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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17
Let us have good roads.
For the SPECTAToR.l

We are glad to see there is some DISPOSE
ton on the part of our people to have the
public roads improved, having at last learn
ed that road-laws enacted every year, will
make US no roads; consequentlysmanyc iti-
zens cut off, as it were, from market GEN.
tres and shipping points, having resolved
that useless expenditure of time, money
and labor on many of these old plantation
line-centennial roads over hills and hol-
lows, must be, in consideration of economy,
policy, profit, convenience, and for the gem
eral benefit, besides the general develop
nfent of our county, now at period
of push and progress-improved by changes
in the old roads, and the construction of
new roads wherever needed.
The people pay heavy tax for roads;
therefore let US have good roads, and reduce
our tax thereby-hence we think the cry of
bad roads! bad roads! must be stopped, or
go on improving the old and locating new
roads, paying for the damages done, all
benefits to the property considered. 1t is
to be hoped our authorities will see the USE
less expense on old worn-out roads, grant
changes and new roads, where demand and
evidence justify it. In the past, little at
tention was paid to roads running east and
west. Now since railroads have been made,
first. class roads are needed, leading to the
established shipping points on these rail-
roads. By the improvement of our county
roads, we invite capital, add value to our
property, such as will soon repay the outlay
for additional Improvement of the public
highways. Now let us, as taxpayers,
be generous; for all have claims. Those
living near the markets, accessible by good
roads, should aid those who market their
products at much heavier expense of
wear and tear, time and labor, trudging
over, especially, these old worn-out roads
Give the farmer good roads; save labor and
| save money. TxP.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

If man, who has allowed to him his
homestead exemption, thereby demon
strates that the debt against him is dis
honest one. then Attorney General Blair,
who has claimed and has had allowed him
his salary exemption, has thereby demon
strated that the claim of the State against
him for Improperly drawn fees is an unjust
one.
The Court of Appeals has decided that
the salary of Attorney General Blair can
not be taken to pay the claim of the State.
This is the extent of its decision, but At
torney- General claims it as great judicial
vindication. Winchester Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

PROHIBITION IN GEoRaIA.-The Geor-'
gia Temperance Convention concluded it's
session last Thursday. Resolutions were
adopted petitioning the Legislature to pass
general local-option law at it's session
next month. Of the 1873 counties in Geor-
gia 30 have restricted the sale of liquor
and so have absolutely prohibited it. 1t is
thought that more. than half of the 3S
counties where the sale of liquor is now
unrestricted will be carried for prohibition
if the Legislature passes the law asked for.
The resolutions declare that temperance
must not be mixed with politics, and in
the election for members for the State at
large of the executive committee two
Democrats and two Republicans were
chosen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17
COP art BRSHIP,

On the LIST of June. 1885, C. W. WARDEN, by
purchase of an interest. was admitted mem.
Der of the firm of Hunter & Co., Booksellers
and Stationers, and the business will be con-
Quoted as heretofore under the old firm name
and style of Hunter & Co.
We beg our many patrons to accept our
thanks for encouraging substantially our
efforts to serve them, by the liberal support
they have so constantly and faithfully given.
and we wish each one to feel that they have
contributed to whatever success our business
has attained The new firm will strive to merit
their continued and increasing patronage.
On account of this change of firm our patrons
who owe us will readily recognize the neces-
sity of settling at once their accounts to the
LIST June. aud we trust this announcement Will
insure a prompt response from every one, and
that no further action will be required.
iuueI7-tf HUNTER & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

GALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE AND
= LOT AT NILLBORO' DEPOT, BATH
COUNTY. VA.-By virtue of decree of the
circuit court of Bath county, Va, pronounced
on the - day of September. 1884, in the chan
Loyal for, &c, are Plaintiffs, and LoyaIps
Admir- and others are Defendants, will offer
at public auction, at MillDore' Depot, on
Saturday. the 18Th day Of July, 1885,
at IL o'clock, NJ the valuable House and -
Lot now occupied by w. ID. Loyal, HssH
within few hundred yards the depot. s&sIH
The House is in excellent condition, only re-
Gently built, two stories high, with an ell, con-
tanning six good rooms,
The lot embraces about two acres, with
good water. and a fine young orchard. 1t Is
and desirably located and Will
make a comfortable home
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay costs of suit and sale, and the balance up
on a credit of one, two, and three years.
jel7-tds s. H. LETCHER, Com'r.
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VALLEY NORMAL.
THE REGULAR SUMMER SESSION
Or THE
At MT. CRAWFORD,

