davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

HANDBOOK OF VIRGINIA.-Colonel
Randolph Harrison, Commissioner of Ag-
riculture, has issued under authority of
law and the regulations of the Department
over which he presides, the fourth edition
of the Handbook of Virginia. The
s cope of the work embraces descriptions of
the geological formations of the various
counties Of the State, with information of
the general adaptabllity of each for the
various products, etc. This is the best
edition which has appeared. Continuing
to improve asi often as issued, the public
have by this means a concise, and for the
purposes Of ready information, the most
valuable medium of knowing Virginia and
her resources, the paramount object be-
ing to furnish information to settlers and
parties investing their means in the State
1t is accompanied by lately-drawn and
accurate map of the State, with all the
newly-constructed railroads and other
means of information, usually obtained in
that way, 1t also has map showing the
location of the natural grand divisions of
the State. The counties are taken up in their
order of location in the grand divisions, to-
wit:-Tidewater, Midland, Piedmont, Blue
Ridge, The Valley Apalachia, Trans-Ap-
alachia. A cross section of this map gives
the elevations above sea-level. These
elegant maps were prepared for the Vir-
ginia Department of Agriculture, the first
by Frank A. Gray, Esq, of Philadelphia and
the latter by Maj. Jed Hotchkiss, OIL
Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

MR.. SEv. 2. KER.-This excellent young
gentleman, who for more than q year past has
been the assistant of Maj. jed Hotchkiss in q
portion of his field as well MS office work,
leaves the city this morning for the purpose
of securing employment in his favorite pur-
suits. He will probably find ample opportuni-
ty in Pittsburg to continue the prosecution of
his plans. He is just twenty-one years of age,
but has made himself efficient and proficient
in the variety and extent of the skilled and
scientific requirements which were essential
in giving Major Hotchkiss the valuable aid he
has rendered him, and who is much interested
in his advancement as he strikes out to new
fields to win it. In common with his many
friends we know that Mr.. Ker will be well re-
ceived wherever he may go, because his worth
will be known by his industry, his talents and
his fine bearing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Major Baker P. Lee has received his
Commission as Collector of Customs at
Yorktown, Va, vice Col. H. de B. Clay,
removed. This appointment was made some
time ago, but the commission was withheld
in order that further investigation of the
charges against the incumbent of the office
might be made. The Investigation was
made and the incumbent suspended. Ma
jor Lee was a prominent candidate for the
nomination for Governor before the recent
Virginia State Democratic Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Dispatches from Tashkend, in Asiatic
Russia, state that great earthquake has
visited that region. 1t damaged most of
the houses in the town of Bisheerzek, and
ruined the cities of Suluk and Belvodsk.
In the latter place church was shaken to
fragments while it was crowded with wor-
shippers, large number of whom were
killed: The earth opened in great assures
In Belvodsk and many people were swal-
lowed up.
Later advices state that fifty-four per-
sons were killed and sixty-four injured by
the earthquake. Shocks continue to be
felt, and the inhabitants are panic stricken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Those who wish to advance the interests
of the Democratic party in the present
important canvass should take the proper
steps to have every voter supplied with a
Democratic paper, and they should unite
with others in raising sum sufficient to
supply all in their neighborhood. Many
do not take any paper, and Republican
papers are sent gratuitously to many-all
such should be supplied with good Dem
cratic paper, and # would not require a
great sum in each neighborhood to effect
this purpose. The cheapest and the most
effective mode of increasing the Demo-
cratic vote, is to furnish Democratic news
papers to the voters. Each neighborhood
should, without delay, send us large clubs
at the low rates given above.
In making up clubs, the names need not
be confined to one Office. We will send to
any addresses furnished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

LET THEM COME AND WEICoME.-Iti is
said that Mr.. Wise expects to get Mr.. Lo-
gan to aid him in his canvas. We trust
that he will bring that gentleman into the
State, and we should like to know that the
fiery Blaine is to enlighten our ignorance
by repetition of his Augusta speech.
The more outside aid of this sort Mr..
Wise gets the better for us, and now,
while the nation is weaving olive branches
over the coffin of Grant, we will be the
better able to bring the unreconstructed
Logan and rebellious Blaine to their senses.
Let 'em come by all means, and the longer
they blow their war-horns the bigger will
be the answer of the Democrats to the roll
call at the polls.-NorfoM Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

When the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
passed into the hands of Receiver Tyler he
Immediately abolished many useless posi-
lions, and this is now to be followed up
with other curtailments. The position of
chief car inspector, occupied byJ. II. Brein
er at salary of 800 per month, has just
been abolished, and that of master of
bridges, master boiler inspector, and other
positions of like character, it is understood,
will soon meet the same fate.-BaH. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12
VirtUe in the Family.

