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Personal.

A. M. Bowman. ESQ.,, now of Saltyllle,
but formerly a resident of Augusta, was
summoned to New Market last Friday to
attend the funeral of bis mother, who was
buried on that day. Mr.. Bowman is now
in Augusta visiting his friends.
Rev. Rumsey Smithson of this city, has
been at Riverton for the past week, where
he has been engaged in doctrinal discus
sion with Rev. S. r. Steele. Of the Bap-
fist church.
We find the following going the rounds
of the Virginia press, which we presume
grows out of the fact that number of
our citizens recently went to the seashore
on the occasion of the G. & o. Excursion:
An excursion party of two hundred bus
mess men from Staunton and the Shenan-
doah Valley have gone to Norfolk for the
purpose of establishing business relations
with Norfolk.
Misses Lizzie and Minnie Ruff. two &C
complished young ladies from Newberry.
S. g., are visiting the family of j. M.
Yates, ESQ.,, near Arbor Hill, in this
county. These young ladies are former
graduates OF the Staunton Female Semi
nary.
j. W. Crews, ESQ.,, General Manager of
the Telephone Exchange for this district,
with headquarters at Richmond, was in
the city last week, and was warmly greet
ed by his many friends.
Misses Emma and Ella Frederick, of
Baltimore, are visiting Miss Annie Cru
bert in Stanton.
DR.. R.. S. Hamilton has purchased the
farm Of Mr.. E. F. Vincent, near Church
vile, in this county, where he will locate
and practice his profession.
J. A. J. Funkhouser. an old merchant
at Churchville in this county, will shortly
remove to Plattsburg, Mo.
Rev. J. E. Booker has left for Huttons-
Vile, W. Va, to attend meeting of
Presbytery, and in consequence there will
be no service at his church next Sunday.
Rev. J. N. Campbell, of Strasburg, is
now visiting Augusta, prior to his depar-
ture to North Carolina, where he has
been called.
Miss Emma Paris, daughter of Capt. J.
r. Paris, who has been absent in the West
for two years, has returned to Staunton.
Mr.. David Switzer, of Vicksburg, Miss,
is on visit to his relatives in this city.
Misses Mary and Anne Iglehart, of
Annapolis, Md, are visiting their uncle,
Mr.. Edmund Berkeley. of this city.
Mr.. James F. Bowman has sold his farm
of 1856 acres near Willow Spout, in this
county, for $11, 900, to Mr.. Henry Smith.
Mrs. VIM. J. Nelson and Mrs. r. M.
Guy. of this place, are visiting friends in
Lewisburg, W. Va.
Miss Laura Palmer, of Port Republic,
Rockingham county, is visiting relatives
in the city.
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The Election Law.

The election law re-enacted by the Leg
islature, is the same one that has been in
force for the last fourteen years. There
is no change in the old system, and the
election for congressman and electors
next Nov.will be conducted under its pro-
visions. County and corporation judges
appoint registrars. and commissioners of
election, but those now in Office by virtue
Of appointment from the aforesaid judges
serve out the term for which they we're
appointed. Elections and registrations
had since the attempted enactment of the
Mccormick law pronounced unconstitu-
tional and now repealed) hold good.
The legislation of this session simply
auiets all doubt as to what is the election
law, by re-enacting and reviving the law as
it has stood in Virginia ever since the
State was readmitted to the Union.
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APPROPRIATIONS TO THE WESTERN
LUNATIC ASYLUM AND D., D., & B. IN
sTITUTIoN.-Auditer Marye reports the
following amounts as paid to the officials
Of the Western Lunatic Asylum and the
D., D. Il B. Institution here, during the
present fiscal year:
The appropriation to the Western Luz
matte Asylum for the fiscal year ending
September Both, 1884, was 800, 900. There
was balance to the credit of this asylum
at the beginning af the fiscal year of $1O,-
937 ,46-total, 800, 9S8.48. There was paid
upon drafts of the retired officials $74 900,
and for transportation of patients up to
April 18th, 1884. s1,1S1 ,24-total, $751;
1924. There has been paid to the pres
ent officials $4,000, and transportation of
patients since April 18th, 1884, 1928. 48-
total, $50, $685.
The appropriation to the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Institution for the year ending
September 80, 1884, was $4,000. There
was paid the retired officials 1924. 500; there
has been paid the present officials ST., 500.
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NEARLY A CONFEDERATION. Last
Friday morning about O'Clock an alarm
of fire was sounded, occasioned by the
burning of the interior of Mr.. G. E.
Haines' cigar mandatory, at the corner
of Main and Augusta streets. But for the
prompt arrival of the fire department, the
consequences would have been serious, as
the building is frame one. The damage
$50. The damage done to the stock of O..
W. Hammond & Co.. adjoining. on Au-
gusta street, was about $500. Both par
ties were fully insured.
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Democratic Club at Clifton Forge.
Reported for the STAUNToN vINDIcAToR

