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The Dawson journal., 1886-04-15

Seven Springs Iron Alum
Mass, the finest tonic and appeti-
ger known, cures Dyspepsia and
all Headaches, Kidney and Liver
Troubles. Sold by
TN w. q. KENDRIcK.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-15

1t is a matter of pride to SEN
sible and appreciatIve parents to
know aud feel that their daugh-
ters, though accomplished, are
not above the necessities of hon
orable labor when the exigences
Of the occasion demands it. One
such young lady is worth q thou
sand of the kind who think it a
disgrace to soil their pretty, clean,
white hands with domestic labor.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-15

-Button-hole boqrets are be-
coming quite popular again. We
saw one Of our fancy young men
with large one on the lapel Of
his coat few evenings ago. A
young lady remarked that he was
very aesthetic and another replied,
Eyes, he is too utterly too too"
and then we passed ON, wondering
why those young ladies should
poke fun at that young dude.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-15

The Mexican pension bill, al
lowing all honorably discharged
surviving officers, soldiers and
sailors in service during the
Mexican war pension OF
eight dollars per month, has
passed the house. II it passes
the senate and becomes a law,
three citizens Of our county are
entitled to pensions, to-wit: Capt.
o. G. Cleveland, DIR. G.. W. Far
rar and Mr.. Milledge McLendon.
The Dawson journal., 1886-04-15
EI q q ADOUA Ar T5E'
Men and Boys Clothing,

land you per by buying me- also large lot of
and Straw Goods and the Largest Assortment of La
dies Millinery ever disylayed in Dawson
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10
HOW IL WAS DONE!

The very great reduction in the Demo-
cratic majority in this county in the recent
Congre> sional election was not due to an
increase of the Republican vote, but to the
neglect of many Democrats to vote, for
Yost received 1854 votes less than he did in
1884, and for the reason that many Demo-
Gratis failed to vote-probably because they
did not deem their votes necessary-Bum-
gardner received 81 less than Tucker.
In opposition 10 Tucker, Yost received
3O63-in opposition to Bumgardner, 1899,
a falling off of 1854 votes.
Tucker received 4032 votes, and Bum
3161, falling off of S71, making the
loss of the Democrats from this cause TOT
more than that of the Republicans, and
thus the majority Of 500 for Tucker was
reduced to 1852 for Bumgardner. IF the
ST. Democrats WHO voted for Tucker, and
who failed vote in the last election, had
cast their votes for Bumgardner, as they
should have done, his majority would have
been 1, 1873, instead of only 262.
This should teach the Democrats salu-
tary lesson, and should make them resolve
in all future elections to cast their votes
whether they deem it necessary or not.
In cur issue Immediately preceding the
election, we urged the duty and importance
Of every Dem ocrat to go to the polls and
cast his vote, and stated that if they failed
to do SO, they might have cause to regret
it when it would be too late to remedy
their remissness, and now hundreds Of Dem
ocrats in this county suffer such unavailirg
regret
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

DEATH OF REV F. M. STRoTHER.-Rev.
Frank Montgomery Strother, who was
minister in charge of the Fircastle circuit
last year until his declining health forced
him to close his labors. died at his home,
at Markham, Fauquier county, Va, last
Friday, of consumption. Mr.. Strother left
Fincastie last Fall, and after visiting his
home, for brief season, was advised by
his physician to go to California in hope of
the change Of climate benefiiting his health.
Acting Gu this advice he went to Los
Angeles and Santa Barbara, CAL, stopping
at each place short time, His long jour
ney, however, was fruitless. In letter
dated at Santa Barbara, May 10, 1885, to
the writer, he said: 81 hope the climate
here will help me. If it does not by Sep
TENDER, then shall return home to die
The thought Of death does not disturb me
particle. 1t is one Of the inevitable facts,
and give myself no concern about it. It.
is all right; let the termination be what it
may, | am fully assured of a future life,
and - higher, purer and better life than
this one" Our valued friend has gone to
enjey the realities of the purer and better
life, but he leaves many friends here who
sinceialy mourn his loss. Peace to his
ashes l-F5ncasHe Herald, Nop. 4th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10
Our Candidate.

