Thomas place, that part
Of the conversation escaped my notice
This is my recollection OF the affair. The
epithets, not epitnet merely, had been ap-
piled by MIR. Walker to Mr.. Thomas. Mr..
Grabill said, 81 was witness to what Bro.
III b1cc CT 10 -
eff you say so then you are a liar" 1t
was replied. II do say so," was the res
ponse. Then the epithets were applied to
him. The epithets were followed up with
blows. T. e first blow having been struck
by MI. Walker, think it will be difficult
to show that Mr.. Grabill struck blo,D at
all. He did make an effort to strike, but
that effort was not made until blow had
been received by him.
''GrabiIl was then knocked down. :"
Quite as true as that he struck the first
blow. He was, not only not Knocked
down, then, OIL at any time during the af-
fair, but there was no movement on his
part that could have been mistaken for a
fall.
I cannot think that these statements
have been furnished by professed eye-wit-
nesses. They must have come to the VIM
DICTATOR secondhand, OF after passing
through many hands. What l state l
heard and saw. l have confined myself
simply to the correction of a statement
that has appeared In your columns. have
not attempted to eliminate any one or to
to defend any one. do not desire a dis
cussion of the affair, but I am glad to
know that if such discussion be neces-
sary, that your columns are OPEN"
Respectfully,
BEN. 2. BALL.
WayneSbOro. Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
The Feast Of the Lanterns.

The ladies of the LIST Presbyterian
Church gave a most delightful entertain
ment for the benefit of the Nilsson Schools
of the Church, on the Kalorama grounds,
on last Friday night. The spacious lawn
at Kalorama, which is well adapted for q
garden party, presented charming spec
tacle being lighted by festoons of Chinese
lanterns and by lamps sprinkled among
the trees. The effect from the street was
imposing in the extreme, giving the idea
of large hotel brilliantly Illuminated.
The entrance fee Of 1Oc. for each per-
son brought in quite handsome little
sum, as there must have been at least 800
persons on the ground during the evening, .
while around the refreshment tables. four
IN number, the scene was most animated.
and the demand for ice creams, cakes,
fruits, flowers, &C.. kept the ladies in at
tendance very actively employed.
These tables were dotted about upon the
different terraces in a picturesque man.
ner, and were laden with pyramids of
fruit, baskets of icakes and other edibles,
and quantities Of flowers added to the
beauty Of the scene. The ladies in charge
of these tables and who deserve great Gre
dit for their tireless efforts to please their
guests were Mrs. VIM. E. Baker, Mrs. VIM.
A. .McCue, Mrs. Dr.. Fauntleroy, Mrs. DR.,
Arthur, Mrs. j. F. Tannehill, Mrs. Geo.
Bell. Mrs. DR.. Waddell, Mrs. A. H. Fultz,
Mrs. j. FL. Leckey, Mrs. Fannie Hartman,
Mrs. VIM. Asst and Mrs. Clinedinst,
Each side of the central walk were
tables for selling bouquets, presided by Miss
Mary Lara, Miss Ollie Hotchkiss, Miss
Sarah Hotchkiss, Miss Emma Brown and
Miss Helen Reid
Little girls made themselves useful by
going around with baskets of flowers and
punches of cigars, which they offered to all
passers by
Heaven smiled upon this undertaking of
the ladies, for i, more divine night for an
outdoor party could not we'll be imagined.
The moon was at it's full. and shone with
great brilliancy, and in some parts OF the
grounds where the rays of artificial light
did not penetrate, she shed soft lustre
| over various picturesque groups Of youths
and maidens who were either strolling
about, or sitting under the shade of the
large trees on the grounds. For there is
this advantage in a garden party, the
| guests are not confined in the house, but
can wander about in the moonlight where
ever their fancy may lead them.
We must not fail to mention-and that
most gratefully-the kindness of the Stone
wall Band, which discoursed sweet music
during the evening and added much to the
charm of this unique entertainment.
We understand the treasury of til {
church is 500 richer for the affair of
Friday eight.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
Conservative Nomination for Congress
HON. JOHN T. HARRIS.
A SPLENDID BEGINNING.

