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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

ORIGIN OF AGRICULTURE.-The British
Anthropologicai Society, at recent session,
were entertained with some novel views by
Mr.. Roth concerning the origin of agricul-
ture. He does not think with Darwin and
others who have discussed the question that
the art originated with the men of the
stone age, who commenced the culture of
trees. He thinks that former customs trans
mitted by modern savages in a low state of
civilization gave the first start to agricul-
ture. 1t was made obligatory upon women
to collect vegetable food. III cutting off
the useless parts of yams and tubers and
leaving them upon the ground they discov-
cred that from them new crops were pro
duced. In like manner when the women
were bringing home food in the nature of
grain they observed that the dropped seed
produced where they fell. Both pIoughing
and digging are traced to the use Of a
pointed stick to cover the seed and the tu-
bers. In addition, the lecturer thinks the
knowledge of agriculture was extended
through the custom of stealing women for
wives from alien tribes. He was unable to
trace any connection between agriculture
and the domestication of wild animals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30
8 Shooting in Manchester.

In Manchester, opposite Richmond, on
last Saturday, in difficulty between Thos.
Calligan and Lewis Kidd, the latter shot
the former in the mouth with a pistol, in
ficting dangerous wound.
Bail was refused and Lewis Kidd was
committed to Jail. The State says =
1.-The parties to the difficulty are we'll
known In Manchester, and are very respect
able. They have many friends who deep
ly regret the sad affair, and who sincerely
sympathise with the two families in their
sorrows.
Calligan has been employed at Gary's
tobacco factory, in Manchester, and is
son of Mr.. Thomas Calligan, who for a
number of years was foreman in the mould
ing shop of the Richmond and Danville
Railroad Company, in Manchester. He is
about twenty four years of age
Lewis Kidd is about the same age. He is
married man and works on Belle Isle
Since the shooting his wife and mother
have been quite ill.,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Hon. VIM. M. CABELL, of Buckingham,
has been called upon by large number OF
citizens of that and adjoining counties to
permit them to present his name before the
nominating convention at Lexington. He
replies in communication which displays
his continued devotion to the Democratic
party and his readiness to continue to fight
its battles as in the past. He declines to
be candidate for the nomination, referring
with pride to the Democratic ability in the
Tenth District, from which tie convention
can make choice.
Mr.. Cabell has served his people with
ability in the Legislature, and been fore
most in every contest in maiatlining good
government. They are greatly attached to
him, and would delight in coatiluin to
honor him. We regret to learn that his
health is still feeble, for, if in his ordinary
physici st:eugth to stand the fatigues of
canvassing, he wolld do va ant service in
the coming contest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

MAHoNE's AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN
General Malone has been somewhat indis-
posed for several days past, but it would
not have been suspected from the vigor and
activity which he displayed while presiding
over the conference of Virginia republicans
held in this city Saturday. There was
quite large attendance, including mem
bers of the State and local committees. All
of those present were in favor of making a
fight in all the congressional districts of Vir-
ginia where there was any reasonable pros
pect for success. It was decided that the
congressional nominating conventions
should be called for September 1. 1t was
determined positively to run candidates in
the first, second, fourth, ninth and tenth
districts, and remit to the respective dis
trict committees the question of the pro-
priety of running candidates in the other
districts The members of the COM
mittee of the seventh district who were
present thought that as things looked now
it would not be advisable to put up a can
didate in that district, and it was determin-
ed not to put up candidate in that district.
. Wash. Cor. Bdlto. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

HORSE STOLEN. Newton Baylor,
living about four miles West of Stauuton,
had horse stolen on Sunday night last
On Monday morning an unknown man ap
peared in HarrisonDurg with a horse which
he sold to Mr.. Harry Parr, of Hanover,
Pennsylvania, for the sum of $50. On the
II o'clock mail train Mr.. Baylor arrived
here, and produced witnesses to prove that
the horse bought by Mr.. Parr was his pro-
perty, when it was promptly turned oyer to
him. The thief left on the o'clock train
for Staunton, and although the police at
tempted to intercept him by a telegram to
Staunton, it proved Intellectual, and nothing
has been heard from him up to this time.--
Rockingham Register, June Gath.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

