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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21
SALE
4 or A.
VALUABLE FARM OF 1884 ACRES.


Lying on Cub Run. Rockingham Co., Va.
Having made recent purchases of land that
is more suitable for my purposes, 1 wish to dis
pose of the above mentioned l2s% acres. The
farm is
WE'LL IMPROVED,
and all necessary out-buildings, a good orchard
of choice fruit. is all under good fencing. and
is well-watered by Cub Run and never-faillng
ponds. The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and well timbered.
will dispose of this property either a
whole or If desired will sell so acres with the
buildings. or still further, II the purchaser
should desire more land. VIII sell as much
200 ACRES,
with sufficient quantity of timber without
improvements.
These lands are located one mile south of
Montevideo, in q good neighborhood, conve-
nient to stores, churches, schools &c., making
a very desirable property.
Persons contemplating investment are re-
spectfully requested to call on or address the
undersigned who will take pleasure in giving
any further Information that may be desired.
G. W. MAUZY,
may6-tf Montevideo. Rockingham Co., Va.
~ BILE RESIDENCE PKOPERTY.-By vir-
tue Of a decree of the circuit court of Augusta
county, entered on the LIST day of June, 1885, in
the chancery suit of Pilson's Guardian vs. Pill
sons Trustee ct ais, we will sell, at public auc
ton, In front of the Courthouse, in the city of
Staunton. on
saturday, The 3lst day OF July, 1856,
the HOUSE and LOT situate in the City of
Staunton. on the corner of Frederick and New
Streets. adjoining the First Presbyterian
Church property, opposite to the Augusta Fec
male Seminary, and recently owned and occu-
pied by Mrs. l.. II. Pilson. now decd. This
property is one OF the most desirable resi-
dences in the city, being in fifst-class condi-
ton with modern improvements, and very
conveniently located as to business, churches,
and schools.
TERMS OF SALE: Enough cash in hand to
residue
three equal annual payments, bearing interest
from the day of sale, for which the purchaser
will execute his bonds with approved personal
security, and the title will be retained as ulti-
mate security.
]. M. QUARLES,
SAM'L f. PILSON,
for, a}ucI
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Mi6dlebrO0k News.

Mr.. Gerard Crjst. of this neghborhood, has
recovered bis horse, which was stolen not long
ago in Stanton. 1t is supposed that some fell
low was drunk and wanted to ride-hence the
theft. The horse was found loose In the road
and the owner was promptly notified. Thus
we all see the great advantage of advertising in
the old reliable SPECTATOR
The rainy weather has greatly retarded the
farmers In getting up their wheat and grass.
u. Nj Smith. of the village, was blessed on
last Thursday with an addition to his family
of "big baby.''
MICS Cary, of Richmond, is visiting DIR. Dun
lap, of this place.
Mr.. George Wiseman, of the neighborhood,
started, one day last week, to Staunton in his
buggy with his lady. Near this place. the horse
took sick and died, leaving them in the road
Just then the mail-carTier came along and
hitched his horse to the buggy and brought
the lady back to this place, where they Sc
cured horse and returned home
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

at public auction, that valuable property at
Messy Creek, Augusta county, belonging to the
heirs-at-law of Waller Oder. decd, containing
two and One.sixteenth acres, with Black
smiths shop, Shoemaker's shop, garden, or
chard &C., thereon.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay costs OF suit
and expenses of sale. The residue in three
equal Instruments payable in six twelve, and
eighteen months after, and bearing interest
from July 9th, 1885,, to be evidenced by the
bonds of the purchaser. with approved person.
al security. Title to be retained as ultimate
security; bonds to waive the homestead ex-
emption. Said property VIII he started at the
upset bid of John c. Good, OF $4,000.
MEADE = WHITE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

SPECIAL TERM OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Judge Mclaughlin has issued an order for
holding special term of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta to commence tomorrow. the 22nd.-
The special object is to try features of the case
growing out of the Rockbrdge Alum Springs
property that refer 10 certain claims against
Jas, A. Frazier. Judge Ks;Ih will preside.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

The SHENANDOAH NORMAL COLLEGE, at
Middletown, Va. is one of the best and cheap
est schools in the State $1,000 in advance
will pay for Tuition, Board, Room Rent, in
Guiding Light and Fuel, for the Fall Term OF
ten weeks, beginning August 3lst. Teachers
can make arrangements to attend, and pay
part of the expenses the coming winter
SIPS. co in advance will pay for Tuition. Board
Room Rent, including Light and Fuel, for the
school term of forty five weeks. For particu-
lars. write to the Principal, G. W. HoENsHEL.
jyl4-4t
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FINANCE and COMMERCE

TREASURY -Washington. July 49,
The statement of the United States Treasurer
shows gold, silver. United States notes and 9TH
er funds in the Treasury to-day as follows
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WASHINGTON and LEE
University. LAW DEPARTMENT.

