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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-10-31
ct. Defiance Items.

Last week Jordan M. Norman. ma
tive of this county, gho had been been
living in the South for some tERe, but
who returned on account of ill-health,
died at the residence of his brother-in-
law, Samuel Fl. McCue, Esq. Mr.. Moor
man was most exemplary christian.
His funeral was preached by Rev. Mr..
Wilson, and his remains were inferred at
Cd Augusta Church.
Last week seems to have been a fatal
one to stock. In addition to the two
horses killed belonging to Capt. Opie. u.
M. Parkins lost three cattle, and Fish
burne & Powers valuable steer, all killed
by railroad trains.
Ed Dudley, Esq has erected hand
some suspension bridge across South
River at Glen Home.
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4 Horrible Death.

On last Sunday morning, about seven
O'Clock, Chief of Police Waters discover
ed & mangled body on the railroad track
just beyond the stone bridge, east of the
G. & o. Depot, caused by the passing
trains Of the night before. The position
of the remains showed that the unknown
person had been lying with lis head on
his right arm across the track; his head
being cut in two and his right arm sever
ed above the elbow. The body was placed
in coffi1 and taken to the passenger de-
pot. City Coroner, DR.. G.. S. Walker, was
summoned, and the facts of the case be-
ing stated, deemed an inquest unnecessa-
ry. An examination was made to identi-
fly the body. On his person was found
fifty cents in money and a travelling card
from the International Typographical
Union No. 1877. Wilkesbarre. Pa. and
several working cards of ether Unions;
by which means the body proved to be
that of U. 0. Williams, printer who bad
been employed at the Valley Virginian
Office in this city for several weeks, and
on the night before his death was seen on
the streets in an intoxicated condition,
with one OR two others. How Williams
got to where he was found is a mystery,
it being almost impossible for sober man
to cross the open bridge spanning the B. &
O. road. He has been known to tell a
fellow typo that whenever he 'got drunk
he would start eff and walk himself
SOBER" It is suggested, however, that
he was plotted there by some foul hand.
having had considerable money On his
person Saturday night.
While sober Williams was known to be
a good printer of quiet disposition. He
frequently spoke of having sister in
Frankfort, KY, and also one in Arkan-
sas. Whether he was a man of family is
not known. A telegram being sent to
the Kentucky ieoman at Frankfort.
reached Mr.. Jacob Williams who an
swered, to have the body buried and send
particulars by mail.
The remains were inferred by the city
authorities in Thornrose Cemetery. All
the printers of the city attended In a
body. Rev. S. A. Repass, of the Lutheran
church, conducted the services, and spoke
very affectingly in touching manner OF
the suddenness and the distressing Cir
cumstances causing his death.
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THE TRIAL OF ELY M1DDLEBRooK.
MURDER IN TIE FIRST DEGREE.

The trial of Ely Middlebrook, colored,
charged with the murder OF Tom BROWN
last August, was commenced in the
County Court, on Tuesday last, and con-
cluded yesterday, by the jury bringing in a
verdict of murder IN the first degree. The
prisoner was ably defended by A. G. Brax-
ton, Esq.. of this city, and the Common
wealth was represented by Meade f.
White, Esq.
The verdict was brought in late last
evening, and the Judge suspended SEN
tence till to-day. Counsel for prisoner
will, we learn, move for new trial.
We reproduce from the flies of the
VIND1cAToR, of Aug. 22nd, the circum-
stances attending the crime of which the
prisoner is convicted:
''The quiet neighborhood on South
River. four miles south of Waynesboro.
was startled on Saturday last by the re-
port of a murder having been committed
in the community. 1t seems that E;ze
Middebrook, a negro living on the premis-
es of the widow Davis. who had some time
since abandoned his wife, and though he
occasionally made visits to the premises
ON which she and her fa.her, Wilson
Goens, lived, the relation of husband and
wife had ceased for more than five years,
On Saturday last, he heard that
negro man named Tom Brown
living near Mrs. Davis's premises, had been
paying some attention to his late wife, and
that at that time he was there. Middle
brook went to the house, and words pass
ed between him and those present, when
finally the door was shut and bolted. He
demanded aGmittance and it was refused
him, when he drew a pistol and fired
through the door, wounding his father-in-
law in the ann. He then broke the door
open, and meeting Brown, shot him.
killing him instantly. He then left the
premises. and on Sunday morning surren-
dered himself to Justice Jocob Koiner,
who had an examination, and sent him
On for trial.'
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4 PRINTER ROBBED OF HIS WEALTH.
On Wednesday night petty thief in
troGuced himself into our office and stole
an old vest and a pair of pants. He sold
them and with the proceeds bought pint
of whiskey. Our private detective says he
can be easily traced for the thief is now in
possession of compo5ingi and makeup
rule, which have seen years of service on
this paperand, in fact, are considered heir
looms by our employee. No reward is of
fered for the arrest of the thief; but to ye,
wealthy printer, we will say, keep sharp
eye Oh your old clothes when bummers are
around.
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WILLoUGHBY READE.-This gentle
man who enjoys so distinguished repata-
ton throughout the country gave two of
his select readings in this city this week.
o. Monday and Tuesday nights ap-
preciative audiences assembled in the
rooms of the Y. M. g. A. to greet him,
and for two hours they were highly en-
tertaned by the Professor. His readings
abounded in pathos and humor. For sew
eral minutes his audience was deeply af-
fected by Rotations Of the most pa
thetic character, and again were convulsed
with laughter at his humor and facial ex-
pressions.
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Relief for Disabled Confederate Veterans
HEADQ'Rs Er-BUCHANAN CAMP, ]
CONFEDERATE VETERANS,
NORFOLK. VA, Oct. 20, 1884.

