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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27

A rather clever trick was performed at
Hong Kong by a Celestial in order to
carry ont robbery successfully, which
should be caution to all shipmasters.
A British barque, coal laden, had taken
on board a number of coolies to dis
charge the cargo, and during the morn
ing Chinaman, about fifty years old,
came on board and told the captain that
he was the head coolie of the working
party, and asked him (the captain) If he
could oblige him with n piece of paper
and pencil in order to make some cal
culations. The captain went below to
get the things asked for, and the stranger
followed; on getting into the cabin the
''head coolie" took seat and commenced
writing Chinese on the paper and count
ing out some cash. This little business
went on for short time, when the cap
tain was called on deck for about two
minutes, but returned again to the cab
in, when the Chinaman returned the
pencil, thanked the captain very po-
iitely and left the vessel in small sam
pan. About quarter Of an hour after
this, when the captain was going on
shore, he found that his watch and chain
had been taken from the cabin by this
pretended head coolie"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27

ARRfI, the mos, prevalent but; least understood OF
All diseases i the cause Of much needless suffering
md thousands Of premature deaths ANNUALLY pK.
xxx has made tAis disease lie study, hANlS uttu
great sufferer himself until cured by HIS own Item
cy which he has for thirteen years Y ~ praetlce
the three last in rnrillid, Oi.put TO the s'Ncr,st
f.ss with the most satisfactory results re nus aSo
treated several physicians With tins accnniunt,.Ne
Evidence We are warranted In saving that no other
preparation the cure Of this disease IN any 81 s
iorns VIII give such universal Satisfaction as DR.
EEc'KS su'RE CURE FOR CATARku, which you
can get ~ your Druggist at home. or OF ph MI OF
Portland, Or at 81 per bottle, or SIX hpttt- Tor W
The Doctor makes specially Of the trehinien, anu
cure Of chronic diseases, especially tanc.r anu Us
eases pecuinr 10 Women Young men, middle aged or
old men who are suffering from the err9rs ana inhis.
cretIons Of youth weakness early decay loss
81 munhood, etc, should consult DIR. KICK. Every
thing strictly confidential All proper questions an
cent stamp and address DR. JANIS kESk,
~ No. ls5 First street, Portland, OF
The trade supsied with DIR. kECK'S SURE CURE
ron CATARTH direct from the Laboratory u
DIR. KICK or from Hodge, Davis Co. fortiana'
Or wholesale agents. nv
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27

If You Want Satisfaction take your old
sewing machines to J. Il. GarrisOn's sew
ing machine store, l67 Third street Port
land Or. He has employed one of the
best adjusters and sewing machine re-
pairers on the coast. Charges reasonable,
all work warranted for one year.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27

When YOU gO 10 Port land, mud wish ~ Goo
Photograph, call ON Albeit l1S and CD Flrrt
street. Hc u the Leading Artist Of Oregon
without doubt.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27

The story told about little clergy
man whose bald head was just visible to
the congregation when he got into the
pulpit, preaching from the text, Thou
shalt see greater things than these, is
more than matched by the old story from
Boston of the late DR.. Parkman, when
he preached his first sermon in the high
old-fashioned tub pulpit of Brattle street
church. Very little of him was seen ex-
cept the top Of his head and arms, which
he waved about as he read, "Lo, it is
be not afraid"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27
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NIs.iE. MlSIC.

Warren's Music House. - Morrison street
near tile postoilice, portland, Or, has everything
in the musical line at reasonable prices A larry
stock of sheet music, books, pianos, musical me-
chandse band and orchestra music always "a
hand Mr. Warren buys every thing direct from
Eastern houses. and can afford to sell cheape'
than any store in Oregon. SN"d for catalogue
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27

have no more doubt -. "s" nrfhi eiI'rt'
OF Warner, SAFE Khan y aud liver Cure thai.
| have that the ,icrc,es rlHer eupiits INV"
Lake Oitano Il sew. J. +. tsankin, II. Il
WRshinctcr. D. G
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-01-27

Having arranged tn Import ,sli Ert"cspai
t,r.s a., ru;nters' NJ ock mud window Glass. we
n,c c.,,h,-,i 60 give a favorable terms On TINS
iirr of go. de amy dealers In Portland.
Cant nc, or aud Dealers viii find IL To their
siynut.,r. a., .,nd For our prices before placing
a s,e
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER


