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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

ID ebert q. BickIe's Executor vs. Y, M
III BickIe and als-In pursuance Of the
decree of the circuit court for Augusta county
entered in this cause December Z, 1885, shall
proceed. at my Office, in S:auntop, On Thesday
the LIN day of January, 1887. to take, LIST, An
account of all the assets of the estate Of Robert
g. Bickle, decd, real and personal; 2ud, An
account of Il debts of said testator and charges
upon his estate. with the respective liens and
prioritfes. DC 3rd, An account showing how
much of the real estate passing by the will Of
said testator must be sold by the Executor In
order that all debts may be paid; 4th, Any
othor matter, &C., DC.
~ All creditors of Robert G. Bickle, decd
are hereby specially called upon to appear be-
fore me on, or before, the day herein appoint.
ed, and prove their respective debts or claims
decI5 At JOS. A, WADDELL. Com'r,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

MORE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS. AT Mis-.
souri, City, Me-, at 8:35 o'clock on Monday
night, the 18th instant, distinct shock OF
earthquake was felt. A low rumbling noise
was first heard and perceptible jar follow
cd, shaking buildings and rafting windows.
Its duration was about three seconds.
At Columbia, S. G., at 4:20 on Tuesday
morning, the 9th instant, there was anoth-
er shock which was very pereeptible, wax
ing up sound sleepers, and the tremors ap-
peared to last fully minute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

1t is stated that Mr.. G. P. Huntington is
negotiating for the control of the Illinois
and St. Louis Railroad, and that he will be
in possession of the majority of the voting
power of the company before January L..
The Illinois and ST. Louis Company owns
the most desirable terminal grounds of any
road cepteriug at East st. Louis, and it's
charter secures almost unlimited rights and
privileges to the company. 1t is expected
to form link in the connections to Nor
folk, Va, via Cincinnati.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

more hay exported from tho county, and
more consumed annually, too, than was
produced forty years ago. It is not the old
farmers alone who are thus moving forward,
for our young men have taken hold in earn.
est and are fine, noble fellows, who richly
deserve the rewards which the Creator
will give them as tillers of the soil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

PARALYZED ON THE WAY TO MAss.-Mrs.
Jehn Maleady, of Winchester, while on her
way to mass Wednesday morning. was
stricken with paralysis and fell by the road
side. She was found by neighbors going to
town and carried back to her home, and
died that night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

Miss Stuart Mosby, daughter of Col. John
S. Mosby, has been spending some weeks in
Boston, where he has been the recipient of
many social courtesies from his old antago-
nists. Among others a handsome dinner
was given Col Mosby at the Parker House
by Col Forbes, of the Second Massachusetts
Cavalry, who was one of the famous guer-
rilla's captives during the war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
decl5 '86-t

Margaret Ann Guthrie's Executor
XN VS.. Guthrie and als.-In pursuance
Of decree Of the circuit court for Augusta
county. entered in this cause December q 1886
l shall proceed at my office. in Staunton, on
Wednesday,. January IL, 1887. to ascertain and
report LIST, The debts and liabilities Of Marga-
ret Ann Guthrie. decd; End, What estate has,
or should have, come into the hands OF Edgar
l.. Guthrie. Executor: 3rd, The benenciaries
garet Ann Guthrie, and especially what bene-
ficiaries were intended by the said testatrix in
her requests to the trustees OF the General
Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church south, .
&c" and 1.-THE trustees of the General Assem-
bly, OF the Southern Presbyte Church :" &c.
&c. JOS, A. WADDELI, Com'r
decI5.4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

RIDDLEBERaER AND MAHoNE.-The
Washington correspondent of the Alexan
dria Gazette reports Riddleberger as saying
that it is as impossible to make a proper
man out of Mahene as it is to make 6
"'possum out of a eoon."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE IN THE EAST.

ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE IN THE East
A despatch from Constantinopls says that,
on last Saturday, an earthquake was felt in
Smyrna and throughout the Island of Chios.
The disturbance made assures in the walls
in front of the houses in all parts Of the ter
ritory affected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TWO COLTS EsTRAYED.-Two sOR.
eGtrayed from my farm near Greenville. on
Wednesday evening. the 9Th inst, One 10 q lit.
tie darker sorrel than the other. The lighter
tail. Any person who will return them to me
or give me Information 80 that recover them
will be suitably compensated.
II. F. GILKESO
decl5 '86-tf Greenville, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

Walter G.. Ryals, brilliant young law
yer of Birmingham, Ala, killed. himself
Friday with an overdose of morphine taken
TO produce sleep. His father is president
of Mercer University, at Macon, Ga.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
The Fruit and Grape-Gr0Mer,

monthly published at Charlottesville
under the auspices of the Fruit and Grape.
Growers Association of that place, is g
valuable auxiliary to these important in
dustries which are making such rapid prog
ress in the Piedmont counties. The
November number, with other interesting
articles, has one illustrated and of more
than ordinary interest on ''pruning and
training the vine." 1t is conducted under
the direction of Mr.. A. R. Blakey as editor
and nine resident contributors, all of whom
are experienced in these pursuits. Prices
one dollar per year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

The mercury indicated 80 below zero at
this place last Tuesday morning.-Fayette
(W. Va.) Democrat.
Oh no. You meant to say, or should
have said, degrees above zero.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

Kiss me, darling, for your breath is
Just as sweet as nsw-mown hay;
Kiss me, darling. for your teeth are
Free from tartar or decay;
Kiss me, darling, for you won't
Forget me or your SOZODONT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

Rev. w. W. Walker, of Westmoreland,
county, Va, and Mrs. Louisa Harrison, OF
Washington city, were married in Washing.
ton city last Thursday week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

Abram s. Hewitt says there is no conflict
in this country between labor and capital;
that the conflict is ono between lator and
laziness. We reckon there is some truth
in that,-Lunchburg Virqinian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
Crop Report of the United States.

The crop report of the Department OF
Agriculture says:
| The December returns of average farm
prices, by counties, show material reduc.
ton as compared in values of the crops OIL
1885, in wheat rye and barley. Corn hai
made an advance nearly equivalent to the
percentage of reduction in quantity, and
oats, in sympathy with corn rather than
the small grains used for human food, aver
ages a slightly higher value than last year
The farm value of corn was SO cents pei
bushel in December last year. 1t is now 81
cents. The prices In the surplus States are
Ohio, 80 cents; Indiana, 80; Illinois, 81
Iowa, 80; Missouri, 81; Kansas, 81; Nebras-
ka. 20.
The average is Sc cents in Now York, Al
in Pennsylvania and As in Virginia. cents
lower in each than last year. Prices in the
cotton States south and west Of North
Carolina are higher than last year. South
Carolina, 60 cents; Georgia, 60; Alabama,
IS; Mississippi, SO; Louisiana, 55; Arkansas,
40; Texas, 60-an increase of II cents, due
to the disastrous drouth.
The average December price of wheat is
SO cents, reduction of cents from the
average value of the last crop and A cents
above the price in 1884. The average in
New York is "a cents; Pennsylvania, a.
The average of Ohio is "a cents, Michigan
70, Indiana 70. Illinois SO, Wisconsin IS,
Minnesota 81. Iowa 60, Missouri SO, Kansas
So, Nebraska Al, Dakota SO.
The average value of oats is 1913 cents,
against 28.5 last December. Rye averages
53 l, against 81. 9 last year. Barley SO cents;
last year, 563 Buck wheat 54.4 reduc-
ton Of 1.5 cents per bushel. Potatoes 46
cents, one cent higher than in December of
last year. The value of hay averages near
ly eight dollars Per ton.
CLAIMS TO BE LILLIAN MADIsoN's MUIR
DERER.-The following letter from New
York was received in Richmond Thurs
day.
"December Sth, lSS6.-Supt. Murray
| Dear Sir: I am sorry that the authorities OF
| Richmond are making great mistake about
| the Cluverius case. He is the wrong man.
Sorry he could not prove an alibi. I had
hoped he could, and now there is nothing
| left for me but to surrender myself as the
murderer of Lillian Madison. / will sur
render ON the morning of Cluverius's exc
cution at your headquarters. 1t is unneo-
essary to give you further particulars, as
my case will show clearly about the MUIR
der at my trial. cannot wait any longer
of confessing my crime, as my conscience
has troubled me enough. will prove all
when l surrender. and there is nothing left
me but to surrender, get trial and probably
hang. :,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
The Atmosphere of Love

