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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
The Gist of the Matter.

1t is nothing more nor less than "human
nature to make some one or something
Escape goat' for the mistakes of others
Since the defeat of James G. Blaine for the
Presidency, a poor old decrepid clergyman
has had to bear the blame of having caused
the overthrow of the Republican party, by
giving utterance to the words, "Rum
Romanism. and Rebellion" This clergy
man had about as much to do with the de-
feat of Blaine, as the man in the moon
The first and main reason for his defeat
was, that he didn't get votes enough, (and
the majority rules in this country,) and the
reason he didn't get votes enough was, that
such men as Conkling, Beecher, and hun
dreds of other Independents" opposed
him. So the gist- Of the matter is simply
this: The Mug wumps defeated Blaine
St. Johns candidacy defeated Blaine,-Ar-
thurs Indifference defeated Blaine, which
sums the whole thing up Gin nutshell. -
The Dispatch says
SIN fact, there were potent in the presi-
sence of any one of which would have, or at
least might have, caused the defeat of Mr..
Cleveland. The reader will see, therefore,
that Mr.. Beecher, or Mr.. Burchard, or Mr..
Conkling, or John Kelly, or any other man
who influenced in the State of New York
more than eleven hundred votes, can with
reason claim that he elected Cleveland.
So now, that the Rev. DR.. Burchard has
been retired Gin his church) upon stated
salary, he should be allowed rest. The
fallacy of his utterance, having influenced
the election can be based upon the fact,
that many thousands ofpeople in this coun-
try are opposed to "Rum." Every Protes-
tant denomination for years, has taken
opposite views to those of the Roman
Catholic Church upon certain dogmas and
church ritual. The South was looked upon
by the North as being in ''Rebellion," and
the question was submitted to the arbitra-
ment of the sword, and decided, all of which
the South has accepted in good faith. No,
the people were heartily tired of Republican
misrule; they desired thorough reform in
national affairs, and deemed that the best
means to secure this end, was to make the
change, so Cleveland was elected, and has
already given proof that he intends to carry
out the will Of the people. 1t will not do
for the Republican party to say that the
three RS defeated them, for reading men
believe differently.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

STUMP sPEAKERs.-Rev. J. G. Hiden,
formerly of Charlottesville, now of Lexing-
ton, Kentucky, publishes a communication
in the last Charlottesville Chronicle giving
some of the "reminiscences of the late Hon.
Shelton F. Leake, from which we quote the
following
eff called upon to name the greatest
stump-speakers that have appeared in Vir-
ginia within my day and generation, !
should name Shelton F. Leake, Henry A.
Wise and John Randolph Tucker as "the
three;" nor should feel at all sure that
could name them in the order of their com.
narrative merits"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

THE BODY RECoGN IzED.-The body
found in the Old Reservoir in Richmond is
recognized to be that of Fanny Lillian Madi-
son by Miss Emma Dunstan of Richmond.
Miss Dunstan said that she knew Miss
Madison very well; that she met her first
in the country; that she was high minded,
ambitious girl, and had left her fathers
home in King William county, one year
ago last June, having at that time attained
her majority. She secured position as
governess in private family near Milloro',
In Bath county, from which point she fire.
quently correspondent with her sister. Miss
Madison's father and mother were still liv-
ing in King William county, near Manquin
post-ofice, and one of her brothers, named
Sanford Madison, lived near Millbore',
and an uncle, Carey Madison, lives in Rich
mond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

Robert B. Brubeck died on Buffalo on
Monday last of scarlet fever, aged about
80 years. A few years ago he moved from
the height orhood of Newport to Rock
bridge, buying the place known as the
"Patterson Farm" He was an honest,
industrious man, and the community in
which he lived bear testimony as to his
worth as useful and honored citizen. He
leaves a wife daughter of R. B. Brown,
Esq., and two small children, both OF
whom have been dangerously ill with the
same disease. Perhaps not more than ten
days, Mr.. Brubeck was in our office, buoy
ant and strong, and Little did we think that
in so short time he would be resting un-
der the sod Truly in the midst of life we
are in death.-Rockcridge County Ne,os,
March 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
Form and Feature,

