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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

A GRAND HISTORIC FIGURE.-The Jew
is grand figure in the history of humani-
ty. We doubt whether any other race
under the sun could have endured what his
has and escaped, first degradation and then
destruction. But the Jew has stood up
against world in arms. He has defied
torture, outrage, all manner of injustice,
and has grown in strength and dignity.
He is conquering his way in the world
purely by moral qualities, and what Eng
lish is to languages, the Jew is to men.
Evidence of this is not wanting in many
parts of the globe; but a conspicuous illus
tration of what we have said is found in
the fact that Lord Rothschild has taken
his seat in the House of Lords. In France,
England, and the United States the Hebrew
subject, or citizen, stands now on plane
with the loftiest and the best; and it is to
be hoped that the race and religious pre-
JUDGES of Russia and Germany may soon
be broken down by the hands of Justice
Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
Democratic Nomination for Governor.

A great many names have been suggest
ed as the probable candidates for Cover,
nor on the Democratic ticket to be nomi
mated in the State Convention which will
meet in Richmond on the 80 tn instant. II
the selection be made from those who have
been prominently mentioned, we think
that Gen. Fitz Lee will be the man; but it
may be that some one will be nominated
who has not been mentioned in that con-
nection, and, in that event, we think it
probable that Hon. Chas. T. O'Ferrall W i'll
be the nominee. His brilliant, energetic
and successful canvass in Southwest Vir-
giuia during the Presidential canvass made
him so many friends in that section that be
would be quite acceptable to the Demo-
Gratis there, if they. find that they cannot
secure the nomination of one of the candi
dates from that part of the State. We are
sure that the Democrats in the Southwest
would give o. Ferrall cordial support, for
they feel that they owe him debt of graf
itude for the canvass he made there in be-
half of the party last Fall, and they know,
too, that his views on the debt question
were in accord with their own-that he
was an open and avowed Readjuster till
the court decided against his views, when
he submitted, as in duty bound, to it's de-
cision.
Taking this view of the field, If the race
is to be won by a clark horse" we think
it probable that O'Ferrall will stake the
stakes" If, as is more than probable,
John S. Wise should be the Republican
nominee for Governor, and O'Ferrall
should chance to be the Democratic nomi-
nee, we would have both dashing and a
clashing canvass. Then the Richmond
Wing would see how the "Horse-auc-
tioneer" would cry the sale and sell the
Republican donkey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
A Costly Runaway.
A FINE HORSE BREAKS HIS NECK, SMAsHEs
NEW BUGGY AND BRUISES A DOCTOR.


On Thursday last DR.. W. A. Vaughan,
rising young physician of Timberville, in
this county, while out in the country three
miles Northwest of that place gathering
cherries, had the misfortune of having
very costly runaway. He was on his way
back to Timberville, and had stopped to
talk with friend, Mr.. W. F. Bowers, and
hitched his horse to the fence. On return
ing he unhitched the animal, and just as he
was about to get in the buggy. for some
unknown cause it became frightened and
started to run. The Doctor endeavored to
catch the lines, but missed them and
caught the harness. The frightened beast
continued to run, however, and threw DR..
Vaughan to the ground, the buggy passing
over him, inflicting some painful bruises,
but fortunately he sustained no serio1s in
jury. After running about half a mile
the buggy struck a stump on the road side
smashing it very badly, and threw the
horse, breaking his neck and killing him
instantly. 1t was a very valuable animal,
and the buggy being a new one, makes the
loss between two and three hundred dol
lars. DR.. G.. G. Henkel, of New Market,
visited DR.. Vaughan, and pronounced him
not dangerously hurt, but a severe cut on
his leg, and a number of bruises, kept him
confined to his house for several days.
Rock. Register, JulY 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
Election of Delegates to the Convention.

