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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08
TITLES.

There is no higher or more honorable
title in this free American Republic than
plain "Mlster." The fashion nowadays
seems to be to prefix some word OF distlnc-
ton to almost every mans name. whether
deserved or not This, instead OF being
abated, since the slate little unpleasant
ness'' is rather on the increase. A custom
so universal among Americans is to be
deprecated In the days of our fathers and
yrapdfathers before man could be distin
gushed by title he had to show himself
worthy of it. Now every dancing master,
patent-medicine man, inventor of patent
rat-trap, &C., is dubbed professor" and
wears the title more proudly than if he were
the venerable expounder of the profoundest
system of philosophy. Men who never in
hailed the aromatic odors of gunpowder
are transformed into ''Captains, "Majors,"
"Colonels," and Generals. Judges are
numerous, "Honorables' are as thick as
blackberries, but when Governors" are
becoming plentiful, we protest that line
should be drawn somewhere. Where titles
have been honorably won, in war or peace,
they should unquestlonably be bestowed,
for many ex- confederate officers have but
little else to show for their self sacrificing
devotion to duty. But when not deserved,
the custom Of bestowing titles is wholly
unealled for, and its speedy abolition would
do credit to all persons who lay claim to
discrimination. These titles frequently
rest as burdens, rather than graces. upon
intelligent people, and SO lavish an expen-
dIture of them tends to foster in the minds
of those who really deserve them repug-
nance to distinctions. 1t is unjust, to say
the least, that those whom the world would
honor cannot wear more ennobling appella-
tions than are bestowed upon men who
have no earthly claim to them. Let us
have more of Americas patent of nobility,
plain "Mister," and less promiscuous dis
tribution of unearned titles.
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GEN. FITz LRE.-Several weeks ago, af-
ter calm survey of the field, we expressed
the belief that Gen Fitz Lee was the man
whom the De nocrats should nominate for
Governor, and since then have advocated
his nomination In this way the attention
of the press and people have been directed
to him, and we are gratiied to find, from
the expression of the press, thai his nomi-
nation meets with general favor. He is tie
man for the occasion. He possesses the
qualities to make not only strong and
popular candidate. but an able and efficient
Governor. Of these it is not our purpose
to speak at present. but merely to state that
his nomination is receiving general atten-
tion and popular favor.
The Alexandria Gazette says
''From present indications it is highly
probable that General Fitz Lee will be the
democratic nominee for Governor
Yes, those are the "present indications"
and they will become more palpable and
more generally recognized as the time for
the assembling of the Democratic State
Convention shall approach.
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Cluverius Indicted.
TRUE BILL AGAINST HIM FOR MURDER

The April term of the Hastings Court
OF Richmond began on Monday last. The
grand,jury, of which Mr.. Thos. Potts is
foreman, was sworn, after which Judge
Atkins delivered his charge to the jury, in
the course of which he said:-
while it was formerly held that an in
dlctment NIGH be found if evidence were
produced sufficient to render the truth of
the charge probable, dit1erent and more
merclful rule now prevails. To justify the
nndlng OF an indictment you must be con-
WINGED, SO far as the evidence before you
goes, that the accused is guilty. rs n
l desire to impress upon you the propri
ETY. OF being prompt, dlligent and careful
in your inquiries The safety of The COM
munity depends upon the vigilant and firm
execution of the law
The grand jury then retired to their
room and at once proceeded with the case
of Thomas Judson CluverIus charged
with the murder of Fannie Lillian Madi-
son.
A dozen or more witnesses were exam
med, and at few minutes to 3 o'clock
Monday afternoon the grand jury returned
true bill against Cluverius, and the wit
nesses were recognised to appear at the
Hastings Court on the second day of the
Nav term
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

BURNED TO DEATH BY Coal OIL.-Last
Sunday night, young colored woman
named Bernie Jones, wife of Theodore
Jones, burned herself with coal oil so that
she died on Monday. She resided on
Kern's row. in the northern pant of the
town and had been married about six
weeks. just previous to the fatal act,
some angry words passed between her and
Jones, during which she char ged him with
infidelity, and threatened to do what she
Immediate ly did after retiring TO another
room. 1t was deliberate act, although
afeer Dr.. Love told her that she would die,
she said she did not intend to burn herself
up but simply to frighten her husband, of
whom she was jealous. She poured coal
oil on her clothing and set it on fire. Her
husband and others ran to her assistance
and extinguished the flames, but too late to
save her.
Jones declares his innocence of the
charge of inGdelity, and says he thought
she was only fooling in her threat.-Wi
chester Times, Aprf( 3rd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

