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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-02-23
The verdict in the Hastings court We'd

The verdict in the Hastings court We'd
nesday in the case of George Amiss indict-
el and tried for the murder Of John J. Bur-
ner in house of ill-fame, in this city, was
to the general public unexpectedly lenient.
But those who are disappointed at 1t must
not forget that to the prisoner, who ID not
a man devoid of sensibility. the lifetime
disgrace of serving term in the State
prison in convict garb, will be a punish
ment that will be felt with sting little
short of death. To those who have never
been killed, nor are on trial for murder
by reason of visiting haunts Of vice this
verdict says as plain as words can say it.,
that when man goes to unlawful places
he. in a measure, carries his life in his
hands. The law theoretically protects him
in all places, bad or good, but when he en-
tiers the haunts OF vice he, to certsIn en-
tent, leaves the shelter of its wings and
undertakes the care of himself. How far
he may be able to exercise this care was
well illustrated by this trial in which a
powerful and fearless man, paralyzed at
the thought Of being ruined by publicity,
suffered himself to be slain by one whom
he could easily have mastered, and ALEC
killed, had that. too, been necessary. He
had fallen into the infatuation of vice.
but he had not lost his self respect. Had
he been without that, and been as reckless
as his slayer, it would have been him and
not Amiss who was on trial for murder. 1t
has been pitiable trial all through and the
evidence shows wildly brave man whom
death could not make afraid, appalled, by
that conscience which snakes towards of
Us ALL
The verdict of Wednesday says in so many
words, if you are slain in the path Of duty
your murderer shall hang; if you are slain
in the path of vice, he shall only be dis.
graced. There can be little doubt that had
the killing occurred at different place
the verdict would have been much graver
if not mortal one.
In this community where the deceased
was not only popular, but regarded will
q great degree of affection for his many
good qualities, it is useless to deny that q
sense of outrage prevails at the lightness
of the punishment awarded, but we must
all remember that the jury that tried
Amiss was foreign one, wholly devoid o.
local colorlng and local prejudices, and
wholly uninfuenced by local gossip or any
thing else than the evidence put in cour1
before them. They thus constituted ar
entirely impartial tribunal, and must bt
conceded cooler minds than many of us
have enjoyed in considering this matter.
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Mr.. John Gilbert, the actor. who lost
his wife in the Newball fire. Milwaukee,
is about to bring suit for damages to the
and the NewhaIl House Company at Mil
waukee.
Hon. John 8. Horner. native OF War
renton, Va, died recently in Ripon, Wis
consin. city which he founded. He was
at one time acting Governor of the Terri
tory of Michigan. and afterwards United
States district judge in Wisconsin.
1t is understood that Mr.. Phoebus. the
new proprietor of the Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs, has decided to dispense
with horse racing and the clubhouse at
that popular resort.
At st. Stephens tcolored) Church in
Petersburg, Sunday, Bishop Whittle
administered the rites of confirmation to
large class OF candidates.
Mr.. J.J. C. Wall, who is associated with
U. s. Grant, Jr.. and Gen. Jno: B. Gordon
in the Belmont coal mines of Alabama,
and who has been superintendent for sew
eral years, committed suicide on Thursday
by drowning himself in the Tennessee.
By the will of Boston lady, lately de-
ceased, Mise SDsan b Anthony and Mrs.
Lucy Stone Blackwell! will receive $50 600
each 80 the representative Ropan suftra-
gists. and it is said they will PISS the
money IN advancing the cause.
The county of Wythe, Va exports $780,
600 worth of cabbages Q year.
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feb23 At
LEGAL NOTICES

