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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

DEATH OF Mr.. A. S. ABBLL, FOUNDER
OF THE BAIT. SUNNY. Arunah Shepherd
son Abel, founder of the Bdh. Sun, died
Thursday morning shortly after three
O'Clock, at his residence, corner of Charles
and Madison streets, in Baltimore city, in
the eighty-second year of his age.
Mr.. Abel the evening before his death,
says the Sun, was fully himself in all save
physical ability. His mind remained clear
to the last. He retired about $50 O'Clock
Wednesday night and slept until about 2
o'clock Thursday morning, when he reused
up and complained Of shortness of breath
and general feeling of oppression.
After short time this feeling of opprss-
sion passed off and be composed himself to
resume his sleep. He requested the gas to
be turned low, and was apparently fully re-
lieved from the trouble which had disturb
ed his sleep. In a short time, however, he
became UNCONSCIOUS and sank without pain
into what appeared to be slumber, but
which was in reality the beginning of death,
and he passed away i'll this gentle marDer
at 05 o'clock.
He was one Of the founders of the Phila-
delphia Ledger in 1896, and in 1887 he
founded the Baltimore Sun. Both of these
papers have been remarkably successful.
Mr.. Abel had the rare qualification of
celebrating last year the semi-centennial Of
the paper he had founded. This interest
ing event occurred on May II, 1887, and
the occasion received the most flattering re-
cognition from thousands of people, from
the Chief Executive of the republic and
other officials, the large force of men en-
ployed in the many departments of the sam,
and the public generally. 10 honor of the
occasion to every subscriber of the Sun was
sent beautiful souvenir designed to show
its growth. The President of the United
States sent by telegraph the following:
"Enecutive Mansion, Washington, D.. c.,
May II, 1887 To A. s. Abel, the Sun,
Baltimore: Accept my congratulations
upon the fftieth anniversary of your man
agement of the Baltimore Sun, with the
hope that your influence for good may long
continue to guide its course.
"GRovER CLEVELAND"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

INVITATION TO Mrs. CLEvELANp.-The
Washington correspondent of the Alex.
Gazette, under date of the 21st inst,
says
can invitation for Mrs. Cleveland, sign.
ed by five hundred ladies and children of
Petersburg, Va, to attend the musical fes-
tival to be held in that city on the 18th
proximo, was received here to day by Mrs.
Gen. Lee, with the request that she deliver
it, and ask the recipient to urge her hus-
baud to accompany her."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

Hon. Roscoe Conkling of N. Y, died en-
Wednesday morning at 2:20 O'Clock April
Itch. Thus has passed away one of the
most brilliant orators, Statesmen and Ju-
rists i n America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

MINISTER PENDLEToN HAS A SLIGHT
STROKE OF APoPLExY.-A despatch from
Berlin, Germany, under date of the Goth
inst, says
"Mr. Pendleton, American Minister,
while travelling to Frankfort, was stricken
with apoplexy. He was taken to the hos
pital at Wiesbaden, where he now lies. He
is not considered dangerously ill.
Minister Pendleton went to Wiesbaden
to visit some friends few days ago. His
daughter has been stopping with him in
Berlin, but is at present visiting friends in
Italy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

In the Conventions held last Saturday
anti-Mahone delegates we're elected in
Rockingham, Roanoke, and Northampton
counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25
HAVE RECEIVED FROM RICH
w ARD A. EAALFlELD. Al Union
SQUARE. New York. the following pieces of

wv ARD n. IA Al Union
SQUARE. New York. the following pieces of
Music:
RocKABY LULLABY, by Chas. ii. Williams.
One OF the prettiest little songs 1t has been our
Measure to receive in some time. Written In
a simple way 1t strikes US as one Oh the pest
i-Cradie Songs we have ever seen.
THE OLp LOVE STORY, by Edwin Christie
A song written by the author OF sweet CHM
ing Bells of Long Ago." and one OF the best he
has ever composed.
WHITE SAILS IN THE HARBoR, by j. P.
skelI.-A splendid song and chorus. The lat
ter in "Waitz Tempo" is exceedingly taking.
PRETTY AS BUTTERFLY. (schottische) by
Newcombe.-An adaptation Of the Popular
Song and Dance "Pretty as Butterfly" and
like ina full of Ego" and esprit"
TRIPPING THROUGH THE CLOVER, (Polka) by
I'D HoIst-This piece written by one of our
most successful com posers in the style similar
being difficult, 1t Is very b, illiant.
All the above retail for 40 cents. Sent post
paid at half price, Isl 90 for the lo) or 20 cents
a piece by
RICHARD A. SAALFIELD,
ap25-lt Al Union Square, New York,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

