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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

The Virginia United Brethren Confer,
ence will meet in Dayton, Rockingham
county, on March IA, The conference rep
r,sens a membership Of 5000 commun;-
cants. Sixty ministers will probably be
present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
Trustees Sale of Real Estate
I'm GreRnVi

yT1rustee's Sale of Real Estate
I In GreenviIie.
Pursuant to a deed OF trust executed by w.
e. Kelley and 4. w. Paxton on the 4th day OF
August 1885, recorded in the Clerks Ofhce OF
Augusta County Court, Deed Book 104. page
100, 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 AN D LOT IN GREENVILLE.
lying On Main Street. adjoining William f,
Smith. and containing go poles with a reserva-
ton of I5f alley to be take off the Smith eide
of said lot, and occupied by Messrs. Kelley
and Paxton as q cabinet and carpenters shop
TERMS CASH. The proceeds after pay
ment of costs to be applied to the debts oil
Nichols Shepard g. Co., creditors secured ia
the deed of trust VIM A. BURNETT,
Trustee for Nichols, Shepard q Co.
feb 22..4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
CALs OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

The undersigned will sell on the premises.
three miles east OF New Hope. on South River,
on Thursday. March Sth. 1888.
his personal property. consisting, in part, of
the following:
A bout 800 bushels of wheat; about so bushels OF
oats; between 200 and 800 bushels of corn 20
bushels of coverseed: about 1000 lbs. bacon
one Combined Mccormick Reaper; one Nc
Cormick Binder; one buggy-l AXE; one Biek-
ford & Huffraan Drill; one Sulky plow; on Q
Slave Roller; enc Grader Fan; a set of Black
smith tools; two Fourho wagons; one two
horse; two Spring wagons: Flows. Harrows.
Harness, and many other things too numer-
Gus to mention.
Two MARES. and years old respective-
ly ONE GOOD SADDLE-HORSE; four colts,
aged one and two years; two Mich cows; thir-
teen head of stock cattle, one and two year
olds; several calves.
TERMS:-Fo sums of ten dollars and under,
cash; and for all over that credit Of4 mouths
will be given, the purchasers executing me-
gotisble notes satisfactorily endorsed, waiv-
ing homestead exemption.
J. BARGER,
feb 22-3t ACT for Franklin Barger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

How MALONE RULEs.-Mahene's secret
circular shows not only what manner oil
man he is, but what opinion he has of the
Republican party of this State, of which he
is the controlling head, and how he rules it
to subserve his own ends. He has no re-
spect for the mass of the party, and rules
them by secret party machinery, making
them dance as he pulls the wires.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

RIvERroN MILLS Co.. Limited. !
Manufacturers OF Flour, Feed, etc.
Riverton, Va, Jan. 3lst, 1888 }
MIR. CHAs E. MANOR,
Sands P. O., Va,
Dear Sfr--The George I. Smith Centrifugal
and The Scalper of same make which you
placed in our mills a few months since, are
working to our entire satisfaction.
We are pleased to commend the workman
like execution of the alterations and improve
ments in our establishment entrusted to you,
and are gratified at the results obtained.
Yours truly,
GEO. VIM. CONE,
Treas'r and Manager.
II-iv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Killian, J.P ~ --'''
VS.
Grove, NJ. and ais
All parties interested in the foregoing cause.
pending In the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
W, are hereby notified that have fixed upon
the l5h day Of March ne1t, to state an account
OF tne req! estate purchased by Martin Grove
ga Y. Grove by said executor, together with
any other real estate In Augusta county be-
longing to said Martin Grove
The liens binding said real estate in the or
der OF their priority, and as to the validity of
the plaintiffs Judgment as subsisting lien
upon the said real estate conveyed by said
Halls executor to Amanda q. Groye,-and
other accounts as required by the order of ref
erence entered In said cause on the 18th day of
November, 1887.
JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
feb 15-4w Comm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

n CARROLL & co. VS.. MARTIN MAD
". DUX &c.-In pursuance of decree of
the Circuit Court for Augusta county entered
in this cause November 18th, 1887, 1 shall pro-
coed at my Office in Staunton, On Vedaesfnu
March l4th 1888. to take an account of the real
estate in Augusta county. owned by Martin
Maddux, and of liens binding the same
JOS. A. WADDELL.
feb l5-4w Comm'r;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
Passage by the House of Two Important
KiIISs