Unless associated with good teeth, are shorn
of half the attraction they may otherwise
possess. Bearing this fact in mind, use So
ZODONT, which will prevent your teeth
from losing their wilderness, and will render
them spotless if speeked and discolored- =
The tint and hardness Of coral are impaired
to the gums by this incompatible preserya-
tive and identifying agent, and the breath
is rendered fragrant as honeysuckle by its
use. It is safe, besides being effective.
Sold by druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

SIGNS OF WAR.-As the Bait. Sun says,
the signs of war in the East are growing
decidedly threatening. In the present
temper of England and Russia any indis-
cretion on the part of Abdurrahman' S
troops may precipitate conflict of arms
that will not confine itself to Asia. The
tone of the English press is belligerent,
and that of the native press in India, both
Mosiem and Brahmin, is bitterly hostile to
Russia. Warlike preparations are being
hurried forward in England and India, and
financial circles are excited by the immi-
hence of hostilities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

WILL OF THE LATE T. S. ARTHUR.-The
will of the late T. S. Arthur was probated
in Philadelphia Wednesday. In his will
Mr.. Arthur directs that the publication of
the Home Magazine be continued, and ex-
pressed desire that his daughter, Mrs.
Della A. Knipe, who had been associated
with him in the editorship of the maya
zine, should have exclusive editorial
charge. The profits accruing from the
publication are to be equally divided among
the children of Mr.. Arthur.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

A VETERAN DEMOCRAT AT THE INAU-
GURATIoN.--Mr Henry A. Cooper, of Fred
erick county, Va, who is 90 years of age,
attended the Inauguration of President
Cleveland, and was afforded position
where he could hear the inaugural address
and view the procession. Mr.. Cooper has
always voted the Democratic ticket, but
had never travelled on railroad train until
he started for the Inauguration. The
sights in Washington we're revelation to
the venerable gentleman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

ADDRESS BY GEN D. H. HILL.-We
learn from the Richmond Dispatch of Sun
day, that General D. q. Hill, the brother
in-law of Stonewall Jackson, and one of
most gallant and distinguished commanders
in the Army of Northern Virginia, has &C
copied the invitation of the Executive
Committee to deliver the annual address at
the next reunion of the Virginia
Division of the Association of the
Army of Northern Virginia, 70 be held in
Richmond, during the next Agricultural
Fair. General Hill was with the army
'sfrom Bethel to Appomattox," and his ad-
dress will be real treat to his old COM
rades and Confederates generally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

OLD DAN TUcKER.-'sOld Daniel Tuck
err" whose death was reported last week,
was one of the most noted characters on
Chincoteague Island. Among other Incl
dents of his eventful life, he once suffered
shipwreck on the Spanish Main, was picked
up by passing vessel, and taken to the West
Indies. He claimed to be the man about
whom "the song was writ" and claimed
that he had drunk whisky enough to float
any vessel that ever travelled over Chinco-
league bar. 1t seems that the song polite
ly substituted molasses for whiskey, for it
says
"Old Dan Tucker came to town
And swallowed hogshead of molasses
down"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

The managers of railroads interested in
traffic to Virginia points, met in Chicago
On the 18th inst, and decided to reduce
tie rates on grain and provisions to the
same basis as those from Chicago to Balti-
more, which are three cents per hundred
pounds higher than from Chicago to New
Fork.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. q. H. Montgomery
died suddenly at Coal Valley, W. Va, at 9
O'Clock, P. NJ, on the 18th instant. A cor
respondent of the Charleston Times says
''The cause of his death was apoplexy.
He was but about "a years of age, and
leaves to mourn his sad and sudden death,
in such early life, large and affectionate
family connection, and many warm and
sympathizing friends.
Congenial, bright and cheerful in life, in
death he was the picture of physical and
manly beauty. So passes away the youth
full and strong. "Requieseat in pace"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
Do YOu Know a Man

Who's wife is troubled with debility, ner-
vousness, liver complaint or rheumatism ?
Just tell him it is pity to let the lady suf-
fer that way, when Browns Iron Bitters
will relieve her. Mrs. L. B. Edgerly, Dex-
Me-, says, Crowns Iron Bitters cured me
of debility and palpitation of the heart. ="
Mrs. H. S. Mclaughlin of Scarborough,
Me-, says the bitters cured her of debility.
Mrs. Harding of Windham Centre, in the
same State, says it cured her of dizziness
in the head. So it has cured thousands OF
other ladies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

