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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21
THE Cosr OF WHEAT PRopUcr1oN.

The CosT OF WHEAT PRoDUCTIoN.-
The phenomenally low prices for wheat
which have prevailed during the past year
have directed attention to the details of
the cost of producing that grain, and in
various States Of the wheat section the
statistical experts are making calculations
to settle the question whether, at the pre-
vailing prices, the culture of wheat can
be pro6tably continued. One of the most
interesting reports yet published on this
point has been made by the Michigan Sec
rotary of State concerning the cost of pro-
ducing and marketing the wheat, oats,
and corn crops of 1885 in that State.
The average yield per acre is given at
21.9S bushels of wheat, 1885 bushels of
oats, and 70S7 bushels of ears Of corn.
The yield thus indicated applied to the
cost per acre shows an average cost per
bushel of SO Il cents for wheat, 20 cents for
oats, and 211 cents for ear corn. The
average price of wheat on January 1, for
the State, is placed at about74 cents, oats
80 cents, and corn "a cents per bushel of
ears. In regard to wheat. the report OBJ
serves that the met profit on investment
in the southern counties is SO per cent,
and in the northern counties 35 per cent?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21
Dolly letter. Her Gngers tremble and
her cheeks flush as she opens the envelope.

She reads:
DARLING DoLLY-If you are of the
same mind as when we parted. send me a
Icluster of daisies. | have worn the ones
took from you then ever since over the
heart that beats for you and you only.
Now, as ever, ''HARRY."
The address was inclosed, and Dolly did
not wait many minutes before answering
She went to the bali in a quaint dress OF
white brocade, with only daisies tucked in
her silver belt.
There is Rennie Andrews with Ter
cousin, and, for Heaven s sake how much
! the nobleman looks like Harry Holmes.
Good gracious he is bowling. Well, this
is riddle. Rennie, see here; where is the
coronet you promised me ?"
| Ida is absorbed with Rennie's explana-
ton while Harry seeks Dolly's side.
The conservatory is near. and he draws
her hand thEosxheAis arm IS she looks 1t
him in dazed way.
In the cool, perfumed place, he draws
her to his heart.
'Doyo not know me, Dolly ?'
eyes" she whispered; sit is my love
come back to me-
He laughs happy laugh.
"And are you still ready to marry poor
man-to leave your lovely home for the
drudgery of poor mans wife ?'
II am content with my lot,'' said Dolly,
softly.
A look Of almost adoring affection fills
the young mans earnest eyes as they rest
upon the sweet, downcast face.
II have surprise for you, my pet" he
said, II found my uncle was rich and
titled, the sole representative of power
full family. He had written as he did to
try me. He was in need only OF affection,
he said. I am his heir. Darling, can you
love rich ran ?"
sit is all the same. love you,'' cried
Dolly, with happy laugh.
Ida thought it was hardly fair that her
cousin should get the coronet she had been
seeking for herself to long. To her mothers
chagrin, she decided on love in cottage
and married bank clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21

want to die. will not die" He groaned
as the foot of the guillotine was reached.
and presently his groans and cries
changed to shrieks of horror as the exc
cutioner's assistants laid bands upon him
to tilt him on the fatal plank. The emo
ton among the crowd grew to it's height
as K@nig gave yell and made a desper-
ate effort to wriggle his head from the
block. In moment all was over, and
the body of the wretched young murderer
was conveyed direct to GENTLY Cemetery
any value anatomically.-Par Morning
Neaus.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21

FURNITURE to suit all buyers
Baby Carriages all prices. Elegant
Rosewood, Walnut, Metallic and
Cloth Collins and Caskets. Fin
est hearse in the State Of Virginia.
Bodies embalmed. Everything always
ready and in tony style.
S. M. WILKES.
apr 80
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21

A MODERA ATE self confidence is the foun-
dat1on Of true manliness of character. and
the source whence have issued most of
the noblest enterprises in the worlds his
tory.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21
9'eaea i
Regret