It will be seen by reference to the pro-
ceedipgs of the Legislature, that the House
on Friday last passed two important bills,
which now go to the Senate for action. AS
the Sta'e says, one Of these measures is
the Railroad bill, which establishes a COM
mission of three members and applies the
principles of the Federal Interstate Com
MERGE law to transportation within the
State of Virginia. This is the measure that
has been generally asked for by the people,
and if just, discreet and intelligent COM
missouers are selected TO enforce it, it will
give the people prompt relief from the dis
elimination to which they at times have
been subjected.
The other important measure passed by
the House is the bill establishing Bureau
of Labor, whose duties will be discharged
By oae commissioner. 1t will be the duty
of this officer to collect and arrange Stats
tics concerning the condition of the labor
ing people in the State, and to gather such
other information about them as may be
deemed valuable. Tho work of such bu-
reau, properly administered, should prove
most useful to the Legislature, the press,
aud in fact to all who are interested in the
welfare of labor. Labor bureaus have per-
formed NEST valuable service in other
States, and the history of their investiga-
lions give good reasons to believe that the
establishment of Labor Bureau in Vir
ginia, if placed in proper hands, will result
in great good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
NOTICE.

N"r'oh-
Th partnership heretofore existing he
tween j. j. Shirley and E. M. Taylor doing
business under the style of Shirley & TAY.
LOR having expired by Limitation on the first
day OF February, 1888, the said j. j. Shirley
has purchased of E. NJ. Taylor his entire interest
In the business of the late firm and as ,umed
the collection and payment of all debts and IL.
abilities due to and from SAID firm as shown
by their books. L SHIRKEY
AS shown from the above 1 have this day
sold to j. j. Shirley my entire interest in the
business of the firm of Shirley & Taylor
Thanking my friends and the public in gen.
eral Tor their liberal patronage shown in the
past, and with the sincere hope that the same
will be extended to Mr.. Shirley in tSe f1t1re
and with best wishes for his success am
Very Respectfully
feb l5-3t r. M TAYrOR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

A Confederate camp has been organized
at Leesburg, with Colonel E. V. White as
commander, 1t has already membership
of over one hundred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

Elder Joseph Fur, of Loudoun county,
for many years minister of the Old School
Baptist Church, died Monday, aged about
80 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

Northern capitalists have just concluded
the purchase of 40, 900 acres of timber land
in the northwestern portion of Wythe conn
ty, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

Col. Joseph W. Harper, of Petersburg,
died Wednesday aged so years. He was q
nephew of the late Gen. Winfield Scott.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

EXTREME ILLNESS OF WV. CoRCoRAN
We are sorry to announce that the ven
cradle philanthropist and patriot, W. W.
CoIcoran, Esq, Of Washington City, is sc
extremely i'll that his death is daily expect
ed. His present illness is not connected
with the partial stroke of paralysis Oh
which he suffered in July last, but is the
result of bronchial attack, which has
confined him to his bed for the last five
weeks and has refused to yield to treat.
ment.
Mr.. Corcoran's physician states that dur
ing tbs past three days his condition has
assumed much graver aspect, aud that he
thinks there is good ground for serious ap-
prehensions en- the part of his friends and
and relatives. Mr.. Coreoran's niece, Miss
Eustis, says that he sleeps heavily and al
most constantly, and that he seldom rouses
sufficiently to recognize those around him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

NOTICE. hs tRs Tef Bosis of s @s1e
IMAM one tenth of the capital stock of the Vir-
glnia Iron and Steel Company,a general meet
be held at the Office of Sheffey & Bumgardner,
IN the city of Staunton, on Saturday. March
10th, 1888. HENRY T. ROGERS,
feb 15-4t Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
GUCCESS OF THF PERFECT T
TINGUISHER.
IT'S USE AT THE HALE HOUSE.

