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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15
Poor Fellows.

Prost rated. debilitated, enfeebled, they
feel as if they were hardly worth picking
up. They would hardly give the toss of a
bright penny for chance of choice be-
tween life and death. But even such for
lorn people can be renewed by the use of
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t vitalizes the
blood, tones the nerves, and renovates the
system. Mr. Isaac G. Weed, Burr's Mills,
O.. says, 81 used Browns Iron Bitters for
general weakness, and it helped me great
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

According to statistics collected by the
Baltimore Manufacturers REGARD, $21, O0O,-
600 have been invested, mostly in mauufac-
turing enter prises, in the Southern States
during the first three months of the present
year. This is magnificent showing and
furnishes the guarantee that in compare
lively short time the South will experience
prosperity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15


A TALK WITH GEN. BARRIOs's Son.
Antoine Bariios, son of the President of
Guatemala arrived at the Arlington from
West Point yesterday to consult with Senior
Batres, the Minister of Guatemala and
Honduras. He said to Post reporter last
night that he did not believe in the reports
of the death of his father, or he would
have heard Of it. sit is certainly not true"
said he, ';thst my mother and family have
left my father, who was always loving and
afectionate to them. Father has house
in New York, but none in Europe, as has
been stated. If he had been dead the
American consul to San Salvador would
have notified the authorities here before
now"
President Cleveland and Secretary Of
State Bayard have expressed their disbelief
in the news of the death of President Bar
rios to Senior Batres. Washington Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

For consistency, the regular jewelled ar
tiele, commend us to the average Republi-
can organ. When the question, whether
or not Postmaster Pearson would be renom-
mated was pending. they all shrieked in
chorus that President Cleveland would vio-
late all his professions of civil service re-
form if he did not make the re-appoint-
ment. Now that the president has done
so, they all whine in unison that he only
did it because he bad IAN Interior motive"
But, what is the use of talking? The aver
age Republican organ has no more concep-
ton of such rugged honesty Of purpose as
has been shown by President Cleveland,
than COW has of the bible.-Inder-
Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

CONFERENCE.-The following was told
us few days ago, and which we regard as
of sufficient interest to warrant its publica-
ton: On The fourth of March, 1861, the
day Of the Inauguration of Abraham Lin
coin as President of the U. S., Mr.. Abram
Mohler living near Mt. Solon, Augusta
county, hal:nred up two-year-old colt and
commenced o break him. This horse con-
tinued in the service of Mr. Mohler during
the entire time the Republican party held
the reins of government, dying on the day
of the inauguration of President Cleveland,
at the age Of 26 years. He was battered
about the hour that Mr.. Lincoln took the
oath and died about the time the oath was
being adm Mustered to Mr.. Cleveland.
Verify, hP was representative of the party
to which his owner has always belonged
Bridg,patcr Cor. Rock. Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Auditor Marye is busily engaged prepar-
ing statement of the Indebtedness of the
banks that have not paid their taxes. Some
of the banks in the State have not settled
for twenty years, and it is the purpose of
the Auditor to see that this money is col
lected at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

HORSE SToLEN.-On Tuesday night,
April 7, 1885, a fine three year old black
horse was stolen from the barn Of Mr.. John
F. Driver, near Timberville, Va. The horse
has star in the forehead and one hind foot
white. The wagon saddle was also stolen.
It is considerable loss to Mr.. Driver, as
the horse is valued at not less than $780,
Shenandoah Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

NARROW EsCAPE.-Last Sunday morn
ing as Mr.. Thomas johnson and son, of
Monroe county, were driving to church at
Anderson, from some unknown cause the
horse commenced kicking just as they start
ed down dangerous piece of road Mr..
johnson, who is advanced in years, became
excited and caught the reins, and was there
by pulled out of the buggy, ard becoming
entangled in the reins was dragged some
forty yards before mis- son could stop the
horse. The son Immediately went to his
father and found him GREATNESS and insensi-
BILE, and with bad bruise and cut on the
back of his head. As soon as the horse was
let go he ian down a steep bank, upsetting
the buggy and tearing it to pieces, and ran
home with only the shafts hanging to him.
This soon brought some of the neighbors to
the scene. DR.. j B. Spicer was sent for,
and Mr.. johnson was taken to the nearest
house, and after three or four hours some
what revived At the present writing
TUESDAY n.,on) he has improved as much
as could b. looked for under the circum-
stances.-Gfeenbrier Independent, 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Capt. Jack Custer, of Salem, Va, is 1e-
ported as missing since March 10, when he
left Salem prospecting for iron ore. He
lad just drawn 81, 400 for disabled Federal
soldiers besides salary as mail agent. His
friends think he has been murdered,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