A SPLENDID BEGINNING.
The Democrats Tuesday carried Arkan-
sas by about forty thousand and in Yer
mont the Republican vote has been Grip
pied. Returns from 100 Vermont towns
show a Republican gain of thirty eight
per cent, with Democratic gain of seven
ty three per cent, oyer the vote of 1874
showing net Democratic gain of thirty
five per cent. In no election within twelve
years in Vermont has. the Republican
ticket received so small proportion of the
total vote as in this elect on. The same
percentage of gain would give the De-
mocracy nearly every State in the Union.
The New York 'sGraphic," Republican
organ, of Wednesday evening admits that
the Democrats have made larger gains
than the Republicans.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08

BIRTHS AND DEATHS IN AUGUSTA Co.,
FOR 1s75.-The returns for 1875, show that
in Augusta last year, there were Cos births,
of which $40 were white, and 175 coIored
and 229 deaths, of which 1856 were white,
and "A colored. In North River district
there were Is white and IA colored births.
and "a white and colored deaths: Pas
lures: 50 white, and So colored births, and
q white and II colored deaths; Beverly
Manor. S. white, and 40 colored births, and
80 white and 2S colored deaths; South River
l06 white, and As colored births, and so
white and IA colored deaths; Rivcrheads.
rs white and 10 colored births, and 81
white and colored deaths, and in Middle
River: So white and 81 colored births, and
% white and colored deaths.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
Fisiiersyiite Letter.

TILDEN AND HENDRICKS POLE RAISING
. AT Observation-Disclosures SPEAK
ERs--TuE Boys POLE-T. AND II. CLUB,
&C.. &C., sc.
Correspondence OF Staunton VINDICAroR.1
STAUNToN, VA.
Sept. 18th. 1876. :
Your correspondent spent three pleasant
hours at Fishersville last Saturday. A
goolly number Of good Democrats had
gathered in that good little town to con-
tribute their strength and their voices to
the promotion Of the great Tilden move
ment. They, raised the highest Tllden
and Hendricks banner that waves in the
Valley of Virginia. The pole is 1872 feet
long, and of stout hickory, which promises
to stand the fierce October blasts.
There is another pretty little flag flying
from pole SO feet high, which two pa
triotc and energetic Fishersville boys
raised week or two ago, and dedicated to
the spirit Of reform. These boys took their
axes, went to the woods, cut the pole and
hosted their flag to the free breezes of
Fishersvile. Their names are George
Loyal, son of Jno. II. Loyal, Esq, and
Earnest Hanger, son of Jno. M. Hanger,
Esq. Pass them around, and let their
spirit kindle that of the grown up Demo-
Gratis all over Augusta county. The Fish
ersville men could not stand it, and Staun-
ton is eclipsed.- largest pole its the
'simm0ns."
After the pole was successfully planted,
the crowd collected IN front of Mr.. Gully's
store, WAS called 10 order by Mr.. uamil-
ton, and our young friend, Mr.. Lewis
Bumgardner, of Staunton, was introduced,
who, in a short, but pointed speech, laid
bare the corruption of the Radical party
with an unSparing hand.
Mr.. A. f. Robert son, also of Staunton,
next entertained the audience with a good
speech, which was well received, and
heartily applauded.
Mr.. Robinson. was followed by III. st.
Geo. Tucker, Esq, the latest though not
the least addition to our Staunton bar. He
was introduced by Mr.. Bell, as son of
Hon. Ran. Tucker, and s.'chip of the old
block" His speech abounded in pointed
hits, original gems and spicy ahecdote, and
won him many admirers, among the people
of his adoption.
Mr.. H. II. Riddleberger, District Elec-
tor, in response to loud calls, came forward,
and in d few Well-timed remarks asserted
his reputation as ''irst-clas stumper.'
Mr.. Riddlebarger gave way to John
Hughes, a colored reformer from Staun-
ton, who fearessly aired his principles,
said he had voted with the Conservatives
ever since 'Attimattux," and intended, if
he lived till next November, to vote for
Tilden and Hendricks. The white portion
Of the audience cheered him heartily 1.-THE
colored frowned their disapprovaD, and d
collection was taken up to pay his expenses
on the occasion After the speaking, :,
Tilden and Hendricks club was organized
with the election of George A. Gully,
President; Capt Bent Koiner, Vice Presi-
dent; W. H. Lavell, Treasurer; Geo. w.
Suffer, Secretary. Executive Committee:
Jno. Shirley, S. W. Patterson, E. M.
Brown. John Ed Hamilton, Capt. David
Hamilton.
The club numbers about fifty members:
a noble beginning, worthy of. the Fishers
vile neighborhood. Il. G. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08

THE WATER-W oRKs.--There seems to
be trouble at the water-works. The special
water committee have refused to certify
the last account of the contractors, on the
ground that they We're working in disre-
gard OF the specifications, and of the pro-
test Of the engineer. Mr.. Evans, chair
man Of the committee, informed the coun-
Gil Tuesday, that the cases of disre-
garding the specifications were 'stoc nu-
merous to mention" It was stated that
that the Hamilton Bros, of Baltimore,
had been written to, but refused to come
on, and Col. Cutshaw, the City Engineer
of Richmond, who is building their water
works, has been called on, but declined to
come. The Council refused to allow the
July estimate for $4,429, as the Committee
had declined to certify it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
81 M!he A|sEin>ttatet+
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 8. 1876.
Local.
PROPERTY SAILS.

