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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

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In consequence of business engagements in
another State which will require my personal
attention, offer for sale privately, my farm
about quarter of a mile East of the Valley
Turnpike. The tract is part of the old Wayt
Bell farm, and contains
1870 ACRES
of fine land, admirably located and in a high
state of cultivation. This land has long been
celebrated for its unusual cropping Qualities
and is regarded as one of the best tracts in the
county. 1t has been greatly improved in the
past few years and is now in excellent condi-
along the entire front. and all of the cross
fences are in thorough order
The ImprOveme
consist Of roomy and well-arranged -
Frame Dwelling, nearly new, situated Nag3
in large grove of native oaks, and Oc- ux2ZHh
cupying an eminence from which one of the
most beautiful and extensive viewsin the VAL
ley may be obtained. The Outbuildings are
ample and in excellent repair. young and
or two be in full bearing. At the house are Q
large cistern and artesian well, and there ID
running water in every field.
Considering its proximity to the city, ING
terprising man. 1t is within quarter OF q
mile of the finest turnpike In vlrginisa-Jtutse
far enough to avoid the annoyance lnciuens "
a much travelled thorOughfare, ana near
enough to get the full advantage OF nne roSe.
The place offers excellent facilities Tor truck
ing and its nearness to the Staunton markets.
would make it profitable. sp,xu,..
This property is offered at o reason aple PRICE
and on easy terms. Parties desiring 70 eAa III
in e 1t should call upon Mr.. Harris, who resides
there For terms, &C., address
au4-tf Maysville, KY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25
StauntOn Markets.

SPECTATOR OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, Aug. "a, lSS6, :
During the last few days increased activity
has been noticeable in the grain and provi-
sion markets. Wheat is drying out. and con-
sequently there are larger offerings, and in
creasing demands are realized with an upward
tendency in quotations. Corn. corn meal, but
ter eggs, and country bacon are all quoted
higher than last week.
1.-THE quotations are wholesale. no tretaa,1
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

SRAYED.-A large Brindie Cow with scar on
right side Address HENRY TURNER,
1t Graham's Fertilizer Factory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

/, N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re-
quired in the above cause has been duly exc.
cuted according to law, by G. M. Cochran, Jr.,
Commissioner. Given under my hand this
3rd day of August, 1886.
aug4-tds II N RYAN CLARK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND IN AU.
- GUSTA COUNTY.

~ GUSTA COUNTY.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit court of
Augusta county, entered at the June term,
1885, of said Court, in the chancery cause of
Gilkeson and ais, VS.. Humphreys and ais.
the undersigned will sell, at public auction,
on the premises, on
Thursday, the End day of September, 1885,
that valuable farm, of which A. f. Humphreys
died seized and possessed, situate in Augusta
county, on the headwaters of Christians
Creek. adjoining Strain, McComb, and others,
containing SO1 ACRES, more or less.
This farm is well watered, contains about rs
acres of fine timbered land. with good -
Brick Dwelling House, barn, granary, HS53
and all necessary outbuildings. The
land will be sold by the acre. according 10
survey to be made.
TERMS.-Enough cash in hand to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and for the balance the
purchaser will be required to give 3 bonds OF
equal amounts, payable in l, 2, and years. re-
spectively, with interest from date of sale.
with approved personal security and Home
stead waived, and The little will be retained
for ultimate security.
VIM. II. COCHRAN,
iv2S-6t Ex,Or A F.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

Ladies wanting a new FALL DRESS, can
now find the newest styles at
AUS Shirley &. TAYLoR'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

Low PRICEs.-Fine results from using Ora
hams Staunton Fertilizer. au25-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

WA NTEn :. A m LADY I'd desires position
private family, to instruct in German, Mathe-
mates. Latin, French, Music, vocal and in
strumental. Higher English Branches, Draw
ing and Painting, &c. Best OF references given
and required. Address ssH, -
care of p. NJ, CrlpeDeg,
auzl8-5t v. NJ z. e.. Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25

IL. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do hereby certify that the
bond required in the above cause has been du-
ly executed according to law.
aug4-4t L. N. RYAN Cpk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-08-25
District Conference.

Rockingham District Conference will con-
vene at Parnassus Sept. 1st. opening session to
begin at 9 A. NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03
PERSONAL.

