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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

THE ORIGINAL NEW ORLEAEs MINsTRELs,
who had our city billed for an exhibition on
last Friday night, were prevented doing SO by
the snow storm. They exhibited in Charlottes-
vile last night and will be in Gordonsville to-
night, and will return to Staunton on to-mor-
row. wednesday, and will perform in the
Opera house here on Wednesday night The
managers and performers composing this COM
pany are polite and affable gentlemen, and
they promise an entertainment that will please
and crafty the most fastidious audience. The
music made by them on their gold bullion in
struments is really splendid and we have no
doubt the entertainment given by them will
be elegant chaste and first class in every par
ticular. Secured seats can be had at divers
book store for so cts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

PRIVATE SALES OF LAND IN THIS COUNTY.
Mr.. Rob't S. Harnsberger has sold his valua-
BILE farm Of 300 acres, upon which is fine mill,
to Mr. VIM. B. Feger, of Scotdale, Pa, for $780, 600,
equivalent to cash. This property is near Mt.
Meridian in this county,
Mr. Geo. Kilian has sold to Mr.. Driver, of
Rockingham, for S, COO. eighty acres, including
the improvements, of what is known as the
Brown farm, between Wayneshnro' and Green
WILLIE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

E. FL
G. H, Judges.

And provided further, that the commission
an abstract OF said votes for and against the
improving and Matchmaking said roads of said
county, which abstract shall be duly signed by
the said commissioners and deposited in the
office of the clerk of the county court OF said
county. If, from such returns and abstracts or
the votes SO cast upon the question of improv-
ia county, it shall appear that two-thirds
majority of the votes cast We're for improving
board of supervisors shall proceed to carry out
the provisions of this act as hereinbefore pro-
vded for; but if two thirds OF the votes so cast
roads, then this act shall be imperative.
IL. This act shall be in force from its passage.
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[Fioa the Eeoeraer.1

EFICI4+ IHe EeeO07 UeF.I
Mr.. Charles Peterson, Mcdowell, has an eve
that gave birth to lamb last Wednesday
night week ago, that had two entire, perfect
and separate bodies, each body having four
legs, but united by one neck to one head. OF
course such a strangely formed animal died.
A correspondent writing from Mcdowell,
furnishes the following to the Recorder
! Mr. jackson Hook saw largo bird in 2 tree
and at distance Of fifty yards. shot and killed
it. 1t proved to be an eagle, and measured
thirty-two inches from point of beak to end Of
tail, and seven feet from tip to tip of WINGS
One of its talons is 81 inches in length.
A very sad accident occurred last week. A
vessel of boiling water was spilled Npop M;
Dan Ralston's child spalding it SO badly that
for some time its life was despaired Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

YIN. G. A. AT FIsHERsvILLE This Associa-
ton at the little village of Fishersville is in a
healthy condition and is still progressing ia
vorably. 1t commenced a year ago with but
nine members, and it now has seventy-foGr,
with additions at nearly every meeting. 1t
owes no debts and has balance in the treasu-
ry. The first annual meeting was held on the
5th inst, when the following officers were
elected Frank Bell, Esq, President; John II.
Loyal, lst Vice President; VIM. Gilkeson, End
Vice President, Ed. Brown, ard Vice Presi-
dent M. Bezanson, Secretary; A. A. Arnold,
Cor. Secretary, and Hugh Hamilton, Treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
For good square meal for 25 cents. Go to
Va Hotel Restaurant. 1t

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND FOUR HORSES
BURNED.-1fr. Hugh Stewart, an English set
tier, living about one mile North Of Staunton,
had the misfortune to have his stable, with the
provender it contained, and four horses burned
on last Saturday night about II o'clock, it is
supposed by an incendiary. The loss is about
S6OO-insured to the amount of 500. This fire
occurred in the same neighborhood in which
Judge J. N. Hendren, q few weeks since, suffer-
ed similar misfortune in having his stable
on I, h11rp
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

GERMAN BAPTIST ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The next annual Conference of the German
Baptists of the United States Tunkers) will be
held at Lanark. ILL.,, commencing June lst. 1880,
and will continue four days.
1t is probable that many from this Valley
will attend, if transportation on satisfactory
terms can be obtained. Many of the best citi-
gems of this county and Rockingham belong to
this denomination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