MR.. CLEvELAND's PoPULARITY.--ool-
onel John Prather, the Missouri member OF
the democratic national committee, who Is
in New York, is delighted with the ad-
minstration of President Cleveland, and In
speaking of it said: "I can't say anything
too good about it. 1t will be the most sue
cesful administration the country has ever
had. In the West and Southwest Mr..
Cleveland is universally popular with the
people. There were a few dissatisfied
members of the party because they thought
the President did not turn out republicans
quickly enough, but they are becoming
fewer every day. They see that the President
desired only to be cautious. In another
year there will be but few republican, in
office. As far as Missouri is concerned, we
have every reason to be satisfied. The
Presidents selections there have been ex-
cellent. Besides, his views on the tariff
have made him very popular in the Vest
Mark my words, Mr.. Cleveland will be
given denomination, whether he seeks il
or not.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

IT DIDN'T WoRK.-When the employees
in all Indiana furniture factory operated by
German struck for eight hours work a
day he granted it, but when they wanted
ten hours pay for eight hours work he
called them up and said
MY fcens, maybe I do ash you like. l
hat an oder from Shegago for ten dozen
shairs. Will sheep hin eight dozen und
bill him for ten. If he doan kick on me it
shows me dot der rule works beth Ways
und we has all right"
l. is nj sdless to add that the idea didn't
work, aid that his men are receiving eight
hours p'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

POsTMAsTERs' SALARIES. The annual
adjustment of salaries of presidential post
masters, based upon the gross receipts of
Of the offices, has been completed and will
take effect July 1.
The following are the changes in Vir-
ginia: Danville, SO, 300 to $4,000; Farm
Vile, $1,000 to 81, 400; Fortress Monroe,
81, 500 to 81, 400; Glen Aliens 1 500 to ST.
200; Gordonsville, 81, 300 to SLIGO; Lees
burg, $1,000 to 81, 800; Roanoke, $4,000 to
81, 900; university of Virginia, s., 300 to
ST. 400; Warrenton, $1,000 to S1,40e;
Winchester. $1,000 to 81, 900. Newport
News has been dropped to the fourth class.
Washington Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

CHICAGO. Miss CLEvELAND's FUTURE
HoME.-Chicago, June 25-The announce
ment is published here that Miss Rose
Elizabeth Cleveland is to make Chicago
her home. For some weeks the manager
Of the Elder Publishing Company has
been IN communication with her relative to
her coming to this city and taking charge
of the editorial department of Literary Life.
A dispatch received this morning states
that all arrangements with Miss Cleveland
have been completed, and that she will come
on at once and take the position named.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30
in. RYAN. CLERK.
HUDSON d Patrick, p. q. june23-4t
LECTURES for NURSES.

Having long siuce felt, as most physicians
nave. the need of good, intelligent, anu trained
nurses propose to deliver a course of lectures
and give such instruction. practically, as Is
necessary upon those things with which every
nurse should be familiar. This will include,
the anatomy, physiology, symptomatology,
cling, dressing blisters, cupping. leechfng,
poultcin{, anemas, use of catheter, clinical
records of temperature, pulse. respiration, &C..
&c, and the use of all instruments necessary
for nurses to have.
Will deliver one lecture each week, at such
an hour and day as may suit best tn largest
number. None will be admitted but those who
can give the highest Testimonials of character.
&c, and must be over % years of age In
structions to colored nurses will be at differ
ent hour
TERMS: Ten Dollars for course of ten lec-
lures, payable one dollar before each lecture
Number limited.
je23 2t B. p. REESE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