The Adventists are again out with an
announcement that all things earthly are
to come to an end in the near future The
18th of May is now fixed for the great day
towards which prophetic Scripture as
well as temporal events point as the time for
the coming of the Lord" Those who be-
lieve in this prediction have begun to hold
daily meetings to prepare for it.
When the 10Th of May shall arrive, and
nothing unusual shall occur, these deluded
Adventists will do as they have often done
before, claim to have discovered some error
in their mode of calculation, and will again
fix another day to be again disappointed.
There is still, and will remain for some
time, plenty of work for the fool-killer.
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Our Navy should be Strengthened.

The Navy that we now have is not only
feeble and inefficient, but is reproach to
our country and greater reproach to the
Republican party under whose rule it has
dwindled to such dIsgraceful feebleness,
notwithstanding the immense sums that
have been expended upon it. As the Rich
mond State says, ''money enough has been
appropriated by Congress within the past
twenty years to have built splendid navy.
But under Republican administrations the
great bulk of the money was stolen by the
Republican ringsters. Roach, the contract
or, is worth many millions. A large part
of the leakage may be traced to his strong
box. And the result of the ring-rule has
made our navy the laughing stock of the
world. 1t consists of large number of
vessels that have been condemned or that
should be condemned, for they are unfit for
service, and few men-of-war that the gen.
erosity of Roach has permitted us to have.
The naval establishment includes 1900 Of
fcers and 5000 enlisted men, an officer for
every four men. The Government sends
squadron to Central America to protect
American citizens and property, but so
worthless is the navy that mail steamer
was seized at Colon, its officers and men ar
rested, and not gun was fred.
What ridiculous figure the United States
would cut in an engagement with one of
the great Powers!
1t will be the POLICY of the Democrats to
build up the Navy. AS we have said, so
long as the Republicans remained in power
robbery was the rule. No intelligent man
expected to see navy so long as Roach &
Co. had their hands in the Treasury. But
the days of stealing are over; President
Cleveland and Secretary Whitney will see
that every dollar is honestly expended, and
when Congress appropriates money hereaf
ter for men. of-war, the people may rest as
sured that real men, of-war will be launched,
and not dishonest jobs.
Sin time of peace prepare for war, is a
maxim that should be ever remembered
The theorists that predicted ''no more
war;" have by this time stepped to the
rear"
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pUEiDEAG ASSOC aTAGN sGpCk
eoR Sale ON 7hursdny uaJ 7fh 1885,
we Will offer for sa e. sL auction To the nigh
est bidder. for cash, in frnut Of curt house of
Augusta crunty, nv ENrY SH ARES of tue
Ca It'll stock OF The Young Mems Bui ding AS
social Ion "f Stannton, Va. one certificate be-
ing for ten aud two for five share each
These shares are seen ed 10 bring ut such
sale 500 % Zach BY guaranty of Mr.. Charles
:. Ctt'ke amt ny deed o. trust given by him.
March 23rd, 1873, 10 + d Ransom Trustee up,
on the lot and buildings at N W. corner of
Kaiora "a "a q Goa ter streets in Sfaunlon
q owns d by r Geo. P. Baker recorded in
Hustings Court and as TO an deficit the sale
will be at the risk of said Cook and Baker
WILLINM A RUNNErT
THOMAS d. r tNSUN, Trustee,
APPS At E X. F. HARMON
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SUsPENDING A PosTMAsTER,-The post
master at Rome, N. Y, was on Monday
suspended from further duty in his office by
order of the President, and James B. Cor
coran has been designated to perform tht
duties of the Office in his stead
He had not reported weekly, as the law
requires, to the department the busin' SIS
done in the money order branch Of his Office,
and there was deficiency in The money
order account OF more than 500, aud in the
postal account of more than $500.
Cleveland will ''put the rascals out "
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BARRIOs REPORTED KILLED,-It is re-
ported that Barrios, President of Gaute-
mala, in Central America, has been killed.
A Washington dispatch, dated April 4Gh,
says
Senior Peralta, Minister of Costa RIGA,
received to night cablegram from the
President of Salvador of which the follow
ing is a translation:
''SANTA ANA, April 4.
PeraHa, Washington:
BarrIos killed at the battle of Chalchua-
pa. Complete victory? Long live free
Central America. ZALDIvAR.
Senior A. Bartres, the Guatemalan Min
lister, does not believe the reports of the
death of Barrios and of the victories of the
Salvadorian troops.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

