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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

DEATH OF CuAs. FENNo HoFFMAN.-On
Saturday week, Charles Fenno Hoffman,
whose writings in prose and poetry were
once the charm of the periodical literature
of this country, died at the State Lunatic
Hospital, near Harrisburg, Pa. He had
been an inmate of the Institution for up
wards of thirty years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

II Blaine played the game charged of let
ting the Malone delegation take seats SO as
TO bind them, he showed his shrewdness.
and being Radical it was all right. If he
made fool of Malone & Co., it is the best
JOKE OF the season. Hurrah for Blaine.
and the Malone papers.-Lynehbwg Ad.
rance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

BEECHER AGAINST BLAINE.-Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher is indignant over the nomi
nation of Blaine. He says from what he
knows about him he would not vote fo]
Blaine for any public Office in the United
States. He further says that if the demo-
Gratis nominate Gov. Cleveland he will vote
for him with pleasure-that if the republi
cans cannot elect decent President dem
ocrat should be chosen,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Mr.. Arthur having previously said that
he could not trust Blaine, who had '1ied to
him twice." sent dispatch to him, after
hearing of his nomination, rendering him
his heartiest support. Which shows the
sincerity Of the man who was for Malone
because Malone was for him.-Alerandrio
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

In speaking of the nominees of the Re-
publican party, the People, published in
Harrisonburg, says:
GIN all their services they have never
been charged with corrupt practices.
The People does not read the papers if
it be sincere in making that remarkable
statement. Blaine is charged by the press
of his own party with many Corrupt
PRACTICES" and it is chiefly on account OF
his corrupt practices that SO many of
the leading journals and prominent Repub-
licans SO earnestly protest against his nom-
ination and refuse to support him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

!. LEG BRoKEN.-On Saturday last Thomas
S. Frame, who lives at Walkers Mill, was
in the woods mile or two from home haul
ing saw-logs. While rolling log upon the
wagon, one of the skids slipped, and one
end of the log fell back with its full weight
upon his leg, fracturing the same just above
the ankle Medical aid was summoned,
and the leg put into position. Mr.. Frame
is suffering great pain IN the ankle joint,
which was severely sprained. He will
probably be confined to his room a month
or two.-Lerington Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

DEATH OF VENNoR, THE WEATHER
PRoPHET.-Henry G. Vennor, the weather
prophet, died in Montreal Sunday morning
of last week. Mr.. Vennor was 43 wears
old. He was born in Montreal, where his
father was wealthy hardware merchant.
His mother was Patterson and was Of
Scotch descent. Young Vennor was edu
Gated with his brothers at the leading
schools of Montreal, and subsequently
was graduated from McGill University.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17
A GOOD RECORD. The House of Repre-

A Coon RECORD.-The House of Repre-
sentatives has been derided for its inactivi-
ty, but it has already passed bills FORGETTING
nearly 10000 COO acres of land granted to
railroad companies in various States and
Territories. Industry of this kind is much
to be preferred, to experimental legislation.
The Senate will do well if it does as much.
Political and speculative education bills
may be very veil, but farms for the people
first
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Hot TIMES CoMING.-We may conf
IDENTIFY expect a savage fight in Virginia
for Blaine. The more his chances are i'm
paired at the North the more frenzied will
be the efforts to carry Virginia and other
Southern States in his interest. We must
pull ourselves together here, and finish
beating W. M. once for all.-NorfoM Land
mark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

LEwIsBURG FEMALE INsTITUTE.-At
the closing exercises of the Lewisburg Fe-
male Institute, of which Rev. M. L. Lacy
is Principal, diplomas were awarded to
Misses Amanda Austin and Belle Price. A
large number of the pupils, in various
branches, were awarded distinctions. This
is good school and should be literally
patronized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Senator Riddleberger says that the Dem.
ocrats have the advantage in Virginia.
They not only have The advantage in Viz,
ginia, but in many other States sufficient
to elect the candidates they will nominate
for President and Vice President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Sims, who refused TO be controlled by
Malone at Chicago, is beginning to speak
the truth of Malone, He says that Malone
is a tyrant by nature, and that his motto is,
ttrule or ruin,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Bob Ingersoll is the author of the appli-
cation of the words Plumed Knight
to Jas. G. Blaine. He used them in that
connection in the Cincinnati Convention in
1876, in his speech nominating Blaine for
President
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

John Brown is the negroes saint. They
believe they will go to him when they die.
And yet, according to Senator Logan, the
man for whom every one of them will vote,
Brown was villain of the deepest dye
Alexandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

ROANOKE CoLLEGE.-Att the recent com
mencement of Roanoke College, the media
in mathematics was awarded to Mark Evans
of Virginia; the medal in Greek, to D. G
Armstrong, Virginia; the medal IN oratorJ
to F. H. Hendrix, of S. c., and the scholar
ship in English to W. A. Smith, OF N. q.
Rev. Prof. Turner, of the Lutheran Fe
male Seminary, of Maryland, was elected
alumni orator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

