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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-03-04
For the SPECTATOR.
The County Roads.

EDITOR SPECTAToR:-I have been looking
and listening for some of our citizens, Editors
Or some others, to say something in regard TO
our public roads. But, SO far, there seems to
but little or no interest in the matter. There
fore, If it is not intruding upon your columns,
will write a few lines for the purpose OF
drawing the attention of the people to the
great Importance Of trying to make some I'M
provement in our county roads. think 1t Is
time for the people to see the necessity OF
move in that direction. 1 have no doubt but
that hundreds of our citizens do see 1t, but still
leave the work for some one else to do. Wen,
it is a work for all to do, as all have to use the
roads, and such roads as we have to use at this
time certainly is a disgrace to the county. or
any county containing the amount OF wealth
that Augusta county has.
Well, the next question is, how Is remedy
to be found for making the roads better? Wen,
my opinion is. that the present system OF
working the roads must be changed. Inc
present system is perfect farce. as is plain to
be seen by every Intelligent man In the county
Nine-tenths of the road overseers will warn IN
the hands. and they will put in an appearance
about nine O'Clock, and then take lean on
their shovel. handles about half the time De-
tween that time and O'Clock in the evening,
and when the road is finished, the sides are
banked up so high that 1t Is impossible Tor the
water to get out of the road unless there is
small flood that will overflow the banks, and
all go home contented that the day is gone,
and the road master has released the hands.
Well, we want something better, and what will
be better9 Well, I would say, change the law,
and work the road by a special tax, say one
dollar per capita. and not less than fifteen
cents on the one hundred dollars worth o.
property, both real and personal, and let the
roads to contract and macadamize all the
bad places as fast as the money will admit OF
doing the work. Well, would it not be advisa-
BILE for each district in the county to call meet
ings at the different precincts in the county
and appoint delegates to meet in Staunton, as
early as it can be conveniently done. to recon-
mend plan to the present Legislature that
will suit the majority of the people in the
county. The bill passed by the last Legisla-
ture was principally defeated by the poor PEG
pie. That four days deferred the bill without
doubt. These are a lew off-hand shots a what
we need.
Mr. Editor, should like to hear from you
and many others on this subject. I would just
say to the people, don't be discouraged. IT, at
first you don't succeed. try. try again.
Stouer's Shop, Va. A. X.
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REV. PATRICK HENRY MILLER, OF LoUDoUN,
After services In the Lutheran Church last
Sunday morning by Rev. Jas. Willis, Principal
ofthe Staunton Femal. Seminary, congrega-
tional meeting was held for the purpose of call
ing Pastor for that church.
On motion Of Mr.. M. P: Funkhouser, Mr.. c. G.
Berry was called to the chair, and Mr.. Julius
Prufer requested to act rs Secretary. The chair
appointed Mr.. NJ P. Funkhouser and VIM. E.
Craig to ascertain and report what amount of
had been secured for the payment
OF the pastors salary and church expenses,
who reported the amount to be 81 It's
To raise this amount. persons of other denomi
nations assisted generously and literally in
consideration Of the present weakened condi-
ton of that church resulting from division in
the congregation.
Mr.. Prufer announced that the Council had
unanimously agreed to nominate for Pastor
Rev. Patrick Henry Miller. of Loudoun county.
The vote on this nomination was then made
by ballot which resulted In the unanim Gus
election Of Rev. Mr.. Miller.
The congregation then considered the ques.
ton of the ain cunt of the salary of the pastor,
when. on motion, the congregation voted unsni-
mously to make the salary $1,000 and the par
sonage. The congregation then adjourned with
the benedioton by Rev. Mr.. Willis.
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The .sBIoody-Shirt" Truce,

