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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
LETTER FROM NELSON.
ALTON, Sept. Goth, 1885


Correspondence of the SPECTAToR.l
Though geographically separated from Au-
gusta. 1t has always seemed that this end Of
Nelson should belong to Augusta Our inter-
ests seem identical. All of our milling, and a
great part of our trading is done In Stanton
and Way nesboro'. and our people are more
intimately connected in their business trans
actions and social Intercourse with your
countymen than their own. We have, as you
know. lovely valley here. productive land,
and a kind. open hearted people. Our wheat
crops for some years have been light. Our
farmers we think, failed to get their fields in
good order before sowing, and then they sow
too late. They have not yet learned neatness
and throughness in the preparation of their
land. Our corn-crop is perhaps an average
one. Our corn on bottom land was Injured by
the continued wet in the carly part of the
season. Tobaoco.-a smaller quantity than
usual planted owing to the low prices prevail
ing last year-but the quantity is excellent
Hog-cholera prevails to an alarming exten'
from Alton to head-waters of Rockfish. many
farmers having lost the last "grunter.'
Our Democrats are charmed and Republicans
alarmed at the nomination of Capt. Bumgard-
ner-he will take from Nelson the biggest ma.
jority we have ever given any man. In con-
versation with the most intelligent and inlu-
entail Republican In this section q few days
ago-in answer to direct questionable con-
ceeded the election of Capt. B., by a small ma.
jority. Little Jake is a good fellow, and we
admire his pluck, but he can't "git dar.'-
Jake, don't spend any money on this thing
put 1t on your paper-buy cigars, get fishing
tackle and go fishing with Meade F. White
but don't throw your money away. The figures
twenty-five hundred. Sorry for you. but we
outnumber you.
Mr.. Louis OFT, who for SO long was Superin.
tendent of the Coral Marble Co., near Craigs
Vile, died at the residence of his brother-in.
law, F. Brian, near Greenfield last week. Mr.
OFT was gentleman of the most scholarly at
tainments. and a musician Of high ORDER
When quite a young man. he received al
Munich, Germany. from the Musical Congress
there assembled. the diploma for musical COM
position. Those who came in contact with him
were struck with his depth and force Of
character. He was q member of the Lutheran
church. and we trust. has laid down his toll for
crown. peace to his ashes"
Visitors at the Alton House and Mountain
top still hang on-each house having now
about seventy-ive guests. from New York
Baltimore. and Virginia cities. We have al
ways thought the fall months the most de.
lightful season for city people to be in the
mountains
CEPHUs.
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MiddlebrOOk News.
CEPHUS.

On Sunday last. quite q distressing accident
happened to Lawrence, the youngest son of
Mr.. s. N. Giles, of this village. 1t seems that q
simple boy, by the name Of East, was playing
with an old revolver and was point ting 1t at
some boys when 1t was discharged. the ball
striking little Lawrence just above his right
eye. Fortunately the cartridge was not dy-
Mantle cortridge. but the common fobert
cartridge, or the little fellow would have been
instantly killed. At this writing, he is doing
well, and is considered out of danger by Dr..
Dunlap, who rendered the necessary surgical
aid. This should be warning to all who are
in the habit of selling trading pistols to boys,
and parents should be careful that their chill
dren do not get hold of them. 1t is said by
some that East deliberately pointed the pistol
at the child and told him he was going to shoot
him, and fired. East has fled and the village
folks are glad to get rid of him.
On Friday last, there was a picnic at Grace
Reformed Church In this place. There was an
abundance of provisions left after all had par
taken freely. 1.-THE Boys' enjoyed themselves
hugely, as quite number of young ladies were
present. In fact. all enjoyed themselves very
much.
The dry weather has almost destroyed
pasture in this vicinity. as we'll as made waters
very low.
Your correspondent leaves next week for his
annual weeks rest, and will write you from
his resting place next week.
Mrs. John ]. Larew died at the residence of
her husband last week near Bethel Church.
She was a very estimable lady, and her death
is lamented by large circle of friends. She
was buried at Be he Church, Rev. DIR. Murray
conducting the services.
Mr.. John P. Smiley has refused two thousand
dollars for his fine Percheron horse, Col.
Odalisque.
Mr.. Ewing, the photographer. leaves in few
days with his car for Newport.
John P. White, our enterprising shoe and
boot manufacturer is fast completing a nice
two story shop where he will be always ready
for work. John is hard to beat on a fine job.
There are some parties here who are in the
habit of taxing horses from the pasture and
riding thom nearly to death at night. This is
a very dangerous thing, boys, and you will be
caught yet, and, as matter of course, you will
suffer for 1t.
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OuTRAeEs IN CHINA.-The late news
from China is that a number of American
missionaries and their families in that coun-
try, have been grossly outraged, their per-
sons violated, their property destroyed and
their lives endangered. And the evidence,
as furnished by our minister to China, Mr..
Charles DENLY, is that these outrages were
instigated by the similar outrages which
the people of this country have for some
time perpetrated upon Cinnamon in Cali
fornia and elsewhere.
In this view of the question, which we
think a correct one, according to all the
laws of human nature and national re-
ciprocity, we cannot see why our nation
should cry out against the conduct of the
heather Chinee, until they correct their
own unchristian and brutal treatment of
Chinese in this country.-Lynchburg i'd
Uance.
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The improvements.

