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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

Mr.. Cockrill, of Missouri, in speech he
made in the United States Senate, last week,
said: "The people of the United States
would live to bend their knees in everlast-
ing thankfulness to Almighty God that
Grover Cleveland had become President of
the United States''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

A LITTLE BIT OF ToT.-Mrs. NJ. Debo,
of SIG Saginaw street, is the mother of a
miniature baby that has attracted much
attention from the neighborhood in which
the lady resides. The baby is now two
weeks old, and weighs only one pound and
half. 1t perfectly formed and is just as
cute as it can be. 1t is healthy, and there
is every prospect of it living.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

Birmingham, Ala, .pig-iron has at last
invaded Pittsburg, and is underselling the
product of Pennsylvania in that citadel OF
protection. Now for Chattanooga steel in
the same market-it is only a question of
time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

MURDERED His WIFE.-W ilkesbarre,
Pa, july AT Nanticoke to day Edward
Boyliss murdered his wife for being crimi
nally intimate with John P. Puckey, one of
the leading business men of the town and
pillar of the Methodist Church. Only two
Sundays ago Puckey led prayer-meeting
at the church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

John James Audubon, the famous author
of "The Birds of America, twas born in
Louisiana in 1880 of French parents. In
the publication of his book, which cost
81, 900 per copy, he had the countenance
and support of such men as Walter Scott,
Francis Jeffrey, Alexander Wilson, Christie.
pher North, Herschel, Cuvier, and Hum
holdt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

1t is reported that Malone prefers VIM
E. Craig to Jacob Yost as the Republican
candidate for Congress from this District.
Malone is consistent in his opposition to
"old-issue" Republicans. He prefers those
who became Republicans under his regime
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

A SAD CAsE.-Mrs. Isaac Meyers became
a raving maniac some ten days ago,
brought about, as we understand, by i'll
health. She will be admitted to the Asy-
lum at Staunton, from which place two
matrons will be sent to accompany her,
This is sad affliction to Mr.. Meyers. as he
has large family, and is Woodworking
and deserving citizen.-Page Neaos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

A maniac entered the Width House on
Sunday, and dropping on his knees, prayed
fervently that strength might be given him
to kill the president.
1t is not probable that his prayer will be
answered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
A W,sn s11cnrsr1oN TO Ri

A WISE SUGGESTION TO RIDDLEBERGER.
Senator Riddleberger is trying to gain
some cheap notoriety by bill reducing the
salaries of congressman, senators and e1-
ecutive officers. If Senator Riddleberger
should refuse to draw his own salary, on
the ground that he does not earn it, there
would be few to dispute the correctness of
of his conclusion. philadelphia Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

TIL miners of New River, resumed work
at the old price last Monday. The men
have lost two months, time and accomplish
ed nothing. Their action was hasty and ill
considered, but it was not SO much their
fault. as the fault of those that were sent
among them. 1t is lesson for all concern
ed and will teach them that calm and dig
nified arguments on the labor question will
bring better results than hasty and untime-
ly action. Journal, Coal Valley, ".
Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

GRIND ARMY CAMP AT GETTYSBURG
Gettysburg, Pa, July 4.-Seldom in its
history has Gettysburg seen larger crowd
Of visitors than to-day, twelve thousand
being low estimate in town, and the G.
A r. camp there was thrOng all day
Nearly one hundred crowded passenger cars
brought excursionists from Philadelphia,
Reading, Lebanon, York, Columbia and
intermediate points. This morning Chap
lain ]. w. Sayres delivered an able sermon
at the rostrum in the National Cemetery,
in the presence of three or four thousand
veterans and visitors, his text being 1.-THE
Lord of Hosts is with u.s." The National
Band of Frankfort accompanied the sing
ing. The feature of the afternoon was dress
parade, which was large turnout, witness
ed by many thousands of spectators. Fiji
teen hundred comrades have reported in
camp thus far. and it is the most success
full in the department history. The dress
parade was reviewed by Gems. Sickles,
Graham and Crawford, and by the officers
of Warmers Battery, U. S. Artillery. The
battery leaves for Washington to morrow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
VzRGHNIA-I IN vAcArIoN.-In the Clerks