Many of the leading Republican papers of
the North are using their utmost endeavors
to raise the 'bloody shirt" issue in the next
Presidential campaign by publishing garbl-
ed extracts from the Danville investigation.
1t is to be hoped that the people of the
North will not be deceived by these vile
slanderers of the South, who hesitate at no
falsifcations or exaggeration in their efforts
to fire the northern heart;" but we fear it
will be as the Lynchbrrg Adrance says:
"The Northern masses will believe every
SANDER uttered by Malone, and the North
ern radicals will circulate and use these
ISLANDERS and they will have their effect, as
they have always had. We cannot depend
on Northern and Eastern votes to elect a
President or to relieve, aid, or assist the
South. If the West does not fall in with us
then we must depend on ourselves. How?
BY helping each other, standing by each
other, using our capital for our own section.
developing our resources, opening direct
trade with foreign countries from our own
ports, manufacturing our own IA material,
importing our own goods, selling and con-
Stunning only those ofour own Importation
or manufacture, increasing the value of all
our agricultural productions, giving facli-
ties to all railroads terminating at our ports,
thus preparing to export everything that we
cannot manufacture unless sold for the
highest cash prices in our o,cn market cities.
This dabbling and interfering in our local
affairs by other States and people and by
republican Congresses, must be stopped or
friendly commercial relations should be end
Sln md Of -
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DEATH o. ARCHIBALD d. TRoTTER.-Again
we are called upon TO announce the passing
away of another old citizen. On last Thurs
day night at the hour of twelve the summons
came for Archibald D. Trotter, whose brother
Jas 1. A. Trotter had preceded him to that
bourne whence no traveller returns just one
week before.
The deceased was a man OF sterling charac-
ter, honest, upright, and kind of heart. His
whole life Of siEty-eight years had been spent
in this city. where he wes highly respected
and admired for his many good qualities Of
head and heart.
In early life, he taught school, and after
wards became surveyor Of Augusta county,
which position hs falied for. many years with
marked fidelity aud ability until. crippled up
by rheumatism, and no longer able to dig
charge its duties, he resigned his Office. His
memory was rem arkable. and there has
scarcely been a suit in our courts for the past
twenty years, involving a question of land
boundaries, in which he has not been sum-
moned as a witness. He was thorough in his
pfofession, and gentleman remarked to us
yesterday that "tbIs NOR any other county had
ever had more competent QHryeyer than 4
ID. Trotter." He leaves one son and several
daughters. all OF whom are grown. His re-
mains were buried in Thornrose cemetery last
Sunday afternoon. attepoed by a large con-
course of sorrowing and sympathlzing rela-
tives and friends.
| The funeral services were conducted in the
NJ. E. Church South by the Pastor. Rev. Rum
sey Smithson.
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cONsUMPTioN CURED.

An old physician, reIred from practice, hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula of o simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure OF
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma.
and all Throat and Lung Affections. also pos
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility aiit.
all Nervous COnpFaints, alter having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands oil
cases. has fe 81: his duty to nakef known "a
a as saaefs rsve ~ Ibis
send free of charge, to az! who desife 1t, this
fecipe IN German. Ffencn, or English, with
full directions for preparing and using. Sent
this paper. W. A. MOVES. lao PosUsr's Block
Rochester, N. Y. septlI-Iy
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arre reserved seats at olivier's.

THE 9Th VA. re saE 18TH N. Y. REGIMENT.-
The 5th Va. Regiment has invited the 18th N
Y. Regiment, that entertained them SO haad
somely at Niagara Falls last Summer to visit
Virginia as their guests.
At IA meeting of a large number of the veter-
ans of the 9Th Regiment held in the Police OF
flee on Monday of last week. and presided over
by Maj. j. W. Newton, the following commit
tee was appointed TO raise the funds needed
Company A-Col. StiekIeg and Lieutenant
ritchard.
Company C-B. F. Houff and 1t. Littos
Company D-Capt. McKemy. Lit. Carson.
and Z, M. Smiley.
Company EFT, a. Brownlee, Geo. W. Fitch,
and r. Frank Larew,
Company FL. D. Trimhle. and IL. J. NJ.
Brown.
Company G-Col. A. w. Hartman and John
allace.
Company H-Ireneus Koiner.
Company Lit J. w. Crist, ]: W. Hopeweli
Company K-Capt. Kurtz aud 1t. Mesmer.
Company L-Capt. J. C. Marquis and Capt.
JAS Bumgardner, Jr.
From The citizen visitors last year, the fol-
lowing additional committee was appointed:
B. T. Bagby, VIM. Luck ley. j. G Alexander D.
uspiselle, ]. A. Houf, Miss Lizzie McKemy
Mrs. B. 7. Sagby, Mrs. J. w. Newton, and Miss
e. Koinef.
The committees will report to a meeting to
| be held at March Court,
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For the SPECTATOR.
Mrs. Sarah f.. McCUe.