UIRG INIA-IN VACATION.-In the
v Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court of
Highland county, April 18th. 1888.
John W. Arbogast. Admir- of Rachel Gwin,
decd, Plaintiff,
VS.,
John Scott, George T. Graham and William
t. Hamilton. Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
The object of this suit Is to recover against
the defendants John Scott and George T, Ora
ham, 5000 with interest thereon from the 5th
day OF November. 1887, till paid, and the costs
OF this suit, and to attach such debts as are
due or TO become due to the defendant George
i. Graham, from the defendant VIM. Ham,
1lton. Also tract of land on the waters
of the Bull Pasture river. in Highland
county, belonging TO said Graham. containing
one hundred acres, and is the same tract OF
land conveyed TO said Graham by James b.
Bradshaw and wife by deed bearing date Feo.
2lst, 1884 of record in the Clerks Office OF high
land County Court, and to subject the same to
the payment OF said debt, interest and costs
And it appearing by affidavit nled That the
defendant, George 7. Graham Is not resident
of the State of Virgnia,it is ordered that ne 90
appear here within one month AFTER Que publ
cation hereof and do what Is necessary 10 pro-
tect his Interest Testei e MATHEW
apr 15-4w Cierk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25
A CoLoRED MINISTER KILLED.-A de

A CoLoRED MINISTER KILLED.-A des-
patch from Sardis, Miss, April Goth,
says
edward Cesar, a wealthy colored man,
last night returned unexpectly to his home
and found Rev. Sidney Hibber, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church there. Not
being satisfied with the minister's explana-
tiou, Cossar shot him dead"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

Col. W. Ballard Preston has been elect
ed director of the experimental station at
Virginia Agricultural College, Blacksburg,
Va, at salary of 81, $50 year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25
CoMMoNwEAI,TH,s ATTORNEY

COA MON w EALTHS ATTORNEY.
hereby announce myself a candidate for
re ection. this spring, 10 the office of Com
monw eaith s Attorney for the city of Staun-
ton, and respectfully solicit the support of my
fellow-cit,zens in the coming election.
feb 29-tde A. G. RRAxroN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25
BARGAIN.

DARN FOR SALE.
We offer for sale the farm known as the
"MOORMAN FARM" lying five miles north
of stanton near Verona depot, and u mile
from the Valley pike, containing
325 ACRES.
The land is of excellent quality and well wa
tered. There rs large BRICK DWELLING,
stables and necessary outbuildings. IL is in a
good state of cultivation, yielding abundantly
In all crops; convenient TO schools, mill. shops,
&C.
We will take pleasure lii showing 1t TO any
one desiring to purchase. Possession given in
time tor TALL crops.
JAS. McP CRAWFORD.
GEO. b. CRAWFORD.
ANNIE w. CRAWFORD.
C.ED. CRAWFORD,
apr 5-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25
Gen. Malone has prepared a length,

zen. Malone has prepared lengthy
| statement in support of the charge made in
his confidential c,rouiar asserting that the
Hon James G Blaine used every effort to
thwart the ex-senator in past campaigns in
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

MlLCH cow FOR SALE.-The under,
WI signed has good fresh mich COW ana
cslffor sale. Address, ]. A. HUTCHES1g
MARI tt Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

vvvANTED-AN INDUSTRIOUS MAN or
w WOMAN to take charge of store-room
and pantry at Purcell House, Norfolk, va.
nppIv at once. BEN. r. BROWN,
arr 2i-3t Proprietor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25
w POND GAP TANNERY

WILL BUY
CheS tnut Oak Bark
In car lots. For further information. address
J. NJ. KUNKLE.
apr list Pond Gap, Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

respectfully announce myself q candidate
Tor re election to the position of City Treas ur-
er and ASK the support of my fellow citizens in
the coming election.
mar Glide ARJSTA HOQE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25
MAYOR.

