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BALDWIN DISTRICT FAIR.
The Board of Directors of the Baldwin ID
tricf Fair " ere Ii, Sessinr vesterdav

The Board of Directors of the Baldwin Dis
trict Fair were in session yesterday.
Colonel a. W. Hartman made written COM
munication TO the Board stating that his bus1'
ness engagements were such as to present his
giving the needed attention to the duties of the
presidency of the Fair, and therefore teudereo
his resignation. The Board approaching the eff
ficiency and the services of Colonel Hartman
were reluctant to part with him, and in thai
spirit declined to accept his resignation. When
he was informed of this action he came before
the Board and again insisted on toe acceptance
when his request was reluctantly complied
with, and the following resolution adopted
Resolved, That 1t is with profound regret that
the Board of Directors OF the Baldwin pisIrlcl
Fair Association accept the resignation OF Col;
A. w. Hartman as President and Director, and
desire TO express its sense of loss and to RECORD
Its appreciation of his earnest efforts for the
society through period extending from lts
founcation.
Mr.. ]. W. Churchman, in a very excellent
manner, nominated Mr.. John W. Todd for the
vacancy, and he was accordingly unanimously
elected. Mr.. Todd was the Vice-President
from Augusta county. No better selection
could have been made He is a gentleman OF
thorough business training and habits. In adj
dition to his mercantile pursuits he is also en-
gagged in farming and rearing improved live
stock. He accepted the place. and at once en-
tered upon his duties with characteristic INTEL
llgence and zeal.
Mr.. j. A. Patterson, Jr.. of Waynesboro', was
elected Vice President for the county in place
of Mr.. Todd promoted, and Mr. J. II. Todd, OF
Mt. Scion, was appointed on the Executive
Committee in place of Mr.. Patterson. made
Vice President.
The resignation of Col. Hartman making a
vacancy in the Board of Directors. Capt. Pratt
nominated Mr.. w. G. Gilkeson of Swoope's
Depot. and he was accordingly elected.
On motion of Col. w. L. Bumgardner, the
Secretary was directed to furnish full report
of all the property of the Company with assets
and liabilities. etc., which the mover of the
resolution stated was necessary, as a basis in
opening the books of the new association. 1t
was adopted.
Major Chrisman and Messrs. Lincoln and
Smith of Rockingham, were present; also
Mr.. Gibbs, of Rockbridge, and a majority of
the Augusta members.
Many features of the exhibition and partic-
ularly with reference to the enlargement OF
the premium list were considered, and initia-
tory steps taken to move forward in a regular
progressive course.
Col. Bumgardner Capt. Daingerfield, OF
Rockingham, and Mr.. Harmon, of Albemarle.
were appoin ted a committee to revise the
schedules for racing and fast horses with the
view of increasing the interest in that depart
ment.
There was considerable amount of business
before the Board, all of which received full at
tention.
The Board adjourned to meet Tuesday 9th
instant.
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Mr.. Geo. A. Smith and his wife. Cornelia F.,
who was daughter of Mrs. Amanda M. Brady,
OF this city, after living here for some time. re-
moved some years since, to Martinsburg, W.
Va. A few weeks since, Mrs. Smith was on a
visit here to her mother. She was quite I'M
well with an ailment which her physician in
Martinsburg thought was dropsy. On consult
ing an experienced physician here, she was
told that she was afflicted with large internal
tumor, which would soon cause her death, I'M
less 1T should be removed. She was told that
the operation was dangerous one, and would
probably result fatally. but that she would
certainly die in short time, If it were not
performed. Upon reflection, she resolved to
take the chances, and some days ego, accom-
panied by her husband, she went to Richmond,
where, after a preparatory treatment of some
days, the operation performed on last
Saturday by DR.. Mcclure, surgeon of much
skill and deserved reputation. After the OPP
GRAFTON and removal of a very large tumor,
pneumonia was rapidly developed, and she
died on Sunday morning. Her remains were
brought 10 her mothers home in this city on
Monday night, and the funeral will take place
from her residence at 10 o'clock this morning.
The age Of the deceased was 46 years, 10
months, and days. The husband and mother
of the deceased have many friends here, who
deeply sympathize with them in their sad be-
reavement.