In the defeat which the Democratic
party Of this Congressional district realizes
the delinquent members of that political
organization will have reflections 60 ponde,
that have no place in the thoughts of ou'
candidate Or those who sustained him in
the able and vigilant canvass which be
made. In every part of the district, except
his own county, in which he was content to
leave results with those he had served so
well when all were enthusiastic in rolling
mp great majorities for other leaders, his
voice was heard and every effort of his
mind and heart was wholly devoted to the
responsibility placed by the party upon
him. He discharged his entire duty, and
if for him less than themselves the delin
quents had chosen to participate in the
contest, they would have been spared
future regrets that wi Il never come to an
noy the champion of their professed princi-
pies,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

NEWSPAPERS AND PROSPERITY The
Richmond Wing in an article on "News-
papers as an Index of City's Progress, -
uses this language.
"When we glance over the columns of a
newspaper from a city we have never seen,
and see its advertising columns filled with
fresh and attractive advertisements of fur
naces, founderies, machine shops, manu-
featuring establishments, wholesale and re-
tail stores, hotels, ETC., we Immediately
say to ourselves, if we do not speak it aloud
"That must be a very lively town, and
business must be in very fourishing con-
ditiou there. Moreover, its inhabitants
must be an enterptising, progressive, GO
ahead people. That ia no doubt good
place to live And if we happen to be
thinking about changing our location our
minds are at once directed to that city as a
desirable place to locate. Indications of
thrift and prosperity make a favorable i'm
preston upon every one, and on settling
down to business every hrifty enterprising
man is attracted to commu unity where those
characteristics pre6omlnate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10
MEETING OF TRUSTEES OF THE PEA
BODY EDUCATION FUND.

We are indebted to Hon. A. Fl. Fl.
STUART, member of the Board. for
copy of the proceedings of the Trustees of
the Peabody Education Fund at their 25th
meeting in the fifth Avenue Hotel in N. Y.
City on the 9th October, 1886, with the an
uual report of the acting General Agent,
DR.. Samuel A. Green.
In consequence of ill-health at the time
of the meeting, Mr.. Stuart was unable to
attend.
The President of the Board, Hon. Robt
G. Winthrop of Mass, upon the subject OF
National aid to education, refers in most
approving and complimentary terms to the
admirable report of Mr.. Stuart on that sub
iect made as early as the 10Th of February,
1880, in favor of making provision for the
education of the great masses of colored
children growing up in the conditions of
hopeless ignorance in the Southern States.
The Board unanimously adopted the fol-
lowing -
"That, in view of the disastrous situa-
ton in Charleston, s, c., caused by the
calamity of the recent earthquake, the
Executive Committee be directed to con-
slider The best mode and application of an
increased appropriation, at its direction, in
aid of schools in that city during the
the present year."
The principal sum (s2, 900, 000) given
by Mr.. Peabody for the Southern schools
has not been, and will not be deminished,
and yet sum considerably more than a
million and half of dollars has already
been appropriated to the aid of schools in
the South with the most satisfactory and
successful results. The amount Of appro-
priation from the Peabody Fund for the
three Institutes held in this State last Sum-
mer was 81 300, of which $1,575 was ex-
pended, leaving a balance of 1926.
To Virginia is allotted IA scholarships in
the Normal College at Nashville, Tennessee.
Each of these scholarships represents 5000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