REPORTED for the STAUNT0N VINDICATOR
The Democrats of Clifton Forge and
vicinity held a meeting on Tuesday night,
August 10Th, 1884, for the purpose of or
ganizing Cleveland and Hendricks Club.
Meeting was called to order at s O'Clock
P. M. by Mr.. John W. Barrett. DR.. R. 5.
Wiley was called to the chair and in few
appropriate remarks stated the object OF
the meeting.
Mr.. W. W. Pendleton was made tenn
porary chairman. The chairman stated
that the next business in order was the
election of permanent officers and the fol-
lowing were elected: DR.. J. F. Hughes,
President; T. Kelly, Treasurer; W. W..
Pendleton, Secretary.
The election Of these gentlemen was re-
ceived with much enthusiasm and all pre-
sent expressed their satisfaction at the
selection, knowing them to be staunch
Democratic workers who will use all hon
orable means to the success of Cleveland
and Hendricks in Allegheny county.
Mr. j. w. Barrett offered the following
resolutions:
First. That we hereby endorse the
action of the Democratic Convention held
in Chicago on July 9Th. 1884, and pledge
our best efforts for the success OF Cleve-
land and Hendricks in Allegheny county.
Second. We desire to express our
qualification at the denomination OF Hon.
j. Randolph Tucker for Congress by the
I Democratic Convention, held in the city
of Stanton on Aug. 18th, and feeling that
his record in Congress for the past ten
years being pure, able and stainless, COM
mend him TO the support of all good men.
These resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Leander Savings, in a very enthusiastic
speech, (which showed to all present that
he is whole-souled Democrat, and the
kind of a worker that is needed in every
precinct), moved that we raise Cleve-
land and Hendricks flag on Thursday,
Aug. 21st, at O'Clock, p. m. Tbs mo-
tion was received with great pleasure, and
was unanimously carried.
The following we're appointed as Com
mittee on Reception and Invitation
Capt. W. G. Moody, DR.. R. s. Wiley, 7.
Kelley, and W. W. Pendleton.
Committee to solicit Membership: J. Il.
Woodward, John W. Barrett, M. FL.
Ham. DIR. G. T. Lewis and W. W. Pen
dleton.
Committee on Finance: DR.. G. T. Lew
is, M. H. Ham, T. Kelley, w. W. Pendle.
ton and w. G. Moody.
This being the first attempt at organic
| ing Democratic club in Clifton Forge,
we were surprised TO find so many good
Democrats present, and all anxious to
work for the success of Cleveland and
| Hendricks.
On motion, it was ordered that the pro-
ceedings of this meeting be published in
| the StauntOn VINDICATOR.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to
meet again ON Tuesday night. Aug. Goth,
at O'Clock.
J. F. HUGHES, President.
W. W. PENDLEToN, Sec'y.
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land, beyond that OF being Democrat,
was his want of administrative experience.
he having only served as Sheriff, Mayor,
and Governor of New York, while Mr..
Blaine had been in both legislative
branches of the government, and Secre-
tary of State-a fact that Mr.. Blaine's sup
pOrterS and managers at this time, greatly
regret. Another objection to Mr.. Cleve-
land was the fact of being bachelor. He
did not like the idea of putting man into
the Presidency, who did not know the
sacred influences of family.
He did not know much of Mr.. Cleveland;
had never heard of him till his election as
Governor of New York; that the answer
he made to charges against him were the
same that were made in the garden of
Eden, that Adam said it was Eve, and
that he has never had proper respect for
Adam since. He said that the character
of the Democratic party was undesirable,
and that he did not want the reins of the
government in its hands. He devoted the
remainder of his time to the discussion of
the tariff, during which he made several
illusions to Hon. J. Ran. Tacker, and
urged his audience to use their efforts to
defeat him for Congress. 1t seems to
have been more of a fight against Mr..
Tucker in this district. than against Gle
veland and Hendricks for the Presidency.
He closed his address by appealing to
his audience to vote the Republican ticket
and to bring Virginia into the Republican
column. During the discussion of the
the tariff question be tired his audience,
and many left the hall. At the close of
his speech, banners bearing licensees of
Blaine and Logan were waved across the
stage and large framed picture of Gen.
Malone was placed conspicuously in front
of the audience, but elected no enthusi-
asm.
Mr.. W. E. Craig then introduced Hon.
Nathan Golf, of West Virginia. Mr..
Golf addressed himself principally to the
tariff question. He stated that he was a
Vjrginian by birth, having been educated
at the Virginia colleges. that he returned
home in 1859. and when the war broke out,
entered the Union army. Had been Re-
publican ever since.
He read some interesting statistics
showing the increase of agricultural in
terests in the past 20 years. He is a good
speaker, and handled bad subject about
as we'll as could be expected. His appeals
and illusions to the emancipation of the
negroes were received by them with cheers.
Among those prominently seated on the
stage with the speakers, were Maj. S. M.
Yost, ex-congressman Dezendorf, George
W. Woods, Maj. Dorman and DR.. May, of
Petersburg
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Local Political Notes.

