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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11
Letter from Capt. John N. Ople.

The Richmond State of Monday pub.
fishes sensible and well-written letter
from Capt. John N. Ople of this county on
the subject of the tariff, showing that the
Democrats are more nearly agreed upon
that question than is generally supposed.
He says they all endorse the National DEM
ocratic platform, the meaning of which,
upon the question of revenue. is, that 1--WE
shall first adjust and revise the tariff so as
to pay the expenses of the government and
then do away with all other modes Of taxa
tion'' Of" he says, sit don't mean
that, it means nothing. So We will bury
our differences under the platform by
mutual concessions and by the mutual sac
rifice of extreme views. There are many
roads which lead to the same point-some
of US reach the national platform by the
revenue road, others by the way of protec-
tion.''
His letter concludes as follows:
siLet us be mindful of :he pledges made
to the country, and let US carry out our
platform in good faith.
Let us firmly, faithfully, and fearlessly
adhere to those pledges and principles
which caused the victorious banner Of De-
mocracy once again to wave in triumph
over the Capital of our country, redeemed
at last from the tyranny and oppression of
a sectional party"
If we had the space, we would publish
the whole letter. which is good in senti-
ment and conservative in tone, as well as
correct in views.
DIED IN SKATING RINK-Miss Lizzie
Fcrney, Of Wiuchesi er, aged % years,
daughter of the late Samuel Forney, died
suddenly Of heart disease in the skating
rink in that place on Saturday night, Feb.
28th. She had been skating and stopped
to have her skates frightened, when she
sank to the floor and died.
Her mother requested that she would
not 60, knowing that she had an affec-
ton of the heart and fearing that the ex-
element might be injurious. Miss Lizzie
remarked, sit would be the last time 81 9
would attend" little thinking rha so soon
would come the terrible reality of these
words.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

VIM. Urich, Esq, Herndon, Fairfax Co.,
Va says he used Powell's Prepared Chem
icals mixed as directed, 200 lbs to the acre
on corn with following results He u.s. d
DINER higb-priced fertilizers, same quantity,
side BY side, and the chemic tls gave him
best crop, at less than half the cost. He
ia es pleasure in recommending them as
good and cheap fertilizers. Address Brown
Chemical Co., Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

The Richmond Dispatch says ''the coun-
try cannot expect any sudden business
bocm-any sudden Reaction from the de-
preston of the last few months-but ic has
reason to expect what is better, and that IS
a gradual and solid building up of bushes
on the basis of honest methods and nfi-
dence. That means business prosperity that
will last and that will be felt, not by the
few, but by the many; not by little rings of
spectators and monopolists, but by the
masses"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11
CoNrRAcTs AwARDEp.-The ioflt W

CONTRACTS AwARDED.--The JOINT wa
ter committee of Charlottesville and the
University of Virginia have awarded the
contracts for the construction of reservoir
for the Charlottesville works to D.
w. Mcconnell and John Heckler, Of Buff
flo, N. Y, for S3s, 00s The contract for
laying water pipes and casting and setting
hydrants was awarded to TRANQUIL, Che
ney & Co., of Boston, for $10,571.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

'Wortbless and perhaps not entirely
sober junior senator from Virginia. is the
phrase the New York Times uses in speak
ing of the author of the objection made
on Thursday to the confirmation of Senator
BaYard as secretary of State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

CONVICTED. Miller, the colored
b y, who stabbed and killed Royal Mathews,
head waiter at the Arlington Holelin Lynch
burg on the 2eth of February, was tried last
Saturday and the jury returned verdict OF
murder in the second degree, with seven
years. imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

1t is understood that Gen. Hazen has
written a letter to the new Secretary of
War asking that no steps be taken to dis
solve the court-martial recently ordered to
try that official, and requesting that he
nay be tried in Justice to himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