Regret.
Gould we recall years that have fed@sf
How quickly from the tongue &ss,
Would fall the kind words left unsaia,
The sweet songs left unsung! s4r
How many cares that long ago
Dark shadows DER US cast,
Would fade like faces in the snow,
Could we recall the past!
How firmly, steadfaxtly we'd keep
Those paths we should have trodl &C.
How true we'd prove to friends who sleep
Now meath the churchyard sod! sAa
O years deep marked with Folly's stains
And torn by PASSIONS blast,
How soon we'd free thee from thy chs ms.
Gould we recall the pssttn
-19 e. Murray. iae<Detroit Free I'ySss
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21
.357 ACRES,

owned by David Baylor, lying four miles west OF
Staunton on the north side of the Parkersburg pike
will sell this tract either as whole or in the fol-
lowing parcels:
Lot No. l.. Containing 121 acres,--6o acres Of it
heavily timbered and 81 acres of it cleared.
Lot No 2. Containing LA acreS,-S6 acres of it
heavily timbered and So acres OF it cleared.
Lot No. 8. Containing 80 acres,-.6 acres OF it
heavily timbered and Is acres of it cleared.
will sell at the same time and place the following
property situated in West View
lot containing II acres of land, lying on the
west side Of the Parkersburg pike, on which there
Is comfortable brick dwelling house. good stable
and all other necessary out-buildings. This prop
erty Is known as the Parsonage Property"
Also tract OF land lying on the East side of the
Parkersburg pike, adjoining Mrs. P. o. Palmer and
ais containing 51l4 acres, most of it well set in
grass. On this tract there is brick dwelling house
with four rooms
Also lot containing 4 acre, lying on the east side
OF the Parkersburg pike, on which there is a frame
house, now used as a dwelling and shoe maker and
saddler shop.
AL the foregoing property will be sold upon a
credt of one ta1o and three gears in equal install
ments, the purchaser giving bonds therefor, with
approved personal security, bearing interest from
the day Of SALE and the legal title retained as ulti
mate security.
Plots of all OF the above property exhibited on day
OF sale.
P. A. BAYLOR,
Executor OF David BAYLOR. decd
Sale at II o'clock. may7-tds
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nay7-tds.
rALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Mondaq, Mau 24th, 1886,

AS executor of the will OF David Baylor, decd, L
will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder in
front OF the Court House in Staunton on
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21

Situated at the intersection Of Baker's s.ahsnasn
Creek" and middle River.' in Au- EssE ~
gusta county, Va. about one mile %HS
east of West View, and six miles west w.
OF staunton adjoining the lands of GSsszASszet
James and John Cook and ais.
This land is regarded as very productive and OF
frst-rate quality The greater part Of it is now in
fine state OF cultivation, and the residue has upon
1T the very best timber.
The improvements consist Of a large. substantial
brick dwelling house. large barn and stable, a
houses all OF which are in frst-rate condition
l will also sell at the same time and place. that
large body OF valuable wood land containing
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21
DR.. .F.A!A.H:!R:N.EYS
HEALTH RES7uAER.

T,HE wonderful cures effected by this now well.
l. known remedy, not only in our private practice
drawn the attention Of the medical profession its
use throughout the land. In Chronic Rheumatism
a Acute Govt, Jaundice Bilious disorders and
EryspeIas, Dropsieal Troubles, Painful and difficult
Menstruaton, Nervous or Sick Headache Cestiveness
or Constipation, Milk Leg, Scald Head, Skin Dis
eases, Ulcers and Boils, Kidney and Urinary weak
ness, Female weaknesses and letter affections.
A large proportion of the CHRONIC AND ESTIMATE
DISEASES that afflict MANKIND have their origin IN
an impure state of the BLOOD and depraved condi.
ton of the LIVER and poisons the very fountain OF
Life: and no better remedy can be used than han
Health RestOrer. A SINGLE BOTTLE will
produce such change feeling often to AsToNIsiz
the SUFFERER Be ADVISED and give it a trial. ALI
DRUGGISTS AND SToRKkEEPERs sell it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21