Mrs. Lucy, wife of Mr.. Marshall Dinwiddie,
agent of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway at
Swoope, died Wednesday of last week. Tue
body was taken to Greenwood, Albemarle CO..
for interment in the family cemetery
SUDDEN DEATH.-Samuel McNabb, who was
subject to spells of epilepsy, was overcome
with attack of that nature last Saturday
morning when standing at the lower end of
New Street. He was carried to his room near
the Opera House, where he died Sunday after
noon. There was no other occupant of the
room. but the deceased was visited by the Chief
of Police and other persons after he had been
conveyed there. There was no person with him
at the time of his death. His body was convey
ed to the residence of his mother, at which
place the funeral ceremonies were held Monday
afternoon, by Rev ]. S. Gardner. He was q
member of the Augusta Fire Company. The
three fire companies attended the burial of the
deceased. He leaves wife and one child. His
life was insured for one thousand dollars.
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Nothinr yen,ure|yctting win.

As phase of life in the Crescent City, it will
instruct many to know that certainly the
190th Monthly and the Grand Quarterly Draw
ing of The World Famed Louisiana State Lot
terry came off, with its accustomed prompt
ness, at New Orleans, on Tuesday, March 10th.
when 1922 500 was showered everywhere. The
result will interest at least the winning par
ties, the rest can wait until the next time for
their share of luck. The First Capital (sl50,-
0JO) was sold in tenths at Sl.O0 each-won by
No. 73,04O-two of which (s3OOOO was collected
for the account Of Merchants Natl Bank of
Cincinnati O.; one Q5,000) was held by Olaf
Anderson, No. 40 Chestnut St, San Francisco,
Cal; another tenth was paid to Wells, Fargo
& Co.'s Bank, San Francisco Cal; the remain
der went 10 parties in Omaha, Neb.; etc.. etc.
The Second Capital Prize of $685. 600, was won by
ticket No. 10,057 and was collected as a whole
for party by Wells, Fargo & Co.'s Bank, San
Francisco, Cal. The Third Capital Prize
(s2O0 was won by No. 46742-was sold in
tenhs at Sl.00 each-one to John Graves, No.
Alb E. 10Th ST., New York City; one to C. Kurtz,
Cincinnati, O.; one to c. L. Young, London,
KY. paid thro' First Natl Bank of Stanford,
KY; one to J. G. Martin, st. Helena, Cal; an
other was deposited as cash in Canal Bauk N.
O.. La. ect., etc. The Fourth Two Capital
IiiAeS kSio,uVo edcHJ "oH ny NUS. 19,@oi anu o1,-
l54-sold also in tenths at Sl.00-one to ]. E.
Prescott, San Antonio Texas; one TO Ely OPP
penheimer, Columbia, Mo-; one to Frank
Tisser, $50 Jefferson ST., Chicago, ILL.,; one to
John Cartwell Evansville, Ind; one to Max
Wendt, 1900 Leavenworth ST., San Francisco,
etc etc. The next Grand Monthly (the 192d)
will take place on Tuesday, May 1lth 1886. of
which NJ. A. Dauphin. New. Orleans, La, on
an application will give any one all particu-
lars Nothing penture-1aothirg acira.
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at the funeral of John B. Cough, where adj
dresses were delivered by Drs Gordon, Tay-
lor Gould and Others, some interesting mem
cries were revived. Among others was one
which had been particularly cherished by
Cough himself He considered 1t one OF the
best things ever said of him, and, simple as it
was, he had preserved the souvenir A poor
Edinburgh woman during one of mis- visits to
the Scottish capital sent him handkerchief
with the remark: when he wipes the sweat
from his face tell him to remember that he
has wiped away great many tears in Edin-
h.,ru
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Correspondence of the SPECTATOR.
LAUREL CREEK,
GREENBRIER Co., w. VA,


GREENBRIER Co., w. VA,
April 3, 1885,
The work of Mr.. E. NJ MS saw-mill has been
stopped for several days on account of the high
water.
There has been considerable damage done to
the tram roads. The flood washed out and de-
stroyed several hundred dollars worth of plank
and road.
Miss NJ. D. Hidebrand, of Laurel Creek, is
visiting her aunt in Ashland, KY, where she
will remain until May and will then visit rel
atives in Nelson and Augusta counties, Va.
Mr.. S. r. Rudd, our school teacher is still in
the land of the living, and has a prosperous
school. We wish him much joy.
+; Mr.. G. L. Deane, Of this place, has purchased
a fine farm on Chestnut Knobs, where he will
soon move and put out fine crop of black
eyed peas, but we fear they will not sprout. We
wish him much joy. long life, and a happy
home.
Mr.. Jas. A. Crizer is still on the list of the liv
ing, and he purchased a fine COW the other day,
three years old, which weighs 5000 pounds
more or less.