Is pure, sweet breath. This desideratnm
is one Of the results of using SOZODONT,
which not only invigorates and preserves
the teeth, but renders the mouth as fra
grant as the rose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

GRAND BALL TO THE W. Va. LEGIsLA-
TURE.-The Charleston CIV. Va.) Star
says that extensive preparations are being
made for the grand ball and banquet which
are to be rendered to the Legislature at the
State House, January 9Th. The celebrated
q. s. Barracks Band of Columbus, O., has
been engaged, and the prince Of caterers
Hawk, is to furnish the banquet, which
will be given in the Armory. Tbs Senate
Chamber will be used as the dancing hall.
The reason for giving this ball as early as
the 5th of January, is to avail Of the un-
carpeted chambers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

BAND OF CoLoRED MURDERERs.-A
few days ago John Lee, ten-year-old white
in York county, S. c., at the foot Of King
mountain. Four colored men, Nose Lips
comb, Dan Roberts, Bailey Dowdle and
Pint Thompson, were arrested, and Roberts
and Lipscomb confessed that the boy had
caught them stealing cotton, and they had
killed him to prevent his revealing the theft.
They also said that they were members of
a band of forty negroes, who had taken an
oath to kill any one who caught them steal
ing. 1t is thought that the four men in
Jail will be lynched
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

Ex-Gov. Holiday, of Winchester, was in
Bombay, India, al last accounts in excel
lent health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

Two months ago Mrs. Daniel Wertman,
Of Columbia county, Pa, died, and short
time afferward her husband succumbed to
the shock. The daughter, Minnie, aged 20,
was taken ill while attending her fathers
funeral, and died four days later, and Sat
urday the physicians gave up all hope of
the recovery Of the son, Freeman, aged 81,
who had been Frustrated by the sudden tax
ing away of his father, mother and sister.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

SPALDINa's GLUE will mend anything
except a broken heart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

rE,0 cry TAx.PAYERs.-Th second
i half of City Taxes for 1886 is due and pay
able on or before the 3lst instant. All tickets
Dot paid by that time. will be turned over to
the Deputy Treasurers with per cent added
for col .ectiOn. AHISTA HOGE.
dec15-3t v & V copy. Treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
GOV. LEE AS A WITNESS.

The Richmond State of Friday says
"The developments in the case of G. II
f. Occurring, who rendered detective SER
vices to Thomas J. Cluverius, will ueces-
state the presence of Gov. Lee as witness
in the event that Occurring is sent on TO the
grand jury. The Governor will not be reg
ularly summoned as other Witnesses but
on account of his exalted official position
the Judge or the prosecuting attorney will
write the Governor note requesting his
attendance at the trial. Since it has be-
come known that Joel opened the watch
key found at the reservoir and identified it
as the property of T. ]. Cluverius, the tes-
timony of the Governor will be of great in
terest as he will then doubtless tell the cir
cumstances relating to the opening of the
watch-key Gov. Lee will be as far as tho
State knows, the first Governor to testify
as witness at either criminal or a civil
trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TINE ANNUAL MEETING OFTHE STOCK
4 HOLDERS of the AUGUSTA NATIoNs
BANK of stanton, will be held at their Bank
ing House in Stanton, Va, on Tuesday, Janu
airy Ilth 1887, at noon.
decI5.4t w. p. TAMS, Cashier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

EgHoN. ]. r. TUCKER ON TIE BILL TO
ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL-
TURE.-On the 9th instant, in the House of
Rspressntatives,-ths House being in Com
rittee of the whole on the state Of the
Union, and having under consideration the
bill (H. R. S674) to establish the depart
mept of industries-Hon. John Randolph
Tucker made an able speech in opposition
to it-maintaining that there was no au-
thority in the constitution for the establish.
ment of such department. To the ques-
tons propounded to him whilst speaking,
he replied promptly and with the wit aud
humor that are as characteristic of him as his
ability, learning, and eloquence. Even
those who disagree with him have the high.
est respect for his ability, frankness and
honesty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
"reminiscences of Stanton Genius.