No GOOD or loving thing exists in the
world without its correspondent dark
ness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21
300 ACRES,

County Court day., the following property lately
owned by David Baylor, decd. to wit :
The tract Of land known as the "Home Farm"
containing
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-05-21

VRUSTEEnS SALE OF LANDRY virtue of a
4 deed OF trust executed to me as trustee, by
w e. Gardner and Mary c., his wife, bearing date
March l6th 1882 OF record in the Clerks Office Of
the County Court of Augusta, in D. B. 81, page Cos
will, on
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-May oath, 1885, Court. dau,)

sell at public auction, in front of the .anAsazs>
Courthouse in stanton, one un- SI5syaas -
divided one-Sixth interest in tract %ssa2Ssss3I
of land situated near the village of
Moscow, Augusta County, the whole GSS4sSasv
now belonging to Abel Carson's heirs and con-
tanning ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES,
more or less.
The undivided interest hereby offered for sale
was conveyed to said Mary C. Gardner by deed
of Abel Carson, of date october 18th, 1878.
TERMS made known on day of sale.
r. M. GUY,
apr 81 At Trustee
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DARN AND MILL FOR SALE

VIRGINIA--IN VACATION.-In 4.he Clerks
Y Office Circuit Court of Augusta County. : -
T.. r. N. Speck, Sheriff of Augusta county, and az
such admir- of Emily s. Hanger, decd. Pit fl.
VS..
Samuel Kennerly.
IN DEBT ON AN ATTACHMENT
The object of this suit is to recover of the defen-
dant the sum OF $42 s. with interest from the 1st
estate, debts or effects belonging or due to the
defendant (Who is a nonresident of this Stafel
found within the county of Augusta or State Of
Virginia sufficient to satisfy to the plaintiff the
amount of his said debt with interest and costs
Samuel Kenneriyis nom esident Of this Stafa. o
1t is ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice. and do
what is necessary to protect his interest,
Teste-
j. N RYAN, Clerk.
Hudson & Patrick, PIG.
apr Soft
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ONE and COMMoDIoUS BRICK
DWELLING
THos. @. ELDER,
ALEX. Fl. FULTZ,
Clerks Office Cir. ct. of Augusta Co.,

Clerks Office Cir. Ct of Augusta Co.,
March a. 1886.
T. Joseph N. Ryan, Clerk OF said Court do certi-
fly that hos G. Elder and Alex. 81. Fnltz, have
executed, with satisfactory security, the bond re-
quired of them as condition of their collecting
the cash payment on the sale of the property
which is the subject of the foregoing advertise
ment JOS N RYAN Clerk
may7 St
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apr 80
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALUABLE
" FARM in Augusta County Virginia.

Executor OF David BAYLOR. decd.
Sale at II O'clock nay7-tds
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
Secret Sessions.

A republican senator is reported as
saying that secret sessions of the sen.
ate are doomed, and that Senator Sher.
man was right, with some qualification
when he said there is no place fol-
secrecy in the affairs of republic. II
is alleged that the executive proceed.
ings are regularly given away by leaky
senators, who are well-known but can.
not be punished; and very often the
reports are Enthusiastically. The be-
trayals of executive session secrets
have never been so general as this win
ter; and it is stated that never before
has personal abuse been so freely in
dulged in with closed doors. OF course
there are occasions when secrecy may
be necessity, as in the consideration
of important treaties with foreign gov
ernments; but there would seem to be
much less occasion for it in relation to
nominations to office, in which the
people are interested spectators. There
appears to be no sanction for secret ses-
sions on nominations except a rule of
the senate, as follows:
"All information communicated or re-
marks made by a senator when acting on
nominations, concerning the character or
qualifications of the person nominated, also
all votes on any nomination, shall be kept
secret. If, however, charges shall be made
against person nominated, the committee
may, in its discretion, notify such nominee
thereof, but the name of the person making
such charges shall not be disclosed. The
fact that nomination has been made, or
that it has been confirmed or rejected, shall
not be regarded as secret"
The same complaint that has been
made of the President because of his
refusal to furnish information affecting
the character or competency of certain
officials whom he has removed is also
made of the senate. 1t is charged that
nominees have been assaulted in secret
session, without being allowed to know
the names of their accusers, and that
many have been rejected on political
grounds when there was no cause of
exception as to general fitness. There
is no apparent remedy for this injustice
except to abolish secret sessions and
to consider nominations openly.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
Utah Affairs.

