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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
B. F. TERRY, Dep Cl'k.
Hudson Patrick, p. q. sep15-4t

NIRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
" office, Circuit Court. Augusta county,
September 9th. 1885,
Henry Koiner
VS..
Tolarius KOiner, Ireneus KoineA. Pm
Koiner Jacob B. Nicholas James AfeNt2i a
son. Executor of Peggy Patterson deg d. VIM.
Patterson, John L. Patterson, Samuel W. Pat
terson, solomon H Patterson, Margaret j.
Patterson. John A. Patterson and Adeline, his
wife, Adam II Shuey, Barbara Ann Shuey.
John Firebaugh and Mary lane Firebaugh, his
wife. formerly Shuey), Cyrus J. Barger and
Cornel1a r. Barger. his wife. formerly Koin-
err. Franklin Barger. David McNett, - Goode
and Sarah, his wife. - Nicholas and II n
nah. his wife, - Whitmore and Susan. his
wife, and Frances McNett, widow OF Jacob
McNett-
In CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to have division
OF the farm In Augusta county, known as the
Craig place, conveyed to Henry Koiner and
others by A. H. II Stuart surviving Trustee,
laid off
II appearing by affidavit filed that Frances
Mon widow of Jacob McNettl. is nnn-res
ident OF this State 1t Is ordered that she do APP
pear here within one month after due publica-
tion OF this notice, and do what is necessary
to protect her interest. Tes e.
B. F. TERRY, Dep. Cl'k.
AHudson q Patrick, p. q. sepsS4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
The Petersburg Iader- Aypeal saws

The Petersburg Inder- appeal says
Republicans and democrats meet in con-
vention and bubble over duties upon i'm.
ports. and over this and that question, more
or less improperly dragged into politics,
when, in fact, tie republican platform might
ne written in these few wards:
First. We dislike and distrust the s.rebels.
Second. We want the offices.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

IN THE 4TH DIsTRICT.-The Democratic
Congressional Convention which met in
Petersburg on the Both ult., nominated Maj
Maun Page of Prince George county. An
excellent nomination.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
ARE 1sr CONSERVATIVE,

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ton Use PARK ER'S T. MIC without de-
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

A WAY TO RAISE WAGEs.-There is a
touch of prac tical wisdom in the suggestion
of the Baltimore Sun that it is little
remarkably that while so much atten-
ton has been given by labor organizations
to raising wages directly, comparatively
little attention has been given to the
means of effecting substantially the same
object by securing reductions all round in
the price of the articles the poor man
consumes. The tariff in its present IN
reformed shape compels directly Or indirect
ly many millions of laborers to pay from
20 to 40 per cent more for everything they
buy than they would have to do under
the Morrison tariff bill offered at the last
session of Congress. To reduce the cost
of what labor buys is the labor-reformer's
next step. Taxes on the materials used in
our industries and upon articles of neces
sary consumption cannot possibly benefit
any considerable number of people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

Old newspaper files show that Char
lottesville experienced severe earthquake
shock September 3, 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

We can all say of Virgins what Mr.. Pick
wick said to his friend Tupman-"Sir,
you're humbug," or words to that effect.
Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

Mr.. George Bancroft, the historian, Sun
day received numerous letters congratula
ting him upon the eighty-sixth anniversary
of his birthday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

Samuel G. Hopkins. merchant. of Lynch
iurg, has accepted the Knigh' of Labor NOM
nation for Congress in the sixth district. in
the place of Jos. B. Page who declined.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

CoRREcTIoN.-Hon Geo ID. Wise corrects
the statement he made that W. II. Mullen
had been an applicant for the position OF
nail agent. This correction had not been
seen by us when we published last week an
extract from the report of Wise's speech
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

The cattle sent out from Chicago have
already brought disease into Virginia, and
Mr.. Beverly has very properly called for
an expert from Washington, to decide on
the nature of the disorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
War Threatened in Europe.