"a TERRIBLE STRIDE."-We invite attention
to the article bearing the above caption, which
we publish in this issue on the 4th page, copied
from the Washington Post. 1t expresses the
views of a distinguished member of Congress
from Virginia, who is recognized as one of the
ablest Constitutional lawyers of this State, as
well as one of the purest, ablest. and most pa
triotic of her citizens-Hon. ]. Ran. Tucker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

GOLDEN DAYs."-The Golden Days. for
Boys and Girls is the title of a new 16-page pa
per just esta blished in Philadelphia, and pub
lished by James Elverson, S. w. corner Of Sth
and Locust streets, at 80 per annum, and Sl.50
for months. It's a handsome paper, profuse-
iy illustrated, and is just the paper to interest
the boys and girls, with its great variety of in
tereSti n O. nnatte-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

MILLER OF SCOTT CoUNTY.-This man, who
is credited with curing diseases by praying will
find his patients numerous, and it will not be
long before his reputation will be established or
blighted. The Wythe Enterprise says: ''Four
invalids, Messrs Orr, Buck, Garnes, and Chill
dress afflicted with rheumatism, polypus,
deafness, and spinal disease-left Mt. Airy de-
pot last Saturday week for Scott county to coz :
suit DIR. Miller"
We would advise our readers to be patient,
and not to put themselves to the expense of a
trip to Scott county. until there is more salts
factory evidence that it would not be in vain
The Wytheeille Dispatch of the 1lth inst, after
copying the paragraph headed IA caution"
from the SPECTATOR of the End inst, says
1--WE don't pretend TO say that Mr.. Miller can
cure insanity or restore the blind to sight, new
ertheless we believe he has made some won
derfal and mysterious cures, by magic or other
wise, we are unable to say. We are further in
formed by q highly respectable gentleman of
our town that a gentleman of a neighboring
county in formed him that there was not the
shadow of doubt that Mr.. Miller had cured two
OF his cquaintances-one of rheumatism. the
other of palsy. Another says he has restored
the hearing of another and entirely relieved
another of rheumatism which han severely eff
feeted his limbs for nuna Der Of years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

CoMPLIMENTARY.-The Shenandoah Tulley,
one of our most valued exchanges, says: "a re-
cent business transaction with Chas. A. Rich
ardson, ESQ.,, Staunton, va. who has quite re-
Gently commenced the practice of law in that
city, shows him to be prompt and attentive to
business. He is energetic and active and de-
serves to succeed"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

Z. M. G.. A.-The meeting on last Sunday was
led by Geo. Bodell who read the 4th chapter OF
LIST John. and appropriate remarks were made
by the leader and by Messrs. Hoover and Nell
son.
The meeting next Sunday will bel led by Thos.
A. Bledsoe-Subject 9Th chapter of LIST John.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

MASONIC FEsTIvAL.-The members of the
various Masonic Lodges in the county are in
vited to meet with the Staunton Lodge on the
oath inst, on which occasion Peyton s. Coles,
the Grand Master Of the Grand Lodge will bs
present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

Haines, the noted Cigar Manufacturer, is try
ing to introduce to the taste of'connoisseurs a
genuine unadulterated cigar, to come within
the means of all smokers and he confidently
puts forward the REGAL CROWN as something
far superior to the goods flooding the market
now at five cents Feb3-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

-
Tha indifference with which so many people
regard a cough or cold Is truly objectionable.
These affections often lead to consumption.
and should be checked in time by use of DR.,
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

LEASE OF THE HEALING SPRINGs.-The Heal
ing Springs in Bath county have been leased
for three years by Mr. Carter II. Eubank, son or
Col. John L. Eubank, proprietor of the Warm
Springs, and son-in-law Of Capt. J. B. Finks, so
well known in this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

ANNUAL ELECTION OF oFFIoERs. THE Cath=
Ollie Hibernian Beneficial Society held their an
nual election last Sunday, and the following Of
flcers were elected: John Burns, President; M.
Hounihan. 1st Vice President; M. Dinneen,
End Vice President; Daniel Crimmens, Record
ing Secretary; Thos. Kiblehan, Financial SEQ
rotary; VIM. Kinney, Treasurer; 7. Hounihan,
Marshal; Rev. John McVerry. Chaplain. Ed.
Burke, John Failon. and John Hounihan were
elected Trustees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