VIRGINIA-I vACATION-In the Clerks OF
2eth, 1888.
The Second National Bank of Parkersburg. West
Va plaintiff
Frances Rippetoe, widow of Henry Rippetoe,
decd and James L Rippeioe. William q. Rippetoe,
George Rippetoe Henry Rippetoe and Richard Kip
ry RippetOe, decd defendants.
IL CHANoERY ON AMENDED BILL.
The object of said suit is to subject to the lien of
complainant'S judgment against w. d. Rippetoe
and ais any interest of IN d. Rippet0e and
decd, and any real estate owned aliensd by anr
of he uarie subject to said lien. 1t appearing by
dent Of this State it is ordered that he do appear
here within month afre, due publication If this
notice and do What is necessary to protect his in
terest,
JOS; y. RYAN. Clerk.
vrIRGINIA-IN vACATIoN.-In the Clerks
StauntOn. February LIST, 1888.
Alex. Fl. Fultz, plaintiff.
M Cease. H. P. Cease E. A. Cease. Ann e.
Tapp. widow of Walter H Tapp deceased; Marga-
Ret Lewis W. D. Tapp Walter Iapp, and VIM M
such admir- OF Mary Knowles, dec d, and John Ken
nedy, decd, defendants.
In CHANcERY.
The object Of this suit is to perfect the title to
lot in the city of Staunton situated at the south
west Intersection of New aid Academy streets,
being part of Lot No. IA the plan of said city,
and which was conveyed to the plaintiff by deed
Of D s. Young commissioner. said lot having been
in 1871 cohveled by Geo. Gordon 10 Henry Cease
in trust TO secure Mary Knowls, End in 1882. by
same, to Walter H.. Tapn to secure John Kennedy.
And it appearing by aft iavit filed that the defen-
dants, E. A. Cease w. d iapp, and Walter iapp
are non residents of the State of Virginia, it is
dered that they do appear here within one month
after due publication OF this notice, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests.
Teste, NEWTON AR 1ENBRIGHT, Clerk;
ELDER L. NELSON p. q. feb 2 At
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Real Estate sales.


OH;s YEsl VALUABLE FARM AT PUBLIC
For the purpose of closing up the estate and max
ing division among the heirs. the undersigned will
sell at public auction. on the premises,
I'm Saturday, March 3rd, 1888,
the valuable farm recently owned and occupied by
Samue! Bart, decd, containing ls4 acres
Hi. iatm lies near The line between Augusta and
Rockingham counties. in Augusta county The land
is Of good quality Of easy cultivation with il acres
tered.
There is a good saw mil! on the farm, with a
good deal OF fine timber land and an excellent wa
ter power "
The improvements consist of
comfortable dwelling house, ten 4 <;NNO
entS house, good bank barn, EEMSNysAl
buildings, fI.f.Ei37s5
There IS a fine spring near the dwelling, Of as
gooa water as can be found in the state.
land which Will be sold separately at the same time
and may be purchased by the purchaser of the
farming land, This tract of land lies in Rocking
nam eoony ana is heavily timbered with ne
As home this farm offers numerous attractions,
being convenient 10 stores, shops. mills. schools,
churches, etc., and In the midst OF an elegant COM
Intending purchasers will be afforded all desired
facilities tor examining the lands, over which they
WI" " pc SHOWN at any time.
tle RESIDUE IN three annual pa. ments bonds proper
ly secu ed, bearing interest at per cent and lien
retained as ultimate secnri y.
q, me eerms Tor the 70 acres of woodland are One
tnlr9 casA the residue in one and two years, the
ponds Tearing interest at per cent pro- erly Sc
cured and lien retained until the whole of the pur
chase money is paid
salt. 9''A Will Ds given ''ninsu'a'e's ai'sf the
THE HEIRS.
lanl9-tdS. OF Saml Bare decd.
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The people of this country are looking
to one man-John W. Garrett-as the sim
gle arm that can save them from the tele-
graph monopoly of Jay Gould. Mr.. Gar
rett has been known as great railroad
builder but never as railroad gambler
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad already
has line Of telegraph which seems to be
the only line that it is not in the power of
the Western Union to absorb; cannot Mr..
Carrot open it along his lines in Virginia.
Every town that it would reach would
welcome it as an emancipation from the
thrall of Jay Gould. With the telegraph
service of this country persistently kept
ander one control by the purchase OF com.
peting lines, the public can never be free
from apprehension OF extortion. If Mr..
Garrett would feel the pulse Of this Sec
tion, let him open the line along the Val
ley road froas the Valley towns to Wash
ington. Baltimore and hjs western con-
nections. He would s00n see that it was
paying investment.
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VIRGINIA-IN VACATION the CLERKS OF
flee Of the Circuit Court of BAH county,
James A Keyser and Mary J. his wife. (late
WiIliams) and all other creditors of Jored Williams,
decd. who may contribute to The costs Of this suit
Plaintiffs.
against.
Charles F. Rivercomb Sheriff OF Bath county and
as such administrator with the will annexed &c. J
OF J.red Williams, deed; William Hoover, James
T Hoover, Elizabeth Hoover. Geo. Hoover thas
c. H over and Richard F. Hoover heirs at-Iaw OF
Patsy A. Hoover, decd, Richard B. Longridge aud
Rebecca T. his wife, Erasmus F. Williams. fIisa B
williams. James T. Williams. John Mustoe and
Elizabeth 8. his wife, Defendants
II he object of this suit is to obtain settle ment OF
the accounts of Charles F. kivercomb. S B G. and
as such administrator with the will annexed (c.
Of Jored Williams Decd and enforce the payment
of Legacies, and the debts due by said Jored Will
liamS, decd.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that the said
James T. Williams. John Music and Elizabeth 8.
bis wife and Geo Hoover are reside nts Of this
one month after due publication of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect their Interests.
Il. P. COSBY, D for
A. G. CLEEK. Clerk.
John W. Stephenson, q. feb234t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-02-23