MAYOR,
If E. I. Jones will consent to run for the
office of Mayor OF tn 3 city OF Staunton he will
be supported by MANY VOTERS
Having examined the call presented me
signed by many prominent gentlemen, have
consented to allow my name to be used for the
Office OF Mayor OF the city OF Stanton Should
1t be the pleasure OF my friends to elect me. /
promise to perform the duties of the office to
the best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
April 18th, 1888. EIJoNEs
To the Voters Of the City of Staunton
respectfully announce myself q candidate
for Mayor at the ensuing city election.
uar I4-N anu G w. Z. STRAUGHAN.
l respectfully announce myself candidate
for Mayor of the City ofStaunt0n.
marl4 tide SAMUEL g. sMEITzrR
We are authorized to announce A.H.FULTZ
for Mayor of the city of Staunton.
feb 29--tde.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

A Bank Is about to be established at
Ronceverde, Greenbrier Co., West Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

DEATH OF Mr.. OLIVER BEIRNE.-Mr.
Oliver Beirne died in New Orleans Satur-
day, in the seventy-seventh year of his age.
Mr.. Beirne was born in Monroe county,
West Va, in 1911, and was son .of Col.
Andrew Beirne, who was a member of Con-
gress from the State of Virginia about
1910. Mr.. Oliver Beirne was twice marri-
ed. His-irst wife was a sister of Hon.
Allen I. Caperton, who served in the Con-
federate Senate from Virginia during the
war and in the United Stetes Senate after
wards from West Virginia. His second
wife was daughter of Mr.. Sprague,
banker. of this city, and sister of Mrs.
William Donnell. He had three daughters
by his second wife, enc of whom married
Baron Won Ahlefeldt. and is the only one
who survives. Mr.. Beirne was the owner
of the Old Sweet Springs, and possessed
large tracts of land in Monroe county. Not
long ago the late John Burnside, the i'm
mense sugar planter of Louisiana, made
him his sole legatee. This last addition to
his already great possessions increased his
wealth to an estimated amount of ten mil
lion dollars. Sun.
Gen. John Echols who is brother-in-law
of Mr.. Bsirne accompanies the remains of
the deceased from New Orleans. A telegram
receiyed from him yesterday says that he
will reach Union tomorrow where the
burial will take place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25
-sTAUNToN sP EoTAToR AND GENERAL ADVERT
What Mr.. COnkIing Said.

Mr.. Vest, of Missouri, made speech in
the United States Senate on Tuesday last
in which he stated fact which ought to be
recorded in every paper in the land. We
quote from the Congressional Record. Mr..
Vest said:
"I have heard the ablest Republican in
this country, who now lies stricken in the
city of New York, the foremost in every
combat for the Republican party and its
supremacy-I have heard Roscoe Conkling
say upon this floor that it was by fraud that
Hayes came to be President of the United
States -
Mr.. Edmunds was not able to contradict
this direct, positive statement of Mr.. Vests,
but he went as far in that direction Is he
could. He interrupted Mr.. Vest and said
that his belief was that Mr.. Conkling be-
lieved that Hayes was lawfully elected. Mr..
Vest then clinched the nail-as follows:
Mr.. Vest: My allusion to Senator Con-
king was not at all premeditated, and it
was elected by the remarks Of the Senator
from Vermont. Mr.. Conkling made the
statement which have repeated here, and
he made it not once, but over and over.
Ex-Justice Strong, of the Supreme Court of
the United States, made it in different Ian
guage and to the same effect.
Here is no ambiguous statement, but a
plain one preserving fact for the use of
the future Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

SPEECH OF Hon. MR. MILLs.-Mr. Mills,
lie chairman of the committee of Ways
and Meaus in the House of Representatives,
who presented the report OF the majority
of that committee on the tariff, now known
as the "Mills Tariff Bill" opened the regu-
lar debate On that question last Wednesday
the 18th. We publish report of his clear
statements and able arguments in this issue
and hope that all our readers will give it a
careful perusal.
Two SETS OF DELEGATEs.-Atth the Re-
publican Convention held in Richmond
Monday night to elect delegates to the State
Convention at Petersburg On the 18th of
May. the Malone delegates, finding them
selves in o minority, withdrew and held
another meeting and elected delegates. So
there will be two sets of Delegates, az d the
Malone delegates will probably be admit
ted and the Wise delegates excluded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-25

Result of the primary election in Richmond
There were many candidates for nomina-
tion and many offices TO be filled and there
were many more votes polled than at any
previous primary election, the vote being
Total number of votes cast. 8, SOB
Irregular votes (rejected) ............... 657
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-10-18
The Republican snot-Gmn Policy.