~.I have on hand a good secondhand
SINGER MACHINE for SEQ; good WILL
COX & GIBBS for SIS: good HOME SHUT
TIE for SO. If.you wish BARGAIN, call at
once on J. W. NEWTON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

SNow.-There was light fall of snow here
on Tuesday last and on Friday the snow fell
rapidly all day from o'clock in the morning
till after night, and, if the ground had been
frozen, it would have been covered to the depth
of foot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

Young LADY HURT.-Whilst Miss Josie Fo-
gle, of Brooks Gap, Rockingham county, was
riding her horse at full speed, the saddle-girth
broke, and she was thrown violently on the
ground and for while rendered unconscious.
Three teeth were knocked out, her jaw-popee
fractured. and her face disfig-red. She was rid.
ing race with nellie Root, son of p. D. Root;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

SHEEP HUsBANDRY.-Are resolution has passed
the House of Representatives making an APP
preparation for the publication of 1900 copies
of a valuable work on sheep husbandry. If
this work be published for distribution, the
members of the Association of Wool Growers
of this county, and others interested in this
subject, should procure copies for their instruc-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

lssssss
Total receipts for the week 1916 head sales 1044.
without animation, say prices are something
hrmer than last week. though without any
quotable difference in prices, while few of
them think there is no difference. The quality
OF the offerings shows a slight average i'm
provement on those of last week, there being
q longer line of middles and fewer of common
order. while the tops were fully equal to those
OF last week. Superior Western Cattle consti-
tute almost always the stock sold at our top
figures. while at long intervals others attain
those prices. ~
Mich Cows-Good Cows in fair demand, COM
mon ones dull. We quote at 20@S45 per head,
as to quality. =, -
Sheep-The supply is much lighter than the
limited offerings of last week, nor Is the quality
as good. The demand shows an Improvement,
as also do prices. We quote common to fair
sheep at 5@6 cts, and good to extra at 6@615 cts,
with falr prospect for good stock, Of which
fulier receipts are expected shortly, when clip
PED Sneep are looked for. Lambs 5@615 1ce41s
per 10 gross. Arrivals this week 617 head. ~
see NO improvement in the quality, but r6tMef
the reverse, the offerings generally being 81 q
lighter weight than those Of last week Prices.
considering quality show little, II any. vAris.
ton. We quote rough Stays and Sows at 5z4@6
cents, and the better grades at 649G51 cents.
with selections at 81 cents, most OF the safes
this week lib head zf W; rs
| RICHMOND MARKET. March 13-Flour-F1ne,
$4@$4.5O; superf1ne, S5.50@$5.75; extra, $6z5@Ts
common family, S7@7.25; fancy brands, T@SS.
Wheat-From $40 to $1.4S. Corn-60 cents.
| Oats-45 cents. G5Hsn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

INCREASED CIRcpLATIoN.-The circulation
of the notes of the National Valley Bank has
been increased 200. and now amounts to the
sum of Sill, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
Go and see Gladke's sc. Counter.

REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTIONAL Re-
publican County Convention will be held in
stanton on the 10th of April to appoint three
delegates to tie State Republican Convention
which will meet in Staunton on the Dist of
April. Primary meetings to elect delegates to
the County convention will be held in the dis
tricts of the county and wards of the city on the
3rd of April-each district to elect three dele
gates and each ward two delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

The best Goods ever offered for cents, II
this community, can re found at GLADKE's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

When you go "bobbing around" for good
smoke ask for the REGAL CROWN. Feb3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

Children's Hats and Caps just received, all
the latest novelties in the above goods at c. L.
WELLER'S. Main Street.
Children's Copper and Raw Hide Tipped
at reduced prices, at c. L. WELLER'S Boot and
Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
Highland County News.