A fro full-length portrait Of Henry Wilson. the
"Natick cobbler" and Vice President Of tho United
States has been placed In Mechanics Hall. Worcester.
Mass. 1t is the work of Mr.. Edgar Parker, and the
gift Of Mr.. L. A. Goodnow
Tho Rumanians are erecting at Constanda O mon
umental statue of ovid, the Latin poet who died In
exile there.
South Carolina Epscopalians hope tho Rev. DIR.
Ellison Capers will stay with them and not accept the
BishOpr.c OF Easton. Md.
Tree telling has not been Mr.. Gladstone's only form
of exercise lie was q crack oarsman, and in
earlier years was noted graceful and fearless
horseman.
Mrs. Harriet Tubman Davis is now visiting friends
in Boston. Herself fugitive, sho aided many other
negroes to escape from the South, was actively Inter
ested In John Browns operations, and did valuable
service a Union scout during tho war. She was an
bonored guest at Fortress Monroe when JEFF Davis
brought there a captured traitor. She IL now more
than sixty years DID, but shows few signs OF advancing
ago.
Prince Bsmarck's recent advice to q Reichenback
functionary. to "read Goethe's Faust" has
.joned such demand for that work that booksellers
throughout Germany have sold out their supply, ana
several new additions have been issued.
DIR. Alfred Russell Wallace, tho eminent English
naturalist now in this country, Is about sixty years
old tall though stopping, with white hair and beard
but fresh cOuntcnanco and bright eyes looking out
through glasses. His lectures in America VIII DO on
the phenomena Of what he calls island life; that Is,
the geographical distribution OF plants ana animals as
illustrated by Islands and on the coors OF animals
and plants as Illustrating the "Mrwinan theory" it
claims 10 have arrived at this theory Independently oil
Darwin and TO have communicated IL to him before he
nubisbed anything it, DIR. Wallace and Professor
Darwin were intimate and life long friends.
The Rev. James c. White. the Oldest Presbyterian
minister in Cincinnati has been preaching moro than
1fty years and recently celebrated his eighty first
rthday. Although quito deaf he Is still an active
and successful pastor.
The King OF Portugal recently bestowed upon tho
King OF Spain three military orders, and His Royal
Babyhood delighted that no tried his best to
swallow them.
Senator Vanccs summer homo, "Gombroon," II In
the widest part of the Blue Ridge and Black Mountain
country, 600 feet above the and eight miles from
any railroad.
Alexander Vuhrcr, OF Paris, Is dead. lie was 0
great promoter Of Joint stock enterprises and manager
OF 40 Solr" and numerous other journals.
General Dcrlan and family ut Washington for
tho winter, and will probably soon DO jonod by
MIR. and Mrs. T. NJ Crawford.
The day before he eived he received irncc William
OF Prussia at Brsstoysk, the Gar ordered his Prls
uniform to DO placed In roadDsss for him 10 wear
that occasion. Il discovered that had been
loft behind 1t st. Petersburg But telegram was 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03
THE LATEST.

Later dispatches and revision OF the table
of congressman elect indicate that the
Republicans have elected almost una.
jority OF the members of the House. There is
even possible for the last two years of President
Cleveland's term an adverse majority in that
body, instead of the handsome supporting
majority of over 40 with which his term
began. The footlngs thus far, necessarily based
upon incomplete returns from some States,
would indicate the election of 167 Re-
publicans and only 15S Democrats, but
it is not impossible that later returns may
change the aspect, giving to the Democrats
bare majority. In any case there is proof of
an overwhelming revolution in public
opinion since President Cleveland was elected
"a revolution in favor of protection for home
industry, honest money, and a genuine instead
of sham reform.
The later dispatches show that early reports
were erroneous as to the vote of Essex County,
New-Jersey, and that the State has probably
a
the Republicans claim majority in the Leeis-
lature, thus insuring the election of United
States Senator. In Connecticut it is doubtful
whether a Governor has been elected by the
people. but the Republicans have the majorit,
in the Legislature. In New-York the defeat
If Judge Daniels by moderate plurality
seems probable at present advices, but there are
gains in the Congressional delegation, and the
Legislature will be Republican.
From other States come claims of $4,000
majority for the Republican ticket in Penn
sylvania, 10000 in Ohio. and 10000
In Illinois. Wisconsin is closer, but Is claimed
by Governor Rusk by 6,OOO Nebraska as
usual gives large Republican majority, esti-
mated at 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03
New9lork DAILY Gribm,re.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 8. 1886.
TIE NEHS THIS MORNING..

