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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-05-16

So, did time and space permit, would
like to say something about the fine show
of hogs and sheep, but 1 must pass them
with the mention that the different breeds
were fully represented, and by as fine spec
linens as the most critical livestock fan
,cier could demand. ] noticed, too, with
pleasure, that among the most interested
and certainly a;ppreciatiYe visitors at the
shoW, were the ladies and children; the
former Were, however, the most timid; but,
bless you, mighty short acquaintance gen.
orally establishes an intimacy between a
kindly-disposed fat animal and the aver
age Child. Haven'6v you noticed this beforef
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16
East View school.

The pleasant session of East View School
came to delightful close on Friday, 4th inst.
| The occasion was made joyous by the pres
ence ofmany interested and interesting friends
by creditable readings and Rotations by the
pupils. a social picnic in the grove and variety
ofinnocent and mirthful games.
| Punctuality Of attendance is an admirable
characteristic Of this school.
| Five of the pupils were present every day OF
the session. viz: Thos. G. Keller, Katie l..
Powell Leona B. Shuey, Anna G. Wilson and
Saml U. Wilson.
The following were absent only II day each
Annie NJ. Keller. Edward F. Hoover.
Some lost one day only. This list is compos-
ed:of the names of Henry Edwin Cook, Frank
Powell. NJ. Susie Slower, and Kate G. Shuey,
VIM. Rerndon Keller was absent one day and
ahaU. The following lost ttoo days each-Fred.
L. Cook, ]. Samr Hoover, Willie Payne and
Alma Shuey.
As proficient In written spelling, Walter B.
Hoover has first rank. In oral spelling, high
est grade, Walter B. Hoover and J. Frank VIII
son stand first. and Tommie @. Keller second.
Oral spelling, End grade, Freddie L. Cook at
tanned the highest number of Credits Tate g.
Shuey. End, and Ohio NJ. Whitmer, Srd. Last
named commenced the term reading In the LIST
reader and at its close was reading quite well
in the 4th.
Oral spelling, 3rd grade. Henry E. Cook, re-
corded the largest number of credits; Mamie
Taliaferro second; Bradford F. Whitmer 3rd.
Had not Mamie been detained at home sew
eral times. she would have taken the lead in
her class.
4th or Primary Grade. Katie L. Powell led
her class in triumph. and Willie Payne. Eddie
Hoover and Frank Powell pressed closely after,
while Nellie and Gertie Wade, jake Hart and
others were not left far behind in the race.
May this charming school always prosper !! J.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

| VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL
AND TOBACCO ExPosITIeN.-We are in receipt
of the announcement and several circulars
rules, etc.. of the "Virginia Agricultural. Me
| chanical and Tobacco Exposition" These
documents contain the Information for gov
erning the Exposition, the title of the depart
ments the divisions, classification OF articles
entitled to premiums, with the amounts. 60
The Exposition will open October 3rd, and will
not close earlier than November 21st. 1t ID
not to be expected to furnish in this manner
a complete synopsis of these or the many pub
lications to follow, all for guide and necessa-
ry for general information.
The Director General will through the Coun-
ty Boards-the opportunity for having such
aid being already provided for-circulats all
requisite informa ton.
The announcement opens with q geological
description of the State. observing the usual
DIVISIONS in compiling detailed information OF
soil, etc., the divisions being Tide Water. Mid
die, Piedmont, Blue Ridge. Valley, Appalachia
or Mountain Region.
Having heretofore discussed the objects OF
the Exposition, and the value 1t will have up
on all our interests and to every section of the
State, we renew the recommendations. The
matter was presented to the County Board Of
Supervisors ON the Goth instant. as we previous
ly stated it would be suggesting that the Board
would make sufficient appropriation of funds
to have the products of the county properly
displayed at the Exposition. The matter Ii
held under consideration.
With the determination to have the county
represented at the Exposition, applications fol
space should Immediately go forward.
There will be three premiums for county ex
| hibits OF agricultural products-S5O0 for the
first; $3.50 for the second; and 800 for the third
For minerals and woods.-three grades and
| the same sums as above.
The above paragraph referring to single de-
partment of a class is copied to illustrate. to 6
limited extent, the importance to our people
of engaging in the work of getting ready fol
representation in this most important State
enterprise.
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Tne science OF politics.

