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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

The following matrimonial romance
is condensed from the Fiucastle Herald:
At Fincastle Wednesday week Mr.
George A. Horn, of Bellefontaine, o /.
and Miss Lucy Carper. daughter of E
Sullivan Carper, of Fincastle, were
united in marriage. This couple had
never met until the matrimonial en-
gagement had been arranged. when the
hero of the romance left his Northern
home to claim his Southern bride A
correspondence had been carried on for
some months, photographs exchanged.
and these facts together with letters of
introduction and recommendation
from friends of both parties) were ali
that the paities knew of each other until
hey met
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

Prof Langley's discovery OF queer
spot of light on the disk of Venus dur
ing the recent transit has excited good
deal of interest. The discoverer says
he is unable to account for it, though
he is convinced it was some phenome-
non connected with the surface or the
atmosphere of the planet, and not an
optical illusion of any kind. Two 9th
er observers at Pittsburg saw the light,
and their descriptions of it accord close
~ with Professor Langley's account.
This discovery following that made not
long ago Of curious network of lines
on Mars, which some have imagined
might be q system of gigantic canals,
will probably lead to more careful tele-
scopic study Of the various members OF
the solar system. The improvements
recently made in spectroscopic appli-
ances and the great size and power OF
some of the telescopes which have
lately been constructed, or are in course
of construction, render 1t probable that
within few years great advance will
be made in our knowledge of the phys
ical condition OF some of the nearer Of
the other worlds belonging TO our sys
tenn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02
DR.. WILBUR
i SPECIALIST,

Treats successful 'ly Chronic and Long sta nding
Diseases, such as diseases of the Head, Throat
and Lungs. Liver, Kidney and Heart Com
plants, lnveterate Diseases of The Stomach
chat have defied all other methods,) those
Fearful Diseases of the Nervous system (aIis.
ing from whatever cause,) Scrofula Drops,
Paralysis, Fits. Fevers. Sores, Contracted cord,
Enlarged and Stiff JJints, Rheumatism Neu
ralgia. Sciatica, Diseased Bone Deformities,
Salt Rheum. Erysipelas, Sc Id Head, III-con-
ditioned Ulcers Syphilis, Nasal Po'ypns, Asth-
ma. Hay Fever, Rose Cold, Winter Cough
Chronic Diarrhoea, and Diabetes All may be
cured by this New and Wonderful System l.
not too tar advanced. Bones Diseases cured
when all other methods have failed.
LA DI ES who are suffering with com.
plants peculiar to their sex, can consult the
Doctor with every assurance of speedy Relief
and Permanent cure --s
aS- The ,'octpr particularly invites all cases
thar have been given II by other physicians
Ifyou are doing well under the care of your
own physician. do not call on me, as our prov
ince is to treat those who cannot find relief
otherwise. &t t.- fylL-Ls CihAaAl1 .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02


The Supreme Court has advanced one
of the Virginia cases affecting the pay
ment of the debt Of that State, and in
volving the constitutionality of the
Riddleberger act scaling down the prin.
cipal and interest. The argument in
the case is set for January s The &c
ton of the court in advancing the ca. 9
is very much commended. ss. from the
importance of the issues at stake. it is
desirable in every way for an early de-
cision by the court of last resort.
so says the Washington correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun, and it is to be
hoped that this troublesome question
will soon be removed out of our poll
tice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02
ACCIDENT NEAR CHARLoTTEsy

ACCIDENT NEAR CHARLOTTESVILLE.
A Charlottesville correspondent ofthe
Richmond Dispatch, under date of the
18th OF December, says;-
IA cnioIed man, who was attempting
tn beat his way on the chesapeake aud
Ohio express Saturday night, in en-
teavOrlbg TO get away from the conduc
tor either stepped or fell Cff the rear
platform while the train was crossing
the bridge at the wOOllen mill He WAS
found by the mill-peOple hours after
lying upon pile nf bricks, having fall
len upon them, u distance Of at lesst 40
feet. His right leg was broken below
the knee, aud he was Injured internally.
He was brought to Charlottesville.
where he received surgical attention,
and sent to Lynchburg Sunday. He
had forty or fifty dollars on his person
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

MAHoNE AND MIXED SCHOOLS -
The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette, under date Of the
9th ult., says
1.-The attempt that is now being made
here TO carry out General MahOne's idea,
and ObIiterate race distinctions. by fore
ing negro children into the public white
schools of the District of Columbia,
though not yet much talked about by
the newspapers of the y, Is a matter
of great interest TO the white residents
of tie district who.are dependent upon
the public schools for the education of
their children, because, if it be success
fuI. such dependence will be gone to all
of them who have any regard for the
welfare of their children"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