There are all sorts and degrees of virtue,
and sometimes we are told hat virtue is its
own reward. Mr.. A. F. Evans of Burr's
Ferry, La, says, in writing about Browns
Iron Bitters: 81 have been the recipient of
it's virtue in my family to considerable
extent" This great iron tonic has superior
advantages as reliable family medicine.
Its power has been thoroughly tried, and its
virtues abundanttly proved. Nearly a
million bottles a year are sold by the drug
gists of this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

The INDUSTRIAL SoUTH.-This valuable
journal has been enlarged and has also in
creased its business relations and facilities.
The well known publishing house of B.
F. johnson & Co., Richmond, take charge
of that department. The editorial work is
still in the hands of its able and experienced
founders, Messrs. Mcdonald and Lee. 1t is
progressive, repre- sentative journal brim-
full of valuable information and should be
in the hands Of every business and profess
sional man in the South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Hay fever is type of cataarh having pecu-
liar symptoms. 1t is attended by an infiamed
condition of the lining membrane of the nos
trils, tear-ducts and throat, affecting the lungs
An acrid mucus is secreted, the discharge is
accompanied with a burning sensation. There
are severe spasms of sneezing, frequent attacks
of headache. watery and infiamed eyes. Ely's
Cream Balm is a remedy founded on q correct
diagnosis of this disease and can be depended
upon. so cts at druggists or by mail. Send for
circular Ely Bros, Druggists, Oswego, NY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12
REFORM.

LYNoHBURG, VA, August S.-Judge
James Garland, late of the Corporation
Court, the oldest judge and the oldest Ma
son in the world, died here tonight, in the
ninety-ffth year of his age. He commenc-
ed the practice of law seventy-three years
ago, and only laid aside the official ermine
two years since. He was man of remark
able intellectual development. He repre-
sented the Albemarle district in Congress
from 1885 to 1S41.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

The artillery from Fort Warren, while
firing the minute guns at the departure of
the remains of Gen. Grant from Mount Nc
Gregor, private Timothy Oldham, in ram
ming charge, was thrown violently to the
ground by premature explosion. The left
side of his face was torn open and the right
eye destroyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

In remembrance of the fact that MI.
Wise, in an outburst of devotion, called
General Malone his master, it is by no
means unapt for the Philadelphia Record
to say that "while both the candidates for
Governor of Virginia were Confederate
soldiers, only one of them belongs to Cen
eral Mahone.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

A stone-crusher has been purchased and
is now in position to McAdamize the road
between Ronceverfe and Lewisburg. When
shall we have the pleasure of announcing
that Mr.. VIM. A. Burnett, Clerk of the
Augusta County Board of Supervisors, has
received an invoice informing him that a
similar machine for Augusta county is ready
for shipment to Staunton?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

The banquet given by Cyrus W. Field,
of New York, at Richmond, England, last
week, was in commemoration of the twenty
seventh anniversary of the day when the
British war-ship Agamemnon and the Uni
ted States steamer Niagara completed the
laying of the first Atlantic cable between
the Old world and the new.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

GOOD PICTUREs.-Those now sojourning in
our city, should visit BERKELEY's FINE Pho
ToGRAPH GALLERY that they may see what
progress has been made in that beautiful art
and they should not fail TO have their photo
graphs taken. 1t only requires a few minutes
time. If you want a really good likeness and
fine picture. call at Berkeley's Photograph.
Gallery. in the Loeb building, corner of Main.
and New streets. jy22-4t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Carpie Barehead, a young Creek outlaw
was executed at Eufaula, Indian Territory,
on Tuesday of last week, in Indian fashion,
being shot to death while seated in his cof-
fin by the Creek Light Horse Guards. Car
pie was IS years old, and had
murdered all entire family, and recently
murdered preached.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

On the 9th instant large crowd of peo-
pie from Appomattox Courthouse assem-
bled and draped the house in which Gems.
Grant and Lee signed the terms of surren-
der in April, 1865, in mourning. 1t is pro-
posed to allow the draping to remain thirty
days out of respect to the memory of Gen.
Grant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

A convention of New York canal men is
to be held in Utica on the 10Th of August
to consider the enlargement of the canals
of that State and their being put in con-
dition of greater efficiency. The Memphis
Appeal suggests that "the improved Miss
issippi is the specter that haunts those
people and makes them move in the direc-
ton of enhanced canal facilities
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

CITY SCHOOL STATIsTICs.-The returns of
the city school census are in whole numbers,
between and 81 years of age, 1925. or these,
there are 597 white males and 500 females, 372
colored males and 495 females or those who
cannot read there are SO white males and 50
white females. 1S colored males and 125 fe-
males. There are 126 white males, 100 white
females. 1859 colored males and 143 females who
cannot write.
The law directs a census, also, ofthose under
five years of age. There are of this class. IA
white males and I29 females. 1877 colored
males and 123 females.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