VIRGINIA In VACATIoN-In the Clerks
July 9Th, 1886 -
Angus NJ. Wood. who sues for the use and
benefit of Mary Aun Branson,
VIM Gamble, Admir- of D. " Gilkeson
decd, Mary E. Gilkeson, widow of said ID. V.
GiIkeson, decd Mary j. Gilkeson, Emma l.
Gilkeson, Walter c. Guthrie and Sallie L., his
wife, late Sallie L. Gilkeson,
Subpoena in Ctdncery.
The object of this suit is to recover of the es-
tate of d. v. Gilkeson, decd, in the hand of
with interes. from May 90 1865 till paid due
by bond executed to Angus VI. Wood by said
u. V. Giikeson decd, on May 90 1868: and to
this end 10 subject any estate of which said d.
v. Gilkeson died seized, in the hands of isis
Admir- or heirs at law and especially all the
lands in Augusta county, now held bv said
Mary and Emma l.. Gilkeson aud Sallie l..
Guthrie, to the extent of the estate descended
to them from ID. w. Gilk eson. dec'd,-rarticu-
larry two certain tracts OF land in Augusta
county, near Christians Creek, containing
known as White Hill"-they bein2 the same
tracts laid off and assigned to the said widow
and heirs of 2. V. Gi!keson, dec'd, by Commits
sioners Of Court. rs viii fully appear by refer
ence to ID. b. so, page $50 and 81, Augusta Coun-
ty Court Clerks Office.
1t appearing by affidavit fled that Walter
Guthrie and Saiie L., his WIFE, Qate SaIlie l..
are non-residents of this State, it is
ordered that they do appear here within one
month after due publication of this notice, and
do what is necessary To protect their interest.
Teste:-
]. N. RYAN, Cl'k.
\ ray iuF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

A party of dozen bicyclists, members
of clubs in. the vicinity of New York, left
for Europe Saturday Oh the steamship City
of Berlin. They will be absent about two
months, and will make tour through Eng
land, Ireland and Scotland on bicycles
Liverpool, Cork, Belfast, Glasgow, Edin.
burgh and London will be among the cities
visited. A run to Paris will be made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

Hon. Chas. T. O'Ferrall was prevented
by sickness from delivering an address to
the students at the recent commencement
of the Va. Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege at Blacksburg. His physicians advised
him not to undertake the journey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

A QUEER FAMILY.--Mr. R. T. Kaufman,
Mines, Va, has queer family composed
of cat, two kittens, and two young gray
foxes. The mother cat see ms to recognize
no difference between the foxes and kit
tens 1t is very amusing to watch the
antics of the happy family.-PdJe Neacs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
EIiiOr ISneckdfOr.-

Editor Spectator
wish, through your excellent journal, to
call the attention of the proper authorities
tn the condition of the crossing between
the Hale House corner and the G. & o. pas
senger depot. A number CT the stones are
loose and broken, and the crossing is sim
ply disgrace to the city.
OpsEpuUD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

President Cleveland, unlike his predeces-
sor, MIR. Arthur, who vetoed it, has signed
the Fitz John Porter bill, SO that General
Porter has at last been restored to the roll
of the army with the rank he held when he
was cashiered, more than twenty years
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
NEW AsiyEwTIsEMEATs.

SSAEE OF VALUABLE s.OT.-As Admin
= istrator of DIR. J. Alex. Waddell, decd. |
will sell at public auction. in front Of the
Court House, in the City of Staunton, Va, on
SnurdaJ, July 3lst. 1886,
that VALUABLE LOT on the North side of
Frederick St.. fronting on said stree, IS feet,
and running back between parallel lines l6i
feet This is desirable building lot, and has
gOnd stables upon the rear part fit.
jy7-tds GEORGE NJ. HARRISON, Admir-,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

