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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

KILLED BY A FALL.-On Sunday of last
week, John Boles, aged 20 years, a son of
Mr.. Anderson Boles, who lives few miles
West of Fayette G. H., W. Va, whilst in
the woods, near that place, with several
companions, came to place where there
are two cliffs separated by chasm of great
depth, but only a few feet in width, attempt
ed to jump across, when his feet caught in
the rocks and he fell down the chasm a
distance of fifty feet and was killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Malone, of Virginia, and Chalmers, of
Mississippi, started into the Republican par
ty the moment the Democrats defeated the
aspirations of these men. They made their
way covsrtly, protesting their Democracy
until they had taken the full fedged Repub-
lican degree. This degree was taken by
Malone in 1883, when Arthur gave him
carte blanche to distribute Federal patron
age in Virginia. Since that time Malone,
the Virginia Outcast, has been singing the
praises of the Republican party and damn
ing the Democracy. Malone is now lead
ing the party that opposes individual free
dom, patriotism and responsibility. The
people admire consistency; they hate treach-
ery.-Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

GOT HIMSELF FIN A sCRAPE. The Ma
hone postmaster, at Dover Mines, in Gooch-
land county, refused to surrender his Office
Thereupon his successor lodged informa-
ton against the reoalcitrant Mahoneite,
who was taken before the U. S. Commits
sioner, at Richmond, and held to appear and
answer at the next term of the District
Court. The result will be to teach the &C.
cused that he cannot obstruct the mails
with impunity, and that he::is not "a bigger
man than Old Cleveland. "-Norfolk Land
marx.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

We do not think that there is a candid
man who witnessed the assemblage of the
Democracy of Rockingham in the Court
House on Monday last, who would say that
he had ever seen superior body of men
together in Harrisonburg for similar pur-
pose. 1t was really composed of the bone
and sinew Of the land, and was pervaded
throughout by degree of enthusiasm we
have never seen surpassed, possibly not
equalled.- ROckinqh0na Reqister, july 23rd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

T AND FOR SATE.-On 7,,se-
- day. the 18th day Of august at ii O'Clock.
II not sold privately. 1 shall offer at public
auction, the farm on which James A Strain
resided, situate "a miles from Brownsburg, in
Rock bridge county, containing 3O7 acres,
more or less. The land is of good quality, and
IN good state of cultivation, mostly In grass
chard, and has on 1T a good Brick Dwell q
lng-House:, convenient and well ar ss53
aaanged with all necessary out buildi gs, sIsA7
2Tenant houses. This property lis in y eood
nelgno orhood. convenient to churches mills
etc; and miles from Raphine Station, on the
Valley Railroad.
TERMs:-H cash, balance on a credit of I.23.
and years, in equal instalmsnts, the purcha-
ser giving bonds. bearing interest from date,
with good personal security and The title re,
tanned as ultimate security
E. N. STRAIN, Exscutrtx.
Jyz5-zt of James A. Strain,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

DAsTARDLY ATTEMPT.-On the 18th of
the month, at Sunnyside, in Fayette coun-
ty on the G. & o. Ry., some inhuman
wretch placed small dynamite cartridge
on the frog of the switch, at that place:
The engine drawing the way-freight ran
over it and had its front trucks badly dam
aged by the explosion. The track was
terribly torn up. and pieces of iron thrown
one hundred feet up on the. side of the
mountain. The wonder is that the engine
was not wrecked and the engineer and fire.
man killed.
Diligent search has been made for the
author of this dabolical attempt to wreck
train and kill innocent persons. When
caught and the crime fixed on the perpe-
traitor, the extreme penalty of the law
should be visited upon him.-Hinton (W.
Vd.,) Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

The fact that there were some 300 negro
delegates in the Malone convention. CON
trolled and led, as Riddleberger intimated,
by Malone, is sufficient to show the people
of Virginia what this coming canvass Is to
be. Mahone's idea is to have the negro to
rule his party. and then to rule the State,
and he will hesitate at no promises to
them, stop at nothing to excite, deceive
and influence them, and would sacrifice
the whole race if necessary to his ambition.
-Lynchburg Aduance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