The following statement from the proprie.
tors of the Hale House. Staunton, will
show the public the importance of having on
hand one of the Perfect Fire Extinguishers."
They are for sale by US at sl2 dozen, can be
used by the ladies and children, and at once
extiDguishes the flames.
F. ALEXANDER & CO., Agents,
Ton n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

New Novelties in Spring Suitings, Tricots,
French FEsnnels, just received at
]. ]. SHIRKEY's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

Mrs Lncy wager, sged 81 gears, ard Mrs.
Nancy Cabbage, aged SO years, of Page
county, died last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

e ozark HORSES. Since Blaine has stated
that his name will not be presented fol
nomination at the National Republican
Convention for President, quite number
of dark horses have pranced into the arena,
and whilst some are neighing others are
braying to attract the public attention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

r. Il
GENTLEMEN:-On the Goth of January last.
cinders falling from the stove burnt through
the floor in our laundry. The fire spread un-
der ther floor and when discovered had made
co siderable Roadway through all the under
open space.
In our efforts to Immediately suppress it,.
water was thrown where it had burnt through
the floor; but we could not get at the fire under
it, Having procur ed the Perfect Fire Extin-
guisher" we made application Oft according
to directions. 1t threw Its contents into the
smothered recesses, ana Immediately the fire
was extidguished. But for that damaging
fire would have occurred.
Vary Respactf1IIv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, p
" Staunton, Feb. TO- 1SSzS
Humphreys &c.
VS..
Bakers Committee &C.
All persons interested in the foregoing cause
will take Dotice, that will proceed at my
office. on the I4th of Mach neat, to state an ac-
count of the transactions of 7. r. N. Speck,
Sheriff, and as such committee OF Isaac Bak err.
An account of the transactions of Jacob
Coiuer. admir- of Isaac Baker, decd.
A distribution account OF the estate of said
Isaac Baker, deceased and other accounts as
required by the order of reference in said cause
entered by the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, on the 18th day of November, 1887.
JNO. NJ. KINNEY.
feb l5-4w COmm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

On Wednesday, the 18th. the Senate
passed the Blair Bill by vote of 80 to 20.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

WHAT Is THOUGHT OF MALONE Sc
CRET CIRCULAR.-The Washington cor
respondent Of the Alexandria Gazette under
date of the 18th, says :
Senator Riddleberger being asked this
morning what he thought of Gen. Mahone's
recent circular, said he thought it was a
clandestine attempt to attain an unwise
and selfish object by negotiations with GER
tain special members Of the party, when as
chairman of the State committee, General
Malone had no right to treat with anybody
but the whole party of the State. Repre-
sentative Yost says the circular was issued
ia the interest of Senator Sherman, but
it will do him a great deal more harm than
good. Mr.. Yost's opinion is concurred in
by another Republican Congressman from
Virginia, who, however, doesn't care to
have his name mentioned"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

New Spring Goods arriving daily at
]. j. SHIRKEY's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
What is Protection,

In the AdrGnce of last Saturday we pub
lished what Mr.. Meddill, editor of the Chi
cago Tribune, the leading republican paper
in the northwest, had to say on the subject
of tariff rsform, and called editorial atten-
ton to it. But it contained one feature
which is so striking and forcible that it will
bear frequent repetition. 1t is as follows:
Protection! When 1 hear the word l
ask, whom does it protect and who pays for
it? and fail to see who is benefited by it
beyond few monoprlists, not equal to 10
per cent, of the entire population of the
country. The tariff constitutes a great
Chinese wall between the American produc-
er and manufactures and profitable for
eign trade. Only a small portion of Cur
cotton CROP for instance, is consumed at
home The great bulk of it is exported to
Great Britain, and thence under the name
of English goods is sold at a good profit all
over the world. Why shouldn't we manu-
facture these goods at home and sell them
to foreign countries? Simply because we
Gle which is factor in their production
that Great Britain easily undersells US and
the home consumer has to pay the enhanced
price besides"
That is the whole question of protection"
answered in nutshell. Whom does it
protect? Only few monopolists who en-
rich themselves at the expense of the mil
lions who toll for a living, and especially
at the expense of the farmer and planter
who Ie"cribbed, coffined and confined to
a so. called "honae market" while they are
cut off from all the other markets of the
world for a free sale and exchange of their
products.
The eyes of the people are opening to the
evils and enormities of this high protective
fraud of the monopolists. -Lynchburg
Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

