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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

A COMPARISON THAT THE SOUTH IN
vITEs.-The Chattanooga Times, which is
a strong republican journal, has given it
self some trouble to fluid out something
authoritative in reference to the relative
pay of colored workmen in the southern
iron works and in Pennsylvania and it
shows that the former are the best paid of
the two, and the Times therefore comes for
ward and corrects the statements to the
contrary that Mr.. J. G. Blaine has been
making in his speeches up north recently,
in reference to the poorly paid workingmen
of the negro race in the south.
AS NJ after eff fact there is no sort of
comparison between the condition of the
working classes of the two sections. We
make bold to say there are no wage-work-
ers on the globe that are as comfortable and
happy as the cOlored race of the south. An
examination of the poor-houses ofthe sonth
shows that the small number of colored
people who require support in this way is
marvellous when compared with the inmates
of similar institutions in other parts of the
civilized world.
It is true that this fortunate state of af-
fairs is due in part to the fact that old mas
tiers and employers in the southern States
very frequently take good care of their
former slaves, or their faithful employers.
And there are, of course, otherreasons, but
the fact remains.
1t is rare thing in the south to see what
are termed street or road beggars, particu-
larly of tho negro race and the thing is un-
known, almost, except in the larger cities,
where it exists in only small degree.
In making comparison of this kind, the
relative c. st of living in different sections
and couutieS it must be remembered, form
a most Important factor in drawing COZ
clusion. Bearing this fact in mind, the
south invites the most scrutinizing investi-
cation into this question, assured that an
examination will reflect the highest credit
upon the liberality of her people toward
their fo- mar slaves.-Lynchburg AdUance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

WAR IN EAST AFR1cA.-Lisbon, Oct.
29.-East African advices say that the King
of Inhambaue twice repulsed the King Of
Muzilla, at the head of so 600 men, and in
a third attack the latter was defeated by
assisted by European military and naval
officers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

Bartholdi's goddess of liberty does not
cramp her waist with steel-ribbed corsets,
throw herself out of shape with a hustle.
bang her hair, nor wear shoes three sizes
smaller than she should. There is moral
to be drawn from these facts. What Sigh
er authority on style can eur American
girls wants than the goddess of liberty p
We admit at once, to save argument, that
we are prejudiced in favor of the style the
goddess sets-LoUeU (Mdss.) Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

BAPTISM OF Gov. LEES YOUNGEST
CHILD.-Governor Lees little daughter
Virginia wos baptized Monday morning at
10 o'clock at the Executive Mansion by
Rev. DR.. Minnigerode, in the presence OF
few friends of the family. The child was
named after the State. Mrs. Lee and Miss
Winnie Davis stood as sponsors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

Bumgardner's majority in Waynesboro'
rs; in Fishersvillc 4; in Craigsville II.
Yost's majority at Sandy Hollow AZ; at
Peaco's Mill Is; at Bolivar SO.
REPORTS FROM OTHER PLACES.
Hon. Geo. D. Wise carried Richmond by
1888 majority. The contest was between
Wise and Judge Waddill Mullen. the
Knights of Labor candidate, having with
drawn few days before the election.
1t is reported that O'Ferrall carried
Albemarle by a majority of $50.
1t is reported that Yost carried Rock
bridge by majority of 900.
Roller carries Rockingham, it is esti-
mated, by a majority of only about 100. 1t
was supposed that he would carry that
county by much larger majority.
Reported majority for Roller in Win.
chester no.
Hewitt, the Democratic candidate, is
elected Mayor of New York by large plu'
rality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
MORE EARTHQUAKE

MORE EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS Charles
ton, S. c., Oct. 31.-There was a slight
earthquake shock here at 2 30 p. NJ. to-
day, making twenty-eight shocks in this
city during October.
There were two slight shocks at Somer-
vile to-day at 2-2l P. NJ. and 446 P. M.
COLUMBIA, s. G, Oct. 31.-Another
earthquake shock was felt here at 222 this
afternoon.
AUGUSTA, GA, Oct 31.-A slight earth
quake shock was felt here at 2.2O p. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

