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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-09-22
VOLUME XVII.---NO. III.

temperature, and SO forth aud il must be
said that without Bliss the To-. Of the
newspaper correspondents would be far
from happy one. He is good for half
a column of matter for whoever catches
him. 1t has also been said that Dr. Bliss
can lie az fas! ~ he can talk. One of the
most reliable of the Washington CORES
pondents admits Bliss's good nature and
his sklll as surgeon, but contends that
no iaith can be put in him. According
TO this gentleman, DR.. Bliss has no hcsi.
sation IN telling one story to newspaper
men and another To doctors. lie ia said
to be little afraid of Blaine and usual
~ speaks more frankly to him than to
ANYBODY, which may perhaps account for
the pessnmist character Of Dlaine's dis.
patches to London. When the President
was very low three weeks ago il was re-
ported that DIR. Hamilton discovered that
his bowels were in Il f.ightful condition
ana were the real cause of the alarming
symptoms. and without consulting with
Dr. Bliss ran to the ncares, drug store
and got some charcoal, with which the
patient WAS relieved. This WAS contrary
to the laws Of medical etiquette, for It
was Dr. HamiltOn's part to give his views
to Dr. Bliss. who would then do as he
saw fit. The fact that any such incident
took plnce was denied point blank by
DIR. Bliss, and yet i, occurred lust us re.
lated without any doubt. This is only
one of many similar incidents. IIamii.
ton is slight old man with round shoul.
dcrs. He is well past sixty years, and his
beard is nearly white. No man connect.
ed with the case knows more about the
Presidents condition, but no man will
say less. He is modest and retiring. and
courtesy itself to newspaper men, but he
VIII not talk. II. II. II.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-09-22

: Asiatic breeds of fowls lay eggs from
deep chocolate through every shade of
coffee color, while the Spanish, Ham
burg and Italian breeds are known for
the pure white of the egg shell. A cross.
however remote, with Asiatics will cause
even the last named breeds to lay an egg
slightly tinted.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-09-22

= Governor Brown is reported as say
ing that there will be tumble in rail-
road stocks in Georgia before long.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-09-22
rHE TORNADO OF FIRE.

,ful gcenes In the Track of Desolation-
yboIe Families Literally Roasted to
Ieatb Along the Roads while Trying to
sscape.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-09-22

STRANGELY AFFL1crED.-A lady of
this city, the mother of a large family,
and lady of unusual intelligence, who
is in good health and withal like any
other lady, with the exception of q
strange malady, or whatever one may
term it, that at times occasions her much
pain, in fact almost prostrates her. AS
strange as it may seem, her trouble is
caused by looking at any striped fabric,
such rs calico shirtings, etc. Numerous
physicians have tried to solve the mys-
terry but without success. The lady
states that she was first affected some
years ago while ironing a shira for one
of her little boys. The sensation of
sickness at the stomach and violent
headache came on so she was compelled
to lay aside the work. She soon felt bet
ter, and not aware of the real cause Of
her indisposition made another attempt
to finish the garment, but with the same
result as before, the second attack prov
ing more severe than the first. The
circumstances passed from her memory
until few days later little child entered
her room wearing striped apron the
same peculiar sensations returned at
siCnt Of the apron and remained as long
as the child wore it, but upon removing
the apron all pain ceased. If any one
can explain the cause we would be glad
to publish it-LouisriUc (hy.) .sfra,rI.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE During
the past two weeks series OF meetings has
been held at Pleasant View, about four
miles from Stanton, by Rev. J. I. Miller
Nearly thirty persons have openly express
ed their interest in the matter of their sal
walton. Mr.. Miller is serving the church
as supply, Rev. G.. Beard, the former
pastor. will preach there next Saturday
night and Sunday morning. and night.
At Olivet Chapel the series of meetings,
conducted by Rev. J E. Booker, closed o.
Sunday afternoon last. On that day, be-
fore communion, six persons connected
themselves with the church, five on pro-
fession of faith. Among the children bap-
tized we're two whose father that day join
ed the church.
Rev. Mr.. Staples, Of the Bible Society
addressed Che congregation which had
gathered at the First Presbyterian church,
on Wednesday night.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
The F. G. White Dramatic Combination at
Masonic Hall Tomorrow Night.