The South is said now to contain 314 cot
ton factories, as against 1870 five years ago.
The number of spindles has been increased
from 713, $50 to 1,276, 422 and oflooms from
10, 222 to 81, S73.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

John Roach, the retired ship-builder, is
said to have contributed 100000 to the
Blaine campaign fund. And even that
magnificent contribution saved neither Jim
nor John.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Hon. VIM. A. Glasgow, of Fincastle, who
represented the Senatorial District of Rock
bridge, Botetourt, Allegheny, Bath and
Highland for the last four years, has de-
clined a reelection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12
FOR ATToRNEY-GENERAL
RUFUS A. AYRES,
OF SCOTT.
SPECTATOR FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The campaign which is now open will be
one of the most important that has ever
taken place in this State, and every voter
should be supplied with an active Demo
cratic paper, and that such may be the
case i'll this and the surrounding counties,
we will furnish the SPECTATOR to single
subscribers and to clubs at the following
very low rates-the money in all cases to
accompany the ORDER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Joe Reece, an escaped desperate from the
Jail of Fayette county West Va, was cap
tured few days since by Joseph Rollins
on Laurel creek in that county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Weare under obligations to Mr.. W. D.
Chesterman, Secretary of the Richmond
Chamber of Commenced for the proceedings
reports made by it for the year ending June,
1oo6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

We have received from Mr.. R. r. Farr,
Superintendent of Public Instruction, the
fourteenth annual report of the State Board
of Education. ..- G-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

THE LYNCHBURG ADvANCE-Captain
Thomas Whitehead, who founded the
Lynchburg Adpance, an evening daily,
which he has conducted with ability, has
withdrawn from its control. He is sue
ceeded by Major Robert H. Glass, vete-
ran editor of that city. Under his direc-
ton the Adrdnce will lose none of its
vigor and efficiency as political and news
journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

The Pocahontas Times, in summing up a
very pleasant review, after looking over the
fields Of abundant crops in the Greenbrisr
Valley, concludes with sound advice in re-
gard to wheat culture, advising farmers in
that section to SOW a larger acreage than
ever
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Ayers Sarsaparilla is designed for those who
need medicine to purify their blood, build
them up, increase their appetite. and rejuven-
ate their whole system. No other preparation
so we'll meets this want. 1t touches the exact
spot. Its record Of forty years is one Of con-
slant triumph over disease.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

A public meeting was held in Montreal
Sunday last protesting against the execu-
ton of Riel, the condemned rebel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

General Brent, invited by Gen. Hancock
to serve on his staff at the funeral obse-
quies of Gen'l Grant, is from Louisiana
He is sugar planter residing near New
Orleans. He was visiting at Wytheville,
Va, when he received the invitation. He
was a Major in the Confederate
Army. The Wytheville Enterprise says
che is most elegant and genial gentleman
and fine specimen of Southern manhood"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

On last Monday well-developed white in
FAINT bearing evidences of violence, was found
dead on Fayette street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

The Democratic State Executive Com
mittee have opened headquarters as hereto
fore in Alexandria. The Secretary, W.
W. Scott, is on hand arranging the prelim.
inaries for opening the campaign in earnest
Mr.. Scott, for the present, will be assisted
only by Mr.. Leonard Marbury, the assis-
tant secretary, but later in the canvass the
clerical force of the Office will be increased
Mr.. Scott, in order to give his whole time
and attention to the management of the
canvass and to avoid contact with the civil
service reform rules, has resigned his posi-
ton in the Office of Collector of Internal
Revenue in Staunton to which he was re-
Gently appointed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Gen. Gordon, of Georgia, who at Spot
sylvania Courthouse, Va, checked Gen.
Hancock's advance through the captured
commanded one wing of Gen. Lees army,
which made the last assaults upon Gen.
Grant lines at Appomattox, was an aide
to Gen. Hancock for the funeral ceremo-
MES at the burial of Gen. Grant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-12

Fruit Jars, Stone Jars, and Crooks, for
sale low. at CHAs. c. WHEAr's.
augl2 %
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-06
The Marble Quarries.

Col. Sam Houston, made what Is term
ed sand blast. ut the quarry. The re-
suit Is most wonderful. The rock was at
the base Of the hill. Several blocks were
thrown out, some of which will weigh
$500 pounds. This discloses the fact, THAT
the Hill is a solid rock. as quite large
wall is exposed to view. This IL what
Col. Houston has always claimed, but
which has been denied by the purely
''scientific men," Those who have ex.
amined the rocks which Col. Houston has
rolled aside. to be worked up, say, the
marble IS beautiful. The Col. leaves for
the city. to get tools to penetrate into the
hill. He says, as he goes in, the marble
will be better. He has several colored
men ut work, putting up large lime
kiln, and sill the nsighbos have bean
helping him. Quite large party are ut
work there to-day.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-06