Enquirer tells of two remarkable babies.
One is sixteen months old, Elmer Heeter,
of Trenton, Ohio, who weighs 6S pounds,
Measures % inches around the chest, SO
around the waist, and 30 around the thigh.
The other baby hasn't been named, but it
belongs to Mrs. Steve Boyer, of East Hill,
Pa, and was born in the middle of June.
1t hasn't been measured, but it weighs 10
ounces.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

Two colored lawyers have just been ad-
mitted to practice in the Corporation Court
of Lynchburg, Va. They are natives OF
that city, and graduated at the law school
of Howard University, Washington city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

FELL UNDER A TRA1N-- Gettysburg,
July 4.-This morning, while attempting
to board m wing train at Opossum creek,
VIM. Hostetter, of Lebanon, missed his
footing, fell under the cars and had both
legs severed at the thighs, dying in few
minutes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

The Staunton "Spectator. Of this week
comes out in strong editorial in favor of
Capt. Bumgardner for Congress in this
district. 1t regards him as the strongest
man before the people of any of the aspi-
rants.-Amherst Neac Era.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

Governor Lee has appointed General Jas.
A. Walker, of Wytheville, a member of the
Board of Visitors of the University of Vir-
ginia, to fill the vacancy caused by the re-
signatien of Hon. A. A. Phlegar, of Chris
tiansburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

The Taxidermists of Wards Museum
New York, publish communication in
Forest and Stream expressing satisfaction
that the slaughter of birds to satisfy the de-
mands of fashion is to cease,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

The ancient city of Tarsus, where the
Apostle Paul was born, has a railroad built
by British capitalists. Paul would be con-
siderably astonished if he could drop in now
and see the improvements made since he
was last at home.-Richmond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

A LEPER PRIEsT.-The report received
by the Hawaiian consul in San Francisco on
the subject of leprosy in the islands has an
appendix from the Rev. ]. Damien, Catho-
lie priest at Kalawon, the island set apart
for the residence of lepers, who has himself
in the prosecution of his labors for the
moral and physical comfort of this isolated
population.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

The Appomattox river was higher Sun
day and Monday than it has been since 1854.
Great damage has been inflicted along the
river.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

On Thursday hurry Lee, nephew of
Gov. Lse, broke his arm by falling from a
Gait in Stafford county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

HOMMISsTONEESjs SALE OF DESIRA-
~ BILE RESIDENCE PROPERTY. BY vir-
tue of a decree of the circuit court of Augusta
C. unity, entered on the lst day of June, 1886 in
the chancery suit of Pilson'S Guardian VS.. Pill
sons Trustee ct ais. will sell. at public suc-
ton. In front of TIE Court house. in the city of
on
Saturday. The 3lst day Of July, 1885,
the HOUSE and LOT situate in the City of
Stauntoa. on the corner of Frederick and New
Streets. adjoining the First Presbyterian
Church property. opposite to the Augusta Fe-
male Seminary, and recently owned and occu-
pied by Mrs. L II. Prison, now decd. This
property Is one of the most desirable resi-
dences IN the city, being in first-class condi-
ton with modern improvements, and very
conveniently located as to business, churches.
and schools.
Terms OF SALE: Enough cash in hand to
pay costs of suit and sale. and the residue in
three equal annual payments, bearing interest
from the day of sale, for which the purchaser
VIII execute his bonds with approved personal
security. and the title will be retained as ulti
mate security.
J. NJ. QUARLES,
SAML +, PILSON,
Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

Hon, S. J, Tilden took ride on the Hud-
son on Wednesday on the yacht Wonder.
He said he was feeling very well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

], j. N. Ryan, CLERK of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county. do certify that j. M. Ouarles
and Sam'l F. Prison, Com missioners, have ex-
ecuted the bond required in the above-styled
cause according to law. Given under my hand
this 81 b day of July, 1896.
iV7-1t RYAN CLARK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

/, Joseph N Ryan. Clerk OF the Circnit Court
of Augusta county do hereby itify that
Meade F. White. Special Commissioner In the
cause of Harrell &c VS.. Odei's Admir- &C., has
executed hond ac ordin. To law in the penalty
prescribed by decree therein cute ed at No
vember term, 1884 Given under my hand this
first day of April, 1885.
jy7-4t ]. N. RYAN, Clk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
The Washington correspondent of tn