At Viewpoints News Sunday afternoon Of
last week, during the storm, horse be-
longing to Colonel Gordon, of that place,
which was tied to telegraph-pole, was
killed by lightning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17
DESPERATE Political F1aHr IN Penn

7 DESPERATE POLITICAL FIGHT IN PENN
syLvANIA.--A desperate political fight took
place at Liverpool, Pa, Friday night a
week, at the receipt of the news of Blaine s
nomination. Several stal@arts became en-
gagged in a heated argument with some
Blaine men, and free fight ensued, in
which dozen men took part. Knives
were drawn and used effectually, and re-
volvers were discharged rapidly. When at
last the melee was quieted it was found that
three stalwarts were terribly wounded and
a number of other men slightly hurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

General Malone found great fault with
Messrs. Riddleberger and Wise for making
what they designated "social eall'' upon
Mr.. Blaine, month before the National
Republican Convention, saying "it was no
time to be making social calls of that kind. "
He wishes now he hadn't been quite so
previous in his fault-finding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

CONVICTED OF MURDER.-At Roanoke
city last Wednesday, Marcelia Ryan, the
poisoner of her husband, was found guilty
of murder in the first degree. The defence
moved for a new trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Ex-Gov. Daniel III. Chamberlain, Gre
publican), in speaking of the nomination of
Blaine, and tho platform upon which he is
placed, says: "To ask support for such a
candidate, party, or platform, is an open
insult to any honest man or Republican"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Hon. John S. Wise has introduced bill
in Congress to pay Jonas Lowman of this
county, $271 for stamps On seven barrels of
whiskey accidentally destroyed by fire. Said
stamps werepurchased from Collector Bolts
in 1878.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

The Rev. John E. Massey's flock of 81
ewes and 10 wethers yielded an average
clip of II pounds. Some of them sheared
II pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

ITO the Executors, Creditors, and all other
L persons interested il the estate of Rich
mond c. Valentine, decd: Take Notice,-That
in pursuance of the order entered in the cause
OF Valentine, j. A. Tvs Greiner & ais, pend
the 30th day of May, 1884. shall proceed, at my
office in Stanton, on Monday, July 2st, 1884, to
| state the accounts required by said decree-au-
diting the debts VS.. said estate, settling the
accounts of Joseph A. Valentine, the Ex'or Of
Richmond c. Valentine, decd &C.. at which
time and place you are CURED to attend.
jeI7-4t GEORGE M. HARRISON. Com'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

| ITO all creditors of L. Bumgardner & Co., and
| i all other persons interested in the causes
| OF "Bumgardner Il Company'S Creditors VS..
Bumgaw ner & Co., and "Davis VS.. Tannehill,"
| pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
| ty: Take Notice,-That in pursuance of the de-
cree entered in said causes. June It'll. 1884,
shall proceed, at my office in Staunton, on
Monday July 2lSt. 1884. to state the accounts re-
quired by said decree, at which time and
place you are required to attend.
jel7-4t GEORGE NJ. HARRISON, Conn.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

We are somewhat curious to know what
will be the action in the present crisis of
those sterling Democratic co followers of
Malone, who went with him because he
was better Democrat than Ben. Hill.
OF course, such simon-pure Democrats can
not, upon principle, support SO sturdy an
opponent as James G.. Blaine, whose whole
career has been consistent only in unquali-
fed, eternal opposition to every principle
of Democracy; first Wing, then Know
Nothing, now a Republican. Of course,
they cannot, upon principle, support him.
But principle or no principle, they will sup
port him just the same. Nous ueryons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Col. J. A. Price, prominent Republican
of Scranton, Pa, and President Of the
Board of Trade of that city, says he cannot
support Blaine for President of the United
States Mr.. Price says he regards Blaine
as the representative Of the most vicious
element in machine politics, and looks upon
the Chicago platform, on which the 'Plumed
Knight was nominated, as one Of the
most insincere and hypocritical documents
that ever emanated from a political body
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17
Ex-senator J. E. MCDONALD,
OF INDI ANA

With the popular Governor of New York
for President, and sold saddle-bags' OF In
diana for Vice-President, the Democrats
would have a 'twalk-over" on the presl-
Dental race-course.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

HOgshead's Administrators, &c vs.
~ HOgshead's Heirs &c.-I shall pro-
coed. at my office in Staunton, on TttesCinu Ju-
y 10. to take accounts required by decree Of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county, entered in
asserting claims against the estate of NJ w, d.
Hogshead, decd, are notified to present said
claims to me on or before the day herein ap-
pointed. JOS, A WADDEfI, Com,r
je17-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Night sweats, fever, chills, Malaria, dyspep-
sia, cured by ..Wells' Health Remover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