AT MI. CRA WFORD,
Will begin July It'll, 1885, and continue six
Weeks.
AS this Institute is known to most of our
teachers. we propose to call attention only 10
the reduction in expenses.
Good, substantial Board will be furnished,
per week. at. .....::.;:. .......... .;.....si.M
Tuition, per session, $500, or per week.. l.25
Room and Bedding. per month.........40 to so
We have now the most economical arrange
ment we have ever been able to offer our teach
ers and believe that many of them will avail
themselves of the opportunity.
Mt. Crawford Station, on the Valley Branch
of B. & O. Railroad is within one and a-half
miles of the School, and conveyance will be
found at the station by writing to the Princi-
paI a few days beforehand.
41- The school work will be conducted prin-
cipally by topics, yet any text books you may
have will be found serviceable for reference.
n For any information not found in this
circular, address the Principal,
G. H. HULVEY,
jelO-4t* Mt. Crawford. Va.
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Very respectfully,
w. NJ. CRAWFORD, NJ. d.
NARMERS,
READ THE FOLLOWING:

STAUNToN, VA, May Goth, 1885.
am pleased to be able to speak favorably OF
q fertilizer manufactured by Mr.. Reeves Gait
OF this city.
After a careful analysis found it to contain
about the average percentage of phosphoric
acid and potash of the best high-grade fertili-
considerably higher. In this fertilizer, the
price falls several dollars below its comm ial
value. This is a point greatly in its favor.
to be appreciated 1t is value of so much per
pound placed upon each constituent; take am
monia for instance: A committee Of chemists
Stations, which made these valuations. has
placed a value of twenty cents per pound upon
ammonia Now let US take this fertilizer II
contains upwards of three per cent of ammo.
mia. This would be over sixty pounds to the
ton, or a value for ammonia alone of more IMAM
twelve dollars per ton. The sum Of the value
of the other constituents found In the saline
way gives the commercial value.
This fertilizer is in an excellent condluon ior
drilling. owing to its low percentage o. d. mons
ture. FRANK W. TRAPHAGEN' IN. ..
Analysts of Blood Bone. and Flesh Fertilizer.
Manufactured By Reeves Catt, Sfdunton, pa;
Available Phosphoric Acid 8 TO- per per Ct e.
Insoluble :. ........ea 10 per G.
Total :. % 70 70 per per Gu g.
Potash ......;.1 70 Q per Gu
Ammoni FRANK W. rRAPaAGEN. 1PPf RI ID D.,
Stau nton Male Academy, Stanton, Va.
would respectfully invite the careful atten-
ton of farmers to the chemical analysis and
the price of the above named fertilizer. Also
to the fact that by purchasing from me you
for my fertilizer will be expended largely In
our own community.
respectfully invite al consumers OF dedt
brook Street, and inspect the fertilizer in bulk.
Truly yours:
unet''" sn'A % a.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Mahone's old tactics will be used again
in the ensuing contest and the blacks will
be appealed to as Of yore, to vote unitedly
against the Democratic candidates. For
the negroes, who are thus used by the
Boss and his leaders, we feel only pity, but
for the willy demagogues who use their vic
Tins to strike at better and nobler men
than ever they we're, We show no quarters
and ask none for ourselves.
Without the aid of the negroes Malone
is political cypher. With them he is de-
feated if the white Democrats do their
duty Oanvile Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

GERMAN REFORMED CHASSIS. Ger
man Reformed Chassis was in session at
McGaheysville, Rockingham county from
the 9th of May to the LIST Of June inclu-
sive. The next session will be held at
Timberville, Rockingham county, the
Thursday before the full moon in May of
next year.
: The statistical report shows the Chassis
to contain 10 ministers, 10 charges, 2,1s7
members and % congregations. Amount
of money raised for congregational pur-
poses, $7,795; for benevolent purposes,
$1,567; addition of members during the
year, 14S; No. of deaths, SO; No. of Sum-
day School scholars. 1888.
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ITO CURE OR NOT TO CURE.-Tbat Is
the question and the only question which
affects in the slightest degree the interests of
such persons are afflicted with dyspepsia,
disordered bowels, loss of appetite, nervous
headache, constipation. and such other dis
eases as have their oragin in improper diges-
ton. We admit that sufferers had better bear
their ills than resort to remedies that they
know not; out when they have the assurance
of their friends and neighbors that BAKERS
BITTERS are an unfailing remedy for these
complaints; that they purify the blood,
strengthen the nervous system, quicken the
liver, enliven the mind, and expel all improper
1t is little strange that all who
suffer do not. seek relief by the use of them.
These BITTERS have now borne the test of
time, and from their curative powers have be-
come an established family medicine In this
section of the country: Their properties are
without fear of injury, and will prove an IN
falling tonic in all cases of loss of appetite.
Sold by Druggists In Staunton and else
where E. BAKER,
Proprietor, Richmond va.
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Health, Wealth. and Hanuiuess