Auditor Marye has given notice to the
Messrs. Baughman Bros. 'that on the 95th
day of November, the Attorney General
will move in the Circuit Court of the city of
Richmond for Judgment against them for
$52044 the amount to which the Common
wealth is damaged by their failure to per-
form the contract which they made with
the Commonwealth of Virginia, to do a
specified part of the public printing for a
period of one year, ending on the first day
of May, 1886; also, for interest and costs.
Messrs. Baugham Bros. were prevented
from fulfilling their contract by the knights
of labor BOYCOTT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
James G. Blaine is the greatest politics

James G. Blaine is the greatest political
fraud known in American history. He
exudes in the presence of an existing gene
ration his own leprous distilment. He has
gotten rich and has show of standing
amongst the enemies of the South by per-
sistent and continuous shower of abuse on
her people, her institutions and her prin-
ciples, continued now for over quarter of
a eentury.-Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
THE REyo1uT1oN1sT VA1LARpE KILLED

-Nogales, A. r., Oct, 31.-In retaliation
for the killing Of his cousin, Perfecto
Torres. Gov. Torres, of Sonora, Mexico,
last Tuesday attacked the revolutionists
under Senior Vallarde in Montezuma, and
fight followed, in which Vallarde and
fifteen others we're killed and number
wounded.
Gov. Torres himself drew a pistol and
shot Yallardc in his tracks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

October, with her glorious Indian summer
weather is about to take her departure.
Clothed in gauzy fabric of matchless beauty
and with regal colours, flashing like a
princess in Oriental spleudour. she will
sweep through the gates of sunset, and
with parting smile from the crssszvof the
western hills, will HE her w3to that
dreamy, delightful, country WHEEL it is al
ways afternoon. -Goodson Gazetss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
FOUND DEAD.-Jim Gibson, a we

FOUND DEAD-Jim Gibson, we'll
known colored man living on the farm of
Mr.. J. G.. Cress was found dead in bed last
Wednesday. He had been in town the
day previous and went home late that
night, ate hearty supper and retired.
There was no one in the house except his
son, his wife living in this place. Next
morning this son prepared breakfast and
then went to his bed to arouse him and found
him dead. The circumstances which sur
round the case excited apprehensions that
he met his death from other than natural
causes, and Justice Cpdike ordered an in
quest. DR.. CIR. Burks. who made the
post-mortem examination, testified that all
the vital organs were in healthy and nor
NAL condition. The stomach was retained
and will probably be sent to Richmond to
the State chemists for analysis. --Rockbridge
Meas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

A GENEROUS DoNATIoN.-The New Or
leans Times Democrat announces that
Tulane University of that city has received
a donation of 800, 900 to establish college
for the higher education of white young
women. The donor is lady who former
ly resided in New Orleans, but now makes
her home in New York, and whose name is
withheld at her request. A request is made
by the donor that the college shall be relig
ious but not sectarian in its tendency, and
that chapel shall be attached to it for daily
Christian worship and that the education
given shall look to the practical side of life
as well as to literary excellence. Beyond
this there are no conditions, but the utmost
confidence is reposed in the discretion of the
board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

The large deficit in the Hungarian bud
get is attributed partly to the depression in
agriculture, due to the competition of Amer
lean wheat and flour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

PETITIONS FOR Editions,
praying the Governor to commute the
punishment of Cluverius, condemned to be
hanged for the murder of Fannie Lillian
Madison, to imprisonment, are now being
circulated for signatures, and Cluverius is
receiving number of letters expressive of
sympathy and the hope that he will yet
prove his innocence. He seems to be in
good spirits, but there is but little, if any,
hope that the prayer of the petitions will
be granted. Nothing has, as yet, trans
pired which tends to disprove the business
of the verdict of the jury which gave him a
patient trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

Attorney General Garland has given an
opinion that called three-fer-cent. bonds
cannot be used as basis of circulation by
national banks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

RUSSIA POSITIVE DEFIANT
The Vienna Political Correspondence says
the regency of Bulgaria have sent COM
munication to Gen. Kaulbars, informing
him of their refusal to raise the state of
siege at Sofia and Varna, as he advised.
The London Standard says that the Gear
recently addressed confidential note to
Prince Waldemar, asking him to become a
candidate for the Bulgarian throne if the
powers assented.
War preparations are being pushed in
southern Russia. Troops and war ships
are concentrating at Sebastopol.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
Destructive Fire in Page.
GREAT PART OF THE VILLAGE OF MILNEs
BURNED.