consist of a roomy and wel-arraneed 49,
Frame Dwelling, nearly new. situated Baaa
in large grove of native oaks, and oc- ss77egst.
cupying an eminence from which one OF The
most beautiful and extensive viewsin the Val
ley may be obtained. The OutbuildiDgs are
ample and in excellent repair. a young and
vigorous orchard of choice fruit VIII in year
or two be In full bearing At the house are "a
large cistern and artesian Welt aud there is
running wafer in every field.
Considering its proximity tn the city, the
place offers an excellent investment 10 an en-
terprtsing man. 1t is wIthip quarter of q
mile of the finest turnpike in NIrgutia-just
far enough To avoid the annoyance Incident TO
much Travelled thcroughi ARE, and near
enough to get the fuli advantage of n fine road.
The place offers excellent facilities tor truck
ing and its EeaTnesS to tie tstluuion markets
would make it, pI Ohiabie.
This property is offered at q reasUs allie price
and on easy terms Parties desiring TO exam
inc it shonld call upon Mr.. Harris, WHO resides
there. For terms, &C. address
G.. G. GUOCH,
auf-tf Maysvilie, Ky.
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The COlOred Voters Opportunity.

We think the present campaign will be q
very pleasant one; that there will be no
acrimony in it; and that the Republicans
will poll strong black vote for Mr.. Parks.
The colored people who are reading men
have found out that the politicians, who
follow Malone, Or anybody else who dis
penses patronage, are absolutely selfish
that they use colored voters as the monkey
did the cat; and they are tired of party
slavery. This feeling which exists among
them does credit to their manliness and
intelligence, and gives promise of better
citizenship on their part than they display
ed when they followed any leader who was
opposed to the Democrats, and followed
him chiefly for that reason. The days
when they could be treated as dumb driven
cattle by the political drovers of the Re-
publican party have gone by, and in Novem-
Der we shall see this fact fully established.
Mr.. Parks is man for whom they can vote
with clear consciences. They have all their
interests here in Virginia; these interests
are bound up with the interests of the white
people; and Mr.. Parks has long been known
as the able champion of all that concerns
our welfare. His nomination gives the
people Of color the opportunity of their
lives to turn over new leaf and support
their real friends, and we believe they will
seize it with an intelligent appreciation OF
their duties as citizens of this District, and
Virginia. Norfolk Landmark.
Parks is the Democratic candidate for Con-
gress in the Norfolk District, and what the
Landmark says SO well of him and the colored
voters in that District, is equally applicable
to Capt. Bumgardner and the colored voters
of this District.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
A 1du CONSERVATIVE

Have you Cough, Bronchitis Asthma, Indiges-
ton? Use PARKER'S II MIC without de.
lay. 1t has cured many of the worst cases and
Is the best remedy for all affections of the
throat aud lungs, and diseases arising from i'm
pure blood and exhaustion. The feeble and
ST ok, struggling against disease. and slowly
drifting to the grave, will, in most cases, recov
er their health by the timely use of PARKER's
TONIC, but delay is dangerous. Take 1t in time.
Cures when all else fails. Gives new life and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