Tie Wheeling Register states that J..
F. Marion. james H. Miller, Francis D..
Liets, William Slater, James Cunning
ham, and Daniel Hickman, of bod.
bridge county, W. Va, have been sr.
rested by United States detectives and
placed in Jail at Parkersburg charged
with having engaged in circulating
counterfeit coin. Marion Is Baptist
minister and aD ex member ofthe West
Virginia Legislature. The parspher
MALTA of The mint and lot of base coin
were also secured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02
Staiintotl Spectator.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1883.

WHO WILL BE PRESIDENTIAL the
Paris (Mo.) Mercury says, 1.-THE consti-
tuition Of the United States provides for
filling vacancy In the Office Of Presi-
dent by deyolving the duties of that
position upon the Vice President. Dur.
ing the present administration this has
already been done. and Mr.. Arthur is
filling the vacancy occasioned by the
death of President Garfield. Ifanother
vacancy should occur, by the death. rer
s.gnation, or removal of acting Presi-
dent Arthur, It would have to be filled
by the President pro tenn of the Senate
assuming the reins of government, or II
the Senate should have no President
pro tenn. then by the Speaker Of the
House, And here the constitution stops,
it being assumed by the trainers of that
instrument that it would never happen
that all these officers would die, resign or
be removed between the sessions of Con-
gress. f To illustrate: President Gar.
field died and Mr.. Arthur took his
place. Now suppose Mr. Arthur should
die to-day. Then Mr.. Davis, President
pro tenn. of the Senate, would become
President at once; aud If he should die
tomorrow Speaker Keifer. of the House,
would, succeed him. This all works
very we'll but suppose that Mr.. Arthur
should live until after the 4th of next
March and then die before Congress
meets in December following. There
would then be no one to succeed him
The Senate will have no President pro
tenn, for the term Of Mr. Davis, of ILL.,.
as member Of the Senate will end on
March 5rd, and when his term as Sena
tor expires his Office as President pro
tenn. Of the Senate dies with it.. Neither
will the House have Speaker, because
Mr.. Keifer's term as speaker ends with
the present Congress So that, after
March Attn next Mr.. Arthur's life will
be all that IL left between this country
anarchy. To remedy the matter it has
been suggested that there be called
session of the Senate and a new Presi
dent pro tenn. elected. It would not be
q bad idea" tH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

DEATH OF Ed. s. KEMPER OF HAIR
RIsoNBURG This popular citizen OF
Rockingham died at his residence in
Harrisonburg on Tuesday of last week.
He was county surveyor, and had pre-
Viously been q merchant at Cross Keys.
The Old Commonwealth says "that Mr.
Kemper had been suffering from i'll
health for some time, bnt such was the
energy of bis nature that he continued
at his business until nature could bear
up no longer. The disease causing his
death was consumption He was per
haps as well known as any man in Rock.
ingham county and no one was more
highly esteemed by those who knew
him best. He was In the 56th year OF
his age. The funeral took place at 1880
Thursdsy morning. He was buried in
Woodbine cemetery"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

Now thai the Republicans see the
handwriting on the wall they effect
great anxiety for the passage of a Civil
Service Reform Bill which will retain
the army OF Republican employees in of
flee. Even the President prefeDds to
oe jealous for purity and economy de
spite the notorious TACT that the Federal
offices in Virginia were placed at the
di- posal of Malone to enable him to ill.,
fuerce votes and carry the state for the
Arthur wing Of the Republican party.
Ard Is IN Virginia so it has been as a
rule in New York. Pennsylvania. Hi
nois, and The District of Columbia. 10
fact the great body of the present office
holders have heen appointed. not for
their fitness, but rs q reward tor parti
IAN work. Aud this being the case any
hill that retains them IN office will bt
against The principles of true reform.-
The Aus@n STABLES mlst tie clesn-ed
before there eau be any real reform. -
Winchester Times
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

Congressman FuIkerson, who was
elected as R.adjusier hut was unwiIl-
ing to follow Senator Malone into the
Republican rabks. declares that he has
never been anything but D. mOcrat.
He heartily fAvors the call for a State
convention of the Democraie party
Irrespective of past differences GU local
issues. and thinks the convention ought
to be held by the 18th of March at the
very latest He says the debt question
is settled aud that the Democracy should
re unite. re0rganize on fair basis, and
get i'm fighting trim tor 1884
nsC-,,y ~ n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

