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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

A REPUBLICAN PAPER FOR TARIFF Re-
FoRM.-The New York Eren,ng Post, one
of the ablesr Republican papers published,
says that the existence of an actual surplus
in the Treasury estimated to reach $140,-
600, 900 on the 30th of June, 1888, and the
further increase thereof under present laws,
are menace to all business interests, and
direct incentive to wastefulness aud cor
ruption in the appropriations of public
money!" and strongly 'sholds that the tariff
should be reduced and reconstructed" and
gives condensed summary of It's reasons
therefor as follows
a. To relieve the great body of the
people from needless burdens on the nee
essaries of life and on the materials and
tools of industry.
(2.) To remove artificial distractions to
the growth of our manufactures, which re-
strict them to the home market and shut
them out from the markets of the world.
(3.) To introduce the principle of equal
taxation according to the means of the tax
payers, and not according to their needs as
consumers of dutiable goods.
a. To remove the causes of social dis
content by giving to every man the whole of
his earnings, instead of taxing one class to
ensure profits for another.
% To destroy the monopolies now null
tiplying all over the country under the
name of Trusts, under shelter Of the tariff.
(6.) To increase the national wealth by
leaving capital and labor free to seek their
highest reward.
~ To remove from Congress the cor
rupting influences ola never-ending scram-
BILE for favors and advantages, under the
tariff, to particular classes, which can be
given only at the expense of those not so
favored.
49, To expunge the false and grovelling
idea that the American people, with the
richest land and the greatest natural re-
sources that the sun shines upon, cannot
earn their living without taxing themselves
500, DOC, 600 per year more than is neces-
sary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11
Nj MARRIAGES

EARHART-CARRIER.-A Spottswood, March
10Th. by Rev. A. Fl. Hamilton, Mr.. John Ear.
hart to Miss Sallie A. Carrier, all of Augusta
Co.
BURKE-WITz In Washington city, D. c., on
the 4th instant, Mr.. W. s. Burke, son Of Robt.
w. Burke Esq. of this city, and Miss Leila
Witt. daughter OF Isaac Witt, ESQ.,, of this
city.
Tuesday March 9th. 1885,
by Rev. VIM. Nice. Miller, MIR. ]. f. Myles
and Miss Mary M. Byrd, all Of .Greenbrier
Co., viva
Thursday, April 18th,
1888. at the residence of Mr.. James Cox, in
Lewlsburg. by Rev. D. E. Frierson, Mr.. Chas.
W. Gee and Miss Sarah r. McFerrin, all OF
isGreenbrier Co., W. Va.
SHRUM- Mt. Clinton, Rocking
ham county. by Rev. R. Byrd, Mr.. Chas R.
Shrum, of Dayton, and Miss Flora, daughter
of Mr.. Abraham Andes,
MoFFETT-KooNTz.- I'm Washington city, on
the 3lst OF March, by Rev. Jos. 7. Kelley, Mr..
Sidney A. Moffett, of New Market, Va, and
Miss Olivia w. Koontz, of Lacy Springs,
Rockingham county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

THE MILLS TARIFF BILL.-Feeling as
sured that there is general desire to read
the Report of the majority of the committee
of Ways and Means, of which Mr.. Mills, of
Texas, is Chairman, on what is known as
the Mills tariff bill, and as that will be the
subject of greatest prominence in the ensu-
ing campaign, and will be read with much
interest as we'll as profitable instruction,
we have devoted considerable space in this
issue to its publication, and hope that its
length will not prevent any from giving it
a careful and well-studied perusal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

MAHoNR's ODIous DEsPoTIsM.-The N.
Y. Mail and Cypress (Republican) says
the Republicans of Virginia are ''encourag.
ed by the prospects of the release of the
party from the odious and demoralizing
despotism of Malone" 1t thinks that, but
for the sodious and demoralizing despotism
of Mahone," the Republicans could Ger
tainly carry the State, and bases it opinion
on the representations of Hon. Jacob
Yost. How are they to get rid Of Malone
and his "odious and demoralizing despo-
tism?" He will continue to rule Or ruin
his party, and he will be apt to do both.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

