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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
Tuesday, April 10Th, 1888,


to sell by way of public auction to the highest bid
der that valuable farm which the said George
W. McDailald lately resided Situa- ,zs.assssss
ted Oil both sides OF the Cowpasture smssH sass 80
river III Bath county. Va. ad Joining AsS ysEsa@
the lands of DR.. H. e. Smith, David VsTgsySasss4@a
w. Burger and others; consisting of &sssssSgsssas
the following contiguous tracts Or parcels of land
to wit 1T acres 50 acres 200 acres, 220 acres 3lS
acres, IS acres, and SIS acres, aggregaling LOGS
acres, be the same more or less
This is Que of the best grain farms i'll Bath
county, and admirably adapted to grass A large
portion of the land is first-class River bottom,
much OF the D-laEd and second bottom is clea' ed
anG in good state OF cultivation, and the residue
IS well timbered. There is situated thereon
cOmmodious and comfortable dwelling With all the
usual and necessary cut buildings; co ,venient to
lent to depols on the Chesapeake 4 ONO railroad
and offers peculiar Inducements to any zone wish
ing to purchase first class farm This farm is
susceptible OF being divided into two or more good
small farms, and will be sold either as whole or
in parcels to suit purchasers
Persons desiring to examine these lands will ap-
ply to Lewis f Wood no resides ON the farm, or
for information may apply to the undersigned com
mis,ioners at Warm Springs, Va.
TERMS OF SA LIE Cash in hand sufficient to
pay the costs of said suit and the expenses of sale
and as to the residue of the purchase money a
ments will be given. the purchaser or Purchasers
to execute boz DIS for the deferred Instruments
with good personal security, bearing interest from
the dav of sale, and the legal title Will be retained
as ultimate security. The cash payment will be
made to the III designed, VIM. Nj. McAllister, as
General Receiver of said court,
II. l.. PARISH.
JUHN W. STEPHENSON,
VIM. NJ MCALLlSTER,
Special Commissioners
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
OFFICE,
u ST.UNTON Va Mar h god 1893


" STAUNToN, Va Mar h 22d 1888.
Nancy J. McAlpine, pltf, and Darwin Bias law.
Admir- Of Benz. +. Via. decd; Emma Virginia Fay.
lor tnee vid),. and VIM Taylor her husband ;
Mary e. Dudley nee Via) and W. w.
Dudley her husband; John F, Via;
Fannie P Staples tnee via) and A. F. Staples
her husband; Virginia G Via; VIM. M Via;
Ella l.. Via; James S Via; and Aubrey
Via. Ebert Via and BENJAMIN +. Via. the three
last nan ed being infants under q years of age, and
j. Ryan. Guardian ad Item Of said infants de-
PENDANTS in the suit in chancery pending in the
Circuit Court Of Augusta under the style of Nc
Alpine. N. j VS.. Was Admir-, &c, TAKE NOTICE
that. in pursuance of order thei Elm entered on
the 18th OF November, 1887, l shall at my office in
StauntOn. on SATURDAY, TIE s DAY OF APRIL
1888, proceed to take state and settle an account
showing the transactions Of Darwin Bashaw, as
ADM of B f. Via, decd; the real estate OF said
decedent with the conditions Of the title thereto;
the annual rental and fee simple value of said
realty. and the liens binding thereon in the order
of their priority. together with such other matters
as may deem pertinent OF any party in interest
may require. Given under my hand this 22d OF
March, 1888. J. w. GREEN SMITH,
Com'r in Chy for CIR. CT. of Aug usta
WHITE & GORDON, D. q. mar23 st
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