CHAs. A. GRAVES, II. A, Professor of COM
dence.
Hon, J. RANDOLPH TUCKER, LII. D., Lee
turer on Natural Law, Constitutional Law, and
Intern ational Law.
Hon. HUGH w. SHEFFEY, LII. D., Lecturer
on Corporations, Wills and Probate Practice
Hon. ]: r. Tucker will lecture daily for one
month during the Fall Term; Hon. H. W.
Sheffey daily for one month during the Spring
Term.
Tuition and fees $50, for session OF nine
months, beginning Sept. IS.
For Catalogue and full in formation, address
CHAs A. GRAVES, Lexington, Va. jy14-lm
~HANEE AE RT
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Rev. DR.. Halves will preach in the First Pres
byterian Church next Sunday morning.

Rev. DIR. Halves will preach in the First Pres
byterian Church next Sunday morning.
Coop MILKERs-A BOVINE THAT GIVES
MILK LIKE Cow.-A reporter of the
Bait. San. says -
GIN Baltimore county there are, in proper
ton to it's area, more thoroughbred Jerseys
than in any other part of the United States.
They embrace many OF the finest strains
and large number of distinguished indi-
vidual producers. The two largest indi-
vidual seven-day yields were made in this
county, the COWS being Mrs. Saml. N.
Shoemaker's Princess Second, who made
46 pounds and 124 ounces of butter in that
time, and Oxford Kate, who made 80
pounds and 10 ounces in the same. time
Value Second, belonging to Messrs. Watts
& Seth, made in the same time, on grass
principally, 25 pounds and ounces.
The Shoemaker herd, which was valued
at something over 100000, has been
broken up. At its head stood "The Black
Prince of Linden magnificent animal,
who, in addition to his value for stock
purposes, gave milk like cow from four
well-formed teats. A representative of
The Sun, who is also man of science,
went to Burnside, Mrs. Shoemaker's place,
in Green Spring Valley, and in the presence
of witnesses MIXED the animal, so there
could be no dispute about the matter in the
future. The bull had never been attended
to with any view of developing his milking
pecuiliarity, but there is little doubt that
with proper attention he would have given
sufficient milk of the richest character to
supply small family. The skin Of the
animal was of the richest color, and the
milk would occasionally drop from his teats
as he walked. 1t was in this way attention
was first called to his milking qualities"
RUNAWAY HoRsEs.-Last Friday Mr..
J. E. Bell and Mrs. John o. Handy and
children and one or two others (seven per-
sons in all) were returning to Lewisburg
from the country in carriage. After
topping the western town hill the tongue
strap broke, and the carriage pressing up
on the horses heels caused them to run at
full speed down the road. Leaving the
road in few moments the tongue struck
so violently against a ledge of rock that the
conclusion stopped the carriage suddenly
and disengaged the horses. And while the
occupants of the carriage were left sitting
in it quietly and unframed by the roadside,
the horses came full tilt into town and were
caught in the alley.
eye editors" fine young horse also tried
his mettle as runaway on Tuesday morn
ing. He took fright while being driven
through Main street and enlivened the
village folk up wonderfully for a few mo-
ments. The buggy was little damaged by
being upset and then dragged short dis
lance, but the colt passed through the Or
deal and the Jail yard fence comparatively
unharmed.- Greenbrier CIV. Va.) Indepen-
dent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21
A Literary Coup D'efat.
LAURENCE.