Premier Tisza' declaration in tho Hun
garian Diet that it is the policy Of Austro-
Hungary neither to acquire for itself con-
troll over any of the minor States of the
Balkan peninsula nor to permit any other
power to do 80 clears away, says the Bait.
Sun, all doubt the attitude of the dual
monarchy toward Russia's effort to estab-
lish protectorate over Bulgaria. If the
Bulgarians resist Gen. Kaulbars firmly and
the Gear marches an army across the 'front.'
Ter to establish his assumed rights in the
principality, war between Russia and Aus
tro- Hungary is assured. Herr Tisza's dec
laration is such blunt negative to the
Cars known programme that it is difficult
to conceive how friendly relations between
the Cars government and that of Francis
Joseph can continue to subsist. Diplomacy
has many resources, however, especially
when master of the art like Bismarck has
hand IN the game; and therefore, despite
the Indications to the contrary, it is quite
possible that the peace of Europe will for a
while longer continue unbroken. But it
cannot be reasonably assumed that Russia
will at Austria's bidding desist from her
long cherished purpose to occupy Constan-
tinople. It would probably be as much as
the Cars life is worth to abandon, or pro-
fess to abandon, an idea upon which the
hearts of his people are SO much set. The
next word must come from 81. Petersburg.
At the present juncture the Cars response
in Sofia to Herr Tisza's declaration at Pesth
is of critical Importance. Should he decide
to use force to sustain General KauIbars's
demands, preparations for war would at
once begin on the largest scale at Vienna,
at Constantinople, at Tendon, at Berlin, at
Paris, at Rome, and in all the minor States
of Southeastern Europe. Powers not di-
rectly involved would feel compelled to be
in readiness for contingencies. Germany,
it may be surmised, would seek to maintain
an armed neutrality, watching France
England could hardly fail 70 become involv-
ed, by reason of her engagement to defend
the Turk in case Asia Minor is invaded by
Russia. The war would in fact be Eng
lands great opportunity to break once for
all.the Cars power and re-cast on perma-
nent basis the map of the countries adjacent
to the Black sea. The most disquieting
feature of the European situation is the ap-
parent disposition of the peoples, as distin-
guished from the heads of governments, to
fight. A popular impulse is forcing the
Gear forward. The same is true of the Aus
trian and hungarian ministries. In Eng
land there is singular unanimity upon the
point that war with Russia is to be the
work of the near future. The attitude OF
the Germans and French to each other is
well known. Still it may be hoped that
wise couhsels will prevail at St. Petersburg
and useless conflict averted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

The Knights of labor in this State as well
IS in all other parts of the country, should
recollect, or be informed, that while all the
legislative measures they recommend, that
would really benefit them, are supported
by the democrats in Congress, most of them
are opposed by the republicans in that body,
Alexandra Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

The PRESIDENTS VISIT TO RICHMOND.
President Cleveland has promised To spend
one day in Richmond during the Stats Fair.
He will leave Washington at Z o'clock in
the morning and will return at 7 o'clock in
the evening. 1t is supposed that Mrs.
Cleveland will accompany him, and pro
badly some of the members of his Cabinet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

!DIf the Knights of Labor go into politics
they will cut themselves off from the sym.
pathy of many who now feel kindly towards
5hem. Let them stick to the original OBJ
ects of their organization. We hope they
will be taught lesson in the Richmond dis
trict which will be useful to them in the
'uture.-Lynchburg Ne,os.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
The Campaign.

