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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
ARRESTED IN PAGE FOR A MURDER IN Lou.

ARRESTED IN PAGE FOR MURDER IN Lou.
DoUN.-On Saturday last Tom Oiden alias
Thomas Jackson (oolored) was arrested al
Fox-Mountaiu ore-bank, in Rockingham
county, by Sheriff j. N. Chapman, of Page
county, upon the charge of killing William
Broyles (colored), near Middleburg, Lou
doun county, Va, in the spring of 1886
He confesses the act, but says it was done
in self-defense in drunken row by strik
ing him ON the head with stick.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

BETTING ON CLEvELAND.-Edwar
Kearney, millionaire business man and
leader in the New York County Democracy
organization, has bet So, 900 even that Grow
er Cleveland, if renominated, will be Re
$50, 900 that Mr.. Cleveland will be -nomi
mated and reelected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

The Washington correspondent of the
Alex. Gazette says
In the House to day Saturday Mr.. Yost
of Virginia, republican, assisted by all the
other Virginia members, democrats aud re-
publcans, made fight for the bill giving
a lady from the Valley of Virginia, the
widow of Major r. II. Kirby, of the Semi
mole war, pension of $50 mouth. The
bill was passed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
The Republican party to John Sherman

Fry Farmer was riding on coal Car that
was coupled 70 the engine at Raymond
City. this Stats, last week; the fireman of
the engine une ,uosd tue car from the en-
giue, when Mr.. Farmer attempted to step
to the engine and fell aud was run over by
the Car, breaking his neck and back, killing
him Instantly He had been married only
about two months -Greenbrier ~. Ho.)
Independent, Feb. 23rd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Mr.. fuckers APPoINTMENT.-Gov
Wilson, of West Virginia, has appointed
Mr.. Beverly Tucker to take charge of the
interests of the State in relation to the bill
now pending in Congress with reference to
returning the taxes imposed by the genera
government on the several States and Terri
tories as war tax.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

The Senate passed bill originating in
the House requiring ths commissioner Of
agriculture to have all fertilizers sold in
this State analysed. Another bill was
passed requiring the result Of such analysis
to be marked upon each bag or package OF
fertilizers sold iu Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Mr.. Cleveland attends faithfully to his
duties, aud does not seem to be the least
disturbed about the political outlook. The
country knows his record, which his ad-
minlstratlon has given them, and his plat
form, IN MS wise and judicious message, is
before them. That is all they want. In
him they have cautious, courageous and
wise statesman, and patriot who has done
his pest to bring peace, good feeling and
reconciliation to the country.
Washingtonian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

The colored people of Augusta, Ca, are
displaying great interest In the great ex
position to be held in that city next fall.
they have already subscribed several thou.
sand dollars towards the enterprise, and
propose to make an exhibit which will re-
dect credit on their race.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland at the Sub-trOp
Ical Exposition.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, February 23.-Yes-
terday's lowering clouds vanished during
the night and to-day furnished typical ex-
ample of Florida's winter sunshine. The
Presidents party rose early, aud after
breakfasting were escorted in carriages to
the Sub Tropical Exposition, which they
inspected thoroughly before the general
public was admitted. Great surprise was ex-
pressed by all at the opuleuce and variety
of the flowers and fruit displayed, and
especially at the oranges and characteristic
sub-tropical plants. In the rustic building,
containing the exhibits of fernando, Pasco,
and Citrus counties full-sizsd orange-tree,
covered with blooms and containing about
one hundred oranges, had been placed near
the platform. which Mrs. Cleveland ascend
ed, and she enjoyed for the first time the
experience of plucking orange blossoms and
oranges from tree. She tossed to the
President the first orange she picked, but
his hands were not quick enough, and he
caught it on his nose. She offered him an
other, but he declined, saying that man
got into trouble long lime ago by accept
ing fruit plucked and offered by a woman.
Here Mrs. Cleveland enjoyed an oppor-
tunity of cutting pineapples from the stem,
and she did whatever was proposed with
sort of girlsh glee. A tame fawn was pre-
scented to her, and will bs forwarded to the
White House by express.
Gifts in endless variety, consisting chiefly
of flowers and fruits, we're made to the
presidential party by officers of the expo
sition, commissioners, and individual con-,
tributors, ard much space in the car was
filled by these when the start was made for
St. Augustine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

The issue of the coming campaign is not,
as Sherman and his followers would have
the people believe, between free trade and
protection, but rather between high tariff
and a growing surplus, and reduced tariff
and diminished surplus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
Trustee's Sale of Real Estate