We reproduce from the Dispatch the
following:
's1n 1880 Col. William Lamb, of Nor
folk, said in discussion at Princess Anne
Courthouse:
81 fought four years in the Confederate
army, and I consider it the greatest insult
that can be offered to say that I am a
Republican"
Col. Lamb presided over Mahone's Re-
publican convention On the 18th instant.
The above extract is fair specimen of the
inconsistency of the Mahoneites.
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

FOUND DEAD.-On Tuesday night last,
Mr.. w. S. Vanpelt, an aged citizen,
living on the farm Of Isaiah Brown, near
Dayton, in this county, was found dead in
field, and on Wednesday morning coro-
ner L. H. OFT visited the place and sum-
moned jury of inquest, who rendered a
verdict that he had come to bis death by
heart disease.-Rockingham Register, July
23rd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

VIRGINIA-INV AcATIoN-In the Clerk,s
" office. Circuit Court for Augusta county.
July 25th, 1885,
M1fmine, Bodman CO................. Plaintiffs.
VS..
David G. Mohler, Elisha G. Mohler. Isaac
Long and Elizabeth A. Long, his wife (nee
Mohler), Thos. ii. Gwynne and Magazine r.
Gwynne, his wife; (aee Mohler) Frances /. Moh-
Ter, and Thos. G. Hayes. Trustee
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to enforce the
lien of a judgment, in favor of the Plain.
tins, on an attachment against David G.
and Elisha G. Mohler, in the Circuit Court
OF Augusta County, rendered at the May
Term, 1885, for the sum of s., 1914, damages,
with interest thereon from March 2Sth 1885,
till paid, and the costs, and to subject the in
terests OF said David G. and Elisha q. Mohler
in the farm situated in Augusta county, known
as the Weyers Cave property, to the payment
of said Judgment, and to have partition there
of either in kind or sale of said land.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that David G.
Mohler Elisha g. Mohler, Thomas H Gwynne
Magdaline r. Gwynne, his wife, (Ylee Mohler)
and Thos. 6. Hayes, Trustee, are non-resi-
cents of this State, it is ordered that they do
appear here within one month after due publi-
cation of this notice. and do what is necessary
to protect their interests.
Teste,-
=, j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
M Munger p. u. jy29-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

MARRIED A SHORT TIME.-On Tuesday
afternoon of last week John Daniels mar
ried daughter of Mr.. Murkens, Of Mound
Junction, Illinois. Murkens, who opposed
the marriage, met Daniels at seven o'clock
that night and killed him. Murkens was ar
rested
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Miss Ida Kimball, aged Is years, daugh-
ter of Hiram Kimball, banker, of Bed
ford, Ind, on Monday of last week shot
and killed her betrayer, T. M. Giles, a mu-
sic dealer of that city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

A YOU'VE LADY SHOT AND SERIOUSLY
WOUNDED AT A PIC-NIC.-LURAY, VA :,
July %. To day the various Sunday
schools of Luray went on picnic excur-
sion to grove near White Post, Clarke
county Va. TIE pleasures of the day
were marred by the accidental shooting of
Miss Sallie Brubaker, daughter of John
H. Brubaker, who lives near this town.
Several boys were shooting at mark with
a cat-rifle, when ball glanced and pene-
trated Miss Brubaker's right side, infict-
ing serious wound. The ball was probed
for, but not located. The young lady was
brought back to Luray this evening ON the
excursion train. -Speciaz Telegram to the
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
PANTOPS ACADEMY,
DARNAssUs GRADED SCHOOL.