The Marquis of Lorne is a fortunate
being, judging by the way the Queen
Of England remembers him. On
Saturday there went through to him by
mail two packages containing his
Christmas presents from Victoria. One
was small package. TIE other was q
large sack; which had on it in postage
stamps the snug little sum of $SO.72.-
This will be good subject to reflect on
when you feel like abusing mothers. in-
law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

O'FERRALL SERVED NOTICE OF Con
TEST UPON PAUL.-The Washington
correspondent of the Alexandris Gazette
under date of the 29,h ult.. says:-
"Gentlemen from Harrisonhnrg, va
here to day say that Mr. O'Ferrall, on
Christmas day, served NOTICE Of contest
upon Mr. John Paul. They say it in "A
fearful arraignmebt. aud If it. can b.
sutstantiated, of which Mr.. O'Ferrall
is confident, would deprive better man
than Mr., Paul of his seat"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

MILL NEAR WINCHEsTER BURNED
We learn from the Winchester Times
that the mill owned By Mr.. Nimrod
Kern, about mile south of that town,
and operated by Mr.. Fred Shryock, was
totally destroyed. with some of its con
tents, on Saturday evening q week.
Mr.. Kern was insured to the amount OF
81, 900. Mr.. Shryock was also insured,
but to what extent we have not learned
Five hundred barrels of corn in a gran
ary adjoining the mill was not injured.
The origin of the fire is not exactly
known, 0ut We have heard that II
caught from q stovepipe. This mill wat
burned about two years ago, and wat
afterwards fitted with improved ma
chinery-not of very expensive kind.
however, as it was used exclusively fol-
grinding corn and it Is believed that
the insura nee on the building and stock
will nearly, if not quite cover the loss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

Lucius w. Pond. of Worcester, Mass,
who was sent to Concord State prison
in March, 1875, for twelve years. for
forgery and enbezzlement, was pardon
ed Christmas day. With the usual re.
duction Uf time for good behavior, he
would have had about four years more
to serve. He was met at the prison by
friends and taken to Worcester. he
was at the time Of his arrest State sem
ator and one of the most prominent men
in Worcester. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

Hon. Chas. J. Faulkner, president OF
the Yves: Virginia Historical Society.
announces thai that organization will
ho'd meeting at Vice." og the l2'h
OF January for the transaction of tmro,
tant business. Addresses on subjects
with the history of the State
will be delivered. A'"'o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

Smallpox shows considerable viru
lence again in Baltimore. and the health
board is taking active measures for
stamping it out. This dreadful disease
has prevailed to an alarming extent In
Baltimore for a year or more. At times
1t seems to be almost eradicated. aud
again it will break out and prevail for q
while slarmingly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02


Everett Dnnaghe.. Defendant
In ASsunpSit on IN AHGcb34Nnt
The object OF Jhis kuii IS TO recover Sill
with Interest thereon from April lst, 1881, tiif
aid, and To alta h any estate or debts due the
O-fenoant Within the county of Augusta,
tap caring by sffidaviL flPd that Everett
D'Das he Is II oD-residsnL oi this STATE IL IL
,rdered that he do appear here within ore
mont h after due publication OF tn 8 notice, and
10 what is necessary to protect his interest.
j.. N. RYAN. Clerk.
Hudson & Patrick. p q. decl2-4t
NERGINIA-IN VACATION lin the Clerks
office circuit court of Augusta county,
december lth, 1851
A. B. l. ghtner. sheriff of Augusta county,
and as such, Admir- of David ). Young, decd,
Plaiutif,
against
Mrs. Helen E. Young, Chas. E. Young, W. 8.
Young, j ]. Anderson and Carrie M, his wife,
Young. MAirie T. Young. Lucien D. Young
Hugh Frank Young Fannie, SalIie. and 3eor-
gle, infant children of DR.. Geo K Young, decd,
80 IN Cha NCERYN L. d
The object of his suit IL To settle the estate o!
the late David ~. Young. by converting the
creditors and having the rights of the widow
tsceriaine Ell and established. o. y 4
1t pearing by affidavit filed that Ohas E.
Young. w. s 'YOuihs, Belize Z. Young. and
Fannie, and Sallie. and Georg3e, Infant chill!
t'en of Or George K. Young, decd, ARE rinnA
esidents of thi Stare it isTordered that they
do appear here within one month after due
publication Of this nbtics. and do what is nec-
rssary to protect iheir in terests.
!. \. RYAN. UeEk.
Taskeiyp.9; assel2:4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02
NEw AUyEkTI>EMEN1S.
WINlblNH UP the CLOCK.