OF all the surprises to which the reading
prisng Literary Revolution perhaps the most
remarkable is the last.
Two of the choicest and most famous book s
in modern literature, WASHINGTON IRvING's
The Sketch Book" and "Knickerbocl1er's
History of New York." are just published in
style worthy of this most widely celebrated
and universally honored of American authors.
The two books together form ONE of the NINE
volumes of his works also just published. The
type is large, loaded, beautiful; the two vol
umes bound in one comprise COG pages; the
binding is HALF MOROCCO, marbled edges.
The only other edition in the market that at
all compares vita this or rivals it, is adver.
tised by the publisher at $500 per volume.
Mr.. Alden's price when sold in sets of nine
volumes, is q little less than $l.OO per volume
He now offers this single specimen volume
UNTIL SEPTEMBER l, 1885. for the price Gf it
can be called price, Of 50 cents, by mail,
postage paid.
This offer is WITHOUT RESTRICTION or
CONDITION. if there are hundred thousand.
or halfa million of those who take pleasure
in the works of WASHINGTON IRVING. who
want the volume, he says he will fill their or
ders as fast as his printers and binders can
turn them out.
Ifyou want to complete your set after on
have received this volume, you can, of course
do so by paying the additional price for the
set. THE OBJECT of this extraordinary "Coup
D'etat" is of course, advertising except for
this consideration the price would be ridicu-
lous and ruinous. Mr.. Alden sends his COM
plete Condensed Catalogue of standard books
free to any applicant, OF his illustrated Cata-
logue. 1872 pages. for four cents. Address, JOHN
B. ALDEN, Publisher, s93 Pearl Street, New
York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21
.HANGE OF FIRM.

STAUNToN, Va, June 2lst, 1886.
Having purchased the stock, fixtures and
good will of Messrs. Berkely & Walters. re-
spectfuly solicit the patronage of the public.
l am prepared to sell full line of drugs,
oils, paints, glass. ect.
Mr. Geo. q. Walters, well known to the
Staunton public, will remain with me, and
assist in conducting the business and will
have exclusive control of the prescription de-
partment.
G. G. CHILD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

" ESTATE.-By virtue of decree of the-Cir-
cult Court of Augusta county, at the May
term, 1885, in the chancery cause of Harrell,
TVS. Oder's Admir-, &C., will offer for sale, in
front of the Courthouse, in the City of Staun-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

NON Ely TO LOAN.-Augusta
WI Perpetual Building and Loan Compa
si 900 per month to loan on long time
Call on N. ARGENBTIGHT, Cashier.
Jy7-tf stanton. Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21
A nMENIsTRATOR.s NoTICE.-The

A DNENISTRATOR,S NOTlCE.-The un-
IA dersigned, being DESTROYS of closing up
the estate OF the late VIM. c. Eskridge, requests
all persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate to come forward and settle;
and those having claims against it are request
ed to present them, properly proven. within
the next thirty days for payment Ten shares
of stock in the Augusta Perpetual Building
and Loan Company" belonging to said estate,
will be sold by the undersigned.
W. d. RUNNELS, Serg't, and
iYl4-4t Admir- of w. C. Eskridge. decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

DeImer's Ex'Or VS.. sGearhart and
wife. dc.-In pursuance of decree of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county. entered in
this cause, March %. 1882, L shall proceed, at
my Office, lin Staunton, on Sdtur day, July "a
1885, to make final settlement OF the accounts
of VIM. ]. Nelson. as trustee for Mrs. Eliza T.
Grever. JOS. A, WADDELL, Comr.
ie2O.4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

In letter from Mr.. E. E. Mason, of Fairfax
county, to Major Jed Hotchkiss. he states that
a delegation from the Accotink Farmers Club
of Fairfax will be present at the annual exhi-
bition of the Baldwin District Fair in October.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

M-BAYLoR.-Rev. DR.. W. w. Lam
drum, Pastor Of the Second Baptist Church OF
Richmond, was married, on last Thursday the
18th inst, to Miss Lottie Baylor of King Will
liam,sa Beulah Baptist Church. in that coun.
ty. The bride is the accomplished daughter
and only child of the gallant, and popular, and
lamented Gen. VIM. H. S. Baylor, of this city
who fell at the second battle of Manassas with
the flag of the Stonewall Brigade in his hand
and the shout of victory on his lips. and she is
the stepdaughter of Mr.. Robert S. Ryland, OF
King William county.
Hon. Marshall Hanger. of this city, a relative
and guardian of the bride. was present and gave
her away at the altar Mrs. G. w. Swoope, OF
Augusta, an aunt; and Miss Maggie McChes-
ney, of this city, a cousin and an attendant OF
the bride, were also present.
The couple left on the day of their marriage
for New York, whence they will sail for Eu-
rope on the 2lst (to-day) to be absent some
months.
The Religious Herald, of Richmond, says
"They sail for Europe on the 2lst from New
York-Dr. Landrum's church having done the
OF his vacation and supplying the pulpit during
MS absence, but also presenting him with q
handsome purse towards defraying the ex-
penses of the trip. We heartily Congratulate
our brother that he has won as his assistant
one of the sweetest women and most efficient
church workers whom we have ever known:
and we congratulate the bride that she has
won worthy companion, and is henceforth to
brighten noble life. May favortng gales watt
the happy pair across the briny deep, and back
to their loved home and loving friends in beau
tlful Richmond and may the whole voyage of
life be for them bright, joyous and useful"
To the above notice of the Religious Herald,
the Richmond State adds
"All who have met Dr. Landrum since his
sojourn in Richmond will heartily re- echo the
sentiments expressed above Mr.. Landrum
has few superiors, either as a scholar q gentle
man. q minister, or as an orator."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

