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The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

BoTH Of the Congressional commit
tees have got their headquarters estab-
lished, and as soon as they have laid in
the necessary munitions Of war, will be
ready TO go to work, What they most
need is special dispensation from the
Civil Service Commission to assist
them in the procurement Of SOAP.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

THEY have already commenced to
move on Collector IIedden of New
York. II is said that he has been doing
just what the Civil Service Commits
sioners rebuked Postmaster Veazey
for the other day. In other words,
Collector Hedden has been appointing
Democrats to positions in the New
York Custom House.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND probably
feels very badly these days. Colonel
Nat Atkinson of Asheyille, N. c., has
gone back on him. The Colonel was
until few days ago great admlrer
and staunch supporter of Mr.. Cleve-
land, but now he has totally abandoned
the warm -admirer and staunch.sup-
porter business, and has sent message
TO the President to that effect. And it
was all caused by a little veto, The
President the other day vetoed a bill
which appropriated $4,000 for the
erection of public building at Ashe-
vile. AS soon as the news of the
Presidents action reached Ashevllle
Colonel Atkinson exploded. He not
only talked his indignation, but
went to the telegraph Office aud
sent the following withering message
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
GENERAL AND CRITIoULAR.

To Miss Cleveland.-My Dear Miss; |
have no objection to an Office cat, but |
must draw the line at the cup OF tea. Ours
is prohibition office, and, besides, there is
a very nice saloon, indeed, just across the
street that advertised with us before you
came. Yours,
PUBLISHER LITERARY LIFE.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

SENATOR JONES of, Florida rose in
his seat at Toledo, Ohio, yesterday,
and delivered speech in favor of
Home Rule in Ireland. 1t was his first
set speech of the session, but will
probably be withheld for revision be-
fore it appears in the Congressional
Record.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
AUCTION SALES.
rI'RUsTEEs' SALE OF 1920. 1891
J. AND 1888 FOURTH STREET N. W.,

TlNRUSTEES' SALE OF IbSb. 1901
l. AND 1888 FOURTH STREET N. W"
By virtue Of deed OF trust, dated March
g, 1881 and recorded In liber 1914, folio
lss, Ct seq. one, of tho land records Of
of the party secured thereby. I will sell ut
pnblio auction; in front Of the premises premises on
M, lots d, 9 and ID, in Lents subdivision of
lots and z In square No. b.i, improved by
three small two story brick dwellings known
as Nos. 1920 1881 and 1853 Fourth street north
west, Washington, ID. g.
Terms Se50, with interest at per cent. from
March 8, 1885, and expenses of sale, In cash,
balance In six and twelve months, with Inter.
est A deposit of $50 required on each lot
at time of sale. All oonveyancing ut pur--
chascr's cost, and II terms are not complied
with In seven days the property to be resold
at the risk and cost Of the dofanlting .pur..
chaser. Lot Il Is to be sold subject to trust
OF sG00 with accrued interest at Sper cent.
from January 10, 1885, and lots 9 and ID are to
gether subject TO trust of 81, 100. with ac-
crued interest at per cent from March I,
1885.
EDWIN A, MCINTYRE, Trustee.
TII0S BOWLING, Auctioneer.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
PUBLISHER LITERARY Lire.

The Boston Herald is referred to by con
temporary as a newspaper in every sense.
Guess it is. 1t looks like newspaper,
1t smells like newspaper, It tastes like
newspaper, it sounds like a newspaper, it
feels like newspaper and It must be a
neWspaper.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
FOR RENT-.-HOUSES.

pNOR RENT-Cheap, to u Responsible
II party, nicely furnished nine room house,;
convenient to cars and llerdics; excellent To-
cation. Apply TO l13 st n Q, Mt $3.50 p m.
IIOR RENT-House 7iO 9th st. n. W.,
II containing rooms; rent, 25 per month,
IN advance. Inquire Of VIM B. Morgan, SIG h
81 II W, between 10 and 10 a IN and and m.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

THE house of Mr.. Walsh in Balti-
more was entered by thief the other
night. lie was an enterprlsing aud re-
fined gentleman. He ransacked the
whole house, taking away everything
portable that Mr. Walsh's family, who
are in the country, had left behind.
He even took bath before exchanging
his old clothes Tor one of Mr.. Walsh's
new and fashionable suits.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

THE Philadelphia Press is endeavor-
ing to explain away the prohibition
plank in the Pennsylvania Republican
platform by showing that it only de-
mands a submission to the people of
prohibition amendment to the Consti-
tuition. How would the Press stand If
the convention had demanded a sub
mission to vote of the people of M
amendment to the Constitution pro.
hibiling the freedom of the press? 1t is
unfortunate for General Beaver that his
party is on the defensive at the start,
and still more unfortunate that the de.
fcnse does not defend.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