Mr.. John Sames, an old citizen of our coun-
ty, died yesterday, aged IS years. He leaves
many friends to weep for him. He was buried
ct the Cave School house to- day.
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Mt. SIDNEY GRADED SCHOOL closed q most
successful session of six months on the first
day of April 1t Is owing tothe modesty of its
excellent principal, Rev. B. B. White, that his
good work has not been mentioned before in
your columns. Many patrons and neighbora
attended the examinations and closing exer-
cises. among them the principal and pupils of
Augusta Male Academy. All were highly
pleased. This school has the honor of bearing
off the Peabody medal, given to the best pupil
in all the graded schools of the county-the
award being made by committee. Miss Ada
w. Hudson gained this distinction for the Mt.
Sidney School. Your correspondent was de-
lighted-astonished-on overlooking her ex-
animation papers. They would be credit to
Miss Baldwin's Seminary-to any school for
young ladies.
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SHAIrt9er Sujfa.

1t Is rather unusual to have SANDER suits in
our courts, but it seems that the next Cir
cult court here will NJ rk a striking exception,
for three suits ofthat character will be tried at
at that term as folloWs:-
Chas. L. Cooke sues The Valley Mutual Life
Association for damages to the amount of
$25 900.
VIM. E. Snead and his wife sue Abram l..
Wagner and his vile for $1,000 damages on &C.
count of the defamation of Mrs. Snead by Mrs
Wagner.
WI. Mckee sues Geo. z. Hawpe for SANDER
and lays his damages at s., 900.
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Prof. Frank Yates. of your city, was the guest
Of Mr.. Greider last Sunday, at Waynesboro'
Junction.
lar conductor on the G. & o. R'y, but now with
large mining company near Nashville. Tenn.
was welcomed back to our town last Sunday
by many of his friends.
Capt. John Tilghman. formerly with the G. &
O., was in town Monday.
Mrs. A. G. Henkel. who has been spending
the Winter in Florida with her father, return
ed last week.
Mr.. w. N. Fishburne, after several months
sojourn in Florida, returned few days ago
having been there seeing after his orange
grove.
]. B. Roden, " no has been visiting friends In
New Orleans. reached home Saturday, having
been water-bound in Montgomery, Ala, for
about ten days.
Miss Mary Holmes Mcclure, who has been
visiting her uncle. DR.. Hunter Mcclure. OF
Richmond, returned last week.
Mrs. ]. B. Levy, of Louisa, Va, is visiting her
father, H. L. Gallaher. Sr.
Mr.. A. w. Hook imam has moved into his new
store-room and will leave in a few days for
New York to lay in stock of Spring and Sum-
mer goods.
Messrs. Antrim Chew have had their store
room remodeled aud enlarged. 1t is now l00xGC
feet. and is without doubt. the largest, hand
soonest, and best-furnished store in the Valley.
They will keep large line OF first class MILL
merry goods, having secured the services OF an
experienced lady from the city. They employ
six statesmen.
Our merchants are receiving their Spring
and Summer stocks of goods, and judging by
the large quantities they are purchasing, they
evidently think times will be better and mon
ey more plentiful.
a good many from here attended the Moody
and Sankey meeting s at the University Satur-
day and Sunday last.
We sincerely hope there will soon be bridge
across South River at this place. Several very
narrow escapes were made last week by per.
sons crossing tie railroad bridge. that being
the only way to cross the river, on account Of
high water.
Mr.. ]. A. Fishburne. principal of the Fish.
burne Military School, has about fifty scholars
this session. and will probably have double
that number next session, he has already
contracted for the erection of a large building
capable of accom- modating fifty. Prof F. de-
serves success, and we wish him the best of it
We will guaran tee that there is not school in
the State where the young men are under bet.
ter discipline than at the F. MS.
The new Masonic Hall is nearing compile
ton.
We are glad to state that very few robins
have been killed in this neighborbood, as our
lands are mostly posted. and the farmers will
not allow our sportsmen to Kill robins.
Three gentlemen from town caught I'll trout
near Greenviile In a few hours on Monday.
LAURENCE.
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DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE We learn
that on Saturday night, March 9th,
the house of Mr.. Jno. N. James, living near
Black Rock springs, in this county, took
fire Immediately after the family had retired,
destroying house, furniture, clothing and
everything else, including $65 in money.
His wife was in a helpless condition, and
his ten children were scattered all over the
house, and he succeeded in saving them
with the utmost difficulty. Mr.. James was
Confederate soldier of good standing, and
highly esteemed by his neighbors. The
fire leaves him in restitution and persons
desiring to assist him may leave their con-
Chronicle.