There can be no question of the fact that
the present is the dullest political campaign
we have ever known in Virginia, and, not
withstanding the election is only four weeks
off, the campaign has scarcely opened in
any of the Congressional districts. The
people Of neither party seem to take any
particular interest or stock in the result, and
certainly do not display any of the anima-
ton or spirit of fight usual in all of our pre-
vious campaigns.
The serious question to be considered is,
how will this general apathy affect the re-
suit? 1t not infrequently happens that
when the majority are indolent or asleep,
the minority may step in and win the prize.
The democrats had better look to their
camp in the present instance, or the repub-
licans and Independents combined may
steal march to their surprise IN some of
the districts. For instance, one of our
Southwest exchanges in this district pre-
sents the matter in the following forcible
point of view:
We have never known such apathy in
politics as exists at the present. 1t is not
confined to any one party or set OF men, but
is general. Our paople as rule are as vol
atile and as sensational as the French; hith-
erto it has only been necessary for either
party to nominate candidate, and begin
the fight, but now it seems difficult to get
the forces into line Heretofore not court
day, or public day of any kind could pass
without the Harry Hotspurs of both parties
taking possession of the street corners,
dividing time and discussing the political
issues of the day These discussions were
listened to by large crowds, the speakers
we're cheered Justify and the very air was
- Ill --sk a. 10 anti lu
different. the street corner orators are silent,
and the average voter does not know the
names of the candidates. Ask any gentle
man the political news from his neighbor-
| hood, and the invariabe reply is, 1--WE do
not talk politics." Both parties are virtu-
ally organized; true they have their chair
man and executive committees but SO far
| as precinct organization in concerned, they
are destitute. We are at loss to account
for this lethargy, it Is SO unusual. Unless
there is very marked change between now
and the election, very small vote will be
polled."
This is unquestionably the correct pre-.
sentation of the situation in every section:
and while the democrats are asleep and in
| full confidence of success, the enemy may
| creep in and SOW tares in every field. 1t is
matter to be looked after by our district
committeeman and tho sooner IL ia done
RI q hatter We hel;eve this district tn he
all all riobt bnt too much of ssIf.confidence
TOO fraonontiv loses the victory Inncb.
buro HJnonce '
'"'9 A''0N"-o.
THE RECENT MAssAcREs IN CHINA
London, Sept. 2S.-Advices from Hong
Kong state that there is dispute between
the Methodist and Catholic missionaries in
China as to which denomination is respon-
sible for the indiscretions that melted the
recent Wholesale massacre of Christians in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
R. F. MASON. 81. H. ANDERSON
MASON & ANDERSON,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
CharIOrfesviJle Va

With our extensive acquaintance in the
North and West, and by Liberal Advertising
both in Europe and this country. we hope to
do a large business buying, selling and rent
ing FARMS, MILLS, and CITY PROPERTY
Refer to WHITE & GORDON, Staunton, Va.
sepl 49, ly*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

ASSAULTED AND RoBBED.-James Ar
buckle, freight agent of the Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad at Allenwood, was
assaulted and robbed of $500 and a silver
watch and left for dead in secluded place
in Williamsport, Pa, about one O'Clock
Sunday morning, His assailant came up OF
the late train from Milton with Arbuckle
and had invited the latter to spend the nigh;
with him. Arbuckle was dragged some
distance and hidden in pile of kindline
wood. There are hopes of his recovery
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
THE NEXT STEP.

The clerk of the Supreme Court here was
next seen, and said:
I have not head word yet, but would
not be surprised to receive the paper at any
time. When it is received I will enter the
order of the Court made at Staunton upon
the order-book here, and will then certify
the order of afirmance made by this court
to the Hastings Court of the city of Rich
mond If I get it in the business hour OF
the day, will certify it to the Hastings
the same day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
Republican Candidate in the Richmond Dis
trict.

At the Republican Convention held in
Richmond last Saturday, Judge Edmund
Waddill, of Henrico county, was nominal
ed. The contest was between Judge Wad-
dill and VIM. 81. Mullen, the nominee of
the Knights of Labor. The vote resulted
Waddill, Ga; Mullen, "a.
Judge Waddill was born in Charles City
county, and is about thirty-seven years Of
age. He was elected Judge of Henrico
county by the Readjuster party, and resign
ed that position to accept the office of Uni
ted States District Attorney when it was
made vacant by the election of Hon. John
s. Wise to Congress. He served as District
Attorney until the election of President
Cleveland, and was then succeeded by Col
onel Catlett Gibson. At present Judge
Waddill is a member of the House of Dele
gates from Henrico.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
2tannfnn SAINT 18th 1900