Those who lump to the conclusion that

Those who jump TO the conclusion that
reform received black eye Tuesday should
recall Tbs circumstances of Mr.. Cleveland
election, sBd consider whether without the
reform pledges then made by the party
tbeFs would now be any democratic admin
lei ration as al 10 condemn! The adoption
NJ tilat principle aad the nomination of
candidate whose official life gave force and
vitality ~ the psfty professions, was the
t}ils geessisR SlisH the democratic party
jsspp9igtsd the confident expectations OF
its egssiss apeh what General Grant had
declared 20 Bs lis certainty TO blunder. 1t
dld moi bihadsf Thea, but IL would be
fstai biBpdef bsw If The party were to turn
back 10 HE fash tabs If the old..spoils sys-
tsai, aud falsely all tho promises OF its
platforms aud it's leaders. IL would incur
defeat; aud what Is worse, it would deserve
defeat.
We confidently believe that tbs forthcom-
ing reports If the various departments OF
tho government will disclose purer and
more business-like administration of affairs
At Washington than has besn known for
fifty years past. And this, too, after only
nineteen mouths control Of the rens of
government. The country has prospered,
and there has been no destruction of indus
trial interests no arrangement of trade re-
lations, and no impairment of the public
credit, as the republican party had predict
ed. 1t has not been a sectional admins
tration, but has proved brave enough to
disregard the rebelbrigadIer jeer, and to
do justice to the south as component part
of the whole country. In sill its depart
ments the Utmost economy has been exer
cised without detriment to the public SER
vice. Az theke things, and many more
may be set down to its account against the
miserable cry of the place-seeker and the
political hummer, who would have good,
honest and efficient office holders removed
ON the miserable plea that to the victors
belong the spols! The people, of course,
are the real victors, but these pot-house
politicians by a jugglery of words try to
make it appear that they are the people.
Business principles in the business affairs
of the government is the essence of the re-
form to which Mr.. Cleveland's administra-
ton is unreservedly committed, and there
will be no deviation from it, we predict
Inder-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10
A FLAMING MOUNTAIN RISING FROM

A FLAMING MOUNTAIN RISING FROM A
LAKE TO THE HEIGHT OF 300 FEET.-Saqa
francisco, Nov. IA letter published in
this evenipg's Bulletin, under date OF Apia,
Oct 10, says that authentic news has reach
ed Samoa to the effect that on the morning
Of Sept. 10 over 100 heavy shocks of earth
quake occurred on the Island of Ninafou,
one of the Tonga group, and that from the
lake, which is 2 900 feet deep, mountain
has arisen to the height Of 800 feet above its
surface; also that this mountain has burst
out in flames and thrown out hot stones and
sand is such quantities as to destroy two
thirds of cocoanut trees on the island In
Samoa light shocks of earthquake occur so
frequently now that thew no longer cause
any alarm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

keeping the affairs of the Common
wealth in safe hands, there can be neither
excuse nor reason for division, apathy, OF
indifference, and with reasonable pre-
cautions and manly energy we can save the
State from second imposition of the yoke
of Malone. But we must not dwell in a
FOOLS Paradise, or think that political and
social safety can be maintained without that
''eternal vigilance (and eternal work.
which together make up the ''price Of
liberty" And now as practical measure
we advise early conferences among our
friends in every town and county through
out the State, with the view to a re establish
ment of our lines, and the reorganization
of our forces.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

ABOUT CLUvERTUs. -The clerk of the
Hastings Court has delivered to City Ser
geant Smith the order of the court direct
ing him TO hang Thomas J. Cluverius on
the 10Th of December, and Sergeant Smith
has receipted for the same
The Guy Sergeant has not yet made any
preparation for the execution of the con-
demned man, and will not do so until he
ascerta ns what the Governor will do with
the petition to be presented in behalf of
Clnverus. If this petition is not presented
to the Governor until the very last moment
the City Sergeant will have to make ar
rangements far carrying out the order of
the court beforehand, as it will take few
days to get the scaffold in readiness.
The scsff)ld will be erected at the lower
end of the corridor of the white depart
ment, and the prisoner will, short while
previous to his execution, be removed from
the room he is now in, and be given an en-
tire change of clothing. This will be done
to prevent him, in casa he is so disposed,
from taking bis own life by poison or other
wise. Richmond State, N0u 4tb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10
HEpEsy IN NEw ENcJAND Or Woo