DWELLING HOUSE BURNED.-The
dwelling house of Mr.. Jesse Bright,
situated near the old Fair Grounds, Just
outside Of the corporate limits of Lewis
burg, was destroyed by fire this (Thurs-
day. morning at about 7 o'clock. The
fire originated in one of the rooms In
the second story. and caught from a
match that had been lighted and drop
ped upon the floor just before the occu-
pants left the room for breakfast. The
match was supposed to have gone out,
but f1ared up again and ignited some
combustible on the floor. The building
was wooden structure and was soon
consumed, the fire having made consid-
cradle Roadway bsfore its discovery. All
of the household and kitchen furniture
and the clothing OF the family, together
with the provisions ia store, were saved,
except the contents of the room occupi-
ed by Mr.. Thos. III. Pare, "a son-in-law
of Mr.. Brightly Mr.. Pare lost all of his
goods except sewing machine. There
was no insurance on the property. Mr..
Bright was very cozily fixed for living,
and we suppose his loss will not fall
short of 81 200. A subscription paper is
being circulated for his relief, and we
trust that all will contribute literally,
according to their MEANS Green6rier
Independent, august 11th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising r0sss.
Notices Of deaths published 0ratuitoatsly.
PRICE.-On August 18th, Of paralysis, Mrs. Har-
riet Price. aged So years, widow of the late
Addison 81. Price, of Augusta CO.
CROWDER.-In StauntOn, on Saturday morn
ing, of typhoid fever, about 20 minutes to 6
O'Clock, Willie Manson, oldest son of Thomas
+ ]. Crowder, aged years, II months and 7
days.
LINDON.-In Mt. Crawford, Rockingham coun-
ty, August 3rd, after protracted and painful
illness, Lillian E LindOn, Oldest daughter of
M. and Virginia L. Ltndon, aged IL years, IL
months and IA days.
PATTERSON.-On the morning of July 30th, at
his residence on Walkers Creek in Rock
bridge, after painful illness, Mr.. Andrew
Patterson, in the 10th year of his age.
MCCLUER.-At his residence, near Fancy Hill,
kockbridge county. on Sunday week, after a
protracted illness, Mr.. Robert G. McCluer, in
the 64th year of his age.
ANDERSON.-1n Greenbrier county, W. Va.
June Sd, Geo. W. Anderson aged Is years.
He was formerly school teacher in Augusta
county, and afterwards represented Green
brier four sessions in the legislature.
DOLD.-On August 4th, near Fishersville, Lizzie
M.DOld, aged 10 months and II days.
HAMMEN.-At McGaheysville, Va, on the End
of August, Mrs. Mary c. Hammer died of
heart disease She was the wife of DR.. G. E.
Hammer, and daughter of G. T. and F. ".
Hopkins. She was loved of all who knew
her, and her life was that of a Christian. Her
death was calm and peaceful, and she died in
vices were conducted by Rev. ]. s. Hopkins,
assisted by Rev. L. s. Graybill. A large and
deeply affected congregation of sympathiZlng
friends were in attendance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.


NONSIDER WELL-THEN-ACT.-
~ advice ID good in every instance, but par
ticularly in that of seeking antidotes for dis
eases and relief from pain. Hundreds of cures
are continually offered to the public and de-
clared to be infallible, backed up by certificates
of unknown persons, some of whom occasion
ally stick an NJ. D. to their names as bait to de-
ceive the uninformed, and by such means large
quantities of nostrums are swallowed with
the greatest faith in their invaluable qualities
when, II the truth We're known, they possess no
other virtue than that OF creating nausea, de-
stroying the coating of the stomach, and lay
ing the foundation Tor an incurable disease
This is not the case with BAKERS PREMIUM
B1TTERS. No certificates save those OF well
known. respectable citizens of this State have
been published; and the Proprietor has never
and will never recommend them for the use of
any other disc SEES save those arising from i'm
proper digestion, impure blood and foul stom-
ach-such as Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Ague and
Fever, Cholera MOrbus, COfc, &C. For these
he has seen them thoroughly test ed, and he de-
fies the world to produce theirsuperior in Grad
icating either of these diseases from the hu-
man system.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor,
june7 Richmond. Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

