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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

GRAND MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT-We
take pleasure in announcing that on next
Thursday night the Barlow, Wilson G. 70. Min
strels will give Ole of their most delightful en-
tertainments at the Opera House in this city
This is a widely celebrated Company and the
fact that they appear under the direction OF
Mr.. Powell, Manager of the Richmond Thea
tire, is sufficient guarantee of the charming
and excellent character of their entertain
ments. The Company is not only an excellent
one, but also a strong one, consisting of forty
members. Go to the Opera House Thursday
night and enjoy yourself,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

T.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.-From the Page
Courier, we learn that, on Wednesday week,
at steam stave.m mill, near MarksviHe in
Page county, Mr.. Sebastian Propes, one OF
the owners and operators of the mill, was
seriously, if not fatally injured. In at
tempting to throw the rubber belt which
connects the saw with the engine, Mr.. P.
was thrown violently against the saw,
which was running at very rapid speed,
tearing and decorating the flesh about the
breast in a horrible manner. He was re-
moved to the residence of his son-in-law,
Mr.. Huddle, who lives near by, where he
received medical treatment at the hands OF
Drs. F. P. Koontz and T. B. Amiss. His
condition is quite precarious.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

No SIDE IssUEs.-After copying our az
ticle of last week in which we urged that
there should be ''no side issues in this
canvass, the Lynchbuy Adramce says =
We are face to face with the troubles of
1867, we are fighting as we fought in 1869.
The evils of a Constitution which we were
compelled to accept, and which Conserva-
tive rule averted, have been brought on us
by the treachery of Conservatives. All the
evils of race conflict, all the evils of cor
rupt thirst for the plumber of a Southern
State, all the evils of a corrupt attempt to
Radicalize Virginia, are on us. Africa, led
by Cameron, is moving on our front, while
the Hessians, each clan led by its local Dali
ghetti, are moving on our TANKS. The Alp
of Virginia commands the whole, and real
Virginians, as in 1869, must discard person
al considerations. Time, money, talent,
intellect, and influence, must be given to
Virginia by Virginians this time. Work
for the candidate and vote for him, al
though you may not speak to him. Bury
personal and political jealousies and ami
mosities. Let there be no other desire, no
consideration, but to save Virginia by car
rying the Legislature and the State for Vir-
ginia Democracy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

FEMALE PHYsIcIANs.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Cady Stanton and Miss Susan B. Anthony
are in England doing missionary work for
woman's rights. Miss Anthony is giving
to brilliant audiences glowing accounts OF
the rapid progress made by women in this
country in gaining admission into occupa-
tons long monopolized by men.
practioing medicine, and, as far as she has
been able to learn, ''they kill as large a
proportion of their patients and receive as
exhorbitant fees for SO doing as male prac-
titioners do"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

MALONE AN EXTREME REPUBLICAN,
The N. 7. Commercial Adce1tiser says
that General Malone is better Republi-
than the n. 7. TimeS.'' This statement
is published in Mahone's organ, the Rich
mond Wing of the nth. The N. Y. Times
is one Of the ablest Of Republican papers.
Can any one doubt that Malone is a Re
publican, and that he has allied himself
with the most extreme stalwart wing of
that party? To follow Malone is to go in
to the Republican party. No man not a
Republican should act longer with the Co.
alition party that he controls.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

At meeting of the Monument Committee
of the Augusta Memorial Association" held
in this city on August 18th, and consisting Oh
the following gentlemen: Col. j. D. Lilley,
Chairman, w. L. Olivier. ]. c. Marquis, j. N.
Mcfarland, ]. H. Crawford ]. S. Guy. c. B.
Coiner, VIM. H. Gamble, DR.. A. M. Fauntle-
roy, President of the Association, and Capts'
Carter Berk eley, ]. T. Long, ]. b. Waters, and
Thos. P. Eskridge. of the Executive Commit
tee, it was resolved, that the Monument Com
mittee of the Association proceed to the ap-
pointment of an agent, whose duty it shall be
to collect funds to be appropriated to the cree
ton of suitable Monument in Thornrose
Cemetery to the Confederate dead. -+s
Capt. Tbos. p Eskridge was chosen as their
agent, and they commend him to all who de-
sire to contribute to so worthy and honorable
an object.
The Committee is of opinion that not less
than 5000 should be expended in this way.
We want monument worthy OF our county
and worthy of our noble dead.
The Monument Committee hereafter will
meet monthly on Saturday before Court-day.
Capt. G. Julian Pratt was elected Secretary
of the Monument Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