THE King of Cambodia is cheerful
monarch, all after the olden style.
The other day he had two brothers,
both Of whom had hankering after
his job. Now the King Of Cambodia
has no brother at all, One was shot
by his order, and the other beheaded.
This diversity of practical methods
shows, at least, that the King of Cam
bodia regards variety as the spice Of
life.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

At present the cater pillar is prominent
in the architecture of the trees.
The fishery question is the bait noir of
New England politics.
The President sat at his desk this morn
ing with his head resting on his hand, and
with several unused vetoes lying around
handy.
"Daniel,n he said in tone SO earnest
that there was sadness In 1t.
EYES,. sire,n responded Daniel.
"Did your wife ever take dog to raise I"
"Yes, sre.n
"When, Daniel?n
"When she was much younger than she
is now, sire"
"Was 1t kept in the house, Daniel?"
"Yes, sire. 1t slept in our room as a
watch-do@'
The Presidents face lighted with look
Of relief.
"Did 1t curl itself up and sleep right in
the middle of your back, DanielY"
'Of course not, sire. Why do you ask
such strange question ?"
The light left the Presidents face and
the earnest look came back again.
"Oh," he said, assuming an air OF in
difference, "there was no particular reason,
D0niel. just happened to be thinking
about house dogs in their domestic rela-
tlous, that was all.n
Then there was silence, and the Presi-
dent stuck his pen through veto and held
1t poised, ready to stick 1t on the first bill
that looked suspicious.
An invalid pension in the House usually
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

OUR Democratic friends are doing
their best, albeit at the eleventh hour,
to improve the political situation. The
present status Of affairs at the south end
of the Capitol, to quote from the lucid
weather representations of Professor
Capen, is Every peculiar, in that all its
aspects are on the verge between warm
and GOODNESS that gives clouds and
symptomatic of an ominous if not foul
crisis"
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

If we had Secretary Fish in the Cabinet
now, how quick he would snap up the bait
difficulty we are having with Canadian
precinct.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

DISPATCHES from New Zealand re.
port that during the great volcanic
earthquake in that country a tract 20
by 120 miles in area was one mass of
flame and red-hot cinders and dust,
rising in places to height of 1000 feet
and continuing several days. One
sheet Of flame sixty miles long stretched
along the mountain tops and the lakes
in the valleys were boiling. Within
proper time after this the northwest
territories of the country were visited
by blazing hot wind and a tempera-
ture Of over hundred degrees at mid
night. Will the U. S. Meteorological
Bureau please state whether or not
there are ties of consanguinity be-
tween New Zealand volcano and
Dakota simeon?
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

At present the cater pillar is prominent
in the architecture Of the trees.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
Go bring my veto, bring 1t quick
With pensions am bored;
I'll teach our soldiers that the pen
Is mightier than the sword.
- Grover Cleveland.

"So,n remarked Mr.. Tilden, as he read
the reports of Graham's successful voyage
through the Niagara rapids, $50 he did 1t in
bar'l? Well, well; times have changed
since tried the efficacy of bar'l in going
through whirlpool"
He was politician an | he was looking
for telephone station, which he finally
found.
"What telephone do you use here ?" he
asked of the boy in charge.
'Some sort of new-fanged one they've
just put up" answered the boy.
"'Taint Bell ~
"No, sir; but it's just as good"
"Oh, no, it isn't. pve got a communlca-
tion to send to Senator, and man can't
be heard in the U. S. Senate unless he talks
through Bell telephone. Good day." and
he went out.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
PERSONAL.

TJNCINNATI BEER Wanted All
~ who indulge In this beverage to know
that Christian Moorloins Beer Is the best in
the market
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
WANTED...HOusES.

w NAHTED-smalI House In Country
w not far from city and convenient 10
railroad station. Address, stating price and
location, Box No. b3l.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

An invalid pension in the House usually
becomes an in valid pension when the Presi-
dent jabs his pen into 1t,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