StauntOn, Sept. 18th, 1888.
TN the Chancery cause now pending in the
the style. KENNERLY. sAML, JR.. VS. HUM
PHR sY AND AIS. all parties PIff snd De,ts,
and others whomsoever interested. especially
ALL LIEN CREDITORS OF ELIZA ]. HUMPHREY,
| ,Oife of George W. Humphrey are hereby NoTI-
FLED. that. pursuant to an order in said cause,
| uttered on the 10th of June. 1886, shall at my
office IN StauntOn. on Saturday, the 18Th day Of
October 1886, proceed to take. state and settle,
an account showing: The real estate of the
SAID Eliza j; ~ Humphrey nm the STATE Of the
value thereof, the liens on said property In
the order of their priority, as also showing the
Homestead Exemption of the said Eliza j.
Humphrey, with reference to the Judgment
asserted in the Pl'f's BILL together with any.
other matters specially stated, that 1 may
deem pertinent or any party in interest may
NV. GREEN SMITH. oom'r
White & Gordon. p. q. sepl5-4t
UIRGINIA-IN vAcATIoN.-In the Clerks
" office Circuit Court of Augusta county,
Samuel Life, Trustee of Mary C. McComb,
Plaintiff,
William A. McComb. Admir- c. t. a OF Mary
C. McComb. decd, Valley E. McComb, Will
Lam A. McComb, q: 7. Palmer and Isabella c..
his wife. formerly McCOmb), G ]. Coiner and
Viola. his wife, formerly Long,, James A. Will
son Sy1, and Agnes: his wife, Formerly Long, and
William A. Hodge ;;::-;;:::;:.- Defendants
The object of this suit is to have a settlement
of The accounts of Samuel Life, Trustee of Ma
ry 9. McComb. and distribution OF the amount
OF money in his hands "a such Trustee, among
the children and heirs at-law of said Mary q.
McComb.
1t appearing by affidavit filed, that James A.
Wilson and Agnes his wife, are non-resfdents
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 pro-
B. F. TERRY. D. Crk.
Hudson & Patrick. Att'ys. sep22 At
" IRGINIA-IN vAcATIoN-In the Clerks
" office, Circuit Court, Augusta county,
September llth. 1886:
James NJ. Watson....... ..... .... Plaintiff,
VS..
p. A. Highland, Administrator of John N.
and Craessa Lyle. his wifi (nee Hunter), WILL
liam Miller and Susan, his wife (nee Bunter),
John B. Hunter, w. L. Hunter, Fannie Lips
comb, an infant over IA years of age. - Nc
: McComb, = McComb infant children Of
James McComb and Mary McComb, his wife
(nee Hunter), both decd. whose names arc
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is tie settle the estate
Of JnO N. Hunter, decd, and 10 subject the
same to the payment of his debts, and If suffi-
Gent assets be not found in the hands of the
assets of said decedent's in the hands Of his
legatees or distributes to the payment of said
debts,
II appearing by affidavit filed that Benjamin
Ter and Susan, his wife, and W. L Hunter, are
non residents of this State. 1t is ordered that
that they do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice, and do
what Is necessary to protect their interests.
B. F. TERRY Dep Clk-
Hudson & Patrick, p q. sepl5-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

PENSION sT.-Commissionel
Tack. of the pension bureau. reports that
on June 80, the close of the fiscal year,
there were 565, 1888 pensioners on the rolls,
each pensioner receiving upon an average
1928 90 per annum. The amount paid for
pensions in the past year was 1858, 1877, S31
the regular annual outgo for pensions, $44,
70S, OPT, the difference between these sums
being due to the payments of arrears. The
enormity of these figures is the more ap-
parent when it is recalled that the aggre-
gate of the pensions paid by all other ma
tions in the world, including those that
have frequent wars, is but about $50, 00o,-
900 year.
Is not this pension roll an outrage upon
the American people? The other day in
Louisville as much as $12,142 of pension
money was paid out to one man on the
plea that he was stricken with blindness
in the war in 1868. That is a considerable
fortune of itself, and the nation is robbed
of nearly 100000, 900 every year in the
same direction. If Congress does not stoI
this leak, the treasury will be bankrupt
in few years more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
The Case Of Cluverius.
COURT OF APPEALS REFUSES NEW TRIAL

