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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

As the Richmond State says, the battle
of next Fall will be waged on State issues,
and no invidious distinction will be drawn
against any man, whatever his views on
Federal questions may have been. Every
man who is in favor of determined and
aggressive warfare upon Mahoneism, what
ever his past opinions or affiliations, will be
welcomed in the Democratic party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

FIRE IN DECATUR, ALABAMA.-A fire
in Decatur, Ala on Sunday night, destroy
ed eleven houses of the Decatur Land Com
pauy, chiefly occupied By real estate and
insurance. agents. The new Windsor Hotel
was damaged by fire and water. The cause
IF the Ire is not stated. Loss, $40, 600;
insurance, $4,000. Three men were very
badly burned, and two Of them will de-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

DIVORCES L; FRANCE.-Last year there
were 8, 315 divorces granted in France. The
demands were largely made by the wives,
and those who had been married from five
to ten years were the most numerous in
seeking release from matrimonial bonds.
There were two divorces granted in the
cases of couples who had celebrated their
golen weddiEgs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

Miss AMELIA LAvILL ATTEMPTS SUI
cIDE.-In Roanoke city about o'clock
Sunday evening, Miss Amelia Laville at,
tempted to shoot herself through the heart.
The ball struck a rib, ranged around the
heart and inflicted very serious wound
She says she was insulted by ladies every
time abe went on the street, and could en-
dure 1t no longer. Eighteen months ago
her brother topk bis owu life, after shoot.
~ Ct1s. Reyariss dean.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

SUDDEN DEATH.-Hon. s. j.. Mullin,
who had been in good health, was taken
sick on last Friday at his residence in Mar
tinsviile, Henry county, Va, and died in o
few hours. He leaves large and interest.
ing family, of whom one is the Judge Of
that county,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

REV. DR.. RANDOLPH Fl. McKIM.-Rev.
DR.. Randolph Il. McKim, late of Christ
Church, New Orleans, but formerly of
Baltimore, preached his first sermon as rec
tor of the Church of the Epiphany in
Washington city this morning. The church
vas crowded to its utmost capacity, and
many were turned away for want of room.
DR.. McKim is an easy, graceful speaker,
and preached without manuscript or notes.
The theme of his sermon was the "Gospel
Of Christ and its Catholieity, Unchange-
ableness and Power" and in concluding his
discourse he said that as long as he might
be rector of Epiphany he would preach the
rower of the Gospel to bring men to saliva
tion; and he asked the cooperation, sup
port and prayers of the parish for him and
his work among them.
Dr.. McKim is son-in-law Of Rev, r. b.
Phillips for many years Principal of the
Virginia Female Institute of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

Sheriff Ragsdale, of Dinwid6 county,
on Saturday lev ed on the stock, fixtures
and farming implements of the State Gen.
trail Lunatic Asylum, ear Petersburg, to
satisfy claim for rent for $500 for the
building formerly used for rsylum purposes
10 Richmond. The board OF directors Of
the institution will, it is understood, fight
the rsstseE in the courts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

TROUBLE IN SANFORD. N.C.--A Raleigh,
correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch
says
"The trouble at Sanford on Christmas
day, which has been before referred to, arose
from an assault by two negroes-Isaac
Heck and Russell McIvor-npon 3. L.
Jones, a prominent merchant. 1t grew out
of politics. Jones was badly beaten, but
shot Heck in the arm. A mob of negroes
quickly assembled and threatened violence
to the white people and their property. The
sheriff and large posse went from Car
thage and stopped the disturbance, making
fourteen arrests of the ringleaders."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

The Amber gold mine, In Orange co4n-
ty, has just been sold to syndicate of
Northern capitalists for 81 600. The mine
has not been opened siuce the war. Hands
are now engaged in putting in new ma
chinery and making other Improvements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

Two OF JUDGE FARRAR's DAUGHTERS
MARRIED ON THE SAME DAY.-On yester-
day, January LIST, at "Mohican," the resi-
vile Station in Amelia county, two of his
daughters were married-Mattie L., to T.
P. Shelton, and Lily NJ, to L. B. Frayser.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

The maintenance of honest and intelli.
gent rule in this State is the supreme de-
mand. 1t is of no consequence now what
q mans opinions are about the tariff, the
currency, the Blair bill, the internal
revenue, the fisheries treaty and the
seizure of the Haytien Republic: II he
is opposed to Mshoneism and is willing to
ioin those who are fighting it there is a
warm place for him in the Democratic
uarty,-Rich, State,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