New STATE CAPITOL OF TExAs.-On
the End inst, the C rner-stone Of the new
State Capitol of Texas was laid at Austin
with imposing ceremonies. Addresses ap-
propriate to the occasion we're delivered by
Gov. Ireland, and Judge Frank B. Sexton
of Marshall, the Masonic orator. The
weather was propitious. Tho Galveston
Neacs says
"There was not cloud visible. The
sun shone forth in refulgent splendor, dried
the muddy streets, cneered the dropping
spirits, aud added zest and buoyancy to
those who had the management of the
work of the day in hand From early
morning the streets we've thronged, and
the gait and apparel of the people Indicated
plainly that che country cousin was in
force at the capital. Neither age, sex nor
condition had a monopoly of the business,
though it was evident that the tradespeo-
pie of Austin thought that it was their Pc
culiar show.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Brown GRAvY.-Cut half pound of
beef into pieces, season with salt and pep
per, and put in saucepan with lump IF
butter; fry brown, and pour over it pint
made into paste with water,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Columbus Is. O. Register: There are a
good many early risers just now to catch a
glimpse of the Star Of Bethlehem,
which can be seen in the East at 8 a. m.
1t is the last appearance of this star, say
the knowing ones, until 300 years have
vanished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

1t is reported in London that the govern
ment sent an emphatic demand to St. Pc
t .rsburg for the withdrawal of the Rus
sian troops on Afghan territory. Steamers
are arriving daily at Suakim with reinforce
ments for the Soudan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

OFF FOR KANsAs.-Messrs. David Shu-
Ter and wife, F. M. Russell anG son. (Ver-
non), Charles Aleshire, Ashby Dadismap
and John W. Ae,hirs nd family left for
Kansas On Monday last. Most of these
parties will make the West their future
home Others will return after a stay
Of few months in Kansas. We sin
cerely hope none of these parties may
be disappointed in their venture, but we
really believe that they will fluid out in a
few years that they had better remained
in Virginia.-Paqe Neacs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Gen. Neal Dow, the noted Maine tenn
perance advocate who labored SO zealously
TO carry the State for Mr.. Blaine last Sep
tember, has issued a proclamation formally
withdrawing from the Republican part y
on account of its alleged alliance with the
whisky power.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11
Valuable Mill Property
FOR SALE

BY virtue of decree OF the circuit court OF
Augusta county, rendered In The causes of
Pulmer's Admir- VS.. Foutz and wife, and Young
vs. Polmer l Will, on
Saturday, the All day Of April, 1885,
at - O'clock. in front of the Court-house, in
Staunton, Va, proceed to sell the valley
Mills property, near West View Augusta
county, lately owned by Philip o. Pomer
and now owned by Cyrus II Snapp-
This properly consists of RI acres of land
with all the Water Power, the large Merchan,
Mill. ork shop, Foundry, Saw Mill,
large Brick Mansiou House. MliIl-r's ksss
GUS, with a ! other out houses; also Essa
acres of land, lying between the road ana
Middle Rive. The Merchant Mil is In first rntt
condition. H. Snapp has lately spent $1,000
more. in repairing it.
Terms. Enough cash in hand to paw III.
costs nf sale and rule awarded in the said
causes, and the resi- Tue on a credit If one Two
and three equal annual Instruments the pu ~
chaser executing bonds therefor. win ap-
proved pet sonal security, bearing interest from
The day OF sale and legal title retained as ulIi.
mate security.
P. A. BAYLOR, Commissioner.
VIRGINIA:-In the ircuit Cou for tlyus.
ia county. !, j. N Ryan, Gle of said Court d.
hereby certify that the bond required o. the
Commissioners Tor the one acting) under d.
cree n the above luSes has been duly given
according to decree in said causes.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of Janu-
uary. 1885.
marll tbs 7 RYAN Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

L do hereby certify. that James Bumgardner,
Jr., Com missioner in the case of NJ. A Beard
VS. John Z. Beard. &C. has executed the bond
required by the decree rendered in SAID cause
directing the sale OF the property mentioned
In the above advertisement
Given under my hand this 10th day OF March,
1856. j. N RYAN CIerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

The inhabitants Of St. Augustine, Fla,
are making preparations for the celebration
of the s50th anniversary Of its f unding,
which will take place on March ~ and %.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

SICKNESS AT Doe HILL.-There is con.
siderable sickness n the neighborhood Of
Doe Hill, Highland county. The Doe Hill
correspondent of the Highland Recorder
says
"Miss Cora Jones, Miss Carrie Wilson,
Miss Bette Saunders, Mrs. Jas. Byrd, Mrs.
Celia Armstrong and Mrs. Butcher, all have
been sick, but most, if not all are iinprov
ing. DR.. Jones, our popular physician il
going night and day, and his druggist Jno.
M. Blagg, can do little else than fill prescrip-
tions.
WIN. R. Keister, Esq, lost another child
by dphtheria. Harrison Simmons buried
his only daughter, who died of diphtheritic
Group short time ago."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