HEREsY IN NEW ENGLAND-Dr. Wood.
row is not the only preacher who is in
trouble as to his theological views aud de-
parture from the standards. There are
now five Professors of the old Andover
Theological Seminary on trial for supposed
heresies. They are Egbert c. Smyth, Pro.
fessor of Church History and President of
the Faculty; William j. Tucker. Professor
of Sacred Rhetoric and Pastoral Theology
]. Wesley Churchill, Professor of Elocu.
ton; George Harris, Professor of System
attic Theology, and Edward Y. Hincks,
Professor of Biblical Theology. They are
considered the representative men of the
liberal or progressive school Of theology in
the Congregational Church of New Eng
land. The theology is Calvinistic and
these Professors have published a joint
work entitled progressive Orthodoxy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

The CAMPAIGN OF HENRY GEORGE
In speaking of the large vote received by
Henry George. the Labor candidate for
Mayo Of Il. Y. city, who, though defeated
BY Hewitt, the Democratic candidate, re-
ceived more votes than Roosevelt, the Re-
publican candidate, the Baltimore San
says
This New York demonstration of the
strength Of the labor vote will encourage
it elsewhere. No one can complain that
it has ente ed upon an independent political
career tri'.Fed by desire to have its wrongs
considered aud redressed. 1t is the legiti-
mate meth ID pointed cut by our institu-
lions, aud Dhether 1t shall succeed or not,
it will certainly command more respectful
attention from the public and the old par
ties than it has been the custom to accord
it heretofore. Not only are corporate ex.
actions and expressions aimed at in this
concerted action of labor, and above all.
corporate influence upon the legislation of
the country, but there are other grievances
lying at the root of this movement. They
have seen high tariff persisted in, osten-
sibly in their interest, when in point of fact
it was enriching the few at their expense.
Some revision of the tariff is imperatlvely
demanded, and it will eventually be made
by one or other of the two great parties of
the country. If the democratic party shall
be permitted to retain its hold on the feder-
al administration of the government, there
can be little doubt that it will eventually
develop its ability to accomplish ''the great
est good to the greatest NUMBER To that
party the great labor vote of the country
may confidently look for relief, for not on
ly is il the declared policy of the President,
but the general sense of the party demands
a lower tariff In this and other matters
the workingmen of the country must be
heard, and when they demonstrate their
power te act together and enforce their
claims by a political unity which imperils
the supremacy of either Or both the great
political organizations of the country. they
will be needed as a measure of safety if not
of choice. One good effect they have had
in New Xork was to compel the democrats
to nominate their best man, and SO long as
they keep the old parties on their good be-
haviorsand force them to make proper nom
nations under pain of being beaten if they
do not, they will achieve a reform which
will be hailed with satisfaction by all who
believe that public Office Is something more
than reward for political followers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10
Our County Committee.

Had victory crowned our canvass in the
district general qualification would have
taken the place of assignment CT this, that,
aud other causes of defeat. So far as the
result in Augusta county is concerned,
there should be the same feelings expressed
towards our committee and canvassers for
tRe services rendered, though a meaere
majority was obtained, as if triumph like
thaGpf former years had crowned their
labers. Judge Hudson and his associates
in directing the canvass did all that could
be done, and had their efforts been second.
ed by the Democrats who failed to vote.
victory aud not defeat would be the more
pleasing realization of the day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

AN EARTHQUAKE AT A FUNERAL.-A
most extraordinary incident took place
yesterday during burial service held in
the Lazaretto at the quarantine station.
While the Rev. Father Will on, of St. Mays
was reading the beautiful burial services of
the Roman Catholic Church. and just as
his lips had given utterance to the words,
"And the earth shall open and give up it,
dead" &C., tha mighty and dsep roll Of the
earthquake was heard approaching, the
house began to rock, and even the dead
captain in his coffin seemed to respond to
natures throe, as the coffin gently swayed
AZ though in response TO the mighty voice
The faces of the surrounding officers.
friends and crew portrayed, if possible,
more solemnity, as though each was look
ing for the last great summons to COME
Charleston NeaUS and Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