YESTERDAY Mr. William Glider of
New York started for the North Pole
in a whaling schooner which at the
proper time he will exchange for
boat and a sledge. lie does not believe
in hunting for poles in parties. Mr..
Glider, like the astute duck hunter,
will not search for his game with
brass band. He will creep up on 1t
holding his breath and keeping to the
leeward. He will advance without no.
tice and even the acute sense Of smell
which Arctic poles possess to re.
markable degree will not avail his in.
tended victim. In short, Mr.. Glider
expects TO capture his pole before that
object of so many expeditions knows
what is going on. If unable to
bring it back with him he
will brand his initials on it
go that in the general roundup
of poles his property can be identified.
Mr.. Glider also sees other advantages in
solitary stalking for poles. When he
comes back, as we hope he will, flushed
with success, there will be no contra
dictory stories about what his cXpcdl-
ton suffered and accomplished. Here
he will have the bulge on previous
polar expeditions. The possibilities of
such an advantage are large and Mr..
Glider knows it. Then again, there
will be no use of Congress investigat-
ing his expedition, for he will be the
only witness that could be summoned.
We think Mr.. Glider starts out under
unusually favorable atspices
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

In sums to suit at per cont.
Tho above Is only a small portion OF prop
erty on my books. For full list call ut office
for bulletins issued on 1st and 10Th.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

Philadelphia to New York:
Go take your Peter Cooper in,
His glory is undone;
You can't compare with us at all,
Our cooper takes the bun.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

Mr.. LANGsToN, eX Minister to Lii
IBERIA, and formerly resident of this
city, but now president of the Virginia
Normal School, has just returned from
an extensive Southern tour. He says
that it was with great qualification that
he noted the goOdfeeling which exists
between the white and colored people.
He also reports that the colored people
are making excellent headway in edu-
cation, and that the ablest and most
prominent white men are showing
their interest in the cause by personal
participation in it. The bloody shirt
is not only frayed at the edge, but is
rapidly splitting up the middle,
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
REAL ESTATE.

IIOR sALE-The North Washington
IL Real Estate Company have large and
choice line of improved and unlmproyed prop
erty for sale, offering rare chances for invest
ment. Parties desiring TO purchase or having
tion of the city will find II TO their advantage
to do 20 through this company, which gives
Its whole attention and energy 70 the develop
ment of that part of the city, This company
has seventy thousand feet In one tract on New
Hampshire ave. at n bargain for Investment.
Also, 100000 acres of improved farm lands
In Virginia for sale or exchange blO 81 n W.
HUYIGRLAND SPA WATER"-Cooi
III and refreshing. Children ask for IL.
Mothers need II, An Indispensable article TO
every household. ..
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

Sam Jones says; ~ am worth a hundred
dollars day now, and when | am worth
thousand dollars day will go to Europe"
Possibly, Sammy, and when you get back
to nothing day, you may be able to go to
Heaven.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

"Charlie," said Mrs. Babeesee to her
husband, why do they call ball club a
nine ~
"Every one has his own reason. l reckon,n
replied Charlie; "but we call ours the
Washington nine, because they have won
only nine games out of fifty or more"
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13

The fishery question is the bait noir of
New England politics.
The Washington critic., 1886-07-13
FOR SALE AND RENT.
ID EAL ESTATE BULLETIN
IN Of
THOS E. WAGGAMAN, OH p street.
u,nai q adm adntrn Id Col
UNIMPROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE.
lnlnn 81 let lsI 81 and prnaneni nNn

Linden st. bet lst st and Prospect ave
Sth st, bet and Va ave 600 90
Myrtle ST, bet N Cap and lst SITS n Co.. 200 90
Northwest. Per Foot
X ST, bet 10th and nh.,.,..........,,....S3 $500
X st, bet 1lth and 18TH. h..,,,,......,,,,.,,. 300
X ! ave, bet lith and 18TH sts...........,. 200
n II ave- bet M and N sts............,..., 150
18th st, bet l. and NJ, M,........,.,.,,,,...,., 1.50
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-28
Death of william McCOmb.