What IL CatarIh !
H. Is a disease OF til.
mucous mem brane
generally originatins
In the nasal passage
and maintaining lis
stronghold in tn.
head from this point
It sends forth ID poi.
Sonous virus along
the membranous liz
Tugs and through the
digestive organs, cor
ruprtngthe blood and
producing other trou-
blesome and danger
Gus sy mptoms.
Cream fssim is =
remedy based npon q
correct diagnosis OF
this disease and can
be depended upon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

DIED ON THE TRAIN.-C aries Y Morris,
Jr., son of the late Charles Y. Mo. ris, of
Richmond, died last Friday evening on the
Richmond and Allegheny train while sn
route from Lynchburg to Buckingham. The
deceased was brother to Mrs. Mosby H.
Payne and Mrs. R. T. Lacy, of Lynchburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

INSTALLATION OF Rev. J. w. RosEBRo.
Rev. ]. W. Rosehro, late of Lewisbu g,
West Virginia, was installed as pastor of
the Tabb Street Presbyterian Church in
Petersburg, last Thursday night. He is
the twelfth pastor of the church, and steps
into pulpit once occupied by men of such
ability as Benjamin Rice, VIM. S. Plum
mer, John Leyburn, A. B. Vapzandt, A..
W. Miller, VIM. ]. Hoge, T. D. Wither-
spoon and others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

THE PRESIDENTS Doors. Mr.. Douthat,
the patriotic boot-maker of Ma Meadows,
in Wythe county, flushed and sent to Pres
ident Cleveland week before last his boots.
He received letter from Mr. Cleveland,
saying that the boots fit to a ST." and
expressing his satisfaction with their gene
wear them at his inauguration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11
YTIRGISIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
office Circuit Court of Augusta county
March 7th, 1885,
James F. Lowman and j. H. Rhodes

VS..
solomon Lang, and J. Wayne Splitter.
In Oh ANCERY.
The object of this suit is to relieve the liens
npon Certain real estate conveyed by j.
wayne Splitter to Solomon Lang. and by solo
mon Lang 10 John Fl Rhodes. and py John II.
Rhodes 10 the PIainLIff
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the De-
PENDANTS. Solomon Lang an J. Wayne splitter,
are non re sideuis of this state, 1t ordered
That they do appea here within one month ar.
ter due publication of this notice, and do what
Is necessary to protect their interests. =
Testt.-
J. N. RYAN. Clerk. Z
hcfC 4 ordr, RI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Ex-CONFEDERATEs PENsIoNED -afhe
bill to pension soldiers who were in the
service of the State of North Carolina
during the late civil war became law Sat-
urday last. 1t allows each soldier $50 per
annum, provided the total amount of the
annual appropriation shall not exceed $780,
fits of the act.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

THE PRESIDENTS INAuGURAL.-The
first page. 1t needs no con, ment. 1t is
brief enough to be read by all, and plain
enough to be understood by all. 1t is lit
orally and truthfully multun. IN parco. 1t
is concise and compact-free from reduu-
ancy and solid as granite.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11
Commissioner.

Incorporated in lSoS for rs ears by the Legfs-
la ure Tor Educational and Charitable purposes
with q capital of 81 .0o0 U0-to W hich reserve
fund of over $3.50 90 has since been added
BY &n Overwhelming popular vote it's fran
chise was made part OF the present state Con.
st1tution adopted Decembe End. A d. 1879
The only Lottery eUer Voted on and endorsed by
the people Of any State.
IL neuer scales or postpones
Its. Grand Single Number Drawings
TAX place Monthly
A <PLENDID OppORTUNITYTO WIN
4 FORTUNE. FOURTH GRAND DRAW
ING, GLASS ID. IN TIE ACADEMY OF MU-
h, NEW ORLEANS. TUES DAY, April
FL ISS5-I79th Moutiiiy Drawing.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
1000 Tickets at Five Dollars Each.
Fractions, In Ffffhs in proportion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Ex-Empress Eugenie is seriously il as a
result Of recent fall from her carriase.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