NOVEL INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN.-Prof
Frank M. Smith, Supt. of the Normal, wants
to organize model school composed of small
children that have not learned the alphabet
to show how quickly they can be taught to
read without first learning the letters. Ses-
sion to last only one hour each morning.
Tuition free. The parents of such children
will confer a favor upon all interested in Nor
NAL work by calling on Supt. W. A. Bowles
and enlistng their children in this class.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

ACCIDENT TO Ex-Gov. VIM. SMITH.-At Vir-
ginia Beach last Sunday, the venerable Elk.
Gov. VIM. Smith, near 80 years of age, fell
down stairway and was shocked and bruised
and rendered unconscious for some time. but
no homes were broken
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

A STATE GAME-LAw THAT WILL PROTECT
number of sportsmen in various parts of the
State have set to work to hold a convention for
the purpose of formulating memorial to the
next Legislature in order that game-law for
the State may be passed, which in its provis-
ions will not only protect game where it now
exists but stock the barren parts of the State
with it.
Richmond, and the 2lst of October, will be
the place and time for holding the convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
to the firm of Berkeley and Walters, in retir-
ing from the drug business. we solicit a con-
tinuance OF the same for our successor who is
in every way worthy of patronage.
je2S II BERKELEY & WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

BUILDING AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
establishment of Mr.. Jas. NJ. Wilson, on Green
Vile avenue, for furnishing flooring, ceiling,
frames, sash, doors, and blinds and building
materials, is quite complete one. AS build
er and contractor his facilities are frst-rate,
and in all these things he desires the patron
age of parties contemplating building, or in
want of materials which he can furnish. His
machinery is all new and run by steam power.
He can fill orders with dispatch in all branch
es of his business. For more particular infor-
nation, see advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VALLEY MUTU-
AL LIFE AssoCIATIoN.-The annual meeting
of the stock. holders of 1.-THE Valley Mutual
Life Association of Virginia" was held at the
office of the Company on yesterday. and the
following directors were elected for the ensu-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-21

Lying on Cub Run, Rockingham Co., Va.
Having made recent purchases of land that
pose of the above mentioned I2S% acres, The
farm is
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-20

They have in England what is called n
Society for Promoting Industrial Villages,
whose aims are declared by the st James
Gazette to be too vague and Impractical
As the interest in technical education in this
country is growing, and there is much
reference 20 South kensington III the dis.
cussion, the following from The Gazette may
be read with profit; "lf the society wants
some useful work to do, why does 1t not set
on foot an agitation to compel South
KensingtaP to spend on the establishment of
technical schools the money now muddled
away on science falsely so called Tech
meal schools are the greatest of all our
wants We have spoken Of the prosperity
of the Swiss watch trade 1t has been sue
cessful because of the admirable system Of
| technical instruction existing ia Switzer
land
AT fourteen boys school education is
supposed to be complete He knows a for.
eign language, perhaps two; and PROBABLY
mathematics up to simple equations From
a child he has been taught how To use the
| pencil Picked boys and girls, when they
| leave school, receive three years training
at the expense OF the state. The first year :
work is general, the second special, and the
third practical Free lectures are given
which workmen AMI workingwomen may
| attend At fourteen most children have a
| good little sum of money in IA money box, &c
| which their friends have contrib Ited since
| tie time they were christened: and TIN.
money is expended on the purchase OF TO olS
| Ultimately, if lad is hard working aud
clever, it is not difficult to obtain the con
tidence OF the local banker, with view IL
setting up in business All this kind OF
WORK is much too practical for South Ken
slngton The Current
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-20