The Republican press, especially that part
of it which is sworn to James G.. Blaine
makes great deal of fuss about the "Demo-
cratic shotgun policy of the South" BY
this phrase is understood the intimidation
by force which the whites Of the South are
alleged to apply to negro Republicans to
keep them from voting. Undoubtedly this
is great crime against the theory Of our
government. But if it be wrong in white
men down South to commit this crime, il is
equally wrong in negroes both South and
North to commit it toward their own color.
The facts are beyond dispute that the negroes
ali over the country, especially in the North
use the most violent intimidation towards
those of their own race, who profess to be
Democrats, and the Republican press have
no words of condemnation therefor.
few weeks ago some negro Democratic
speakers went to Indiana with the ayowed
purpose Of making Democratic speeches in
some negro settlements. The negro inhab-
itants of those settlements ordered them
away on pain Of death, and emphasized
their order by attempting to beat and kill
the negro Democratic orators before they
could obey The order to "yamose the
rancho The Sunday Gazette was the only
Republican newspaper in the country that
denounced this outrage, while many Repub-
lican journals, full of condemnation Of the
Southern shotgun policy, loudly applauded
the action of those negro rufians in Indi-
ana. Many of them considered it a rich
joke on the negro Democrats.
The Republican who does not condemn
this shotgun policy of negro Republicans
should for the sake of decency shut his
mouth on the subject of the Southern shot
gun system Washington Gazette Rep
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-10-18
Cham Letters.

A novelty in the way Of making raise
in behalf of charities has lately come into
vogue, and in common with great many
others Of your readers, your contributors
family is suffering from this nuisance. l
call it nuisance adyisedly, and before long
it will be unanimously so regarded. refer
to the method Of sending letters asking for
six cents in postage stamps, to be sent to a
sort ofhead centre and that the recipient make
two copies of the letters for two other VIC
tins, and each of those are to do the same,
until there have been from thirteen to
twenty series. In point Of fact, one of
these letters came to my house this morning,
purporting to be in the twenty-seyenth Sc
ries. Now this series business gets to be
serious business, for it involves a geometri-
cal proportion. OF course, there must
have been innumererable breaks in the Sc
res, for it would be simply impossible to
have reached that number without being
all broken up. had the curiosity to make
the calculation as 10 how much, at six cents
a person, this would amount to, and how
many persons would be involved if the
"chain" had not been broken. OF course,
the number Of letters doubles at each series.
The number Of people concerned in the 9th
series would be 67,l0S, ,s64: more people
than there are in the United States. The
same Of the twenty-seyen series would be
134,2l7727.
If each person contributes three 2.cent
stamps for the charity one, for sending
the others, and two for the other two letters
there would be six stamps for each person,
or for the whole number 67l ,08S, ,634 stamps
What boom for the Postoffce Depart
mentl The whole cost Of these stamps
would be sl3, ,42l,7726S. Thirteen and
half million of dollars nearly. The charity
would collect in 2-cnnt stamps sS,033, 1882.
1t would be no exaggeration 10 suppose that
there might be hundred such schemes in
the United States, and this would bring
the numbers beyond the power of imagins =
tion TO grasp. OF course, it is simply i'm
possible TO carry cut these schemes, for il
must break. and turn upon itself and this
necessary returning upon itself will result
in the receipt Of numerous applications by
the same person for the same object.
Some have already received twenty.
IL becomes too great q burden and
the chain is broken, the returns are meagre
out Of all proportion meagre-consider-
ing the expense. labor and vexation inyolv-
ed.-CorresP0ndent Hagerstown Mail.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-10-18

Outrageous Robbery.

