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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
CORRUPTION AND FRAUD IN ELECTION

CORRUPTION AND FRAUD IN ELECTIONS.
AS the Norfolk Landmark says, ''if
there is anything that is well established in
current political history it is the fact that
in the ate election corruption staked bold
and unabashed oyer the State of New York
aud Indiana, as we'll as other localities in
the North and West, seeking the object
which was accomplished in the election Of
President Harrison"
Gov. Hill of New York, 10 recent mes
sage to Legislature of that State in refer
snce to law to guard the ballot from fraud
said:-
"There was universal complaint at the
recent Presidential election, all along the
Inferior counties bordering upon other
States, that non. residents voted in our State
IN large num bers. L is claimed that there
was apparently concerted plan of colonlz
alton carried on whereby residents of Penn
sylvania, Vermont and other States voted
in our rural counties which adjoin those
States.
Frauds upon the elective franchise are
not coUfined to the cities of the State;
neither ara they limited to general cleo
tions, but pertain to town meetings and
municipal elections as WE'LL"
These frauds are perpetrated by the
wrongful use of money: it is one of the
worse forms of corruption.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Mrs. VIRGINIA TAYLOR CONVICTED OF
NUMBERING HER HUSBAND. The trial of
Mrs. Virginia Taylor, of Accomsc, charged
with killing her husband, by poisoning him,
ended about 1 o'clock Friday when the jury
rendered their verdict, finding the prisoner
guilty aud fixing her punishment at FIVE
years in the penitentisry.
Thomas w. Russell, counsel for the &C.
cassd, moved an arrest Of judgment for a
new trial for the prisoner on the ground
that the verdict is contrary to the law and
the evidence. In the absence of Mr.. Nicely,
senior counsel for the accused, his Honor
Jndge Garrison set Monday for the hearing
of the motion for new trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

A REMARKABLE WoMAN.-"Aunt Emily
Ward" one of the most remarkable women
in Michigan, celebrated her S0th birthday
at Detroit recently by reception, which
was attended by nearly six hundred people.
'Aunt Emily" never married, but has
reared, educated and started out in life not
less than Twenty-Five men and women,
some of whom now count their wealth by
hundreds of thousands, and the list includes
a prominent Western railroad manager,
two manufacturers, two professional men
and merchant. One of them Miss Ward
took as an orphan, reared him and sent him
to the universit7. The day he graduated
she gave him $l5 600 Another charge she
gave the same opportunities and IS 600 in
money. Ex-Postmaster.G General Dickinson
in sending his congratulations asked to be
remembered as one of "Aunt Emily's"
boys.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

SHOT IN CHURCH Paris. KY, on
the 26sn ult., the Colored Methodist Con-
ference of the Lexington District closed its
first days session Wednesday night with a
probable murder. The church was crowded
1000 people being present. Bishop An
drews was in the pulpit. Benjamin Kellis,
who rents pew in the church, left his seat
for few moments, and during his absence
John Page sat down in it. When Kellis re
turned he ordered Page out, aud quarrel
ensued. At last Kellis, who was the larger
of the two, grappied Page by the collar
and hauled him out Of the pew. Page
started down the ailse, but had not reached
the door when he turned, and, pulling re-
volver, fred two shots at Kellis, one taking
effect in the groin, producing fatal wound
The other bullet lodged in the wall back OF
Bishop Andrews. There was quite pan
ic in the church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Ten states of the union will hold elections
in November next, aud the contests will
probably be fought on the same lines as
last year. 1t is certainly to be hoped that
the Democratic party will make an active
campaign everywhere, and 80 far as possi-
Bile, retrieve the failures of last November.
1t is the party of the people, and the people
will be with it when they learn by dear ex-
perience that they have made fools by lend
ing aid to the party of trusts, mooopolies,
and millionaires. Let US organize every
where for an active fight and continue to
work for the success of our cause until VIC
tory perches on our characterization
Nv. Va.) Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
LIGHT HoRsE HARRY LEES AND NJ