HEADQ'Rs PICKET BUCHANAN CAMP, }
CONFEDERATE VETERANS,
NORFOLK. VA, Oct. 20, 1884.
The Pickett Buchanan Camp Confed-
crate Veterans of this city propose by as
sistance Of friends to hold Fair and con-
cert on grand scale. with other special
attractions, during the month Of Deem
bsr. The net proceeds Of this enterprise
will be sacredly appropriated to the relief
Of Soldiers and Sailors of the late Con-
federate States Army and Navy, who are
sick, distressed, disabled and uHable to
earn a living now ia oar city. 1t is i'm
practicable for these persons and such as
these, to go to the Home in Richmond,
even if it were open and ready to receive
them they are men with families and we
tune by separating them from their loved
ones. We therefore feel that in a pure
spirit of charity we can and do appeal to
you for a contribution; be it small or
great we shall feel equally grateful. Auy-
thing sent US will be promptly acknOwl-
edged. Manufacturers of all kinds of
goods and wares are earnestly requested
to help us and we will properly place their
advertisement on such articles, so that in
a sense it may benefit them outside of the
qualification, which is the fruit Of gen.
erous and noble act.
To the Banks and Bankers, capitalists
and prominent men and institutions of
the country, we appeal for a contribution.
and are persuaded We will not ask in
vain. Our merchants aud citizens geuer-
ally are contributors, and to one and all
we respectfully refer you as to the respon-
sibility Of all the officers and managers
Of the Camp and this entrprise.
Any donation can be sent to the Chair
man of Committee Of Arrangements or
to any officer of the Camp. Freight and
other charges On any contribution sent by
rail or steamer will be paid by US. With
kindest and best wishes and regards, we
remain, your humble servants:
JAMES BARRON HOPE, Commander,
J. PICH'D LEWELLEN, 1st LIT. Com.
G.. ALBERT NASH, End - g
T. B. JACKSON. Adjutant.
JAMES E. BARRY, Treasurer.
GEO. w. WILSON, Chairman Committee
of Arrangements. Plckett-Buchanan
Camp, Confederate Veterans.
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BRUIN.-The vicinity of Middlebrook
seems to be infested with bears. On last
Saturday, that veteran old hunter, Berry
Manley. and Mr.. Newt. BasseTman killed
a very large bear about two miles from
here, ard on the same day David Hemp's
place. Last Tuesday, Berry Manley was
informed that another "bruin" was depre-
dating on the corrfelds of his neighbors,
and seizing his riffs and calling his dogs
he and his son started in pursuit. In
few hour they returned with fine bear.
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A CUTTING AFFRAY.-Ol Monday
evening last difficulty occurred at the
corner of Main and Augusta streets be-
tween VIM. Freyfogle, white, and James
Stribb]ing, colored. After several blows
passed between the parties, Freyfogle drew
a knife and cut Stribbling seriously in the
right shoulder. It is said that both par
ties we're drunk, and that The difficulty
grew out of offensive language used by
Stribbling to Freyfogle. The wounded
man was taken to DIs. Henkle, where his
wound was dressed. The wound Is pain
full though not very serious one. Frey
fogle was Immediately arrested by the po-
lice and his case will be heard before the
Mayor as soon as the wounded man Is
able to appear. Both parties had been
drinking freely on the day of the difficulty.
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TO ALL PRECINCT COMMIT
TEES OF AUGUSTA
COUNTY.