The science of politics is organization. To
be successful, parties must know their own,
and be known by them. Mutations in parties,
whilst not SO prevalent in the long past as OF
more recent times, still they often occurred.
notwith standing consistency and principle
mea sured the standard of orthodoxy. There
were many inst ances, however, and in Wiz
ginia too, where the strength of parties al
ways came up right in every contest for the
simple reason that organization was deemed
essential not only once, and afterwards to fall
to pieces, but first, last, and all the time. The
contest between the Democratic and Wing
parties which occurred in a certain county
when these parties were contending for the
control OF Government illustrated the real
science Of politics. and may not be without Its
application for good al this time. The stand
ing majority of the Democratic phalanx in
that county was about eight hundred. The
steadiness of that majority and the certainty
Of the full strength being pol1ed on all occa-
sions was often the subject of remark by OBJ
servers at distance who did not know Of or
appreciate the methods which in every viscis-
situde brought the old majority square up to
the front every time. 1t was organization that
did it. Often the old leaders would be urged
to let the boys have free fight as there was
no danger. Their answer was always "neverr
Secure by well known strength when candi-
dates themselves. yet they would never run
without organization and regular party nomi-
nations. That was the general science of poll
tics then, and 1t is the thing we need now in
Staunton.
-Four Democratic candidates for Mayor Of the
city, and not a very large majority to crown
the victor, even when running singly against
the Republican candidate, is not the science
needed. Though reduced to three now by the
with drawal OF Mr.. Straughan, who preferred
the safety of his party to all other considera
tions, still it will be a miracle, three continu
ing in the field. if the Republican candidate
shall not be elected. The Democratic majority
OF voters split into three parts would seem to
leave an open way for Republican minority.
and though 1t would not be a triumph except
as overcoming an opponent who had. before
the battle began scattered his forces into three
irreclaimable parts. yet the result would be
the same. The remedy Is organization. No
cause was ever so far gone If there was virtue
in it, that could not rally on its own integral
parts. There is supreme necessity at this
very time for testing the vitality of these func-
lions in the Democratic party of StauDton,
and there is ample time to do 1t with respect
to the Nayoralty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

LITTELL'S LIVING AGE. The numbers OF
The Living Age for the weeks ending May 5th
and 18th contain The Discovery Of the Solomon
Islands, IVES minister; A Glimpse of North
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Civilization in the United States, by MATTHEW
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For fifty two numbers of sixty. four large
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the subscription price 1857 is low; while fol
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

Prof. James A. Harrison Of Washington and
Lee University has been offered a very desira-
BILE and lucrative position in New York, the
acceptance OF which he is now considering.
Hon. Charles 7. O'Ferrall will deliver the
address before the Washington Society at the
commencement, at Randolph Macon College
at Ashland, Va.
DR.. George w. Rust, aged about sixty five
years. for a number of years prominent ply.
sician ofPage county, diei at his residence, in
Luray, at $3.50 o'clock Saturday morning of ty.
phoid pneu monia.
William 81. Woodson, of Virginia, has been
transferred from the War Department TO the
sixth Auditors Office, Treasury.
Mrs. R. 8. Turk nee Cary, late of Hunters
vile. Pocahontas county. W. Va, Is at the
Hotel MOI art in this city. where she will spend
the Summer. Her husband, late Common
wealth's Attorney for Pocahontas county, w
Va has gone to the growing and prosperou.
city of Wichita, Kansas, where he proposes to
locate for the practice of his profession. Mrs
Turk is a sister of Mr.. Otey Cary, CLERK of the
Va Hotel of this city.
Misses Alice NJ. and Anne M. Bear, of Elk
ton. Va, daughters of Prof. 81. A. Bear. Pro.
prietor of the Bear Lithia Springs. are visiting
their friends in Staunton. We hope that they
NAV have a pleasant sojourn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

SUDDEN DEArH.-Mr A. ]. Wicks, a
young man well known in this community
died very suddenly on Wednesday morning
last near Hightown. The circumstances
attending his death are very sad, but they
may teach wholesome lesson. slack, .
as be was Familiarity called, had been in
town Tuesday, and on his way home came
into the possession ofintoxicating beverage,
Of which it is supposed he lmbibed rather
freely, together with other parties, who
when night-fall came. slowed Jack away al
hay-stack, where he remained for the
night. Next morning he was found by the
persons who left him the night before, in 9
dying condition. He lived only few hours
in partial consciousness when he died. A
port morton and inquest, conducted by o
Wilson, Esq, were held the next day, ant
| it was decided that he came to his death by
congestion of the lungs.
His remains were brought to town ant
inferred on Thursday.-Highland Recorder
Mdu 9Th.
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Honor to whom honor is due.