The report of the downfall of Berber, in
Africa, and the massacre of the garrison is
now confirmed. The 1900 men Of be gar
rison and 1900 Of the male POPULATED were
murdered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

No THEATRE TICKETS FOR CoLoRED
PEOPLE, Judge Benedict, in the United
Circuit Court at New York, on Tuesday of
last week, granted a motion made by Uni
ted States District Attorney Foster for a
molle prosequi in the case of Samuel j. Sim
gleton, who was indicted under the civil
rights act for refusing to sell tickets for
the Grand Opera House to colored man.
The motion was granted on the ground
that the law bearing on this subject was
unconstitutional, and Singleton was dis
charged from custody.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Bishop Simpson, of the. NJ. E. Church,
NORTH is very liz in Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17
OnnositiNn to Blaine.

1t would seem, from the out-spoken COM
ments of the Northern press and OF proml-
nent Wall-street politicians, that in the
nomination of Mr.. Blaine for the first place
on the Presidential ticket, the Republican
party has for once forgotten its cunning,
and has committed such blunder as to
destroy any chance that they might nave
had for successful issue of the campaign.
The malcontents, and their name is legion,
boldly avow their determination not to sup
port him in any event; some of them say
that perhaps they will not vote at all; others,
that if rhe Democratic nomination is made
with due regard to the commercial inter
ests of the whole country, their support
will be given that party. The detection Of
such men as Henry Clews, George VIM.
Curtis, OF Hmper's Weekly, Carl Schurz,
and other representative Republicans in the
citysof New York, too numerous to men
ton, warrants the belief that whatever
chances the party may have lad of carry
ing that State under another leadership,
have been entirely lost by his nomination.
All New York is in arms against him,
and as goes New York, SO go New Jersey
and Connecticut. Besides, of all men in
the party, he is perhaps the most distaste-
full to Massachusetts, whose people have not
forgotten, and, it is safe to say, never will
forget, certain unsavory truths that MIR.
Blaine disclosed in his memorable debate
| in the Senate with Mr.. Dawes. Indeed, when
in Chicago an ardent supporter declared that
Mr.. Blaine could be elected without New
York, prominent citizen of Massachusetts
replied that he would have the opportunity
of taking his chances without the aid Of
that Commonwealth also. Mr.. Blaine will
carry only the States certain to support the
Republican nominee in any event; to pre-
dict that he will carry any other, is in the
face of all the indications upon which a re-
suit can be predicated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

ITO all creditors of the estate of Robt g. Gill
l. keson decd and all other parties inter-
ested.in said estate: Take Notice,-Thati in pur-
suance of the decree entered in said cause,
pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, June End, 1884, will proceed, at my office
In staunton, on Monday 2lst July, 1884, to state
the accounts required by said decree. and
estateiof said Robt. G. Filkeson, decd, at which
time and place you are required to attend.
je17-4t GEORGE NJ. HARRISON Conn.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17
"Rough on Coughs" troches, l5c; liquid. 2;

Flies, reaches. ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice
cleared out by Rough ON Rats" l5c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

THE REPUBLICAN PARTY BELONGS TO
THE NEGROES In LIS speech at Chicago,
Fred Douglass said: "We (the negroes) do
not belong to the Republican party-the
Republican party belongs to u.s." The
white Republicans take exception to this
assertion, but there is much truth in it; for
without the vote of the negroes, the Re-
publican party would be in minority OF
5000 in the popular vote. OF the white
voters Of the United States, the Democrats
have majority of about 10000
Without the negro vote, the Republican
party would not have the ghost of chance
of success, and this Fred Douglass very
well knows, and hence he says that they
1.-THE negroes) do not belong to the Repub-
lican party, but that the Republican party
belongs to them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Mother Swans Worm Syrup, for feverish-
ness. worms. constipation; tasteless. 25c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Singing, irritation, all Kidney and Urinary
complaints cured by "Buchu- paiba." 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

THE PROBABLE TICKET-CLEVELAND FOR
PRESIDENT, AND MCDONALD FOR VICE
PRESIDENT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Rev. Alexander J. Baird, D. D., of Nash
vile, Tenn, died suddenly Sunday at thu
Park Avenue Hotel, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17
"Rough on pentist,,Tooth Powder. Try it. Is

For children, slow in development. puny and
delicate, use wells Health REVIEWER"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