FoREIGN-Mr. Gladstone and the South. -
The revolt in AfghanistaD. - Sections seat In
danger - Spanish rebels sentenced. - Rus
sia giving assurances that she will not occupy Bull
garia
observation-disclosures of the elections held IN the
varlons States and Territories - Express rob-
berry on the Lake Shore Railroad. 60 De Lesseps
entertained IN Philadelphia. - general strike
of pork packers threatened in Chicago. - The
strike in Augusta Ca, probably to be settled.
CRY AND SrBURBAN.-Mr. Hewitt elected Mayor
receiving over 10000 votes; Mr. George ran Sec
ond about 5000 votes ahead of Mr. Roosevet the
Republicans gained one Congressman - In
Brooklyn General Tracy defeated by considerable
plurality; S. v. White and three Democratic Con-
Rressmen elected. - Election day passed quiet
ly. Mr.. Georges vote challenged
- Surveyor BeattIe likely to recover from
his wound soon. - Return of Mr. Blaine. -
Many people went to Bedlow's Island - Fare
we'll dinner to the French guests. - Races and
dancing at Jerome Park.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day: No
change. Temperature yesterday: Highest GA;
lowest. $40: average o9i2'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03
As TO THE MAYORALTY.

Mr.. Hewitt is elected Mayor, by Republicans
who were frightened into voting for him
through fear of George. ROosevelts vote fell
over twenty thousand below the full Republic
can strength. Georges vote was barely twenty
FIVE hundred above the Republican estimate CT
it. If Republicans had manfully supported
their own candidate, instead of suffering them
selves to be stampeded by the willy agents Of
Tammany and the County Democracy, Roose-
welt would have had plurality, and George
would have been third instead Of second in the
race.
Moral 1T is best to have the courage of your
convictions best to stand to your own guns,
in fight, instead of helping your enemies to
man theirs best, in crisis, to do the right
thing, instead of trying to be tremendously
smart and do the polite thing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

had sprained his ankle; another because his
beast had been overheated by driving; third
because his animal had a cold. One most
perplexing statement of reason is as follows
ITO make o mixture to wash apples We.
rabbits" No doubt he got tho whiskey, and
equally without doubt he knows what became
of it but Edipus never would have floored the
Sphinx il the latter had thought OF such
conundrum. Another man explained that he
needed the liquor q to use in experimenting
with seeds" We have heard that cardamom
seeds are sometimes employed by drinkers, but
If we are rightly informed their function comes
in after the whisksy has been put where il will
do the most good-or harm. 1t is rather
singular that only one applicant required
whiskey for snake-bite." This fact seems to
90 counter to a popular superstition.
Whiskey seems hardly the right remedy for
sick headache" and perhaps the druggist
may have thought so, put under the law
he had no discretion in the premises.
The man who said he suffered from Gin
digestion of the lungs" got his biters just
as promptly as if he had pleaded the wants OF
a sick baby or sick mule. In fact, the table
cited proves that if the Kansas saloons have
Deen ClO5cu LILO uTuS otoioo hu'O o"nSh o"N"
place quite effectively, and that 80 long as the
present drug store law remains on the statute
books nobody is in any danger of suffering
from adry stomach" The Free Press has done
public service in compiling these interesting
and unique statistics. They, constitute
revelation, for they indicate that in so-called
prohibition State there has been enough liquor
influence to enact legislation which practically
knocks the bottom OUT of the prohibition policy
of the commo wealth. Such drugstore law
as that of Kansas ia in effect free liquor
measure. aud this the table of The Free Press
completely demonstrates. Anybody and every
body can procure all the liquor they want In
any part of Kansas, the only change being
that they have to get it from an apothecary
instead of saloon-keeper. OF course it is
nonsense to discuss such a state of things as
having any definite relation to real temper
ance movement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