Are more intimately connected with sound
stomach and coed condition of the blood
than most people suppose. Thin blood
means weakness, languor, and misery. A
dyspeptic stomach means all the horrors
you can think of. Browns Iron Bitters
means enriched blood, good digestion,
healthy appetite, sweet sleep and vigorous
strength. Mr.. Henry Hallam, South nth
street, St. Louis, says. Crowns Lon Bit
te1s relieved me of dyspepsia, purified my
blood, and gave me an Appetite Thou
sands of others testify in the same way
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

MARRIAGE OF GEN. BUcKNER.- Gen.
Simon B. Buckner, of Kentucky, was
married in Richmond Wednesday evening
to Miss Della Claiborne, daughter of Maj
John H. Claiborne, one of Richmond S
most prominent citizens. The ceremony
was performed at the residence of Howard
A. Claiborne, the BRIDES uncle, by the
Rev. Joshua Peterkin, of St. James's
Episcopal Church. Gen. Buckner is we'll
known as a gallant Confederate officer,
while the bride has been one of the lead:
ing bellies in Richmond society, and is re-
lated on both sides to Gen. George Wash
ington and his wife. Gen. and Mrs. Buck
ner left that night on Northern-bound
train.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17
ROCkBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS
FOR SALE.

By virtue OF decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, Virginia, rendered on the 9Th
day of July, 1884. in the cases of Porter and
wife vs. Frazier, &C.. and two other suits,
which decree was affirmed by the Supreme
Court of Appeals on the 18th day of March, 1885,
the undersigned. appointed Commissioners
for the purpose, will offer for SALE at public
auction, on the premises, on
Wednesday,, the 12th day Of August 1885,
this celebrated Watering Place. For
medicinal qualities, no waters in the Two
Virginias" excel these. In accommodations
Sulphur alone surpasses the Rock bridge Alum.
Six or seven hundred guests may be accommo-
dated. 1t is accessible by Railway branching
from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, to q
point within two niles of the Springs in Rock
bridge county.
The Tract contains about 1000 acres
1t lies between North mountain and Mill
mountain, and with the large and well -
arranged Hotel building and Cottage NXH
ranges, 1t constitutes a beautiful group s&sI2
in lovely valley. Apart from its value
Summer resort, the sales of the Water and
Alum Mass would alone justify an investment
at a handsome price,
balance in five equal annual payments to be
secured by bonds, with approved sureties
therein, bearing interest from date, and by re-
tention of title as ultimate security.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN,
F. s. BLAIR,
WILLIAM A. ANDERSON,
HUGH w. SHEFFET,
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
Commissioners.
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STOCK SALE. have W. S SaT
Saturday. June 27th, 1885,

Saturday, June 27th, 1883,
at the Wagon yard of John f. Beard, in Staun-
ton, Va. Our stock sales are now an assured
success. At our second sale on June 18th, we
sold more than double the amount sold at our
first sale, and our next sale (the 3rd) promises
to be even larger than the last. We Will have
nice lot of Horses, Cows. end Young Cattle,
at our next sale. We have several buyers for
Jersey Cows and Heifers, also young and fat
any time up to day of sale. Buyers OF stock
are invited to attend all our sales, as we think
we can make it to the interest ofall parties both
buyers and sellers. to be present. All Stock
adUeTtised free of cost. We advise an early en-
trance of stock, so we can advertise the same
before day of sale. We refer to the Augusta
National Bank, The National Valley Bank,
and the Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation of Staunton, Va Sale at 10 O'Clock, a. m.
Respectfully, &c,
E. NJ. CUSHING & SON,
jel7-2t Auctioneers.
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MARSHAL FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT

MARSHAL FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT
OF VIRGINA.-On last Friday, the Presi-
dent appointed Sam'l. L. Graham to be
United States marshal for the Western dis
trict of Virginia. Mr.. Graham was for
merly clerk of the Circuit Court of Taze.
well County, and is at present resident OF
Buchanan county. He was one of the del
egates from Virginia to the Charleston con-
vention of 1860.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF \ NICE
" LITTLE FARM, NEAR STAUNTON.
VA.-By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, at its May term, 1885, in the
cause OF Donaghe's Ex'or VS.. D)naghe's Wild
ow, &C., therein pending, we VIII. in front OF
the Courthouse of Augusta county, on
Saturday, July 10Th. 1885,
sell the farm of the family of W. W. Donaghe,
Jr.. decd containing ITO acres.
This farm is on the Staunton and Church
vile road, about l mile from Stanton. Ex-
cept what is in woods, enough to give fuel
and fencing for it). it is well set in grass
in a good state of cultivation; naturally pro-
ductive; has on 1t a well of good watar near
to market, schools, churches, &C., and would
make desirable home.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash enough to pay the
costs on the petition of ]. F. Efinger, General
Receiver, &c, and expenses of sale: the bal
ance on a credit of one, two, three, and four
years after, with interest from day of sale (in-
terest payable. annually purchaser to execute
bonds. with approved personal security, and
title to be retained as ultimate security, for the
deferred payments.
H. ST. G.. TUCKER,
A. G. GORDON,
mi ccin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

In one hundred counties of the State OF
Georgia, out of total of one hundred and
thirty eight counties, there are laws re-
stricting the sale of intoxicating liquors.
In eighty counties there are absolute pro-
hibition. No county that has tried pro-
hibi5ion has gone back to the system of
license.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

BRITISH MINIsTRY.-Mr. Gladstone an
nounced in the House of Commons Monday
that the Earl of Salisbury had consented to
form new ministry, and Parliament adj
journed until Friday, when it is expected
the new programme will be declared. A
meeting of conservative leaders was held at
the house Of the Marquis of Salisbury Mon
day, and the ministry agreed upon will be
submitted to the Queen on her return to
Windsor Castle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

KILLED BY HIDDEN AssAssIN.-James
Griffin, colored, was shot and instantly
killed in York county on Saturday, ten
buckshot entering his breast, by a hidden
assassin. A colored mai named Butler is
in Jail charged with the crime. Tire shoot
ing was unprovoked.
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West Point Academy.
GRADUATION DAY EXERCIsEs-FITZHUGH
LEES GREAT POPULARITY.

The final exercises at the United States
Military Academy at West Point took
place Saturday, and consisted in the de-
livery ofthe diplomas to the members of the
graduating class by the Secretary of War,
and speeches by Brig.-Gen. David s. STAN
ley and Gov. Hoadly, of Ohio. Lorenzo P.
Davidson, who passed No. 10 in the gradu-
ating class, was absent Saturday. having
been court-martialed for INSTRUMENTATION
during drill. He will remain at West
Point without furlougb, and his diploma
will be given him when he shows he is
able to submit to discipline. 1t is reported
that his punishment will consist partly in
depriving him Of his right to twelfth choice
of place in the army, which would have
given him cavalry position, and that he
will now get the thirty-ninth, or last choice
in the class, which may land him in col
ored regiment, and at all events is likely to
influence his whole career in the army.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, Of Virginia, who was
present at the Academy in his official ca
pacity during the whole of the commence
ment exercises, was warmly received by
every one, and especially by the ladies,
who, in the words of New York cores
pondent, "put his gallantry to strong
test without straining it, by persistently
seeking him out during whole fortnight"
The same correspondent, describing his
modest appearance on the stage during the
exercises Saturday, says: "He does not
know that the entire post has been talking
all day of his eloquent, ardent, poetical
speech of Friday night. In it he told of
his cadet life before the war, when his un-
Gle, Robert E. Lee, was in command. He
said since the rebellion had to be, it was
better to have it behind than to have it
coming, as the boys did in his day. Vir-
ginia and the whole South, said he, are in
terested in preserving the glory and unity
of the nation, and realize that to have a
healthy whole all the parts must be
healthy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