CURED! OF what? By what? Of Bilious
ness? By Bodega Bitters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

One of the most delicious smokes for five
cents is the REGAL CROWN. Feb3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16


THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY DRIFTING
CENTRALIzATIoN.-I refer
ence to the recent remarkable decisions
of the Republican majority of the U. s.
Supreme Court, and their tendency, The
State, says
"From one stopping point we are forc-
ed on to another in spite of our struggles
and protests, and at each stage we find
ourselves nearer the end while still bat
Ting against our fate. This is the his
tory of the whole progress of the Radi-
cal party towards imperialism, and its
stride in the past week, by these cecil
sions, has only been in keeping with the
regular, cadenced step on the road to
Republican ruin it took up twenty years
ago, and which it has steadily kept with
out hating of its own accord, or being
halted by US, down to the present time"
The readjusters' sway has been espe-
cially unfortunate to this city. Several
business enterprises that were to have
been commenced here, upon northern
capital, have been abandoned in conse-
quence not only of the fear of the spread
of the fell spirit of reputation from
State to individual debts, but by the in
disposition of people to invest their
money in State in which there is 90
much uncertainty about the rate of taxa
ton, and the financial condition Of
which is so unsettled. Ga.
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

Ms1sl nh prove it or forfeit $500 81 Outfit free
XSOsOO g. RIDEOUT 4 CO. 2le FutonSt NY
,oct7-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
DEATHS.

6ttMdrtes are charged for at advertising rates,
Notices u deaths published qrutuitostslv,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
The Game Of 81.

Prime oysters or half shell at Va. Hotel Res.
Laurant. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16
Do q Favor to q Sick Friend.
Ifyou have a friend suffering from anv disc

Ifyou have friend suffering from any disor-
der of the Kidneys send them package Of
Kidney Wort, and you will make them happy.
Its great tonic power is especially directed to
these diseases and 1t quickly rslieves the dis
tress and cures the disease. Havey you tried it :?
Ladies, if you wish a stylish, perfect fitting
and durable Boot, go to G. L. WELLER'S Boot
and Shoe Store. Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

PETIT JURoRs.-The March term OF the Couh-
ty court commences next Monday. The petit
jurors drawn for this court are the following =
Beverly Mdnor-A. d. Wren, Alex. Dull; Pas
tureS-Simeon Desler, Henry Geeding; No7t,
Riuer-James T. Stickley. Philip SWisher, o. s.
I4tten Hiperhcdds-W. II. Steele Enos OFT, ].
T. Larew; South 'Riger-James M. Leonard,
Jacob E. Harnsberger, A. d. Koiner; Middle
RiUer-Hamlet Moore, VIM. B. Roberts and
Abraham Cline.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

WASHINGTON CONFERENCE (CoLoRED).- The
Conference of the NJ E. Church (colored) held
in Washington City, over which Bishop Peck
presided, adjourned on Monday of last week.
The following are the appointments for this
district -
Syaunton Distrtct-T w Booth, P. E., 162 Hem
rietta street, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Brown,
Jr; Augusta. r Smith; Highland, w R Da-
H Brook; Summers. T A Dansbury; Peters,
town. Chas Lewis; Union, F. Savage; Mt.
Vernon, w Brown; Rockingham. w II Dun
ket, P II Howard; Strasburg, ] Jenkins; VIM
chester, c Key; Whitehall, Williams;
Charlestown. R Warner; JEFFERSON II
town n r Gilbert.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

ASK the recovered victims of Fever and
Ague, Bilious Sufferers, or. -Dyspeptics how
newed health came to them They will tell
you Laroque's Anti-Bilfous Bitters dfdit. Try
them. They give truly wonderful results.
Manufactured by w. E. Thornton, Baltimore,
Md. Csc. q package, or 81 90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-03-16

Hand and Machine Sewed Boots and Caters,
Custom made and warranted in fit and quality,
for sale low. at C.L WELLER'S.
~ GLADKE'S Sc. Counter is the best In
Staunton. may6-tf
Fifty cases Mems and Boys Kip Boots at low
est prices at G. L. WELLER'S Boot and Shoe
Store Main Street.
Gentlemen's Slippers, Opera and Plain, at
G. L. WELEER'S.
The daily gazette., 1880-09-01
The ROcEd0Le TraDedy.