Pursuant to deed of trust executed by W.
ii. Kelley and A. w. Paxton on the 4th day of
August, 1885, recorded in the Clerks Office of
Augusta County Court, Deed Book lO4 page
l3O, | will sell at public auction, in the town
OF Greenville, on
Monday. the 10Th day of March, 1888,
The following property, to.wit:
A HOUSE AND LOT IN GREENvILLE.
lying on Main Street. adj Joining William F.
Smith, and containing SO poles with a res. rya-
ton OF l5f alley to be take off the South side
of said lot. and occupied by Messrs. Kelley
and Paxton as cabinet and carpenter shop
TIE r NJ s @ AS III. The proceeds after pay
ment of costs to be applied to the debt Of
Nichols. Shepard & Co., creditors secured in
the deed of trust. VIM A BURNETT
Trustee for Nichols, Shepard q Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

The tornado which passed over Wander
burg and adjoining Indiana counties Friday
afternoon did great damage. Dwellings,
barns, stables, fences and orchards have
greatly suffered. A church in Armstrong
township was almost destroyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

During a temperance sermon at Pittsburg
last Sunday night Rev. Father Caneville, of
st. Mary's Church, denounced the saloon
keepers, and said no good Catholic would
sell liquor, or 60 on the bond of liquor
dealer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

At Roanoke city last Friday night, bur-
glars entered the whisky house of David
Lawson 6 Son, bored the safe just at the
lock, blew it open, and robbed it of $50 in
cash and $500 in jewelry, The burglars
effected entrance through side window.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
4 I'm ~ rt 10

IN mig HIaHU county.
In pursuance of q decree of the Circuit Court
OF highland county, rendered at the April
Term, 1852. In the chancery cause OF W. NJ
Chew against VIM. 8. Thompson, the UNDER
signed Commissioners therein named will
proceed. on
Tuesday, the 9Th day Of March, 1888
in front OF the courthouse of Highland coun-
ty. to sell at public auction to the highest bid
der the following tracts of land, to-wit:
1t THE HOME PLACE,
consisting of three tracts of So acres l rood and
81 poles; . acres and rood; and AZ acres. all
lying on Jackson's River, in the county of
Highland. upon which is situated the DWELL
ing house and mill.
I'd. A Tract of Mountain Land, containing
1876 ACRES, lying short distance from the
Home place. All this land is pretty fair river
land.
TERMS:-Euoughc cash in hand to pay the
costs of suit and expenses of sale, and for the
residue of the purchase money a credit will be
given OF one two and three years, by the pur-
chaser executing bonds With good approved
personal security, bearing interest from day
of sale and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. C.P. JONES
l.. H. STEPHENSON,
loo zJ-4W Comm'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

From the time General Malone, as pres
ident of the Norfolk and Western Rail.
road managed that road as his own private
property, his selfimportance has been i'm
mense, and his egotism phenomenal, but
that his "cheek" exoels either is proved BY
the fact that he has prepared the following
resolution, aud tells his jackmen to have il
adopted at the coming State convention oil
his party:
THAT this convention cordially endorse
the manifesto laid before the national com.
mittee, at their meeting in the city OF
Washington, D. c., on the 9Th of Decem.
Der last, signed by the Hon. Messrs.
Bowen, Brown, Bowden, Brow aud
Gaines"
The manifesto" referred to is simply
and solely request, signed by the Con-
gressmen named, that the national republi-
can committee recognize General Malone
as the head of the republican party in Vir-
ginia.-AleC. Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

"Papa, what do printers live on?" fWhy
do you ask, my son?" "Becouse 1 heard
you say you had been taking the paper for
two years and hadn't paid cent"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Dispatches from Brownsville, Tex, say
that Deputy Sheriff Coy was attacked at E
Cuero ranch by five bandits. He killed foul
of them and badly wounded the other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Mr.. George M. Jones has been selected
president of the Lynchburg Cotton Mill
Company, and Col. J. W. Watts, secretary
and treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
COMMISSIONER OFFICE.

~ Staunton, Feb. 3rd, 1888.
M. G. Hartman,
VS.,
Albert Morgan &C.
All persons interested in the foregoing cause
pending in the Hastings Court of Staunton,
are notified that Will proceed, at my office.
in Stanton, on the
Sth day of March neat,
to take an account showing the state OF the
title to the premises in questionable amount
of purchase money still due and unpaid by r.
G. Bickle's Executor, and II the Two bonds OF
Bickle turned over to M. G.. Hartman are still
unpaid whether said Bickle has offsets against
the same, &C.. &C which accounts are directed
to be stated by an order of reference In this
cause entered January q. 1883:
JNO. NJ. KINNEY,
febS-4w. Comm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Why shall not the people of the South
bs as free to have n voice in making the
laws which shall govern this country AS the
people in the North and West?' "-Mgh.
land Recorder
All! Why? Simply because a solid mass
of ignorant negroes, led by few white
men, stand ever ready to snatch from us
cur Anglo-Saxon civilization and substitute
in its place a cross between African bar.
barism and carpet-bag and scalswag civli-
alton. To this the people Of Virginia will
never consent, even if they do have to re.
liuquish some of the dearest rights and du-
tifs of free oitiz ans. Charlottesville Chroa-
icle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