In an attractive work of three volumes,
edited by Mr.. Edward T. Mason, of Pough-
keepsie, N. Y, just issued from the press
of the Putpams, New York, entitled
Humorous Master Pieces from American
Literature" there are selections from the
writings of Judge Joseph G.. Baldwin, a
native of Staunton who removed to the
South il early life and thence to California
where he became distinguished jurist.-
Dying whilst Young in the full assurance Of
splendid career had he lived, it is graft
flying to know that his genius has won an
enduring recog nition in years long after
death had claimed him as its own. From
his "Flush Times" "Ovid Bolus'' is copied
in full. The press comment on the selec-
tons as admirable in skill and taste.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15


SUICIDE AT COAL VALLEY, W. Va "A
letter from Coal Valley. w. Va, to the
Charleston Star, under date of last Satur.
day, says
stOn the evening of tho 9th inst, Linsey
G. Voires. of Mo-, and a relative of Mr..
Morris, Of this city, committed suicide un
der temporary fit of insanity. He was in
comfortable circumstances, but has been
unfortunate in the loss of his entire family
by death. This bereavement and sorrow.
it is supposed, unsettled his mind and caus.
ed the sad result above named. Mr., Voires
was alive at o'clock this .. m, but nc
hopes are entertained that he can live
through the night"
Mr.. James II. Ter, formerly of Mt.
Crawford, and well known iu Harrison.
burg, died at Mines, Page county, on
December LIST, last, from pneumonia. The
deceased was about forty ears of age, and
physically speaking was considered a very
powerful man. The funeral took place at
Messy Greek, is Augusta county.-Spirit
ofMs Valley.
If thc Sufferers from Consumption,
Scrofula. and General Debility, will try SCOTS
EfAusiOh o' rure Cou Liver VII Win dypO-
phosphites, theywill find imm ediate relief and
permanent benefit. DR.. B. H. BRoDNAx,
Brodnsx, L., says: II gave Scotts Emulsion
to Mrs. C troubled with very severe Bron-
chial aft ction. Added to this the birth of a
child and subsequent illness. she was in very
bad condition. 1 ordered scott's Emulsion
which she commenced taking. giving at the
same time some to the baby, which was very
poor (weish t three andon halfpounds). Since
taking the Emulsion. cough is gone, looks
fresh, full In the face, flesh firm, good color.
baby same fat and in fine condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

2,l79 Prizes amounting S5a5 900
Application for rates to clubs sh Guild be made
only to the office Of the Company "A New Or
leans.
For further information, write clearly, CIV
Ing full address. POSTAL NOTES. Express
Money Orders, or New York Exchange In ordi-
nary letter. Currency by Express Cat our ex-
pense) addressed
M. A. DAUPHIN.
New Orleans, La.
or III. A. DANPHTN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
Horrible Crime.
THREE NEGROES IN BALTIMORE KILL A
WHITE WOMAN TO SELL HER BODY.