WHEN THE WEARY HEEEs WE'RE ALMOST
Still, A LUCKY ACCIDENT Re-
vEALs THE Lusr KEY.
How long did you say you had it?'
Twenty We years."
"Wha a bad cough. with occasional attacks
of hemorrhage, for twenty-five years? Why,
r an. it's a mercy that there's a dozen pounds
| IT OF you"
Abraham Orner, of Highepire, Danphin
the exc amations Of wonder ceased. he added !:
"Exscfiy. You're right. II IL merry. But
the greaBest mercy OF all IL that. before actu-
allv cnughed myself out of exis' ence. l got
hold Of PARKEs's G1NaER ToNIc, and a few
BOTTLES OF it cured me-" >"
u mean what say; IL eur d me-" saId Mr..
orheF. Simply, II feel like duo, her man
GER Tonic fs moi q mere ssse;cs of ginger; nat
q mere stnmacfiic. Tine ifdihary pEeparationi
Of ginger arr beneficial for ira 1Sieflt ashes.
GINGER TONIC covers iar wider and TOTALLY
different Geld Itsttacks and "is>i pates radf-
e4i and chronic diseaSt 2 " he l-un4s klentys
LIVER apl Nerves IL is ss e'icions to the pal
eis as II u ptofpPt snd efttcI iye u nPeratlnn.
Ss1s % Il Sn ig YSfs sgg PTei,a Sapa
'f!Ss 1 ~s,sR f ssaatfs app i n
any Of the. --".s yaafseii q hs
Inc whole system. "nlGt9He,
And, above all do not DE-
misied. PARKER'sGI NGER Tonic St..
Nothing else In lust the same" or '.just T.,
good" Prices so cents and 81. Economy In |
ohying the larger size. HIsCrx 60
A@ New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

DEPARTURE OF OSCAR WILDE
The Baltimore Sun says that Mr.. Oscar
Wilde sailed from New YORK last
Wednesday on the Bothnia for Liver
pool. Before leaving-he drew from the
Madison Square Bank $1,000, portion
of his lecture receipts. Whether this
was all the cash he had on deposit his
bankers very properly declined to state.
The English esthete was taken to the
pier In carriage driven by coach.
man in livery Of dark green uniform,
but 1t is probable Oscar regarded it as
not half as green as the thousands of
Americans who contributed to his pank
account. Mr.. Wilde had ceased to be q
lion several months before his departure
and he will not be missed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

Malone posing in the Senate Of the
United States "a the advocate of free
elections and an unpn]Inied ballot is an
exhibition Of sublime iInpndence and
unsdulterated hypocrisy Mob dy that
is arqnain,ed with his political crook
edn+ss in this State will be deceived by
-Ghoylottesuilie Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

BURNING OF THE Residence OF
THE SECOND AUDITOR The apacinus
frame dwelling of Fl. Fl. Dyson, ths
Second Auditor, In Nonaway county.
was accidentally burned few daya ago
The Loss is about 5000. There was no
Insurance,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

When Joshua Hill, of Georgia, was
in the United States Senate he bought
for 81, 900 an old field lying on the sub
urbs of Washington, holding it as an
ish minister built fine residence in
that neighborhood, making 1t q fash
ionable district. and Mr.. Hills purchase
is now worth about $3.50 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FORTUNES FAVoRITES.
who They Are. where They Live. and
to what Extent She Hlesses Them.
The Wonderful Record of the
Past Year.

A partial list of the prizes above One Thou
sand Dollars. paid by the Louisiana STATE Lot
terry Company during The ear ending Eoven1-
Der. 1852, together with the names and address
es given to the Company by the holders, omit
ting those who have requested 1t.
Receipts for the amounts are on file at the
Offices Of the Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

The Page Courier reports that many
of the farmers in the Massanutten sec
ton, as we'll as others in other sections
OF that county. are turning their atten
ton more to cattle raising than hereto
fore, finding it an item of greater profit
than almost anything else produced on
the farm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

No matter In what shape the civil
service bill shall pass, or whether it shall
pass or not, 1t must not be forgotten
that 1t is Democratic measure, was In.
troduced by Democrat, and receives
the support Of Denocrats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02
Killed His sweetheart.
CURIOUS AND SAD ACCIDENT IN SYRIA
CUSE, NEW YORK.