It'll. 1885. and will continue nine months II is
located in an Intelligent and moral communi-
ty an J, on account of the interest manifested
by the patrons. offers special advantages in the
way of board. &c. Instruction tn orough and
preparatory either for business. or the Col.
leges and University of Va.
For further particulars, address
E. o. PEALE, Principal
Parnassus,
JyzS-zm Augusta Co., Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Ell MAHDI REPORTED DEAD-Despatch-
es received at London last Wednesday from
Assouan say that Maj. Grenfell has tel
egraphed thither that messengers from Ga
bra report that Ell Mahdi died Of smallpox
on June goth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

VIM. Mitchell has again been arrested
and committed to Jail at Princess Anne G..
H., Va, on the charge of shooting John A.
Drummer, prominent citizen, at Virginia
Beach.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Samuel Vance, of Westernport, Nd, was
killed by lightning there last Wednesday
evening. He was about &c years old and
leaves a family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Here are some alarming facts. At the
close of the war this government had the
finest inland navy in the world, besides
some fine ocean ships of war. They cost
hundreds of millions of dollars Where
are they, or where are the proceeds?
Every year immense sums-high up in the
millions, have been appropriated to i'm
prove, repair and increase the navy. All
the millions are gone-lost, and still we
have no navy that we can depend on
nothing to defend our coasts All these
years we have had the Republican admins
tration. -Lynchburg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

GALE OF LAND.-The farm of James Car.
~ son. decd. three miles East of Browns.
ourg. containing 27O acres, will be sold on
saturday. the 18th day of august, 1885,
on me premises, at 9 O'Clock, P. NJ. The said
Iand VIII be started at the upset hid nj Eight
Dollar per acre, one thousand in hand two
hundred by the 25th of December next and the
remainder in one, two, and thu ee years. with
interest from sale. Bonds with good personal
security will be required. The land is we'll
Watered, and the buildings in tolerabIs condi-
tate las ~ cali
Jy29-3t EX'Or of James Carson decd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

1t is worth bearing in mind that Mr.. Wise
has testified under oath that he does not
admit Negroes, not even the best of them,
beyond his kitchen; and yet he desires to
see them put above white Democrats
Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Coon Knighten who lived Ga the Blue
Ridge Mountain has been arrested and COM
mitted to Jail in Madison county, charged
with killing his wife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
A LARGE TRANSACTION.

CIV. Va.), Watchmaa says
major Henry Robinson has sold his ell
egant residence, near Union, and his farm
of 1000 acres surrounding to Mr.. Oliver
Beirne, at 100000. Tho sale includes all
property of every description, except GER
tain fat CATTLE"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

The people of Virginia want no man for
Governor of the State who so far forgets
his manhood and independence as to pro-
claim chat he has master. The people of
Virginia want man to lead them, not one
who blindly follows the beck and call of
another, and, glorying in his subserviency,
exclaims: master, lead on; I'll follow
thee Hon. Jno. S. Wise will never be
the Governor of Virginia. Lead
~,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Leavenworth, Kan, has rendered re-
ception to young Kuhn, who graduated at
the head of the last West Point class. His
father is a poor blacksmith of that town,
and he got his appointment by competi-
tive examination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

On Saturday night Vice President Hen
bricks addressed fifteen hundred people at
Oakland Springs, Mich, speaking touch
ingly of the nations great loss ia the death
of Gen. Grant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

When the Republican party was in power
Republican love of country was great they
were patriotic or nothing. If an Exon
federate bushwhacker showed repentance
by manifesting willingness to vote the Re-
publican ticket, he got what he wanted in
the way of Office, and his sins were all for
given. The war was over, and the thing to
do was to look ahead, not behind. 1t isn't
so now. Every time an Ex-Confederate is
appointed to office a great wall goes up from
the Republican press that treason is being
rewarded and loyalty punished.
These editors ought to be ashamed of
themselves. They know the effect of the
course they are pursuing is to keep up war
prejudices that ought to have been permit
ted to die years ago. Their party is not
helped by it either, as they seem to suppose.
They simply make it impossible for their
party friends to succeed in a single Southern
State.-Kana,cha (W. Va) Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
In an article commenting upon the Re
publican platform, the Charlottesville JET.

