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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

The Rev. John Jasper, who believes that
ode sun do move" has returned to Rich
mond, Va, after a two months lecturlng
tour in the Northwest. The pecuniary
SUCCESS of the tour was small.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

There was received at the New York
Custom HOUSE on the 9th instant, from
Hamburg, consigned 10 Chicago toy house,
a consignment Of imitation money intended
to be used by children. All of The coppers,
silver and gold coins of the United States
are represented. The aggregate face value
of the importation is over $780, There
was no intention of fraud, as all of the
pieces bear the word limitation" They
are we'll executed, and as one of the secret
service officers suceet ded in passing one of
the one dollar gold pieces as genuine three
times within an hour, it was concluded that
the play money is too good an imitation,
and the consignment was seized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

The Sultan takes no chances of being
poisoned by any of his cranky subjects. He
makes bis Lord High Chamberlain eat a
spoonful of every dish before he himself
eats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

''Be my wife," he implored, 'be my
wife, my adored one. See have had my
life insured for 10000 in your favor" and
he flourished the policy In the air. She
pondered moment, then raising her large
and lustrous orbs to his, she said: Before
give you an answer would like to know
the state of your health"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Mr.. BLAINE DISCUSSED IN WASHINGTON
The Washington correspondence of the
Baltimore Sun thus speaks of Mr.. Blaine as
he is viewed at Washington, after delivering
himself of several speeches to those who
greeted his return home:-
HThe news of the arrival of Mr.. Blaine
in New York was received in Washington
with equanimity. The fact that they had
their show without the elephant being in
the procession, and that as the guests face
was fronting the Atlantlc's shores. the re-
ceding back of SO many of his hosts were
turned towards him, has injected into the
whole affair that element of She absurd
which has reduced the promised sublime to
the realized ridiculous. Mr. Blaine's speech
is regarded as the first contribution of de.
magogy, redolent with insincerity and in.
consistency. Of all travellers tales his,
whose observations are made from the top
of ScOtchman's four-in-hand, are least to
be relied on. So when he states that if all
Americans could have been 'tblessed With
seeing what have seen and hearing what |
have heard" the effect on the average citi-
zen is to make him wish that he, too, own
ed millionaire carnagie, manufacturer
who with one hand can close his mills to the
suffering of the wOrkingman and with the
other open his purse to the delectation of
Mr.. Blaine. The magnetic man could not,
even to be consistent, refrain from assailiug
the Congress, the President and the people
of his own country ere he had touched the
sole of his English-made boot ON American
soil. Perhaps there never was a more glar-
ing exhibition of bad taste.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

The ex-Empress Carlotta of Mexico is not,
as lately reported, in ill-health. Physically
she is as sound as ever, but her mind shows
no sign of regaining its normal condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

ATLANTA, August S.-The Democratic
State Convention this afternoon renomi-
mated Hon. John B. Gerdon for United
States senator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

A uBURN, N. Y, August 9.-Well's Col
lege, of Aurora, where Mrs. Cleveland was
educated, burned last night about 10 o..
clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

1t is simp'y marvellous how quickly con-
stipation, biliousness, sick headache, fever
and ague, and malaria sie culed by "Sell-
ere Liver Pills," August 1a-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Judge Thurman will visit Chicago the
25th, and, with Congressman Mills, will
speak at a big democratic barbecue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

INOR REKT-A HOUSE CONTAINING
IL Rooms in a desirable location in Staun-
ton. Terms moderate. Apply at this enhce,
August 18th, 1888.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED
l. that tn regular fare will be charged
on Victoria Railroad to Alum Station from
Goshen. No more excursion tickets at s1.50.
aug l5-2t N. T. HASKINS, Agt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
sale,

The undersigned Commissioners, acting I'M
der decree of the Circuit Court CT ugusta in
the cause of Warmers ed-a'r and others VS..
Warmers infant. will, on
aatsresay. September 18Th, 1888,
sell at public auction, in front of the court
house in Staunton. O tract OF land in the coun-
ty of Augusta, containing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