PLAN OF ORGANIZATIoN.-Wep publish
in this issue the plan of organization adopt
ed by the State Executive Committee of
the Democratic party, and hope thatit will be
faithfully conformed to and efectually act
ed upon. AS the Alexandria Gazette says,
cit is plain, straightforward and business
like document, and if its provisions are car
ried cut success will ensue. WORK, steady
and untiring, from now until the election is
over, will result in a glorious victory for
the opponents of Bossism.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
4 Card 10 the Public.

By call in the newspaper, and by many
and urgent solicitations communicated prl-
vately. have been urged to consent to become
a candidate for member of the House of Dele
gates for Augusta county. No one can appre-
ciate more highly than myself this manifesto
ton of esteem and confidence on the part of
my fellow citizens.
think I can trust the voters of the county
at large, and am sure that can trust those
with whom have personal acquaintance, 10
believe that my failing at present to comply
with the request of my fellow citizens is not
due to any unwillingness on my part to render
every service in my power to the Democratic
party and to the people of my county. The
circumstances in which am situated render
ing it impossible for me at present to become q
candidate for the Legislature. cannot, with pro-
priety, be stated in a public communication.
But nave freely stated them to number OF
judicious friends, who are as deeply interested
in the public welfare any persons in the
county or State, and they unanimously concur
in the Judgment that they render the accept
ance of candidacy for the Legislature on my
part, for the present. at least, an impossibility.
l hope and trust that will have ample OPP
portunity. in the future, of proving that my
sense of obligation to my fellow citizens is not
diminished by being excused, by reason of the
pressure of present circumstances, from as
Stunning the burdens of public office and posi-
ton. JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

The attention of farmers is called to the col
umn advertisement of ]. E. Graham's fertilizer
on third page. in which he claims unprece-
dented results in all parts of the county. hav-
ing in many cases gained decided victories over
higher priced goods. This is the answer to the
unfair rating of the State Chemist, whose tests
are based on theories, which may or may not
be correct. The farmers tests are practical,
reliable, and final. The preponderance of tes-
timony is certainly in favor of Mr.. Graham's
principles of fertilizing. Having lately COM
pleted extensive improvements at his works.
Mr.. is now prepared to fiji all orders, and SO
complete are his arrangements, that he is able
to turn out four tons per hour, all gonus being
well mixed and carefully screened before sack
ing. Help to build up home industries. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

THE AGENTS HERALD,-The Agents Herald,
a monthly publication of very large clrcula-
ton, by L. Lum Smith. of Philadelphia, is do
ing good work in the exposure of frauds. It
serves to protect newspapers against fraudu-
lent advertising agents, and there area many of
this disreputable class. as well as advertisers
against fraudulent newspapers and other pub
hcations 1t is only fifty cents year, or five
cents for single copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Ayers Ague Cure is intended to act as an an
tidote to malarial fevers. and all diseases gene
rated by marsh, swamp, or slough. Science has
brought this remedy nigh to perfection. No
quinine, no arsenic, no injurious drug enters
into its composition. Chemistry and the heal
ing art have combined to make it the curative
triumph of the age we live in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

AN INDIAN KILLS ANoTHER.-At Pawnee
Station, Indian Territory, on the 18th instant,
as we learn from letter from Mr.. J. G. Pullin,
John Wright, a full-blooded Pawnee Indian OF
the Scheedee Band, killed. with a knife, Kot.
sta-wakee a full-blooded Indian that had been
adopted, when boy, by the Pawnees, and also
belonged to the Scheedee Band. The victim
received nine wounds, and any one of eight OF
them was fatal. The blade of the knife used
was about eight inches in length. Wright
wiped his knife on the grass and walked off.
He was at once arrested and sent to Old Agency
to prevent the Indians from killing him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

END OF THE STRIKE.-On Friday last,
the telegraphers' strike of a months dura-
ton was terminated, and of the thousands
engaged in it, there will be many hundreds
who will be unable to get employm ent, as
the places were filled during the strike by
operators not connected with the Brother
hood. It is not probable that the Brother
hood, if kept in existence, will ever be as
strong and as well organized and as hopeful
and confident as it was month ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

A Word to The People of Augusta.