INsANE.-From a private letter, received
by one of our citizens, we learn that. Mr.. Jno.
Nj. Lightner, who lived at Huntersville two
years ago but now of Abilene, Texas, is in
sane and perhaps in the asylum by this
time. We are sorry to hear of this great
affection to the family. The letter also
states that no rain has fallen there since
last April and it looks like it never would
rain again. - ocahontas (W. Va.) Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL tree felled one
day last week by Mr.. Samuel Sours and his
son, caught the former in it's fall, strik-
ing him to the ground, breaking both legs,
one compound fracture. Dr.. William
L. Hudson rendered the necessary surgical
attention. At his age it is feared his in
juries may prove quite serious. Mr.. S. is
Familiarity known to our people as "Chapul-
tepec" Sours, he having been the first man
to stand on the walls of Chapultepec when
that place was stormed by U. s. troops
during the war with Mexico. Mr.. S., we
learn, was quite anxious that the little I'M
pleasantness lately existing between that
country and ours should ripen into another
war, as he would like again to try his hand
in that latitude.-Page Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

DEATH OF JOHN EsTEN CooKE.-Mr
John Esten Cooke, the author and poet
died Monday afternoon at his residence
"The Briars," near Boyce, Clarke county,
of typhoid fever after short illness.
He was born in Winchester, November
8, 1880, being a son of the Hon. John R.
Cooke, distinguished: lawyer and whig
orator.
He was the author of many interesting
publications, among them lives of Gems. Robt
E. Lee and ''Stonewall' Jackson. He waf
also the author of some poems of a high
order of merit. He married Miss Page,
of Clarke county, but had been widowel
several years. He was brother of Mr.
Philip Pendleton Cooke, also an author and
poet, whose poem, "Florence Vane," made
him national reputation.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
COMMISSIONERS' SALE Of VAEUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE IN AUGUSTA
COUNTY.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, entered at The May term, 1885,
In the chancery cause of e. F Cochran VS..
McChesney, &C., the undersig" ed Commits
stoners will offer for sale, at public auction, in
front of the rt-House in stanton, on
Monday. October 25th, 1885, (Coout-day,,
three tracts of land belonging to the estate of
Adam McChesney, decd, and DESIGNATED III the
plot recently made and recorded III AuguStG
county Clerk Office. as tracts g. and 5
Tract NO. contains 163 acres. situate On
both sides of South River. aud adioinine other
portions of the real estate of said Ne u. siev.
Tract No. lies South of No. 8. ant contains
$50 acres, rOOdS, and - EsnIes.
Tract No. 5. lies South Of NJ. 4, aud contains
$50 acres, rOOds, and ~ ysesieS.
These tracts will be sold io.tIler or sepa-
rately, to suit purchasers.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pSy the
costs of lsuit and sale, and the residue upon
credits of one. two, and three years. equal in
stalments, bearing interest from the day of SALE
the purchaser executing bonds for the deferred
payments, with approved personal security,
and the title retained as ultimate security.
A. C. GORDON,
GEO. NJ. HARRISON,
Commissioners.
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IMPOSING PARADE IN RIcHMoND.-The
Richmond correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun says
at is expected that the street parade and
demonstration of the Knights of Labor here
on October II will be the most imposing
affair of the kind ever witnessed here. Mr.
Lynch, member Of the reception COM
mittee, says that he is advised that the
canmakers of Baltimore will bring an ex-
cursien of 1860. He has communicated
with proper officers and expressed the hope
that the canmakers will find it convenient
to so time their visit as to reach here the
day of the parade. An excursion of 1,SO0
morocco workers from Philadelphia is ex-
pected. 1t is said there will be 10000 men
in line on the 18th. There will be no uni
formed organizations, but the men will
wears white badges, 900 of which have
been ordered already.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

L E ENDOWMENT CORNER sTONE.-In
Richmond, on last Wednesday, the commit
tee of the Lee-Monument Association ap-
pointed to decide all matters appertaining
to the laying of the cornerstone met in the
Governors office, and, after lengthy re-
view of the circumstances surrounding the
case, decided to postpone the laying of the
cornerstone until next spring-probably in
Nav
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST BIRTHDAY
Mrs. Olive Cleveland Clarke, of Springfield,
Mass, relative of President Cleveland, on
Sunday celebrated her one hundred and
first birthday, receiving calls from many re-
latives, friends and neighbors.
Miss Harriet Goodwin, niece of General
Stonewall Jackson, is leading member of
the Shaker Community at Alfred, Me.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