The wheat crop in Augusta, though not 9
large one, is of fine quality.
Our county Ia suffering from severe drought
which Is especially severe in the neighbOrhOodi
OF Churchville, Middlebrook, and Greenville.
The new comet can now be seen with the
naked eye between three and four o'clock in
the morning. It can be found little under
and directly north Of the bright star Capella
in almost the identical place where the first
comet made its appearance.
Most eliehtfully cool weather has succeeded
the exceedingly hot weather of last week.
The rumor that the Stribling Springs prop.
erty had been sold to a Pennsylvania company
through Mr.. r. N. Pool, has been confirmed
They will greatly improve the place, and II
will continue under the efficient and popular
management Of s.r. Chesley Kinney, Esq.
A Philadelphia company is prosecuting its
drilling operations at the Dora Coal Mines on
the edge of this county and Rockingham, In
search of coal and minerals.
The Misses Paxton are spending a few weeks
at Longwood. Rockbrtdge county, and upon
their return will be pleased to receive the or.
ders Of their customers.
The great demand for cigars manufactured
by G. E. Haines, Esq, of this city, has become
so great that for the past several weeks he has
been running his force at night. and yet Is moi
able to supply the demand. This speaks vel
for the celebrity of his goods. Let's hear from
our other industries. We feel sure that all are
to the front in their different lines of manu-
facture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

ORGANIZE THE FORCEs.-In the
very beginning Of this campaign coun.
| ty superintendents and committees
should realize the importance of thor.
ough organization of our forces. 1t is 9
prime element of success. Without il
all else may prove unavailing. There
will be no lack of eloquent speakers to
arouse our people. The able and patriotic
Vfrginians who have been appointed to
lead our hosts will be heard in all parts
of the Commonwealth, and their efforts
will be seconded by good and true men
in every congressional district and in
every county. Before November the
whole State will be ablaze with enthu-
siasm for our ticket and our platform.
But without organization, so perfect in
all its details as to reach the home of
every voter, we may yet fail to give the
enemies Of Virginia such an over
whelming defeat as shall forever crush
them out and put an end to their wicked
schemes to demoralize our people and
to turn our local and State govern
ments over to the-worst classes of the
community.
At the coming county courts let the
word of command go forth from every
county superintendent to every Con-
servative-Democratic voter, "Fall into
ranks!" And then let the committees
begin at once the enrolment. Divide
your territory into small districts, see
that every man is visited, his status as
certained, and arrangements made to
poll his vote 1t is this quiet, sys-
tematic drudgery that brings out the
stay at homes" of whom there were
thousands in our party at the two last
general elections; and it is that sort of
work which decides elections. The last
Legislature was lost by not doing it.
We may regain our former large ma
jerity in that body if our forces are
properly organized and brought to the
polls. Let the speaking go on and the
working cease not until the sun sets on
the election day in November. Again,
wesay organize rapidly and thoroughly.
Richmond Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

A negro officeholder from Washing
ton, sent for the purpose OF influencing
his race in this State, made speech at
fredericksburg last Wednesday night
before 'readjuster republican" meet.
ing, and in the course Of his harangue,
said:
"Go in with the readjusters, get con-
troll of the State and divide the spoiIs. ~
Yes, that's the watch word-"win
and divide the spoils." And we would
like to know if the white people of the
State, except those who hold Office, or
are expecting office under the Malone
regime. are going to degrade themselves
by entering into such a compact
Alexandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

Take the personnel of the Richmond
Convention, the decency of the body,
the order and propriety of its delibera-
tons, the harmony among its members,
the high character of the candidates,
their public and private lives and ser
vice to the country, their enthusiastic
reception by the people in every coun>
ty, and we have the sure harbinger of
success. Rarely has there been such q
convention held in Virginia with such
splendid results. Rarely has the State
Democracy come before the country
under such favorable auspices. The
wisdom and harmony which produced
such results, if continued, Will give US
victory In November next. Then we
will have chief magistrate, though he
may not be able to elevate the position
which has been held by some of the
ablest and purest sons of Virginia, will
certainly not bring discredit upon the
chair or dishonOr upon the Common
wealth.-Lynchburg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
CoMMIssIoNER's OFFICE.