There are various reports regarding
the resignation of Governor Murray of
Utah. One is that the President has
long been satisfied that Governor Muir
ray was not doing his duty, and that
he had been forewarned that it was the
governors purpose to veto the appro-
priation bills and thus leave the terri
torial courts and other institutions with
out funds. On the other hand, it is
asserted that Governor Murray was not
responsible for the failure of the Nor
mon legislature to vote an appropria-
ton for the courts, and that his only
fault has been in doing his duty too
well. BY some the removal of Gov
ernor Murray is regarded as a surrender
of the administration to Mormon influ-
ence. Secretary Lamar has expressed
the opinion that the anti-polygamy law
is toe strict. The Tribune. reviewing
the work of Governor Murray, says
" He felt that he had done all that was
fair to ask of him. His work is a tri-
umph for right in this territory and he
goes out of Office covered with honors.
with a record for integrity and perfect
justice which will be crown of glory
for his children. He was kept in Office
for year after the new administration
assumed power, which in itself is a
high endorsement, especially when we
know that his immediate superior, the
secretary of the interior, was all the
time his bitter foe. That there is deem
regret among the Gentiles at the action
of the President it is useless to deny.
They feel that their dearest wishes
have been disregarded, and they will
feel that way until they know who is to
succeed Governor Murray. He may be
some one as stalwart and true and brave
and clear-sighted as Governor Murray.
He may be a stick and the doubt
which hangs on the difference will
make disquiet in every loyal heart in
Utah until the truth is known" Ex-
Senator Ramsay, president of the Utah
commission, has also been forced to
resign, in order to give the President
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
Notes and Opinions.

THE trade stagnation in England is
said to be growing worse every day.
THE Tribune thinks it is a blessed
good thing that the farmers do not 90
on a strike.
TURKEY and England are at dead
lock over the reorganization of the
Egyptian army.
In the eastern trade centers there is
feeling of confidence that an i'm
provement in business will occur in
the near future.
No free man with family to pro-
vide for can afford to pay taxes to sup
port convicts in luxurious idleness.-
Marlboro Times.
The proposition for biennial cleo
tons and legislative sessions has been
again defeated in the Massachusetts
house of representatives.
THERE is renewed talk in Washing
ton of I" clean sweep in the federal
offices after the senate gets through
with its contest with the President.
THE man who will invent kind of
strike that will not strike women and
children harder than any one else can
make money just now.-Philodelphia
Times.
THE report that Mr.. Blaine had
spoken of the position of the senate re-
publicans in their controversy with tbe
President as "nonsense was a muo-
wump falsehood.
A WASHINGTON dispatch says that
the rejection of McGettrck as postmas-
ter at st. Adams is certain, as his re-
plies to the charges against him are not
deemed sufficient.
A RECENT writer says people are
more profane than they were thirty
years ago. He has probably been in
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
The Anti-Chinese Crusade.

The real issue in the anti-Chinese
agitation on the Pacific coast is begin
ming to appear-it is law on one side
and lawessness on the other. The
better class of citizens of Portland, Ore
gon, have felt compelled to take action
consequent upon the lawless methods
employed by the anti-Chinese element
TO drive out the Celestials. A large
meeting was held in that city on the
10th instant, which was attended by
some fifteen hundred of the leading
citizens and business men. Resolu-
tions were adopted to the effect that
law and order must be upheld at what
ever cost. 1t was further resolved
" that we will MAINTAIN and sustain
the fundamental principles of liberty
and humanity, as adopted by the found
ers of the republic; that man has an
inalienable right to life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness, and that these
are inherent rights of which no one can
unlawfully be deprived; and that we
will not allow any one to be prevented,
through violence or intimidation, from
working for livelihood, or be driven
from house or home, and we pledge our
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24