BREAKING UP.-The work of disinte-
grafton in the Malone party continues,
and the indications now are that he will be
readjusted to private station by the next
election in this state. He has lost the pub
lie plumber. He has alienated many of his
old friends. He has stirred up the people
against him, and his next battle to unity
bis party will be crowned with disaster
Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Major Locher has returned from New Or
leans; he reports Old Fancy well, but that
we will probably never see the old horse in
Lexington again. About u year ago a
great fuss was made over the presen tation
of the old warrior to the Institute this, it
seems. was what the children call Indian
giving Rumor says the old brute is to
have his few remaining days tortured by
being junketed around, in order that a
few filthy dollars may be realized. Great
is the pity that society for the prevention
of cruelty to animals can not take charge
of this Case. We hope the old Confederate
will soon cross the river and rest under the
shade of the trees.-Ler. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Gen. Fitz Lee has been invited by the
committee in charge to be present at the
inspection of the battlefield Of Gettysburg
on the 4th and 9Th of next May, and to at
tend the grand banquet to be held there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

The Richmond Wing says that there are
some, like Lucifer, ''ready to invoke ruin
on all rather than submit to any order of
things which it does not rula and direcs.
Let us all beware Of this temper, and of
the men who indulge in it.
The Whig describes Malone, and if its
wise warning be needed, his followers will
be few.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Richard A. Wise denies that he said to
Lt-Gov. Lewis that '.if Blaine were nomi-
mated, they would go back to the Demo-
cratic party" as the Wash. Cor. of the
Alex. Gazette reports Mr.. Lewis as having
said.
Now let US hear from Mr.. Lewis and the
Gazette's correspondent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

STATEMENT FROM THE VIRGINIA DEMO
CRATIC CoNGREssMEN.-Th Democratic
members If Congress from Virginia have
published statement of the purposes of
their recent meeting in Washington which
concludes as follows
"The members, in whatever they have
done or may do, have not assumed and do
not assume any right to infringe upon or
usurp the power to appoint, which belongs
to the executive department of the Govern
ment. They claim only the right to rec
commend applicants for appointment to
offices, which attaches to every citizen in
the State, neither more nor less. The ex-
ercise of this power of recommendation,
under the circumstances which surround
them is unavoidable, however otherwise it
might be desired, &C., but we wish it to be
distinctly understood that in whatever ac-
ton has been or may be taken on the sub
ject on our part, it is not proposed or in
tended to exclude the right of any appll-
cant or his friends from presenting his pa
pers and claims to the proper department
of the Government for appointment to Of
fee.
1t may be proper to add that in the course
which has been pursued the delegation
have acted upon their own responsibility
and without conference or consultation
with the executive department Of the gov
ernment.
[Signed] J. R. TUCKER tChairman),
THOMAS CRoxToN,
GEO. D. WISE,
GEORGE G. CABELL,
JOHN W. DANIEL,
G. T. O'FERRALL,
JOHN S. BARBOUR,
G. F. TRIGe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Judge Thurman's father was minister
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and
for years member of the Virginia Confer
ence. In 1903 he was received into that
conference. His health failing he remov-
ed to Ohio, and spent many years as a
Methodist local elder at Chillicothe, where
he was honored and beloved by the
Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Mr.. Joseph q. Reid, who lives on the
head-waters of Buffalo, while cutting hoop
poles last Saturday, feeling tired, sat down
in the leaves to take d smoke; the poor fell
low fell asleep. the leaves caught fire from
his pipe, and he was severely burned. His
condition is as favorable as could be expect
ed under the circumstances.-Lc1in gtoa
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Ell Mahdi's rival prophet has begun bust
ness by the occupation of Ell Obeid. This
strikes severe blow to the Mahdi's prestige.
for the district, of which El Obeid is the
metropolis, has furnished him with the best
recruits and has been his virtual capital
since 1882.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