The National Democratic Convention
will meet in st. Louis, No., on Tuesday,
June 9Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Uutil Blaine says: II will not accept the
nomination uuder any oircu instances, lit
viii be vain TO regard him as out Of the
fight for the Republican nomination for the
presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Geo. Waddle, Of Bland county, was ar.
rested at Wytheville last Friday charged
with passing counterfeit money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

The Norfolk Landmark asks this CUES.
tioD:
"Does anybody really feel that James G
Blaine, of Maine, is not going TO be the Re-
publican candidate in 1882"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Up to the present fifty-ons Conversions
are reported as the result of the reeFing at
Bethel Church, two and a-half miles south
of Lewisburg. -Greenbrier( W. Vo.) hide
pendent, Feb. 23rd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
feb S-4M.
OFFICE,
stanton, Va, Feb'y 3, 1883.
Tampbell's Ex'r vs.. Campbell &C.,

and
MIcsie's Admir- VS.. CampbelIs EXT &c.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause
are hereby notified that have fixed upon the
oh day Of March, neat,
to state an account showing the number of
acres of land In the "Paddy's Knob tract,
which have been lost by the petitioner, j. K.
Eryine and the value thereof, what steps IL
any, he took to protect him.elf against such
loss the amount of the tax lien for which said
land was sold, &c an account of the TRANSACT
tions of Granville Eastman. as trustee in this
cause and the accounts required by the de-
crees in this cause. JOHN M. KINNEY,
feb Saw Comm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
The Danger Ahead.


Have the democrats of Virginia carefully
considered the full import and scope of the
last manifesto of General Malone as to the
future of parties in our State? We have
heretofore published and commented in the
Adrance on his exact language, but it will
bear frequent repiton. Read what he says
as follows to his party:
'In 1889 we are to have State election,
comprising State off GERS, full House Of
Delegates, and twenty-one members of the
Senate. The Legislative then to be elected
not ouly re.apportions the State for repre-
sentation in the General Assembly, but ap-
portious it for Constitutional convention,
if Constitutional Convention shall be or
dered at the election in November next, as
it most likely will be. Ii we lose in that
fight, the party here goes down forever. If
we win. as we may, with MIR. Sherman as
President, We shall regain control of every
department OF Safe government, and can
hold it.
eve can only hope to win in that para
mount contest, when we have an admin: stra-
ton at Washington that will heartily stand
by US and give us its powerful aid, actively
and earnestly. All this we would, l am
sure, have at the hands of Mr.. Sherman and
most likely at the hands of any other man
in the Presidency, except Mr.. Blaine"
Now, we consider that correct diagnosis
of the whole case, and it is made by one of
the most astu'e politicians in the country.
If the republican party can elect Sherman
President in 1885, We may bid farewell to
democracy in Virginia, in the south and in
the colatrg. for years 90 come. If, on the
other hani. the repub leans are defeated,
the party ''goes dnwn forever"
But the fist disaster will be far worse in
Virginia than any whefe else in the country.
What greater calamity could befall this
good old State thin to have its whole sys-
tenn Of o0usi tuition and Laws changed, its
congressional and judicial districts rear
ranged, and all of it under the direction of
John Sherman and General Malone? May
the shades of the great departed deliver US
from such calamity. But a bstter, and,
in fact, the only way to get out of such a
calamity or rather to avoid it, is to organ.
ize the democratic party in the State on a
sound democratic platform, and so to prac-
tical work for a victory. If this matter is
not properly considered and determined on
at an early day we can have NO assurance
whatever of democratic victory next fall,
and much less in 1889 when the whole for
tunes of the State will be invoived-
Lynchburg Aavvnce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

B. G. Rust has sold his iron property,
near Vaughn's Summit, Page county, Va.
to j. S. Lewis, of Baltimore, for $1,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
APPEARANCES ARE OFTEN DEoE1rru

APPEARANCES ARE OFTEN DECEITFUL
From the amount of splitting, mewing
ye-owling, and caterwauling going on a
this time in the attic of the Republican
party in this State, and the way that tht
fur is made to fly, it might very naturally
be inferred that war of determination i.
ding on, but it may be that it is only theil
feline mode of expressing their love fol
each other, and that their number is not
being diminished, but increased. We
would guard the Democrats against being
deceived by these seemingly hostile dem
onstrations, and to be careful to muster
their whole strength for the hour of action
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

