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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

pounds; Kings Beauty 16 pounds; Kings
Erica 16 pounds 81 ounces, and Granny's
Gem 16 pounds 81 ounces, and is great
grandson of Khedive, sire of Princess II,
that yielded 46 pounds Z ounces butter in
seven days. Tracing the tests Of cows of
his blood exhibit the most satisfactory ev-
licences, showing, too, that the blood of
King and Fillpail was most fortunate I'M
ion, knicking we'll, as the records Of foreign
and home-bred herds demonstrate.
The cows selected by Mr.. Miller in estab-
fishing the Eastwood enterprise, breed
ing to King II, are chiefly of Coomassie
blood. Among them Is LIE Gras Lily of the
Valley, No. 1886, granddaughter of
Vertumnus, son of Coomassie and half
brother of Khedive; Kings Princess, No.
30, 94s, half-sister to King II; Clearwater
Eastwood, an inbred granddaughter of Ver-
tumnus, calf of Clearwater, 26-quart
COW; Lady Lucilla, No. 80, 143, half-sister to
Desire, the daughter of Khedive, whose
dam, Limon, tested IA pounds, and whose
granddam, st. Clementaise, tested Is pounds
10 ounces, and took the Jersey Island prize
for the richest milk. Her grandsire was
Sir George grandson of Guy Fawks. and
sold for S., 100 at auction. Nineteen of Sir
Georges get sold at auction, averaging
1894 This is fine record for the
Coomassie side of the Eastwood
herd. tracing their genealogy. Now comes
Royal Queen, No. "a, 428, granddaughter
of Carlo, No. 100, pedigree commended
She took the first prize at the St Johns
show, on the Jersey Island, in 1882. Queen
is model of beauty and will compete sue
cessfully for prizes anywhere. Another is
Epigaea 8, No. 3O,55s, whose dam of the
same name tested IA pounds, and is grand
daughter of Stoke Pogis 5, a bull in the ia
nous herd of Miller & Sibley, Franklin CO.,
PENNSYLVANIA. Next comes Celestial 2, No.
90, 1882, half-sister of Merlette, that tested
16 pounds, by Florinde's Duke, an inbred
Riotce Alphea bull, grandson of Eura-
tos cow, which made IT'S pounds of butter
| in one year, and in the same time raised a
= calf for her owner.
The catalogue of the Eastwood" herd
could be continued, but sufficient has been
noted to give an idea of the care which is
being exercised and the outlay expended to
establish another enterprise in breeding
frst-class Jersey:cattle in this county and
Immediately adjoining the city.
Mr.. John Hope formerly of the State OF
New York, superintends the management
at Eastwood He is well informed by
reading and experience, and takes hold him.
self with good will and resolution.
The livestock dealers of Augusta and in
our section of the Valley export fine grades
of beef cattle. Every improvement made
in breeding, and the larger the interest be-
comes, increases wealth and prosperity
Dairying pursuits follow and enlarge in
amount with the progress made, especially
in developing the Jerseys. Ours is sec
ton adapted to mixed industries, as exper
iments and tests demonstrate. Improving
our herds-cattle and all other livestock
and dairying are adapted to their tastes,
when tried by our farmers, and none YET
have cause to regret the efforts they have
made on these lines of development.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

PRIMARY ELECTION IN RICHMoND.-The
Democratic Committee of the city Of Rich
mond at meeting on Tuesday night Of last
week decided to hold a primary election on
the 18th of May to nominate municipal of
ficers to be elected on the 4th Thursday, the
9th Of May
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE.-The con-
vention to nominate Democratic candi-
date for Congress for this, the tenth, dis
trict, will be held in Lexington on Thurs
day, the Goth of July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

THE eSUNDAY STATE" with the issue
Of last Sunday, the publication of the Rich
mond Sunday State was discontinued. That
paper says:
eIn place Of The Sunday State the Satur-
day evening edition of the daily s ate will
be enlarged and improved, and will continue
many of the featues of The Sunday State
which have been so highly commended by
both press and pubic"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