The handsome and coy Masonic Hall
has been so changed in its external appear
ance since its new lessee took charge, as to
be a decided Improvement to the neighbor'
hood, with its balcony and pyramid of gas
i is, adorned by a row of parti-c"lored
lamps. The Hall is to have every modern
accommodation. and one important one,
for place of public amusement, we saw
Yesterdays silver BADGE inscribed "New
Masonic Hall, Special Policeman, which
is to be worn by Capt. Michael Cox, who
has been sworn in as an officer to see that
perfect order is to be preserved. Captain
Cox's presence is guarantee that any
lady may attend matinees there alone
with the assurance that the most rigid Or
der will BIZ maintained.
We are glad that the re-opening OF the
hall IS to be made Tomorrow afternoon
and night by the F. G.. White Dramatic
Combination. This company contains
some of the best dramatic talent we have
ever seen in travelling troupe. All " no
saw them at their last appearance hers
were charmed with them. From here they
went to Charlottesville, to play one night,
but were compelled by the citizens to stay
and play three nights. They return here
for one night and have engaged to 60 back
| there next week. There is really not a
d. cidedly Indifferent actor in the compa-
| ny, and F. G. White, Graham Earle, W.
E. kiefer, J. B. Negratta. and Miss
Ella Lawrence, and Mesdames Graham
Earle and H F. Norman, are quite wor
thy of any stage. At the matinee at
O'Clock. tomorrow afternoon, the compa-
ny, we are glad to see, have fixed regular
matinee prices-25 cents for general adj
mission and Is cents for the gallery. For
the matinee "Hidden Hand'' is to be play.
ed, and at night s'Joshua Whitcomb .
We suppose every lawyer in Stanton will
want to see Joshua.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

AUGUSTA DELEGATES ON COMMIT
TEEs.-We see that in the State Senate,
lion. Absalom Koiner has been mace
Chairman of Committee of Public Instruc'
,inn and Education. and member OF the
Committees Oh General Laws and 10 Ex-
anime the Treasurer's Office. In the
House, Col. James Fl. Skinner has oeeh
appointed a member of the G. mmitfee on
schools and Colleges; Retrenchment and
Reform, and Manufactures and Mechanic
Arts; and Hon. Marshall Hanger mem
Der of the Committee on Rules; ON Courts
of Justice; on Asylums and Prisons, and
Banks. Currency and Commerce,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
Keeping an Anniversary.

Rev. Job Turner the deaf-mute minis
ter of the Episcopal church, spent Wed.
nesday in Staunton by way Of marking the
anniversary of his arrival here forty two
years ago that very day. He says the day
he got here was December 18th, 1889. and
the snow was knee deep. The railroad
was only built to Louisa G. H. The stage
road was so INSTRUCTED that he had to
come from Charlottesville here in a mai
cart. Jus: beyond the Lunatic Asylum
Michael Hartman, then youngster. board
ed the mail cart and took the passengers
to the old Washington Hotel which stool
where the Virginia Hotel now stands. Mr.
Ruff was then Mayor OF the town. Mr.
Turner left yesterday to hold deaf-mute
service at Culpeper.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
An Intere sting Report.

We are indebted to R. F. Walker. Esq,
Public Printer, for copy Of the annual
report of the Board of Visitors of the Uni
versity Of Virginia for 18S0-S1, made by
Hon. A. H. Fl. Stuart, the Rector of the
University. Mr.. Stuart gives review of
the progress of the institution during the
last twelve or fifteen years. In noticing
the gifts to the institution the report says:
| In 1867 Thomas Johnston, of Augusta
county, Va, made baquest to the Uni
versity OF property which was estimated at
the time as worth SAC, 1000. The necessities
of the University at that date being very
urgent, it was determined by the Board of
Visitors, then in office. to realize the tie
quest by issuing mortgage bonds for $780,
! 200. based up n it. These bonds we're put
on the market, and the proceeds applied to
| building laboratory of applied chemistry
| aud the purchase o. the necessary equip
| Dent for practical instruc ion in analyti-
| cal and agricultural chemistry, and an ex-
tensive museum of industrial chemistry.
This WAS done, but unfortunately, 10
| cnnseqnt nee of the depreciation in the
value of real estate after the war and un
expected obligations of Mr.. Johnston g es-
tate for security debts, the bequest PROVED
| W UC WOlCitlCoSs 1uu UtluS GicS0 DOuQo OC-
came debt of the University.
In the list of gifts and bequests we see
that the following were made to the Uni
versity In 1859, Samuel Miller, $l00,0Ot
to found a school of agriculture; in 1875
Lewis Brooks of Rochester, N. Y. ST.. OlH
for museum; Prof. VIM. b. Rogers 81 900
and two brothers of Mr.. Brooks 81 0oO, all
for same object; in 1876 w. w. Corcoran.
of Washington. $50 90. and in 1878, $780,
900; in 1867 LaanferJ Nc ormick, of Chi
cago. gave a SIS QUO telescope and in 1881
Sls 900 more fol an observatory; Isaac L..
Cary, of Richmond, $4,000 for foundation.
of scholar ships for poor young men.
Mr.. Stuart gives most encouraging ac-
co mt of the condition of the Universit,
in every way.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
a New Place for Saddlery and Harness