COMMIsSIONER's OFFICE, |
Staunton, Va, Aug LIST, 1881.
DEED VS.. DERRICK AND JACKSON
III VS.. DERRICK Ell ALS.-An persons in
terested in the above named causes, take no
tice That shall proceed at my office in Staun-
ton on the
End day of September 1881,
to take state, and settle certain accounts as di-
rected by DEGREES In said cause entered Janury
18th, 1881, and June 18th, 1881, in the. Hastings
Court for the city of Staunton; at which time
and place you are required to attend.
aug2-4ts JOHN W. STOUT, Com'r.
y NY VS.. Elizabeth b. Hitt.-In pursu-
ance OF an order Of the County Court Of Au-
gusta county. I shall proceed at my office in
Staunton. on Friday, August rs, 1881, to ascer-
tain what persons are entitled to the $500 as
sessed as damages in this case.
aug24ts JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
FOR RENT.


DOR RENT.-As authorized agent. 1
II desire to rent the comfortable and conve-
n1ent TORE-ROOM now occupied
by Messrs. A. 81. Ross & Son, in this place.
1t is a one and half story Frame a
House, % 81, with $50 feet of shelving, aEsa
countlng-roOm, and a nice, cool eel. MI.
lar, the size of the entire building, The house
is in good order, it having been very recently
painted and otherwise repaired. This is adj
mltted to be one Of the. most desirable stands
known for country store. 1t Is almost in the
center of the town, and at present enjoys a lib
erai snare OF public patronage. Any courteous
and energetic person who contemplates engag-
ing IN the mercantile business, will find this
locality exceptional for both constant sales
and prompt paying customers, There are also
which are useless to recite. but which COM
mend it as place specially adapted for that
branch of business. ~ Possession given Oc-
tober the LIST, 1881.
For further information, address
p. A. ROSS,
1une7-Sm Mount Sidney, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

Are you disturbed at night and broken o
your rest by sick child suffering and crying
with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth
If SO, go at once and get q bottle OF MRS
WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will re
lieve the poor little sufferer immediateiy-de
pend upon 1t; there is no mistake about it,
There Is not a mother on earth who has evel
used it, who will not tell you at once that II
mother, and relief and health to the child, op-
Grating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use
in all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and IL
femaie nhVsinians and nurses in the limited
States. Sold everywhere. % cents a bottle.
nOy2.1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

THE VALLEY RAILRoAD.-On last Thursday,
q meeting of the stockholders of the Valley
Railroad Company WAS held in this city. Mr..
VIM. A. Burke was chosen chairman, and A.
Madison Secretary. Nearly all the stock was
represented by proxy.
A resolution, offered by Judge Shefey was
unanimously adopted empowering the board
of directors to issue bonds. not exceeding
100000. to be secured by mortgage upon the
road. to complete its extension to Lexington,
Va, 36 miles south Of Staunton. It was an
nounced that satisfactory arrangements had
been made with the Richmond and Allegheny
Railroad Company authorities for a connection
with that road at Lexington, and the opinion
was expressed that the last obstacle to the con-
tinuance OF the extension had been removed.
The road is already under contract, and the
work will be speedily commenced.
Bear In mind that Thornburg's is the place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks &c. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
Rooms STATE CONsERvATIvE-DEM
OCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
l.

RICHMOND, August, 10, 1881.
City and county Conservative Demo
cratic superintendent will please for
ward me names and post Office address
of nominees of our party for Senate and
House of Delegates, and for candidates
on our platform where no nominations
will be made. Where changes have
been made in the office of city and
county superintendent. please inform
me of name and p0st-office address Of
the present incumbent.
J.. BELL BIGGER, Secretary.
Conservative Democratic papers please
copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
"WlNE OF cARDUI" for Ladies only.
For sale By DR.. n. WAIT & Bro, staunton.

We want to hear of a close canvass
Let the counties be thoroughly organ,
lied. The cauvassers should take the
stump as In old times, mount theil
herses and travel from point to point,
and see the people, talk to them, reason
with them, and let them see that the
leaders of the Democracy are thinking
of some interest higher than personal
Interest, and we shall sweep the State
-Lynchbslrg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
MARRIAGES..

