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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05
THE CAUSES OF DEFEAT IN
VIRGINIA.

1t is useless and unwise in widespread
defeat to be attt mpting to explain it by
local causes. The apathy among the DEM
ocrats OF Virginia was general not local
and lost US five congressional districts,
some of them located hundreds of miles
apart. In the 10th district the Democrats
had put up as true man, as loyal Dem
ocrat, as game canvasser. and as high
toned gentleman as could be found in
their ranks. The voters of the district
partook of the Ct neral apathy and he was
defeated-it was in the air. Augusta
there is iu the State and has a reliable ua-
jority always of thousand. She had for
Democratic Count lsss;3 aan, Judge sTss&a,,
A. HudsoNas ss MS campaign
with Ut s ouergY and who gave more
II attention to it than it seemed
possible for one man to give-if
every man had worked as he worked, the
county would have given thirteen hundred
majority. The speakers who went out
went willingly and did their work we'll.
lu0y WGI6 LuOu VI dUlllty auu WoI6 we'll
posted. But, after all, the county only
gave about two hundred and fifty MAORI
ty, not, as an active Democrat from
Craigsvi.le writes US because there was
an increase of Republicans, but because
the Democrats failed to come out" That
is the whole thing IN nutshell as far as
the county is concerned-every Democrat
thought he wouldn't come out because be
was so sure his nelghbor would be there.
1t was apathy born of a sense o f security.
1t is natural that in Democratic coun-
ty like Augusta, with her own man-and
such man as he is-up as candidate,
there should be modification at the bad
account she gave of herself. But it is bad
policy to let that feeling seek consolation
in recrimination. Let US reflect that the
same thing happened in scores of other as
good Democratic counties as Augusta,
and let US resolve that we shall never
be caught mapping again. however the rest
of the State may yield to that most power
full of narcotics-the certain possession of
large majority.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05

ing the CITY of Staunton. in the two years
was as follows:
1904 1886.
ruokar 1885. Bumgardner, 1868;
Dem. loss 723s
vost > 527. Yost 1872;
Rep. loss 1876
THE VOTE OF STANTON.
1894 1886.
rnc,ar TEE. Bumgardner, 59S;
Dem. loss l57
yost 59s. YoSt, 557,
Rep. gain 81
THE STANTON WARDS.
1884 1886.
LIST Ward Tucker 409 LIST Ward, Bumgardner 3l4
Dem. loss IS.
Yost 252; YoSt 2SS;
Rep. gain So.
Oh Ward Tucker 346; I'd Ward Bumgardner 254
Dem loss 81.
Yost 2s4; 1" Yost 269;
Rep. loss Is.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05

THE OFFICIAL VOTE OF STANTON AND
AUGUSTA.
The commissioners of election of the
county and city met yesterday, and the
following is the vote. In the matter of
Churchville precinct the returns were sent
back for amendment:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05

Il has come to Ia almost a matter of GER
in this country, that when a ulan
"a dies, his will is attacked By his
Nv hen the venerable Commo-
kt died. some of his relatives
gcely sums to prevent their
The will of Samuel
Re such heavy be-
IGe, is now being
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05

1t is sort of national humiliation to
an American to see such charlatan as
Mr.. Blaine at the head of one of the two
great political parties of the country. And
still more veXatlous when he essays the
role OF teacher of the people. He is ab-
solutely reckless in his statements of facts
At Lewishurg, Pa, a week ago, he ad-
dressed some three thousand people and
spoke thus of the colored laborer as a
competitor of the white labor at the
North:
''They keep the colored laborers living in
huts on starvation wages, and are hurrying
them by the millions into competition with
Northern men. The contest for free labor in
this country. or for adequate compensation
to labor in this country, is going to be more
fierce between the South and the North and
between the Republican and Democratic par
ties than it has been for the last quarter of a
century, and if the white laboring men of the
North are not willing to engage in that con-
| test on the side of good wages and prosperous
| times, then the battle against them is hope
less"
The best answer to this is given by the
1ocsi1a, the newspaper of the workingmen
in Philadelphia. Itsays:
By referring to the report of the United
States Bureau of Labor we find that in the
three establishments reported from the State
of Pennsylvania-Nos 424, 1926 and 426-the
average wages are respectively $1,45, 81, 46
and 81 55 making total average of 81,
In Alabama, one establishment only being re-
ported-No. 366-the average wages are s., 29
per day; in Maryland, establishment No. 391,
the average wages are ST., 43; No. 435, Ten
nessee, wages 81, 81 No. 439. Virginia, wages
ST., %. Now, remember, in all these Southern
establishments colored labor is employed. In
the same report we find establishment No.
500, New York State, the wages, $1,37; No.
4oS, Ohio, wages, $1,34. Again, take the es-
Enlistment in Alabama, No. 366, and CON-
pare with establishment No 424, of Pennsyl-
vania, the same class of iron and we find the
following rates of wages:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05
THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ELEC-
TED IN VIRGINIA.