Before day on last Saturday morning a
destructive fire occurred at Mines, Page
county, caused by the explosion of a kero-
sene-lamp about o'clock in the saloon of
John W. Butler which set fire to the saloon,
and the whole building was soon enveloped
in flames. There being no organized fire
department in the place, the citizens turned
out and did what they could to subdue the
flames, but were unable To stay the prog
ress of the fire until number of houses
on Front street (the principal street of the
town. had been destroyed. The buildings
were all frame structures, built closely to-
gether, and of pine, and Consequently
burned fiercely and rapidly. From the
saloon the fire quickly spread to McMullan's
saloon and dwelling house, which was to-
tally destroyed. Kufman's Hotel was the
next house to take fire, and was very soon
reduced to ashes. The fire continued to
spread until Austin & VOLTS drugstore,
the Huddleston building, occupied as
saloon, barber-shop, &c., the store-house
of A. J. Welfley, and other smaller build
ings had been consumed. The stock of
goods in Welfey's store was saved, but in
damaged condition. The fire ragged for
about two hours before it was gotten under
control. The total loss is believed to be
from ten to twelve thousand dollars, parti-
ally covered by insurance. Among the in
dividual losses are the following: On the
MCMILLAN building, $2,OOO-no insurance;
Mr.. R. 7. Kuffman's loss, $3,0OO-insur-
ance, 81, 900; DR.. S. A. Austin loss, 81 200
partially insured; Mr.. Huddleston's loss,
2,000-partially insured; John W. Buffers
total loss is not known-insured for $780,
A. ]. Welfley's loss is not exactly known,
but will reach at least $4,000.
Since the construction of the, Shenandoah
Valley railroad and the large gem furnace
Mines has grown very rapidly from little
village into the proportions of town, and,
as is generally the case, the new buildings
were hastily built of wooden material and
were not of very expensive description.
Otherwise, the loss must have been much
greater. Even as it is, the loss will bear
heavily upon some who have lost their all
in the disaster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

The object of this suit is to attach any estate
effects found in the City of Stauntou, Va,
belonging to the Defendant, Cora j. Rockwell,
and especially to attach in the hands of the
Defendant. The Valley Mutual Life Association
become duet to the Defen dant, Cora Rockwell,
as may be necessary to satisfy 30 the Plaintiff
thes of Sl44.65. With interest on 500 60 from
January 18th. 1886, and on Si4.05. the resi-
due thereof, from March 3rd 1886 and the costs
of this suit.
And it appearing by affidavit filed, that the
Defendants. Cora j. Rockwell II and Alexander
T. Powell, Trustee, are non residents of the
State of Virginia. IL is ordered that they do ap-
pear here within one month after due putlica-
ton of this notice, and do what is necessary
to protect their interests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
Looking over the Field.