Mr.. EDITOR Midway between the villages
of Waynesboro' and Fishersville. and a few
hundred yards to the left in journeying to-
wards your town, may be seen a weather.
beaten frame house of the old style, two stories
in height. It has sheltered three generations
that represented their native county in the
four memorable wars that have illustrated the
endurance. spirit and bravery of her sons that
reflect honor on the pages of her history. The
grandsire won distinction on many field
during the Revolution. The son was one of
the first who marched his company to Norfolk
during the war of 1879. One of the grandsons
represented the county under the walls Of the
Montezumas and was spared to do faithful
service in the four years struggle that closed
at Appomattox.
On the 9th of September, 1898, the youngest
daughter, whose name appears at the head of
this communication. was married to Col. Moses
H. McCue. After a period of several years.
they found home in Galloway county, Mo-
They carried nine children with them. and a
tenth was born to them there. What has been
very remarkable is the fact that oil have
reached man and woman hood, and no breach
has been caused by death in the happy house.
hold.
The seven sons and three daughters have re-
fiected honor upon the parents. Seven of them
have families OF their own, three of them In
Texas.
The last surviving member Of the family,
Samuel b. Steele. Esq. has been in most pain
nut suspeuse in regard to i,is sisters health
since the evening of the 2lst, AMI has been Wis
ing the office twice day, when, this quiet
Sabbath evening, at 4 O'Clock, the operator
kindly sent a dispatch in these words.
Mother McCue was buried to-day, the 23d.
Auruasse, Mo"
| To attempt an enumeration of the many vir.
! tues of the deceased, we lear would preclude
| this notice o. her death from your columns,
To her family and rel.ttves and friends any,
thing like panegyrie would be regarded as
painful. Her children will rise up and call her
blessed, A FRIEND.
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An Interesting Event-Janausche

We repeat the announcement we made last
week that the renowned actress Janauschek,
will appear in the Opera House on the 18th
inst, in the drama entitled MARY Stuart No
one should fail to avail himself of this appor-
tunity to see this great actress perform. The
following is an extract from notice by the
Philadelphia Times
Gin her interview with Elizabeth, Janaus.
chek is every inch II queen, each movement Is
a study, and when. without a I'd, she ad-
vances and looks upon her prosecutor, her regal
yet submissive appear ance is wonderfully eff.
fective; but when her application Is scorniuiiy
refused and she turns upon Elizabeth and up.
braids her as usurper and d bastard queen,
she rises to the height which is snbkim6iy
grand, and one a lmost feels that he is in the
real presence of insulted royalty. The last act
marked by a pathetic tenderness that drew
tears to the eyes of many. Madame Janaus
schek was called before the curtain at the end
OF every act and received several handsome
floral offerings. or the supporting company
nothing can ae said except in praise Miss Emte
Wilmot made g noble Elizabeth. Mr. Chaplin
was quietly effective as the plotting Leicester
and Mr.. Stevens did good WorE as the cruel
Burleigb; but the honors we're carried OFT by
Mr.. A. II. Stuart, whose clear and forcible in1-
personatiOn of the unfortunate Mortimer won
for him instant recognition as thoroughly
conscientious artist, and round after round of
applause The rest of the cast WAS unusually
good, and the costumes the richest ever seen in
this city,"
Secure reserved seats at Oliviers.
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Rooms papered, including the paper. for
$500 each, by B. NJ. JAMESON, for 1884.

THE SOLDIERS HoME-Robt. E. Lee Camp
No. l. Confederate veterans. an Association
similar to the Grand Army of the Republic
formed in Richmond, Va. April. 1888, for the
purpose of assisting their sick and disabled
comrades of the late Confederate Army, and
their families. many of whom are in dire need.
to establish Soldier Home for the INDECENT
and infrm Confederate Veterans, propose hold
ing Grand Fair during this month, in order
to raise fund to carry out their benevolent
Mission.
Mr.. 7. F. Moseley, the agent OF this Associa
tion was in this city, last week. for The purpose
of securing collections for the purpose named
This is an object that appeals to the heart of all
our people. The disabled and INDECENT Ex-Gsea-
federate soldiers. receive no support frosu the
Government aS do the Federal soldiers, and
have to rely solely upon that of Individuals
ANY contributions that the citizens OF Staun-
ton or of Augusta county may choose to make
may be left at the drugstore of Berkeley & Co..
and they will be forwardedt to their destination
We are pleased to see that bill to establish q
soldiers home has passed the Legislature.
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Personals.