POLITICS NOT MIXED UP IN THE AT
FAIR--THE SHOOTING ACCIDENTAL.
The shooting of Thomas Connor, a
young man at Rockdale station on the
Baltimore Central railroad on Sunday
evening last, an account of which
appeared in yesterdays GAZETTE, was
it appears not the result of political
discussion as stated, but the result of the
careless handling of arevolver by an
intoxicated man.
Before the coroner's inquest held on
Monday, James Duffy the man W ho did
the shooting testified as follows; went
to supper at half-past seven O'Clock, aud
little before eight O'Clock returned t.
Rockdale station. l was on the platform
took the revolver out of my pocket and
bought would fire load off into the
air TO frighten the boys. Pulled hammer
up aud it slipped when about two-thirds
he way up and the load was discharged.
Had not spoken to any one in the crowd
on the platform until after the pistol
went off. turned around to Willie
Croziar and said: "My God, it slipped
out of my hand and went of, don't know
whether shot any one or not" | was
ten feet away from the crowd, and ther
| was standing alone. had not been
near any OF them on the platform either
before or after supper. lie had been
drinking during the day. After he had
discharged the pistol he heard that
young man had been shot, and he i'm
medlately gave himself up.
Several other witnesses were examined
who test fed TO hearing the shot fired,
and aflerward seeing young Connor lying
ON the platform.
After deliberating, the jury rendered
the following verdict: That the deceased
came to his death by a gun shot wound,
caused by careless handling of a pistol
in the hands of John Duffy, on the even
ing OF August goth, 1880, at Rockdale
station, on the p. & b. q. Railroad.
The Coroner then committed Duffy to
Media Jail to await trial at next term of
pourt
The daily gazette., 1880-09-01
SECOND EDITION
TERRIBLE OUTRAGE IN OHIO.
BALTIMORE, Md. Aug. 81.

A special says that the residents of
Bellaire, Ohio, were aroused at a late
hour on Saturday night last by the
loud cries of murder, which appeared
to come from woman in distress on
the opposite side of the river. Mingled
with this distressing sound were the
cries of help from the husband and
child of the woman. 1t was not long
before the river bank was completely
lined with people going to the rescue
of the sufferers. Skiffs were procured
and loaded down with men ready to
start in the direction of the cries.
When the husband and son landed on
the shore the former told his story
He said that they had camped on the
opposite shore with the intention of
spending the night when some half
dozen men, crazy with liquor, came
upon them and outraged his wife. He
attempted TO protect his wife, when
he was knocked down and beaten and
afterward put ina skiff and pushed out
into the river. On account of having
his arm broken he could make but
slow progress. When the crowd had
heard the story, several skiffs were
loaded and they Immediately started
in pursuit of the assailants and to res
cue tie woman. Arriving within a
short distance of the shore they were
fred upon the ruffians and had to re-
turn. The ravishers then left their
victim, who ran into the water toward
Benwood ferry to make her escape
There she again cried for help. This
aroused the people on that side of the
shore who went to her rescue and
brought her over. Officer Curran took
her in charge, and carried her to her
husband. The woman was terribly
injured and her husband had his nose
and arm broken. No clew' to the per-
petrators of the horrible outrage has
yet been found, though it is thought
that some of them are from Bellaire.
The daily gazette., 1880-09-01
A FREY RECORD.

WHAT WAS CONSUMED BY THE FLAMES
DURING AUGUST.
According to the report of Lee G.
File, Fire Recorder of the Delaware s.
F. E. Co., the fires and alarms during
August were as follows:
August /, 1.45 p. M, false.
August 8, LAO a. M, slight fire at B.
Hirst's kindling wood shed, in Market
street below Thirteenth. Department
responded, but its services were not re-
quired, with the exception of the Ph9-
nix, which put the fire out with plug
stream. Loss So; insured.
August 10, ITO p. m; alarm caused
by burning of brush in Marsh Lane.
August IL, $40 p. m; false.
August 13, 80 p, m; false.
August IA, 2 p. M; false.
August IA, Up. m; false.
August Ia, 8 p. m; false.
August 20, 8p. m; false.
August 25, $50 p. M; slight fire at the
Swift Il Courtney Il Beecher Co.'s match
factory, Fourteenth and Walnut streets
no alarm.
August %, 4 p. M; false.
August 25, 4.15 p. M; alarm caused
by Stacking lime in the cellar of Adams
& Bro, 504 Market street. Water Witch
responded services not required.
August 20, 2 p. M; alarm caused by
explosion of coal oil street lamp at
Taylor and Walnut streets.
August 80, 5.15 p. m; alarm caused
by burning of chimney of M. Meyers
clothing store, SOL Market street. DE.
partment responded; services not re-
uuired.