TRAMPLED TO DEATH.-We learn from
the Winchester Nea0s that, on Monday of last
week, "a son of Mr. James II. Williams,
living near Stephens City, in Frederick
county, while going home from the field
with his horse, was trampled to death by
the animal. The horse ran away and the
lad became entangled in the harness."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
BARNUMS GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH UNITED TO
The Great London Circus,
Sangers Royal British Menagee and International Allied Shows
Capital, 100000. Daily Expenses, $1,000.
BARNUM,S


supervision The pubics obedlent servant
IT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

PRIMARY ELECTION IN NoRFoLK.-The
primary election to nominate Democratic
candidates for the municipal officers Of Nor
folk commenced yesterday and will be con-
tinued to-day. 1t was thought best to de-
vote two days to this primary election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
Secretary Manning.

The intelligence which comes from
Washington, that Mr.. Manning is in a fair
public mind of a painful anxiety. He is
now able to take long drives about the
city, and receives many calls from his
friends
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

STp AVE1 from my ~ house on the mig night
wel-formed p&Ie-red COW, with horns in.
cined tn stand straight ou1 from the head the
left dropping little and right one inclining
upward. She has a small white spot recked
with red on left Sd boulder, and belly and TANKS
are white. Brush aud lower part of tail
white. A reward will be given for her recov-
cry, or any Information that may lead thereto.
may5-lts Mrs. NtUbLIE CROWDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

A Baptist missionary in China writes
home that what an American family throws
away in year would keep dozen Chinese
families; and what Chinese family throws
away III the same time would not feed a
mouse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

STORY OF LUMBERMAN.-A Wisconsin
lumbelman was caught by rolling log the
other day and held so fast that he was un-
able to get away. He yelled in vain for
help. While lying there big bear came
up to him. He drew his revolver and fired
six shots, killing the bear, and these shots
were heard by a lumberman, who went to
see what was going on, and released the
prisoner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

The corps of cadets of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute will celebrate at the Natural
Bridge, May 10Th, the anniversary OF the
Battle of New Market, in which the Cadet
COrps took 80 prominent apart,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

"WET," VERY wET."- Washington dis
trict, ill Rappahannock county, in which an
election for license or no license was held,
voted for license by a majority Of about four
to one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

Three prisoners charged with theft es-
capped from Jail at Leesburg Tuesday night
of last week
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

Hon. W. L. Wilson, Of Charlestown, W.
Va, has accepted an invitation to address
the Literary Societies of Hampden-Sidney
College, Va, at the coming commence
ment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

During thunder storm at Freeland. Pa,
on Tuesday week, lightning struck the
chimney of school house, and passed down
into the room, striking four little girls who
were sitting near the stove. Florence
Hodgson, nine years old, was fatally injur-
ed; her clothes caught fire and she was ter
ribly burned, and her right side was paral-
yzed. The other three were badly hurt, but
will probably recover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

Col G. c. Wertenbaker, of Charlottesville,
has been elected colonel of the Third Viz,
ginia Regiment of volunteers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

The Virginia Midla and Railway has re-
Gently purchased about 900 tons of steel
rails for it's track.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

The Virginia State fair, at Richmond,
will begin October 20 and continue three
days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

HAEORAMA FOR SALE Or RENT
~ as @ whole. or rooms for rent fur -
nished or unfurnished. Call and see me NssA
those wishing to buy or rent. EsSsl
mayo st ROBERT G. BlCKLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

The democratic primary in Danville to
nominate municipal candidates will be held
May 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

Martinsville, Henry CO., Va, is to vote
June II on subscription of 100000 to the
proposed Roanoke and Southern Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

ARM BRoKEN.--On Wednesday last,
Charlie McWhorter, a small son of Judge
j. M. McWhorter. Of Lewisburg, W. Va,
had his arm broken at the wrist joint by a
fall from hay NOW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
1T0CRHOLDERS, MEETING

- STAUNTON. May 5th, 1856.
The annual meeting of Stock holders of the
Staunt ton Gas Co. viii Re held on SATURDAY.,
the 22nd inst. at IL o'clock, A. NJ, in the office
of A. H. II. Stuart, Esq
By order of the Board of Directors.
may5-2t JAS. Fl, SKINNER, Secty,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
[ University Of Virginia.