simon P. Slower, teacher at Mowry's school,
house. has been too unweil to attend to his du-
ties.
Mr.. Stuart F. Lindsay. of Bridgewater. has
gone to Baltimore to have his eyes treated by
Dr. Chisholm.
Mrs. Samuel Miller, of Page county, was re-
ceiyed last week as patient in the Western
Lunatic Asylum.
Miss Anna Eichelberger. of Jefferson county,
VIVA. is visiting her sister, Mrs. samuel s.
Smeltzer. of this city.
Mr.. John NJ. Ferguson, of Anderson. w. Va.
formerly Editor of the Anderson Enterprise,
who has been ill, is now convalescent.
Geo. W. Calhoun, of Burketown. familiarity
known as "Mack." whilst greasing circular
saw whilst in motion. had his left forefinger
sawed off and the one next to 1t split open.
Miss Eugenia Loving, of williamsville Bath
county. is visiting friends in this county. A
Williamsville correspondent Of the Recorder
speaks of her as IAN accomplished belle of the
village"
Mr.. Isaac N. Borden, aged % ye,rs. a student
at the Virginia Normal College at Bridgewater,
died, of rheumatism of the heart, on Sunday
of last week. and his remains were taken on
Monday to his home in this county for inter-
ment.
Capt. T. G. Morton announces in the last Vim
dictator that he has sold his interest in that pa
per to his son. Arthur 8. Morton. who, for Ee
past two years, has represented him In its pub
LEGATION. We extend to the new firm our best
wishes for Its success.
Messrs. David L. Strasburg and w. P. Jones,
late of this city, have commenced the publica
| ton of paper in Roanoke City entitled the
| Saturday Evening Telegram, the same as that
of the paper published here by Strasburg. 1t
| is published in folio form, and presents quite
good appearance.
We see the name of Col W. L. Bumgardner
mentioned as one of the Railroad Commas
sioners of the State. COL Bumgardner is the
only person, we believe, spoken of from the
Valley for this position and is well qualified
to fill the place. the duties of which, II ap-
pointed he will perform diligently and faith
| fully.
| Mr.. Fleming CHRISTIAN, who was Tor long
time in the Drugstore of DR.. Wayt q bro.' OF
this city, has rented a store'room In ne"
building in Roanoke City in which he Will open
a drugstore. He is quite worthy and popu-
lar young man and has had experience In the
drug business, and will, no doubt, do well In
his new home.
DIR. Gallaudet, Principal Of the National
Deaf. Mute College at Washington, D. G., paid
O visit to the d. D. & B. Institution In this CITY
on Monday.ofla week. The Goodson Gazette,
published at the Institution. This Is MS
third visit to Stauntou in % years, his first be-
ling in 1856 and second in 1870. He visited each
of the classes for few minutes during his
short stay. This is the last of number OF In
situations DR.. G. visited on his Southern and
Western trip. He returned to Washington
Monday evening.
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A SALEM You've LADY IN LUcK.-Miss
Willie Marks. daughter of our townsman,
VIM. P. Marks, Esq, invested in ticket
in the Dismal Swamp Lottery Company a
short time ago. Last Friday, Miss Willie
received letter from the commissioner of
the company stating that she held the num-
Der which entitled her to the capital prize,
$4,000. This sudden and unexpected an
nouncement was as much, a surprise so the
fortunate young lady as 1t was a source Of
pleasure to her many friends. Her father
is y wounded confederate soldier, and his
large circle of friends have reason to con-
graduate him also upon his daughters
fortunate nvestment.-Sazep Times Regis
ter.
She was just in time, for the Legislature
has passed a bill! revokilg the charter of
that company.
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WHAT JOHN s WISE SAID OF THE Ne
GRoEs.-Dr W. II. Macon, one of the
most prominent citizens of Hanover county,
has written the following letter:
'Tf it is Of any Importance to know, I
wish to say that the most severe invective
against the negro 7 ever heard was from
John S. Wise, at Hanover Courthouse,
shortly after the war, using such epithets
as 'flat-nose, gimber-jawed, gizzard-foot
monkeys &c., aud ridiculing the idea of
their becoming citizens aud voters. I say
this on my own responsibility, for ! heard
him. You can make any use of this infor-
nation you please. He can't plead baby
for these utterances.
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DEATH OF MRS. LUCINDA PEYTON.-Mrs
Lucinda Peyton, whose attack of paralysis we
mentioned two weeks ago, breathed her last
on Tuesday night, the 25th nit, in her eighty
third year. The funeral took place last Thurs
day from the Baptist church. and the remains
were INFERRED in Thornrose Cemetery. she
was most estimable Christian lady, and had
1een for many years a member of the Baptist
church. She was the mother of Col. George L.
feyton, for many years the genial host of the
White sulphur Springs; VIVA. Il. Peyton. OF
this county; j. Bernard Peyton, now Clerk OF
the House of Delegates of West Virginia; DIR.
u. o. Peyton. Charles s. Peyton. and Eugene
q. Peyton. of Richmond
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VALUABLE FARMS FOR SALE INA
ROCKBRIDGE and AUGUSTA
COUNTIES