THE VOTE IN THE 10TH DISTRICT.
We give the following Official and repor
ted msjorities in the counties of the 10th
district. and with them those of 1884.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05
OFFICE.


TOM MI ISSIUNEES
Staunton, Oct ID, 'S6.
The New Haven Clock Co., sc.
VS..
Hamaker 4 ais.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause,
pending in the Circuit Court OF Augusta county,
November next to state further account of the
Trustee and the other accounts required by the
order entered in the foregoing cause or the Is h
day of June, 1856 At which time the parties will
appear at my office without furtheg notice
JNO. M. KINNEY.
oct 15-4t Commf.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05
NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE TO CITY ia Es- A-rA H7'S'
Your state 7ur for 1886 is now due, and paya
bile BEFORE DECEMBER 1sT PRGXIMO. All unpaid
State Taxes in my hands after that date Will be
turned over to my Deputy Treasurers Tor collec-
49, f,sssr ARISTA H0GE,
City Treasurer,
oct2q st Treasurers Office.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05

Mr.. Blaine also said that mining coal
il Virginia and in Tennessee and in other
States with colored labor ground down to
the p0iHt Of four pounds of bacon and a
little corr heal FOR weeks ration is not
the kind Of laboE which the white men of
PennsylvaDia are willing to live under. -
Now the fact is that tbs coal miners of
West Virginia are for the most part white
miners, and all-whether white or colored
are paid by the ton and get tbs price de-
cided upon by their own labor organize
lions. Mr.. Blaine's utterances prove him
to be charIatan instead of a teacher.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05

he Court of the United States
decision of great i'm
kase of the Wabash, st.
ilroad VS.. the State of
keet's. La this case
legislation by a
lleion which is conlinu
States, including the one
in question, is in contra
Constitution. A majority
Ikeld that this species OF
Huerce is one which
hat all. of a general
sd therefore can
q and regula-
Congress
Intuition
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-11-05

(5nEY 8 MORTON. proprietors.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24
A GREAT WAR IMPENDING

All the news from abroad indicates the
near approach OF the greatest internation-
nj conflict known to history. The burning
Eastern question is about 10 be re-opened,
and Russia will again cndeavor to drive
the Turkish Sublime Porte out OF Europe
and capture Constantinople. THIS war if
II commences will probably involve every
continental power. So far as can be fore
seen, Russla's only ally will be France,
while Germany, Austria and England will
be united 10 beat back Russia's advance to
Constanlinople. England will have her
hands full IN guarding the frontiers of
Hinlosian from the southern march of the
Muscovite soldiers. The conflict in Cen
trail Asia will open by the scige Of lIerat
by Russia. For countless ages that fort
rcss has been the objective point of all the
military powers which aimed at invading
what are now the British East Indies.
II has been looked upon ~ an open door to
the peninsula, the key TO the military stu
alton in Southern Asia. Shonld it fall, il
would be ominous 10 the British power
in Asia. Russia has one advantage over
Great Britain in dealing with alien races.
II is able 10 assmilnte with and absorb
conquered people. For nearly thousand
years the Russian has been pressing south
ward, and as one race after another has
been subdned, they have been incorpora-
ted into and made part of the Russian
people. This is as true OF the recent con-
quests in Central and southern Asia, as il
was when the TarIars and Cossacks around
the Caspian Sea submitted to the authority
OF the Gar. Englnnd's policy has been
differ enI I; it has conquered many nations
in dill eren parts of The earth; but has
never intermarried with or treated as an
equ al any save hose OF its own Caucasian
race; hence the Englishman in India is iso.
lated, and the liindoos look upon him as an
intruder and usurper. THIS is what
Will give Russia the advantage, when the
fight takes place for the possession oil In-
dia.-D DemorcSts Monfhiy for October.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