MIR. DEPEw PRoPHEsIEs.-Hon. Chaun-
cey III. Depew, president of the Central
Hudson Railroad, says he is not candidate
for president and does not want to become
one. President Cleveland, he says, will be
renominated by his party, and Governor
Hill will again run for governor of New
York. Mr.. Depew thinks that a deadlock
of candidates in the republican convention
is possible, and then the nomination of
Blaine with hurrah may follow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

The Chicago Tribune is most pronounce
ed Republican journal. A few days since
it contained the following suggestive valen-
tine:
John Sherman to the Republican party !:
Well, now you've heard from Mr. Blaine,
II seems to me his meanings ain,
His claim on you he doth resign
Why can't be your valentine?
The Republican party to John Sherman:
fear me. John, must decline
To take You for my valentine,
Your consistency I've long admired,
And yet, good John, you make me tired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Thomas J. Starke, venerable citizen q
Richmond, died Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

G. A. Bruce, dealer in confectioneries and
fancy groceries, Lynchburg, has made an
assignment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

THE MADISON MURDER!-A gentleman
from Madison county in Luray the latter
part of last week related the details of a
shocking tragedy that occurred on the
Blue Ridge near the Page line last Thurs
day night, the exact locality being one of
the widest and most unfrequented of the
mountainous regions in the State. 1t ap-
pears that last fall man named Frank
| Thomas was arrested, charged with bigamy,
but who some time afterwards escaped
| from JAIL and had since been eluding ar
rest. 1t was well-known that he was lurk-
| ing in the Ridge, and that he had avowed
his determination not to be recaptured. On
the night named, information having been
received as to his probable whereabouts,
Deputy Sheriff Finks, accompanied by three
men, went to arrest the fugitive. He was
found at the house of one Thomas Parks,
surrounded by four men, all of whom, it
appears, were armed and anticipating a
probable attack. A man named Jim Dod-
SOD, one of the Sheriff's posse, was the first
to enter the house, and was shot dead as
he did so, ell of the men firing at him. Be-
fore Thomas and his men, whose names
are Thomas Parks. Isaac Nicholson, and
Morgan Dodson, could reload, the Sheriff
and his men entered and captured the out
laws. Dodson, as above stated, expired in
stantly, and his body was cared for as we'll as
possible under the circumstances. The
prisoners were all taken to the Courthouse
and safely lodged in Jail. The conduct Of
the Sheriff and his men is highly commend
ed.-Page Courier, Feb. 23rd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

Mr.. HOPKINS AND THE PREsIDENT.-
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81 -Rspresentatiye
Hopkins, the Labor Congressman from the
Lynchburg district, in Virginia, escorted by
General Tracy, of New York, had an inter
view, by appointment, with the President
day or two ago. The Virginian, as he
took the Presidents extended hand, said he
was glad to shake it and hoped it would be
that of the next as well as of the present
President. Mr.. Cleveland smiled at this,
but said he didn't know about the express
ed hope. Mr.. Hopkins replied that he,
Hopkins, at least knew enough about it to
know that it was sincere. Mr.. Hopkins
told the President that he, as he had right
to do, had put construction on his tariff
reform message which was entirely salts
factory to himself. This seemed to amuse
Mr Cleveland very much. and he laughed
at it heartily, shaking all over He and the
President then had quite talk about the
condition of labor in Virginia and in the
country at large. The interview was
very agreeable one to Mr.. Hopkins, aud an
appointment was made for another one at
an early date.-Cor. of tie Alexandria
Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

A LARGE A ND CONVENIENTLY AR.
"A RANGED DWELLING for rent on
Lewis Street Apply to GEO. s. WALKER oD
7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

hR. Il. l.. HENKEL
~ "a II. Main Street,
STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE HoURs.-Morning-begin at o and
end at 10. Afternoon-begin at and end of q
N1ght-Degin at and end at 8. feb 0-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

WILLIAM II. BARNUM, Chairman,
FREDERICK Q. PRINCE, Secretary,
National Democratic Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-29

House bill to amend the act to regulate
the practice of medicine aud surgery came
up as the special order.
Mr. Reed offered substitute, which was
rejected. The bill was then passed, and it
now goes to the Governor.
Among other bills passed in the House
Monday, WAS the House bill to secure to
clerks, agents, workmen, servants and en-
ploJcs of every grade of service lien UP
on the property of the person, firm or cor
poratioD, for whom they work, in the event
of the failure, assignment or insolvency of
such person, firm or corporation.