OUTRAGE IN FREDERICK CoUNTY.-Sev-
eral days ago negro named Charles W.
Robinson, aged IS years, was committed to
Jail in Winchester charged with a criminal
assault ON a small white child, Bessie Man.
uel, residing near Middletown. 1t is said
that he enticed the child into barn and
committed the crime. The facts were not
generally known until Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

PosTMAsTERs.-Among others, the fol-
lowing were appointed Postmasters last
Thursday
i. A. Beaver, at Brownsburgh, Rock
bridge county P. A. Highland, at Lips
COMP, Augusta county; William r.
brown, at Larkin's Factory. Madison coun-
ty; w. H. Martin, at Riversville, Amherst
county Joel Kendall, at Callaghan's, ALE
ghany county; Jerome A. Hesson, at
Walkers Ford, Amherst county.
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jel7-tds Fancy Hill. Rockbridge Co.. Va.
ME O'C0NNELL LITHIA WATER.

The proprietor has in his possession certif-
Gates OF prominent physicians and citizens
certifying to the remedial virtues OF this val
liable and remarkable water. Tho following
among the many recently received Is submit
ted to the afli ted. Read carefully the letter
from the per of DIR. Crawford. prominent
and skillfui practitioner of this county =
II Mt. SIDNEY, May 10, 1885.
Michael O. ConneU, EsQ.-Sir: 1t affords me
great pleasure to certify to the wonderful eff
fects of The CConnell Lithia Water, especially
in the treatnse nt of urinary diseases of chron-
that of Major Wilson, q farmer about 81 years
of age, who has been great sufferer for some
time past with disease of the urinary organs
A tier having made use of all the best medical
treatment be could possibly procure, with but
little Improvement in his present condition, 1
la Water at O'Connell's spring trial. After
some pers uasion he consented to do so-and
start ed sometime during the month of Septem-
DER, 1884. He remained at the Spring about
two or three months when he returned to his
home greatly improved in his general health
and decided Improvement in his local con-
dition. He will return in few days to spend
the present summer at your Spring. While
know bIts little of the analysis of the water, l
can safely say from what has come under my
i'm IN ed late observation that the Lithia water
from your spring Is equal, If not superior, to any
other mineral mater in the treatment of lninary
diseases.
Very respectfully,
w. NJ. CRAWFORD, NJ. D.
For further particulars address the proprie-
tor, enclosing stamp for reply.
MICHEL O'CONNELL, Propr.,
O'Connell Lithia Spring,
STRIBLING SPRINGS P. o.,
june7 Augusta Co., Va.
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FORAKER'S NOMINATION FOR COVER
NoR.-The Republicans of Ohio enter upon
their fall campaign with several ill omens.
Their nominee for Governor is Foraker,
s'Foster's man," who was defeated by
Hoadly when he ran before the same office.
AS men who went to the convention to vote
for Beatty's nomination, suddenly and
mysteriOusly turned about and voted for
Foraker, it is charged that the latter was
not fairly nominated. As for the platform
it is pronounced by the New York Euening
Post "dreary reading" and even the New
York Commercial, which is not tainted
with mugwumpism, expresses the view
that the convention did not hit upon the
way to win this year. Ex-Congressman
Frank Hurd thinks the Democrats will
win.-BaN. San.
1t will be remembered that Foraker
made speech in the Opera House in this
city during the last Presidential canvass
He is a very fine speaker. and made an
able, ingenious, and plausible speech on
that occasion. We consider him an excel
lent stump-speaker. When Judge Foraker
spoke here, he referred to his defeat for
Governor at the previous election, and
boastfully predicted that he would be elect
ed at the next election for that office; 1t
now remains to be seen whether he will
be able to verify his prediction. Foraker
is running on bloody-shirt platform.
The result will show whether that gar
ment has lost it's effect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

APPOINTMENT OF THos. W. WALLER
Mr.. A. L. Elicit, collector of internal rev.
enue, has appointed Mr.. Thomas W. Wal
Ter, of Spottsylvania county, deputy col
lector for the first division of the Second
Observation-Disclosures at Fredericksburg.
Mr.. Waller will qualify at once, and before
doing so will resign his membership of the
Board of Directors of the Western Luna
tic Asylum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-06-17

Miss Cleveland, the present mistress of
the White House, once wrote: "God sees
in the fearful cry of the bruised and baffled
mother, sister, wife, His own argument for
the utter extinction Of Intoxicating bever-
ages, the suppression, root and branch, of
the liquor traffic"