How THE AMERICAN STEAMER "HAYTT-
AN REPUBLIC WAS RECLAIMED. = On
Thursday, the Goth u!5. the Galena and
the Yaptic steamed into the harbor of Port
au Prince, the Galepa leading the Yantlc
about three miles. When the Yantic came
10 the Admiral shifted his flag to her and
passed into the inner harbor where the
Haytian Republic was anchored close ID
shore with the American flag still floating
from her peak. As the Yantic came along
side she dropped her own anchor, passed
her stern line to the anchor chain of the
Hsytian Republic, with her guns bearing
directly on the town. In the meanwhile
the Galepa was doing her own appointed
work. She was laid broadside on to the
Hsytian war steamer Dessalenes in the out
er harbor ready to open fire at the FIRST sign
of hostility from the shore. When the
Yautic and the Galena had thus occupied
their respective positions, with both chips
cleared for action, Admiral Luce sent Lieu
tenant Griffin on shore to demand the re-
lease of the steamer before three O'Clock.
The reply was that an answer would be
sent off as soon as possible, and few hours
later the steamer was given up and crew
from the Yantic at once put on board OF
her. Now comes the question of damages
for the seizure eff the steamer, which are
put by her owner, B. G. Morse, at two hun
bred thousand dollars for her detention, and
g hundred and fifty thousand dollars com,
pensation for the crew and two passengers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

DEATH OF Mrs. GEN. SCHoFIELD.-Mrs.
Schofield, wife OF Mnjor-General John M.
Schofeld, the general commanding the
United States army, died at the Richmond
apartment house in Washington Sunday
morning. She had been an invalid for
some time, suffering from heart and nerv-
GUS troubles. Her death at that the,
however, was totally unexpected,
Mrs. -Ssh0ield was daughter of p ofes
s7T Bartlett, of West Point, formerly pro
fessor of philosophy in the M!litury Acad-
envy. She was married to the General
while be was an instructor at West Point.
She leaves three Children daughter, re-
Gently married to Lieutenant Andrews, Of
the fifth artillery, and two sons, William
B Schotleld, in business in New York, and
Richard M. schofeld, in business in e
Paso, Tex. Mrs. Andrews arrived In
Washington few days ago for q short
visit, and was with her mother when she
died.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

SUICIDE IN LYNcHBURe-On Christmas
night, Robert Hull, brother Of Allen g..
Hull, travelling passenger agent of the Nor
folk and Western railroad, committed sui
eide at the Norvel-Arlingtou Hotel in
Lynchburg by taking laudanum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

STRANGE MYSTERY IN DAKoTA.-A des
patch from Chamberlain, Dakota, says
''there is no doubt that the great phenom
euon in Charles Mix county is not caused
by burning coal alone. There is great
volume Of smoke constantly issuing from
the ere 'icss, accompanied by burning
sulphurous odor and light-colored smoke
The earth for many feet about is warm. 1t
is also phosphorescent, and can be seen at
night for many miles. At frequent inter,
walls deep rumbliug sound is heard for
long distances. The phenomenon is situat,
cd on that portion of the Randall military
reservation which was lately thrown open
to settlement"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

DANGER OF ELECTRIC wIREs.-At Tole-
do, Ohio, on Christmas day, Frank j. My
ers, cook in Hockenberger' restaurant,
was killed by shock from an electric light
wire which had come in contact with an
iron window shutter, which Myers attempt
ed to close.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

A Swiss passenger named Kuhni, on the
steamship Lord Cough, from Philadelphia,
was arrested on the arrival Of the vessel at
Queenstown, Ireland, Saturday. He is &C
cused of numbering and robbing William
Christian, in Wisconsin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

At Blackley's store, in Caroline county.
party of colored men made an unprovok'
ed attack on Mr.. Campbell, white, sales
man in the store. Campbell was badly cut
in several places and his skull was fractur.
ed, rendering his recovery doubtful.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

THE MISSIONARIES SAFE.-A despatch
from Zanzibar, Dec. 2Sth, states that news
has been received there that tbs mission
aries at Urambo, Mpwapwa and Mboia are
safe. The Germans at Mpwapwa have
fortified the summit of hill there. They
have one cannon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
A mob collected Saturday night in B

A mob collected Saturday night in Bel
grade and marched through the streets to
the Austrian consulate, where they shout
ed, "Down with Austria!' and smashed
the windows. They then visited number
of residences occupied by Austrians and
made similar demonstrations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

ANOTHER ACCIDENT FROM FIRE CRACK
ERs. The stable of Mrs. Virginia Newton,
near White Oak, in Stafford county, was
totally destroyed by fire Wednesday even
ing, together with two horses, a lot of
farming implements and provender. The
fire was caused by fire cracker being
thrown into the hay.
The loss by fire, caused by the use of
fire crackers, is very great, particularly
about Christmas and New Year. As they
do so much injury and no good, it would
be we'll to prohibit the sale of them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
A REAL INSTEAD OF FEIaNED TRAGEDY