ID EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
II, THE NATIONAL VALLEY BANK OF
STAUNTON, AT STAUNTON, IN THE STATE
OF VIRGINIA. at the close of business,
Feb, Nth 1888.
RESOURCES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

| State Of Virginia, County of AUGUSTA IS:
| 1, Thomas A. Bledsoe, Cashier of the above
| named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
| and belief
THOMAS A. BLEDSOE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of February. 1885,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
ISAAC WITT,
Fl. NJ. BELL,
M.ERSKINE MILLER
p. H. TROUT,
1eo Zz-lt Directors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

The Republican "Peggotty'' need not be
concerned about the state of the mind and
heart of "Barkis" Blaine, for he is still
"willin'," and hopes to "bob up serenely, "
and greet her with loving embrace at
Chicago next June, when he will not 'de-
cline" to accept the honor she wishes to
confer upon him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

Mr.. Parr read letter from U. S. Gravely
stating that others had used passes in a
similar way, and that Jas. Redd had travel
ed on the pass of A. P. Staples.
After the letter was read Mr.. Parr said
that he hoped the House would not defer
action, but would dispose of the matter in
some way or other this afternoon.
Mr.. Buford rose to say that Mr.. A. L.
Staples (now member of the Senate)
dsnied lending out his pass, and if it had
been used by another party it was entirely
without his knowledge Or consent.
Several motions were here made Some
ia recommit the matter to tine committee,
some to adjourn, pass by, sc. Mr.. Parr
succeeded in getting the floor after awhile
and again urged immediate action on his
case.
Mr.. Starke, of Norfolk, then offered the
following:
ResolUed, That E. Parr is hereby expell-
ed from the seat on the floor of this House.
Mr.. Waddill spoke loud and long in OPP
position to this, and intimated that it was
because Mr.. Parr is Republican that such
PERCEPTIONS action was proposed.
Mr.. Stake denied this emphatically. If
Mr.. Parr had been Democrat he would
have been all the more Jealous to impale
the member to the gaze and scorn of the
House. Such thing was bad enough from
Republican, but from the Democrats he
expected better conduct.
Mr.. Pollard moved to send the subject
back to the special committee with the re-
quest that a,report with recommendation
be made. Agreed to.
Mr.. Saunders moved to reconsider, so that
action could be taken. Agreed
to.
Mr.. Hay said that for one he did not in
tend to be coerced into hasty action on such
an important matter, and he hoped the mat.
ter would be referred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
TEACHERS PAY.

In the House, Saturday, Senate bill to
pay teachers in the public schools of Vir-
ginia without regard to the average atten-
dance of pupils came up in the House ON its
passage. After all hours debate the bill
was recommitted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
HE BURNT BUILDINGS.

The bill appropriating $4,000 to rebuild
the shoe-shops destroyed by the late fire at
the penitentiary was to day made the
special order tor Monday at 1 o'clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

In response to a resolution, the SuperiE-
tendent Of Public Institutions sent COM
munication to the Senate Saturday showing
the value of real and personal property of
the three following named institutions, and
the number of State students at those insti-
| tutions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

The House again voted on the motlon an 70
recommit the matter to the committee, anu
agreed to it; after which the House aoJouin'
| ed.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-16

OMAHA, August 15th-The State Prohi-
bition Convention. after organizing this
afternoon, adjourned till morning. There
was big parade tonight and speech by
st. John.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-16
NO BACK SLIDING.
Republican Senators In Caucus Decide to
Push the Tariff BIZ.

hspuolicah senators IN caucus Decide to
Push the Tariff BiII.
ECopyigh, 1888, by The California Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, August 15th.-The Repub-
hcan Senators held caucus tonight at the
residence of Senator Chandler, that was of
the greatest Importance. IL has been re-
ported for several days past that the Re-
pubhcans were unable to agree upon a sub
stitute for the Mills bill, and that the out
come of the agitation would be that no
effort would be made by the majority of
the Senate to pass the bill that the sub
committee of the Senate Finance Commit
tee has been at work upon for the past two
months.
The caucus tonight showed that there
was opposition to the Finance Committee
bill from certain quarters, but nothing
trapsplred to indicate that final aud har-
monious agreement would not be finally
reached. On the contrary, it was under
stood that bill would be presented which
every Republican Senator could support.
Senator Jones of Nevada, in speech de-
Hvered just before the adjournment of the
caucus, told his hearers that if any of them
were willing to abandon the principle of
protection to American industries they had
better go straightforth into the Democratic
party, and his speech was greeted with en-
tnusiastic applause.
The caucus decided that before adjourn
ment the Senate should take action upon
the labor bills, pension legislation. ap-
preparation bills, Chinese legislation ana
the land grant forfeiture bills.
Another caucus will be held within q
lew days to determine the exact order of
business. 1t is believed that the tariff bill
will be reported to the Senate next week.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-16