LIGHT Horse HARRY LEES AND Mr.
AND MRS. CUsTIs's REMAINS Some IF the
relatives of Light Hnse Harry Les in this
State are thinking Of having his body re-
moved from near Savannah, Ga, where it
now lies to this city. Gen. Lee died at the
home Of a friend near Savannah, where h..
stopped On Gis returning home from Der
mnda, where he had gone for the hene6t of
his health. Before the war the Legislature
appropriated the sum of S. 600 for the re-
moval of his body to this State, but thu
war came on shortly afterwards and the
provisions of the act Of the Legislature in
the matter were never carried out. There
is also some talk of removing the remains
of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. P. Gusts from Ar
lington to this city. 1t is said that their
graves are neglected at Arlington, and now
that that place is owned by the Govern
ment it would be best to IemoVe their re-
mains to Christ Church cemetery in this
Gazstie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
DeafneSsCan't be Cured

by local application, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused BY an infamed condition of the mu-
Gus lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inhamed you have a rumbliug
sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
ion, hearing will be Destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are cansed by catarrh,
which is nothing but an iuh tmed condition
of the mucus surfaces.
We will give Que Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by Catsrrh)
that we eau not cure by taking Halls Ca
arrh Cure. Send fo, circulars. free.
F J CHENEY & co. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

A CURIOUS RELIc.-Mr. VIM. NJ. Stroth-
or, of LyGchblrg, Va, has in his pos
session ring which was the property of
General Washington and was worn by him
after the death of his brother, Lawrence
Washington. 1t is cluster diamond, set
10 platina and gold, cuiiously wrought and
inscribed on the outside with the name of
Lawrence Washington.aud the date of his
death. The ring.is mentioned and describ-
ed in General Washington's will. 1t was
beoueathed to his brothers widow, who
was Miss Fairfax, a relative of the late
DR.. Albert Fairfax, of AlexaIdgis, from
whom Mr.. Strother obtained it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

PRESIDENTIAL NoMINATIoNs.-The
President sent the flowing nominations
to the Senate March Both: John T. Abbott.
of New Hampshire, to be Eavoy Extraer-
binary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the
U tied States to tie Republic of ColumbiA
Edwin FL. Ferrel, of Texas, to be- Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Planipoteufi-
airy of the United States to Belgium. To
be deleg ties to the conferences between the
United States of America and the Republic
of Mexico, Central and South America
Hayti, San Domingo, aud the Empire OF
Brazil, 90 be held in Washington in 1889;
Johu B. Henderson, of Missouri; Cornelius
NJ. Bliss, of New York; William Pinckney
Wythe, of Maryland. Clement Srudebaker,
of Indiana; T. jefferson Coolidge, of Mas.
sschusetts; william Henry Trescott, OF
South Carolina; Andrew Carnegie, of Penn
sylvauia; John R. G. Pitkip, of Louisiana;
Morris NJ. Estee, of California; j Fl. Han
son, of Georgia, and Henry ]. Cooper, post
master, Tampa, Fis,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

We are willing to admit that Benz. Harri-
son is an honest man, an able man. and pos
sibly conscientious man, but what of it !?
1t is not his personal character we object to,
but the party he represents. He represents
the railroad kings, the monopoips and the
boodlers, and as a consequence the policy
of his administration will be dictated bV
these same parties, and it would be fully to
expect anything else.-Charlsstou( W. "a, J
Star
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Mrs. Harrison is replacing the servants
in the White House, and substituting white
help for the negro servants who bad control
of the domestic machinery there for years.
How is that for high? The truth is north
ern people have no use for colored servants,
aud if negroes were to crowd upon them
for labor as they crowd upon the white
people at the south, they would cause q
white insurrection all over Yankee land
that would shake the whole nation to its
centre. We venture to say that not half
dozen republican senators or representa-
tives in Congress from the north have sin
gle negro as their servant in any capacity,
and yet they are great friends of the negro.
-Ly7a hburg Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Mr. Joaquin Miller has been appointed
By the Governor of California member of
the State forestry mission. The poet
has taken great interest in the preserva-
ton of CaliforDia's forests, and was chiefly
instrumental in the planting of evergreens
on Goat Island; the trees, however, sue
cumbed To drought and fires.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