A REAL INSTEAD OF FEIGNED TRAGEDY.
There was a terrible ending on Thursday
night to Christmas festivities at Austin,
Mo. A Sabbath school gave Christmas
tree entertainment and the young people
gave dramatic performance TO wind up
the evening. During the course of the per-
formauce the heavy villain dies by his own
hand. The part was taken by Walter
Webb, a well-to-do young farmer, and
when he made the supposed fatal blow he
tripped and fell forward, the knife piercing
his heart. and he died instantly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
TIE nopY.sEayANr OF JEFF. DAVIS,

The BoDY-sERvANT OF JEFF. DAVIS
A Raleigh, N. c., correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch says
s'Some weeks ago James H. Jones COLOR
ed OF this city, who was the body servant
of ex-PIesident Davis during the war, wrote
him letter expressing his undying affec-
ton for his old master. Friday, Jones re-
ceived photograph of Mr.. Davis with an
autograph letter saying: "Tbe picture is
sent with warm congratulations of myself
and family. Your friend, Jefferson Davis"
Jones has been for eighteen years an alder
man of this city and is Republican in poll
tics,''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

The effort to have the proposed ball omit
ted from the inaugural ceremonies, it is
said, is unlikely to meet with much en-
couragement in either Washington or In
dianapolis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

The eviction of delinquent tenants at
Gweedore, county Donegal, was commenc-
ed on Wednesday. Troops and police have
been ordered thither to assist the bailiffs,
and violent scenes are expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

T A. PATTERSON, JR., AND AIS. VS..
- SAMUEL Il. HUNT AND ALS.-In
pursuance of the decree OF the Circuit Court for
Augusta county. entered in this cause Deem
Der 4, 1888, shall proceed. at my Office in
staunton, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1889,
to take account of the assets of the estate of W.
d. Woods, decd, of the outstanding and I'M
paid debts OF the same, &C., &C. Persons as
sorting claims against the estate of the said W.
d. Wood are hereby notified to prove their
claims before me on or before the day herein
appointed. JOS. A. WADDELL,
ian 2-4w Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

THE British acquisition of new territory
in the Kingdom of Morem. on the Lake
Ngami, rich in minerals, is regarded as o
breach of the Berlin convention,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
The Richmond Wing.

In the Whig of the 9th ult., anu 'ne ."S
issue of that old journal, is the ioiio"
..,,d,nol
..,rbo oood will of the WING, lnciuains
~. s,b.crintion lists and unexpireo 81
.no ..;"aoents having been transferred y
tSa Times Publishing Company, tne oil
oat;on of the WING is disconti2Yed from
t ibis date. The patrons will tos supplied
With a satisfactory servicsSy the Times in
place of the WING, and we commend the
Times to their continued and generous sup
port" -
The(Whig was founded by John Hamp-
den Peasants 9th of January, 1924, and
it's career was ended one month short of an
existence of sixty-6ve years, barring an
interregnum of few months previous to its
management under the chief editorship OF
Judge A. W. c. Nowlin, which commenced
eth of January, 1885.
Judge Nowlin makes brief address in
connection with the event, from which the
following is extracted -
''rhe business arrangement which the
owners of the WHIe have made with the
1lmcS VI COuIcC AiiAaoOo LIS A-~
editor of this journal. For three years,
lacking one month, he has endeavored to
present to his readers newspaper worthy
of their support, aud though often laborlne
under many disadvantages and difficulties,
he is gratified to know, from the many
Communications the WING under his man.
agement has received, that his efforts have
not been altogether futile. He fiatters
himself that the paper has accomplished
some good, and he sincerely hopes it has
done no harm to any one or to any good
cause"
Judge Nowlin carried to the responsible
position he assumed, when revivirg the ole
Wing in 1885, fine ability which previously
had the addition of experience in Journal
ism. It is cause Of profound regret thai
he could not have continued in the position
he adorned. An honored successor to {
long line of great editors, commencing
with Peasants, and including Moseley
Tcler, Johnston, Ridgway, and others, it
columns under his guidance, and enriched
J with his contributions, revived the asso
Citations and renewed the attachment
which the people of Virginia ever mani
tested for that journal which was always il
the van in maintaining the rights aud tn
interests of the State and its citizens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

On Christmas day the storehouse and
dwelling of B. F. Graves, near Belmont,
Spotsylvania county, was totally destroyed.
Loss 81, 900; no insurance. The origin Of
the fire is unknown.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

New York Graphic. DEM: There have
been more and seyerer trace" fights in the
South since the election of Harrison than
occurred during all the rest of Grover Clevs-
lands administration. How do you &C.
count for thats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

Mr.. Phelps, the United States minister,
will remain in London until some time af-
ter the lord mayors banquet, which will
be given on January "a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

A manifesto issued by the new revolu-
tionary group in Paris declares that COM
mune is the sole remedy for Boulangerism
and radicalism.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
A UGUsTA COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,