WHAT JAS. A. FRAZIER SAYs.-In aletter
published in the Richmond Dispatch of
Saturday, Mr.. Jas. A. Frazier, prominent
Republican of Rockbridge, says
Mahone's policy out of the way, and Vir-
ginia will be Republican by twenty thou
sand, and we believe no one is more con-
WINGED of this than yourself the
editor of the Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

KICKERs AND CRY -BABIEs.-For the
term ''kickers," as applied to the Anti
Malone Republicans, is likely to be sub
stituted that of "cry-babies," as this is the
term used by Malone in his reply to John
S. Wise. He says they are "cry-babies
who are to be rocked in cradles and pacifi-
ed with sugar-rags and soothing lullabies."
In this same letter Malone seems to put
Johnny Wise in rather a close corner in
the matter of the unit rule and Mahone's
secret circular.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

A GALLANT SOLDIER PARALGzED.-Col.
j. G. Timberlake, prominent citizen of
York county, was stricken with paralysis
Friday morning while experimenting some
work on his farm. He was seen to fail for
ward and when assistance reached him his
entire left side was found to be paralyzed.
Colonel Timberlake was lieutenant colonel
of the Fifty. third Virginia, Armistead's
brigade, and led his command at Gettysburg
in the charge up Cemetery Hill and was
taken prisoner in the enemy's works.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

The large planning and manufacturing
mills of Buffum & Co., at Bristol, Tenn,
have been completely destroyed by fire.
Loss $4,000; insurance $4,000. Three box
cars of the Norfolk and Western Railroad
COMPANY were also burned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

KILLED AT Coal VALLEY, W. Va
John Rippeto, yard brakeman at Coal
Valley, and son of Rev. G. j. Rippeto, OF
the Baptist church, was killed there last
Wednesday morning by falling from the
front of the yard engine, upon which he
was riding. The wheels passed diagonally
over the lower part of his body and both Of
his limbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Maj. B. F. EAKLE is announced as can
for nomination for the House of Delegates
for Greenbrier Co. W. Va.
John W. Arbuckle, Esq, of Lewisburg,
w. Va, is announced as candidate for
nomination for the Senate of w. Va. DR..
VIM. II. McClung, who had been candi-
date has resigned in favor of Mr.. Arbuckle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11
PIANOS $:;:: $:$: {:
- d Ao - ~ ~ amos that they are supeiOr
GALE OF REAL ESTATE.

We, the undersigned. will, as commissioners
appointed for the purpose by two DEGREES rem
dered in the cause of Trevy VS. Shaw &C. pend.
ing in the Circuit Court of Augusta county.
proceed to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder in front of the courthouse, In the city
of Staunton, Va, on
Saturday, Nay 5th. 1898, at IL O'Clock H.,
the two following tracts OF land belonging to
Daniel j. Shaw:
Ist. THE III ME IRA CT, containing 4j3
acres, with its Improvements, where said Dam
lei J. Shaw now resides, situated in the coun.
ty of Augusta, east of Sherando.
81 TRACT OF MOUNTAIN LAND in the
same neghborhood. containing 343 acres
A plat and survey of these lands can be seen
on the day of sale showing the exact location
of each.
TERMS Enough cash in hand to pay costs OF suit
and saie. aud the residue upon credit of L q
and years, the purchaser executing for The
deferred payments, bonds with approved per-
sonal security bearing interest from day of
sale, and the title retained as ultimate secur-
ity.
GEORGE NJ. HARRISON,
JAMES BUMGARDNER. IT..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

IT is TO BE HOPED THAT Both RUMoRs
ARE GRoUNDLEss In Elam's assault upon
John S. Wise, he says it is rumored that
Wise will 60 back to the Democratic party
and in Wise's criticism upon Elan in his
reply, he says that it is rumored that Elan
is writing for Democratic papers, and that
he will join the Democratic party. Wise
denies the soft impeachment, and we sup
pose Elan will do so likewise, and we hope
that both will do so truly, for truly the
Democratic party should Fray to be saved
from such an affection.
In fighting each other as they are now
doing, they are doing a good work, but
would do great wrong to the Democratic
party and the interests of their country if
either or both of them should return to the
party they deserted. Fight or live ia peace
with each other as you may choose, but
don't, oh don't come back to the Dem
ocratic party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