ABOUT TO BE BURIED ALIVE special
dispatch to the Rich State says that the
funeral services of the wife Of Pleasant
Christian, respectable colored man in
Liberty, Bedford county, were being
preached last Saturday at church, when
her physician, who had heard of her death,
appeared and stopped the funeral, dismiss
ed the mourners, opened the coffin. and
had the body taken back home. An ex-
animation proved his suspicious correct.
Warmth was discovered, restoratives were
applied, and the woman is now in fair
way to recover. The affair created pro-
found sensation among the colored people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15
n OTIC e!
4 Large anI Valuable Farm for Sale.

This farm contains (G7D Six Hundred
and Seyeniy one acres, and lies on the
head WI tiers of Middle River, IL miles West of
StauntoD, Va. near Sum" erdean. and six
miles from Swoope's Depot, G. & o. Railway.
This is one of the best watered farms in the
Valley, there being running water in every
field, ANA is ad pied to ali kinds of serials and
grasses.
1t is regard by all practical farmers, who
are acquain ed with it, as being one of the best
grazing farm in the Valley of Va.
II not titled for a year or two, 1t will sod over
with fi;,e grow th of blue grass.
1t has on II u fine, large and substantial "a
Brick Dwelling. and all necessary out H.s9
buildings in good repair, with water in .ASR2
the yard,
This valuable farm will be offered at public
auction. il not sold privately before that time.
on Thursday. June 1ith, 1855. 1t will be
sold as whole will be divided into two Or
three separate tracts. to suit purchasers. 1t
Gan be iiv:d i as to have ample water for
each.
TER NJ e.
One-third c1sn down-the balance in equal
annual payments of one, two, and three ears,
negotiable notes well endorsed, bearing inter
sst at per cent. AFSale on the farm.
apl5-tds VIM. R. DUNLAP.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

President Cleveland has frequently said
that he intends, without fear or favor, to
require the strictest accountability of all
public servants from the highest to the low
ever and wherever practicable; that honesty
and faithfulness shall be the infexible rule,
and, lastly, that no drones shall be tolerat
ed in any department of the public service
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

NEARLY FATAL POISONING ED
est son of MIR. VIM. G. Alther, writes us
that his sister Fannie came near being fatal
ly poisoned last Wednesday by drinking
Fowler's solution of arsenic. Her danger
GUS dranght was discovered in time, how
ever, and prompt relief was secured by
large doses Of sweet oil. Mr.. A. and family
were naturally, of course, very much alarm
ed, but we're assured by their physician that
better antidote could not have been given.
She is now doing well, and nofurther trou-
BILE is feared.-Page Courier.
Major Jas. G. Field, Culpeper, Va, says
last spring he used Powell's Potato Pro-
tato Producer ON his crop with entire salts
factory results. and made some of the fin
est potatoes that were ever seen in this Sec
ton of the State. Some of them weighed
two pounds. Nothing can beat this special
for potatoes. Address Brown
Chemical Co., Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENTC CITY
~ WATER WORKS.
GOAL. COKE, WOOD, AND FERTILE.
" ZERS.
-HARMAN'S COAL YARD

At intersection of B. & o. and c. o. r. H.
Being now prepared to supply customers
with the very best of Goals. COKE, WOOD, and
FERTILIZERS, respectfully solicit share of
the public patronage. My yards are located at
the Intersection of the G. & o. and B. & o. Rail-
roads. thus enabling me to take advantage of
competition in fre1ghts, and placing me in di.
rect communication with the coal-delds Of
West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Coal Delivered at any p01ut In the City
without extra charge.
/ guarantee satisfaction in prices and quail
ty. Orders left with Bailia q Woodward, West
Main Street, will receive prompt attention.
Respectfully,
A. W. HARTMAN.
Telephone connection No. IL. apis
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

NINETY AND NINE YEARS OLD.-We
learn from the Salem Times Register that
Mr.. Ransom Jeter, who lived at Botetourt
Springs, in Roanoke county, died on Satur-
day week, aged 90 years. He was the first
toll-gate keeper on the McAdamized road
1T that point, having moved there while
the road was being built. 1t is said that
his desire was to reach his hundredth year,
which he nearly attained.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15
STAUNToN STEAM MILLS
n NesC Establishment.
CORN MEAL, HOMINY, GROUND PLAS-
TER, CORN MEAL FEED.