On the Goth of last May, the SPECTATOR re-
ferred to the fact that on that day Mr.. William
McComo, residing on the farm, near Barter
brook, where he was born and reared, would
celebrate the END anniversary of his birth. In
less than two months thereafter, the venera-
BILE man was called to his final rest. He was
County Downs. Ireland. and settled where the
son died. and around which homestead are the
children of the third and fourth generations
The deceased was in his usual good health till
a few days before his death, and the week pre-
ceolng had been in the harvest field observing
the work going on. His death occurred on the
2lst, and on the following day, he was buried
at T1nkling Spring Church. At the time ref
erence was made to the anniversary of his
birth, his sister, Mrs. Wright. who resides at
Arbor Hill, aged ninety years, was visiting
him. Mr.. McComb was the last OF the survi-
vors Of the men of Augusta who responded to
the call for the defence of the State in 1872 He
was member OF Capt. Jesse Dold's Company
OF Cavalry, which rendezvoused at Thinking
Spring preparatory for the march to the sea-
board. That occurred on Sunday morning.
Mrs. Wright was present when the Company
was formed for inspection. and, in speaking of
the event recently, remarked that the scene
was indellibly impressed ON her mind, and
that she remembered it well. She described
the men and horses as of the finest types for
the military service Capt Dold was 8 bache-
lor of splendid physique and very popular
He had been lieutenant in the United States
army, and was in the field during the whiskey
instruction in Pennsylvania, whilst Wash
fngton was President
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CITY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOoLS-Last
Thursday night. the City School Board recon-
mended Mr.. w. w. Robertson to the State
Board of Education as Superintendent of pub
lie schools to succeed Mr.. w. a. Bowles. who
has been appointed as Principal in the Rich
mond Schools During the past four years. Mr..
Robertson has been Principal of the High
School at Harrisonburg. He came before the
Board personally almost an entire stranger,
but he presented very fine array of recon-
mendations, and, in interviews with members
of the Board and citizens of Staunton, made an
excellent Impression, both as it respects his
qualifications for the office. and as cultivated
gentleman. After graduating at Randolph
Macon College ten years ago. he adopted teach
ing as his profession, and has applied himself
with assiduity and firm resolution to become
master of his profession. He is native of APP
pomattoX county, and is thirty-four years of
age, of r1ne physique and pleasant address. He
has been conspicuous in all the Normal Insti-
tutes, which have been held, favorably impress
ing DR.. Ruffner and all the professors who have
been in charge of those preparatory schools for
the training of teachers, and is at this time an
earnest and progressive worker In the Normal
in session in this city. Previous to his resi-
dence at Harrisonburg, he taught in Nelson
county, where he married. He is the son of
Major James E. Robertson, who several years
since. removed from Appomattox to Bedford,
and is one of the most substantial and estee NJ
ed citizens of that county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-28
Personal,

Miss Cora Turner, of this city, has been en-
at Hinton, Summers Co., w. Va.
Miss Mary Grattan, of this city. is visiting
friends in Lewisburs. w. Va. where she is the
guest of the family of Mr.. John w. Arbuckle.
The Greenbrier Independent says that on
Saturday night week, Mr.. William G. Wood
son, one of the Oldest. most respected aud best
known citizens OF Lewisburg, died at his home.
aged about seventy-elght years.
Mr.. T. j. Shepherd, Ticket agent, Chesapeake
& Ohio Railroad, in this city, has been confined
to his room at the Mozart for the past three
weeks in consequence of sickness.
The Roanoke Leader of the Oath says:-
MIR. c. S. Baker, one OF Staunton's most
prominent merchants, and a member of the
firm OF Hobbs and Baker, of this city, paid
Roanoke a visit for a few days this week."
Howe Y. Peyton, ESQ.,, is one of the editors of
a Prohibition paper in Dallas, Texas. He whites
with facile pen and adds much interest to
that paper. His friends here hope that he is
doing well in the home of his adoption.
Little Miss Ellen Lee, daughter Of Governor
Lee is visiting her cousin, Miss Mildred Lee,
daughter of Gen. R. E. Lee. in Lexington. Va
Mrs. J. J. Anderson and son. of Richmond.
mond, and Miss Bette K. Young, of Clarksburg
Female Institute. are on a visit to their
mother, Mrs. d. s. Young of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-28
DEATHS.

Obituaries GTe cRargeu for 0t advertising rates.
Hot5ees,f ubiished prat'sftot%stg.
WooDDELL-Wm. H. Woodell died at his home
on North River near Sangersville, on Sab
bath, 18th inst. aged about So years.
WooDsoN.-On the 18th, Warren, infant child
of. H. and sallie Woodson aged mouths
and 81 days.
CRowDER.-On the 9TH of July, Tommie, infant
terra lingering illness. aged two months and
90 days.
brief, beautiful, bright and chaste as morning
dew,
1t spark ed, was exhaled and went to Heaven
MCCoMB.-At his late residence near Barter
brook in this county, July 2lst, 1886. VIM. Nc
Comb, aged 90 years. l month and II days.
James McComb his father, emigrated to this
tied on Christians Creek in this county. He
married Susan Henderson, the result of the
union being four sons and two daughters. Will
liam, James, Alexander, Joseph, Susan and
McComb. of Stuart's Draft, aged 76 and Eliza
beth Wright. of Arbor Hill, aged 80; she is a
pensioner of the war of18l2.
Wm McComb. the subject ofthis sketch mar
ried a Miss Hughes, the daughter of the late
Moses Hughes, of Nelson Co.. (Wm., James.
and Joseph, married sisters.) Their issue was,
James, Andrew, Reeves, and Fannie McComb,
Mrs. Webb ofTexas Mrs. Witt, of Nelson Co. and
Mrs. Farrow, who lives on the old homestead.
All of his children are living. He was MEM
Der of Capt. Dolds Co. that enlisted from this
county in 1872, and served at Hampton Roads.
near Rich .ond, and other points,
His long life was spent upon the old home
place leading correct. honorable and upright
life.
At his death he owned both the McComb and
Henderson properties which he left to his heirs.
unencumbered. He was buried on the 22nd of
July, in the Thinking Spring Church. yard. the
Rev. Jno. A. Preston preaching the funeral SER
mon. His wife survives him, aged &c. He was
the uncle of Mrs Chas. Palmer and Jas. K.
McCOmb, of Staunton.
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To RICHARDSON ASSEMBLY, 593S K. OF l., OF
CLIFTON FORGE.