On the Sth of September next. it will be your
duty to select, by primary election, candidates
to represent you in the House of Delegates.
Can you do better than to express your pref
erence for he old ticket? Messrs. Hanger and
Skinner have been competent and faithful rep
resentatives.
Why make change? Why not invite them
to represent you again? They are familiar
with legislation. Why not avail yourself of
their experience? As they have been faithful
hitherto, why not trust them again? No new
man can be so efficient as one who is familiar
with the rules of the House, and the general
laws governing legislatipe proceedings.
If we should be fortunate enough to get the
control of the House, it Will be important to
have good Speaker He appoints the COM
mittees, presdes over the House, decides all
questions in regard to its orderly conduct and
does much to shape and push forward legisa-
ton
To discharge these daties requires tact, firm
ness, and a thorough knowledge of parliament
airy law.
Who possesses these qualities in higher de-
gree than Marshall Hanger?
The proper presentation and defenca of our
interests often demands that we should have a
good debater, on the floor. Where can we find
a more intelligent or ready champion Than
James n. Skinner?
His speeches in the last Legislature did hon
or to himself and his county. His mangled
person attests his fidelity to his country in war.
He is willing to serve you. Will you repudiate
his claims on your confidence and gratitude?
We say. no; emphatically$nO. VOTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

SALE OF PROPERTY IN HIGHLAND-The
of Geo. W. S. Hull at Mcdowell, High
land County, was sold at public sale on Satur-
day week. The dwelling house and ITO acres
of land were sold for 50, 840 to s. A. Wilson. and
III acres for $9l6. to C. w. Peterson and John
s. McNulty. This property was sold under
DEGREES of the Circuit Court by commissioners,
Q. y. Jones and Z. H. Stephenson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
A dditiOnaI Special Premiums at the
Baldwin Augusta Fair, 1883.

Col. VIM. l.. Bumgardner offers special pre-
vnfUm of season to his horse. "Mambrim Plum
s1et~ for the best spring colt, sired by his horse'
shown at this Fair.
]. E. Taylor & Son offer special, one pair of
Bohemian vases. valued at $500, for fruit cake.
Geo. f. Flick offers handsome riding bride
to be presented for the best horsemanship ex-
hibited by Augusta county youth under II
years. This bride can be seen at Mr.. Elick's
store until the Fair.
Berkeley, Alien Co., special, handsome
toilet set, for best sponge cake.
Tyree, Martin d Logan, special for best
hearth-rug, one box of laundry soap Q0O cakes.
G. L. Wellers special at Baldwin Augusta
Fair-For the best bushel of oats, raised and
cleaned by exhibitor. crop of 1888, one pair of
mems boots. $3.50; for the largest assortment
of garden vegetables, raised by exhibitor, one
pair of ladies' shoes, $500 These articles can
be seen at Mr.. Weller's store.
Hunter & Co., special for silk embroidery,
volume OF poems, $500
Kayser Shirley & Taylor, special-For the
best squares for silk quilt, handsome Parasol.
Paragon frame, real Spanish lace, valued $3.50;
also, for hand painting on silk or other mate-
rial, imported black Spanish lace tie, valued at
$1,000 These premiums on exhibition until the
Fair at their store, No. % Main street, Staunton.
Berkeley, Allen & Co, special-beautifuf
gold-mounted French plush odor case, con-
tanning two beautiful cut-glass bottles, for the
best-looking baby between two and four years
of age, girl or boy; at least five babies to be
shown. Committee-Harry Tinsley, Chair
man, Jacob Yost, and A. S. MauZy.
AS a special premium at the Baldwin Au-
gusta Fair 1888, for the best rag carpet, the
STAUNToN SPECTATOR offers one years sub
scription.
NJ. P. Funkhouser, the boss special, one I'M
proved Eldredge Cabinet-style, Sewing Ma
chine to the lady receiving the largest number
of FIRST premiums at the Fair of 1888. valued at
$500. The ladies are invited to inspect this
this premium at the store of Mr. NJ. P. Funk
honser, until the Fair.
A large list of additional special premiums
were received too late for insertion in this is
sue.
Capt. G. Julian Pratt Secretary of the Soci-
eUy, thanks thescitizens of Staunton for their
liberality, and says that The catalogue will be
printed this week. Any person upon whom
he has failed to call for want of time, can indi-
cate to Col VIM. L. Bumgardner what they de-
sire to Offer and it will be allowed SPACE in the
catalogue in the "Ro1l of HONOR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