well versed in the law, that no individual
or committee had right to hold this
large sum OF money belonging 80 munic-
jpality. unless they were bonded officers.
L also stated that would not give bond,
and therefore thought the money should
be turned over to the Treasurer. who was
a bonded officer. had this fund in my
possession about three and one-balf
months, nearly one half of which time
was doing my utmost to have it put in the
hands of the Treasurer. The cash belong
ing to the sinking fund was not invested
by me, for the reason that the city had
$40 500 Of S per cent. bonds redeemable at
pleasure of the Council Nov. 1st, 'S6.
These bonds were exempted from city tax
and bearing 8 per cent. interest beside,
| which made them equivalent to a ct per
cent. debt against the city. This being
the case thought it desirable that they
should b. taken up, and as [ knew the
city could not borrow $40 SEQ in cash to
take up these bonds, | thought it best to
hold on to the money, and l did arrange.
not without some difficulty. with MIR.
Thomas A. Bledsoe, Cashier Of the Ma
tional Valley Bank. to let me have the
,, amount CT money necessary tctth the cash
on hand, to take up the above described
bonds. Had the city had the credit to
up these bonds Nov. 1, '06, would have
been compelled to have paid $4,000 for
Stauuton bonds, (sixesl and they are to-day
dull sale at par or 800 having bought
them myself in the last few months at par,
and only consepting to do so at that figure
because l was assured by the party from
whom | purchased that if l wished to
realize on them in few months, be would
take them back at price paid. Had | in
vested the cash in the sinking fund In
these bonds at s106, the city would have
lost about $3.50 on the investment. Now
every one in Staunton knows | am not a
fnancier as Mr.. Tams Is, but to d layman
like myself who has rather crude Ideas
about financial matters, it looks like did
about the best thing that could have been
done with the cash in the sinking fund.
Noao for the great slip
Mr.. Tams says:
ssBut the greatest slip he made was in his
assertions and conclusions in regard to the
following items. He says: Now in connec-
ton with the question of finances, Council
man. fails to make any reference to the fact
that the counoil since it went into office, has
derived from other than usual sources, very
large sums Of money, viz:
1. Jno. NJ Carroll, late
Treasurer .....$ S,C56.S1
2. Cushing tickets, over
estimated value. -. 3,1S2.o0
3. Delinquent land tickets. 3,432. 40
S14,67401
4. Actual resources of 1887
over estimated res
Ources, ............ 0,li4oo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

The local interest gets the best of the
general interest in the matter Of tc-day's
VINDlCAToR. If our friends miss any
thing they expected to see there, they will
see the reason why.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

VIRGIMIA-N yACATI0N.---In the Clerks
Office of the Court OF Hastings for the city
of Staunton. March 22d, 1888.
Frank Harlow I'D VIM. D Runnels, Sergeant of
the city OF StauntOn, and as such administrator of
Abigail Davis, decd, Plaintiffs.
Against
J. M. Harlow, W L yesterday, and Mary Ann
Rasterd:ly his wife, Thomas Harlow, the children
heirS-aT-law and distributes OF Abigail CovingtOn
decd, the names aud residences of whom are I'M
known, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to partition the lands in
the city Of Staun ton, OF which Abigail Davis died
seized and ii partition be found impracticable to
SSH the same and distribute proceeds among
parties entitled thereto. and to settle the personal
estate OF said Abigail Davis. deceased. and dis =
tribute the same among parties entitled thereto
And it appearing by affidavit filed that j NJ.
Harlow, " -. L. yesterday and Mary Ann his wife,
Thomas Harlow. the children heirs at-law aud dis
tributes of Abigail Covington. decd the names OF
whom are unknown, ale non-residen's OF this
State is ordered that they do appear here within
one month after due publication of this notice and
do what is necessary to protect their interests.
Teste, NEWTON ARGENBkiGHT,
G. NJ Cochran, Jr D q. Clerk.
Hudson & Patrick L. Il
A c. Braxton, pa marc. limo
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
FRIDAY MORNING. MAR. %. 1858.

If Hon. John S. Wise is in earnest in
his letter opposing Mahones autocratic
power, be is doomed. If be is not in earn
est, the Kickers had better increase their
vigilance for there is mischief in the air.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

Published every Friday. Price 81 per year: 81
for six months, and so cents for monos-invaria-
bly, in advance.
Transient advertisements 10 cents per line each
insertion. Contracts for longer terms made at the
counter.
Local circulation in Augusta, Rockbridge Rock
ingham, Allegheny, Highland and Bath counties.
Gives general and local news: stories and mis-
cellany reliable commercial reports.
Fl. @. TINsLEY.
A. S. MORTON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
REAL ESTATE SALES.