Messrs. Editors:-In riding about from
time to time, in different parts of the coun'
try surrounding the city of Staunton, have
been greatly impressed by the numerous
changes and improvements which have beer
made in the condition Of the public roads.
A new spirit has been developed, which
gives evidence of marked advance in the
intelligence and public spirit of our people.
But it is due, in still larger measure, to the
sound judgment and patriotic efforts of our
clear headed County Judge, and excellent
Board of Supervisors and Road. masters.
They have had the manliness to take the
lead in the good work, and the results are
winning the hearty approval of all who are
interested in the welfare of the county. All
honor then to these earnest and competent
agents Of the people They have richly
earned the plaudit, "well done, good and
faithful servants I"
On the road leading from Stanton to
Churchville two very notable changes have
been made-frst, at what is called Shidett' 8
Hill two miles from Staunton, and the other
at Bells hill, little more than five miles.
BY these improvements, better location
has been secured, reducing the grade from
near ten degrees, to less than five, with a
better exposure to the sun and q scarcely
appreciable increase of distance, thus great.
iy increasing the facilities for travel and
trade.
But it is to be regretted that, by some
oversight, one of the short-foot- hills at the
eastern base of Bells hill, has been left
with heavy grade for probably twenty or
thirty yards, thus marring the beauty and
utility of the whole improvement. An ex-
penditure of small amount-not exceeding
fifteen or twenty dollars-would remedy the
evil. 1t is to be hoped it will be promptly
made.
The recent improvements in implements
for road-building have greatly reduced the
cost of construction and repairs, and if the
proper county authorities will exercise the
same enlightened and liberal policy in all
parts of the county, which has been display
ed on the Churchville road, the highways
of the whole county will soon wear new
aspect. No expenditures of public money,
yield moro prompt and permanent return
than those made for roads, bridges, and
public schools.
With your permission, Messrs. Editors, I
will hereafter offer few further sugges-
tions on this subject. Meanwhile, I must
content myself, by rendering my thanks to
Judge J. W. Stout, the members of the
Board of Supervisors, and the Superinten-
dents of roads for the valuable services they
have rendered, and are continuing to rem
der, to the public. AN OLD CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

NOTABLE NAMES IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
names in the ninth volume of Alden's Cyclic
pedia of Universal Literature (Which opens
with Geibel, and closes with Guernsey are
Gibbon, Green, and Grote, historians (what
other letter in the alphabet can show three
names SO strongly Gladstone, Grant. and Gree
ley, most eminent as statesman. soldier, and
journalist, but of high rank also in the literary
world; Archibald and James Geikie, scientist;
W. Il. Gibson, an artist and author; Gerhardt,
Goethe, Goldsmith, and Gray, poets; Cunning
ham Geikie, prominent in Christian litera-
ture; Gogol, a Russian novelist; and small
host of other authors of lesser note, perhaps.
but not necessarily of less popular interest.
For instance. there Is the immortal author OF
"Pinafore," and peter Farley" and Grimm,
the wonderful wonder-story teller. In fact,
this Volume TX. Is bnt further demonstrative
evidence that Alden's Cyclopedia of Universal
Literature is not only one of most interesting
series of volumes ever published, but, as
educating and elevatiDg influence for home
library, its value is beyond estimate in dollars
and cents. And such handsome volumes as
they are, at a price SO marvellously low!-50
cents for cloth, go cts, for half morocco, with
cents extra for postage. a specimen volume
may be ordered, with privilege of returning, II
not wanted.
The publisher sends free to any applicant an
84-paged catalogue of his publications. JOHN
B. ALDEN. Publisher, 39S Pearl St., New York;
2l8 Clark Street, Chicago.
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City Council.