The following real estate is advertised in full else
where in our columns.
On Monday, September 25th, a tract of 9lM acres,
formerly owned by Daniel Wampler, on the Mt
Scion road, adjoining Houf. Cline and Stouts
Good land. good house, good water and necessary
farm buildings Sale by e. M. Cochran, Jr. and
w. E. Craig, Commr's.
On Monday, September 18th, by W. E. Craig, Conn.,
ia acres of land in Jennings Cap well watered
and has on it very comfortable improvements.
On Monday. Sep ember 18th, by W. E. Craig, Com'r,
100 acres of land now in possession of Robert A.
ford good neighborhood and good improvements.
On Saturday the 23d of September, the residence
formerly occupied by the late Capt. Orlando Smith
in Staunton; has 10 rooms, including store rooms
sc. Write to Elder y Nielsen for private terms.
On Friday, September % /, by T. c. Barger, Admir-.
of John Layman, the Sam Kser farm of l42 acres
near Fishersville with orchard, good frame dwell
ing fine WELL &C.
On Saturday, September 23d. by T. c. Barger, Admir-
of John Layman, the Clayton farm Of 240 acres
near New Hope. Good Improvements.
On Saturday, September 9th, by H, NJ Bell and G..
Harrison, Comr's., the undivided half belong
ing toJ. W. Koiner of a farm of 1741a acres on
ChriSlianS Creek, six miles from Staunton. Good
improvements fine orchard and well watered.
On Saturday. September 10th, by Geo. M. Harrison
and VIM. E. Craig Comrs, 7s14 acres of land one
mile from Waynesboro, now in possession OF W. A.
McCue. Can be easily divided into grazing lots.
Privately, three houses and lots Mint Spring.
The lots cover 10 with 15O fruit trees, will be
sold divided if desired. Address John X. Swink,
Mint Spring.
For sale rent nice farm of 800 acres on the Mid
dlebrook road, 3 miles from Staunton Address
Thos. Wholey Staunton.
On Monday, September 25ti, by Geo. M. Cochran,
Jr and VIM. A. Hudson, Comr'S, an undivided 4-6
interest Of 1856 acres on which Jas. F. Bell resides,
good frame building, OuthOuses, &C., and u as in
terest in an adjoining tract of 80 acres containing
good brick mansion, stable, barn &c.
On Wednesday, September 9th, by Geo. NJ. Cochran
Jr,, Trustee: an acre lot in Barterbrook with
large dwelling house, barn, fine orchard &c., being
the property on which Dr.. I. w. Shelton resides.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08

ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF AUGUST.
ENGINE Coon Monday night last, Au-
gusta Engine Co. held it's annual election
for officers and the following were chosen,
those marked being re-elected:
LIST Commander, T. ], Crowder* I'd do,
s. T. Phillips LIST Pipeman, Patrick
Michigan I'd do, Michael Cox*; Sd do
Michael O'Donnell 5; 4th do, E. F. Grove
Chief Hose Director, B. B. Dull Assis-
tant, Jno E. Teabo; Secretary, Thos. R.
Henning*; Asst-Sec., Jas. Fagan* Treas
urer, j. II. Waters* /; Librarian, VIM.
Taylor; Assistant, Devere Hopes; Steward
John Fisher.
The Company recommended Capt. Jas.
III. Waters to the City Council for re.elee-
ton to the Office of Chief-Engineer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08

CHURCH NoTEs.-Last Sunday, the
church goers heard Rev. Ed. Withers, of
Campbell, and Rev. r. D. Roller, of Han
over, at Trinity Church, morning and
night; Rev. Father Fitzsimmons, at st.
Francis Church; Rev. l., A. Fox, at the
Lutheran Church; Rev. MI. Wills, of
Washington, D. g., late President of Ogle-
thorpe University, Ga, at the LIST Presby-
terrain Church, and Rev. Saml Mcclure, of
Highland, at the I'd Presbyterian Church.
The resident pastors preached at the other
churches.
The corner stone of the End Presbyte-
rian church building, corner Of Frederick
and Lewis streets, will We laid by the Ma
sonic fraternity at noon tomorrow, Sat
urday. The congregation Of this church
have contracted for a basement SO feet
square to it to be used as a Sunday School
room.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08

that his request had been complied with.
Harris was All anti-Tilden man before
the meeting OF the st. Louis Convention.
and we suspect him of having had hand
in sending a rather unmanageable delegate
to that city; but we are sure that there IS
NO man who can accommodate himself to
the necessities of the hour with better
grace Il han he can. He knows how to &C
cept the situation without murmur. We
should not have regretted the nomination
Of any one of his able competitors for the
honor; yet we are free to say that'we con-
fidently expected Harris to be the success
full aspirant, and are not at all panied TO
learn that such is the fact.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08