SALE OF A GOOD FARM.-The farm known
as "Smithland," miles north of Harrison
burg on the Valley Turnpike, containing $50
acres, l rood, and % poles, was sold last week
for the sum of $40 l00-the purchasers being
DR.. A. NJ. Newman, DIR. S. II. Moffett, and
Granville Eastman, of Harrisonburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

*For years Mrs Lydia E. Pinkham has been
contending with the terrible hydra known as
Disease, with what surprising success many
who were in the serpent's coils will testify.
Often has the powerless victim been snatched
from the open jaws of the destroyer. In smit-
ing the heads of this monster, Mrs. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is far more efficacious
than the processes of potential and actual eau.
terry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

FIRES IN THE GREENvILLE NEIGHBoRHooD.
lon Monday night of last week, the barn of
s. II. Burnett in the Greenville neighborhood,
with its contents, unthreshed wheat, harness,
and farming implements. was burned by an
fucendiary; loss from twelve to fifteen hundred
dollars upon which there was no insurance
In the same neighborhood, on Wednesday
night of the week before, on the land of A. H.
Hawpe in the Pines, 10000 feet of lumber be-
longing to Geo. C. Hawpe was burned. The
loss was covered by insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

SMTTH-ARNrENTRoUT Married at Lexington
Parsonage, August 9Th, 1888, by Rev. L. C.
Jane Armentrout, both of Rockbridge coun-
ty.
Observation-Disclosures Sth, 1883. at the resi-
dence of Mrs. McCue, near Lexington. Va,
by Rev. L. G. Miller, Mr.. James +. Fox and
Miss Belle W. Brogan.
Observation-Disclosures the Sth inst, at the
residence Of Mr.. George McMiiion, in Fall
ing Spring District, by Rev. James A. Burr,
Mr. James r. Price and Miss Mary A: Nc
Million, both of Greenbrier county, W. Va,
FARIsH-TURPIN.-In Powhatau county on
the 18th inst, Capt. a. F. Parish, Treasurer OF
Albemarle county and Miss Mary D. Turpin.
LIGGAN-EvERETT.-M in Washing
ton, August 9th, by the Rev. W. T. Ward,
Mr.. Robt. r. Liggau of Richmond, to Miss
Julia NJ. Everett. of Lexington, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

A letter from Staunton to the Gazette
says, ''the local option people have held a
meeting here, and purpose making an issue
in the legislative canvass" 1t is to be
hoped that the purpose referred to may be
abandoned as soon as possible. The result
of the legislative canvass will be so i'm
portant to every man who has any real in
terest in the welfare of the State. that no
side issues which will divert attention from
the grand object of the canvass-the re-
demption of Virginia from the worst sort of
boss rule.-should be permitted. Besides,
politics has no more legitimate relation to
temperance than it has to religion, and
legislation is as impotent to change man S
habits as his creed. But even supposing
the introduction of the temperance question
into the legislative canvass of Augusta
county would not tend to weaken the dem
ocratic ticket, and that that question had a
legitimate relation to politics, and that To-
cal optionists could be elected to the Legis-
lature in the county referred to, would the
temperance cause be thereby advanced any
further than it would be by a petition to
the Legislature? All that the delegates
from one county could do would be to have
a law passed submitting the question of To-
cal option to vote of the people of that
DuI q uuLHCIOuoly pCOl1lOH
from the county would secure the passage
of such a law whether presented by q dele
gate who was opposed to or in favor of it.
And no matter what might be the opinion
of a delegate upon the subject, for his own
sake he would not oppose the will of a ma
jority of his constituents; and surely a
minority would not desire to enforce their
will upon the majority. The best way for
the local optionists of Staunton to promote
their cause, so far as legislation can affect
it, is to help to elect able, sober and repH-
table democrats to the Legislature. They
may be sure that such delegates will do
for them all that is proper to be done by
the Legislature. No matter whether so in
tended or not, the effect of the introduction
of the temperance question into the legisla-
tive canvass in Staunton will be to weaken
the anti-Mahone ticket there, and no Dem
ocrat should allow himself to be diverted
from the support of the grand object of the
campaign by any side issue, which, it is
shrewdly suspected, is one of the numerous
devices of the enemy, though some of those
engaged in it may not think so.-AJer. Ga
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