Be early at the polls. Have Demo-
cratic Ticket conspicuously pasted as
specimen of the genuine Democratic
Ticket.
See that the ticket supplied by the
State Committee, and no other, is placed
in the hands of each voter; and be special
ly on your guard ag sinst fraudulent and
altered tickets.
Watch and guard with vigilance every
interest of the party.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
Chairman County Committee.
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ACCIDENT ToSAMUEL M. WOODWARD,
ESQ Mr.. Samuel NJ. Woodward, of this
city, who has been a resident of Roanoke
for some time, as an officer of the Shenan-
Go III Valley Railroad Company, while
returning home from meeting afew nights
siuce, was savagely attacked by vicious
dog, and had his right hand severely Bit
ten by the brute. His sufferings during
the night were intense, and we're only re-
l1eved by the administration of morphine
by his physicians. We are glad to learn
that he has SO far recovered as to be able
to attend to his duties.
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"LovE LAUGHS AT LoCKsMITHs."
One day recently, two young couples in
Augusta county who wished to be mar
ried but could not do so at home, went to
Harper's Ferry and were united. Mr..
and Mr.. Nathanal Moran and Miss Alice
Humphreys, are the names of the parties
to this romantic little affair. The brides
are sisters. We hope they may not regret
the step taken, and wish for them a
fower-strewn path through life.-Green'
nile Banner.
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Oct b-Beef
Cattle.--Priees of beef cattle ranged as
follows: Best $5.5Ca&6C0; that generally
rated first quality $4.5Oas559; medium or
good fair quality 81 75a$4. 1215; ordinary thin
Steers Oxen and Cows s225a$275 Extreme
range of prices s225as6G0 Most of the sales were
from $3.00as5 37H per leo lbs Total sales for the
week 1909 head.
sWINE.'-We quote common to fair hogs at Cas-
and good TO extra at 77aa7Hc per lb net Receipts,
GILL head. :
SHEEP AND LANES We quote sheep at 2a456c
and lambs at Sa51ac per Id gross Receipts, 53zl
head.
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THE DROUGHT has been so long CONT
nued that the ground has dried loose and
the farmers are in some localities plough.
ing again. They are ploughing in such a
dust that sometimes the plowman can not
be seen for the clouds. It is considered
safe now to sow wheat as the ground has
not enough moisture in it to sprout the
grain and it will be in the ground ready
ready for the rain when it does come.
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NEW PAPER IN LEzlNeTpN.-Rev. A
P. Boude and Mr.. ]. Scott Moore. are
about establishing Democratic paper in
Lexington to be entitled the Rockbridge
Neaos. Mr.. Moore has been connected
with the Office of the Lexington Gazette.
Rockbridge will soon have three papers,
haying two now.
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REL1e1ous.-Th will be communion

RELIGIoUs.-Th will be communion
servlcs held By the Rev G. T. d. Collins
at West End chapel, M. E. Church South,
November SO Preaching Saturday night
at clock; love feast Sunday morning
half past 9 O'Clock; preaching at II
O'Clock. The doors of the chapel will be
opened for the reception of any who may
have desire to connect themselves with
this branch of the church.
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ga SINGLE FACT IS WORTH A SHIP LOAD OF AR
GUMENT." mr.. W. B. Lathrop, of Soul Easton
ass under date of Jan. 7, 1854, says: "My father
had for years an eating cancer on his under lip.
which had been gradually growing worse until it
had eaten away his under LID down to the gums,
ard was feeding itself on the inside of his cheek,
and the surgeons said horrible death was soon to
come. We gave him nine bottles of Swft's Specific
and he has been entirely cured 1t has created
great excitement in this Sc ction."
oct3l-1t
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A SATCHEL FOUNDING are requested
by Fannie Carter to say that she recently
found satchel On the Valley Turnpike,
which the owner can obtain by applying
t., her at Capt. Lewis Harman's, about
three miles from Stanton. The satchel
contained pockst-book with two bag
gage CHECKS, and several bottles of medi-
cine.
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THE MAIN STREET BRIDGE.-A. M.
Valz, the contractor, has commenced
work on the new Main Street bridge across
Lewis creek, just above the postoffice. A
large force of hands is employed and the
work will be speedily completed.
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CHARGED WITH ARsoN.-Lucy South
wall was arrested and brought before
Justice Lickliter on Wedne sday, charged
with setting fire to and burning the resi-
dence of Capt. John N. Opie, i'll the
county. After an examination the pris
oner was sent on to the Grand Jury.
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For Congress-Tenth District.