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE -Pur
- suant to decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county rendered on the 9th day of No
vember, l. Sc, in the cause OF Tie National Valley
Ba ak of Staunton. vs. William d Anderson Trus
lee & ais. will Sc at public auction in front oil
the Courthouse in StaunIOn, Va. on
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
EDWARD FCHOLS,
Commissioner

I, j. N Ryan, Clerk OF the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county do holeby certify that Edward
foreeoing cause has duly executed the bond re-
CURED according to law. Given under my hand
this 18th d1y OF September, 1887.
j. n. RYAN,
marie st Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

I hereby announce myself eand date for re-
election, this spring, to the Office of COMMON
wEALTH's ATTORNEY for the City of Staunton,
and res pectfully solicit the support of my fellow
citizens in the coming election.
MARI tide A. Z. BRAAION,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
CITY TREASURER.

respectfully announce myself candidate for
re- election to the position of CITY TREAS JRER, and
the support of my fellow ctlz ems in the coming
election
MARI tide ARISIA HOGE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
Combination Fence Machines

can be furnished to
DEALERS. SAwMILL MEN, AND FARMERS
by ]. NJ HENKLE s. co. Gen. Agents for Va.
Farmers can form cubs of or 6 and buy one
Jointly. it only weighs 500 lbs. and can easily be
moved from farm to farm. Parties can see the
machine and how it works, and get any further
particulars by calling on J, NJ. Henkle, or
LYNN & co,
mar2s Staunton, Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

In the Clerks office OF the Circuit Court of Bath
county. Va March 9th, 1888.
l. A q. Cleek, clerk of the said court, do hereby
cel tlfy that VIM. M. McAllister, che General He
cever OF the said court is authorized by the decree
of the September term, 1887, pronounced IN the
Geo. W Mcdonald, &C., to receive from the .pur-
chaser the cash payment on the above described
lands 4. u. CLEEh,
mario At Cle1k.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

The undersigned Commissioners. duly appointed
by the Circuit Court of Bath county, by decree
pronounced by said court on the 9th day of Sep
TENDER, 1887, in the chancery cause therein pend
George B. Revercomb, VS.. George ". McDanald
ard others, will, by virtue of said decree, proceed
at the front door OF the courthouse of said cOun-
ty, at Warm springs, Va, on
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
NOTICE TO DRUGGISTS.
Important to Farm ers!

am now prepared to furnish FERTILIZERS
OF HE BES GRADES, for all Spring crops
JAS. II. BLACKLEY,
mar23 4W
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

1UESUU4, dVTtt 1VJt' 1oOoi
County Court Day),
the following tract of land. situated s.ssaasaaA.
near Miboro Depot in Bath County, EsssssssssA
containing by actual survey $40 acres XESyasSsA
and is the Grove half OF a larger vyIgasaA$<
tract OF $50 acres patented to Van @SsaszsszS
Swearer ger as 3S3 acre S, which was purchased of
Samuel Ebberd. by John Grove Jr, ard John
Frazier, and divided by them, each getting $40
acres: FraZer's half being the southern half of
the survey nearest the Depot, and Groves half
being the Northern Ii aif of the survey.
TERMS OF SALE Cash in hano on day CT sale
sufficient to pay costs OF suit and expenses OF sae.
and balance upon credit OF one, two, and three
proved personal security and the legal title retain
ed as ultimate security. -
y" - JOHN W. STEPHENS N,
Special Commissi, ner.
The bond required in the decree of sale in the
above mentioned cause has been properly executed
this 18th day of March, 1883. o,n -
mar94t a. U.ChGhh' Cieik'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
CITY SERGEANT.

To The Voters Of the city Of Stanton.
hereby respectfully announce myself a candi-
date for the office of City Sergeant and earnestly
ask the support of my fellow citizens and promise,
if elected, a faithful discharge of the duties.
march9-tde LOGAN TURNER.
1 respectfully announce myself candidate for
re election to The office of CITY SERGEANT for he
city OF Staunton 1 take this occasion to return
thanks for the many kndnesSess OF my felloW-cti-
ZenS in the past and solicit their support in the
approaching election
MARI tde* W d. RUNNELS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
WezU advertisements.

NOTICE TU THE FORMER PATRONS, AND
IN the farmers of South River Township av-
ing sold my Percheron horse. FAIR LIGHT"
AA am on the eve of starting west to buy an
<EHssA other. and will try nv best to please
k&Na them equally as well with another horse
-4SosA~ Will be back home between LIST and 9Th
of April. B. F. SMITH.
n,ar23-2t
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marie st

4 COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A vALUAgLE
" FARM ON THE GOWPASTURE RIVER
In BATH COUNTY, VA.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
CONMONWEALTH's ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce A. Fl. FULT
for MAYOR OF the city of StauntOn.
feb24 ide
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

