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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

A MAN FALLS AND Is KILLED AT THE
FEET OF HIS WIFE.-In Baltimore, on
last Tuesday night, at 81 O'Clock, Mr.. Hen
ry A. Didier, a well-known citizen, living
at No. 10 Read street, fell from the front
window of his bedroom, on the third floor,
a distance of % to 80 feet, to the sidewalk
below, receiving injuries from which he
died at twenty minutes after ten. Mr..
Didier had just finished taking supper, and
was in his usual health and spirits Mrs.
Didier went out on the front steps, and was
joined by Mrs Larus, who lives opposite.
Mr.. Didier went up to his bed-ehamber,
and from some cause unknown, fell out,
and struck the pavement and was killed at
his wlfe's feet, who is a daughter of Hon.
Alex. R. Boteler, of Jefferson county, W.
Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

Should the negro get what his coalition
friends seem to claim for him-representa-
ton on local school boards-he will not be
content to be ia minority on district
boards where his race dominates at the
polls, and his demands will be conceded
by the party in power rather than lose his
vote. When he shall have thus obtained
the power vested in a majority to receomend
district and county taxes to supplement-
State appointments and Supervisors refuse
20 make his levies, he will take another step
forward, and, by the united vote of his
race, elect Supervisors who are compliant.
Once in control of the school funds he will
not recognize the fact that teacher of a
higher grade is demanded for the white
school than the colored school, or that more
money should be expended in one direction
than another. Two sets of trustees, one
for each race, cannot be made to work bar
moniously. Disagreement is inevitable.
The best declaration that the Lynchburg
Convention can put in their platform touch
ing schools would be one declaring that white
men shall control them and that they shall be
nom partizan. If this will not satisfy Sa-
raha, then be it understood Il Convention
shall be called, and the Constitution so a
tered as to allow all moneys collected fol
sch DOL purposes to be xpended where col
lected. - Wdrreyat0n Index.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

The Trojan horse will find difficult en-
trance into the walled city of REIMBURSEMENT,
Strange noises and weird sounds are heard
emanating from his well currie and shining
chest. His grooms look suspiciously like
those who once tried with battering ram
and catapult to shatter its walls and force
an armed entrance. The gates are shut
Courier.
Possess your soul in patience. The Tro-
jan horse Of Democracy does not care to
enter that city. The smoke that ascendeth
from within is offensive in the nostrils of
all true Democrats. Verify, it is a walled
city, and like the whited sepulchre, read
justment is emblazoned upon the walls
without, while within is coalition with Stall
wart Republicanism, high protective tariff,
internal revenue, greed for Office, lusting
after spoils, political assessments, and the
hidious form of Bossism And the Boss
has risen up and shut the gate. Guess he
is holding caucus and preparing his horse
leech circulars for the next campaign.--
Pa0e NeaCs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

SMALLPOX STAMPED OUT IN MERCER
COUNTY W. WA letter from DR.. Bee
to DIR. Mcdonald, written on June Goth,
says "There is not case of smallpox in
Mercer county. All infected property has
been condemned, valued and burnt. Some
caution is taken in the recently scourged
neighborhood, for fear that the disease
may by some accident get another start,
but with the care that has been exercised
we feel hopeful that the trouble is over.
Clothing has been supplied to the GONZALES
cent and nurses. The infected houses have
been cleansed and white-washed and every
thing done to rid the county of the scourge.
Confidence is restored and things are NOV
ing On as before the terrible scourge. The
total number Of cases in the two counties
has been 125 and not quite 30 deaths.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

A RICH MANS SAD FATE.-About three
years ago Jerome W. Goodspeed, an old
Chicago publisher, left that city to attend
to mining interests in Colorado. He was
very successful there, and soon accumula,
ted several millions. Last January he was
killed by snow slide in the Rocky Noun
tains. and for six months his son has been
searching for the body. His efforts have
Just been successful, the body being discov-
cred by dog that travelled with the party
about a mile west of Crested Bluffs, Col.
Mr. Goodspeed was buried under two feet of
snow, and was lying frozen stiff, about 500
feet from where his footprints were last
seen. His body was well preserved, and
his features wore a calm, natural look.
The younger Mr.. Goodspeed had the body
put on board train and shipped to Chicago
where it arrived and was buried Tuesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