Nutting's amendment was ruled out of
order, but the discussion was continued by
unanimous consent.
Nelson of Minnesota said the Canadian
Pacific Railroad scare had been started at
the other end of the Capitol and had found
its echo in the House TO- day He proceeded
then, with the aid of large map and cane,
to point out the railway system which the
enterprising and energetic men Of the
Northwest had built up in order to trans
port their products to the seaboard. and he
appealed to the House to let that system
alone. Gentlemen in the East might be
afraid of Canada, but Minnesota could take
care of all of Canada west of Lake Su-
perior and make it a suburb of st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
After some further talk in this strain
Bayne Of Pennsylvania offered an amend
ment, providing that the gun factory pro-
vided Tor in the bill shall be established at
Allegheny Arsenal, instead of at Watervliet
Arsenal.
Dalzell of Pennsylvania supported the
amendment.
Dockery of Missouri advocated an amend
ment Tor the erection of gun factory at
Liberty Arsenal, in Missouri 1t was, he
said, in the banner Democratic county OF
his district, and at the home of his Repub-
hcan competitor. He declined to answer q
question by Kilgore of Texas, if it was
necessary for him to get his appropriation
IN order to defeat his competitor.
Dockery's amendment was defeated as
was also that offered by Bayne.
On point of order raised by Townshend
the section providing for the appointment
OF Board of Defense and app-opriating
$2,477670 to meet the expenses of the
Board. and for the purchase OF twelve six
teen-inch steel guns and twelve inch cast
iron guns, was ruled out
The committee then rose and reported
the bill TO the House
The previous question was ordered on its
passage, and then the bill went over until
tomorrow.
Adjourned
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-08-16
California Pensions.

Copyright, 1888, blythe Caifo associated Press
WASHINGTON, August 15th.-The follow
ing California pensions have been issued 4.
Original invalid. Lewis and T. Corder,
CucamoLga.
Increase-Milton Mcdowell, Napa City
Mexican-George Cross, San Jose Theo-
dore Finger (deceased), Redwood City
California Mail Changes.
Copyright, 1855. by the California issocitlei Pres
WASHINGTON, August 15th.-Among the
changes ordered in star schedules in Cali
iornia is the following Grand Island to
Crenmore-Leave Grand Island on Wednes-
days and Saturdays at 10 A N and arrive
at Cranmore by l P. M. Leave Cranmore
on Wednesdays and Saturdays at A NJ,
and arrive at Grand Island by Q A. NJ.
No Fiiibustering Contemp ated.
WASHINGTON, August 15th.-There was a
caucus of Democratic Senators this morn
ing, called, it is understood, in consequence
OF rumor that the Democrats were about
engaging i'll dila!ory tactics upon the fish
cries treaty. The subject, il is reported.
was laid before the caucus, and resulted in
disavowal on the part of those present of
any purpose to filibuster
Shasta Land Case Decided.
Copyright, 1885, BY tie California Associated Press
w NAohiNH1Oh, august 4Oln.-ID ne SeCre-
tary of the Interior has decided the contest
between George Herzog and John Neville,
involving title to part of lots and 4, in
section 16, township Al north, range west,
in Shasta District.
California Postmasters.
Copyright 1855. b tie California i.sociaied Pyessi
WASHINGTON, August 15th.-Postmaster
appointed for California: Mrs. Belle Swiggs
vice S. W. Ralston, deceased, Upper Lake,
Lake county; Charles G. Anderson, Fruit
Vale, Fresno county.
Mrs. Sheridan leaves for NOnquitt.
WASHINGTON, August 15th.-Mrs. Gen
eral Sheridan and Colonel NJ. V. Sheridan
left Washington this afternoon at o'clock
for Nonquitt. The Pennsylvania Railroad
placed special car at their service.