Next Saturday is the day appointed by
the County Democratic Committee for the
election of Delegates to the Democratic
State Convention which will assemble in
Richmond on the Goth inst, to nominate a
State ticket consisting of candidates for
Governor, Lt.-Governor, and Attorney
General 1t is very important that the
voters turn out on that day and go to the
places designated and vote for the best
men, that this good old county may have a
representation worthy of her renown.
Under the rule governing the ratio of
representation, Augusta county, including
the city of Staunton, is entitled to dele
gates to the State Convention as follows
In the City, Ward No. 1, 2 delegates,
and in Ward No. 2, 2 do. In the Magis-
terial districts, Beverly Manor is entitled
to 3; Pastures, 2; North River, 2; Middle
River 8; Riverheads, a; South River 3.
The voters of the Wards and Districts
thus named will assemble Saturday, the
18th, in mass meetings and elect the dele
gates.
In the city of Staunton, the Ward meet
ings will be at s O'Clock, ?. M.-No. 1 at
the County Clerks Office, and No. 2 at
the Police Office.
In the Districts, Beverly Manor voters
assemble at the Court house at 4 P. NJ,
and all the other districts at P. NJ, at the
following named places: North River, at
Mt. Scion; Pastures, at Churchville; Mid
die River, at New Hope; Riverheads, at
Greenville; South River, at Waynesboro'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

G. W. Hawse, BuRess Run, W. Va,
says in the year 1888 he used 800 lbs. of
compost, made with Powells Prepared
Chemicals, per acre with wheat on very
poor land and harvested 16 bushels wheat
per acre weighing 60 lbs to the bushel, and
had as good stand of grass as he ever saw.
He says he now gets as good results from
PowelPs Prepared Chemicals as his neigh
bors get from fertilizer costing 1874 per ton.
powell's Prepared Chemicals cost Sc per
bbl., sufficient quantity to make one-half
ton complete fertilizer. Address Brown
Chemical Co., Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

A SERIOUS AFFRAY IN GREENBRIER.-
On Thursday week, a difficulty occurred
near Johnson's mill in the Falling Spring
District in Greenbrier CO., W. Va, between
John Miller and Robert Wright in which
Miller struck Wright ON the head with a
stone fracturing his skull. The hdepe,-
dent says
'-The cause of the difficulty is said TO have
arisen because of the fact that Miller had
charged Wright with talking about him in
a disparaging manner. The wounded man
was attended by DR.. E. F. Raymond, who
thinks that his patient will recover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

FINE HORSES SH1PPED.-Rev. J: F. KEN
per, of Louisiana, Missouri, shipped from
this place, on Monday evening last, four
fine blooded horses, by the celebrated trot-
ting stallion, Sam Purdy, owned by Capt.
Foxhall A. Daingerfield, of Harrisonburg.
They were three three-year- old fillies, and
one yearling stallion. and will doubtless
create a sensation in stock circles in Missou-
ri.-Rock. Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

1t is estimated that there are over one
hundred and twenty five. thousand trees on
the streets and in the public squares OF
Washington, and that if the sixty-five thou
sand trees in the streets were planted in a
straight line, they would form row one
hundred and fifty miles long. There is not
a city in the world that has so many shade
trees in proportion to its population as
Washington. -=--.-.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

Messrs Stewart, Shirreffs & Co.. of Rich
nond, have been awarded the contract for
furnishing iron columns and beams for the
courthouse at Harrisonburg, at their bid of
$3.50.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
| HOSPITAL FOR Co1oREp PEOPLE IN

A HOSPITAL FOR CoLoRED PEOPLE IN
CHARLOTTESVILLE. Fhe Ladies Relief
Association, composed of the members of
the various churches of Charlottesville, AL
bemarle county, have undertaken to estab-
lish a hospital for colored people in that
place. To that end they have appointed a
number of prominent citizens as board to
solicit subscriptions and do whatever else
they can to advance the scheme. A part OF
the fund has been raised, the total amount
desired being $4,000 The physicians will
make no charge for medical services. There
are in and Immediately around the town
about 1900 negroes, who in sickness have
little or no nursing, and are unable to pro.
cure medicine. The movement is endorsed
by the pastors of the colored churches.
VIRGINIA TIMBER.-A large quantity OF
valuable timber is being shipped daily by
rail from Henry and adjoining counties in
Virginia. The most of this timber goes to
the Northern markets and commands the
highest prices. Some of the walnut logs
measure from three to five feet in diameter.
The Rev. Alfred Jones, Of Fairfield, is
conducting series of religious meetings at
Midvale, station on the Shenandoah Val.
ley Railroad. He is assisted by the Rev.
Robert F. Campbell, of Bath county.
-~-S<
The political complexion of the next Con.
gress is as follows: Republicans, 1879; Dem
ocrats, 1870; Greenback Republican, 1
Greenback Democrat, 1; vacancies, 4.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