IcApxrY OF Musrc-s-L Ebera s-su,,,,or
Zwrs,~ AZ issrIrUrE- Iudustriai ExnpIu,
Ss,ov NrxpA AousR-x-Latte JACK ShoPp~Ss
SNsINO-s--Kenworth
<es,cw : pYxo UAII-S-Oe Cordova
observation-disclosures Hama.
- srn tSpERA H0Usw-2 and Sob, What NIeht
q AZ rIo Ana PARK THEATRE-2 ana Sine " heaSan@
$~~rrrw TUF ATRE-s-Cretchen.
E.nssor SQUARE IHRATRx-s:30-Jim. tue fenmsn.
SxDisoN-Ayp AND 59TRsT.--9 a m to IL p m.-merrr
mac and Monitor Naval Battle
Rnso,s "a RpEy-2 and s-MnstrelA
SooIK's THRArRE-2 and S-kecp 1t DARK.
6rAR THHATRS-s-Hanle
0fArpARp THEArRE-S-Tne Jnt
TuAIIx THRArRE-S-l00 Maidens
Union sou A RI rHEArRE-S-As You Like II
RAIIACx's-S-Hsrv0st. ,r v.x
1Tr-AyE AND 55TIfsT.-9 n m. to III D m-lhc NC"
Cyclorams Of the Battles Of vicksbure
RSp kvvNUR rHEATRE-6-Mksdo.
i4rH-sr 1HRATRE-S-Cauyhti IN Corner It,. co,,-
"a EAsr 14rH-sT.-l0 n m. TO 10 p m-Canneid Com'
petitiye Art Exhibition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

once sent and courier came with ne uuiissm. q
special engine. getting thee just In Tina The m q
$50 miles was made ia the easy time of thrteAn hoou
but they Of great anxiety ~ the Csas On
dinatcs who saw disgrace and punishment impenH11I
II any mjshap delayed the courier.
Bishop Elcott, OF Gloucester ana Bristol "a capitA
billiard player clever artist, and indsatigabIo
nountain-cilmber.
mfr Charles Erskins OF Roxbury Mass has been lest
urng on tho famous Wilkes c,reumna Wig alton expe0
.tion Of which he Is the sole survivor.
The Countess Edls viii! write biography Of her iate
husband, Don Fernando Of Portugal She 10 sil n.
markably handsome woman with serious. expressive
features and stately figure.
THE Hon. "Ions John Wentworth has boon ssttisl
in Chicago just nfty ysara
Dr. Zess OF jena the celebrated maker Of optical n,
struments, has lately completed. with commemoratv4
festivities. hs ten thoussnaih microscope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03
THE KANSAS DRUGSTORE LAW

Kansas is Ostensiby prohibition State, but
there is a so-called "drug-store law" in opera
ton there, and its effect seems to have been to
transfer the functions of the saloon to the drug
store. That this should be so is not surprising
when it is remembered that the statute makes
the purchaser of liquor the sole Judge of its
necessity, and relieves him from the Trouble of
procuring a physicians prescription. Just
how the law operates has recently been shown
very clearly by The Usage City Free Press.
which has prepared curious and strikingly
significant table giving full list of the DUR
poses for which liquor was sold in that county
during the month of June last. 1t Is an ex-
traordinary exhibit Three hundred and
fifteen different reasons for wanting liquor are
given, and the majority Of these are of
character to satisfy the reader that the as
sumption of medical uses WAS the shallowest
pretence. Thus we find people demanding
whiskey for bilious headache " /; for "a broken
arm; for @spnal complaint; for "bath-
ingn; for achronic diarrhea md @chronic
constipation u" for congestion of lungsn; for
sdropsy and heart disease" for mysterious
complaint styled @dry stomach; for epiep-
sy"; for agravcl"; for I" inflammation OF the
kidneys"
II is wonderful how the thoughtfuness of the
Usage County citizens is developed by the
drugstore law. The number of men who
wanted whiskey for their wives, for their
children, even for sick babies. is truly sur
prsing, while the humanitarian spirit is further
shown in the eagerness with which the same
remedy was sought for the special benefit Of
sick cows, mules. colts ana horses One kind
citizen demanded whiskey because his horse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03
ADMIRABLE WORK IN TWO DISTRICTS