TEN, COIS1V
The undersigned has erected new STEAM
POWER MILLS at the junction of Greenville
Avenue and Gas House Alley for the purpose
OF conducting Corn Milling and the Ground
Plaster trade. The mills are lew and the whole
establi shment in comp etc working order.
Newly ground BolteI Meal. Corn meal Feed,
and HOminy. on handsat all times, and the
trade promptly served.
FA RM EISS will lind it to their inter-
will be despatched with promptness, and also
to make their purchases of Plaster from me.
aprl5-tf J. A. HANGER.
ITO CATTLE NJ EN.-GRAZING
i for EIGHTY-FIvE BIG CATTLE on old
clean sod, on a farm on the borders of Foca-
hontas and Randolph counties. w. Va. known
as the HEVENER FARM. For terms. apply
at once to Z. r. H. BRUCE,
MINGo FLATS,
Randolph Co, W. Va.
Grazing lasts from May LIST to October 18th.
apis 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Mrs. Emily Gatewcod, mother-i n-law of
Hon. H. G. Allen, of Woodstock, died at
his home, in that place, on Saturday, the
4th inst.
:. Gen. Grants condition was unchanged
at last accounts. He seemed to rest a lit
tie better.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

The Abingdon Standard says that Rid
dleberger has the most winning way of
making himself disagreeable and contemp-
tible of any man that has ever been in the
U. S. Senate.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE TO GROCERS.-Sealed bids are
~ invited to April 2lt, 1885 at 10 NJ. Tor fur
nishing the following supplies for the city
po0r:-
10 barrels of Extra Flour
Is bus. of Bolted Meal.
40 lbs. Bacon-side Western.
10 bus. of Irish Potatoes.
l bag of Coffee-Rio.
$50 lbs. Rice.
large BrOOms.
l box Soap.
lbs. Green Tea,
Goods to be delivered at Police office, None
but good articles will be received The com.
mittee reserve right to reject any or all bids.
For further Information. call on
ap15-1t JOHN r. KURT. Up
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT CITY
~ WATER WORKS,
STAUNToN. VA, April 18th, 1886
SEALED BIDS will be received till April
18th. M by the Sup't of Water Works of the
City Of Staunton for 400 tons Of Bitumin.
Gus Coal (run Of the mine) 2240 fbs, to the ton
to be delivered in the Coal-house at Pump
house. at the rate of 80 tons month. All par
ties who bid will be required to furnish 5 tons
OF the grade of coal they would contract to de-
liver, to be tested, as contract will not be
made for coal until 1t is tested. The right is
reserved to reject any or all bids.
All bids to be marke ed SEALED bids for CoaD.
apl5-lt M. DINNEEN, Sup't.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

FATAL Accidental sad and sudden
death occurred ON the farm of Harvey Evers,
Spring Creek, in this county, on Tuesday of
this week. AS near as we can gather the
facts, it seems that Jewett Knicely, young
man about 90 years of age, who had been
working in piece of new ground, mounted
one of Mr.. Evers' horses that had the harness
on, and was handed can or keg of water to
carry. The water ran out of the key upon
the horse, frightening him to such an ex-
tent that he dashed off at break neck speed
through the rough new ground and was soon
out of sight. Those at the scene followed
some distance and soon found young Knice-
ly dead, having been instantly killed. 1t
is supposed that the horse ran against the
fence or other timber as large piece of flesh
was torn from under the unfortunate mans
right arm. A piece of timber had also
penetrated the bowels, while his head was
mashed and both legs broken. Soma seem
to think the horse threw him, and his feet
had hung in the harness, and that further,
he was dragged some distance.
The body of deceased was wrapped in a
blanket and taken to his fathers home on
Briery Branch, from where it was buried at
Bsever Creek church-yard, Wednesday fol-
lowing at p. NJ, Rev. Martin P. Miller
officiating .-Spira Of the Valley 10Th
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Col. Lewis, the recently appointed minis
ter to Portugal, has appointed Mr.. Harry
Crenshaw, formerly Of Richmond, secretary
of his legation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