KILLED BY BLAsT.-At Roanoke city,
while Mrs. Rosa Mcconnell, wife of Jamaa
Mcconnell, was standing in g neighbour
yard large stone from blast nearby
struck her on the thigh, inflicting a wound
from which she died in few hours. Mrs.
Mcconnell was Miss Mcdonald, of Phil
adelphia. Her remains will be sent to
Altoona, Pa, Mr.. McConnells former
home. Mr.. Mcconnell is prominent citi-
zen, and superintendent of the railway
shops there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Al the municipal election in Lewisburg,
W. Va, on last Saturday, the Democratic
candidates, were elected. Hon. Thos. 81.
Dennis, Editor of the Independent, was
elected Mayor over his Republican COM
netitor. Judge J, M. McWhorter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Mr.. BLAINE's MovEMENTs.-L Letters
received from Augusta, Maine, from Mr..
Blaine state that the Blaine family are now
enjoying themselves in Florence that they
will start for Paris in about two weeks,
and that after spending short time there
they will make trip through Norway and
Sweden. They will arrive in this country
the last of June.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

ENDORSING JOHN S. W1sE.-The Repub
loan Executive Committee of Richmond, of
which Jno. S. Wise is Chairman, is COM
posed of 70 members. On Monday night,
at meeting of that Committee, so were
present, and by vote of 80 to endorsed
Wise in opposition TO Mahone's assault up.
on him IN his recent letter, and announce
their purpose 10 support Wise seven if it
them in conflict with and in oppositicn
brings to Malone"
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'sBy st. Paul the Work Goes Bravely Oh

The Kilkenny cats are clawing each
other in furious manner. Elan attacks
Jno. S. Wise in the Fredericksburg Free
Lance, and Wise goes Elan one or two
better in the Richmond Wing. Malone,
as is supposed with Elan as his amanuen-
sis, assaults Wise in the State Republican,
and Wise will, Of course, now turn from
Elan to Malone, and put in some of his
best ticks on the mug of the "boss" and
master" to whom he was wont to say
sMaster, lead on, 1 will follow thee -
These leaders of their party are now en-
gagged in deadly contest with each other,
and if they could succeed, like the Kilken-
ny cats, in devouring each other, they
would thus render their country valuable
service-more valuable than they will ever
do in any other way, and then it might be
said of them that "they fodght, bled, and
died for their country"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

The Republicans of Vermont have elect
ed Blaine delegates to the National Repub-
lican Convention. If Blaine's health will
admit, he will probably be nominated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN HUNTINGTON.
In the municipal election in Huntington,
W. Va, last Thursday, the Democrats
were successful and carried every ward in
the city. The majority for Garland, the
Democratic candidate for Mayor, was 1871,
and for ]. Bernard Peyton for Record er,
14O. The Democratic candidates for Coun-
cilmen were also elected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Hon. Thomas G. Clemsan, son-in-law OF
John C. Calhoun, who died at Fort Hill, s.
c., the former residence of Calhoun, on
Friday night last. left Fort Hill and hand
some endowment to the State for the estab-
lishment of an institute for agricultural ed
ucation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Cross and White, the President and Cash
Ter of tho State Bank of N. c., who went
to Canada with money belonging to the
Bank, were brought black, and arrived in
Ralegh Monday morning. They are in jail
az d will be tried in July.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

John S. Wise is preparing long address
to the republicans of the State in reply to
Mahone's last letter. Mr.. Wise says he be-
lieves the State convention when it meets
will fully indorse his course and condemn
Mahone's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

KILLED BY LIeHTNING.-On Thursday,
near Flint Hill, Rappahannock county, MIR.
Hefin, while ploughing, was struck by
lightning and instantly killed. Both horses
were also killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

BILL ON BEHALF OF Elk CONFEDERATE
SoLD1ERs.-La Friday, Senator Jno. w.
Daniel introduced bill to repeal section
1918 of the Revised Statutes, which pro-
vides that f'no person who has served in
any capacity in the military, naval, or civil
service of the so-called Confederate States,
or of either of the States in instruction
during the late rebellion, shall be appointed
to any position in the army of the United
States"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

President Cleveland has received an au.
tograph letter from Pope Leo XIII thank
ing him for the jubilee present of a copy of
the constitution of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11
GEORGE NJ. HARRISON,
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
Cnv,a M q al on ORG