BRICK DWELLING IN GREENBRIER
BURNED.-The Anderson Statesman SAYS
that, on Monday morning of last week,
ABOUT II o'clo' K, ''the fine brick residence
on Mill creek, in Greenbrier county, occu
pied by Samuel Anderson. ESQ.,, and the
property of the late Robert Anderson, was
totally destroy ed by fire. From our infor-
nation it seems that some young gentle
men that were occupying room IN the
building and attended school in the neigh
borhood, on leaving in the morning left
their fire in such a condition that a chunk
rolled into the floor and wrought the terri
BILE havoc. There was no insurance"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

GEN. LEES REsIGNATIoN.-As hereto
fore stated, on the receiptof Gen. Fitzhugh
Lees resignation of his command of the
Virginia forces, Gov. Cameron wrote the
General very pleasing letter urging him
to withdraw his resignation, but Gen. Lee
has declined to do So Therefore the Gov
ernor has ordered that the field officers of
the four regiments meet on May 9th to elect
Gen Lees successor
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Good for the Child.

The ailments of childhood need careful
attention and wise treatment. Spn.e peo-
Pile think anything is good enough for
child, and there isn't much the matter with
1t anyhow But juricious mntbers know
better, and do as Mrs. H. W. Perry, of
Richmond, Va, does. She says: 81 take
Browns Iron Bi,ters and give it TO my
chi dren with the most satisfactory results.'
Sold everywhere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

A. Leo Knott, of Maryland, nominated
to be Second Assistant Postmaster Gene
raj, was born iu Baltimore city, and is nov
fifiy-six years old. He was educated at ST
Mary's College in Baltimore and began life
as teacher of classics. Later he became
successful lawyer and for three terms, of
four years rch, was prosecuting attorney
for the city of Baltimore. In 1853 he rep
resented the city of Baltimore in the State
Legislature. He has been delegate to
several national Democratic conventions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

United States Marshal Hughes, who was
recently arrested in Texas, made a state
ment Friday in Richmond, in which he ad-
mitted that he had become indebted to the
United States in sum greater than be
could pay, but said he had gone to Texas
to raise the money from relatives to meet
the shortage. He denied that 1000 was
found on him.
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In the Old Dominion.

From the Clinton county <O,) Democrat. ]
The folio owing extract of letter from
Will. s. Creighton, ESQ.,, will be of inter
est to the readers of the Democrat. He
writes from Staunton, Va:
''From Washington we took the iron
way of the Virginia Midland down into
the old Dominion to Charlottesville, the
thence, via the Chesapeake and Ohio road,
to Staunton. AL the day and all the way
we ran upon historic ground, in sight OF
Bull Run, Manassas and Slaughter's Gap,
and many other battle fields on noun aims
and in glens; in sight of Madison's Mont
pelier' ami Jefferson's Monticello, and
ever in sight, along the horizons rim, of
that misty purple cloud-rack called the
Blue Ridge mountains. And so we came,
at length, burrowing through the mountain
wall-a seven-eighths of mile tunnel
down into the Stauntou valley, where it
lies nursing that ancient city in its lap,
complacent and serene.
At the station we were met by Col. J. L..
PeytOn Che needs no introduction TO
Clintonians, think, with Out-stretched,
hospitable bands and cordial greetings,
and esconced within his carriage benin
two spirited greys we swept on through
the city and out to his 'Steephill' home,
approached by winding road, perched upon
the mountain side, and inviting us up
thither where the windows were ''red lit.
tenn and the dogs were baying welcome.
The dogs were very demoustrative as we
alighted. A large, black mistiff paid his
respects to me in such fashion as would
have frightened well appointed dude out
Of his hoets. "You will observe by ex-
amning his COLLAR" said the Colonel,
"that he is a discriminating deg, or he
would incontinently have eaten you up. ;"
Craven upon the brass collar were the fol-
lowing lines composed by the Colonel when
the divine affiatus inspired him OF ''genius
burned him."
Let kpaves, thieves, tramps and scamps
beware
or coming near my Steephill lair.
My name it simply is Forepaushs,
My duty to defend the laws
Yes-sir e bob! snaps bites
All trenchers on my masters rights"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