MILLER-WAMPLER.-On the It'll inst. by the
Rev. Samuel Driver, Mr.. G. T. B. Miller and
Miss Susan c. Wampler all of Augusta coun-
ty.
The above notice was kindly accompanied
with portion of the bridal cake, and the prin-
tersj join us in wishing the bridal couple happy
and prosperous journey though life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

DANIEL COMPLIMENTED BY THE
"WHIG. I'm 1875 the Wing, after an
nouncing in its editorial column the
final result of the balloting for the va
cancy in the United States Senate,
said:
"And John w. Daniel. We wish we
were entitled to a few more senators,
for.we will not disguise the fact that it
would afford US infinite satisfaction to see
this highly gifted gentleman represent
alive of the sovereignty of the State at
the Federal capital, or elevated to the
highest post Of trust in the gift of the
Commonwealth.
Possessed of genius unequalled,
perhaps, by any man Of his years in
the State, and of a character not the
less to be envied, we could point to him
with pride as man Virginia delights
to honor. However. he Is in but the
spring time of his manhood, and can
afford to wait maturer years, when high
honors will seek his acceptance"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

II am in revolt against the Democ-
racy-against a party which are enc.
mics to you (the colored people, and to
me-and it is for you (the colored peo-
ple) to say whether shall be successful
or beaten" e-@s
cameron in his Petersburg speech,
as reported in his organ, the Richmond
Whig.]
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

respectfully call the at
Pianos and Organs, to the following, viz:-I
am prepared to TUNE and REPAIR both
Pianos, Pipe and Reed Organs, and can, in all
cases. insure entire satisfaction. With an ex-
,perience of Is years, claim to understand the
business and to do the work thoroughly. Or
DERS left at Olivier's Book Store, J. w. Alloys
or @. f. Hsiues's. will meet prompt attention.
81 Oh 4 RGE S REAS0NA HLh.
Very Respectfully,
July Goth. 1851. dm Z M. TURNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16
Personals.

e Mr.. Edwin F. Surber is in the city.
is no better.
Mrs. Casper K. Kirkle has been paying a visit
to friends in New Market.
Miss Alice Wilson, Of this city, is visiting
relatives in Highland county.
Mr.. D. E. strasburg is visiting friends and
relatives in Rockingham county.
r. M. Guy of the National Valley Bank. has
gone on visit to relatives in Bath county.
Mrs. Bette Coyner, formerly Miss Read, of
Waynesboro', is visiting friends and relatives
in New Market.
Miss Cora Hudson, daughter of George H.
Hudson. ESQ.,, of this city, is visiting friends in
Port Republic.
large number of stauntonians attended
the meeting of Daniel and Cameron at Harri-
sonburg yesterday.
Mr. Richard Mauzy will leave to-day on
visit to his family in West Virginia, several
members of which are sick.
Miss Enie Stiff and her brother, Mr.. w. O.
Stiff, are visiting Miss M. Jennie Wilson at
Mcdowell, Highland county.
Mr.. ]. A. Templeton, the popular clerk at
Messrs. Loeb Bros, accompanied by his wife,
is visiting relatives OF Hillsboro', Ohio.
Miss Ella West, Of Chillicothe, Ohio, and
Miss Josie West and sister of Martinsburg w.
Va. are visiting relatives in Staunton.
DR.. T. F. Bliss had an opening on yesterday
of his Ear and Eye Institute on Frederick
street. and his Office was crowded with visitors
and patients.
Mr.. T. II. Humphreys, the popular confec-
tioner at No. % e. Main street, is spending a
few weeks at the Rockbridge Alum Springs fol-
the benefit of his health.
Prof. A. ]. Turner is spending his vacation
from the Deaf, Dumb & Blind Institution at
Woodstock, and is engaged in instructing the
newly organized band of that place.
I'VE had the pleasure last week of meeting
Mr.. c. B. Jones, who, few years ago, was q
member of the Staunton bar. When his health
permits, he proposes to resume the practice OF
his profession.
Mr.. Alex. Hartman and his cousin, Albert g.
Hartman, left last week for the southwestern
portion of the United States, where they will
engage in operations on some one of the many
railroads now being constructed through that
country.
Kent Barbour, colored employee on the
new road from Staunton to New Hope, was &C.
versly injured on last Wednesday evening by
the falling OF large rock upon him. Under
the care Of DR.. Henk1e, we learn that he is do
ing well.
On Monday night Of last week. Miss Mary
Tucker Magill gave a reading at Covington,
Allegheny county, to small, but delighted
audience. She is an accomplished reader and
elocutionist, and her merits deserved a larger
audience.
Rev. ]. 3. Haskell has been re-instated in
the ministry of the Lutheran church. His fail.
ing health has compelled him to resign his
charge at Staunton, and the congregation will
be supplied every alternate week until another
pastor lis secured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-08-16

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
20 to Thornburgs. je22-f