HEAVY FAILURE IN LoUDoUN COUNTY,
The Leesburg (Ta,,) Mirror announces
the failure of L. W. S. Hough, dry goods
merchant Of that town, with liabilities es-
timated at $4,000 and. assets SIS, 900.
Mr.. Hough hopes to be able to pay dollar
for dollar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

New SENATOR OF MIssIssIPPI.-The
Bait. Sun says, in the appointment of Gen.
L. G. Walthall to succeed Mr.. Lamar as
United States Senator from Mississippi,
Gov. Lowry has done we'll. Next to Mr..
Lamar, Gen. Walthall is regarded as the
ablest man in Mississippi. The outgoing
and incoming Senators are strong personal
friends. Gen. Walthall is a native of Rich
mond, Va, and is "a years of age. He has
lived in Mississippi since seven years of age,
and ranks among the first lawyers of the
South He served with distinction in the
Confederate army, going in as a private and
coming ont as major-general. He par
ticipated in many desperate battles. and
was badly wounded at the battle of Frank
lin, Tenn. Gen. Walthall was a prominent
member of the Mississippi delegation in the
democratic conventions of 1880 and 1884,
warmly supporting Mr.. Bayard for the
nomination on each occasion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

Rev. DR.. Hoge has declined the invita-
ton to deliver the Grafton at Washington
and Lee University next June, on the oc-
casion of the centennial of that institution,
pressing pastoral work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
VIkGINIA-IN YACATIoN.-In the Clerk's
March 18th, 1885, ''
James L. McCutchan, ........ Plaintiff.

once, Circuit Court for Augusta county.
James Y. McCutchan. ................... Plaintiff.
wife. Sarah E. Harris, Maggie Harris. Minnie
Harris. J. Buck MeCutchan. 8. Frank McCutch-
a Mag Edwa h,a ;,S McCItGhan David East and
McCntchan and Susan F., his wife Caec Me.
Cutchan), c. ". Baylor and Mary E., his wife,
anna y McCutchan ,.Edred strain. James strain.
.. T. strain, 4. Y. Ramsey, and Emma r. his
VIE lnee Strain) ]. Hull and Lizzie his wife.
sue is , Bratten John Edmundson and Hazeltine.
J. w. Wheat and Rachel his wife. (ass Ne.
Cutchan.) M. H. Crist and Grace. his wife. Pres
Iia1e G his w sne %ism sna
Cutchan. Alice McCutchan. ]. G. McCutchap.
- Edmundson and Sarah, his wife, Tenn.
A. McCutcnan. Margaret McCutchan. VIII
liam buchanan. J. 8. Buchanan. Bolivar
Cutcsan and Racbe SIs W lanes IAN Ru NC
ananl Joseph Kunkle and Fannie, his wife.
&aes McCutchan). James Robert McCutchan. ].
L. Dixon, deceased wife of Thomas Dixon,
whose names and residents are unknown, F.
Paun aaq his wife nss
dra e. Kerr, whose names and residences are
unknown. John Mailman, W. Mailman, Addie
Ha1iman, and Robert Hailman, children of
John Hailman and Bette HaiIman the last
two infants under q years OF age.
The object of this suit is to have a sala of the
real estate, passing by the will of Elizabeth
McCntchan. decd, in lieu of partition in kind,
partition in kind being impracticable
1t appearing by affidavit filed that R. Y
Ramsey and Emma r. his wife (nee Strain 4
]. Hull and Lizzie, his wife, Sue Bratton John
Edmundson and Hazeltine, his wife, Rice B.
McCutchan, A. Gawden and Lizzie, his wife,
tnee McCutchan), j. 8. Buchanan, the children
or Eivira !. Dixon, decd wife of Thomas Dix
on, whosa names and residences are unknown,
the children of Cassandra c. Kerr, whose
and residences are unknown, are non-rasideuts
OF this State, 1T Is ordered that they do appear
mere within one month after due publication
OF OF tnis notice and do what is necessary to pro-
their interests. Teste-
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
A. F. Robertson D. a. marIS Al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

Mrs. Mary Brock, an old lady, buried at
Rappahannock Station last Saturday week,
weighed over 600 pounds. She had been
an invalid for years. Her coffin measured
three feet wide by two and one-half deep.
1t required twelve pall-bearers to carry her
to the grave.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