Last Friday night, upon invitation of
the Workingmen's Legion, Capt. James
Bumgardner of this city, addressed a
large number of our citizens. His adj
dress was strong, able and entertaining.
He reviewed at length the abuses of the
Republican party for the past twenty-five
years. and urged upon the Democrats the
Importance of organizing thoroughly for
the coming conflict. There is no more eff
fective or efficient political organizer to be
found than Capt. Bumgardner. and ad-
vice FRONT him upon this subject is of
much value.
Hon. John Randolph Tucker will ad-
dress the citizens of Augusta at Green
vile, ITO morrow, Saturday, at 24 o'clock.
Let there be large turn out Of the people
to hear him.
H. st. George Tucker. ESQ.,, will speak
at Covington next Monday, Sept. 1st.
The Young Mems Democratic Club was
addressed last Monday night by Hon.
Henry S. Walker, of West Virginia. A
large crowd was in attendance, and Mr..
Walkers eloquent speech was received
with unbounded enthusiasm. We would
like to give synopsis of this gifted gen.
tlernan's remarks, but want of space for
bids. Suffice it to say that 10 finer speech
was ever made to Staunton audience.
In language chaste and beautiful he de-
scribed the greet blessings that had flowed
from Democratic administrations, and
would flow again from the election of
Cleveland and Hendricks and then with
fierce invective he showed how ruthless
ly cruel had been the conduct of the Re
publicanS toward the weak and defense
less. His speech was spendid effort,
and we hope our people will have an op-
portunity to hear him again. He was
followed by H. st. George Tucker, who in
a ringing speech, ventilated the record of
the Republican party, and answered many
of the arguments made by Foraker and
Golf. The meeting was a great success,
and has infused fresh hope and vigor into
the gallant Democracy of Staunton.
In another column will be found the
card Of Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, withdrawing
from the congressional contest in this dis
trict. Major Hotchkiss has been absent
in West Virginia for some time, but re-
turned home yesterday.
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WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI AND ST.
LOUIS RAILROAD.-A mortgage executed
by this company to W. j. Curtis and Frank
s. Smith, Trustees, to secure the bonds of
said company, amounting to 800, 900, has
been recorded in the County Clerks Of
flee. This is good evidence that the COM
pany will complete their line.
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DEATH OF MISS ELIZABETH KERR
CoFFE.-This young lady, daughter of Mr..
Jacob Kericoffe, near Sangersville, in this
county, died on Sunday last. Miss Keri-
coffe, while suffering with the symptoms
Of typhoid fever, was stung on the head
by poisonous insect, and death resulted
from the two causes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