On Saturday morning last Postmaster r
Lorenz, of I oledo, invited the heads OF the
several derartm enis of the postoffice into
his room and gave them to understand
that the order OF the President OF July II,
"conccrning the interference OF office hold
els with political movements" was to be
the law covering the emplayes OF the
Toledo Posoffice. The more pertinent
clauses in the Presidents order relating to
this subjrc, are as follows;
"To all officials and employees OF the Post.
office Department and OF the Postal Ser
vice of The United States:
III deem this proper time TO especially
warn ill subortinates in the several de-
pnrlments, and all officeholders under the
General Government, against the nse of
their official portion in attempts TO control
political movements in their loca ites.
"The influence OF Federal office holders
should not be felt in the manipulation of
political primary meetings and nominating
conventions. The use of these officials, of
their positions TO compass their selection Of
delegates to political conventions is in
decent and unfair and proper regard for
the prolrieties and requirements OF official
place will also prevent their assuming the
active conduct Of political campaigns"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24
SARATOGA or THE WEST.
THE OAKLAND, /
ST. CIAIR. MIcu Sent 81 ,Q6 I

4
ST. CLAIR, MIcH., Sept. 81, 'S6. I
This, the Saratoga of the West, is practi
cNlly closed for the season. The cool
shady walks, the drives, the hotel verandas
the boat houses. aud bath houses, all pre-
sent that same drcnry and forlorn appear
ance. In fact everything hereabouts seems
deserted.
This place has achieved quite mn cnvin-
bic reputation in the pas, few years as n
fashionable summer resort Tor both scxcs'
Being situated on the most beautiful pait
Of the ST, Clair river, IN one OF the mos,
healthy spots in Michigan, aud having IN
addition to its other attractions mineral
spring Of undoubied merit, il is no wonder
that the men uf wealth in the central aud
western states should come here with their
wives and families TO spend the
heated term OF July aud August.
Here can be seen nearly everything that
goes to make up "isshionable" watering
ploce-cxccrt-l might say the great feat
ure oil the eastern watering places for the
tunes. They have not made their appear
ance here yet, aud ii is not likely that they
would bo received with favor. But they
have the good, old.fashioned bathing suits
here, and many a good time have seen in
them.
Boating does not seem 10 be very pop
ular sport here, probably on account of the
very strong current in the river, said to be
sometimes nearly seven miles an hour.
But L have seen young ladies handle a
boat here will, the ease and grace Of an ex.
pert oarsman-the result OF daily practice
for nearly the entire season. The last event
OF any consequence that transpired here
was the annual encampment of the Cleve-
land Gaitling Gun Battery, which took
place little over week ago. They come
over here every yenr and capture the Oak
land in little skirmish and generally keep
it in possession for week or ten days.
The battery is composed of some of the
most wealthy and energetic business men
of Cleveland, and number about GO men,
who with their wives and friends, make n
crowd Of about $50 persons. To Fay that
they had grand time here expresses 1t
very mildly. The encampment wound up
with grand ball and banquet, at which
everybody was thoroughly happy, and by
I his time they are all at home sgain, per-
forming the daily trials of life, and
nnxiously waiting for their next pilgrim
age TO tie Oakland.
OSCAR
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24
Al Tic County Fair.