HoNoRs TO A YOUNG ROCKINGHAM Ply
sICIAN AT the Commencement of the Rich
mond Medical College last week, Diploma
was awarded to Scott W. D. Brewer of
Rockingham, and also the Faculty prize for
the best thesis on cholera.
The presentation speech was made by Mr..
]. Randolph Tucker, Jr., of Richmond, who,
in most graceful manner, fulfilled the
task assigned him, giving wholesome advice
to the successful competitor, and urging
him to press forward in the profession he
had selected to follow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

A mob of 1000 women, wives of the
Turkish soldiers, to whom the government
is in arrears for pay, drove the finance min
lister out of back window of his office
last Wednesday, by the ardor of their de-
mands for money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

In TUE HANDS OF REcEIvER.-Judge
Blair, { the Circuit Court of Roanoke,
has appointed Sidney F. Tyler receiver Of
the Shenandoah Valley r. r., upon the
petit ion of the Fidelity Insurance, Trust
and Safe Deposit Company, said railroad
company having failed to meet the interest
on certain Indebtedness. This movement
has resulted in a separation of the Norfolk
and Western and the Shenandoah Valley
roads, which hitherto have been conducted
as joint Institutions under the same man
agement.
The two roads will be run under sepa-
rate and distinct managements. Tue off
GERS of the Norfolk and Western remain
unchanged. The new officers of the Shen-
andoah Valley are as follows:
David W. Hickmer, superintendent O.
FL. r yer, general freight agent; A. Pope
genelal passenger aud ticket agent; E. E.
Portlock, auditor: A. E Craven, secretary
and treasurer General Ticket and Pas
senger Agent Pope is the only joint officer
of the two roads. TIE receiver of the
Shenandoah Valley road is allowed the ut
most latitude.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08


CLEvELAN AND HIS POLICY.-After
speaking of the appointments made by the
President, the Wythevllle Dispatch, edited
by Elk Senator Robert q. Withers, in refer
ring to the President and bis policy say s.
''Unless We are greatly mistaken in the
man, he will not permit an issue to be made
on the tariff, currency, or any other ques-
ton, by which the integrity and unity of
the party may be endangered. This is evi.
dent rom the fact that some of his ap-
pointees are bimetalists. some monomet
alists, some favor tariff for revenue only,
others protective tariff, but all favor tariff
reform.
Upon the whole, in looking over the list
Of appointees all candid men will admit that
they as a class will compare favorably with
the appointees of any administration which
has preceded it, and this being the case we
ought to ''thank God and take courage"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

Reports from numerous points show that
abandoned wheat-felds which were about
to be plowed up for other crops have come
out so finely since the warm weather as to
change entirely the crop prospect reported
earlier in the season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

Governor Pattison, of Pennsy vania,
has named April 16 as "Arbor Day. when
the people are expected to plant trees along
the streets, roads, and in fields for the per-
petuation Of forests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

The Richmond State says that ''the Pres
ident has been doing unusually wise and
satisfactory work of late. The country
could not ask better things at his hands
than his selection of such representatives
of the Government as Mr. Kelley at Rome,
Gen. Lawton at St. Petersburg. Gov. Hub
bard in Japan, Gov. Jarvis in Brazil, Gov.
Waller as Consul General at Liverpool,
Col Howell as Consul at Manchester, Mr..
Raine, the wellknown journalist of Balti-
more, as Consul General at Berlin, Mr..
Jussen, another prominent German Demo-
GRAFT and brother-in- law of Carl Schurz. as
Consul General at Vienna, and Mr.. Roberts,
a we'll known Democrat and native Irish
man, as Minister to Chill. Let the good
work go on"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

ARRESTED FOR RAISING POSTAL NOTES.
We learn from special telegram to the
Richmond Dispatch, that George W. Tidler
was arrested last Friday in New Market
by United States Postal Inspectors Hender-
son and Smith, charged with raising postal
notes. He was brought to Harrisonburg
for trial before United States Commissioner
Johnston. but waived examination and
gave bail in the sum of 50, 600 for his ap-
pearance at the May term of the Federal
Der. had been sent to Chicago firm and
accepted for goods, but were dishonored
when presented for payment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

STABBED ABOUT A HORSE TRADE.-ln
Charlottesville last Monday afternoon, Ned
Jones stabbed Alonzo Miller, infliciiDg two
dangerous wounds, one in the back aud the
second under the eleventh rib, the knife en-
tering the lung. Jones was arrested and is
in jail. The difficulty resulted from horse
trade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