GRAHAM'S FERTILIZERS are no longer
an experim ent. The above brands have stood
the severest tests along side of every other
brand sold on this market, and as result, L
claim to be able to show a greater number OF
testimonials as to their excellence nom the
farmers OF Augusta and Rockingham counties
than can be shown for any other brand.
These goods are manufac tured In Stanton.
especially for the lands Of this section; the fns
results obtained by their use. prove how well
they are adapted to the same.
In my "Staunton" brand. am supplying o
long-felt want, namely-for q cheap fertilizer.
that is at the same time safe and reliable.
Write for prices and testimonials. Deliver
ed from Warehouses at Staunton, Greenville
Mt. Crawford. Harrisonburg and Crimora, and
all points on G. & o., S,v. and Valley Railroads
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
A New Acrobat in Republican Politics.

A New Acrobat In Republican Politics.
Colonel Houston, of Roanoke, Chairman
of the Wise-Houston Republican State
Committee, in his recent letter to General
Malone when answering the latter, who
had charged him (Houston) with unfaith-
fulness to his party, responded as follows:
Concerning the latter part of your as
sertion, as quoted above. have to say, IN
justice to myself, that is the first time
have seen it publicly charged that had
never voted the Republican ticket in Vir-
ginia, consequently the statement could
have no earlier denial from me. now say
that have never voted, either in or out OF
the State of Virginia, any other than the
Republican ticket and further, that l
have never scratched name from Re-
publican ticket during the twenty-four
years have been Republican voter"
The Roanoke Leader publishes this
answer of Colonel Houston, and then says
that he supported Mr.. Trout, the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Senate in 1888, and
that he also voted for Major Daniel for
Congress in 1884, and challenges the denial
of these facts The Leader also states that
Colonel Houston in his canvass for a seat
in the Senate in 1887 solicited Democratic
votes upon the ground that he had sup
ported Mr.. Trout in 1888. Furthermore
the Leader says, that at the time the
Roanoke delegates were appointed to the
recent Congressional nominating conven-
ton, he, Houston, urged that Mr.. Trout
should be the nominee of the Lynchburg
Convention, as in that case he and his fol-
lowing would support him. The Leader
says Colonel Houston is anxious now to be
the Republican candidate for Congress, and
if he is his epitaph will be "The extinct
political acrobat" for with such record
of insincerity and double dealing he will be
easily beaten.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MFRS. W. r. PATTON will resume her Mu-
M sic Glass Sept Sd. Boys under sixteen
can be entered, 203 KALoRAMA ST..
aug l5-3t stanton Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15


OF Augusta Co., Aug, 9Th. 1888.
Frank Hawking, Administrator of John L..
Blhos Gead" Plaintiff,
American Manganese Company, Defendants.
IN CASE.
The object of this suit is to recover $40 600
damages for the death of plaintiffs intestate
by the negligence OF the defendant, American
Manufacturing Company. limited.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Andrew
Carnegie, Henry Phipps. Jr,. David A. Stew
art, John Scott, George Lander, Gardner T.
McCandess, VIM. r. Abbott, VIM. II Singer.
John Walker, Samuel E.. Moore, John G. A.
Leigh znan, John W. Vandervoort, and Henry
W. Barntraeger. partners in business under
the firm name and style of Carnegie Brothers
& Company limited, George Lander. and Hen
ry M. Curry, Trustees for Carnegie Brothers &
Co., limited, Jennie E. Davis widow of Myron
G. Davis,) George Lander. Henry NJ Curry and
J. M. Davis, are non residents of this State,-
1t is Qrdared that they do appear here within
is days after due publication of this notice and
do what is necessary to protect their interest.
Teste,
Davis Hartman, J. N. RYAN,
White & Gordon, pH' Clerk.
au0 l5-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