To the ToterS Of the Citl, Of Stanton:
I respectfully announce myself candidate 10.
MAYOR at the ensuing city election.
marie tde* W. G, STRAGGHAN,
respectfully announce myself candidate fol
MAYOR OF the City of StaUntGn
mar9-tde SAMUEL s, SMELTZER.
We are authorized to announce A. Fl. FULTZ
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
Friday, Apraz 9Th, at IL NJ, 1888,

Friday, Apral 9Th, at II NJ, 1888,
in Staunton, in front of the County Courthouse OF
Augusta county, tract OF land con ssssssssssssss
tanning AS acres. rood and 80 poles, "A
more or less; 1t being portion fthe MEaS5asSak,
lads owned by samuel Dinkle. bSTSSg5Eaassss
decd, remaining after assignment OF &ssSSsGs.asS
the widows dover.
The land is situated on North River, about one
mile below the village of Mt. Sol0n and is worth
the attention of those desiring to purchase land.
being well watered and convenient to churches,
school, postoffice. &c
TEkMS:-Une eighth cash in hand on the day of
sale and the residue payable in one, two aud three
years from day of sale, with interest from date.
with personal security. and the title retained as
Ultimate security; but the purchaser may dispense
with personal security by paying oLe-third down
and the balance as above stated
B. NJ. WALES JR.
CHARLES + KEMPER,
marc It Commissioners.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE.

We are authorized to announce W. H. GOODE
for the office Ot COMMISsIOS ER OF RBvENUE for
the city of stanton. febA-tde
/ respectfully announce myself candidate Tor
COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE for the City OF
Stanton j. W. Abby.
MARI tide
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

TINsLEY g. MORTON, Proprietors.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
v REAL ESTA rE-By virtue OF decree rem
dered IN the Circuit Court of Augusta county, at
May rerm 1885. in the chancery cause of Cole ct.
ais vs. Dinke ct ais, we will. Commissioners
appointed by said decree, proceed to sell at public
auctiOn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

|
When Judge Grattan closed, President
| Todd and Secretary Pratt were sent for
and went IL. They made the official offer
1 to the committee of the use of the Fair
| Grounds, and all its buildings Except the
| ice-9ouse and resideEce) free of any cost,
| or responsibility il case of fire or accident;
the privilege Of digging pits for furnaces
| On the grounds, and the privilege OF max
| inc such changes in the RotuGda as had
| been spoken OF.
| Messrs Harman and Burke we're heard
| on the sui Jet of local transportation ana
| livery rates, which they offered at Inc
least possible figure.
Col. W. l.. Bumgaldrer was next heard.
lie assured the committee that the Con-
ference should have 400 tents. Ii the
State could not furnish them the citizens
, of Stanton would hire them.
The members Of the press made formal
cffer of the use Of their columns to the
Assembly for all its advertising, religious
notices, and so forth, free OF cost.
The Express companies offered the free
delivery of all PACKAGES at the Fair
Grounds.
ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
At night the city council met and
adopted a resolution pledging itself to de-
the following, free of cost to the Assem-
bly. should it meet here:
TO put up and keep burning SIX electric
lamps on the grounds.
To change the piping ard furnish water
in apy quantity desired
To furnish strong police force for the
grounds.
To make good road bed on the ap-
proachts to the grounds.
After the adjournment of the council,
Mr. Bargamin, the mover of the resolu-
tion communicated it to the committee.
The Conference Committee on Wednes-
day morning, before leaving, adopted the
following paper which they left with the
press for publication:
.sWe the Committee appointed to view the
eaveral locations offered for our General Con-
ference in 1889, take this opportunity of
expressing our appreciation Of the cordial re.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

MAYOR.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-03-23

THE GREAT BLIZZARD IN NEW YORK
i has kept us from going on as early as
usual, but as soon as the slush and mud is cleare
shall
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
A COFFIN CRANK.
An Eccentric Old Woman Who Dies In
Coffin Once a Week