REVIVAL AT ABINGDoN.-A revival in
the Methodist church in Abingdon has been
in progress for some time, and is still con-
tinued. There have already been 26 con-
versions, embracing number of the pupils
of the Female Seminaries there and several
young men of that community.
The Abingdon Vrginian says:
"The community is interested more gen.
orally than at any recent period in the
memory of our people, and all Christian
people seem to be helping on the good
work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

ENGLAND AND RUssIA.-Mr. Gladstone
announced in the British House of Com
mons last Friday that pacific understand
ing had been arranged between England
and Russia by which all danger of war had
been averted. The Marquis of Harrington,
however, declared that there was still cause
for great anxiety.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

Rev. DIR. BUcHARD-he of "Rum, Ro-
manism and Rebellion" noteriety-has
been retired on pension of $500. We
don't know but that the Democratic party
should double the amount, from sheer
gratitude to this distinguished disorganizer.
|-Inder-AppeaI.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
The Rock5ridqe COUNTY Neys saws

"W. B. and Andrew Wallace have bought
from the heirs of William Templeton, de-
ceased, tract of land near Fairfield. 1t is
the Intention of Mr.. Andrew Wallace to
move on it with his family sometime during
this spring.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

AS no tidings have been received Of w.
H. Crawford, the missing clerk Of Bland
county, the Office which he held was de-
clared vacant by the County Court of that
county last week, and Mr.. c. P. Muncy
was appointed and qualified rs clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

Home, of Harrisonburg, says
On Thursday last, about IL o'clock, this
dwelling occupied by Harry Waysand FAM
lily, near Oakland school-house, east of
Pleasant Valley station, was entirely des-
troyed by fire, together with nearly every
thing the house contained, only few arti-
cles Of bed-clothing being saved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

A GIRL METAMoRPHosED INTO Boy
A subject, apparently young girl of Is,
appeared for clinical operation at Jefferson
Medical College short time ago. The pa
tient wore sholt dresses, looked like a
young school miss, aud had the manners of
a girl. The trouble with the patient was
an inability to retain secretions of the kid
neys. DR.. W. Fl. Pancoast made an ex-
animation, and discovered two exceedingly
interesting facts: First, that his subject was
not, as the parents had always supposed,
girl, but boy, ana that he lad been born
minus bladder,
DR.. Pancoast explained all this to the
class before which the operation was per-
formed, and then proceeded to supply an
artificial bladder, a surgical feat first ac-
complished by DR.. Pancopst's. father many
years ago, and now not an uncommon op-
GRAFTON. The parents of the supposed girl,
now transformed into handsome boy, at
first refused to credit the facts related by
the doctor, and would not keep the subject
in boys attire, dressed in which the Pro-
fesssor had returned him to them. A fur
Their operation was made at the request of
the parents.
This was done last week, and 80 fully
developed other organs that doubt was no
longer possible. Now, in addition to this
metamorphosis, the lad has been given
boys name in exchange for the female one
with which he was christened. Professor
Pancoast has recently also had another case
Of somewhat the same nature, although
not q ite SO interesting, tho subject being
a boy of four years, who had always been
supposed to be a girl. The operation in
each case was about the same, and both
patients have recovered. Philadelphia
Rocord
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


CECOND ANNIVERSARY OF the w. G.
y T. U. of Staunton, will be held in the Lee
ture Room OF the LIST Presbyterian church.
Thursday, March 18th, at 1880 P. M. ALL ARE
INVITED.
Devotional Exercises.
Report of the W. @. T. U. work,
Anthem-For God, and Home, and Native
Land.
Address-On Juvenile Work, by Rev. DIR. Re-
pass
Recitation.-Suffer the little children. by
Mrs. Allan Curr.
Singing-Bring the children home.
Recitation-The Drunkard's Story, by 8.
Christian.
Singlpg-Have courage, my boy, to say No.
Adhesion Christian Temperance Work, by
Rev. Allan Curr.
Recitation-by Miss F. Bailey.
Miss Wizards Plea by Mrs. Leavitt. by Rev.
]. E. Booker.
Solo-"Your mission" by Mr.. ]. Shirley.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Echo, by Mrs. Allan
Curr.
Distribution of literature. &c.
Chol us-who is on the Lords side. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