ADMIRABLE WORK IN TWO DISTRICTS.
One of the most brilliant feats of the recent
campaign deserves especial honor, though it
was not crowned with success. MI. Allen
Thorndike Rice, though nominated 80 late that
he had only two days for effective canvassing,
reduced tho Democratic majority from $500
when Mr.. Hewitt was elected. two years ago, to
less than 500. Ho richly deserved and would
have won success had he been faithfully sup
ported by one machine manager for the Repub-
licans. who was openly accused Of treacbery at
the polls. In Sny case with campaign of even
a week, it is plain that be could not have been
defeated.
Almost as brilliant Was the victory of Mr.
Fitch, who, with nearly as large maj6ritysto
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

THE 1'RIBUNE's special cable this morning
contains q communication from Mr.. Gladstone
which shows the Importance this distinguished
English statesman attaches to American
opinion on all questions of politics. He refers
with pleasure to two letters from this country,
one of hich asserts that Southerners SYM
pathize heartily with the cause of Home Rule in
Ireland. 1t has often been said of:ate in England
that the people of the South agreed entirely
with Tory opinion on this subject. Naturally
Mr.. Gladstone is pleased with all proof to the
contrary. In regard to the second letter, which
declares that any nation which would disarm
itself entirely would be forever safe from in
ternatiunal wrong, Mr.. Gladstone says that
it breathes an excellent spirit. This is perhaps
as far as any statesman of experience would be
willing to 20 at the present time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

discourage all attempts to increase the term OF
their Chief Executive from four years to six.
Their Constitution as it stands is good enough
10 answer their purposes for years. What
Mexico needs is not only stability OF govern
ment and the maintenance OF law and order.
but che world wide reputation of being devoted
to these things without any desire for change !;
for, unhappiy, change in States south OF the
Rio Grande generally means revolution. When
the Republic has existed century longer, such
minor details as the length of terms of office
holders may be discussed with safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

Mr.. Roosevelt had the misfortune to be support
ed by The Ne,c-York Times. and he Is defeated.
Deacon s. V. White had the advantage OF being
opposed by The Nec- York Times. and be is elected
Other illustrations alike of its fatal support and
of its beneficial hostility may be traced, by the
curious. in Yesterdays election returns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

Fair weather and good order prevailed
throughout the Union yesterday, and an i'm
mense vote must have been poled. The
spectacle of so many millions of citizens quietly
and good naturedly choosing their rulers and
lawmakers must command the respect OF all
nations, and strengthen republican institutions
throu ghout the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

The defeat of General Tracy, candidate for
District-Attorney OF Kings County, is severe
blow to the best interests of Brooklyn. The
Issue in his case was distinctivey one OF NOR
ais. On his side were ranged the respectable
elements of the community; against him the
Democratic leaders, che gamblers, booksellers
and dsreputable classes generally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

The Prohibition candidate for Mayor Of this city
should not be overlooked this morning. At late
hour last night Mr. Wardwell had received 5l4
votes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

I 1t has been stated, in special cable dispatch
from London to TIE TRIBUNE, ard also in a
similar dispatch by Edmund Yates to Tile
World that Mr.. James Russell Lowell, our late
Minister to England, is engaged to be married
to the Dowager Lady Lytteton, widow of the
late, and aunt of the present Lord LyttlctOn.
We have the highest authority for saying that
this report is utterly unfounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

The eight-hour movement is again making
trouble in the Chicago packing houses, and
there is reason to fear an immense strike, ex-
tending to all the employees in this limo Of
business. 1t is impossible to conceive how the
difficulty eud with advantage to the
strikers. They may ruin the employers and
prevent them from ever starting up work
again; but that would hardly be a satisfactory
victory to the men aud their families The
position of the owners is that on an eight-hour
basis they cannot compete with Kansas City
and other centres of the pork supply and that
if they must be ruined it might as well be in
one way as an other.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

At Jerome Park yesterday the racing was not
remarkable, but it proved decidedly interesting.
The innovation of the day, the dance at tue
club house, was a marked success in every way
and Mr.. Jerome and the gentlemen who helped
him manage it have reason to feel gratiied at
the result. The clubhouse at Jerome Park is
we'll adapted for an entertainment of this kind,
DO that possibly an election day dance ont there
may become regularly expected social Incl
dent hereafter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-03

The Horticultural Society have arranged a
brilliant display of chrysanthemums in Cos
mopolitan Hall, and they will have reason to be
surprised if it is not largely attended. AT
present there is no more popular flower in New
York than the chrysanthemum-the proof
thereof is visible at every florists shop in the
city.