BABY SHIPPED AS BAGGAGE.-A lady
who came from Washington to this city on
Saturday evening last put her baby in its
carriage and had both checked as baggage.
She then took seat in one of the passen-
ger cars and entertained a young gentleman
acquaintance until she reached this city
when she went to the baggage Car, present.
ed her check aud secured her baby and
carriage Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

TOPEKA GROWING NERVOUS.
Kan, is piling up debt equal to all the
property ia the city. This condition of
things is ascribed to the 2,000 colored vot-
ers, who, it is charged. always give their
support to the crowd promising the most
extravaganza expenditure of the public
funds. a movement is on foot there for a
combination of the taxpayers against the
coiored contingent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Let there be- no local contests over local
questions this year wherever snch contests
can be avoided. Nothing should be done
to distract the attention or divide even tenn
porarily the forces WHOSE solid and unbro-
ken union alone can secure the success of
the honest common-ssnse sud thrift of
Virginia on November 5fh, and give them
the direction OF good government in this
State.-Richn.oad State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

CHURCH THIEVES IN VIReINIA.-Re
Gently, thieves entered the Episcopal church,
at Warrentou, Va, and carried off three
stoles belonging to the rector, valued at
$40 The same night the Presbyterian
church was entered aud an unsuccessful at
tempt made to force the lock of book
case. The Baptist church was also visited
aud the Stats were Cut out of the window
bind, bur the attempt TO raise the window
was unsuccessful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Mr.. TUCKER AT THE WHITE House.
Hon. ]. Randolph Tucker, accompanied by
Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Abra-
hams, of Virginia, were conspicuous visit
ors at the White House yesterday, and as
they came out of the Cabinet room they
encountered Senator Kenna, of West Vir-
ginia. Mr.. Tucker embraced the West
Virginiap, saying as he did 50 t: "My dear
boy, am glad to see you and tender my
congratulations after your bitter but sue
cessful campaign. / am not seeking an
Office" said Mr.. Tucker to bystander,
shut if could secure the retention of my
friend Abrahams in the comptroller of the
currency bureau l would feel very much
gratified. "-Alec. Gazette, March 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

The thousands of admirers of Senator
Vance, of North Carolina, will be shocked
to learn that he Is threatened with total
blindness. It will be remembered that but
fey weeks ago one of bis eyes had to be
removed, and COW the news comes that
there is danger of another operation which
may result in the loss of The other eye.
That so able a pnblio man, so kindly a
gentleman, should have his life blighted by
SO terrible misfortune is pitiful, indeed
Isdex.Appsal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

The fact that the Hsytien government
has notified Secretary Blaine that ii is tired
of negro Ministers from the United States,
and wants white man sent there, will, i:
is hoped, strengthen the reported deter
imitation of tine administration not TO ap-
point negroes to offis in this country. If
the negroes in Hayti osnt't stand American
negro uffcers, it is hardly to be supposed
that the white people of this county cam
Alexandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

The Nicaragua Canal Company will
have no difficulty, it is understood, in rails
ing the capital required for the construc-
ton of their canal At Mr.. Menocaps re-
quest the location and estimates made by
him will be considered by number of the
most eminent engineers in this county
At an early date work will be begun, and
the enterprise will be pushed with energy
to it's completion. Its prospects were never
50 encouraging as at the present time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

During Fridays executive session of the
Senate motion was entered by Senator
Plumb to reconsider the vote by which the
nomination of Lewis Wolfy to be Governar
of Arizona was confirmed. 1t is said that
additional charges have been preferred
against him relating to his actions while a
revenue officer on the Mississippi river
some years ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