An electoral ticket for st. John, the
Prohibition candidate for President, has
been placed in the field and will doubtless
receive the support Of some temperance
people who believe that the cause they
advocate must be enforced at the ballot
box, Nothing is further from our
purpose than to ridicule. or decry
the motives of our temperance peo-
pie. We recognize in their work many
things that may result IN great good, but
we ask temperance men of democratic
antecedents whether this is proper time
to sever their former party Affiliations
No one has been able Or willing to inform
us of the origin OF this ticket. The COM
mittee appointed by st. John and Daniel
to decide whether or not it was expedl-
ent to place an electoral ticket in the field
met in Alexandria last week nd declared
that it was not expedient at this election.
Who are the trainers of this ticket
Who placed it in the field ? We would ad-
wise every Democratic Prohibitionist to
inform himself thoroughly before voting
shis mysterious ticket. Remember that
every Democratic vote cast in Virginia
for st. John is vote in the air.
We are engaged in great contest for
good and honest government. and eV5fy
Democrat should stand by his party I,
in this grave crisis Of its history.
Hon. J. Ran. Tucker will speak this
week at the following times and places:
Goshen, Thursday. at Z. M.
Kockbridge Baths, Thursday, at 2. NJ :.
Collierstown, Friday. at r. 2. M.
Fairfield, Saturday, Il P M.
Campbell's Mil, Monday, Nov. 3rd, at
Up. III.
Maj. Holmes Conrad will speak in Lex
ingson on Monday next-Court-day.
Mr.. Edward Echols will address the
people at Parnassus, Thursday night, the
Both, at II and at SaDgersville on Friday
night, the 31st, at u, and at Centreville,
Saturday night.
Capt. Jno. n. Opie will address the peo-
ple al FishersvilIe on Monday night, the
Bird of November, at T.
F. M. Young. Esq, has been designated
as OD0 VI LttO VI al W oA~
No. 2 in place of Fl. Il. Fultz, who is dis
qualified from acting by reason of holding
a Government position.
Democrats of Augusta, the day of cleo
ton is near at hand, AID it is essential
that the intervening days be given to
work. Every Democrat should do his
duty, and every Democrat in this county
should cast his vote for Cleveland. Hen
bricks and Tucker. Let every Democrat
Din the county be an active worker from
now until the polls close on Tuesday. See
every voter before the election and see
that he goes to the polls and casts his
vote. Arrange to send for those who
have no conveyances. See to it that not
a single vote is lost. Thorough. active
and intelligent work will secure US great
victory. There is SUCCESS in the air, anG
Virginia Democrats must not be laggard
in the effort to reform the government.
You have willy, INSCRIPTIONS foe con-
fronting you, SO buckle on your armor
and drive him inglorlously from the field.
Col. James II. Skinner will address the
citizens of GreenyiiIs Tomorrow after
noon at oclock.
Capt. James Bumgardner jr., will speak
at Nit. Sidney next Monday night at II
O'CLOCK.
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Local
Local Political Notes.

Col. Skinner will address the Democrats
at Middlebrook, to night.
DEMOCRATIC RALLY.
Last Monday. the citizens of Augusta
who were fortunate enough to be present,
listened to one of the most eloquent and
convincing political speeches at the Court
House, in this city, that has ever been de.
Iivered in Staunton. Henry S. Walker,
Esq, of West Virginia, spoke for about
two hours to a crowded audience. The
court house was literally packed from top
to bottom, and still there were a large
number on tho outside, who were unable
to get standing room. We have never
seen more attentive or interested audi
ence nor listened to more eloquent ad-
DRESS The enthusiasm of the audience
was unbounded, and was an index to the
earnestness and determination OF the Au-
gusua Democrats to rebuke the preten-
sions of the Republican party next Tues
day by casting their united votes for
Cleveland. Hendricks and Tucker.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Walkers ad-
dress, Capt. James BumgardDer made the
rallying cry, and by his earnestness ard
zeal, carried his audience by a storm of
enthusiasm we have never before witness
ed.
REPUBLICAN MEETING.
While our splendid meeting was in pro-
gress, the Republicans were holding
meeting at the Opera House, which was
addressed by Messrs. r. b. Berkeley. j.
Yost and Hart. We learn that there were
about 200 white spectators 10 the body of
the hall, and that the gallery was, as usu-
al, filled with crowd Of whooplng ne
groes.
THE PROHIBITIONISTS.
We copy the following from the AleXan-
dria Gazette:
A short time since Messrs. st. John
and Daniel, the Prohibition candidates
for President and Vice President. ap-
pointed Mr.. Thomas e. Taylor, of Loud
Gun, Rev. Rumsey Smithson, of Stanton,
and Mr Ii. NJ. FoltZ, of this city, to name
and put in the field Prohibition electoral
ticket for this State. These gentlemen
met at the Braddcck House in this city,
this week, and after q consultation decided
that it was inexpedient at this late day to
run st. John ticket, but agreed to call a
Prohibition convention to meet in this
city Immediately after the election. By
this action Mr.. ST. John $ friends in Vir-
gipia will be unable to show their appre-
citation by casting their ballots for him at
tie coming election.
Since the above was put IN type, and
Notwithstanding the action of the COM
mittee which met in Alexandria, the fol-
lowing is a copy of the ticket printed and
circulated throughout this county.
NATIONAL PROHIBITION TICKET.
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Personal.