CALLED TO THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
AT LEwIsBURG, W. VA.-On Sunday of
last week, the congregation of the Presby-
terian church at Lewisburg, W. Va, unan-
mously extended call to Rev. D. E.
Frierson, of Marion, Smythe county, Va,
of the Abingdon Presbytery. to become
their pastor, to supply the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Rev. J. W. Rosebro
The Independent says:
''TLe salary-to be paid quarterly-was
fixed at $1,000 per annum, with the Par
sonage building and property free. On
motion, Elder James Withrow and Dea-
con John A. Preston were elected to prose-
cute the call before Abingdon Presbytery-
when the meeting, which was unusually
large, adjourned. .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Figuratively speaking, Riddleberger has
been blown up with dynamite. He applied
the match himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11
d OHIO RAILWAY.
!
The ONLY LINE running
"A SOLID TRAIN

WITH
Pullman Sleeping Cars and Day Coaches from
Washington, Richmond, Charlottesville
Waynesboro, Staunton and Clifton Forge,
To LOUISVILLE and CINCINNATI,
WITHOUT CHANGE
Connecting direct tor all points in the WEST
~ NORTH VEST, and oOUIHW EST.
Schedule in Effect March Asst, 1855
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

RAILROAD CHANGEs.--On account of ill
health Col. W. T. Sutherlin, of Danville
Va, has resigned the presidency of the
Danville and New River Railroad Com
pany, and Mr. Henry G.. Lester, of Henry
county, has been elected Col. Sutherlin s
successor. Col. Thomas Dodamead has
been elected superintendent of the road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

"Great day in de mornin'; what's all dis
mean?'' an old colored serv mt at the
White House exclaimed when President
Cleveland walked down stairs at o'clock
dressed for breakfast. sIs dis what dey
call reform?" Mr.. Arthur was in the hab-
it of making his first appearance in the
morning at II o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Color AND PoL1TIcs IN NORTH CARO-
L1NA.-A correspondent calls attention to
the result of contested election case recent
ly decided in the North Carolina Legislature
in favor of a colored man, the contestant
Mr.. Geo N. Thompson, the sitting member
of the House from Caswell county, was un-
be:t, colored man and republican. Mr..
Thompson is a white man and democrat
The North Carolina Legislature is largely
democratic, and white in its membership.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

MISTAKEN FOR CLEvELAND..In Wash
Groome, of Maryland, was standing on
Pennsylvania avenue, summing himself, one
of the State militia companies still Their,
marched by. Gov. Groome ha ! a habit when
a little warm of taking his hat off, and on
this occasion he stood with it in his hand
while wiping the Precipitation from his noble
brow. He was unconscious of the attention
which was directed upon him until one of
the militia company sang out, "Put on your
hat, Mr. Cleveland The mistake of the
militia man was not unnatural, as Mr..
Groome. like President Cleveland, is portly
in size, healthy in color, smooth of face and
genial in expression.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

JOSEPH MARTiN.-The Lynchburg cor
respondent of the Dispatch says that Joseph
Martin, the young man who shot Percy
Darlington on the cars at Charlottesville on
Tuesday morning of last week, was raised
in Lynchburg. He is a step son of the late
George NJ Rucker, at Que time one of the
wealthiest merchants in that city. Martin
has not lived there for some years, but is
perfectly well remembered. Percy Caring
ton had been in that city several days pre-
vious to the shooting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11
NEW Adv EKTISEMENTn.