The undersigned. as Agents for theowner, Of
fer. Two Valuable Farms In Rockbridecounty
and one in Augusta.
LIST. "Hart's Bottom" on the North River.
about seven ~ miles from Lexington, "a
containing S74 acres of land, nearly Hss3
one half of which is f1rst-class River a2sz&
Bottom. 1t has good Improvements and Is one
of the best and most productive estates in the
county of Rockbridge.
Mr. Crist, the tenant, will show the place to
visitors.
End. Irish Creek estate. at the mouth of
Irish q, eek, fronting on South River in Rock
bridge. containing about $50 acres. is in good
cultivation, has on 1t an excellent house anu
other Outbuildlngs. This estate is rapidly i'm
proving and is valuable.
Mr.. Whitmore, the tenant, will show the
place to visitors.
srd. The "Hogshead Farm" near Strlbling
| Springs in Augusta county. containing about
! 363 acres.
The farm ls In q good state ofcultivation and
the improvements are good. Mr. Rosen, the
| tenant, will show the farm TO visitors
| AS the owner is anxious to sell, these valua-
BILE estates can be purchased on very reasona-
| BILE tie. uns-as to prices and credits
| Apply to the undersl. ned,
SHEFFEY e. BUMGARDNER,
l 6ecIJ If StauntOn. Va,
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The Malone organs are making the
welkn ring with their believing over the
ousting from offices, which they have dis
graced, of the political bummers who were
foisted upon the State by the Malone eau
Gus. We would remind these gentlemen of
the old colored gentleman who was chased
almost to death BY furious bull. At last
he managed to get the bull by the tail, and
belabored him with pitchfork until he
roared again. Said the darkey, "Beller on,
ole Teller, d like to know who began dis
heah Charlottesville Chronicle.
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James Parker, the man who murdered
Geff, in this county about five years ago,
arrived in town yesterday, in the custody
of Detective ALT. Burnett of Charleston.
He has been living in Missouri since the
murder, and has been leading quiet, order
" life. He is now the father Of family,
and the whole neighborhood around was
thrown into Consideration last Monday,
when MIR. Burnett made the arrest. Fay
cite nv. TG,) Democrat
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
TTlhe Circulation or the Blood il Justly

Il
esteemed the greatest ordination of Divine
Providence; by that beating engine, the heart.
it is driven to all parts of the system, giving
vigor and strength TO the complicated ma
chinery of man. This living flood. whether we
sleep or wake. sailies briskly through the arte.
ries and returns softly through the veins. How
necessary that 1t should be kept free from all
impurlty. and yet how negligent many are, re-
specting this great essential to the enjoyment
of perfect health. DerangemeIt In the Liver
and Nerves is generally the primary cause.
and Jaundice. Indigestion and all the harrass-
ing feelings attending Dyspepsia. which makes
life a burden, result from 1t. suicide would
rapidly follow suicide, If there was no cure
No one Will suffer long, If he will use BAKE
PREMIUM BITTERS. They are peculiarly
adapted to the diseases OF the Southern OF
mate, and when taken according to direction
are a positive cure sof Diau hoa. Dysenfery,
Cramp Collie. Cholera Morhus, gde and Fever,
Sour S;osruch and almost every other Affection
arising from impuri'y of the blood O. alasf-
Sold By druggists and saantss aaercssats
every where,
| u. BAKER, Proprietor.
RiOGrno va
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Chromos framed, 24x30 Si.00, at STIFE's,

A TIMELY PRoTEsr.--A meeting Of mer-
chants of this city was held last Wednesday
evening, at the Office of White & Gordon, for
the purpose of protesting against the proposed
reduction of the license-t4x on drummers, and
also against the inquisitorial feature Of the
Bill proposed in the Legislature as to the mer-
chants license-law. Messrs. ]. A. Cochran
and ]. FL. Biaclsley were appointed to call the
attention OF the Legislature to the objectiona-
BILE and highly offensive feat4res Of the Bill
proposed.
Mr.. M. Erskine Miller presided at this Iaeet-
ing, and Mr.. John w. Todd acted as Secretary.