In looking over the field, says the Balti-
more San, and weighing the causes of dis
content, or rather those alleged against the
President and his policy, it is really diff
cult for an honest voter who wants to think
and act fairly and justly to find fault that
can stand the test ofinvestigation. Every
where, and in all departments, since the &C
cession of the now dominant party to pow
or, there has been marked improvement
in the public service. Partisans, who see
nothing good in an adversary, and political
spoilsmen, who look upon government as
mere lottery, from which those in possess
sion are entitled to draw the prizes, are, of
course, not satisfied with the honest,
straightforward course of President Cleve-
land, who, although sometimes imposed up
on, has had the manliness to remember the
platform upon which be stood in the can
vass and his pledges before his election. 1t
was the fashion to regard all such express
sions as mere catchwords to win votes
words of promise spoken to the ears of vo-
tiers and afterwards broken to their hopes.
This is manifestly the sense in which Sena-
tor Sherman and Mr.. Blaine regard such
ante-election contracts, for in their speeches
recently delivered in Pennsylvania they
have completely forgotten and ignored the
republican platform upon which both
sought the nomination in 1884, and upon
which Mr.. Blaine made his canvass Mr..
Cleveland's memory is better, and he has
recently given touch of it's quality in the
removal of two United States districts at
torneys, which ought TO satisfy the most
skeptical and exacting that his ciyil-service
reform pledges were taken in good faith,
and will be carried out to the letter. All
this, we say, may not commend the present
Executive to the good opinion of partisans
of any political persuasion, but it ought to
make him overwhelmingly strong with the
masses of the people, who have no axes to
grind, and who desire only an honest, eco
nomical and business like administration. In
its financial management the administra-
ton has also given earnest of its capacity to
manage this most important Department.
Receipts have gone up and expenditures
have been reduced, and thus another and
stronger argument is added in favor of re-
vising aud modifying the tariff. In addi-
ton to all else, and more important than
even questions of finance and civilservice
reform, there is prevailing healthy politi-
cal and business tone, which is the imme-
date result of honest and economical and
business-like methods at the federal head
of the government. More especially is this
observable in the South, where the march
of improvement has been most marked,
simply because it had before been the victim
of policy of repression, from which it has
now emerged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

Conductor Searle, of the passenger train
wrecked at Rio, Wis, thinks there were 90
or more persons in the burned coach
Among the passengers in the car who per-
ished we're Mrs. G. Scherer, Mrs. R. Johns.
Sisters Alphonse and Dionesia, of the
Franciscan Convent at Winona. and Alber-
tine Schmidt, a candidate for orders, l..
Brinker, Emil Woltensderf, unknown wo-
man and child from Chicago, an unknown
man bound for Mansion, Wis, four other
unknown men, Walter Scott, J. T. Lincoln,
Mrs. G. M. Mohr and Mrs. Lowry. The
body of one of the Sisters of Charity was
in kneeling posture, with hands clasped,
as if in prayer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

Two YOUNG WOMEN AS HIGHwAYMEN.
Rome, N. r., November 1.-The sensation
of the hour in this neighborhood is the al
legged attempt at highway robbery by two
lively young women. Hugh Dorrety and
Luther Jones aver that on a dark night,
month ago, as they were driving along
lonely road between here and Bonneville,
they were halted by two persons who pre-
sented revovers and demanded their money
and valuables. They protested that they
had nothing with them, and Dorrety
lighted match, by the aid of which he
recognised Mrs. Susan Scoville, a young
widow, and Miss Dunn, dashing girl of
twenty. They were partly dressed in mems
clothing. The travellers were allowed to
pass only on promise to keep silent about
the affair. The women have just been ar
rested ON complaint of Dorrety.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

PocAHoNTAs, TAzEwELL Co., VA, IN
AsHEs.-The Pocahontas Headlight Of last
Tim rc1av eavs.

PocAHoNTAs, TAzEwELL Co., VA, IN
AsHEs.-The Pocahontas Headlight Of last
Thursday says
eat three o'clock Wednesday morning
fire broke out in Miller's Hotel on st. Clair
Street, and in an hour whole block con-
sisting of the following property, with
rough valuation, was destroyed. Miller, 49,
600; Davis $4,000; Douthat 80, 500; Gala
way s., 200; Blair 2, 1000; Mrs. Maxey 3d.
900. Personol Property losses, Greenburg
q Morris, damage and loss on stock of
clothing; Meyer Kwas, damage to goods;
D. o. Baldwin. Household property; l.
Katzen, loss on jewelry, in Douthat house;
& Son, Bakers; Hoffman & Co., stock of
goods, in Maxey house; Mrs. Stevenson,
Millinery, in Galloway house; A. l.. Hill,
stoves, tinware and household goods. The
following families lost nearly everything
they had. John T. Walthall and five in
family; Rice Irwin, wife and child; Biddle
Bailey, wife and nine children; George Ia
Der, wife and three children, and Charles
Massey, wife and three children, and Mrs.
J. FL. Caldwell and six daughters.
THE sADDEsT PART
of it all is that we have, at this writing,
I'll clock) 10 chronicle one death-that OF
Geo. Baber, an estinable young mercha Mt
of the town, who recently came here from
Lynchburg, and who has made many
friends in the community. The cruel
flames
SMOTRERED HIM
in his bed and his remains were gathered
up while the ruins Of the building (Miller's
HoteD we're til smouldering. His brother
Charles, either from inhaling the flames, or
from injuries received in jumping from the
hotel, now lies in critical condition at
Nor6hcott's on the hill
In the midst of the gloom and confusion
that surrounds US, depressed in spirit and
exhausted in body and mind, we can only
give the outlines Of the terrible calamity
that has befallen US. Our readers may look
for the particulars, which we now omit, in
our next ISSUE"
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NEW ADVERTISER
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
A UGUsTA COUNTY CT