COMMISSIONER OF AGRIcULTURE.-Col.
Gilman, the Washington correspondent of
the Rich. Dispatch, says
"The report is that the Virginia delega-
ton will urge the appointment Of Colonel
Robert Beverley as Commissioner of Agri-
culture. He has strength outside Of the
Gtate ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

About this time many are thinking, il
not singing
want to be P NJ,
And with the P. MS stand;
An ink-pad on the table,
A stamper in my hand.
And there before the letters,
I'll work with glowing face,
And thank the great Unterrifed
For giving me the place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

The voters of Roanoke City are to vote
on the Sth of April on proposed subscrip-
ton of $40, 900 to be applied to drainage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

Inventive genius keeps apace with the
needs of civilization. A Boston man ad-
vertises patent skating-rink bustles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

We hear the following will probably be
the State ticket next fall
For Governor, Gen. Fitz. Lee; for Lieu
tenant Governor, Gen. Samuel Newberry;
for Attorney General, Capt. Harry St. G.
Tucker, of Stanton Gazette.
This suggested ticket has many elements
of popular strength and is worthy of due
consideration. The Democrats should
nominate good ticket for the next State
canvass, and the merits of all names sug-
gested should be impartially weighed, and
considered with the view of getting tick
ct that possesses true merit and popular
strength.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

TEMPERANCE IN THE NJ. E. CHURCH
In the Conference of the M. E. Church
held in Baltimore last week, the following
resolution was adopted:
That we continue to regard the great
temperance reform as worthy of our un-
qualified support, and pledge ourselves to
spare no effort within our power for its ad-
vancement and that we express our conf
dence in the State Alliance as an agency,
but that we believe all partisan political
affiliations to be unwise and dangerous as
methods for its propagation.
The above resolution was adopted rs a
substitute for the following:
"While we do not deem 1t advisable to
political organization, we do re-af6rm our
undying hostility to the liquor traffic, and
pledge ourselves and urge our members
and friends of all parties to insist on pro.
hibitory legislation, and to vote for such
men as will aid in the noble work."
Mr.. VIM. Daniel, President of the State
Alliance, and candidate for Vice President
on the Prohibition ticket, was present
throughout the debate. The adoption OF
the resolution is a condemnation of the pol
icy of the St. John and Daniel ticket.
Further on in the proceedings another
temperance issue popped up Unexpectedly
in the report of the committee on the state
of the church. 1t was as follows:
'While we do not presume to dictate to
our people their political affiliations, we do
express the opinion that they should not
permit themselves to be controlled by party
organizations managed in the interests of
the liquor traffic"
Rev. Messrs. Gibson and Dashiell spoke
in favor of striking out this section of the
report, and it was SO ordered. :
FAILURE AT WORCESTERSHIRE Wood
stock Vir0iaian of the 18th inst, says
"The report of the failure of that old and
reliable firm of Hotel, Smith & Co., caused
dismay to many hearts Monday The liza
-bilities at present are not known but indi-
cations are favorable. The mill will be run
until harvest, doing custom, giving flour in
exchange for wheat. Parties having wheat
In the mill may draw -four for family use.
A convention Of creditors will be called at
an early day and it will be determined by
them whether the mill shall run or not. By
next harvest, if necessary, the mill will be
sold. We hope sincerely that the company
may retrieve their fortune, not only for the
good of the community but for the success
their integrity deserves. We understand
that it was endorsing for other parties that
caused the trouble"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

In the nomination OF ex-Auditor Joseph
s. Miller, of West Virginia, to be commits
sioner of internal revenue, President Cleve-
lard appears to have made most excel
lent choice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

General Chace of Rhode Island, says: II
always keep Hunts Remedy in my house,
it prevents headache and Kidney troubles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

DECISION IN THE Rock BRIDGE ALUM
sU1T.-In Richmond, on last Thursday,
the Court of Appeals rendered decision
in the case involving the ownership of the
Rockbridge Alum Springs and other prop
erty appertainiDg thereunto. This decision
gives Jas. A. Frazier superior lien over
all others on that property. The amount
in controversy is about $73, 900. This case
has been before the courts in one shape or
another for ten Or twelve years, the chief
litigants being Jas. A. Frazier, of Rock
bridge, and his uncle, VIM. Frazier, Esq,
of this city. The court appointed commits
sioners to sell the property after advertis-
ing it for ninety days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-03-18

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