/. ]. N. Ryan, Clerk OF the Circuit Court OF
Augusta Co.. do certify that Geo. NJ Harrison
one OF the Commissioners appointed in the
foregoing cause has duly executed the bond
required according to law. Given under my
hand this 25th day of March. 1887.
apr LIT IN. RYAN, Clerk,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

ANOTHER EMIGRANT TO CANADA.-An-
thony L. Bargamin, bookkeeper in the
crockery house Of E. B. Taylor & Co., of
Richmond, has gone to Canada, and is re-
ported short in his accounts. The amount
of the shortage is not yet known, but it is
variously stated at from five to fifteen
thousand dollars. Bargamin had exclusive
charge of the books and finances of the
concern, and had the implicit confidence OF
his employers. Capt. Bargamin held the
position of quartermaster of the First Vir-
ginia Regiment and was one of the most
popular officers in that command. His
shortage is said to be due to card-playing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Unless the want of health of Mr.. Blaine
at the time shall prevent, we predict that
the Republican nominees will be Blaine OF
Msine and Harrison of Indiana.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

apr II-dI FOnd Gap, Augusta Co., Va.
ITO CONTRACTORS.-Off wanted for
Il the Digging. Mason, Brick. Carpenter.
Piastering. Painting, &C. for the erection of
the new Presby terrain Church, at Bethel, 8
miles from Greenville. station ON the Valley
K. r.. Augusta county, Va, according to the
plans and specifications prepared by G. G..
Bruce, G. E., and Architect.
The plans can be seen at the Office of the Ar
chitect. corner Main and Green streets, Staun-
ton, Va. on and after April Goth. Sealed bids
will be received by A, A, Sproul, Eeq., Chair
man of the Building Committee, Middle
brook, Va by noon of the 9th of April next
The Committee reserve the right to rel ect
any and all bids.
April 18th, 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.-On
Thursday last, Gov. Lee appointed the fol-
lowing members of the State board OF agri-
culture, created under an act of the Legis-
lature: First district, r. s. A. Brown, of
Accomac; second, James j. Beale, of Isle of
Wight; third, Normand Smith, of Henrico;
fourth W. B. Mallory; fifth, VIM. T. Suth-
erlin, of Danville; sixth, r. " Gaires, of
Charlotte; seventh, H. L. Lyman, of Abe
marie; eighth, S. Wexford Corbin, of King
George: ninth, George ". Palmer, of
Washington; tenth, Absalom Koiuer. Of
Augusta.
Under the law, those from the first, third,
fifth, seventh and ninth districts are ap-
pointed for two years, the others for four
years. Of the above number four are re-
publicaDs, as the law requires.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

RocKBRlDGB DEMOCRATS. = We learn
from special despatch to the Lynchburg
Virginidn that the County Democratic
Committee ofsRockbridge held meeting
at Lexington last Saturday to arrange for
active work in the coming fall Presidential
and Congressional campaign, and to ar
range for delegates to the State Conven
ton, which meets in Norfolk May 10Th.
Judge ]. K. Edmondson, the old COM
mittee chairman. resigned, and A. T.
Barclay, live Democrat, succeeds him as
a member of the Committee and its chair.
man.
District conventions were called to meet
on the 28th inst. tn elect delegates to the
State Convention The party will bs thor
onghy organized and the delegates will
only support State delegation who will
go to st. Louis favoriug the denomination
of Cleveland"
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Stanton Spectator.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL II. 1888.
ArhNr Day.