NEWPORT NEWS AND MISSISSIPPI VAL
LEY r. -R-The Newport News and Mis-
sissippi Valley Railway has leased the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. This con-
solidation makes grand trunk line under
one management from Newport News to
New Orleans, where it will connect with
the Huntington system to the Pacific ocean.
The consolidation will not affect the present
management of the Chesapeake and Ohio,
as the officers OF that company occupy the
same positions in the Newport News and
Mississippi Valley Railroad.
President G. P. Huntington is reported
as having stated that in less than two years
there will be ten thousand miles of railroad
tributary to Newport News. In a few days
the name of Chesapeake and Ohio will be
dropped, and the road will be known as the
Newport News and Mississippi Valley Rail-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Mr. Cleveland sent his check to the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in
full payment for the transportation by
private train to and from Deer Park. The
company very kindly offered to ed. Fl. -
the president. But the President refused
to be ''dead-headed, and the payment of
his fare was a revelation to the general
passenger agent. so seldom do great men
pay. Mr.. Cleveland has always refused to
accept free passes -Richmond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

BISHOP OF JERUSALEM five years
Of deadlock between Prussia and England
over their respective rights to the appoint
ment OF the Protestant Bishop Of Jeru-
salem, Prussia has decided 10 dissolve the
compact of 1871, under which the two
countries agreed to alternate the appoint
meni, and to found sn Independent Prus-
sian bishopric at the Holy city. 1t is
thought hat DR.. Reitter, the German mis-
sionary, will be the first appointee under
the new order.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

A TOUCH SQUIRREL SToRY-A cor
respondent of the Luray Courier writes
from Madison county, Va: Geo. D. Aylor
was out hunting, when his gun failed to
make fire. While sitting with it across his
knees endeavoring to ascertain the cause, it
accidentally went Off No harm was done
anybody, but on bearing something fall from
a tree he found the bullet had hit and kill
ed squirrel. Mr.. Aylor did not know
there was squirrel anywhere near him. %
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

We learn from private source, that MI.
Edgar Campbell died at his home in Hin
ton, W. Va, on Friday the 18th inst. We
did not learn the cause of his death. Mr..
Campbell was born and raised, and lived,
for many years in Highland county. He
was the brother of Mr. Hanson Campbell
of this place, the only survivor of eight
brothers. Highland Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

THE LUTHERAN GENERAL SYNoD.-The
Lutheran Convention in session at Roam
oke City effected a union Friday on ba-
sis adopted two years ago at Salisbury, N.
G. The General Synod was merged into a
new body, which embraces the Virginia,
West Virginia, North Carolina, South Car
DINA, Mississippi, Tennessee and Holstein
Synods. The Georgia Synod is yet to be
heard from. This general body has been
named ''The United Synod of the Evangel-
ical Lutheran Church in the South"
1t will have under it's care the mission
work at Guntoor, India, and several impor-
tant home mission posts. together with GER.
tain educational and other church enter
prises. In view of the facts that the union
had been consdmmated and that Friday was
the 356th anniversary Of the PRONUNCIATION
of the Augsburg Confession, special
praise service was held that evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Democrats of Staunton and Augusta, who
have so long and so often rallied to victory
under the lead of Capt. Bumgardner, as
Chairman of the County Committee, will
bear in mind that his voice and his steady
forward step will, in all probability, go into
the campaign on a larger field than hereto
fore. Not that you would do less for the
chosen standard-bearer, whoever he may
be, but in the discharge of your whole duty
you should not forget in every phase of the
contest your old and bold and faithful
champion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

ROAD ACROSS THE ENTIRE REPUBLIC
The origin of the Swiss Confederacy dates
back to 1903. But there is a republic named
San Marina, in northeast Italy, which sprang
into existance in AL, of which little thought
has ever bee n taken. The country would
not now be noticed, only that it has been
ostentatiously stated a railroad is to be con-
structed which "will traverse the entire re-
public" This is not SO stupendous an I'M
dertaking, as might be thought, since the
length of tie road will be only twenty
miles, Chicago Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

RANDOLPH MACON CoLLEGE.-Rev, J. A,
Kern, recently elected to the profe ssorship
of biblical literature in Randolph Macon
College, and now in charge of the NJ E.
Church South at Warrenten, will accept and
leave for his new post of duty in September.
W. W. Smith, the new president of Ran
dolph- Macon, is a native of Warrenton, ard
son of the late R. M. Smith, distinguished
as an editor OF several leading papers, nota-
bly, the Richmond Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Mr.. George Gould, the eldest son of Mr..
Jay Gould, has gone to London, it is re-
ported, to wed Miss Edith Kingdom, a
member of Mr.. Augustin Days theatrical
company, now playing successful engage
ment in that city. Miss Kingdom is a Bos-
ton girl, and is said to be beautiful and
ACCOMPLISHED.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