Mr. Charles Page, son Of Surgeon Charles
Page, Z. s. A. formerly of Alexandria, was
married in Washington, on the 7th inst, to
a daughter of the late General Getty, q. S..
Army.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-15

FEDERAL PATRONAGE IN VIRGINIA
The Democratic Congressman of Virginia
have finally agreed to recomme md the fol-
lowing persons for appointment to the Fed
eral offices named within that State: For
marshal of the Western district, Mr.. Gia
ham, of Buchanan county; for United
States district attorney of the Western dis
trict, Henry G. Allen; for marshal Of the
Eastern district, T. W. Scott, of Charlotte
county; for United States district attorney
of the Eastern District, Catlett Gibson; for
collector of Internal Revenue for Second
(Danville) district, J. J. Helm; for Fourth
(RichmondI district, John X. Childrey; for
Sixth alexandria, district, Ham. Shep-
herd, of Warrenton.-W Washington Star,
AprH 9th.
THE STATES MONEY IN THE BROKEN
BANK OF NORFOLK Attorney general
Blair at the instance of the Governor will
enter suit at once with view to secure the
amount due the Commonwealth deposited
IN the Exchange National Bank of Norfolk
and due for taxes.
An accurate investigation shows that this
bank is due the State for taxes for ten
years the sum of $12, $3.50, which the
cashier of the bank is ordered by law to
withhold out of the dividends of the bank
to the Auditor on or before the first day of
February of each year.
The exact amount on deposit to the
credit of the Commonwealth is not known.
Rich State.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-04
THE HEROINE'S HISTORY
CONVICT. NURSE. MURDEReSS.
Bits OF Biography Related by Those
Who Have Had Her IN Charge
She is Sane and Determined

LONDON, Feb. A-Dr. Williams Superln-
tendent of the Hayward Heath Insane Ass-
lum, Sussex, states that the woman who
gives her name TO the New York police as
Mrs. Dudley. Was committed 20 the asylum
a. criminal patient IN Sept. 1854. She had
attempted TO commit suicide while travelling
by rail from London 10 Brighton. Her
friends were allowed 10 take her away last
August Her record shows that she had tried
to kill herself once before. and had been shut
up in Millbank prison for H. After
being released from that imprisonment,
she became a nurse IN the Queen Charlotte
Nursing Institute. She claimed 10 he of
good family. II j. believed from the result
OF various inquiries that she II an llleglti-
mate child of noble parentage. and that her
own children, both of whom are dead, were
iliegItlmate. She received a good education
in France. and developed a talent for acting.
but never actually appeared on the public
stage. During the Yrst few months of her
detention at Hayward Heath Asylum ste
frequently attempted suicide and had
fits IN which she WAS dangerous
TO othes. When discharged she
appeared 10 bs entirely free from delus-
ions. Her case was diagnosed a. one Of
congenitaI moral insanity. Her likes and
dislikes were always extreme: she either
hated or loved: her political opinions
seemed to be limited to general hatred of
lrishmen. Whenever she was brought IN
contact with an Irish official she qnarreled
with him. The wardress of Milbank Prison
remembers Mrs. Dudley AZ an eccentric per
son. who feared nothing and defed
the rules of the institution regard
less Of punishment. She Was liberai-
ed the ground of irresponsibility
for her crime. she being pronounced insane
This was in May, 1888. Two weeks ago the
prison chaplain received letter from Mrs.
Dudley, thanking him for the kindness he
had shown her while in prison and adding
that she was prospering in New York.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-02-04
Plumbers and Gas filters Ball.

The plumbers and gasfitters' ball at
Arbeiter Hall last evening was very largely
attended and WIS financially pronounced
success. Ii was an interesting scene 10 see
the different types of civilization whirlIng
about the floor. There were some gentlemen
present as well as some toughs. very tough
ones. too. Among some Of the
distinguished spectators present were
notice, Whitfield who has figured in the jus-
tice courts on the charge of larceny.
was accompanied by hard looking citizen
just released from the lonia prison. Tom
Kinnard, the Dragging pugilist also con
Quoted himself in every conceivable way
that would attract attention. The affair was
interesting to any one who enjoys studying
human nature. which under the influence 0f
numerous beers, was thoroughly IN its ele-
ment.