a New Place LOT oauQIefy anu uaIAeSS'
In one of DR.. Ways's new and roomy
stores on Augusta street, E. Alexander &
Co., have opened Saddlery and Harness
establishment in which you can find every
thing from shawl strap up to double
set of wagon harness. The new firm are
surprising the people with their low prices.
Some of the Saddles which are sold ever
in the Northern Markets at retail for $12
this firm is selling as low as 81. fact that
we learn from gentleman who has tried
both. In the new establishment is DIR.
Cyrus Alexander. one OF the most wldeiy
known gentlemen in Augusta, and whose
polite and genial attentions to customers
will make visit there pleasant to the Wis
itOr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
Affairs in and Around Greenville.

ENERGY OF THE 8. Y. R. R. CO.-DWEL.
LING BURNED-PREPARING FOR PRESBY-
! Terry REvIvAL-eREENvu LIE HOTEL
LEAsED-LoCAL OPT1oN-wEDDING-
&C., &C., &C., &C.
Reported for the STANTON V1NDIcAToR1
GREENvILLE, Va. Dec. 7th 1881.
| Immediately on the suspension OF the
work by Massrs. Vest s. Muchler, of N.
j., on the s. V. r. R., the Company issued
RAJ ions to the hands, and employed BOSS
es, and put them to work to finish the
| work of grading, which will be done by
lst of March. The S. V. r. r. Co. GER
taialy Is concern of push and energy
The large log dwelling house on the farm
of Mrs. Charles W. McGufin, was totally
consumed by fire. ON last Sunday afternoon
The cause of the fire is unknown. but il
supposed to have originated from defec-
tive flue. A portion of the furniture was
saved Among the loss was between for
| ty and fifty bushels Of potatoes, and about
the same amount of apples. The house
was insured In the East Augusta Insu-
rance Company for about $40O and thu
furniture was insured in company, +. b.
Sublett, Agent. for -- the amount j
did not learn. The loss in excess of thu
insurance will probably reach $500.
The energetic and go-a-head cnngrega-
ton of Mt Carmel al Q having their churcl
painted. &C., preparatory to the meeting
If Lexington Presbytery there next April.
The delegates there next Spring can pre-
pare themselves for pleasant session al
Mt. Carmel.
The Rev. S. Cunningham, of Augusta
Circuit, has been conducting series OF
nightly meetings in the M. E. church here
for the last fortnight. There have beer
five cnnv. rsions all of whom connected
themselves with the NJ. E church, on las
Sunday. Mr.. Cunningham is an earnest
worker for he had just closed long pro-
tracted meeting at Calvary Chapel, When
he began here. The result there was about
forty conversions. The M. E. Congrega-
ton expects to hold the usual fair and oys
ter supper during the Christmas season.
John B. Smith, ESQ.,. has leased the ia
nous Greenville Hotel. beginning January
1st, 1882. Mr.. J. P. Tribbett, the present
lessee, will remove to Roanoke, (Big Lick)
where he expects to be employed by the s.
V. r. r. Co.
A petition is in circulation IN town to
prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors
here. If it has the effect that a similar
move had in Waynesboro, wa say let it
drop.
We hear of the probable removal of our
Postmas, or, Mr.. r. Z. Valentine, to max
room for some one of the band of "Coali-
tionists" but we cannot say whether ii is
true or not.
Mr.. Samuel Brown, of Hebron church
neighborhood. came to our neighborhood
on last Wednesday, and carried away as
his bride Miss E. W. Gilkeson, one of the
most accomplished young ladies OF the
community. The ceremony was perform
ed in the presence of about eighty guests
at sBroadhead'', the residence of the
brides mother, by the Rev. John Murray.
There were seven attendants on side.
The happy couple left on Thursday morn
ing for Richmond and Baltimore OH bri-
dial tonr.
Negro festivals, swearing, pistol shoot
ing, &C., are common here.
Wheat is looking excellent. Prepare
for snow. Clean out your ice-houses
DELTA.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
Death of Well Known Railroad
Contractor.