fill the vacancy occasioned by Dorman
b. Eaton's resignation. Mr.. LYMAN
is a republican, but is not in much
favor with republicans in Washington.
Oberly is regarded as pretty poor
specimen OF a civil service reformer,
ana the democrats expect that he will
be very liberal in his construction of
the civil service law.
A WASHINGTON special says: {" Be-
fore the senate finance committee voted
to report favorably the various revenue
appointments, the President signified
to Chairman Morrill,, through Senator
Beck, his willingness TO admit that GER
tain suspensions were not made be-
cause of charges affecting official char
acter. Mr. Morrill,, on invitation. had
an interview with President Cleveland
who talked the matter over and sent
the senator to Secretary Manning, who
furnished letter making the necessary
admission. This amounts to confess
ing that changes were made for parti-
san purposes. Senator Morrill, has thus
quietly secured what Edmunds has I'M
successfully tried to elicit"
HUMoR of senatorial discussion: The
following occurred during the passage
between Senators Beck and Edmunds
last week:
Mr.. Beck inquired where Mr.. Edmunds
had got the Thurman matter he read the
other day.
Mr.. Edmunds replied from the committee
minute book, upon an order of the senate
withdrawing secrecy from it, " Perhaps the
senator from Kentucky can see the dfstinc-
tion," he said.
can see barn" replied Mr. Beck,
but L cannot see fly on the barn door
without seeing the barn.
Mr.. Edmunds - Undoubtedly; and the
senator has seen a good many barns, I'M
doubleday. ! am inclined to think he has
not seen much of anything else Laughter. |
Mr.. Beck.-I have not seen the fly
Mr.. Edmunds No, the senator never
takes anything on the fly. Renewed
Laughter.
Mr. Beck-Nor on the sly, either. [Up-
roarious laughter on the floor and in the
galleries.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24

THE senate passed last week Sena-
tor Hoar's electoral count bill and a
bill providing for a committee to inves-
tigate the alcoholic liquor traffic; also
Mr.. Blair's bill providing for the study
of the nature and effects of alcoholic
stimulants and narcotics in the schools
of the territories and District of Co
lumbia. The senate also passed the
house bill increasing the pensions of
widows and dependent relatives from
IS to $12 per month. The house COM
mittee on elections by majority vote
Gncluding three democrats who are pro-
tectionists) has decided against the
claim of Frank Hurd of the Toledo dis
trict, Ohio, to the seat now filled by
Romeis, republican. Hurd is free
trader, and never had reasonable
claim to being declared elected.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-03-24
an opportunity to make the majority of
the board democratic.

THERE is little improvement in the
labor situation in the Southwest. The
relations of the strikers and railway
managers are daily becoming more
strained. Governors Marmaduke OF
Missouri and Martin of Kansas have
made vigorous efforts to effect a settle
ment between the railway company
and strikers. They submitted an agree
ment cmbodying, in substance, the
following: That the company restore
to its striking employees in Missouri and
Kansas the wages paid them in Sep
TENDER, 1884, including one and one
half price for extra time worked, to re-
store all said striking employees without
prejudice on account of the strike, and
that thereafter said rates would not be
changed, except after thirty days. no
tice, given in the usual way. The agree
ment is acceptable to the railway mana
gers, but the Knights of Labor are not
satisfied with it. Meantime the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railroad Company has in
voked the power of the federal govern
ment against the striking knights of
Labor, and the court has responded.
This is regarded as an important move
against the strikers, who are enioined
by the court from interference with the
company's business. 1t is estimated
that there are $4,000 men now on
strike in various parts Of the United
States. The first report of the bureau
of labor, just submitted to congress, says
that labor troubles and depression cost
the country more than $300,0OO,OOO
last year.