Their Honors, Judges Noncure and
George, arrived in WINFIELD on Satur-
day last, for the purpose Of holding the
Circuit Court on Aond f9llowing.
Court was opened In due ornl 81 Mon
day by our worthy Sheriff. Quite an
array of counsel was present as follows
s. N. Brian, X. +. Milling and W. A.
Little, resident Attorneys; w. A. Strong,
OF st. Maurice, W. G. Mcdonald, OF Nat
chitoches, j. A. Dorman, of Saline, Geo.
Wear, Of Columbia and b. p. Ed
wards. of Sparta. All Of whom had theiI
separate cases well prepared for the as
sembling Of Court. UP to this writing,
no decisions have been rendered.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-06

From the Watchman, we learn that An
enterprise is ON foot, to build bridge
across the Castor ut the Beavers old place,
and that until the bridge can be built, .
free ferry will be kept at said crossing,
and that Ewin bridge On said stream will
be repaired, so as to admit passage to
Columbia. We wish the enterprise sue
cess. and just here we would drop the
gentle hint. that little printers Ink used
judiciously in VIM parish will avail
much toward making the enterprise Z
grand success. A word to the wise !,
sufficient.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-06

part Of the young lady to put IN end to
her existence. Mr.. S. 5. kirkpatrick.
whore name has been mentioned in con-
nection with this sad affair. promptly APP
peared before the Jury and testified in
straightforward, explicit manner as to
the facts within his knowledge. Our
space will not permit the publication Of
the entire evidence, neither do we deem
II important that we should do so; but, in
Justice to Mr.. Kirkpatrick and others con-
cerned, we append the substance Of his
Nf. K's-testimony.
8. 8. Kirkpatrick sworn, says: 81 was
acquainted with Miss Ida Shustsr. do
not know Of her having any poison ad-
ministered. She never asked me tc pro-
cure poison for her. She expressed no
desire to end her life after becoming
aware Of her condition. knew her cGn-
dition for three or four months; during
this time believe she aaksd mo to pre-
pare, Or procure her medicine to produce
an abostioo. procured none to have
that effect. when she made these re-
quests she did not threaten to end her
life In case did not procure the medicine.
{ do net know Of my own knowledge or
from any source what caused her death.
Isnevsr promised to marry Miss Ida. l
had conversations with Ida the latter
part Of April or the first Of May, and she
informed me Of her condition. then
asked her e her mother knew it and she
said not. told her to notify her mother
and that I would do all could to shield
her shame. She notified me the night
following hat shs had 20 Informed her
mother. never advised her to have an
abortion produced. left that entirely
with her. / was the druggist In this town.
ida, nor any member Of the Shuster fam
lily, ever procured Of my knowledge any
sxtract Of cotton riot or ergot from my
Drugstore. / did not carry vial of cot
ton root to Ida. A few days before left
here pr pared It at her instance. She
stated that she wanted It to try 70 pro-
uUcS M 8OOd tb@e4ss u ~ SAIO vhAA Oi - Sss
bio In my room In the drugstore, and !
think Jas. Underwood enptied it in the
original bottle. She asked me to bring II
but declined to do 90. do not know
nor have any way Of accounting for
Ida's knowledge of the effects Of this
medicine, except that her mother had
some Medical works IN the house. The
night before LEFT here i said to some one
to let me know IL anything happened a,
Shuster's. l requested this because nat
urally inferred and believed that her
mother would make an effort to produce
an abortion. Inferred this from NO real
cause further than that Nrs. Shustsr had
knowledge Of her daughters condition,
and that she attempted to force me to a
marriage contract with her daughter.
had carried no medicine to the Shustel
family few days before left; It might
b that ! carried box 81 pills or magne-
sia. I Aars not IL siisAsess idsa what eas-
ed lda,S dsatA.-Hosse Advocate.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-06

Mr.. E. W. Teddlie, has been to New
Orleans, and purchased fine lot OF goods,
and will open mp at st. Maurice, next
week. Mr.. Tsddlis Is too well known Ia
the mercantile line, to need any comment
from us. Suffice 1t to say that he will
sell at rock bottom figures for cash, As
cheap rs goods can be sold In any coun-
try store. The st. Maurice plantation
has been at up into town lots, and offer
ed for sale. We predict that nice tswn
will spring mp there shortly, especially II
such merchants IS are now in business
there, will pat up and continue. It Is .
nice shipping point, being situated on the
bank Of Red river, and NO streams, to
hinder passage there. at any season Of
the year. Mr.. TeddlIs respectfully co.
llcits slf Els old friends and castomes. to
give hIm ! call 1t St. Maurice, and he
will sstonish them 1t the low price he
win ell them goods aud groceries. He
will also pay TIE highest cssh pricp -
III kinds of country produce. a