CONTEMPLATED EVACUATION OF EGYPT.
Gen. Wolseley has forwarded to the war
out by the medical staff attached 30 the
Khartoum expedition. The report states
that if the present British military stations
in the Soudan be maintained, fully one-half
of the troops will die or be disabled by the
heat before the arrival of autumn. The
whole tone of this peculiar report, which
was undoubtedly directly inspired by Gen.
Wolseley himself, indicates that, decision
having been reached to that effect, the
public is being prepared to witness an ear
ly withdrawal ofthe whole British force from
Soudan to Egypt. and complete aban-
donment of the Nile-Khartoum expedition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08
Hanger. p. q.
NlRGINEA-IN VACATION In the Clerks
Office. Circuit Co-rt for Augusta county,
March IL n, 1885,
James Y. McCutchan ,..P Plaintiff

March 10 n, lsS5:-
James Y, McCutchan. Plaintiff.
Peggy McCutchan, H. RelI aud Hannah. his
vie sarah f. Harris Maggie Harris ~inrie
ii. rfis. j. Buck ia Cutcnan. ) Frank McCutch-
an. Edward A. McCutcnan. David East d, d
Maggie. his wife, EsIaline Thompson, j. B.
McCu chan and susan F.. his wife mee Nc
Cutchanl G. W BtN tor AMI Mary T. Ills WIFE
Anna Nc uLchan. Eidred ~ rain James tfatn,
- p. Strain, K. Y Ramsey and Emma R MS
wife caee strain j HuIi and IL Zzie his wife
sue Biatton, John EdmundsOu aud HaZ lime
MS wife. Rice b Nc' 'utrhan, 4 VI. Ne 'utcn.n
J. W. Wheat and tach-, his wife, We
tutchan.) NJ . i>t ana q ac- his WIFE, Pres
tnn Brown nd Lima, hi wifi. Cad aud
Lizzie. h : wt'e. fRee Nc n'cban) Wi liam NC
curchan. Alice Nc utcnan ] e. Nc utcnsn,
- Il imundson and afah, his vie Tem
perance Natheny )Hee Hc uiehanl tyrus
a. McI'uic an. Margaret VIC ut'han. Wi
pam Buchanan }. Bu, hshan, Bolivar
Buch,naI Roneft Blu han, lanes Me-
ute an. and Rachel nis VIII tRee Bncn-
anan) Joseph Kuutie "nd Fannie. mis- wife,
("e~ Me uichsnl james oherI Net ntchan j.
Pnilauder Nc u chan, The children OF f. vira
T.. DiXou. deceased viii of Thomas Dixon.
whose names aud Residents are unknown. r.
Pu u and Isabella. his wife, nee Hct'u,c' AM,
Paul'na Edmundton, the chiidrs n of C.sssn-
drd g. Kerr, whose names ami eslaeucrs are
unknown Lonn Mailman, w Mailman Addie
Hal man, and Robert Haiimau, children OF
John Haiiman and Bette Haiiman, the last
two Infants under yea,s OF age.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this SUIT Is Il, have a sala of the
real es rte. passing by the will ct Elizabeth
Mct'utchan. decd. in lieu If .arlition in nd.
partition in kind being impra cticabie.
1t appearing by affidavit flied that r. Y.
Ramsey ard Emma H., his wife, (nee St-nin,)
j. Hull and Lizzie, his wife. Sue RrattOn. John
Edmundsun and Hazeltine. his wife, Rice b.
McCutchan. A. Gawden and Lizzie, his wife,
G1ee McCuicban). j. s Buchanan. the children
OF Eivira Dixon decd vile of Thomas Dix
on, whosa names and residences are unknown,
the children of Cassandra G. Kerr, whose
and res dences are unknown, are nOn-r sidents
of this state, 1t Is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication
OF this notice, and do what is necessary to pro-
their interests. Teste,-
j. n. RYAN, Clerk.
A. +. Robertson, p. q. marlS-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-04-08

FURNITURE PoLIsH.-The Scientific
american has the following: The sub
joined simple preparation is said to be de-
sirable for cleaning and polishing old fur
niture. Over moderate fire put per-
fectly clean vessel. Into this drop two
ounces of white or yellow wax. When
melted, add four ounces of pure turpentine,
then stir until cool, when it is ready to use.
The mixture brings out the original color
of the wood, adding lustre equal to that of
va -nish