WoRKINeMEN.-The Charleston CIV.
Va.) Star calls the attention. of orkingmen
to the fact that "during the boosted rule Of
twenty-four years of the Republican party
not single law was placed on the statute
books in the interest of workingmen as
against monopolies. 1t was not until a
Democratic Administration had been in
augurated that single step was made for
the investigation and adjustment of differ
ences between labor and capital; this was
known as the Curtin Committee and was
organized to investigate the late Missouri
Pacific strike"
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DEIVAI'E SALE
= or A.
VALUABLE FARM OF 1891 ACRES.

Lying on-Cub Run. Rockingham Co., Va.
Having made recent purchases OF land that
is more suitable for my purposes, wish To dis
pose of the above mentioned 1881 ACRES The
farm is
WE'LL EMP&O aCD.
has on 1t a large Dwelling House, large barn,
and All necessary out-buiidirgs. a GOOD orchard
of choice fruit, is all under good fencing and
Is well-watered by Cub Run and pover-fafling
ponds. The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and well timhered
will dispose of this property either as a
whole or II desired wiz sell 50 acres with the
buildings or still further III the purchaser
should desire more land, VIII sell as much as
200 ACHE &-
with the improvements. Or l will sell 50acres,
with sufficient quantity of timhcr-without
improvements.
These lands are located one mile south OF
Montevideo, in good neighborhooI, conve-
hlent To stores, churches, schools &C., making
very desirable property.
PERSONS contemplating investment are re-
spectiully requested to call on or address the
undersigned who will take pleasure in giving
any iurther information that may be desired.
G. w. MAUZY,
maSb-u Montevideo, Rockingham Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

APPOINTMENT OF DENTAL EXAMINERS.
The Governor has appointed the follow.
ing gentlemen upon the State Board Of
Dental Examiners: DR.. ]. R. Woodley,
Norfolk; DR.. Charles A. Mercer, Richmond
DR.. W. W. HI. Thaxton, Farmville; DR.
James Johnston, Stanton; DR.. George A.
Spinkel, Culpeper; DR.. W. E. Norris,
Charlottesville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29
CARA,


A COOP ExAMPLE.-The town of Jackson
Miss. has set an example which other towns
would be wise to follow. We learn from tn G
hsdec-Appeal that "in Jackson, Miss, a few
evenings ago. the citizens gathered en- nasse
and raised the $50 900 necessary to secure the
investment OF $50 900 eastern capital In a wool
and cotton mill. That is, stock to the amount
of $50 600 was subscribed for by responsible par.
ties More could have been had If necessary,
Jackson has population of 5000, one-hali
of whom are negroes.
The city has no water power to utilize in the
new enterprise; has no means of communica.
ton by water with producers or with the out
side world. But the men who put their ac-
cumulations into that So. 900 believe that even
with these two disadvantages the enterprise
will be success. They have pluck, and pluck
is better than luck, for 1t commands luck"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

No PILLAGING IN CHARLEsTON.-It is
highly creditable to the citizens of both
colors in Charleston, s. c., that there was
no pilaging on thefts in that city where
there was every opportunity when the
houses were deserted for days. As the
Norfolk Landmark says:
"It is of record during the dark days
which filled Charleston with horror and al
most with despair, that no act of violence
was committed, no theft perpetrated, no
pillaging was attempted, when any of these
might have been done with impunity."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-29

The Republican Convention called to
meet in Richmond on the End Of October to
nominate candidate for Congress, will
not, we believe, make nomination, but
will endorse Mullen, the so-called candidate
Of the Knights of Labor. He is bad enough
for them to endorse.
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LAND SALES.
u.IuAHEE PROPERTY ron