SUM FER LAW LECTURES tnine week.
!y) begin Sth July, 1885, and end Sth Septem-
Der. Have proved of signal use.-l>t to stu
or other Law School End, to those who propose
to read privately; and Sd, to practitioners who
have not had the advantages of systematic in.
struction. For circular apply Up. o. Universe
ty of Va.) to JOHN B. MINOR, Prof. Com. and
Stat. LAW. naNh.4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
DUILDaNG PROPOsAlS.-Bi,

ID received for the building OF BARN at the
Western Lunatic Asy luH, up to IL O'Clock M. on
May 25th. Bids shoult be addressed to the un-
dersigned. but for drawings, specifications, and
other Information, apply at the flee of J. w.
Black barn, Steward Of the Asylum The right
is reserved to rel ect any and all bids.
VIM. l.. BUfp G Z RDNER,
Chairman Bulldog Committee,
nlay5-lt Stanton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

DR.. j. M. NICKEL, a prominent and honor
ed citizen of Monroe county died at his home
at Nickell's Mills, on Second Creek. Tues
day morning of last week., after a long and
tedious illness, in the 73rd year of his age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

VoTE IN THE LEXINGTON DISTRICT. An
analysis of the vote in the Lexington dis
trict. as made and published by Rev. D. G.
Irwin, shows that the white vote for license
was 1862, and against license 2S3, making
the majority of the white vote against
license 121.
The colored vote against license was 81,
and for license 255, making the majority
of the colored vote for license 234-thus
making the majority for license 113.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

Mrs. Henningham W. Scott, widow Of
the late Robert E. Scott, of Warrenton, died
at her residence, the Valentine House, in
Richmond, on Tuesday evening of last week,
after an illness of comparatively brief dura
ton. She was daughter of the late
James Lyons. Mrs. Scott was sister of Mrs.
Robert Stanard and Mrs. Gen. VIM. B. Tai
iaferro. She leaves four daughters and one
son,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

CREAMERIEs.-The Richmond State says
that Sin the North and West the creamery
has proved to be more profitable than many
of the cereal crops. The State Of Missouri
is growing rich off the butter making indus
try. And there is every reason why Virgin
ia should come forward in the same line.-
In Southwest Virginia, in the Valley, and
along the line of the Virginia Midland road,
grass is abundant, and where there are graz
ing lands, there should the business of but
ter-making flourish. Virginia has excellent
facilities for quick transportation to one of
the best butter markets in the country
Washington city. Let the..Virginia repre-
sentatives to the Farmers Congress gather
all the information possible about the econo-
my of the industry referred to, and in two
or three years this State will add much to
its attractions for desirable class of i'm
migrants
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

A GOOD SHowING.-The real estate trans
actions in Chattanooga, Tenn, for the first
quarter of 1886 amounted to $3.50, els, as
against $272, 1926 for the corresponding quar-
ter of 1885, difference of $1OS, 800 in favor
of the present quarter. The prices Of real
estate show a steady advance, and more
buildings are now under contract for con-
struction in Chattanooga than at any time
since the war. The manufacturing indus
tries are in healthy condition, and several
northern capitalists are now negotiating for
manufacturing sites.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

Presbyterian churches are to be built
this summer in North Danville and Chat
ham.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
4 4 BIG RINGS 4


hundreds o. Rareso of
for Startling European Surprises.
% HIPPODROME RACING TRACK,
LIZ Desperately
sTUPENDOUS MUSEUM LIVING WONDERS,
Containing Cuiosie from Everywhere.
CIRCUS COMPANIES,
al Equesiennes
PERFORMERS,
OOO O
100 AND DARING
IOO Possible
4 900 NEW FEATURES SENSATIONS
I.UUO NeverS n
4 o GIANTS, Representing all Nations.
Remarkable Reproduction the NObst and Biggest Animal
of from
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