Rev. M. D. Turner, Methodist minis
ter, committed suicide at Stone Mountain,
Ca, Tuesday night Of last week, by taking
strychnine. He wrote letter saying that
he had lost faith and hope for this world
and that which was to come
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

A PoLL-TAx.-A caucus of the Demo
cratic members of the Florida constitu-
tional convention, by vote of Al to 81,
voted in favor of inserting clause in the
new constitution making the payment of
the poll-tax prerequisite for voting. The
friends of the cause are confident of en-
grating it on the constitution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

The rolling mills at Joliet, Ills, started
up Tuesday of last week, after having been
shut down for over three months, giving
employment to about !, 200 men, at reduc-
ton of 12i per cent. i'll wages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
LEGAL NOTICES.

COMMITS OFFICE, Staunton, July LIST, 1885.
ITO ALL PA RITES in the cause of L.. Bum
/ gardner & Co IS Creds. VS.. l.. Bumgardner
Co,-TAKE NOTICE-That will proceed at
my office. i'll Staunton, on Saturday, August LIST,
1885, to take the accounts required by decree of
June 9th, 1885 in said cause.
jy1-4t GEORGE NJ. HARRISON, Com'r.
COMMITS OFFICE, Staunton. July lst, 1885,
THO ALL PARTIES interested in the cause
i of Bailey VS.. Byers,-TAKE NOTICE
That in pursuance of the decree of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, entered in said cause
June 10th, 1885, will proceed at my office, in
Staunton, august LIST, 1885, to take the accounts
required by said decree.
jyI-it GEORGE NJ. HARRISON. Com'r.
Gpeek's Widow VS.. Speck. &c.-I shall
- proceed at my Office. in Staunton, on Tues
day, July 81, 1885. to take the accounts required
by decree of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, entered in this cause. May 8, 1856
R1-Persons asserting claims against the estate
of David Speck. decd, are notified to present
said clai ms to me on or before the day herein
appointed. JOS, A. WADDELL Com'r.
June2i-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

O'FERRALL SWEEPS CLEAN.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Alexandria
Gazette, under date of the 18th inst, says:
Congressman sO'Ferralh of Virginia,
who is still here, had eleven more Malone
postmasters in his district removed to-day,
and has been promised that four more of
the only remaining five shall be removed as
soon as the papers in their cases can be
reached. The solitary one left would also
be removed except for the fact that nobody
is applying for his place."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

The reassessment of lands and buildings
for Rockingham county, just completed,
shows net los of Sc, 1874 of taxable
property, as compared with the assessors
books of 1884.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WASHINGTON & LEE


UNI EHSH :, 11eAf1s lVh, va
Instruction in the usual academic studies and
in the professional schools of LAW and ENGI-
NEERING. Location Lealthful; expenses
10 moderate. Next session opens Sept. 18th For
Catalogue address :'Clerk of the Faculty."
Ejyl5-lm G. w. G. LEE, President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

Youell, .......-- -......-..Defendants,
In ChanceTg on an Audchmeat.
The object Of this suit is to attach and sub
ject to a debt of the Plaintiff, William A. Craw-
ford. against the Defendant. Geo. p. Sheets. of
STlS6. with interest thereon, from Feb'y 18th,
1885. for which there is present cause of action,
certain real estate of the Defendant, Sheets, in
the town of Mt. Sidney, unity of Augusta.
state of Virginia. being the whole of lot NJ. 20
aud One-half of lot No. %, in said town, con-
veyed to said Sheets by A. H. Ross and wife,
by deed, of date August LIST. 1881 and of record
in the Clerks office of the County Court of
Augusta county. Va. in Deed Book 100, page
1892; and also to attach and subject to the pay
ment of said debt, any debts owing by the 9TH
er defendants or any of Them TO said sheets,
and any money, effects, or estate in the hands
or subject to the con,rol of said other defend
ants, or any of them. belonging to said Sheets.
1t appearing by affidavit filed. that George
Z. Sheets is non resident OF this S ate, 1t is
ord cred that he do appear here wit in one
month after due publication OF this notice. and
do what is necessary to protect his interests.
Teste,-
j. N. RYAN Clerk.
Elder & Nelson, p. q. jyS-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