The second regular meeting of the City Coun-
ell for the month was held last night-Present,
Messrs. Oberdorfer. President; Butts, Barga-
| min, Crowle, McQuaide, Mcmahon, and Sum-
merson.
Most of the business was routine and action
not final.
$50 was advanced to the Newtown Hose
Company out of the regular allowance for next
year.
Publication of at least 80 days being requir.
ed by the code, the change made in the voting
place of the I'd ward is revoked. The precinct
will remain as heretofore on Water ST. between
Frederick and Main.
On motion of'Mr. McQuaide, s25 were appro-
priated for removing the Town. clock. The
safety committee is to take charge of 1t, and
the com mittees on Public grounds and Build
ings and Schools were instructed to enquire in
to the expediency of placing it on the new
colored school building.
On motion OF Mr.. Butts, the Finance Com.
mittee was authorized to employ counsel to
aid the City Attorney in the defence Of the city
in the suit prosecuted by Knightly for dam
ages.
Mr.. Bargamin offered resolution appro-
priating 5000 for the purchase of new cotton
| hose for the fire department, which lies over
| Also, on his motion, the ordinances governing
| the water.Works were referred for revision.
Thos. Burke asked to be relieved OF his con-
| tract for electric lisht-referred.
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PARNASSUS.
ALL THE NE1eHBoRHooD NEWS.


DR.. ]. Peale Bishop was recently called to a
family in this vicinity to treat several OF the
children that had suddenly been taken Ill
From the symptoms. he was satisfied that 1t
was a serious case OF poisoning caused by some
metallic agent, and at once administered an
| antidote for poison by arsenic. The patients
rapidly convalesced. and from subsequent
developments the physicians diagnosis has
been confirmed.
Mr.. A. A. Crawford has for several weeks
been confined to his room from an abscess
caused by a tooth. The jawbone had become
our Surgeon Dentist, DR.. g. R. Jefferson, was
consulted and located the tooth that had caused
so much suffering. and extracted 1t.
Mr.. Geo. w. Clark, native of this county.
was lately elected Mayor OF jamestown. Ohio.
His honor is a brother of the late Capt John N.
Clark, a well known citi zen of this county. and
is democrat of the old school.
On the night Of the 10th dogs made raid on
a fine flock of sheep owned by Mr.. Rudolph
McGlamery, and killed % of them. This is q
serious loss. Our farmers are greatly discour-
aged as the present law affords no protection to
sheep culture.
Benjamin, the sixteen-ysar- old, son of Mr..
John Melton, died on the 9Th instant, of lock-
jaw resulting from a cut on the knee-cap. His
suffering was described as painful to witness.
The remains were inferred at the cemetery at
Union Church. Rev. Wenger. of the German
Baptist Church. conducted the funeral services.
Mrs. Elizabeth Foley, aged about72 years. died
suddenly at the residence OF her brother. Mr.
Jacob Crum, near Churchville on the Sth in
slant. Her remains were taken to st. Paul's
church graveyard for interment. She was a
member Of the Evangelical Lutheran church.
Rev. c. Walker conducted the services.
Mr.. VIM. 81. BURNER. of Rockingham. and
Miss Matte J.. daughter of Mr.. Ira P. Huffman,
of this vicinity, wei married on the 10th inst.
at the residence of the brides parents, Rev. J.
W. Grimm, of Nd. brother-in-law of the bride,
performed the ceremony. They left on the 18th
for the home of the groom's father at Mt. Clin-
ton, Va.
Now that Rockbridge has organized a camp
of Confederate veterans the old soldiers OF Au-
gusta should establish camp.
Mr.. Elijah Sheets and wife, of Rockingham,
visited their relatives here last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

A HORRIBLE DEATH.-A Harrisonburg
despatch says that "F. May working saw
mill near Port Republic, in Rockingham
county, was on Saturday caught by the
saw, which cut off his lett leg at the thigh,
entered his side and cut his bowels, liver
and lungs, and forcing the heart from the
left to the right side.
He lived fourteen hours and suffered in
tense thirst. The water he drank flowed
out at the wound in the side. He was con.
scious uutil death. 1t is considered re-
markable that death did not occur imme.
diately."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