fersonian says
'They charge the Democrats with un-
seating seventeen Republican members of
the last General Assembly and seating
Democrats in their stead, while the records
of the Senate and House of Delegates show
that in both bodies there were twenty one
contested election cases, and in only ten of
those were the seats given to Democrats,
and in only six of those ten were Republic
cans, who held the returns, unseated. The
records of the previous Legislature show
that with one single exception every con-
tested seat was awarded to Republican"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Capt. W. A. Hill, Locust Vale, Madi-
son Co., Va, says he used PowelPs Ferti-
lizsr last fall, on his wheat side by side
with other brands costing double the
amount of money, on land of same grade,
using the same quantity 600 lbs. to the
acre). The Powell's gave entire satisfac-
ton, doing better than the higher priced
articles. Write to Brown Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

KILLED BY KICK FROM BULI..-Mr
VIM. earn, an old former resident of this
county, on Saturday last, while driving a
bull from a lot to his daughters house,
near Lovettsville, struck it with his cane,
which caused the animal to kick back,
striking 81 r. G. in the stomach. The kick
caused his death. on Sunday night last. He
has been for some time residing with q rel
to his daughter, when the accident
occurred. He was in the 18th year of his
aoe.-Leesbwg (Loudo,u) Washingtonian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
Defendant.

W. Dcii Defen dant.
IN CHANCERY.
The object OF this suit is to have div rce c.
Ulnculo nldtrinaonii granted.
II appearing by affidavit filed that the
defendant, John w. Bell, is a non resident OF
this State, 1t Is ordered that he do appear here
within one month after due publication of this
notice, and 10 what Is necessary to protect his
interest. Teste-
J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
nuuson q Patrick, p. q. jy29-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

Sarah Cox has been arrested in Chester
field county, Va, on the charge of murder
ing her stepdaughter, Fanny Cox. with rat
poison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

The antiquity of paper money is again
forcibly brought to mind by. the announce
ment that in the imperial museum at st.
Petersburg there is a bank note issued by
the imperial bank of China in the year
1899 B. G. Think of It'll When Moses
had not yet been found in the bull-rushes;
when Egypt's civilization was at it's height:
when the gods of Greece and Troy were
still ill-defined creatures; almost seven GEN.
turtles before Rome was built, that bank
note was issued by a government which
has survived all those named and which to-
Gay pursues career that bids fair to
carry it forward forty centuries more
Petersburg Inder-Appeal.
Is not our respected contemporary mis-
taken in stating that at the time that bank
note is reported TO have been issued, in
1899 before Christ, 'NIoses had not yet
been found in the bull-rushes?" A hun
dred years before that time, in 1491 before
Christ, Moses liberated the Israelites from
Egyptian bondage. Is it, or not, true that
Jacob with his sons and their families, con-
sisting of 70 persons, migrated from Ca
naan to Egypt, 1706 B. c., and their pos
terity were, in that country, reduced to
slavery; and that after d residence of 215
years, they were liberated from Egyptian
bondage by Moses, the great Hebrew law
giver; and that after 40 years in the will
derness, they took possession of Canaan,
under the direction of Joshua?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
A Cheerful and Cheering Outlook.

As the Norfolk Landmark well says, IN
der this heading, .s'the people of Virginia
have vital interests at stake in the canvass
which we are soon to open. There are in
dividuals who can only see the loaves and
fishes; who forget Richmond and turn to-
wards Washington; who devote themselves
to Federal matters and lose sight of those
of the State but these, thank God are in
slender minority. The rank and file of
the party understand that the future, as
well as the present, of the Commonwealth
are involved; and we believe the whole
party will turn out manfully at the election.
We have to elect the Governor and other
executive officers, Senators, and members
of the House of Delegates. The Legisla-
ture in turn will give US our Judges, both
Circuit and County, so that you see at a
glance we have our entire Executive, Leg
islative, and Judicial machinery involved
in the contest. We cannot afford to let Mr..
Wise be made Governor if he can be de-
feated by honorable means. Still less can
we let the law making power OF the Com
monwealth be manipulated by Malone, and
the Judges be appointed at his nomination.
We have had some sharp and bitter expe-
riences throughout the State; and the peo-
pie have not forgotten how they suffered
from the greed of spoilsmen and the inso-
lence and injustice Of the gang that lately
held Office and abused it in all parts of the
Commonwealth. We have no doubt of the
rank and file. We believe, also, that those
who have given too much Of their time to
affairs in Washington will wheel into line
with an honest determination to do their
duty; and all our Convention has to do is
give us good ticket in order to sweep the
field"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