Intelligence has been received here from
Colorado. of the death there of rheumatic
govt, of Mr.. Thos. Steers, the we'll known
railroad contractor. At the time of his
death he was engaged in building the Den
ver h South Park railroad. Mr.. Steers
was well known in his calling and with
Mr.. David Condor, buiiti:hat portion of
the Chesapeake & Ohio road between Buff
esln Gap and Goshen. 1t was but a few
-ooks since Mr.. Steers was in stanton.
eating laborers for his works in Colorado.
sTheueh over sixty years of age he appear.
al tn t,e hale and active. He was citizan
IF PENNSYLVANIA and was kind hearted
ami GEM gentleman.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
Holiday Thieves.

Two young thieves, equal to profession
ais, raided the town this week. Their
names are Ben Cooper and Lewis Curtley,
both colored. Their game at Mr.. Pleck-
sr's was to induce the proprietor of the
store to 90 into the rear with one Of them
Cd the pretence of buying something. At
Mr.. Pleeker's they gathered III some lamps
and ornaments. They also raided the res.
'dences of Maj. Hotchkiss. P. Fl. Trout
and NJ. McNamara. Capt. Waters, Chief
of Police, after much exertion hunted out
the bulk of the stealings and restored it to
the on nerS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
Two Calls for Rev. DR.. G B. Stricken

Two Calls for Rev. DR.. G B. Stricken.
The Presbyterian church at Norfolk has
extended call to Rev. DR.. G.. B. Strick-
Ter of Thinking Spring church in ths
county, and prominent citizen of Nor.
folk who was here this week, says there
exists the deepest anxiety in the congre
cation to secure him as pastor. Two or
three leading members Of the congrega
tion have been sent to have personal in,
terviews with DR.. Stricken to that end
The church at Louisville, KY, to which
DR.. Stricken lately declined call to thu
assistant pastorship has, we learn, sine
the death of Rev. Stu .rt r bison, the pas
tor. extended Call to DR.. S. to becom.
its pastor. TIE number Of calls to wider
fields of usefulness which this distinguish
ed and beloved pas tor has received in th'
past few years have caused his congrega
ton, who are devoted to him, much anxi.
atv
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

A CHRISTIANS PANTOMGME.-In Lon
don IT, is not considered Christmas unless
the theatres lave their pantemlmes for the
children. Staunton, next Tuesday night
will have her pant omime for the little ones
and the grown people. The famous Hump
tv Dumpty troupe of Tony Denier will ap.
near at the Opera House on that night and
add to the fun of Christmas week. The
6Aowns and Colombines. and the magic
tricks of the stage will be rare fun for
both tine little and big people, though wa
,auspsct the former will enjoy them most.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

EAG LE KlLLED.-Saturdaye evening
last, as Mr.. James Liptrap. of Valley
Mills, was returning from hunting on
North Mountain, near Buffalo Gap, he
saw large eagle which was in pursuit OF
some wild turkeys, light On tree. Mr..
Llptrap who was on horseback fired and
brought him down. He measured six feet
from ZIP to tip. He was brought to this
city to be stuffed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
Sad End of an Aged Mothers Last
J0urn ey.

A few weeks ago, Mrs. Elizabeth Spit
ger. of New Market. came to the residence
of Mr.. Alexander Coyner, of Augusta
county, to take passage with Mr.. Coyner
and his wife for California. She had two
sons in that State, who had so often 1m-
portuned her to make her home with them,
that though sixty-eigh5 years old she de-
sermined to attempt the journey. One OF
her sons was to meet her at Ogden, Utah.
On Che fourth day of the journey. Mrs.
Splitter was taken sick, and on the seventh
dav. when eighty-fve miles from Ogden.
she died ca the cars. The son only arrlv-
ed there to see her corpse.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
MARRIED.