Ely Bros; have used two bottles of your
Cream Balm for catarrh since December. A
sore in my nostril-the cause of much suffer-
ing-has entirely healed; have used no other
medicine. This spring feel bettcr. can walk
and work with more ease than have in any
spring since lS6l.-Mary e. Ware, Hopeful.
Va.
EIy's Cream Balm received; my head is now
nquifying; Cream Balm is simply dynamite
for catarrh in the head. Its appli cation is
magical.-Thomas Lander, Augusta, Ga.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

SrEUAHT.-Near Mcdowell, Highland county,
of dropsy, ON the 9th inst, Mrs. NJ. v. Steuart,
nee Gentry, in the 42nd year of her age She
was a native of Albemarle county and her
remains were taken to Crozet for burial. She
leaves q husband and her daughter, Mrs
Anne May TO mourn her death.
KLoPFER.-On the 18th inst. Mary Ellen, in
FAINT daughter OF Mr.. William G., and Mrs.
Maggie Klopfer. In the second year of her
age.
ANDERsoN-On Wednesday. May 9th 1885, at
the home of his father, Capt Joseph Ander-
son. near Ronceverte, Vest Va. ofconsump-
ton. Mr.. George W. Anderson, aged about so
years.
MANN.-On Thursday May ard, 1888, at the res
idence of her uncle. (Mr. James Mann } in
Anderson, Monroe county. West Va, Miss
Matilda Mann, daughter OF Mr.. John Mann.
of Petersburg, Va, aged about "a years. She
was inferred at Mt. Pleasant graveyard on
Saturday, the 9TH instant.
CHURCH.-Died at the home of her daughter
(Mrs. Clark Bivens) near Lewisburg West
Va, May 3rd. 1888, Of paralysis, Mrs. Polly
Church, in the 82nd year of her age.
THoMPsoN-On Saturday. May 18th, of con.
sumption. William Thompson, (colored), sor
of Charles and Eva Thompson, aged q years
II months, and l6 days,
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A Seneca Falls N. Y. Blacksmith Hits
the Nail.

We stated that a resident ofSeneca Falls, N.
Y, held ticket which won the second capital
prize of 100000 in the March drawing of The
Louisiana State Lottery. and which entitled
the holder to the sum of $1,000. We have since
learned that tn of the ticket, No. go 675.
was purchased by Bernard Kirk of the firm OF
Kirk Bros. OF this village, and that he had $10.-
600 by the investment: of two dollars. Seneca
Falls IN. " Repeile, March 80.
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g. B. B.-The Stonewall Brigade Band are In
receipt of an in Yitation to attend the summer
encampment of the 3fd Regiment, at Char
louisville; June 25th to Both. Whilst they
have not formally accepted the invitation, 1t
is more than probable that they will CO. Dur
ing the time of this camp, President Cleveland
will attend the Commencement Exercises OF
the University. and the Band and Regiment
will be his escort on that occasion. We hope
that our business men having band boys In
their employ will arrange to let them Oh. an6
thus have a full band-one of the best repre-
septatives Staunton has
On yesterday, the Band received an invita-
tion from the Richmond Grays to accompany
that corps on a visit to New York, which theI
will shortly make.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-16

1axtngtou Division trains run by Central
time Main Line trains east Of Huntington
run by Eastern time. which is one hour faster
than Central time.
Paint Norfolk and Clifton Forge. The train
Saving Old Point Saturday morning, runs
NJ 3 daily except Sunday. The train leav-
inc louisville and Cincinnati on Saturday
rms only to Clifton Forge, where 1t lays over
mo No 5leayes Clifton Forge daily at 700 O. m.
No a leaves Ashland daily at 40 a. m. for
Pnilman Sleeping Cars on all through trains.
old Dominion Steamships leave Norfolk
Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
For Rates. Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any once Of g. & o. R'y; or Depot or ticket
Offce of connecting lines.
W. @. WICKHAM, d. FULLER,
Receiver. Gen'l Pass'r Agent
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Mahone's purpose was to carry the coun-
ty of Augusta, where representative Yost
resides, and that of Shenandoah, where
Senator Riddlebergcr lives, by fair means,
if possible, but by foul means if necessary.
This accounts for the action of the county
chairman in this county. and the removal
of the county chairman in Shenandoah
Valtey Vrginian.
ga Daniel come to judgment; yea, a
Daniel,n