An Eccentric Old Woman Who Dies In
Coffin Once a Week.
WILMINGTON, Mass, Nov. 80 There is
one lady in this part Of the country who
enjoys ''trying on" new collins That &C.
centric individual is the pretty millionaire
widow OF the late eccentric DIR. Hitler.
Her deceased husband was content TO
have his coffin placed in the house where
he could see it aud guard il from injury.
She cant get along without lying in her
costly caskct every week or so. This is
the manner in which she ascertains the
"tit'' Of the coffin: Rising very early she
takes bath and robing herself in the
finest OF lace undertaking she puts ON an
expensive white satin dress, which she
has made for her burial robe. Her hair
is combed away from her forehead and
fairly sparkles with diamonds. Throwing
a mantle over her finery she rides away 10
the workshop. A large mirror is sus-
pended directly over the coffin. Under
the mirror, and above the pullcys, is q
snow white silk hammock in which she is
placed by her attendants. When all is
ready she gives the signal and the ham.
mock and its contents are let down into
the carved mahogany coffin. Here Mrs.
Hitler lies for several minutes, looking up
into the mirror overhead and giving
orders as TO details OF laying out. When
everything is arranged TO suit her she
sassy: 81 wish could die now. Then |
should know that everything would be all
right. This waiting is torture" Having
been fitted to her coffin she is raised out
again, gets out Of the hammock, goes home
and changes her clothes.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
A MADMAN's CRIME.
He Shoots His Best Friend and Spreads
Terror Generally.

AtIToI AeutTdllNs
RALEIGH, n. c., Nov 23.-About 3
O'Clock yesterday morning, near Hartford,
Perquimans County. a murder was COM
mitted by man named Henry Lowe, who
ordinarily was considered an idiot but had
occasionally had paroxysms Of violent
mania. On election day he applied to
vote, but was rejected because he had not
registered, which greatly affected him.
He was living with Mr.. Matt Wood. Of
Parquimans County, and yesterday morn.
ing, Just before day, he knocked at the
bedroom door Of Mr.. Wood, and being re-
fused admittance fired through the door,
striking Mr.. Wood la the face. lie then
burst in the door aud fired another shot at
Mr.. Wood, inilicting fatal wound in the
breast, from which Mr. Wood died immc-
diately. Lowe then turned upon his
brother, who had come in, and fred at
him, striking and breaking his arm. lie
then sought Mrs. Wood, who, with her
children. escaped from him. Two neigh
bors came in, aroused by the. commouon,
and met Lowe In the yard with his pistol,
which WIS empty. When he saw them he
commenced TO run, but upon being halted
aud warned Of his danger, and a rifle pro.
scented, he stopped aud was arrested. lie
was then taken 10 jail.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
Charlie. TIn.Ier.s Arre.i.

CrNorSSArI, o., Nov. 23.-The arrest
yesterday in London, England, OF Charles
Tinker, the youthful bank iorser, was
made through information given by him
self in letter TO WIN. Hopkins, OF this
city, one Of his companions. How the de.
tectiycs obtained the letter is their secret,
but Il WIS obtained, and II told the adj.
drcs OF his tailor ia London. Through a
request by Gov. Foraker 30 Secretary Bay
ard. the American Minister in London was
asked TO secure 1nklcrs arrest, and il WIS
done. Tinkleris not yet twenty-one years
Of age. He was collector for the Bod
mann tobacoo-housc, and in September
last forged three checks Of 5000 each,
presented them ut bank and obtained the
money and left, saying he was going to
follow bookmaking nj the races. The
forgery was not discovered until the checks
were returned about November ]. A
Young German girl named Meier went
with tinker. II is said that a sister OF
hers died Of grief few days ago, and that
Tinkler's mother is insane from grief over
the downfall Of her Son.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-24
New Orleans Grocery MARKET.

A late telegram last night gives the New
Orleans grocery market as follows Coffee
quiet but firm; Rio, common 10 prime,
l3l@i7c Rice steady, with good do.
mand; ordinary TO prime, 3i@5lc.
sugar-opcn kettle easy; strictly prime,
J65 i-iGc; fully fair to prime, ll.l0c
l5-lOc; good fair, I il-lGc; good common
70 far, il@iic; common, Hole; in
icrior. Age; centrifugal, active, firm anil
higher plantation graduated, q 1850
G.c choice, Oi@0 7.lGc; of white, 0lCo
3-l6c, gray white. COS lice; choice
yellow clarified, 9 l-l0Cr &c. prime yellow
clarified, lb.lG@Gc, of yellow clarified,
Ole; seconds, IsC5 7.lGc.
Molasscs- Quiet but steady; open kettle
fair, &c; strictly prime. $50 iOr; good
prime, 35Ct37c, prime, $40, Sc; good fair,
go 2Sc. fair 25la26c; good common, 23@.
90; common, 2Otd22c, Louisiana ccntriiu-
gal, strictly prime, 2id25c; good prime,
$50 lpc, fair, lSa lGc; good common, llc,
inferior, OCallc; syrup. 2ja3lc.