We regret to learn from the Wytheville
Dispatch that a movement is on foot to
abolish the term of the Court of Appeals at
Staunton, and Limit the sittings to Rich
mond and Wytheville. We should regret
this change. A very large part of the State
is geographically accommodated by the
session at Staurton. And besides, Staunton
is a fine place. The people are staunch,
true, tried and honest Virginians. The Val
ley of Virginia is as lovely as the vale of
Cashmere, and rich as the Delta of the
Nile, and Staunton is the capital.
burg Vryinian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

STAUNToN, VA, July 9th, 1855.
hESSCEUTiON.-Th firm of Echols, Bell
- & Catlett. real estate owners, has been
dissolved by mutual consent, the undersigned,
John Echols, having transferred and assigned
his entire interest in said firm to NJ. Erskine
Miller and Edward Echols; and the said firm
is reorganized under the firm nane and style
of Bell. Catlett, Miller Il Co.. and is composed
of II. NJ. Bell r. H. Catlett, NJ. Erskine Miller
and Edward Echols, who will be entitled to ali
the assets and be responsible for all the liabil.
tiles of the aforesai. firm of Echols, Bell e.
Catlett.
This partnership is limited to the holding,
controlling, and disposing of the property OF
the aforesaid firm of Echols, Bell & Catlett
JNO. ECHOLS
II. NJ. BELL.
r. III. CATLETT,
NJ ERSKINE MILLER
iyS-2t EDWARD ECHOLS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
Spelling Match,

Can you spell? Well, yes; almost any
body can spell. Then spell this, and make
out what it means. If you can't, then pass
it on to your next neighbour
3 B-E-I-I-N- N O-O-R-R-R-s-s -T-T-w.
Don't say it out loud. but just whisper
in your pretty neighbours ear, that if she
will place these letters in proper position
she will have the world 8 great tonic, which
will enrich her impoverished blood, put
roses on her pale cheeks, and make her
strong and happy. Go to the nearest drug
store with dollar in your hand, and ask
for Browns Iron Bitters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

1, Jos ". Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court Of
Augusta county, do certify that Fl. st. G.. Tuck
~ and A, c. Gordon. Com mis- sioners of said
Court in the cause of Donaghe's Elk 'ors VS.. DON
aghe's Widow, &c, have this day executed
the bond according 10 law, required by decree
of June 9th, 1885. Given under my hand this
18th day of June, 1885.
jyI5-tds J. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

FOUND DEAD.-At Deford's bark peeling
camp, on the Blue Ridge, about ten miles
north of Luray, have been engaged num-
Der of hands for two months, or more, past.
On leaving the camp in the morning they
left their dinners already prepared. Upon
several occasions, on their return, they
found that their food had been disturbed,
and portions of it eaten. Surprising the
theft to have been that of dog, or some
wild animal, they concluded to put an end to
the depredator by poison, and accordingly
put strychnine on portions Of the food and
left it exposed. On their return to dinner
the fatal morsel had disappeared, and the
workmen concluded that one less cur cum
bered the earth. Two or three days after
wards, a short distance from camp the
body of woman was found, half consumed
by dogs Or wild animals, which was recog-
nized as that of Mary Alger, an idiotic
tramp and pitiable creature, well known
throughout the county. The supposition
now is that she had been the disturber of
the mems food and the victim of the poi
soned food Her remains were in an adj
vanced state Of decomposition, and were
buried as decently as practicable
Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
StauntOn, July 10th, 1885.


X
ID VS..
BOes, ~. T. and ais.
In pursuance of the order of reference, en-
tered in the foreging cause on the 18th day of
May, 1885. will proceed at my office, in Staun-
ton, on the 18th day Of august 1aeat, to take and
state the accounts therein required to be sta
ted, and all parties interested are notified to
appear cere that day without further notice.
jyI5-4t JNO. NJ. KINNEY. Comm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

A GOOD oRDER-The President has real
lied the gravity of the danger threatened
to frontiersmen and their families by the
Indians, and has ordered General Sheridan
to the scene of action. This is wise and
wholesome order. and if Congress will turn
over the Red Men to the War Department
next Winter we will have no more 'tstarv-
ing times" among them, no more outbreaks,
no more wars.-Norfok Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
ROsALIND MAY.