STORM OF MONDAY NIGHT.-On last Monday
night this city and neighborhood were visited
by storm of rain accompanied by vivid
lightning and loud thunder. The rain which
was quite copious commenced to fall at a
quarter before 10 O'Clock and continued for
half an hour with some violence and then
more moderately all night. There was but
little wind. The day preceding had been very
Warm-being one of the warmest days we
have had thus far this Summer
Since the above was written we have learned
that the rain was not local. but extended over
a large area and did considerable damage
There was another thunder storm and rain
here last night, which commenced about s
O'Clock. Though the lightning was not very
close, the thunder was very loud. and some of
the detonations shook the houses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-28
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.

LIVERPOOL GRAIN MARKET. - A leading
weekly grain circular OF the 23rd says:-Trade
is very firm and shows n tendency to improve
The weather has been less settled There ~
been q SOM what active tIgqoiry aod poe'ssttfs
are showing more eonfd eDce a. ne pefseut
prices. The country markets az ffm. Eng
fish wheats are rathef d-arer Cargoes are ia
good demand aJ q slight advance; there has
been fair number Of sales All to days mar
set the attendance was fair. \ firm tone pre-
vaiied, though only moderate business was
done. White wheats sold at full rates; red
were a shade easier. Flour was unchans 3D.
Corn advanced ID, checking business; the de-
mand was restricted.
THE IRON TRADE.-The Pittsburg iron man.
ufacturers, almost without exception, look for
yard TO an excellent z all trade TIE mica
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LEGAL NOTICES.
ACATIoN.-In the Clerks |
al Ia tircl I1rt ~ 4 70


VIIRGINIA-IN VAcATIoN.-In the Clerks
Y office of the Circuit Court of Augusta Co.,
july 9Th, 1856
Angus NJ. Wood, who sues for the use and
benefit of Mary Ann Branson,
VS..
VIM. H. Gamble. Admir- of D. v. Gilkeson,
decd, Mary Z. Gilkeson, widow of said ID. V.
Giikeson, decd, Mary j. Gilkeson, Emma L.
Gilkeson, Walter G. Guthrie and 3allie L., his
wife, late Sallie l.. Gilkeson,
Subpoena IN ChdaceTy.
The object of this suit is to recover of the es-
tate of y. v. Gilkeson, decd, in the hands of
his Admir- or heirs law. the sum of 50 900,
with interest from May 20, 1865, till paid, due
by bond executed to Angus NJ. Wood by said
d. V. Gilkeson: decd, on May 20, 1868; and to
this end to subject any estate of which said D.
V. Gilkeson died seized, in the hands of his
Admir- or heirs-at-law; and especially all the
lands in Augusta county, now held by said
Mary ]. and Emma l.. Gilkeson aud Sallie l..
Guthrie, to the extent of the estate descended
to them from d. v. Gilkeson, dec'd.-particu
larly two certain tracts OF land in Augusta
county, near Christians Creek, containing
24514 acres, and 37A acres. each. the latter tract
known as White HiIl''-they being the same
tracts laid off and assigned to the said widow
and heirs of D. V. GilkesOn, decd, by Commits
sioners of Court, as will fully appear by refer
ence to D. B. 90, page $50 and seq, Augusta Coun-
ty Court Clerks office.
1t appearing by affidavit filed, that Walter G.
Guthrie and Sallie L., his wife, Gate Sallie L.
Gilkeson). are non-residents of this State, it is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice, and
do what is necessary to protect their interest
Teste:-
]. N. RYAN, elk.
A. c. Braxton, p. q. jy7-4t