Twenty-seven States and three Terrific
riss have established Arbor Days, and they
are recognized and observed in Alabama
and West Virginia under the patronage OF
the public schools of those States. Arbor
day is an institution of American origin
1t was first publicly established in Ne
braska in 1879. In some of the States,
they are established by law, and are legal
holidays, and in others custom makes their
observance binding. The day is generally
designated by proclamation of the Govern
or. 1t is over in some of the States, but in
othDrs, particularly in the West, the people
are in the hayday of the jolly time which
combines pleasure with duty that becomes
light and eagerly wished-for as the season
approaches.
The treeless homes in the Prairie States,
as they were few years ago, are rapidly
acquiring the comforts and beauties which
tree-planting secures. Ornamental growths,
evergreens, foweringlshrubs, etc., are ad-
ding their charms to the lawns and road
sides wherever this new taste and new Gull
ture have found Judgment with the peo-
pie.
The custom originated in the Prairie
country Of the West, but it has expanded,
and is the delight of many communities in
the Northern, Southern, and Middle States,
and wherever practiced, imparts benefits
and pleasures to old and young. For
several years we have been invoking our
own people to take it up, and if no other
influences could be brought to be ar in that
direction, we had hoped the public school
authorities, at least, would have practically
encouraged it.
The Maine law is the simplest and best
which we have observed. 1t is as follows /:
"The Governor shall ann ually set apart a
day in the Spring as Arbor Day, and shall
issue proclamation recommending that it
be observed by the people of this State in
the planting of trees, shrubs, and vines, in
the adornment of public and private
grounds. places, and ways, and in such
other efforts and undertakings as shall be
in harmony with the general character of
day 80 established.
The attention of former legislatures has
been. directed to the Importance of thus en-
couraging the people to sustain the efforts
of a few, but that body has not heeded the
examples in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Tennessee and three-fourths of the States
of the Union. We hope Governor Lee will
recommend such legislation at the next
meeting of the General Assembly, and if
he will, in advance of that, call upon the
people to observe such day next Spring,
they will, in large numbers, enthusiastical-
ly respond to his appeal. He has but to
make the call to find an approval worthy
of the object, and afford him many pleas
ing reflections in. association with the adj
ministration of the high Office he fills.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

III. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that A. B. Light
ner, the commissioner appointed in the fore
going cause. has duly executed the bond re.
qutred according to law. Given under my
hand this day of March, 1883.
apr ll-tcs j. N. RYAN, Slerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

H0AH per month to AGENTS who handle
UOVOour work. Portraits enlarged from all
CITY PORTRAIT HOUSE, Binghamton. N.
Y.
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GALE OF MOUNTAIN LAND.

In pr issuance ofdecree of the Circuit Court
for Augusta County, entered December 18th,
1857 in the cause of Walkers Executors vs.
Walkers Legatees. shall proceed, in front OF
the Courthouse. in Staunton on
Thursday, May l0th 1888,
to sell at auction the interest of the late Mai
James Wake in two tracts OF mountain land
viz: 1st. An undi ,ided in terest of one half fin
a tract of 1000 ACRES on the western slope OF
the Blue Ridge adjoining the Mt. TORY and
Kennedy furnace lands, Riverheads District.
Augusta cOunty, {the other half belonging to
Mrs L. A. Smith and L. G. Elder,) and End.
An uodivided interest of one third in a tract
of 600 ACRES, adjoining the former, (the re-
maining two-thirds belonging to Mrs. L. A.
Smith and T. G. Elder, q. and the heirs of VIM
s. Sproul 20. A plat of the land will be exhib.
tied to persons wishing to purchase.
TERMS:-One- fourth cash, and the residue
in I2aDd Is months. the purchaser executing
bonds with approved personal security, and
title retained as ultimate security
AT,EX n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

The repeal of all duties on wool enables
US to reduce the duties on the manufactures
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VITALITY

THE SCIENCE OF LIFE, the
Agreat Medical Work Of the
age on Manhood, Nervous and
Physical Debility, Premature
Decline, Errors Of Youth. and
theuntold miseries consequent
thereon, 800 pages svo, 125
prescriptions for all diseases. 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
~ POND GAP TANNERY
WILL BUY
Chestnut Oak Bark

In car lots. For further Information, address
]. M. KUNKLE,
apr ia Pond Gap, Augusta Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

The bill which the committee reports pro-
vides for the repeal of all restrictions ON the
sale Of tobacco by the producer and for the
repeal of all taxes on tobacco, except on
cigars, cigarettes and cheroots, and of all
privilege and license taxes except those for
manufacturing aud selling cigars, cigarettes
and cheroots.
The repeal of special and privilege taxes
is also recommended. These taxes have
been fruitful source Of the petty prosecu-
lions which have crowded the federal Court
dockets in some portions of the country. 1t
is not believed that this retention is essen
tail to the efficient collection of the revenue,
and they should no longer be retained.