For Congress, 10th District,
H. 3 II. G e o II G. # Il U @ IL Il IL,
OF Augusta County.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
n j. bU hh dUbD
VIM. j. NELSON,

1, j. N. Ryan, CLERK of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, do certify that A. j. Burk-
holder and VIM. ]. Nelson, Oommrs appoint
ed In the foregoing cause. have duly executed
the bond IeQuTed according to law.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Aug.
1888 J. N RYAN
aug 15-tds Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
SO ACRES, 2 RooDs AND SO POLES,

and being pant of the tract of which H. II.
Warner died seized. Said tract is with
out improvements, and is situated about %
miles west from the village of Fish efsville adj
joining the lands of Cyrus Conner and others.
A plat of said lands can be seen at the office
of Elder G Nelson, and the land itself will be
shown ay the undersigned, A. ]. Burkholder,
P. .. Fishersville Va.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of sa lie
and any unpaid costs of suit, and residue in
8. Is and q months, equal installms nts, with
interest from day OF sale. for which the pur-
chaser will be required to execute bonds with
approved personal security and the title to the
land will be retained as ultimate security.
RTIRKHOTn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

VyIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Circuit
" Court OF Augusta county, August 18th,
1888.
L. A. Wilkinsrn, Clerk &c., Defendant,
VS..
John P. Simmons and ais, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY ON AN ATTACHMENT.
The object ofthis suit is to attach the fund
due to the defendant John r. simmons, in
the suit of Hale sc, va. Sheets &c.. and
subject the same to the payment of the sums
de2reed to be paid by the defendant John P.
simmons, to the Clerk of the District Court of
Polk county, Iowa. for the use of Maria A.
simmons and her children by decree rendered
by the District Court of Polk county, Iowa. on
the LIST day of February. 1887. in the suit of Ma
ria A. simmons VS.. John P. Simmons. then
pending in said court.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that John P.
Simmons Is a nonresident of this State, 1t is
ordered that ne do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this notice and
do what Is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste,
SheHey & Bumgardner, pq. ]. N.RYAN.
aug law Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Senator Faulkner has introduced in the
Sc nate bill to provide for the erection of
public building at Martinsburg. W. Va
Tt proposed to pnt up building that
will cost 500 coo for the use of tho post
Office and United States courts in Martins
burg. Mr. Faulkner also secured the pas
sage of bill to pay the trustees of the
German Evangelical Church a. Martinsburg
$2,5 pt CO ~ { nf destruction of their
church building and its furniture BY the
Union forces during the late war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

soWed your Staunton ON the poorest field
on my place and it made one half more wheat
than ever made on same field BEFORE
j. II. AIRHART. Arhor HiIk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

tested your stanton aside of q so fertil-
lzer. Sowed a bag of Staunt0n in the field
where used the SO article. and a bag of the
latter In the field where / sowed Staunton.-
Cannot find the place in either field. Grass
same way.
MARTIN HEArwoLE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

can again report the most excellent results
in both wheat and grass from the use of your
Stanton Fertilizer. AS the best evidence OF
my confidence in this fertilizer. 1 now hand
you at this early date my order for all will
use this Fall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
MARTIN HEArwoLE,
ny Clinton

cut a fine crop of hay this season from n
Held where used your Staunton two years
ago. Also have good crop OF wheat this year
from Star and stanton.
J. l. ROsEN Arhnr Yiu
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Have used Staunton Fertilizer for three
seasons; tested it aside of several higher
priced articles and the Staunton has always
come out ahead. Will use no other kind this
year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

We used Grahem's Staunton in O field with
tive other kinds costing more money, and can
see no difference in the wheat. Sandy land,
CLICK Bros BridgeWater
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Jacob 8. Long. Jennings Gap, says: Used
good. both wheat and grass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Have been using your fertilizers for several
years and they have never failed to give COM
plete satisfaction. The last two years sowed
only your cheap goods ('Stauntou'O and the
two crops are the best ever raised. Ny grass
is also good. 1 am highly pleased to have,
found fertilizer at a low price that does as
well. and even better, than high priced ar
ticles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
c. G. FEIFER, Koiner's Store

IsoWed Staunton 200 ms per acre and 1t di5
much better than $50 dissolved home which
was sowed on same quality land, sane quanti<
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

My further experience the past season has
only confirmed the good opinion had kormed
of your fertilizers. They have done we'll for
me and l believe them peculiarly adapted to
the lands of this section,
SAMUEL YoUNT Koiner's Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15
R. GOODWIN. FishersYille.