Conservative men throughout this conn.
try will rejoice at the defeat of Mr.. George
in New York, for while this gentleman is .
conscientious and an able man, and person.
ally citizen above reproacb, his peculiar
theories for betteripg the condition of the
mass of the people would, if executed. lead
eventually to kind of social and industrial
chaos While he failed to show as much
strength as his followers had claimed, he
made better exhibit than Mr.. Roosevelt;
and the faa;t that he beat the latter will ga
to help the Democracy in New York CITY
in the next election in which it is pitted
against s cialism. for through fear Of the
asceo dency of this ism," the conservative
business men of the Republican party will
vote with the Democrats, particularly if the
be man of Hew1tt's calibre.-
Nor folk landmarks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

President Cleveland has been to Rich
mond to attend fair, has shaken hands
with great many people Of Virginia, and
had chat with the daughter of J IF DAVIS,
and the country continues to- survive
There are people that will try to believe
shat the action of the President in this case
is going to ruin everything, but bless you,
that little girl of Mr.. Davis, born the lasi
year of the war, is as innocent of doing any
harm as any girl in the land. If she should
come to Milwaukee the bent families in the
city would be proud to entertain her, and
they would ask how her pa was, Just as
though nothing had happened. The war
is over with a big 20. - Peck's (Milwaukee)
SIM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

KING OF GROUND Hoes Last Wednes-
day Mr.. Peter Hill of Pocahontas county,
brought to this office the skull of ground
hog captured last August on Rush Run in
the south western part of Pocahontas, bya
young man named Charles Morrison Jr.,
which was monster of its kind. From
each jaw project couple of curved tusks
four or five inches long, and the skull is
nearly FIVE inches long The animal weigh
ed over Is pounds, and must have attained
patriarchal age. This interesting relic is
worthy of place in some museum
Ronceverte w. Va,) Meas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10
"COnsumptiOnc can he CureA -,

Dr. j. s. COMBS. OwensvilIe. Ohio says: 81
have given ScOaa's Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil with Hypophosphites to four patients with
better results than seemed possible with any
remedy. All were hereditary cases of Lung
disease. and advanced to that stage when
Coughs pain in the Chest, frequent breathing,
frequent pulse. fever, and Emaciation. All
these cases have increased in weight from l6
to % lbs. and are not now needing any medi-
cine. I prescribe no other Emulsion of Cod
Liver Oil with scott's Hypophosphites, Lime,
and Soda. but scott's, believing 1t to be the
best"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

Let the labor unions es New York learn
a useful lesson. The WoNinemen cannot
get reasonable recognitk" from the Re-
publican party, but they GU always get a
hearing flom the Democratic party. Third
parties are in the end failures. The Demo
cratic party b ing party of the people,
wage workers will always have the sympa-
by of Demos ats, and labor viii secure
.ust legislation SO long as the Democracy is
in poWer.-RicA. State,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

The LYNcHBURG VIRaINIAN's EXPLANA
TIoN.-I'he Lynchburg VTginian says "the
result in Virginia has been superinduced
by confederation of unanticipated and
fortuitous circumstances. If any man is
not satisfied with this explanation, let him
try and find BETTER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

FINE CATTLE. oliver Beirne, Esq, re-
Gently shipped from Monroe county W. Va !,
one hundred and fifty head of fat cattle
which averaged sixteen hundred and forty.
five lbs, in weight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

Gen. Apathy had the command of the
and they were defeated as they always will
be when they put Gen. Apathy in COM
mand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-10

LIVED EIGHT MONTHS WITH A BROKEN
NECK.-Mr. George W. Davis, the Norfolk
machinst who died on Sunday last in Bal
timore from paralysis, superinduced by an
Injury of the spinal column, was buried
yesterday. The doctors deemed Davis's
case an extraordinary one from the fact
that he lived eight months with neck
broken, and they decided upon post
mortem, VI hich was made. The examina-
ton revealed fracture ofthe third cervicle
vertebra. Mr.. Davis's injury was caused
by fall of about ten feet during last
March, which incapacjted him from work
but short time, although he was continu-
ally in pain. He went to Baltimore six
weeks ago, and paralysis gradually get in,
the pain meanwhile increasing in intensity
up to the time Of his death.