PAGE-GLENN.-In Staunton Dec 18TH by Rev,
DIR. HOugh, Mr.. w. II Page to Miss Rosa Glenn,
daughter OF the late Hugh A. Glenn.
BALLENGEE-WILEY-O the night of the 10th.
by the ev. j. l. Miller, Mr. Charles M Balengee
OF w. Va, and Miss Lenora Wiley, daughter OF
the late g. Wiley. of this city.
Valley. Augusta county, Va by the Rev c. L.
H que, Nj. Samuel Life and Miss Josie F. Hodge,
all Of Augusta county, Va.
KEYS-WOOD On Thursday night at the Angus
ia st NJ. E. Church Eugene Keys (cnlored], EN-
ploye Of the Adams Express of this city was mar
red to Anna c. Wod, daughter of the late Scott
Wood. who was Jantor t the Court of Appeals
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

SALES OF PRoPERTY.-Messrs. Elder.
Nelson & Cushings have in the past few
days sold Il building lot on West Freder-
lex street, 6Ox35O feet to G. S. Baker for
$500, equivalent to cash; the Armentrout
property on South River IN this county,
containing 200 acres, to John Schindel fos
50, 500; and frame house and lot on South
Green street, to Thos. Wholey for 1875.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

CHRISTMAS DAINTIEs.-Ladies should
not forget to cal Oh John lesser for thel
Chr stmas cakes, which he keeps in end
less variety, especially prepared for IT,
holiday season. Fruit cake made of seed
less raisins and the best material, cheap rs
Can he made at home. He also has fres
stock of French and American candies.
u de of the purest material. Mr.. Jesse.
has in connection, neat and well furn'
ished ladies' Oyster Saloon, which will b
IA great comfort and convenience to ladle
from the Country spending the day in town
for they Can always fluid fresh oysters il
every style, with the best tea, cOffees &c.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

BURIAL OF FORMER CITIZEN OF
STAUNToN.-Ther remains Of Mr.. Jos. A.
Kayser, who had been for many years a
clerk in the Treasury Department at
Washington, arrived here by the Valley
RAILROAD, Monday evening, for interment.
Mr.. Kay>er was brother Of Messrs. D.
A. and WIN. B. Kayser, and wa, sixty-
nine years of age. The funeral took place
OH Tuesday morning.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
The First Car Through.

On Tuesday last, the first through car
from Cincinnati to New Port News, pass
ed through Staunton. It was passenger
car of the Kentucky Central r. r
Through cars are now run daily from
Richmond to Cincinnati, Louisville and
Lexington, KY. A passenger can step in
to coach at Staunton and not get out till
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16
NEW FIRM AT WAYNE sBORo.

NEW FIRM AT WAYN EsBORo,-In
another column will be found the al.
nouncement that that extensive and we'll
known firm, T. Fl. Antrim & Co., al
Waynesboro, has purchased an interest il
the firm of Chew & Shirley, Mr.. Shirley re-
firing. There will now be the two firm
of T. Fl. Antrim & Co. and Antrim, Chew
& Co. The two firms have each made the
most extensive preparations Tor the Christ,
mast trade. both in the necessaries for the
festal season and in elegant articles for
presents,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

CHEAP RAILROAD RIDING FOR CHRIST
BIAS The Baltimore s. Ohio Railroad
announces that from Dec. oath, to Janua-
ry I'd, on their main road and
branches only two cents a mile will be
charged passengers. This will make a
good deal of visiting between Staunton
and the towns of the lower Valley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

CHRISTMAS GAYETIEs.-T young peo-
rle are preparing to have good time
Christmas week. TIE ''Social Club'' is to
have party at D.. Pen let0n's. ON the
night of Dec. Both, and during the week
they will have charades at Dr.. A. NJ
Tsuntlsrcy1s
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

CONFIRMATION.-The Rt. Rev. Bishop
WhittIe will preach at Trinity church,
Sunday morning and night, and, in the
morning, administer the rite Of confrma-
tioas
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

MARRIED ON THE CARs.-The Harri-
sonburg esprit" Of Saturday, has the fol-
lowing paragraph:
Married on the train between Port Re-
train was in motion. by Kew. Henry Jones,
of East Point, Mr.. r. Hall to Mrs. -
Johnston. both of Augusta county The
affair created quite an excitement among
the passengers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-16

A FINE BUSIN ESS FOR THE VALLEY
MUTUAL.-The Valley Mutual Life AS
ISOLATION, of Staunton, during the month
of September issued certificates of men,
hership amounting to S2ae, 900.