AN ENEMY TO GRAPES, in the form of
a grape-seed grub. has been discovered.
The eggs are deposited by small black
fly upon the skin of the grape, and the
young grubs work their way into the i'm
mature seeds soon after Matching. The
infested vine usually shrivels. The best
remedy for the pest. is to gather and burn
the affected grapes.
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MARRIAGE.-Last Wednesday night,
about one hundred of our Jewish friends
and few Gentiles were assembled at the
residence Of Mr.. julius Switzer, on Coal
ter street, to witness the marriage of Mr..
Jesse E. Switzer, of Coal Valley, W. Va.
to Miss Betty Gaillnger, of Harrisonburg.
The impressive ceremony was performed
by Rev. DR.. Winston, of Charlottesville.
After the ceremony splendid collation.
served, and good time enjoyed until
- o'clock. when the young couple, &C
companied by large number of friends,
were escorted to the G. & o. depot, where
they took the train for Coal Valley, their
future place Of residence. Many beauti-
full presents were presented to the happy
young couple.
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ACCIDENT TO REV. Mr.. STRIDER.
Rev. Mr.. Strider had an appointment
to lecture at Culpeper last Thursday
week, but was unable to I'LL the engage
ment in consequence Of an accident, occa-
stoned by his horse running away the day
before, and injuring him. The accident
disabled him for several days, but he has
now recovered.
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NEARLY A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-Last
Saturday, during the performance at the
circus, Mr.. Lowry left his wagon stand.
ing with his little three-year-old child and
a colored child seated in it. When the
band struck up the horse became fright
ened and ran, upsetting the wagon. The
children were rescued without injury
though Mr.. Lowry's child was painfully
hurt. Had the animal not been stopped
at the time he was, both children would
undoubtedly have been killed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

JOHN RoBINsoN's SHow.-This splen-
did combination gave two exhibitions in
Stanton on Saturday last, and it is the
general verdict that two better exhibitions
were never given here before. The me-
nagerie was good, and the ring perform
ances were excellent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

State Convention of the Women s Chris
tian Temperance Union, will hold its next
annual session in Stanton. commencing
Sept 18Th
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A PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-Wel learn that
on Monday last, while operating plan
ing-mill near Middlebrook, Mr.. Geo. Gale
had his thumb badly crushed. DIR. Dun
lap rendered the necessary surgical atten-
ton,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

FINE SPECIMENS OF FRUITS AND VEG
ETABL Es.-Mr. James McComb, residing
at West End, in this city, has shown us
some fine specimens of pears, grapes and
tomatoes grown on his place.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Aug. 25-Beef
Cattle--Prices of beef cattle ranged as
follows: Best $5.75a$6.00; that generally
rated first quality $5.00a$5 6211; medium or
good fair quality $35Oa$4. 6a4; ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows 80 00a$350 Extreme
range of prices s200a$60O Most of the sales were
from $4OOa$5 3711 per 160 lbs. Total receipts for
the week $500 head Total sales for the week l453
head. The market has been Slow to-day for Beef
Cattle, and prices, except for tops and good
butcher Cattle. without change since last week.
Tops and good butcher grades were some Is to
20 cts higher. The average of the offerings not
as good as last week.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The quality of this weeks
offerings is not as good as last week. There has
been fair demand for good stock Sheep, common
grades are dull. Trade on the part of butchers
only fair. We quote butcher Sheep at 21aa414 cts
and Lambs at 3a514 cts per lib gross. Stock Sheep
Sass. Is per head. Receipts this week 9126 head.
HoGs.-There has been an extra full supply on
the market this week, and no improvement in the
quality of the offerings, which consists more large
ly in proportion of grass Hogs than last week.
There has been fair demand for good grades
We quote grass Hogs at Gs4a7 cents, better grades
SaSA cents and extra 9 cents per lib net. Receipts
this week $50 head.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29
If you are failing, broken, worn out and nervous.
use "Wells' Health REVIEWER" 81.

Prevalence of Kidney complaint in America
"Buchu- paiba,' is a quick, complete cure. 81.
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

Night sweat. fever, chils, malaria. dyspepsia
cured by "Wells' Health Remover"
My husband (writes a LADY, is three times the
man since using "Wells' Health Renewer,"
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Church Notes.


Religious services were held at the city
churches, last Sunday, as follows:
Rev. DR.. Shields conducted services at
the Trinity (Episcopa) Church, morning
and night.
AT the Methodist, Rev. Mr.. Cackley,
from Waynesboro, preached morning and
night.
Rev. Allan Curr preached morning and
night, at the Baptist Church.
AT the First Presbyterian, Rev. Mr..
Strider preached in the morning and at
night missionary services were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Sampson.
Rev. DR.. Repass preached morning and
night at the Lutheran Church.
Rev. j. d. Booker preached at the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church in the morning.
A BOLD ROBBERY.-On Saturday night
last, while Miss Mary Hassett was en-
gagged in her store, North Augusta street,
in this city, thieves entered the house,
containing a considerable sum of money.
The theft was SO stealthily committed
that the lady did not know of her loss till
she had closed the store and retired TO her
room for the night. On reaching her
room, she discovered the loss, and after
considerable search, found the trunk bro
ken open in the yard, and package con-
tanning $500 gone. This is serious loss,
and it ia hoped that our police may appre-
bend the tbisf.
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Com merc1aI.
STAUNToN, Aug. %, 1854