A YOUNG LADY's LONG FAsT.-Miss
Waldron, young lady about nineteen
years old, who resides near Bufords, Va,
completed her forty eighth day of fasting
Monday afternoon. Her only nourishn1ent
has been small quantities of vinegar and
water. Her case puzzles the medical pre-
fession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

GONG HOME ON A BICYCLE.-Mr. j. w.
Garrett, who h I'd been at Washington and
Lee University at Lexington, Va, and who
left there on Friday week for his homo at
Lexington, KY, arrived at Charleston, w.
Va, on last Wednesday, and left there on
his bicycle on Thursday morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

THE FITz- JOHN PORTER BILL GOES TO
THE PREsIDENT.-TheS Senate last Friday,
despite Gen. Logan's hostile eloquence,
passed the Fitz-J ohm Porter bill in the
form in which it came from the House by a
vote of 80 to Ia notable instance of the
,Griumph Of truth and justice, after fight
continued for "a years, over misrepresenta-
ton, partisan prejudice and private spite,
fortified in high places. The bill retores Ger.
Porter to the army, with the rank of col
onel, and places him on the retired list,
but, what is to him of vastly greater i'm
port, it removes from his name the stigma
that was sought to be permanently placed
upon it. A like bill passed both houses in
1884, but was vetoed by President Arthur
in July of that year. A better fate doubt
less awaits it at President Cleveland's
hands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Miners held mass-meeting at Fire Creek,
in Fayette county, W. Va, last week and
decided to withdraw from the unsuccessful
strike The situation and the way they
were treated by other gas coal regions was
discussed pro and con and the meeting de-
cided unanimously in favor of all the
miners in that district returning to work
July list. This ends the Kanawha and
New river strike.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

New UNDERTAKINGS IN THE SOUTH
1t is estimated that fully $50, 600, 900 of
northern and English capital was invested
in new undertakings in the south in the
first three months of tie cuneut year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Mr.. Robert Garrett and Mrs. Garrett
sailed Saturday for Europe on the steamer
Westernland. Among the other passengers
were the widow of the late Geo. B. McClel-
ed from Princeton few days ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Hon. Henry G. Davis has been unani-
mously elected a member of the democratic
national committee for West Virginia to
fill the vacany caused by the removal of
MIR. Lewis Baker from that State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Brooklyn, N. Y, is estimated to have
gained two hundred thousand inhabitants
in the last SIX years. The great bridge, it is
supposed should be credited with much of
the recent growth of Brooklyn, for it carries
over much of the overflow of New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

On Thursday Jas. S Burcham, of Carroll
county, Va, committed suicide by sending
a rifle bullet through his heart. The act
was caused by mental depression brought
about by having security debt to pay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

VERDICT FOR $4,000 DAMAGEs.--At
Roanoke city last Fall John Cottrell, while
in the employ of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company as brakeman Oh the
night shift of the yard crew, in attempting
to make coupling had his left hand
caught between the dead blocks of the
cars, which was so badly mangled that
amputation of the hand was necessary
Soon thereafter silt was instituted against
the railroad company for $40, 900 damages.
In the Hastings Court of Roanoke last
week, the jury rendered verdict of $4,000
damages. The railroad company, by their
counsel, moved the court to set aside the
verdict.
What the Court determined to do we
have not learned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

VIRGINIA MILITARY INsTITUTE.-At the
regular annual meeting of the Society of
Alumni of the Virginia Military Institute
last week the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, A. w.
Hartman, jr.; vice-president, Merriweather
Jones; secretary, e. M. Pendleton; treasur-
er, w. T. Shields. A committee was APP
pointed to erect monument to the late
General William II. Richardson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