Crockett's Hotel, at Wytheville, has beer
sold to George R. Dunn for $500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
Hon, John s. Barbour,

Hon. John s. Barbour will remain Chair
man of the State Democratic Committee
At the meeting of the Democratic State
Committee in Richmond on Wednesday
last, Hon John s. Barbour offered his re-
signation as Chairman, as he expected to be
absent during the Summer. When Mr..
Barbour vacated the chair, Dr.. S. II. Moi
felt. of Rockingham, offered the following
resolution which was unanimously adopt
ed
RESOLVED, That Mr.. Barbour be request
ed to withdraw his resignation as chairman
of the State Committee, with the under
standing that during his absence from the
State chairman pro tenn. be chosen, whose
functions shall cease upon the return of the
chairman.
A committee Of three was appointed to
wait upon Mr.. Barbour, who consented to
aceuiesce in the wishes of the committee as
embodied in the resolution.
Col Archer Anderson was unanimously
elected Chairman pro tenn. to act as chair
man during the visit of Mr.. Barbour to
Europe this Summer. Mr.. w. w. Scott
was reelected Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

COMING BACK HoME.-The Wytheville
Enterprise says" "a party ofemigrants pass
ed through town Thursday en- route for
Roanoke. One OF the party informed us
that he was from Dakota, aud few weeks
ago had some property, and wife and
children. but that the recent cyclone, in a
few hours swept away his property, killed
his wife and one child and left him heart
broken and almost penniless. He says Da-
kota is no place for poor man."
HIGH LICENsE.-High license in Illinois
has increased the revenue of the State from
the liquor tax from $500, 900 to over 81, $780,
900, and reduced the number of saloons
from 10 900 to 5000. In the city of Chicago
alone there has been an increase in tax of
81, 800, 600, and reduction of 600 in the
number of places where liquor is sold.
License to sell liquor in Whitehall, Wis,
has been fixed at 5000 for both Wholesale
and retail dealers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05
From WASHINGTON.

The Tariff Bfll-The Presidents pros.
peetive marriage-His afianced-The
strikes ePidem1c-The farmers act diff.
ferentIy-HOw the strikes injure the
farmer-ImprOvemen of the White
House-Pubiic buildings needed-Ex-
ecutiOns in Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

STRIKE OF MINERS ON NEW RIvER.-On
Saturday last, the coal-miners on New River
from Kanawha Falls to Hinton struck for
one-half cent more per bushel, and, as the
proprietors decline to grant the price de-
manded, the result will be that between
two and three thousand laborers will put
themselves out of employment Nineteen
mines are now closed. This will infict a
very heavy loss on the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railway.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-05

DEATH OF MAJOR WALTER K. MARTIN
Major Walter Kevan Martin, leading to-
bacco commission merchant of Richmond,
Va, died Saturday, after long illness
He bore gallant part in the Confederate
service during the late war. including SER
vice on the stats of Gems. Lomax, W. E.
Jones and Ransom. He was noted as one
of the best adjutants and bravest men in
the Army of Northern Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-05-01

Whenever politicians have an axe
to grind, in the way of an election
or reelection to Office, then the
dear publien is all the world to
them and they are ready TO sacri.
fee everything for the good of the
people. After the election the pub.
lie is forgotten and self comes to the
front. ]. n. Camden has been in
the Senate six years, all of which
time the people were being defraud.
ed by unjust railroad freight dis
elimination, local interests along the
lines were ruined, but the time
wasn't here for HIM to fire off his
gun his term of Office was not ex.
piring and there was no strong OPP.
position to his reelection. But these
circumstances are now upon him,
and hence his wall against the un-
just course of the powerful corpor.
ations. How did he make his mil
lions? By his determinations? At
least he refused in 1S79,-when be-
fore a joint committee of the Legis-
lature to investigate these same
charges,-positively refused to say
what determinations were made in
favor of his oil company, and was ar
ranged for contempt before the
Senate. This shows his sincerity.
But now, oh now the poor people
are suffering and he is eager to leg
islate-for then, f-wait till the elee-
ton is over, and you'll hear no more,
but j. N. Camden will go on MAX
ing his thousands as before.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-05-01