Abram NJ. Miller. Rushville, reports results.
OF using Graham's Star Phosphate, equal In
both wheat and grass. to an article costiAg six
dollars more per ton used side by side also
fine results from the use of Staun ton. Land,
sandy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

sowed tons of your fertilizers last fall and
am well pleased with the results. Have
threshed one field of % acres on which 1 used
your Star Phosphate. 200 tbs per acre. and had
yield OF IS and one-half bushels per acre.
Will want more this year.
CYRUS T. RARGFp Crimora
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Have sowed your Star and Staunton brands
for 8 or s years and can report fine results
again this year. These fertilizers have been
sowed continuously on one farm and the land
has improved 50 per cent. Have a good stand
Of grass this season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Where used your star aside OF a so article
made four times as much weat as the $40 dol
lar goods. The latter got yellow and died be-
fore ripening. while where the Star was used
the wheat stood up and ripened and filled
nicely.
q
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

fnd must give the Augusta the preference
again this year. Sowed Us pounds per acre
or brand costing same as Augusta, and of the
latter 200 pounds per acre. and find the Angus
Ia ahead. Shall continue to use ID as hong as it
does SO well for me. Have used 1t for years
with good results every tilne.
AMOS w nEIEII &anrarsNllle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

XyIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Circuit
" Court OF Augusta county, August 18th,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

can again report fiue resuta fron Augusta,
Have used 1t for number of years and 1t has
never failed to give satisfaction. l expect to-.
want more this year.
JOHN CHPP. SangersYilla.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Sam'l Long q Son, Bridgewater, used Star by
side of a high grade Fertilizer. In Winter and
Spring, high grade was far ahead, but at har-
vest could see no difference between them also
had fine results from Stanton on gravel land.
Will use again this season.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-08-15

Jackson showalter. Dayton. Va
Michael Shank,
VIM, Bowman, CrimOra, Va.
D. E. Yount,
Frank q Holmes Ralston. Chrisman, va
John l.. Patterson, New Hope, Va.
z. A. Kiracofe, Stover's Shop, Va.
Holm H, Ralston, Stover's Shop, Va.
A. G. Mcclure, Fishersvtle. Va.
Jacob Runkle, Middlebrook. We.
Up. Ocheltree, Mt. Sidney, Va.
o. g. Merritt, Granville, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-20

we were assisting him last spring to use
the road machine, we enqnired why ne
did not use the machine in the fall. MI.
II. replied that the money gave cut some
times before he had gotten entirely over
the road in the spring. He thought that
the Board should make an assessment OF
at least IS or 20 cents instead OF 10 or II
as they are now doing. Hills could then
be cut down, the grade made better. low.
muddy places could then be macadamized,
and the condition of the roads very much
improved The road law is the best yet
devised, and can be made efficient if the
road commissioners and supervisors will
see to it that the requisite funds are pro-
vided. Some of the best farmers and men
who pay large taxes, have frequently told
your correspondent that they would viii
lingly pay double the road tax if thereby
the roads could be made so that hauling
would not be perfect drag in the winter
months. s..-..r,4 81
l. Up and down the long meadows thresh.
ing has been going on for some weeks
back, and still the sound of the whistle
can be heard these crisp, frosty mornings.
Usually long before this time the machines
have been sheded but. we may say. there
was new such crop of wheat raised before.
And, too, the corn crop was a good one.
it is now about all housed. Some few hun
dred barrels have been sold at Waynesboro
for 37c per bushel Unless wheat remains
below dollar corn will probable bring soc
per bushel before March, This could
safely be relied upon were it Eot for the
/ beef syndicate of the west operating
against the feeding of cattle. 1t is to be
hoped that the Senate committee now in
yestigatirg the matter will deyise somt
remedy. .-.s...- ,s-,.s..; THOMAS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-20
Waynesboro Items.
[Reported for the viRG1NIAN.