On last Friday night in Baltimore three
negroes-John:.T Thomas Ross, Albert Haw-
kins, and Anderson Perry, killed Emily
Brown, white woman aged about sixty
years in house in Pig alley, between Eu-
taw and Paca streets, and running from
Camden to Dover street. The object Of
killing her was to sell the body to the Uni
verslty of Maryland for dissecting purposes.
Anderson Perry is assistant janitor at the
University of Maryland, position which
he has held nearly ten years. He lives at
No. Pig alley with colored woman
named Mary Blocksen, to whom he was to
have been married to-day, Wednesday.
Ross confessed, and the history of the crime
as he gave it to Marshal Frey was as fol-
lows: '"rwo weeks ago Perry said to me,
If was you I would make SIS. You on
ly have work now and then, and you can
make that much easily if you want to-
asked how, and Uncle Perry said, THAT
old white woman at your house-you could
get $15 for her body I said, I don't un-
derstand; can't do that but met Uncle
Perry that night on King street and talked
it over again, and we had frequent talks
afterwards. I spoke to Albert Hawkins
about it and we agreed to do it. On Friday
we went to the house and Hawkins staid
outside and watched for the return of Mary
Blockson while l went inside holding a
brick hid in my hand. said not a word
to alarm the ole woman, and while she was
suspecting nothing Isuddenly struck a blow
on her head, crushing in her skull. then
went out and took Hawkins's place while
he went in and stabbed her to make sure Of
it. We put the body under mattress in
the yard and went to the infrmary, and
uncle Perry asked, Have yeu done it? We
| told him what we had done, and he gave
US bag to put the body in. At 6 O'Clock
| we borrowed wheelborrow at sJee's' csal
place, on Pig alley. We put the body in
the bag, laid it in the wheelbarrow, and in
that way carried it along Dover, Paca, LON
bard and Greene streets, and up Cider alley
to the infrmary, where Uncle Perry tcsll
charge Of it.
1t is said that the reason Perry went te
DR.. Harlan late at night to notify him Of
the presence of the body in the university
was that he became frightened as to the
result, and was probably agitated by re
morse. The body was still warm wher
taken to the university, and was dressed il
a calico frock and fragments of other cloth
ing worn by the old woman. Perry was
angry with Ross and Hawkins for not re-
moving the clothing, but told them after
wards that he would destroy it.
The generalization and dsliberation with
which the murder wrs committed was sc
cold -blooded and horrible that even the pc
lice, who are used to stories of crime, were
amazed when they heard the details.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
HIS ARREST.

Occurring was arrested by Officer Roscoe
D. Chesterman, who found the accused at
his residence, on Main street between Sew
enteensh and Eighteenth, and took him to
the Third station, where Police Justice
Richardson visited him and offered to bail
him in the sum of s., 00e, which the accused
did not give.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15
or n. A. DAUPHIN,
Washington, d. C.

New Orleans. La.
kEME Beauregard and Ear Z. c wnoars
in charge of the drawings. is a guaratee of alb.
solute fairness and integrity, that the chances
are all equal, and that no one can possibly d.
vine what numbers will draw q Prize. All
parties therefore advertising to guarantee
Prizes In this Lottery. or holding out any 9TH
or i'm possible inducements, are swindlers and
only aim to deceive and defrsud the unwary.
decl5-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

r AIDES AND GENTLEMEN'S RES
IL TAURANT.-Att the Ladies' and Gentle
mems Restaurant you can get good home like
Table Board by day or week Meals from I
A. M. to P. M. Meals % cents. Lunch 10
and Is cents. Oysters daily on hand.
127 e. Main Street.
decl5-tf MISS M. CASEY.
TN Augusta County Court. September 3Oth.
i 1885,
W. H. Fulton Plaintiff
VS..
Virginia E. Kennedy and Thomas M. Smiley,
Administrator of Harvey Fulton. ....~.. Defts,
On petition and motion to hdue q release of ren-
doris lien.
This day came the Plaintiff by his attorney
to move the Court to release the right reserved
to Harvey Fulton in a deed from him to W. H.
Fulton, and it appearing to the Court from af-
hdavit filed, that the Defendant, Virginia e.
Kennedy, is nonresident of this State, 1t Is
ordered that due process of publication be
awarded against her.
Copy Teste-
WILLIAM A. BURNETT, Crk.
Hudson 4 Patrick, Pa; decl5-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

The name Of the man will not bs made
public until he gives his statement to the
officials. Capt. Epps promised the man
that he would not divulge his name until
the statement is made. The man made
this requsat because he didn't wish to be
bothered about the matter before the state
ment is made. His name will be made
knewn within the next twenty-four hours.
This much is known: The man is an en-
ploye of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company and is of medium stature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-15

CLAIMS TO BE LILLIAN MADIsoN's MUIR
DERER.-The following letter from New
York was received in Richmond Thurs
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