DIED AT THE AGE OF 10S YEARS.
HoLLIDAYsBURG, Pa, March 2S.-Thomas
Keegap, au Irish resident of Juniata town.
ship, was buried today at the advanced age
of 108 years. He carried pike in the Irish
rebellion of 1898, and came to this country
rs years age. His first vote was for An
drew jackson and his last for Cleveland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Ex-Gov. Watts, of Alabama, whom the
scant aud scarce new issue of Republicans
We're bossting about as an Old Line Wing
who was about to become a Republican,
has been interviewed by a New York Times
reporter aud indignantly stamps his foot on
the rumor. He has no idea of leaving the
Dem, Gratis, nor does be think other men
have, so long as the present local govern
ment question in the South remains in
perilous doubt from year to year. There
are thousands more like him.-Richmond
State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Robert T. Lincoln has been appointed
TO England; Murat Halstead, minister to
Germany; Allen Thorrdyke Rice, minister
e. Russia; Patrick Eyan, minister to Chilli;
Thomas Ryan, of Kansas, minister to
NJ x.co; ,nn Hicks, of Wisconsin. miais.
tar 10 Peru; George B. L,riag, of Massa-
chusetts, minister to Portugal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Charles Marshall, last surviving member
of Gen. Lees staff, will deliver the annual
Grafton to the bar of West Virginia. at the
White Sulphur Springs, on the Both of
July. The National Bar association will
meet at the same place on the day of ad
journmens of the State Bar Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

In FAVOR OF HIGH LICENSE Phila-
delphia Inquirer has just made a canvass
OF the leading merchants, manufacturers
aud fnanciers of that city on the prohibi-
ton question, and makes this recapitua-
ton of the result. For high license 1856,
for prohibition 80, undecided 80, declined
to give an opinion 71-tota, 800. 1t will
be seen that the sentiment developed was
largely in favor o. high license.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

If there is Republican in West Virginia
who is not seeking an appointment of some
kind, or who doas not fondly hope that
lightning will strike his way, we want him
to come out and announce the fact. We do
not want to start dime museum, but sim
ply desire to gratif, orr own cariosii y
Fayefte (W.F a.) Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

SALES IN ROCKINGHAM james w. Car
penter, of Brdgewater, has old his brick
dwelling mouse on Main St., in that place
to c. Aulsman & Co., for SIS. 500, aud Mr.
George F. Arey, of the same place. has sold
his dwelling on Commerce st., to Mrs. Early
and daughters for So, 500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

SENTENCED TO BE HANeED.-On March
2Stb, at Norfolk, the young negro murder,
er, Henry Coleman. for the brutal murder
OF the old dairymau. James Grant, last Sep
TENDER, was sentenced by Judge c. w.
Hill to be hanged on the 31st day of May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

A SCHOOL OF WHALES. --Captain Samue
Pedrick, of the schooner James Fl Gordon,
which arrived at B fillmore March 28th
from Charleston, reports having passed a
school of whales about seventy-five miles
east outheast of Capa Henry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

No is daily between clifton Fora 70 and Old
Point. out daily, except Sunday. west OF Cliff
ton Forge.
No. daily. leaves Huntington 8 As a. M, ar
rive Clifton Forge 7 80 o m.
G Il D. trains run into Central Union Depot,
Cincinnati and Union Depot. Louisville,
avoiding transfers and making direct con-
Kansas City. Memphis, Nashville. New Or
leans, and all cities
West and southwest.
Schedule in effect Feb. 10 1889
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
COMBINATIONS The Senate has con
firmad this. fnllowinp Nominations -

COMBINATIONS. The Senate has con-
frmed the following nominations =
John Hicks, Minister to Peru +; George
B. Loring, Minister to Portugal Robert
T. Lincoln. Minister to Great Britain
Allen Thorudyke Rice, Minister to Russia;
Thomas Ryan, Minister to Mexico; Patrick
Egan, Minister to Chill; Robert Adams,
Jr, Minister to Brazil; Larzing B. Mizuer,
Minister to the Central American States;
W, L. Seruggs, Minister to Vene znela; w.
o. Bradley, Minister Resident and Consul
General to Colea; W. S. Upton, United
States Marshal for the Eastern district oil
Tennessee; Tyre Glenn, Marshal for the
Western district of North Carolina; Mar
ion Erwin, United States Attorney for the
Southern district of Georgia; George Chan
dler, of Kansas, First Assistant Secretary
of the Interior; Andrew D. Coyles, post
master at Statesville, n G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