"What class do you want to enter Your
horse in ?" said the president of the agri-
cultural lair as lie met the honest farmer
at the gate.
"En'cr my hussl ain, got no hoss to
enter nowhere"
"Don't you want TO put either OF your
horses on the track ?"
NO, sir"
"Got wheel OF fortune or any such
thing yon want 70 set up?"
NAV"
"Then what are you driving in with the
team and wsgon for ?"
"Why, I've got pun'kin here tonr feet
high, and lot of big corn and some o
The best squasl,es in the whole country and
there is IL 2-year-Old steer lied behind the
wagon that beats anything you ever see,
know !"
"That may all be, my friend, but this
is no place for you. II you've got horse
that you want TO put on the track or any
kind ot n confidence game you might con
IN, but as il is we have no room for you.
Came, move on there, and give Colonel
Ioeweight chance 10 drive in. Go and
feed your garden truck TO the big Steer"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

An insurance agent OF Fremont has Tor
the past few days been missing. He has
been agent for a sewing machine, Fire and
Marine Insuranc Company, OF Detroit, and
Columbia and Fireman Insurance Compa-
ny, of Dayton. lie is in arrears about $50
with the sewing company and
considerably more with the other compa-
mics. His wife received letter few days
ago from him stating that he had lost $40,
had been betrayed by friend, and that
shortly hc would be out OF reach. The
family think he suddenly becam insane.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24
Tic YerdIct Nnnnimnus.

W. D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind :. tesifes:
81 can recommend Electric Bitters as the very
best remedy. Every bottle sold has given rec
lief in every case. One man took six bottles
and was cured Of Rheumatism of 10 years
standing Abraham Hare, druggist, BelIevile,
Ohiu, nfllrms "The best sellisg medicine
have ever handled in my 20 years experience
is Electric Bilters." Thousands of others have
added their testimony, so that The verdict is
unanimous that Electric Btiers do cure all dis
eases of the Liver, Kidneys or blood. Only n
half dollar "A bottle nj Ia! lur & Miller's Drug
Store.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

A serious revolt broke out among SOL
diers in Madrid, Spain, on the night of
the 10Th inst. About 800 broke out of
their barracks and seriously wounded
three of their officers who attempted to
restrain them. They marched through
the center of the city shouting, long
live the Republic" Most of them were
captured next day and tried by court
martial and condemned to death.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

The hngheat church sleeple in the world
Is that OF the Cologne Cathedral which
reaches Sol feet from the foundation.
The highest in the United States is that OF
ST. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City,
which has height OF 1923 feet. II EARTH
qnakes are TO become fashionable either Of
these will be found too tall.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

The Louisville Commercial says "tlrorc
arc 100000 widows in India" and
warns unmarried men that they will
visit that country at their own risk.
This would be good country for the
NIormons TO nrosclNt tc in.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24
Banking Upon Memories.


Noting the TACT that the Democratic pai-
ty in Tennessee has for the first TINA gone
outside of the old Confederate ranks for its
candidate Tor Governor, nominating the
son OF Republican who was n refugee
during the war, and that the younger men
have become power in politics there, a
correspondent in that State writes TO the
Springfield Republican that "this does no,
mean the sacred memories, as holy for us
as yours are for you, have lost their hold !;
II means that nobody shall trade upon
them or bank upon them in politics any
more"
There are indications that similar ten 6.
dency exists in other States at the South
ana very encouraging one il is. 1t was
natural, ana in sense necessary, after the
rehabilitation OF the seeding States in the
Union, that the important offices should be
hIled by men who had joined in the war.
The fact that nearly all the men capable OF
tiIllnS public positions crcditably "went
with their States" would have been reason
enough for tins without the instinct and
principle inseparable from honorable men
OF standing together after defeat MS they
had done IN the struggle for victory. But
1t is now more than twenty years since the
war ended. There is no longer n Southern
question that is not n Northern question
The Southern section hns no separate in
tere't in the Government, nor is it menuc-
ed by any hostile measures directed ngains,
it as section. New questions have arisen
and await patriotic and stslemanlike trent.
ment. The ftct that n man was the up-
holder OF slavery, that lie sustained and
fought bravely for secession, and resent ed
thellind and brutal policy oil reconstruction
sought to be enforced by the republican
party, does not prove that lie is the best
fitted TO represent the South upon the
questions of to-day. The new issues need
new men.
And what is true OF the South is equally
true of the North. The politicians of this
section have been too long permitted TO
trade or bsnk" upon the memories of The
past. Men are elected and reelected TO
Congress because they were Sound" ir
regard TO slavery, or the prosecution OF the
war, or some other dead issue of the past.
IL IL time to stop this sentimental nonsen sc
III both sections of the country and to elect
men in Office, whether old or young, who
most truly represent the people upon the
live issues oi to-day and are most capable
of rendering the public Il present serv ice
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24
nuckIen,s Armcn snlpe