OFF TO EURoPE.-We learn from the
charlottesville Chronicle that Col. C. S.
Venable and family left Charlottesville on
last Wednesday for Baltimore to take a
steamer the next day for Bremen, Germany,
and that Col. V. will locate in Stuttgart
where he will remain year or more. Miss
Leila Smith, of the University of Virginia,
accompanies Col. Venable and family to
Bremen, at which point she will be met by
her brother, Mr.. Gessner Harrison Smith,
and thence proceed to Berlin, where she
will remain for year or more to perfect
herself in the art of painting, in which she
has already attained to great proficiency
Her brother, Mr.. G. Fl. Smith, has been in
Berlin since last November, prosecuting
his studies in Civil Engineering. Recently
he has been appointed Vice Consul Gener.
al of the United States Government at thai
point.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10
THE COLD SULPHUR SPRINGS IN
L ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA,
FOR SALE AT PUBLIC 4 UCYION.

By virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court of
Rock bridge county, rendered May 21th 1884, in
the pending Causes of A. ID. Campbell for &C.,
VS.. II. "A. Gooftioe, &C., and John d. Sterrett VS..
n. A. Goodloe, &C.. the undersigned commits
sioneIs, for the purpose appointed, will proceed
TO sell at public auction, at Goshen Depot, Oh
Wednesday, August Sth, 1888,
that valuable property known as the COLD
SULPHUR SPRINGS, situated in Rock
bridge county one mile from Goshen Depot on
the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, and contain
ing 50 acres, more or less.
This is considered very valuable property
and has been visited for many years by persons
aIflicted with dyspepsia and other diseases of
the stomach, spleen, kidneys, bladder, &c
During the past season it has had as many WIS.,
itoTs as could be accommodated. The I'll
buildings sufficient for the accom- EseM
mediation of large number of guests, sRsHA
and are pleasantly located.
TERMS Ten per cent. cash in hand, Is per
cent. at four months from the day Of sale, and
as to the residue of the purchase money in
three equal instalments, payable IL, "a, and 30
mont ms from the day of sale, all Of the deferred
payments to bear interesttrom the day of sale
and to be secured by bonds with good security
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
s H. LETCHER,
W. p. HOUSTON,
Commissioners.
8. ]. Campbell, Auctioneer. Jy10-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

SUDDEN DEATH Died, at the late resi-
dence of his diseased brother, DR.. Sager,
(who died few weeks ago. near Dayton,
on Friday night June Goth, 1888, Mr. Sam
uel Sager. Mr.. Sager, although he had
been in i'll health for some time, died very
suddenly and unexpectedly. He retired to
bed at his usual hour and in usual health,
and was found dead in his bed the next
morning. 1t is supposed that his death was
caused from heart disease. Appropriate
S. F. Sanger, and the remains Of the de-
parted were tenderly cared for by Mr. 10.
seph NJ. Kagey.-Bridgeacater Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

LIES EVENING SHADOWS MEET.-There
was little more than the usual amount OF
neighborhood gossip in West Augusta last
week when it was announced that Mr.. James
Cross and Mrs. Gabriel Cross were married
on the 28th ulto. The groom is a widower
and the bride a widow. Both are well up
in years, the former being in his Goth year
Cross enjoys the distinction of being the
wife of her husbands brother; and one of
her soDs married daughter of her hus band.
We leave our readers to figure out the rela-
tionship between the parties at their leisure.
Highland Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

HOMMISSIONERS' SALE.-By virtue Of
~ decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county, rendered on the End day of June 1888
in the cause of Abby va. Efhnger, we will pro.
coed, on
Saturday, the 18th Gay of July, 1888.
In front OF the Courthouse OF Augusta county
to offer for sale at public auction. the property
situated on the North east corner of Augusta
and Academy streets, in Staunton.
This property consists Of
LIST, A large and commodious dwelling -
house Immediately on the corner; and. HEs9
2nd. Two smaller houses, North of the -
above, fronting on Augusta street. which can
be used either for dwellings or stores.
All of these houses are of brick; well built
and in good condition.
TERMS: Cash in hand to pay costs of suit
and sale. and the balance upon a credit of one
two. and three years-the purchaser executing
bonds for the deferred instruments with APP
proved personal security, and bearing interest
from date, and title retained as ultimate secu-
rity. CHARLES GRATTAN,
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
jy3-tds Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