A special from Syracuse, New York,
.ays: One Of the sa.ide-t tragedies
known to this community was that Of
Tuesday afternoon. when Miss ImOgene
Lewis. q respected and beautiful young
lady, met her death almost Instantly
from the accidental discharge Of her
lovers revolver She had but time to
address few words to her betrothed be
fore breathing her last.
Miss Lewis had received the addresses
of George w Gales for some time. and
their wedding was announced for the
near future Preparations OF an elabO
rate nature were already under way
This afternoon Mr. Ga ca called upon
Miss Lewis, and 1T fsr solicitation was
rearrapging eDme of the evergreens
about the chandelier. He had mounted
\ step-ladder and was engaged with the
decorations when a thirty twO>caltbre
revolver fell from his outside coat pOck
ct. and il its descent struck the ladder
A cartridge IN one Of the chambers was
exploded. MISS Lewis WAS standing
near and the ball struck her in the neck
She Fell to the finor, but before Mr..
Gates could reach her arose. but only TO
fall into his arms with the remark oh
George you have killed me! you have
killed mas ~
He supposed her exclamation was
csused by fright, and endeavOred TO
quiet her, but she pointed to the bullet
hole in her necK, and asked for thu
smelling salts. She was ableto walk to
settee, hut expired almost immediate
ly. Mr. Gates was frantic with grief,
and rushed into the the street like q
mailman aud gave the alarm. To the
coroner, who was summoned, he said
between his sot's: II loved and cher
isheh the young lady, and she perfectly
worshipptd me"
When asked about the weapon he said:
II have not been accustomed to carry N
revolver / bought this one to shoot
dogs In the outskirts of the city when
OUT riding On Sunday started fol q
drive. and slipped my revolver into my
outside coat packet, and 1t remained
there till 10 day, when this terrible ca
tss trophe has Os ertaken me-"
No one WAS in the room ut the time
If the tragedy. hut Mr. Gaies's account
IF the affair is fully crtIited. H. bns
the sympathy of the entire community.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

90 tire retirement .S fudge Gar
Sih> --'stsbRfg, Judge @"st pb ID.
land. of L,. '.s.iy EfBrt pt Fred.
snerrard. Of the g.. '.'dest judge
er'ck county, IL perhspstn4. "a
on me Virginia bench. He is nov
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02
O'Ferrall's N"ice Of Contest.
HARRisoNBuso, Dec 26, 1888

HARRlsoNBUkG, Dec 26, 1882.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
o Fe,rail served notice If contest yes
teiday on Paul Ii Ia q terrible srraign
ment of MabOne'a party Let Demo
Gratis aid o F.rrall with information.
He has much give him more. w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02
DEAFNESS

OF TWO YEARS STA SDING CURED IN
THREE MINUTE.
my little son, Harry, has been deaf for over
two ears. called ON DIR. Wilbur at the Grand
Central II tel, ami had him make an examine.
ton; he told me the boy had large tumors In
the drums of his ears, and he could cure him.
The Doctor operated ON them. and In three
minutes restored his hearing so that he can
now hear a whisper. F. G. Holman,
Feb 90 1882 Martinsburg, W. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-01-02

JAPANESE QUILT PRESENTED To
MRS. J. G. BARR.-We learn from the
EUening CoU that, at the Presbyterian
church in Charleston, Kanswha county.
W. Va, on Christmas night, a beautiful
Japanese quilt hung on the front OF the
pulpit. No one seemed to know why il
was there, until at the close of the dis
tribution of gifts, 1t was announced that
the quilt was presented to Mrs. Barr, by
the Ladies' Society.
Mr.. Barr went forward to receive the
quilt, and made the following i'm
promptu remarks: II hope / shall be
allowed to respond for my better half
who has received this elegant present
am taken by surprise and | know she
is also. We have looked with admira
ton at this beautiful piece of workman
ship without any idea that it would
come In to our possession. We prize IL
for the rich materials Of which it IL
made. We prize it more for the won
derful hsndiwork displayed on it. But.
most of all. we prize it for the fingers
which wrought out this work, and the
hearts which directed those fingers. As
often as we look on this present, we
shall remember with gratitude and af
lection those who gave it. Quilts are
generally made to keep the body warm,
but this quilt will keep even the heart
warm. The young ladies of the Bible
Glass have presented he young gentle
man who teaches them with gold pen
This must mean that they want him to
write to them. If we can find any HE
roglyphical significance in the quilt we
will certainly respond accordingly