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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-02-23

Col. J. Ross Green, of Bastrop, La, died
ravSng maniac 10 New York few days
ago. A few weeks ago Col. Green's wife
committed suicide by pouring burning oil
over herself. Her helpless husband wit
TO New York for change Of scene.
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MISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
ITO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY
l. hereby announce myself a candidate for
re- election to the Office Of Commissioner of the
Revenue for South River District. My duties as
Commissioner requiring me in my own district from
this time until the election shall be unab to See
YOU of other portions OF the county. very respect.
fully ask your votes.
feb23 tide W. L. MOWRY.
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Political Notes.
A DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

A DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
CALLED FOR JULY.
The Conservative Democratic State
Committee which met in Richmond last
week adopted the following:
Resolued. That general convention of
the Conservative Democracy Of Virginia
be held IN the city of Lynchburg on Wed.
nesday, 25th day of July, 1883, at II o. CLOCK
M, to take such action in regard to all
matters pertaining to the interests of the
Conservative Democratic party of Virgin
ia as il may then deem conducive to its
future harmony.
All Conservative Democrats opposed to
radlcalism and bossism are equally entitled
to participate In the election of delegates
to the convention.
RESOLVED. That every city and county
shall be entitled to one delegate and one
alternate for every two hundred votes and
fraction of two hundred votes in excess of
one hundred votes cast in such city or
county for the Hancock and English cleo
tOral ticket in the last presidential elec-
tion.
Mr.. Charles Wells Russell, a prominent
member Of the Washington bar. and q
brother-in-law of Col. John s. Mosby, has
written card to the Euening Star of that
city, IN which he says:
''Please inform the public that IL, from
any rumor or recent event, unnecessary to
enlarge upon here, the impression has gone
abroad that Col. John S. MOsby is friendly
to Gen. Malone, the impression carries
falsehood. AS the brOther-in-law of Col.
Mosby know and desire to say that for
two or three years he has been writing
from Hong Kong invective such as might
be expected from one whose native Stare
has been made the scene of a bacchanal
and her honor bartered away. l went
Wednesday evening with his young son to
say to Gen. Malone that whatever was
done that looked like compromise was
done without Col. Mosby's knowledge and
against his wishes. Hoping other things.
He was mad.
COL James D. Brady, Of Petersburg,
Va. declares that there is no foundation
whatever for the extensively published
statement that his name will be used In
connection with the candidacy for SER
geant-at-arms Of the United States Senate.
The Colonel is right; the Boss's power
there now wouldn't justify his putting one
of his followers forward.
The Malone men of Roanoke county on
Monday, nominated full county ticket
headed by G. M. Weber for Sheriff, with
L. G. Hansbrough, for Commonwealth
Attorney.
The Malone men Of Page county have
nominated the following ticket, to be vot-
ed for at the May election Clerk, Andrew
Broaddus; Treasurer. VIM. o. Wager !;
Commissioner of the Revenue, II. M.
Mayes; Sheriff, Joseph M. Price; Com
monwealth's Attorney, E. ]. Armstrong
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" REAL Estate.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" REAL Estate.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of Au-
Der 1882 In the cause of Curry's admir- vs. Curry's
heirs we will sell at public auction In front OF the
Court House, in Staunton, ON
Saturday, the Sd dag of March, 1888,
the HOUSE AND LOT lately owned
situated near staunt,n, in what is IS GMHSAA--lR
known as West End. The lot is aIaaIIST
one half of No. is in the Tannehill $3.50
and Wheat plat. a. -
expenses OF sale, and the residue on credit Of
sale payable in equal instruments, the .purchaser
giving bonds for said deferred instruments with an
proved personal security, bearing interest," and the
title TO be retained as ultimate security.
M COCHRAN, JR,
VIM. PATRICK,
fe 2At Commissioners.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-02-23