G0DBLIC SALE 1F VALUA BILE REAL
L ESTATE.-By virtue of decree of the
circuit court of Augusta county, in the cause
of Larew Il Lewis VS.. Marshall and ais, en-
tered at the March term. 1888. will sell at
public auction, to the highest'bidder. on
Monday. July 2Srd. 1888, (C51rt-day).
in front of the Court house, in the city of
Staunton, a tract of land, containing So acres
and 20 poles. ~ ing on the Staunton and
James River Turnpike, about miles from
stanton. This land is of fair quality, Ia fair
state OF cultivation, moderate Improvements
can be made good farm.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs Of suit nd
sale, and the residue on a credit of one two,
and three years, with interest from the day OF
sale taking from the purchaser bonds with
approved personal security, waving home
stead Notwithstanding title as ultimate
security W. A. EUDSON,
je26 At Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

"PoLIcY is MY Politics. The Chica-
go Meas has Washington letter signed T.
c. Crawford, giving short but pungent
biography of Boss Malone from his infan-
tile years up to the days Of his matured
beard. We refrain from reproducing it at
present because we would not so wrong our
worst foe-and the Boss is our friend, you
know-by giving place to such fearful ar
ray of facts; but there is one thing in it
which is so truthful of his whole life-in
fact, the keynote of all his aetions-that it
should not be lost. 1t was when he was
engineer of the Petersburg road. One of
the directors asked him.
''What are your politics ?''
''Politics, HI Policy is my politics, -
was the cool reply.
And this is the true character of the Boss.
He has no politics, no principles, no moth
ing, no "squeamish sentiments" about any
thing, and will halt at nothing, hesitate at
nothing to accomplish an end, provided that
end promises him either money or power.
Oh, no, Malone has no politics He never
had. "Policy is my politics" has been the
key to his whole life.-Richmond State.
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from the Lynchburg Advanced
A Hide0us Sight.

[Frour our special Snake Correspondent.1
A few days since as a party of we'll
citizens were journeying along the Lexing-
ton pike, about four miles from this city.
their attention was attracted to a novel
sight, that of huge snake of the moccasin
species, which had assembled to the highest
limb of a mulberry tree and taken posses
sion of a birds nest, from which its nervous
head prUtruded contentedly, repeating its
twitchings. The venomous reptile, after
three shots by marksman of unerring aim
and without the aid of firearms, was land
ed to the plane below from which it had so
recently assembled. An investigation of its
commissary department revealed the as
founding fact that it contained one quart
and half of mulberries; four young cat
birds; three kittens, and a Berkshire pig
about six weeks old. Several more of these
snakes are now at large in that vicinity, and
great danger is apprehended to live stock
generally, especially young Senegambians
from one to three years Of age. JONAS.
Now let us hear from the Greenbrier In.
dependent, the Lexington Gazette, and the
Old Commonwealth.
GREENBRIER CIRCUIT CoURT.-This
Court, which met ON the 25th of June, ad-
journed Tuesday, the Bird of July.
The following cases of public interest
were disposed Of after our report closed last
week, viz:
The State against Newton Carter,
charged with Bigamy. Prisoner confessed
his guilt and was sentenced to one year.
Imprisonment in the State Penitentiary.
State against James Thomas, alias James
o. Bryant, charged with Felony. Tried by
| jury, found guilty and sentenced to two
years in the penitentiary,
State against Charles Gum, charged witt
Felony. Tried and acquitted.
The Commissioners sale of the lands in
the causes of A. P. Arbuckle and others and
three other suits against Geo. H. Lewis
were not confrmed.-G reen6rier Hndepen
dent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

HANCOCK AND ENGLISH FLAG.-On the
4th of July the Republican Postmaster at
Lewisburg W. Va.,-Judge McWhorter-
unfurled from the P. o. building beauti-
ful Hancock and English flag. We pre-
sumo that no Postmaster in this Malone
cursed State would dare to do so, notwith-
standing the Malone party professed to be
better friends of the election of Hancock
and English than the Democrats whose
nominees they were. West Virginia has
no Malone to terrorize the Republican of
ticials. In this State the Republicans have
to pay court to Malone and tremble at his
power.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