WHAT THE DEMOCRATS Dip NOT Do
From Thomas Jefferson to James Buchan-
an Democratic administrations were clean
They never gave the country a Whiskey
Ring or Star Route thieves, Belknap or
Colfax, a Babcock or Credit Mobilier, q
Black Friday or Black Wednesday, inter
nal revenue spies and thieves. Landaulet
Williams, Kellogg or Keifer. They
never stole the Presidency. They never
furnished President who loaned his name
and fame to Wall Street thief with carte
blanche to make as much as he could by the
use of it.
Thank God they never did any of these
things, and this is reason why this party
Of clean hands should be restored to power.
-Sc0ttsrille Courier.
And this true catalogue of wickedness is
the reason, says the Lynchburg Ad0ance,
why the cry of Reform is going up from
every hill and valley. The Reform de.
manded, is one that cannot be had by. in,
Or through the Republican party. That
party must 60, and the mode and policy OF
the governmental adminis ration be reform.
ed in every department. There is not a
man in the Republican party, a man who
can be nominated for President, who has
not, in some way, (greater OF less,) been
besmirched.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Prevalence of Kidney complaint In America;
'.Buchu-palbav is quick, complete cure. 81
je17.ly COW f
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

My husband writes LADY, is three times the
man since using wells Health Remover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17
New Firm at the Old Stand.
CLOTHING, HATS
Gents Furnishing Goods.
LOU. T.. ABBY.

No. 81 Neac St., opposite Virginia Hotel.
Having bought the remainder of the stock
belonging to the late firm of j. W. Abby, will
continue the clothing business, by selling the
stock on hand at COST and LESS. Will also
add to the present stock such goods as may be
needed, and will be glad to meet the old Gus
toners, also as many new ones as will favor me
with a call. The business will be conducted
upon the same principles as the old has been
for the last 27 years. All goods guaranteed as
represented. No trouble to show goods.
TO my Old Customers ana FIiendS.-
My son having purchased the stock and good
will OF my old concern, will be on hand to as
sist in conducting the business, and will be
glad to meet my friends and customers, and
will only add, come in and help us.
jel7-3t +. j. w. abby.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Ladies' who would retain freshness and vivac.
ity don't fail to try "Wells' Health Renewer.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17
Rough on Toothache," instant relief l5c

Thin people. "Wells' Health Remover" re.
stores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, &c. 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

Nervous Weakness. Dyspepsia, Sexual De.
bility cured by "Well's Health Remover" 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

encyclopaedia" great kidney and urinary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

"Ro~gh on Rats" clears out Rats, Mice. lsc
"Rough on Corns," for Corns, Bunions. 15c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

'LUsUs ."-On Saturday last,
T. M. Offenbacker, Esq, brought to this
office curiosity as wonderful as it is rare.
1t was an adventurous, or superfluous up
per iawbone which Mr.. o. had skillfully re-
moved from two months old cold belong
ing to Isaac Aleshire, ST., living near Al
ma, in this county. This third jaw was re-
moved more than fortnight ago and the
colt is still thriving, and evinces no regret
for having strayed from the good old way,
being now, so far as we know, convert to
DR.. Offenbacker's way of thinking. This
extraordinary appendage was situated on
the side of the true upper jaw between the
eye and ear of the colt. sWhen the colt
took nourishment the upper lip of the spu-
rious jaw-the prehensile organ of this ami
mal-would work spontaneously with the
true upper lip. 1t was provided with teeth,
but no tongue.-Page Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

LN1sher d ais. VS.. SwartzeI's Admir-
~ Persons asserting claims against Henry
Swartzel, decd, are notified to present said
claims to me, on or before Monday July H. 1884,
at my office. in Staunton.
jel7-4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

MURDER FOLLOWED BY LYNCH LAW
In Russell county, on the farm of Harvey
Osborne, in Castlewood Valley, on June
9th, two of Osborne's little boys were pick
ing strawberries in field near their faith
er house, when large negro boy joined
them. The older white boy soon left the
field, when the negro ordered the other boy
to leave also. He refused, whereupon the
negro placed pistol at the little fellows
stomach and fired, the ball passing out near
the spine. The negro dragged his victim
to sink hole near by to conceal the yet-liv-
ing child, who cried aloud. Becoming
frightened, the negro fled, but soon went
to the house and informed the mother that
her child had shot himself The mother
ran to the dying child, who lived long
enough to reveal the truth. The negro was
arrested, but Friday night was hanged On
the high road by party of masked men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-06-17

The PITTsBURG REUNION.-At Pitts
burg, Pa, recently, there was a pleasant
reunion of the Sixth Pennsylvania Cavalry,
in which several officers of the Sixth Vir-
ginia Confederate Cavalry participated.
These regiments frequently met in deadly
encounter in the Shenandoah Valley and
Eastern Virginia during the late war, and
the survivors of each had occasion to hold
in high esteem the bravery of their oppo'
nents. A feature of the reunion was the
cordial reception extended to the visitors
from Virginia and the enthusiasm elected
by the speeches of Col. D. A. Grimsley and
Capt. Duncan, of the old Sixth Virginia.
Among others present was Capt. E. T
Jones, Of Rappahannock. The occasion
was creditable to all the participants.