A SoUTHCARoLINAD ARKEYEJECTs Four
LIZARDS FROM HIS STOMACH Orange6urg,
S. c., July S.-Samuel Carroll, an aged dar-
key on the farm of John P. Outline, twenty
miles from this place, while chopping wood
yesterday morning was taken violently i'll.
DR.. Sally, of this place, was called and
found the old man in commissions, He kept
grasping at his sides as if something were
gnawing at his vitals. The physician observ-
ing this administered an emetic. Soon after
taking the medicine the old man began vom-
iting, and within ten minutes had elected
four full-grown lizards. The old darkey
soon began to improve and in a couple Of
hours was able to get out Of bed. Investi-
CATION proves that four years ago while
drinking from spring the negro swallowed
what at that time was lizard, but as it
gave him no trouble he soon forgot about it,
The only one he swallowed was doubtless a
female and the others were born in his
stomach. DR.. Sally has preserved the liz
ards in alcohol and they are the talk of the
whole county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

Nor TO BE soLD.-The Greenbrier indie
pendent says that ian appeal has been grant
ed to Mr.. W. A. Stuart, by Justice Harlan
of the United States Supreme Court, from
the decree of the District Court, directing
sale of the Greenbrier White Springs prop
erty. This will probably prevent the sale
of the property for number of years"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

CoMM'R's OFFICE Stanton, July lst, 1885.
ITO ALI PARTIES interested in the cause
4 OF Patrick, Trustee, VS.. Brownlee md ais,
TAKE NOTICE, That l will proceed ct my
office, in stanton, on Saturday, August Isl,
1885, 10 take the accounts in said cause re-
auired by decree of the Circuit Court of Angus
ia county therein, entered May 7th. 1885, at
which time and place you are required to at
tend. GEORGE NJ. HARRISON, Conl'r
jyl-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15


RAILROAD TO HIeHLAND.-After pub
fishing the resolutions adopted by the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Association of
Staunton in reference to taking steps tow
ards securing charter for narrow gauge
railroad from here to Highland county, the
Highland Recorder says:-
"What prospect there is for obtaining the
road is only matter of conjecture. Senti-
ment is fully in favor of it; but it takes
more than sentiment, it takes capital back
ed by energy and enterprise. Of these lat
ter there is sufficient, and if backed by te
nacity, will procure the former. But if
these die out while waiting for the charter.
the scheme dies also. On the contrary, if,
while waiting for the charter, plans are ma
tured for execution as soon as the charter
is obtained, we may reasonably entertain
hopes of getting road"
A charter is not absolutely necessary be-
fore determining the question of alb lily, but
it is usual to have it. 1t is supposed that
the sum necessary to build and equip road
to Monterey will be 100000. The CON-
mittee will be very glad to have assurance
from Highland that her proportion can be
speedily raised. That assurance will very
materially aid the movement in this city,
Whenever the amount is raised it will be by
the city and county in their corporate capac-
tiles. No legal step can be taken in refer
ence to subscription except under charter.
Every friend of the enterprise in this city
desires that all proper progress shall be
made in ascertaining if the ability exists to
build the road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15
ALIIeAroRs IN IExINeToN.-Th Rock

HLLIGATUKS I0N.-
bridge County Ne,cs says that Mr.. Ernest
McClung, son of Moffet McClung, who
went to Florida about 10 years ago, and Mr..
George Stratton, of Green Forest, who has
been sojourning in Florida for couple of
years, returned to Rockbridge a short time
ago, each bringing with him live alliga
tor about year cid and about three feet
long. Mr.. Stratton's pet was on exhibition
at the shop of Mr.. ]. NJ. Seuseney, where
it died last Sunday week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the office of the Company in New Or
leans.
For further information, write clearly, CIV
ing full address. POSTAL NOTES, Express
Money Orders, or New York Exchange in ordi-
nary letter. Currency by Express (all sums of
50 and upwards at our expense) addressed
M. A. DAUPHIN,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-15

w Hat is CdadI L ii
1t is a disease of the
mucous membrane,
generally originating
m the nasal passages
and maintaining its
stronghold in the
head. From this point
it sends forth a poi
sonous virus along
the membranous lin
ings and through the
digestive organs, cor
rupting the blood and
producing other trou-
blesome and danger
Gus symptoms.
Cream Balm has
gained an enviable
rep citation wherever
known. displacing
a IL o t h e I prepara-
lions. A particle is {