The Washington correspondent of the
Alex. G zrtte says
''Mr. J D. Penny baker, special inspec-
tor in the service of tho land office, has just
returned here from duty in the extreme
southwest. He saw Co. Tom Smith, for
merly Of Warrenton, but now U. S. Attor-
.ney for New Mexico, at Sante Fe, and says
the Colonel has already made hosts of
friends thare. Mr.. Pennybaker says his
position, to which be was appointed last
summer, is by no means an easy or lucrative
one.
A well Informed Pennsylvania republican
politician iiere to-day says the result of the
coming election in that State will be the
success Of the Democratic State ticket, not
withstandiag the fact that the State gave
Blaine eighty thousand majority. He says
that Chauncey Black will be the democratic
candidate for Governor, and that Wolfe, the
independent republican and prohibition can
didate, will carry off enough from Beaver,
the regular republican candidate, to elect
Black"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

PRESIDENT CLEvELAND-In speaking of
President Cleveland, the Lynchburg w
giniaa says:-
''He is an honest, upright, sterling, incor-.
ruptible. plain, unpretending man, with
will of his own. The people admire such
man and will sustain him against the outcry
of time-serving politicians. We repeat that
it must be obvious to AZ observer of the po-
litical drift that Mr.. Cleveland is daily and
steadily g lining in the favor and affection
of the American people. He is indeed, a
remarkable man. There was something so
sudden and seemingly untried in the selec-
tion of this new and almost unknown man
as the standard bearer of the Democratic
party, that many felt profound misgiving
at the apparently rash experiment. But
events have already more than justified the
sagacity of those who pressed his nomina-
ton I pom the party. He has doubly re-
deemed the public expectation. He is a
model President, and he is continually
growing il the popular regard and conf
dence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
Stoumto1t Spectator.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1885.
UNANIMITY FOR BUMGARDNER!


UNANIMOUS CHOICE WHERE BEST KNOWN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

NOMMTSSIDNER'S SALE OF REAE
~ ESi ATE.-By virtue of decree of the Cir
term, 1886, in the chancery cause of Harreij
VS.. Oders Admir-, sc. will offel for sale, In
'front.' of the Court ouse, in the City of St un-
tOu, on
Saturday, July 3lst, 1856,
at public auction, that valuable property at
Messy Creek, Augusta county, belonging to the
heirs-at-law Of " alIer Oder, decd. combining
two aud OTe->ixternth acres. with Black
smit his shop, >ho- makers shop, garden or
chard &c, thereon.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay crsis of suit
and expenses of sale. The residue in three
equal instalm ents, payable in six. twelve. and
eighteen moIths af:er and bearing interest
from July 9th, 1885,. to be evidenced by the
bonds of the purchas with approved person
Al security. Title 10 be retained ultimate
security; bonds to waive the homestead ex-
emption Said p,operty will he started at the
upset bid of John c. Good. of $40 90
ME DE #. WHITE.
Special Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MONEY TO LOA N.-Augusta
Nl Perpetual Building and Loan Company
1000 per month to loan on long time.
Call on N. ARGENBRIGHT, Cashier:
iv7-tf stanton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
NEW PUMPING ENGINE.

In the estimate for expenditures for the
current fiscal year, provision is made for the
purchase of an additional pumping engine, &C.,
at the water works, 81, 900 being set apart for
that purpose. In the estimate of receipts is in
cluded $40, 900 from the Carroll debt. Upon this
last mentioned resource is predicated the appro-
priation for the engine. 1t is not at all probable
that any such amount will be realized from the
Carroll obligation during the next ten months.
1t is not even accurately known that the DELI
cheney of the late treasurer will reach that sum.
The estimate may be a close one, but the exact
amount cannot be ascertained until the pend
ing investigation by the commissioner Is COM
plete. In any event, the city cannot expect to
realize largely from this source during the cur
rent fiscal year. Mr.. Carrolls property is now
advertised for sale, the terms, on the reality,
being small hand payment and the residue
in one, two, and three years. The proceeds of
the personal property will be almost entirely
absorbed in satisfying the prior demand of the
State. The city must look to the realty for
the satisfaction of her claim and patiently hide
her time MEANWHILE the necessity for an
additional engine is urgent. Any accident to
the one now in daily use, as it has
been for ten years, that could not be
readily repaired, would result in great incon-
venience from secretly of water and, in case of
q fire, might prove disastrous. We cannot
afford to rest our safety upon an uncertain
1 therefore recommend that as
early as practicable provision be made for the
purchase of an additional engine, and that 1t
be placed in position as speedily as may be.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
IA in excellent condition, No city can boast o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07
STATION HOUSE.