About twenty five years ago, when one of
the diplomats came to this country he
brought a maa cook with him, and this
cook, 10y the buying of land in northwest
Washing ton get Il very comfortable com
potency. He had daughter and one of the
corner butchers of Wasting ton falling in
love with the girl married her. After mar.
riage the butchers shop was carried on for
some time, when the city suddenly took a
Jump in the direction OF the cook prop
erty, The butchers wife became wealthy,
the butchers shop was closed and the two
rIen began to lead life of elegant leisure
They bought fine house. and the next
thing was to get into Washington society
They SUI yceeded, | am told, by the butcher S
wife paying $4,000 to a society queen pro
videt she would introduce her INTO society.
The agreement was made, the money passed
Her card was put upon the army official S
wites visiting list, ami within year or two
the daughter OF the cook and the wife OF the
ex-butcher was one OF the leading ladies OF
Washington \ few years went by, and
her position now thoroughly established, she
began TO try to dictate as to who should
come into the society of which she moved
Speaking of poor, but blue blooded family
who had just come to Washington, she said
one day TO Mrs. Admiral Blank, who by the
way is Il very elegant and well-bred lady
and who has spent u lifetime in society here
Il don't know about these people Society
is growing SO common We must draw tn,
line somewhere
But where returned the lady admira
with Il smile of sarcasm; Where, madam
| shall We draw the line At the sirloiu ui
tendsrlon.' The reply of the xbutcher
| wife Is not mentioned W ashintcn Cor
! Cleveland Leader
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-20

The uses to which the Great Eastern has
Just been put are doubtless such as hor de
signer and builder never dreamed OF She
is engaged, as may be remembered, TO ill
out the remainder of her days ut Gibraltar
as coal hulk, and meanwhile she has been
sent from Milford haven, where she has lam
Tor dozen years, to Liverpool, i'll order t.
have her engines lifted out.
Accordingly, al enterprising clothing el
taolishnent of the latter town has hired
har during her stay A circus is to lie put
into enc of her big cable tanks, which i,
seventy five feet in diameter; "a menageile
i'll one OF her saloons, stalls for wares on
her decks while the trail OF the advcrtisin.,
poster viii be all over tue ship, and es
pecialiy on her huge sides, divided and let
ont for the purpose. Certainly the last
stage in the career of the unfortunate mon
ster, as humble but respectable coal eel.
Lar, will be less garish than its impending
employment as floating bill hoard-New
York Sun.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-07-20
NUERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue of a Special Execution aud Fee blll
No. 6139, issued ont of the clerks Office OF the
circuit court of Rock Island county, and state OF
Illinois. and 10 me directed, Whereby am com
manded Ia make The amount of II certain lnd2-
mcnt recently obtained against Moline Buggy
Company in favor of j l.. Hucy Il Co, out of
the lands, tcurmeuts goods aud chatels OF the
said defendant, Moline Buggy Company, have
levied upon thefollowing property, to-wii:
Tie east 50 feet lot No. 3, and west 70 i,et lot
.. in the Manufacturers addition Of the Moline
Water Power Company. in section No ~, IN
township number eighteen ttSl. north rauEc No.
l. west of the fourth tlth F. NJ. in the county Of
Rock Island and state of Illinois. excepting and
rose rving thercfrom the n"ht To use strip Of
southerly part Of said lot hereby conveyed for a
same and said party Of the first part hereby gives
and grants unto said party of the second part, It's
SUCCESSORS and assigns. the rights Of drainage
from said lot here by conveyed into the tall-race
north Of said lor: also the right and privilege OF
laying water pipe from said lot hereby conveyed
into said tail race and drawing water therelrnm
Therefore. according 10 said command ! shall
expose for sale. at public auction, all the right.
title and intcrest of the above named Moline Bug
" Company, in and 10 the above described prop
criy, Friday, the 3hh day Of july. 1885, al :
O'Clock r. IN AT the north door of the court hon Sc
in the city of Rock Stand, in the county of Rock
Island and state Of Illinois for cash in hand, Il
satisfy said execution and fee bill
Dated at Rock Island this nth day Of July
A. n. 1856. JOHN NJ. RETICkER,
9-dld sheriff of Rock Island County. Illinois