The late DR.. J. Staige Davis, of the Uni
versity of Virginia, had his life insured,
and the policy at the time of his death was
worth $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONFERENCE.-The
Democratic State Convention will meet III
the theatre in Richmond to-day at IL o CLOCK.
The Convention will be in session two days,
and it is considered certain that the first
days business will be limited to the organ
ization of the Convention, including the ap-
pointment of committees, and perhaps the
presentation Of names of gentlemen for the
nomination for Governor. 1t seems evil
dent that nothing is to be done in haste or
with a hurrah, but that, in view OF the I'M
portant issues involved, the most serious
consideration will be given to the platform
to be formulated and the candidates to be
placed before the people for their suffrages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

IfyOu want nice buggy and horse. hack
springwagon, or anything in the livery line
go to Thornburgs. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
OF
SALE OF
real And Personal PROPERTY.

By authority vested in me by the will, of
Thomas Shumate, decd, I will sell at public
auction. on the premises, on
Saturday, the 29th day Of August, 1885,
the Home Farm of the late Thomas Shumata
containing about
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
John W. Bell ..............'..D De

VIRGINIA-IN VAcATIoN-In the CLERKS
" Office. Circuit Court for Augusta connfv
July 25th. 1885, oo"A'''
Maria v. Bel. .....,,.,......... PLAINTIFF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
Personal Property

belonging to the estate of Thomas Shumate.
decd viz: Two Mules, one Horse two Cows
Belsteads and Bedding. Carpets Chairs. Bu-
reaux, Tables, one Settee, one Parior Carpet
Kitchen Furniture, Farming Implements, and
a variety of other articles.
Terms of sale of Land-One-fourth in cash,
the residue in three equal yearly payments,
bearing interest from date of SALE for which the
purchaser will execute bonds with approved
personal security, and title retained as ulti-
mate security.
Terms of sale of personal property made
known on day of sale.
A. B. LIGHTNER, Sheriff,
Admir- d. b. n. C. t. a. of Thos. Shumate, decd.
jy29-tds Wind. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29

The Finest Cigar for DC.
DRUGGISTS BEST MEDICINE"
Will sharpen the appetite.
Sweeten the breath
Purify the blood,
Aid digestion,
Fumigate your mother In-Iaw,
And do your heart power OF good.
jams BERKELEY q WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
VIRGINIA Female INSTITUTE,
STA UNION, "a.
Mrs. Gen. j. Il. B. STI ART. PriucipnI.
The next Session of Nine Months begins
September 18th, 1885.

Full corps of Teachers. Thoroughness an
OBJECT Comfortable homes. TERMS REA.
Day Pupils 1eceived at the usual rates
All TUITION FEES due upon entrance
.. FOR 1uIl particulars apply for Catalogues to
INC hlNClPAL jy29-8t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
sOAL ACRES.

situated about one mile east of Fishersville in
Augusta county, on the Waynesboro' road
This is very desirable tract of land with
good and comfortable buildings, particu- -
larly the Dwelling House, a fine Spring EHS3
in the yard, known as the Lawrence <Ha9H
Spring, and has upon it fine Apple Orchard
and variety of small fruits, such as Cranes
and any one wishing a comfortable home can
not do better. Neighborhood excellent, con-
venient to churches, schools. and railroads
will also sell on the same daY all the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
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 in 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, 1885-07-29

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