FATAL SUNsTRoKE IN ALLEeHAN1
COUNTY. The Alleghany Tribune say
that Mr. Alex Johnson, residing near Cal.
laghan, in his 9th year, while blowing corn
on the 3rd inst, was overcome with heat
He managed to get to his dwelling, where
he fell and became entirely unconscious and
so remained until a. IN. the next morning,
when he died.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

A BolTER.-Mr. Allen G.. Thurman, Jr.,
son ofex-Senator Thurman, has published
a letter announcing his purpose to vote for
Judge Foraker, the republican nominee for
Governor of Ohio. He says he prefers re-
publican to Judge Hoadly, the democratic
nominee, whom he characterizes as "po-
litical gymnast.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

No MONEY FOR MAss.-In August, 1882,
Margaret Gilman, of New York, died, leav-
ing 81, 300 in the hands Of Henry McArdle,
with the instruction that it should be given
to Catholic priest for masses for the repose
other soul. James Gilman, the next of kin,
brought suit to have the trust set aside, and
Monday Judge Freeman rendered decision
in his favor, declaring the trust invalid
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

SUN STROKE AND RIB BROKEN
Robert Smith, of the Winchester Gardens,
was so unfortunate last Saturday as to be
overcome by the sun whilst hauling hay in
from a field in a cart. He fell under the
wheel and one of his ribs was broken. DIR.
Godfrey Miller rendered the requisite medi-
cal aid, and the patient is doing as well as
could be expected under the circumstances
-Wischester Meas.
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LAND SALES.
raRmFoR SAFE PRIyATELY.-

INARM FOR SALE will
C sell the farm known as the NV. X. Wal
lace farm" near Craigsville, in Augusta Co.,
containing 253 acres, with good house "A
and out-houses, new Swisher barn, HsEA
about one hund red acres in timber, rest a5s9
OF land in grass; close to mill, school-house,
and several churches, miles of the Railroad
Depot and Post office. First-class marble On
said land, both black and coral. For further
particulars, address r. A. WALLACE,
feh6-tf CraigsYille. Augusta Co. Va.
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II INT
Commissioners.

COmnISsIOners,
Incorporated in 1868 for Is years by the Legis-
laGure for Educational and Charitable purposes
with q capital of 81 600 000-to which q reserve
fund of $3.50 600 has since been added
By an overwhelming popular vote Its fran
chise was made part of the present State Con-
stitution adopted December End, A. D., 1879.
The only Lottery eUer voted on and endorsed by
the people of airy State.
IL rever scales or postpones.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings
take place Monthly.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
A FORTUNE. EIGHTH GRAND DRAW
ING, GLASS H. AT NEW ORLEANS. TUES
DAY, AUGUST IA, IsS3-I59th Month
ly brewing.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
1000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions, I'M Ffffhs In proportion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

1867 Prizes, amounting t0....-. ,oUO
Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the office of the Company in New Or
leans.
For further information. write clearly, CIV
| ing full address. Send orders by Express. Reg
istered Letter, or Money Order. addressed only
to- M. A. DAUPHIN,
| New Orleans, La.
| or ~. A. DAUPHIN,
607 Seventh ST.. Washington, d. G. jyl0-5t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

THE Duty OF THH CoNvENTIoN.-N
that delegates are being elected to the
coming State Democratic convention it
becomes necessary for each and every one
of these representatives of the people to
consider in what way he can best serve those
who have put their trust in him. His is
indeed responsible task; for by one misstep
he may be hurled from the narrow road of
his duty, dragging his party with him to
destruction.
But we believe that the delegates who
are being chosen are so devoted to the cause
they uphold that no selfish motive can turn
their minds from the single great purpose
of the fall campaign-the rescue of our PEG.
pie from the dangers of Mahoneism, with
it's mixed marriages, mixed schools, mixed
everything save one, and that one thing is
unmixed evil. For in Mahoneism there is
not one redeeming q=ality. 1t is evil from
top to bottom, from side to side, from be-
ginning to end. 1t is the faith of the un-
faithful. 1t is the creed of unbelievers in
honesty, in whom honest men therefore
must refuse to believe. Its tenets are held
by faction whose sole object is plumber,
and its vile practices furnish livelihood to
as low gang as ever cracked crib or han
died a Jimmy" Alongside ofits LEADERSHIP
names of Jack Sheppard and Dick Turpin
whiten by the contrast
1t is from the hands of such men that il
is the duty of the Democratic party to save
the people of Virginia. There is no debt
question now to divide Democrat from
Democrat. The tariff, the currency, and
every other economical question dwindles
to nothing in comparison with the one Great
Issue-the rescue of our people from the
social horrors of Mahoneism.- STATE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