The New York Times publishes compar'
ison of the difference in the prices in New
York and London of mems clothing, which
overy workingman and wage-earner in the
United States should read and ponder. The
injustice of the outrageous system which
makes this robbery of Americans possible,
the people can correct at the polls. Here is
the comparative list;
For instance, a broadcloth suit which
costs $50 in New York costs only SD in
London.
A heavy business suit which costs $50 in
New York, costs but Sl9 in London.
A spring serge overcoat which costs $50
in New York, costs but $3.50 in London.
A winter beaver overcoat which costs $50
in New York costs but Sl45O in London.
A silk hat which costs s. in New York
costs but 50 in London.
These articles altogether cost in New
York $40 In London they cost but SOL.
The man who buys these clothes therefore,
in New York pays $40 more for them than
he could buy them for in London.
Suppose we analyze the remarkable facts
presented in the foregoing, and inquire what
causes this difference in the prices of the
two cities
This answer is, our high protective tariff.
No one will dispute that, with the tariff re-
moved, the same goods could be purchased
as cheaply in New York or st. Paul as in
London; that is, as cheaply, with the freight
added The man, therefore, who pays Sl4O
for clothes in ST. Paul really buys SCI worth
of clothes, on which he pays $40 taxes.
And where do these taxes 60?
If the goods arc manufactured in this
country not one cent reaches the treasury.
1t is simply SO taken by law from the man
who buys SCI worth of clothes, and given to
the man who grows wool and the man who
makes cloth.
If the goods are manufactured abroad,
$40 goes to a treasury which does not need
it, and which can raise all the revenue 1t
requires on whisky, tobacco and articles OF
luxury. In either case the purchaser of the
clothes gets absolutely nothing for $40 Of
the $40 which he spends.
If, on buying the clothes he had to pay
SCI 10 the clothier and $40 direct to the
tax collector, how long would he stand such
extortion? In result there is not a particle
of difference between the direct tax in the
one case and the incidental tax which the
tariff imposes, and which not only thus un-
necessarily and exorbitantly taxes the cloth
ing of the people, but nearly every other
necessary of life.
How long will the people of country
which claims to be free submit to this legal
lied robbery, which those who uphold it,
and profit by il, call protective" tariff?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-10-18
The Policies Contrasted.

Democrats We favor cheaper Bibles.
Republicans We favor free whiskey.
Democrats Give us free WOOL
Republicans Give us free whiskey.
Democrats We favor free materials.
Republicans: We favor free whiskey.
Democrats: Give the builder free laths
and free shingles.
Republicans Give the builders free
whiskey.
Democrats: We favor free salt
Republicans: We favor free whiskey.
Republicans: We favor the entire repeal
of the internal revenue laws rather than
surrender any part of our protective sys
teni.
Democrats: We favor reducing the price
on tinware by admitting tin free
Democrats: We propose to take off the
tax of 25 per cent on curled hair for mat
tresses.
Democrats: We favor reducing the tariff
on sugar 20 per cent, and thus break up
the trust that is robbing the people.
Democrats: We propose to revise the
tariff, reduce the profits of trusts, and make
wool, salt and lumber free.
Democrats: We propose to reduce the tax
on steel rails from Sl7 to $l1 per ton and
thus reduce the profits of the trust.
Republicans: We favor the entire repeal
of the internal revenue tax rather than sur
render any part of our protective system.
Democrats: We propose to guard the far
mers' interests against fraud by maintain
ing the internal revenue tax on oleomar-
garine.
Democrats: We propose to reduce the
tax on dollars worth of starch from 81 to
Il cents, and reduce the profits of the
starch trust
Democrats: We propose to compel the
pottery trust to reduce the price on $40
worth of pottery to sl.SO by reducing the
tariff from $3.50 to S400.
Democrats: We propose to furnish car
penters and blacksmiths with cheaper tools
and made in America, by reducing the tax
on hammers from 16 to 10 per cent, on
saws from 40 to 80 per cent, and on anyils
from "a to 25 per cent.
Republicans: We favor the entire repeal
of the internal revenue law rather than sur
render any part of our protective system
Jackson, Ohio, Herald.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1888-10-18
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