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
v We are authorized by the owner Mrs
Donovan, to sell on reasonable terms, the val
liable property on Spring Lane, recently ocou-
pied by Mr. aud Mrs. Wanting, for Laundry
purposes. There is an excellent stable and
Carriage House attached. fronting on S. Water
Street. Apply to the undersigned.
ieI6-tf SHEFFEY & BUMGAHsDNER.
Observation-Disclosures for RENTING the above
property will be received by us
SHEFFEY q BUMGARDNER.
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NOMMTsSIONER'S SALE.-In pursuance
" of decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, rendered on tho 18th day of May 1886
In the chancery cause of j. T. Hutchens ct ais
VS.. James r. Paris ct ais, the undersigned,
thereby appointed for the purpose, will SELL at
public auction, in front OF the Courteous of
Augusta county, on
Monday, The 25th day Of October, 1886,
(beinq County Court day., the real estate, in
the bill and proceedings mentioned, belonging
to James r. Paris and the heirs OF Mrs George
Paris. decd. consisting of about lI6 acres
This land adioins the lands of Mr.. George NJ
Cochran, and is near two mills. The property
has no improvements upon it except an old
house. but is well watered, and offers good
opportunity to person desiring small farm.
TERMS.-Cash sufficient to pay costs of suit
and sale, and residue upon credit of one, two,
ana three years, the purchaser executing
bonds, IN equal instalments, for the deferred
payments. bearing even date with the day of
sale. with interest from date, and approved
personal security, and the title to be retained
as ultimate security.
A plat of the land showing the exact number
of acres can be seen at my office.
ALIEN. F. ROBERTSON, Conn.,
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sS@ A CTANDApO pENrE

Re- A STANDARD REMEDY
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTFRs, which has
stood the test of thirty years trial, has lived
to see universal Panaceas, - "Cure Ais, - and
the like, rise, flourish, and collapse, never
again to he revived. We do not mean by
STANDARD Remedy" some quack nostrum OF
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly in
hated with the certificates OF men OF straw.
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term ''SStaGdard
Remedy we mean asappied toa certain rem
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dysente-
ry, DiarrhOea, Cramp Collie Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and all
diseases arising from disordered condition OF
the stomach and bowels, and as such wG4ree-
ommend BAKERS PREhtI ss4siAs - ~ ffsIiS. a
medicine that has by its merits. gradually
worked Itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes,
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond, Va.
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Bumgardner and YOst.

JOINT Discussion AT THE WARM SPRINGS
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES SPLEEN
DID SPEECH-HIs POPULARITY IN THE
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
WARM SPRINGS, VA. September &c.
The courthouse and surroundings present
Court day, and the congressional campaign
in this county was opened. Both Captain
Bumgardner, the Democratic, and Mr..
Jacob Yost, the Republican candidate for
Congress in this district, were present, and
a joint discussion was arranged. The
terms were that Yost was to lead off in an
hour, Bumgardner to reply in an hour
and quarter, Yost to rejoin in half an
hour, and Bumgardner to close in a quarter
of an hour. Mr.. Yost is sprightly speak
er. He has good command of language,
and is quick at repartee; but after all, his
opening speech this morning was the old
effort to make the Democratic party respon-
sible for all the ills the country has ever
suffered. Unfortunately for Mr.. Yost, he
seemed to forget that the Republican party
had been in power for nearly quarter of a
century prior to Cleveland's Inauguration.
BUMeARDNER's HOME HITS.
Odpbo.u uuSdluhOl AauO gnu use VI
this lapse of memory in his reply. He is a
hard but fast hitter, close reasoner, is
straightforward, and made deep impress
sion. He disproved every charge Yost made
against the Democratic party in the most
convincing manner, and was particularly
happy in defending and correcting misstate-
ments touching his own position in respect
to the tariff and the educational question.
He is for the Blair bill, and stands squarely
upon the national and State platforms re-
garding the tariff. The impression he
made will be lasting, and large majority
of those who attended the meeting went
home enthusiastic for Bumgardner. He is
sanguine of election by handsome major
ity. Gentlemen from Allegheny and High
land inform me that he has been splendidly
received in those counties, and there seems
no doubt that he will poll the full Demo
cratic vote of this county.
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A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.


In consequence oil business engagements In
another State, which will require my personal
attention, offer for sale privately, my farm
lying three miles North of Stanton, and
about quarter of q mile East of the Valley
Turnpike. The tract is part of the Old Wayt
ReIl farm and contaius-