Miss Myrtle Lorentz of Baltimore, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. P. A. Highland,
near Waynesboro.
Miss Lizzie Simms Of Culpeper, is vis-
iting Mrs. Cl aries McGuffin, near this
city.
Richard Many, Esq, of the Spectator.
has, we learn. been called to the bedside
of his dying daughter, Mrs. Bader, at
McGaheysvlle, Rockingham county.
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RELIGIOUS.-Rev. DR.. Willard will
preach ia the Baptist church next Sunday
morning and evening, assisted by the pas
tor. DR.. Millard is from London, Eng
land, and is said to be most eloquent
speaker.
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BASE BALL-A NOVEL SIGHT.-A
match game of base ball was played in
this city yesterday afternoon between
1.-THE young Ladies Club' of Philadel-
phia, and the Stanton Nine, in which
the young ladies came out victorious,
by score of IL to 10.
The Young Ladies Club was organized
about two years ago il the city of Phila-
delphia. and is composed as follows:
Miss Ray Emerson, p.
81 Grace Elliott, e.
" May Lawrence, B.
IS Clara Clifton, 2 B.
IS Jennie Bond, 3 B.
g. Cora Lyons, s. s.
s. Viola Wilson, r. F.
IS Rose Remington, G. F.
s' Lille LivInston, L. F.
This club is under the management of
Mr.. Harry Freeman, and is directed by
Messrs. Freeman and Montague. The
manager informs US that the club is. on
Southern tour and will visit nearly all of
the Southern cities. This afternoon they
will play in Lynchburg and tomorrow in
Richmond.
The following is the Staunton nine.
Fretwell, c.
Hudson, P.
NEWMAN, B.
Ayers, B.
Johns 3 B.
Collins. S. S.
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TWISTED ZONE.

MI J. R. Stewart of Macon, Ca. q Wel!-knoWn
and trustworthy gentleman, makes the following
statement: MY son. who was between three lind
four years DID, was al! drawn up with rheumatism
His bones were twisted, and he was all doubled
out of shape. He suffered intense pam, had lost
his appetite was CT. IS and fretful He reduced
to mere skeleton. and had to be carried about on
pillow. AS these cases of rheumatism, where the
bones were twisted and the joints were all crooked
had for years bafied the skill of the most eminent
physicians, determined to use Swft's Specific, as
had seen testimonials from men whom knew to
be trustworthy. of similar cases it had cured.
used two large size bottles of S. s. S. according to
directions, with the most satisfactory results. My
son commenced improving with the first dose OF
the medicine His sufferings diminished daily and
his appetite increased he became cheerful and in
good spirits. Gradually he regained use of his
limbs the twisted bones and joints Strengthened
out and in less than two months he was entirely
cured, and could walk and set about as well any
child OF his age.
Beware of limitations of Swifts Specific, gotten
up by unprincipled parties to deceive the public {;
some OF these frauds bear the lie ON their faces
purporting 10 be vegetable remedies, when they
are really nothing but strong solutions of mercury
and potash.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
159 W 23d St., N. Y, and 1905 Chestnut ST., Phila.
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Mr.. DANIEL. the Prohibition candi-
date for Vice President, addressed a fair
audience of our citizens at the Opera
House last night. He is good speaker
and seems deeply in earnest in his cause