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Mrs. Lou Withrow, of Waynesboro', is visit
ing Mrs. McIntire at Charlottesville.
Ex-President Arthur has been i'll for several
weeks, He is now somewhat better.
Rev. John E. Massey delivered an address on
I,ocal.option in Charlottesville last Friday
night.
Mrs Chaplin. offs. c., is giving Bible readings
and delivering temperance lectures in Rich
mond.
NV. Deputy and family of Rockingham are
on visit to relatives at Fishersville in this
county.
Miss Ida Slower has returned to her home in
this city, her school at Broadway, Rockingham,
having closed.
Rev. w. w. Wood, grand lecturer of Good
TempIars. spoke at Stony Point in Albemarle
county, Friday afternoon.
Miss Janney B. Hope. daughter of flames Bar
ron Hope, Editor of the Norfolk Landmark. is
visiting friends in Richmond.
Mrs. Jas. Baldwin, of staunton. who has been
visiting her brother. Major A. w. CARRIER. in
Richmond, will return home this week.
w. @. Strahghan, c. G. Wheat, and A. c.
Braxton left for Richmond Monday as dele
gates to the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Messrs. Moody and Sankey arrived at the
University of Virginia last Saturday morning,
where they were the guests of DR.. ]. L. Cabel.
Mr.. Preston Dunlap, of this county, is on a
visit to friends in Greenbrier co., Va. He is
the guest of Mr. Cyrus s. Larew near Lewisburg.
Dr. A M. Fauntleroy offers his professional
services to the citizens ofStaunton and vicinity.
His office is in the Hardy building at the foot
ofGospel Hill.
Rev. W. J. Cooke with his family, left Cliff
ton Forge Tuesday last week to take charge
of the Baptist Church at st. Adams, Kanawha
county, W. Va.
Mr. John w. Campbell, formerly merchant
ct Moffatt's Creek, this county. and later Of
Greenville is now at Hagemans Augusta
Clothing Hall.
Mrs. "Stonewall" Jackson has returned to
Richmond from her recent trip to North Caro-
lima, where she was called by the illness of her
sister, Mrs. Judge Avery, of Morganton, N. c.,
Who has since died.
On the Goth of this month Miss Lucy Archer,
of Petersburg will be married to Mr.. Dickson.
of New York. They will go on a bridal tour to
Europe, and one or two prominent society
young ladies of Richmond city will accompany
them.
The Charlottesville Chronicle of Friday last
says
ave regret to learn of the cont inued illness
of Mr.. Lyttletnn Waddell who has been confin-
ed to his room for the past two weeks with some
functional heart trouble. His son Charlie, who
has been so long i'll, is in critical condition,
and much anxiety is felt by his friends for the
result"
DR.. Hunter Mcclure entertained the State
Medical Examining Board at his residence in
Richmond, last Wednesday night. The Dis
patch says the affair was magnificent one, and
al enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent A
sumptuous supper was spread and the table
was beautifully adorned with fruits. flowers,
eo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-04-14

AN kCCIDENT-CH BURNED.-This sad
accident occurred at Mr.. Sam II. Steele's, on
the 29th ult His old, faithful family servant.
Louisa, has daughter afflicted for nearly two
years with epilepsy. She is the mother of a
sprightly boy of ID months The grandmother
having to go to the kitchen, at one end of a
house near so feet long, covered the fire up as
we'll as she could, to guard against danger.
should the daughter take fit, who sat before
it, the child in her lap, at the other end of the
house. Presently she heard it scream, and
running in, found the child literally roasting
on the Goals. The mother fell just in front OF
the andirons on her left side and as she fell
pitched the child also Is left side, and fort.
unately its head and upper part of body es.
capped. From the hip down the burn is terri.
BILE, and the ankle and part of the foot, the
small tees especially, one or more of which
the Drs. Fox, of Waynesboro', think may come
off. at any rate, the contraction of the limit
at the knee is great danger. The mother was
not burned.
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The railroads connecting with the Chesa-
peake & Ohio West, are arranging for round
trip excursion tickets for Summer jaunt to
Colorado and other sections. The National
Educational Association holds its Summer ses-
sion at Topeka commencing July 18th. Tick
cts to return will be good until August 31st.
Specific Information can be obtained of Major
P. H. Woodward, Passenger Agent, G. & O.
OF
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JENNIE WINSTON OPERA CoMPANY.--This
popular Opera troupe will give an entertain
ment In the Opera House on Wedn esday night,
April 2Sth, on which occasion the Opera of
Boccsccio will be rendered. The same or
chestra and chorus that SO delighted the au-
dience on former occasion will be here. The
sale of seats will begin at Oliyier's Bookstore
oD Monday, the 10TH
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nSsr A STANDARD REMEDY.