The Chesapeake & Ohio Railway COM
pany has leased strip of land short dis
lance below Gauley station, and will put in
side track, so as to increase the facilities
for loading lumber at that place
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Hon. J. R. TucKER.-Ths Lexington
G 'zeHe says that Hou. John Randolph
Tucker, LII. D., has commenced his annual
c,uIse of lectures before the law school of
Washington s Lee University on Consti-
tn onal law, which run through April. Mr..
Tucker is looking remarkably robust and
active for q man of his years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Prof. James l.. Cabell, who for so years
has held the chair of Physiology and Sur
gerry at the University of Virginia, has re-
signed his position on account of old age
and declining health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
ALUMNI OF UNIVERSITY OF y1Rs1x1A

The National Alumni Association of the
University of Virginia will meet 10 Wash.
ington city April 26th and 9th. The com.
mittee sppolnted by the Secretary last June
have secured reduced rates from the South
ern Passenger Association and expect the
game from the Trunk Live and central
traffic associations. A full fare receipt to
Washington from any aiumpus will secure
a reiuln ticket for one third, which can be
SECURED through w. D. Cabell, chairman,
14G7 Massachusetts avenue, northwesU,
Washington, D. G.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Jack May, who was indicted for forgery,
in Rockingham. plead guilty to the charge
in the County Court on Monday week, and
was sentenced to two years in the peniten-
tiary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

JUDGE PAUL FOR GovERNoR.-The
Washington correspondelt Of the Alex. Ga
zette uneer Gaze of March 27th Says
cit is rumored among the Virginia re-
publicans here to day that Judge Paul will
be the next republican Candidate for Gov
ernor of Virginia and ex Congressman
Bowen, the Candidate for Lieut. Governor,
aud that Judge Paul has said that though
he now has a life place, he will not hesitate
to sacrifice it at the call of his party"
We do not credit this, for we think
Judge Paul too sensible to do that.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
yYIRGINIA.-IN VACATIoN-In the Clerks
v office of the Circuit Court OF Augusta


EYIRGINIA.-IN VACATIoN-In the Clerks
v office of the Circuit Court OF Augusta
County. March 9th, 1889.
N, W. Via, Plaintiff,
vs..
VIM. H. Austin, Defendant,
IN CHANCERY ON ATTACHMENT.
The object OF this suit is to settle the partner
ship account of wv Via and m 81. Austin
lave partners under the firm name aud sts lie OF
Via q Austin, and to recover of the said VIM.
Fl. Austin the amount claimed to- be due said
Via on settlement, to wit $3.50 40 with inter-
crest from Isl July, 1888, and TO attach any es-
tate. debt or effects found within the county of
Augusta, sufficient TO satisfy to the plaintiff
his deDt, interest and costs.
Itsppearing by affidavit filed that William
Fl. Austin Is q nOn-reslsieut of this state tits
ordered that he do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this notice and
do whatss nece ssary to protect his interest.
Teste,
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Several fine salmon have been caught re
Gently at the Kanawha Falls. One caught
by Mr.. B. Buster weighed IL pounds. The
fish as well as the fisherman was a buster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

The question whether or not bonds shall
be issued to bnild new Court house in
Kauawha county. W. Va, will be submit
ted to a vote at the May election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

On the Baltimore and Ohio raili DAD, near
Cameron, w. Va. a freight train went through
burning bridge into the stream below. Two
tramps were roasted to death and another
badly Injured, and seventeen freight cars were
burned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

letter from Henry NJ. Stanley, dated
Smuputurt. Sept. A, 1888. has reached friend OF
the explorers in Edinburgh. The explorer
says he is well.