TEACHERS OF MUTEs IN TEXAs-Messrs.
Loring and Chas. w. S. Turner, sons of Rev.
Job Turner, have been elected teachers in the
deaf-mute Institution in Texas Mr.. G. D..
Euritt. who has also been an efficient teacher
in the Deaf Dumb & Blind Institution here,
will have position in the Texas Institution.
that is fortunate in securing such competent
and EXPERIENCED teachers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

FOUND DEAD.-One day last week Mr..
Henry Holcomb, who lived on the farm of
Mr.. George Anderson on Muddy Creek, was
found dead in field where he had been
cutting briars. A Coroner's jury was sum-
mone6, and upon an examination by DR..
Thos. G.. Clay verdict was returned that
death was caused by apoplexy. Mr. Hol-
comb leaves a wife and seven children, and
was about 81 years old.-Greenbrier w.
Va Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Augusta "Ron of Honor"

The writer earnestly desires the survivors of
the several companies from this county in the
Confederate war, that they will furnish him
for publication correct rolls of each, noting, as
far as it can be done, the 1anges by death, re-
moval, promotion, &c. Have them distinctly
written out on one side of the sheet, and let
aim have them at the earliest possible mo-
ment. VIII the V51dic0tor please copy?
~ J. MARSHALL MCCUE.
P. She will also be thankful for the names
of any of the sons of Augusta who were in the
French and Indian wars-the battle of Point
Pleasant, the Revolution, and war of 1872 as
he has to depend on tradition for all, including
the war of 1Sl2-all evidence of which nearly
has been lost
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

A KICKING HoRsE.-The Spirit Of the Valley
says that, on Sunday week, "as Mr.. Michael
Koiner, of Augusta county, was driving from
the Camp-ground in East Rockingham, accom-
panied by young lady, his horse became res
tive, and in a twinkling of an eye kicked off
the dash-boar and shafts, but doing no other
damage. The young lady was considerably
alarmed and jumped from the buggy, luckily
without iniurfng herself"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
A E.itne BOSTON Barber nIown up Mieh.

Theodore Voigt. a little German barber, was
shaving at the store of Mr.. Charles Baeumler,
No. % Avery treet, when Star representative
interviewed him. He said: when I found
that my ticket was the lucky one I did not
drop my razor and stop work. When finished
1 expressed my ticket to M. A. Dauphin, New
Orleans, La. for collection. 5000 cash was re-
turned to me for my 81 invested" He is a So
Der, industrious, and prudent young man. who
will make good use of his wealth was born in
Marklissa, Germany is aged 3d. He has sew
eral brothers and sisters at home whom he will
assist. and will probably open barber shop. of
his own in this cty.-Bostor9 (NdSs) Star, July &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Arthur receives about $40 day Sundays
included as President of the United States
and spends his time in wineing, dining,
junketing and fishing and if he does not
wreck the government, it will be because it
can not be done by neglect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

The Salem Register, a Jealous readjuster
journal, has been merged with the Salem
Times, Democratic, and will he published
as Democratic paper entitled the Salem
Times Register. Chas. NJ. Weber, the edi-
itor of the Register, is now sheriff of Roam
oke county. AS the editor of the Register,
he has done much harm, and should now
divote himself to atoning for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

SUDDEN DEATH OF HENRY HARNER.-A1r.
henry Harner, aged So years. died suddenly at
MS residence near Way.2esboro' on sunday
nlgns OF last week. He was in his usual health
Wnen ne went to bed that night, but was found
oeao In his bed the next morning. He was
natlve OF McGaheysville, Rockingham county,
put removed to this county many years ago.
He was member of the Lutheran church and
a good citizen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Capt. Jas. Bumgardner, Jr., has sold his late
residence and thirty acres of land attached
nearly mile North of Staunton on the Valley
Turnpike, to Capt. P E. Wilson of this city for
the sum of 81 0O0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

If there were more earnest hearers there
would be more good preaching. 1t takes
two things to produce an effective sermon
the tongue of the preacher and the ear of
the listener.