WHERE VIRGINIA7s MONEY GOES
The aggregate receipts from internal re-
venue for the fiscal year ended June 80,
1876, was $110,717,7 $50. OF this amount
Illinois contributed S23, 730, 1914, or over
one-ffth of the entire amount. Ohio ranks
next, with 1887 ,67S; New York third,
with $14,61e, 1913; Kentucky fourth, with
$7,7O5, 592, and Virginia fifth, with 81 ,3l4,-
$685. These States contributed seyen-ele-
venths of the internal revenue for the past
fiscal year.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08

CHANGES IN THE CITY COUNCILLOR
Tuesday night President N. P. Catlett, of
the City Council, sent in his resignation
as member of that body, he having be-
come administrator of the estate of T. X,
Menifee, deceased, the water-works con-
tractor, and the estate having large claims
against the city. The Council proceeded
to till the vacancy, voting for Mr.. VIM. Ii.
Weller, nominated by Mr.. Larew, and
Mr.. VIM. J. Nelson, nominated by Mr.
Evans. Mr.. Weller was elected by vote
OF Z to three, and will make an admirable
councilman. Mr. A. III. Fultz was then
elected President Of the Council, position
that he will fill with ability, and which is
peculiarly due him as one of the only two
members Of the old Council who were
active opponents of the rotten ring that
ruled Staunton for four years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
IoIpn T. Harris.
,rro,n the Richmond Dispatch.)

IT is mot too much to say that as as i, rnle,
when he Virginia Congressmaaa9 f bis to to be
Mr. Harris fsno naanhnr u" ae Is hn net
Des man d in t s Sfnp assgasFDa
f 5 h sSs s3sw E v s%a 5 z say = h man
SSdy yg fsaass sAsf Vim HIM . ss
ewsa IN due ne course Of mail informing him
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08
BEATING Notwithstanding

BEATING HARRIS. Notwithstandin
what the convention says, we shall always
believe Harris can be beat if you can only
catch him. Two weeks ago, d man came
to our Office and said that at 10 O'Clock he
left Harris in Harrisonburg. Presently
another man came in and said that at half
past 10 o'clock he left him in Highland,
and then Fluvanna man came in and said
that at IL o'clock he was at the Court
house taking charge CT the primary meet
ing. And We'll swear it wasn't IL O'Clock
when he was registering at the Virginia
Hotel in Staunton Well have to send a
man along with Harris the next time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-09-08

How SHE MAKES CHANGE.--You 90 to
the next garden tea, and see 'en make
change if you want to see her as an able
financier! She is dreadfully strong Oh
making change. II you buy a quarters
worth of grapes, and hand her one dol
lar bill, the first thing she'll do is to give
you three dollars change, and then rush
around the table and ask you to wait and
see if there isn't a mistake. You give her
all the money back and she commences
figuring out her whole sales account for the
night. She puts the large bills between
her teeth, and the halves in plate of cake,
and the quarters on d saucer of ice-cream,
and then tries to remember what Mr.
Smith paid for cream, and whether he
treated Miss Jones to one or two saucers,
and whether he paid for them. Finding
the account all right, she gathers up her
money, fishes the quarters out of the ice
cream Stops, and hands you four dollars
change. When assured of the mistake she
says it all comes from people ''bothering''
her, and goes over her. account again,
winding up by handing you ten cents. You
take courage to remark that quarter out
OF dollar would, If subjected to Davies
Algebra, leave seventy five cents righteous
ly due. She smiles sweetly, and gives you
eighty cents more, and in two minutes she
sends child after you with directions to
'find Mr.. Pettingin directly, whatever you
do" AS you haven't yet left the table,
and have no idea of severing all your fam
lily ties, and clipping for the sake of twenty
cents, you feel hurt, particularly as the
juvenile policeman is clinging to your coat
tail with as much desperation as if she had
caught you embezzling a whole freezer of
ice-cream, and screaming out, 'sHere he is;
I've got him" which makes disagreeable
impression on the crowd, as to your moral
rectitude. The next five minutes is spent
in trying to arrive at an understanding;
which is badly muffled, by the fact that she
speaks through several dollar bills between
her teeth, and finally you are released with
the right change and a damaged character.