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts. Brui.
es' sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and
all Skin Eraptions, and positively cures Piles
or 20 pay required. II is guaranteed 10 R,y
pporiecisatisiaclion, or money refunded Price
~ cents pcr box. For sale by TayloI 4 Mile
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

The daily out-put OF the Lima oil wolls
is said TO be 5000 barrels. As 35 cents per
brrrel is the lowest quoted price for the
crude oil, it will be seen that they have a
little mine of wealth. down there. Refiner-
ies 10 handle this immense product are
nearly completed.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

When symptoms Of malaria appear in
any form, take Ayers Ague Cure at once,
to prevent the development of tho di'ease,
and continue until health is restored. a
cure is warranted in eyorv instance.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

1t will be seen by dispatches on first page,
the Chinese have found that expulsion
from country is game that one country
ns well ns another can play at.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

The most ardent friends OF Prohibition
could not reasonably ask tho liquor dealers
and brewers TO do more than they are do
ing to bring about prohibition.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24
9eppasharg aunrnaG,
FRIDAY = SEPTEMBER "a. 1885

The Prohibitionists of Ohio expect to
carry at least 75, 900 votes at the election
in November,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

The brewers Of Cincinnati don't believe
in cheap beer. They have decided TO not
sell any more liquid to saloonists who re.
tail at cents glass.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24
Probable Cnmpnign Thnl.dcr.

There is such pot pourri Of bosl cook
ed up in every political campaign blythe
Two great political parties, that the masa
Of the people know not what il fact and
what is,iction. This is mainly done for
the purpose of confusion and deception,
just as the pick-pocket gets up an excite
ment in a jam OF people to attract their at.
tenion while he goes through their pock-
eis. Great political leaders OF great poiti.
cal parties ought 10 he engaged in other
business-in The o. P.-but they are not
liollicial corruption had not become the
rule, and not the exception, we would no,
feel inclined TO give much credit TO what
Is contained IN the following dispatch
CHICAGO, Sept. 2l-A Columbus, Ohio
rpecial to the Herald, says; With the aid
OF convict testimony, sensational disclos-
ures have been made regarding tho con-
duet of for er officials in the State Peni-
ientiary. 1t has been developed that the
Democratic forgery of the last October
election tally sheets was done by prIso n
er, who was induced TO do 70 by politicians
in control OF prison department. This
and much more Is TO be brought before
the grand jury, now in session. Among
other facts ii is alleged that systematic
stealing OF penitentary products was car
ried on by officials and employees. Wagon
loads Of cigars, blankets, furniture, shoes
and other saleable commodities manufact-
nred in The prison were actually stolen by
lle aid OF convicts, who received share OF
the proceeds. They have told ali this vol.
unfairly, hoping Of conrse to be rewarded
by pardon or parole. Oher sensational
disclosures are that prisoners or their
friends with means were blackmailed in
TO purchasng favors. They were relieved
.ol hard tasks only on The payment of
gnoney 10 overseera and deputy ofIica Is.
One prisoner gave horse, another dia-
mond pm. Wealthy prisoners gladly
bough their way to snap positions in the
hospital and dining room. This robbery il
ia alleged il proved by prisoners and
corrohorated by outside evidence. Anolh
er ia that an airocity was committed by
the physician who skinned the bodies Of
ionr prisoners, not claimed for burial by
friends, and had their skins tanned into
leather, which was then made into canes
and other articles m curiOaities. Some
are owned here aud have been chemical
" proved TO be OF human skin.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

First Lttle Klng-What's the matter in
bulgaria?
Second Little King Prince Alexander
has been deposed,
"Was he given any warming ?"
"Not even a weeks notice."
mo, just kicked out"
Well, ! think it's time us kings had
trades union" Omaha World.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1886-09-24

The Savannah Ners says: A good
many OF The colored people are satisfied
that il the artesian wells had not been
bored, there would have been no earth
quake. They are just Us well satisiicd
with their theory as many of the scienlisls
nvn