A OYSTER SUPPER will be given by
N the temperance societies of StaunrOn. AZ
their III adquarier s the H-ndry building on
Augusta st, Thu RSDAY, March l2th. AT 7:3t
+. M marii-It
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Z. M marii-It
TIL l. AIDES of the w e. u have re
opened their COFF &c HOU >E at Tenn
perancs headquarters. On Augusta st oppO
site the Court House. Oysters good Coffee and
Lunch Will be served at a hours
Reading Room will also be opened until
10 p. NJ. FREG FOR ALL. marII-3t
MEETING OF STOCK HOLDERs.-
1yl There will be general nesting OF the
stocK holders Coral Marr,c Company OF Virgin
ia, at tue nft1ce OF Ecpols, Bell & Catlett, III
April 18th. 1886
BY order ofthe DO ard of Dir ectors,
marll.4t RICH .RD P. BELL, Sec'ty.
- ALE OF VALUABLE BOARDING
HOUSE PROPERrYIN WAYN SB RO'
BY vl'tue OF a Deed of Trust executed to the
undersigned by Dorathy =. Alexander and
JOIN w. Alexander, her husband. en- the lst of
February, 1881, will offer at public auction,
on the premises. in the Town of Waynesooru',
on back street. on the
llth dry of april 1885.
that valuable House and Lot in Waynes- "a
bnro on back street, the propert' of he gssH
late Dorathy A. Alexander, decd. The eksAsik
W tn -leven large roons and near to the Depot.
aud for the balance, the purchaser will be re
CURED to give bonds with good personal secu
rIty PAYABLE In one, two, and Lnres YEARS. from
date of sal. II. Sr. GEO. TUCKER,
marlt ids trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

How MANY ?-How many persons wit
messed the grand and magnificent display in
Washington on the day of President Cleve-
'ands Inauguration will never be known
with much degree of certainly. Oar worthy
citizen, H. st. G.. Tucker, Esq, expresses
the belief that there were near a hundred
thousand in procession, and that eight hun
dred Thousand witnessed the display. One
railroad, he says, conveyed in one day more
t an hundred thousand by actual count.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

d. hereby certify. that James Bumgardner
Jr.. Commissioner in the case of RIaK emOre vs.
Shuil has executed the bond required ny ih-
decree rendered 10 said cause. directing the
sale of the property mentioned in the ABOVE
advertise ment.
Given under nv hand this 10th day of March.
1885. in RYAN. Clerk.
marll-tGs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

do hereby certify, that James Rumgardner
Jr.. Commissioner in the Csc of Powers vs.
McCord. sc has executed the bond requir, d
by the decree rendered in said cause, in ulrect-,
ing the sale of the property mention ed in the
above advertisement.
Given und5r my hand this 10Th day of March.
1885 J. N RYAN Clerk. :
marli-tdS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

. MOL.
WESTWARD. No. 3. Daily. No. 8.
81. Daily. Elk. sun. Daily.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

Ue UtpeHutu upon.
Give 1T q Trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-11

1oStVI DOtHtFU ITUHSCTtPV' NoPuUIIcdH
The inaugural address of President
Cleveland is the production of an alert,
well-poised, strong brain, nurtured in the
best schools of rhetoric. Its utterances are
instinct with thought, and verified by all
intellectual energy rarely discoverable in
official compositions. The inaue ural in its
composition, the swing and rhythm of its
periods, and the clear discussion of the
topics touched, worthily ranks with the
most celebrated of similar American pro
auctions. This first message of the Presi-
dent will go far to make him renowned
throughout the world"
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-07
EUROPEAN ETCHINGS

Three hundred German cigar makers
have arrived at Montreal.
C. A. Banlann, crazy German, died at
Victoria yesterday from stanation.
Germany and Spain have both accepted
the decision OF the Pope on the Carolines
question.
At Mannilla, Spain, there has been a lit
tie insurrection, and troops have been
called out.
The Turks are getting hot with the English
Prince Alexander.
Rev. w. R. Pirie, D. D., OF Aberdeen, is
dead. Deceased was an eminent scholar
and politician in Scotland.
Matthew Arnold will be sent by the Eng
lish Government to France and Germany
to inquire into the free school system.
1t is stated that a marriage has been
arranged between Princes Eulalic, youngest
sister of King Alfonso, and Prince Antonio.
During a speech in London last night,
Lord Salisbury virtually argued against
free trade and in favor OF a certain form OF
protection.
Madam Adam Novoille Reveux, of Paris,
has sent cable dispatch to the Governor
General OF Canada, appealing to him to
grant reprieve to Riel.
The proposed conference OF the Powers
on the Roumelian question is likely to be
abandoned, as neither the preliminaries
nor line of action can be agreed upon.
Sir William Hart Dyke, Chief Secretary
for Ireland, speaking at Bixley yesterday,
said che Conservatives were determined to
avoid coercing Ireland, if possible.
It is said that General Lew Wallace has
been engaged by the Sultan Of Turkey. The
Turkish army. $4,000 strong is now in
camp on the Bulgarian, Servian aud Greek
frontiers.