A standing notice recently put at the
head of our editorial columns has appar-
emily led our esteemed contemporary of the
Norfolk Ledger" into this mistake:
The Staunton VINDICAToR recently
adopted the cash system, declaring that in
future, subscribers must pay IN advance.
and that in all cases, the paper to each in
diyidual address would be discontinued at
the expiration of the time for which it was
paid.
For ten years-since 1873-there has not
been name on the INDICATOR SUBJ
scription list that was not paid in ad-
vance. Every man s paper has been in
exorably cut off at the expiration of the
time he had paid for. Under this rule
there has been no distinction achateuer-
members of congress. members of the leg
islation, mayors, rich men and poor men,
party friends and party foes have had their
papers cut off under this rule. And it is
q rule that has commanded the hearty
it the paper cannot be forced on any man
that does not want it. It saves the feelings
OF men too; for the mental appetite varies
e like the physical; men like a change in
the newspaper they read as we'll as III the
dishes they eat, and many sensitive men
will continue to take paper they have
long tired of reading because they are too
good natured to 60 to the Office and tell
the editor they don't want it. To such the
VINBICAToR is an exceptionally welcome
iOuroal FOR whau fho tima ia Out the ma =
per stops itself and no large and unwel-
come bill follows.
Such system has gathered to the VIM
DICTATOR the most desirable list of SUBJ
scribers that an advertiser can wish to
reach-a people that have money, that are
used to spending it and that are accus-
toned. able and willing to pay in cash for
what they get. Were we fortunate enough
to be merchants instead of editors, we
wonld willingly pay Fifty per cent. more to
reach such class, than to attract the at
tention of the long credit class-it is worth
that much more in q business point of
view.
We commend the system without re-
serve. and after ten years trial, to our
country contemporaries. They will have q
little difficulty for probably the FIRST six
months; bat all they will have to do is to
get ont o good paper, keep up with the
news as well as weekly can, and they
will find that the people will not only want
their paper but be willing to pay cash in
advance for it:
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I'm the Whole History of
Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such marvel
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, W ich is recognized as
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cures in all climates has made it univ. rsaly known
as a safe and reliable agent to employ. Against
serious disorders, it speedily and surely always
relieving suffering, and often saving lfe: The pre-
lection it Affords Ivy its timely use in throat and
be kept alw avs on land in every home. No person
can afford to be without it, and those who have
once used it never will. From their kno Wedge of
its composition and operation. physicians use the
Cherry Pectoral extensively in their practice. and
clergymen recommend it 1t is absolutely ertain
III its healing effects and will always cure where
cures are posi- Bile For SAFE by all druggists.
feb22 lyr
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E.. NJ CUSHING T. SON, AuctiOneers
DUBLIC SALE OF REAL AND
L PERSONAL PROPERTY.
We will sell on the pre- misses at the home farm of
the late Geo Towberinan, decd three and enc
half miles South Of New Hope near the Port Re.
pubic road adjoining Samuel Driver and Others on
Friday, March 16h, 1882,
The following Real and Personal Property:
lst The home farm. containing
76A acres with good House, Barn. 4 M -
Corn crib. Ice-house Dairy and IMSNss~0
all other necessary OuthOuseS. The aJ3lETa =
farm is we'll :watered, having two 1za1 55G-3-
good springs and well. Moderately tmbered,
win with good orchard and well fenced
End. The T0wberman tract containing Is acres,
well wal cred and timbered, but no buildings. This
trace lies one mile East Of The first named tract;
adjoinS James BraInaman aud others.
At The same time and place we will sell all the
Pc. sonal Property belongi g to said Geo ToWpef-
man. decd, consisting of Horse, Cow. !! Esh.r,
Road and Spring Wagon. Plows, the half SAsNb
of one Horse Threshing Machine. Har- N-N3
ness Shovels Forks, and a quantity OF Household
and Kitchen Furniture.
TERMS:-As to the land, n cash the balance In
l. and years. the purchaser to execute bonds
with approved personal security for the deferred
pa mentS bearing interest," and the title retained
as innate security
The Personal Property will be sold for sums OF
Ten l'OlarS and under cash over that amount four
months credit, Negotiable Note satisfactorily en-
orsed. Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock. A. M.
CATHARINE TDWBERMAN,
febl6 It A. HENRY TOWBERMAN.
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COUNTY TREASURER.