There is great change working
in the social system of England and
of the world. The palpable corrup-
tions in high life have aroused the
contempt of the middle classes, aud
the common people even are revol-
ting against the social exactions of
a caste unworthy aud undeserving
of any rights only given by reason
of wealth and title. The time will
come when true merit in life, hon
esty and usefulness, will be the high
est dividing line in the social scale.
In Europe social changes are gener-
ally brought about by revolutions.
In this country, it is argued, by
reason of the education and eleva-
ton of the masses of the people,
and the landed interests of the
many, the conditions of capital and
labor and the changes of society
necessary to time and circumstance,
will arrange themselves from force
of necessity through our liberal laws
and institutions, and that such a
thing as revolution is impossible.
Other dangers exist. The CONNER.
cial necessities of this extensive
country differ geographically, and it
is difficult to legislate for conflicting
interests. The country is filling up
with mixed element of population,
not as of old when the bone and sin
ew OF other countries came in search
of homes and freedom. The revolu.
tlonary theory is being transplanted,
and it's influence is gaining by reas-
on of the chances offered for It's de-
V e lopment,-strikes, riots, mobs,
idleness and want. Agriculture,
the main-stay of country's pros
perity, is at discount and the drift
is to overcrowded city life and the Of
fees and professions. Still, every
era of country's history is distin-
guished by changes born ofnecessity,
and we may be unconsciously shap-
ing ourselves to a course that is best
In the end.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1886-05-01
A TALE OF HORROR.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 2S.--A
Topeka, Kan, special says: Last
Saturday the wife of Jacob Fret.
muth, homesteader in Seward
county, was cruelty murdered and
outraged by Fritz Rupin, a half-wit-
ted German, who was dragged to
death later. Rupin had been for
some time enjoying the hospitality
of the Freimuths. He was home
less and without friends, and they
had taken him in until he could find
work. On the day mentioned, dur
ing the temporary absence of Mr..
Freimuth, Rupin overpowered his
benefactor's wife and brutally out
ragged her person. Not content with
this, he bound the lady hand and
foot and cut her throat from ear to
ear. The brute then secured an
old hoe, and while the woman was
yet writhing in the death struggle
he disembowled her with the blunt
instrument. Mrs. Freimuth was
enciente, and when discovered the
unborn babe lay few feet from the
body of the mother cut in two. Mr..
Friemuth returned Sunday, and
when he discovered the mutilated
body Of his wife he became raw
ing maniac. A neighbor in that
sparsely settled region happened to
be passing that way shortly after
twelve O'Clock, and found him wild
with frenzy, but dared not approach
for fear Of his personal safety. He
rode rapidly to settlement some
eight miles distant and told the ter.
rible tale. A party was at once or
ganized, and they returned to the
scene of the outrage and found Fret
muth weltering in his own blood.
He had killed himself with a shot
gun. A grave was dug and the re-
mains Of the unfortunate people
were buried. The posse then set
out to scour the country for the
murderer, and found him secreted
in a small ravine several miles away
from the scene of his crime. near
the Cimarron river. Some specula-
ton was INDUCED in as to the prop.
er method of Kidding the world of
him, but not much time was con-
sumed in celebrating. A fractions
and spirited horse was secured and
saddled. One end of long lariat
was then fastened around his neck
and the other extremity was attach
ed to the pommel of the saddle.
The horse was then started, and
amid the shouting of the men and
crack of revolvers and rifles the
frightened animal tore madly away.
After run of nearly five miles the
beast fell exhausted, and the life
less body of the murderer was loos-
ened as soon as the men came up.
The lariat had drawn so tight that
his head was almost severed from
bis body. The features showed that
he had died a terrible death. Tae
body was left lying on the prairie,
uncovered.