1t is reported that the volcano on the is.
land of Ometepe, in Lake Nicaragua, which
has been smoking for some time, is now in
state of eruption. Apanic has been caused
among the inhabitants, who are all leaving
the island.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-07-10

Mr. Watterson's paper is very much
pleased with the tariff resolution of the
Ohio Democratic State Convention, and Pr.
Watterson telegraphs from New York to
his paper that esthe party next year can do
no better than copy it." So there need be
no trouble in the Democratic National Cen
vention of 1884 on the tariff question; for
we are quite confident that the tariff DEM
ocrats will agree to accept that resolution
as compromise. Here it is, once more:-
Second. We favor tariff for revenue
limited to the necessities of Government
economically administered, and so adjusted
in its application as to prevent unequal
burdens, encourage productive interests at
home, and afford just compensation to Ia.
Dor, but not to create or foster monopolies.'
We favor a tariff for revenue limited 10
the necessities of Government econonr-
cally administered. We favor tariff 80
adjusted in it's application as to prevent uu-
equal burthens. We favor tariff SO adjusted
as to encourage productive interests at home.
We favor a tariff that will secure just COM
pensation to labor. We are opposed to any
tariff that would tend to create or foster
monopolies.
What more? Mr.. Watterson is pleased
with the Ohio platform. So are all of us.
'Ilet us have peace. Rich. Dispatch.
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Mr.. Jefferson Davis has been visiting New
Orleans the past week. The Times Demo-
crat says he is in excellent bodily and men
tai condition.
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STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-The Rocking
han, Register says that in Harrisonburg or
last Wednesday week. during the preva
lence of a thunder storm, Mr.. Stansbury c.
Rohr, who was quite sick, with typhoid fe-
yer, and lying in bed, was stunned, and his
mother, an aged lady, who was in another
portion of the house, was severely shocked
by lightning. No serious injury, we are
glad to say, was sustained by any of the
parties,
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4 IsbM MgSN tONER'S SAs.E.-By virtue of
decree entered in the cause of Crawford
VS. Pence in the circuit court of Augusta,
March 31st lt53 will. on
Saturday, the 1lth day Of august, 1888.
in front of the Court house, in Staunton, Va,
of for sale lis valuable tract of land. lying
in said county near Weyer's taveSia Ion, con-
Timing acres. ron1s- and ~ poles,
being II e same conveyed by deed from Geo. Is.
FRA wford and wife to Frank Pence, upon the
following terms: For SO much ctrsh III hand
as will pay costs of suit and sale-the residue
In three pay Inepts. on one. two, and three
years time, for which the purchaser will give
bond with approved security, bearing interest
from day Of SALE CHARLES GRATTAN,
jyI0-4t Commissioner.
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OoMMIssioNER's SALE OF NORTH
~ RIVER LAND.

By virtue of a decree of the circuit court of
Augusta county, at the March term, 1888 Ia the
cause of Miller vs.. Earhart, will sell at pub
lie auction, on the premises, to the highest
bidder, on
Saturday, July 18th, 1888,
a tract of eighteen and three-fOurths
acres of lend, owned by John Earhart on
the East side of North River, adjutning the
lands of Landes, Hogshead, and others, known
as the "Shue tract"
TERMS OF SALE:-Ten per ceutum OF the pur-
costs of suit and expenses of sale, cash II not,
enough cash to pay them. The residue upon q
credit of g. r. Is. and2i months after, with inter
est from the day of sale-purchRse err to give bond
with approved personal security, title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
VI. F. WHITE
jel9 At Special Commissioner.