PARNAsSUS, Feb. 2s 1883.
ITO THE VOTERS CT AUGUSTA COUNTY 4
i announce myself candid ate for Treasurer
of the county CT Augusta subject to the decision OF
q nominating convention should enc be held
feba3 tide J. A. HAMRICK:
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COUNTY TREASURER.

T HEREBY announce myself candidate for the
i Office of County treasurer subject TO The
decision of nominating convention should one
be held.
Respectfully.
feD16 tide }. N. MCFARLAND.
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COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE.

r HEREBY announce myself a candidate for the
l. office of Commissioner OF the Revenue for
Averley Manor District, subject to the decision OF
a nominating convention should there be one here
after held
feb23 tde* NJ. Fill. G1Lk ERSON.
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,oFFEE HOUSE AT THE CITY H

NOFFEE HOUSE AT THE CITY HALL
Coffee, Sandwiches and oysters to be had at the
Temperance Restaura mt On Monday, February 26th
from II A. NJ, t. 3 PM
Coffee and Sandwich, 1Ccts
oysters and Coffee. 25cts.
febl31t.
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COUNTy TREAsuRER.

ITO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY,
hereby announce myself candidate for the
Office of County Treasurer My claims tor the Of
flee. are those Of an active and earnest advocate
and worker in the Conservative party, and SUBJ
Iect to the decision of its convention should one be
held. Respectfully,
Feb 23tde. G. W. KOINER.
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TO JOHN H: CRAUM, a nonresident Of the
day the sth day OF March, 1883. between the hours
Of 9 in the morning and IN the evening Of that
day. at the Law office of White Gordnn, in the
ctv of Sfaunton Va, will proceed to lake the dep
ositon of 4. Fl Roller and others. to he read as ev-
idemce ar the heal ing of a certain Cause in chance
In which NJ. Kersh's Executor is Plaintiff and
George Kersh and ais are Defendants ana ,a. if.
should not be commenced. or. being commenced:
should not be cOmneted on that day. the taking OF
said dispositions will pc adjourned from day 10 DAY,
ted .n.M urpsu
white & Gordon by Counsel.
f,ounseI feb 2-4t
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.


LfOR SUPERVISOR OF TIE MIDDLE RIVER
L DI5TRlCT-Chrstian Eakle Esq. should
he consent to serve, will be enthu siastlcaly sup
ported by MANY DEMOCRATS.
feb 23-lt
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sIoNER OF THE REVENUE.

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
T HEREBY announce myself a candidate for the
j Office of Commissioner of the Revenue for
Beverley Manor District. subject to tile decision OF
nominating convention should one be he'd.
Respectfully,
febl6 tide J. W. ARTHUR WILSON.
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COMMISSIONER OF THE RE

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
1NO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY
i Respectfully announce myself candidate
for the office Of Commissioner Of the Revenue in
Middle River Dis:lict, subject TO decision of pr
mary election convention. as MY be hereafter
determined on.
feb2 tde* j. n. GENTRY.
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Monday, March 26th, 1888,

in front of the c. H. in Stanton (being court day.
sell at public auction. a tract of land ..n..asz,pfa
i'm Augusta county. adjoining John XEssy1 "A
S Byers J. D. Humber and others. xxSsfsE
and cont aiming 54 acres X poles
TERMS.-$l4l.t0 In cash to pay ASGbsN
costs Of executing and recording deed of chancerv
suit, commission, back taxes, &c the residue Of
purchase money to be applied to the benefit of lien
creditors III equal inst ,ments al and years and
endorsed by bonds with interest adder Ut purcha-
serwith approved personal security, retaining lien
as ultimate security,
Ase WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
: feb23 3t - Trustee