A son Of Mr. Marion Coiner is very low
with typhoid fever. 1t was reported Sun.
day that he would not live, indeed his
father and mother had lost all hope. On
yesterday. the 18th. one Of his physicians
reported that he had hopes Of him, and
said that he thought they could probably
bring him through. Though there have
been several cases east of South River
during the summer and fall, this is the
first that has come to our knowledge on
tine west side, and young Mr.. Coiner is the
only one in the vicinity of Waynesboro.
- Mr.. Geo. Hall, the efficient overseer of
60 miles of road in South River district,
has been under treatment in Stanton for
several weeks. Mr.. Hall being much ex-
posed with his arduous labors on the road
mad contracted a serious cough We learn
that he has been much benefited, and
that he expects to be at his old post in the
course of two or three weeks. 1t is ad.
Judged by all that Mr.. Fl. is one Of the
sbest road workers in the country. Whilst
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-20
A Western Picture.

We invite attention to the following
article describing the condition of por-
ton of Kansas. We do this for the infor-
nation of those seized with a mania to
leave Virginia. we find the article in the
Iron Age. published in New York We
give it as published in that standard Jour
nal:
DiscOuraging accounts are received from
Central and Western Kansas, caused by
the abandonment of farms in consequence
OF losses CT crops and cattle from the pro-
tracted drought of last summer. A letter
frJm Salina, Kan, says: LAS whole,
Central and Western Kansas die not this
year make one fourth OF corn crop. All
through the desolate. scJrched region
wheat made fair crop and the grain
fetched a remunerative price, but there
was not sufficient quantity Of that grain
raised TO tide the farmers oyer their inan
cial embarrasSments. Bankruptcy stalked
over the plains of Western Kansas and
struck down hundreds of farmers. The
financially ruined agricultural people who
till aridzoBe land have very generally de-
cided to fight &c longer against nature.
1t is estimated that at least 5000 mort
gagged farms in Central and Western Kan.
sas have already been abandoned, ana the
exodus has been commenced. tits not
mortgaged farm here and another yonder.
as it is in New York, but almost all farms
are mortgaged. En- the western counties
of Kansas the mortgages ere of small face
value. but in the Golden Beit' region of
Central Kansas as high as $1,000 has been
frequently loaned On 100 acres OF agricul-
tural land. But when farmer tills in
numbered land with incumbered tools that
are drawn by mOrtgaged teams. and Gery
wind burns up two consecutive corn crops
it is evident that he cannot pay interest
money-~it matters not the size of his
mOrtgage-pay taxes. and live -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-20
STILL IN THE LEAD
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: VA RMIN ALBEMARLE CO.. VA,
Fer Sale, or Ezohan


500 Acres. go acres Of which in cultiva. ion,
50 III coed timi3er. u miles north OF Ivy Depot,
q. s. q h. r.; IL miles northwest from Char
loncs VILE 10iniles west OF Va Midland X. R.,
neadW&ters MetchuIns River, near Free
Union Fcstofflce stores. churches &C., toler-
ably good farm house and out buildings, good
gagsss. shue zaeisrzsbOrhssnsl. well ysatered.
f3t0 young, thrifty. and the best fruit
Trees. 81 fine situation; mills adjoining; only a
few hours ride Ia Staunton, Richmond, Wash
ington and Bal timOre.
VIII sell low on good time or exchange for O
smaller farm or home for myself and children
Address, MARTHA A. STRATTON,
Free Union, AlbemarIe Co., Va.
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