A UGUSTA COUNTY cot
IA OFFICE. TO w.t.
ESTRAY HEIFER-Taken
Fauver on his land on Mid
Churchville, about the 10th
1856. of the following descri9
white, and speckled color, bra1
with letter wv" crop off left eI
be 2 years old, and appraised q
f. Smith, j. l.. Smith. and Ge{
freeholders, before d. Newton
An Extract Teste-
ncv33t WILLIAM A. BUi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

II AND SALE BY virtue of a
II Circuit Court OF Augusta &C
suit of Gardner, &C., VS.. Crau1i, re,
May term. 1885. 1 will, as Conn "a
at public auction, in front of thd
in StauntOn, on
on Monday. the 18th day eyoj ~
certain tract of land in a.
Augusta county, contain, ITO
or less. adjoining the laI
Brannaman. and formerly ow,
X. Lofiand, and now owned b
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fourtl
residue in three equal payma
Is months respectIvely-the
ting bonds with approved
for the deferred payments,
from the day of sale, and the
ultimate security. @. M. c
I, J. N. Ryan, Clerk of the
Augusta county, do certify tha
quired by the aforesaid decree
Given under my hand this LIST d
Der. 1885, n Bys
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

The object of this suit is to attach any estate
or effects found in the City of Staunton, Va,
belonging to the Defendant. Cora j. r ckwell,
and especially to attach in the hands of the
Defendant, The Valley Mutual Life Associa-
ton of Virginia, such funds belonging to- due,
or to become due, 10 the Defendant, Cora j.
Rockwell as may be necessary to satisfy to
the Plaintiffs the sum of Sll6.S9 with interest
thereon from December 1st 1885, till paid, and
the cost of suit.
And it appearing by affidavit lied that the
Defendants, Cora j. Rockwell and Alexander
T. Powell. Trustee, are non-residents of the
State of Virginia, 1t is ordered that they do
appear here within one month after due publi-
cation of this notice, and do what is necessary
to protect their interests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03
GAZE OF VALUABLE EAU ESTATE
- IN AUGUSTA COZ MY

By virtue of decree of the circuit court OF
Augusta county, entered in the cause of VIM.
A. Browns Admir- VS.. Patteson and ais, will
proceed to sell, at public auction, to the high
est bidder, in front of the Courthouse, in the
City of Staunton. on
Monday, the End day of November, 1886,
(the same. being Court day. a valuable tract OF
land in Augusta county, lying on the Little
Sulphur Springs. and containing 1921 acres,
more or less. This land is well-watered, and
part of 1t in fine timber, and adioins the
house and land formerly occupied by VIM. A.
Brown as a residence
TERMs.-Cash in hand to pay the costs of
suit and sale. and for the balance the purcha-
ser will be required to give bonds in equal
amounts, payable !, 2 and years from date of
sale. bearing interest from date, and waving
the Homestead, and the title to be retained as
ultimate security. II. ST. GEO. TUCKER,
Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

IL. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the be "a re-
quired by decree in this cause has bee ne aly
executed by the Commissioner ACCORD sg to
law. j, N. RYAN, ok.
nova IDS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-11-03

XYIRJINlA.-In the Clerks Office of the
v Court of Hastings for the City of Staur
ton, October 9th, 1856 =
Brooks Jenkins IL HutchisOn Plainf2H