H9 A STANDARD REMEDY
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, which has
stood the test of thirty years. trial, has lived
to see Universal Panaceas, )" "Cure Ais" and
the like, rise. flourish. and collapse. never
again to be revived. We do not mean by
STANDARD Remedy" some quack nostrum of
sweetened water and bitter herbs. highly in
fated with the certificates of men of straw.
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term standard
Remedy" we mean as applied to a certain rem
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dysente-
ry, Diarrboea. Cramp Collie Cholera Morbus
Nervous Headache. Loss of Appetite, and all
diseases arising from disordered condition of
the stomach and bowels, and as such we rec
ommend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, a
medicine that has, by its merits, gradually
worked itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from ali mineral poisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes.
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va.
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FIRE.-A dwelling house belonging to John
Sullivan. on the Churchville road. East of the
pump-house, was totally destroyed by fire
about 3 O'Clock Monday afternoon. Some of
the furniture was saved. The loss was about
$500; insurance 1888, in the Phoenix, of Brook
lyn-Arista Hoge, agent. Yesterday morning,
Mr.. Hcge received instructions to pay the loss.
This was quick work. Mr.. Hoge reported the
loss by wire Monday night, and Tuesday morn
ing received an order to pay it. Agent and
Company could not have been more prompt
Mr.. Hoge says this is the usual course of the
Phoenix in settling losses.
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SUIC!DE.-Major VIM. Fl. Quincy, aged
about 60 years, Baltimorean by BIRTH and
for many years resident of that city, an ex-
Confederate soldier and New York poll
tician. committed suicide Sunday by cutting
his throat with carving knife at his resi-
dence. No. $50 Gates avenue. Brooklyn, New
York, where he lived with his wife and daugh-
ter
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EAST St. LOUIS QUIET.-All is quiet among
the people in East st. Louis, the militia main
tanning perfect order and no disposition being
shown to create disturbance. Troops are
guarding all the yards, and the streets and
open spaces around the Relay Depot are pa
trolled, and people are not allowed to congre-
gate, even in small groups.
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local Department.

CHAMBER OF CoMMERCE-CALLED MEETING.
The President of the Chamber OF commerce.
by request of many members mas called
meeting of that body, to assemble FRIDAY
night the 10th. at O'Clock. Inc OBJECT OF the
meeting is to consider the matter OF paying
State taxes in coupons.
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StauntOn MI arketS.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
Staupton. Va, April ID. 1856.

Staupton. Va, April ID. 1886. ;
A slight Improvement, which was to be ex-
pected in trade matters. has conn enced since
the cessation of the heavy rains. To-day Is
cloudy, with tendency to light showers.
E. M Cushing & Son have resumed their sea-
son sales OF livestock. Last Saturday, at the
opening, the offerings were considered good in
numbers and grades, especially of cattle. Some
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What every one says, must be so, and that's,
that Sill r. * EX 81 AXLoR
have the HANDSOMEST line of DRESS
GOODS and NOVELTIES of all kinds in
Staunton. and they are selling them so
CHEAP, that every one is buying them. Their
store is crowded every day. april 1t
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CIRCULATING Observation-Disclosures TO a cir
culating library to be in the Office of Col. A. W.
Hartman on Main street are now being obtained.
The payment of ST. entities member to the
use of the books of the library for two years.
The books will be of the best and latest literary
neutrality-suspicious., biographical, scientific,
fictitious, &c.
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MARRIAGES.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 7th. 1885, at the
District Parsonage, Staunton. Va, by the Rev.
J. G. Dice Mr.. Lewis Fl. Stouiamoyer and Miss
EJennie v. Snyder, all of Augusta county.
Observation-Disclosures the residence of
the brides parents, near ClOverdale, Bath
Andrews. both of Bath.
WATsoN-R Rev. S. F. Chapman,
at Covington, Vs., on March 3lst, Mr.. VIII
liam G. Watson and Miss Carrie M. Keyn olds,
all of Allegheny county.
LLAGHAN-BRowN.-By Rev. 8: f. Chap
man at Covington, Va, on March 24th, Mr..
Dennis Callaghan and Miss Margaret Brown,
both of ALLEGHENY Co.
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Seventy five colored laborers have recently
gone from this vicinity to New York, where
there is employment for them on the Croton
Water works at good wages