pressing public need is station house. 1t
not unfrequently occurs that parties are held
in custody for trial. 1t is neither just nor
humane to condemn such offenders to associa-
ton and intimate fellowship with hardened
criminals, to say nothing of the danger
from disease and various forms of loath-
someness incident to such contact. The
limited number of cells. and crowded
condition of the county jail, compel not
only an indisoriminate lodging of all classes of
prisoners, but renders it impossible TO enforce
such sanitary regulations as the rules of health
and the laws of humanity enjoin. The cost of
q station house would be inconsiderable COM
pared with the demand for such an addition to
the police equipment. With small outlay the
into rooms that would answer the purpose,
temporarily at least. With proper drainage
about the building, they might even serve as a
permanency. cannot too earnestly urge thal
Immediate action be had upon this recommen-
dalton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-07-07

ia in excellent condition. No city can boast o
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-29

Tie power 70 sleep when and where
one wills is a gift of Providence quite as
desirable as memory, beauty, or any OF
the other nice things which are presumed
to be heaven sent. Mep of the highest
ability have been noted for the ease with
which they could take those cat maps,
far more invigoratiug than Information,
which repair the nervous waste and
allow them in waking hours to accom-
plish hercUlean tasks with their brains.
That insomnia is totally unknown to all
these ready sleepers would be assuming
too much, for the disease. if disease it is,
falls alike on the cold blooded deliver and
wiry, irnpulsive worker, ralling them
fore and aft with beautiful impartiality.
Benjamin T. Butler is a living example.
Of the power to doze at win, and another
greater than he, the imperishablc leader
of the Liberals il England, mods Ike
Homer himself when political stress and
strain are doing their worst for him and
his party. Had Mr.. Gladstone, with the
fame Of craftsmanship at stake, and the
weight of English supremacy to uphold.
been through all this a nervous man.
subject to broken rest, he never would
have celebrated his 10th birthday and
ssill he the virile exponent Of his party
principles. Insomnia has a tough fight
TO conquer such hardy constitution and
unseat Il brain that receives constant
stimulus in swift and momentary
DbiiviOn.-BostOn Herald.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1886-04-29

Before the diffusion of a knowledge of
the circulation of the blood by Harvey,
in 1919, the theories of medicine were
based almost entirely upon the writings
OF Gialcn, a physician of Pergamus, who
lived under tie reigns of the Roman en-
perors Hadrian, the Antonenis, Com
modus and Severus, in the second cen
fury Of our era. The practice of the
healing art was mostly made up of the
use Of simples-herbs or minerals-the
form or source of which gave an idea of
their use. Blood-letting, burning the
skin with the hot iron, the application to
it Of balsams and various drugs having
a pleasing or disgusting odor, horrible
farragoes or sometimes hundreds Of het-
erogeneous materials, blistering, frictions,
bathing III certain springs or rivers sup
posed to have some wondrous power
over certain ailments, applications to
the skin or taking into the stomach of
oils coming from all sorts Of sources
such were the remedies of our ancestors.
Emetics and cathartics held high rank
alongside Of blood-letting. Rational med
icine, the child of patient observation
and physiology, was not born. Chem
istry had not emerged from the mist OF
alchemy, and had furnished only few
valuable products for the relief of suf-
fering. The "nepenthe" of the ancient
and middle-age writers was probably a
secret preparation of opium.
Globe-DemOcrat.