On last Thursday. the Court of Appeals
sitting in this city, after a careful examina.
ton, refused to grant new trial to Thos
j. Cluverius convicted of the murder Of
Fannie Lillian Madison in Richmond in
March 1885. Cluverius still preserves his
remarkable equanimity. Last week, Re-
porters of the Richmond papers who visited
him reported him as saying that he would
make statement duplicating Others than
himself On the next day, he said that he
had been misunderstood, and that he had
said that he would make an "affidavit,' 81
but that he had not said he would implicate
others. His only remaining hope to save
him from the gallows is in Executive elem
ency, and that is but feeble ray. That
feeble ray may seem the brighter as "dark-
| 81 grows the nighht for, as Goldsmith has
beautifully said,-
Hope. like taper's glimmeringlight
Adorns and cheersthe way,
Aud as darker grows the night, :.
Emits brighter ray"
= AOAAA oAAo AetOhhAOAu DCSNCttCH VI Ouuudy,
we copy the following: -
THE JUDGMENT OF THE SUPREME COURT.
Mr.. Lawton, clerk of the Hastings Court,
said yesterday: I have not heard word
from Staunton about the Cluverius case,
and do not suppose that 1 shall hear as
soon as the clerk of the Richmond Court OF
Appeals will. Mr.. Keith Taylor will hear
first. The clerk at Staunton will certify
the action of the court there upon the mo-
ton for rehearing. Then I will expect to
hear from Mr.. Taylor, who will certify to
me the action of the Court of Appeals here
affirming the judgment of the Hastings
Court, which will include, suppose, di.
rection to the Hastings Court to name an
other day for the execution of the sentence
passed upon Cluverius on the 10Th of June,
1885, the day fixed at that time, (the Goth
of November, 1885, 1 think, having passed.
When this is certified down it will be en-
tered by this Court as its Judgment, and
either then or at some day during that term
the prisoner will be brought before the
Court and another day announced by the
Court as the one fixed for the execution OF
the extreme penalty of the law upon the
prisoner. This is what I suppose will be
done.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

MANNING, SECRETARY OF THE TREAS
URY.-The Washington correspondent OF
the Baltimore Sun says that Secretary
Manning will return to Washington about
the middle of the month and resume bis
duties at the Treasury Department. This
resumption of duty, however, will be ex-
perimental, and it is doubtful whether the
result will justify the Secretary in continu-
ing. 1t is bis own desire, as well as that
of the President, to remain at the head OF
the treasury, but Mr.. Manning has no con-
fidence in his physical ability to assume full
charge and responsibility of the multifarious
and exacting duties of the department.
Those whose relations with Mr.. Manning
entitle their opinions to consideration say
that he expects to continue nominally in
charge until after the reassembling of Con-
gress, when he will insist upon retiring un-
less his health should in the meantime so
far improve as to justify his continuance.
1t is understood that Mr.. Manning would
prefer to permanently retire at once, but has
consented to remain un Il; bar ~ the
earnest request of the l.res;dent who be-
ne'os ne can peI1er SO ect successor to
Mr.. Manning after the resnlts Of the ap-
preaching fall elections ara known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06

William A. McComb. Admir- C. t. a OF Mary
c. McComb decd Valley E. McComb Will
lam A. McComb, q. T. Palmer and Isabella c..
his wife, formerly McCOmb), G ]. Coiner and
Viola. his wife, formerly Long,, James A. Will
son and Agnes. his wife. Formerly Long,. and
io A ndcra nafa dor In
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
j. W. GREEN SMITH, Conn.,
White q Gordon D. a. aepl5.4t

VIRGINIA-IN VACAIIoN.-In the Clerks
v office, Circuit Court of Augusta county,
September 18th, 1885,
Samuel Life, Trustee of Mary C. McComb,
Plaintiff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-10-06
B. F. TERRY, d. CPk.
Hudson Il Patrick, Att'ys. sep22 At

NlRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerk q
office, Circuit Court, Augusta county,
September llth, 1886:
James NJ. Watson ....... ........ ... . Plaintiff