The Ronceverte Ne,os says that the cor
ner stone Of Grace M. E. Church South, to
be built at Fort Spring, Greenbrier Co., w.
Va, Yves laid with imposing ceremonies
under the auspices of Rocky Point Masonic
Lodge, on Tuesday, 18th instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Next Saturday, July 3rd, the Democratic
meetings in the County and City will take
place for the appointment of delegates to
the Congressional District Nominating Con-
Vention at Lexington. Let every Demo-
cratic voter feel personal interest and turn
out. Ia addition to the special object in
view, it will be suitable time to begin the
good woi k Of organization-such an organi-
ization IF the party as will poll larger
vote than ever before. It can be done.
Then lie. every Democrat determine on it
accomi lshment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

President Cleselltd left Washington
Friday on the steam yacht Cocsair for a
trip down the Potonf river aid Chesa-
peake bay, and returned 10 Warrington
Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

ONE OFFICIAL SPARED.--The republicans
Va, city councils, have made pretty
clean sweep Of the democratic city officials,
Col. ". E. Cutshaw, the present city
engineer, being the only one nominated for
re.election. Col. Cutshaw has been city
engirecr twelve years, and has done much
to beautify Richmond and make it attrac-
tive. He is native of Harper's Ferry,
West Virginia, and graduate of the Vir-
ginia N ,litary Institute. He commanded
during HE war Cutsbaw's battalion of Con-
federats artillery, and lost a leg in one of
Virgnii engaged
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the STOCK.
i holders of The Valley Mutual Life Asso-
citation of Va. will belheld at their office on
tuesday,, July 20rH, at III O'Clock, A. NJ
je303t CHARLES GSATTAN Secretary
Dalmer's Ex'0r VS.. :Gearhart and
wife. tSc.-In pursuance of decree of the
circuit Court for Augusta county, entered in
this cause, March %, 1882, l shall proceed, at
my office, lin Staunton, on Sattu day, JttIV a.
1856: to make final settlement of the accounts
or Wm j. Nelson, rs trustee for Mrs. Eliza T.
Grever. JOS. A WADDELL Com,r
je30-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Oliver Wendell Holmes says that every
New England deacon ought to see one Der
by day in order to learn what sort of
world this is he lives in. MAN." he adds,
ssis a sporting as well as praying animal.o
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

The Ronceverte Ne,os says that the Cath
olics of Ronceverte are collecting funds to
build church. They have as yet no regular
place of worship.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

A CONTRACT ANNULLED.-The board of
directors of the West Virginia; State peni-
Tertiary recently contracted with Wells
burg tobacco manufacturer to let him have
the Labor of number Of convicts for the
manufacture of cheap cigars. There was
vigorous protest against the contract, and
matter. On Tuesday the contract was an
nulled, and the board of directors pledged
themselves to make no more such agree
ments, West Virginia worlsingmen arc
elated OVER their victory, and so are the
business men Of Wheeling, who took an
active part III securing this result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

DR.. Oliver Wendell Holmes last Friday
received from the University of Edinburgh
the degree of LII. D.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30
JAS. NJ. WILSON.
HnESE a A 4, ID E.urrr. -

Builder and COntractor.
Steam Saw, and Planing-mil Manufactures
and dealer in Flooring. Ceiling, Wood Monid
ings. Window Frames, Sash. Blinds &C., Green
Vile Avenue, adjoining Shomo Building,
june23-Smos. STAUNToN, VA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Mrs. John L. Doggett, of Fincastle, Va,
is one of the Edward heirs, now claiming
several acres of land in Canal street, New
York, valued at many millions of dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30
CHANGE OF FIRM.
STANTON. Va. June d

STAUNToN, Va, June 2lst, 1886,
Having purchased the stock, fixtures and
good will of Messrs. Berkely & Walters, re-
specially solicit the patronage of the public
am prepared to sell a full line of drugs
oils paints, glass. ect.
Mr.. Geo. G. Walters, well known to the
Staunton public, will remain Nth me, and
assist i'll conducting the business. and will
have exclusive control of the prescription de-
partment.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-30

Sue E. Lowaan has beea appointed Post.
master at Kerr's Creek, Rockbridge Co.
in the place of Jos. S. Powell who has re
m9y ed from there.