Oats.4 @45 New Bacon, Hog RoandlOH@ll, Hams
l2A; Lard 100. Salt $3.50; Sugar S@lOc: Meal,
l3c Potatoes 45@5O. Timothy seed. $l.7O@0l 80 !;
Wool (washed) 35@3Sc Wool (unwashed) 27@2Sc;
Timothy: s2.O0@$---; Clover, $-@$6.O0; Oats
40@42c Rye 65070.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGs.-HOn
j. t. Patton. Judge of Rockbride County
Court, is holding this term by request of
Judge Stout.
The Grand Jury made the following in.
dictments: Robt. M. Hicks, malicious
manning; Anna Franklin and Cynthia
Robinson for malic1ously obstructing
railroad track atBrown's cut near Swoope's
depot VIM. Coins, maliciously manning !;
Lucy Hunter, house breaking; Ely Mid
dlebrook, murder, and same. maliciously
manning: James Griffin, assault and bat
terry Richard Rhodes and Florence Rag
land, leWdness.
No further business appearing, the
Grand Jury was discharged.
VIM. Ross, on trial for malicious OBJ
struction of railroad, was discharged.
The estate of Samuel Keller was COM
mitted to the Sheriff for administration,
with the will annexed.
VIM. F. FretWell qualified as admins
TRAITOR of Milton q. Coffman, dec d., and
James W. Shumate as administrator of
VIM. Shumate. decd.
James G. Mitchell was appointed guar
dian of Misses Ida NJ. and Tudie Mitchell.
Administration was granted Mrs. Mary
J. Bishop on the estate of her late hus-
band, Henry H. Bishop.
Justice J. W. Churchman reported and
paid into court fine Of So co., imposed by
him on Sandy Mitchell for assault. JUS
tice T. M. Smiley likewise reported and
paid over fine of 81 GO on John. G. Steel,
for assault.
J. Frank Wilson qualified as Notary
Public.
Robt. Venerable was tried for burglary,
and the jury failed to agree. Case con.
tinued until next term. Commonwealth
VS.. Susan Campbell, Indictment for SELL
ing intoxicating liquors. Found guilty
by jury and fine assessed at $125OO. Same
VS.. VIM. Campbell, same offense; verdict
of guilty and fine assessed at $14O Com
monwealth VS.. Cyrus Brown, same offence;
verdict of guilty and fine assessed at 81 90.
The Commonwealth VS.. William Coins,
| cOlored, indicted for malicious manning
with intent to kill Jno. N. Opie, Jr., was
| found not guilty of malicious or unlawful
manning, but guilty of assault an bat
| terry and sentenced to seven months i'm
prisonment in the county Jail. and to pay
fine Of $40 90 and costs of prosecution.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1884-08-29

Mother Swans Worm Syrup, for feverishness
worms, constipation; tasteless Csc.
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EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE real

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
IA ESTATE.
The undersigned executors offers for sale, phi
yately, an elegant farm, situated one-half mile
from the village Of New Hope, in Augusta coun-
well improved well watered and timbered, and
with good stand of grass.
The improvements consists of
good brick dwelling house, a lNIC %
barn, and all necessary out build EAsTISSA-l9
ings, and fine orchard and III TIfafIIlaT
garden. EIiIl-E ssll-s4Iz
1t is situated on the road from Fit. Defiance to
New Hope, and within four miles of the former
place, where there is station the Valley Rail-
road. The road is one OF the best in the county,
and of easy grade.
At New Hope and Ft. Defiance there are daily
mails.
Stores churches and Shops mills, &c., within
half mile. The neighborhood is one of the best
in the county.
This farm offers rare opportunity for profit
able Investment 1t is sold to close up an estate.
TERMS:-Wth good hand payment, the de-
ferred payments will be made to suit purchasers.
Address DIR. j. r. STOUT, New Hope.
j. r. STOUT,
JNO. w STOUT,
j. M. QUARLES,
une6-tf Executors