A UGUsTA COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,
IA To-WIT;
EsrRAY SrEER.-Takeu up by j. C. s. Myers.
on his land, ear Harris Shop, on the--day
of Septem bel. 1883 of the following descriptio
Spotted color red sides. white on back. belly,
fece and legs, supposed to be two years Old
past. weight about 700 pounds and appraised at
SIS 90 by John A. Harris. John P. Cle-eland
and John NJ. Myers, freehoders before James
M. Lickli.er. ]. P. The owner will please ne
forward, prove property and pay charges =,
An extract teste,
WIN. A. BURNETT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02
VERY COOL

She takes her arrest very coolly, and has
engaged Msssrs. Nicely and Russell as her
attorneys, the senior member of the firm
being one of the leading criminal lawyers
in the county. Deceased was highly
esteemed by his neighbors and had recently
joined ths Knights of Honor, in which or
ganization he had life policy of 81, 900 for
the benefit of his wife and little son. Pub
lie sentiment is very strong against the wo-
man and the case promises to be one of tie
most startling in the criminal annals of the
State. Further developments will proba-
bly, involve man in the case.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

JAMES A. PATTERSON. RECEIVER &c.
~ VS.. j. 8. CRITZER AND ALS.-In pur-
suance of decree of the Circuit Court for Au.
gusta county. entered in this cause December
4. 1888. shall proceed. at my office, in Staun--
ton. on WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 80, 1889. to
take account of the real estate owned by James
G. Critzer, G. F. Critzer and W. Z. Critzsr, or
either of them OF the fee simple and annual
rental values or the same; of the liens binding
the same, &C., &c. JOS. A. WADDELL,
jan 2-4w Comm issioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

THE ANNUAL MEETING of the STOCK
i holders OF the Staunton Perpetual Build
Ing and Loan Company will he held at their
Office on THURSDAY, JAN. 10th. 1882
I. WITT, President.
ARIsrA HoaE. Sec and Treas
jan Pit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

.l.a Eas written cordial letter to
mates in Ireland, informing them
lat he has sent rich gift to each of the
Irish cathedrsls
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02


Tt is stated that further papers
!. 10 1' .ts.;r are abo relating
out for publication by 'a' 20 10 gwen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-02

jan 2-3t
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-09-18
master general. In the case of Deane,
Mr.. Ankeny states that he, too, was ex-
emDt.
TRACY IN A QUANDARY.
He Is Looking for a Place to
Build War Ships.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Seeretary
Tracy is giving careful consideration to
the question as to what shall be done in
respect to the two 3.000-ton cruisers au-
thorized to be built by act of congress.
The department failed to secure bid
for constructing them within the limit
of cost imposed by congress. 1t was not
possible to reduce the requirement as to
speed and increase the premiums, as
had been done in the case of the 1000
ton vessels, for the law had fixed these
specifically. There was little hope of
securing lower bids upon readvertise-
ment, SO that aside from awaiting the
tardy action of congress the alter
native seemed to be to build
the vessels in navy yards. 1t is this
phase of the case that Secretary Tracy
is considering, and should he be able to
satisfy himself that the work can be
crate cost, it is highly probable that he
will decide to have it done at the navy
yards. Upon this first point it may be
stated that while the Eastern ship
building navy yards are now crowded
with work, Naval Constructor Hych-
born is prepared to recommend that the
Mare Island yard be given an opportu-
nifty to show what it can do in the way
of building modern man-of-war. Act
ing under the authority conferred by
congress, the construction bureau has
been actively increasing the plant at
that yard. Machine tools of the latest
type are being delivered rapidly, and
the acting chief constructor believes
that within two months the yard will be
able to undertake successfully the con-
structlop of at least one of the nineteen
knot cruiSerS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-09-18
sELOVER TRIUMPHS.
The Charges Against Postmaster
| Aukeny Are Sustained.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-The civil
service commission has rendered the fol-
lowing opinion in the case of the post
master at Minneapolis:
Tinted States Civil Service Commission,
Washington. Sept. IA, 1SS9.-John j. Ank-
eny, Esq, Postmaster Minneapolis, Mimi.
Sir: This commission has received your COM
munication of Aug. q, replying to the COM
missions letter to you inclosing extract from
an affidavit charging Irregularities in ap-
pointments at your office, in which you ex-
plain in detail the circumstances connected
with each of said appointments. so charged
to be irregular. In reply, you are informed
that upon an examination OF your explana-
lion. it is found that one o. A. Hazen,
who was employed in the mailing division
in September 1883. and who still continues
in the service, was Improperly employed
without authority under the law. or rules,
and that his services should be at once dis
Continued; that to the other cases, except
those of Schell, Kranz and Deane, 1t is suf-
ficient to say that their employment for the
time they were In the service prior to ex-
animation and certifcation was wholly un-
authorized and improper. The employment
of Schell as substitute for clerk occupying
an excepted place was proper. In the case
of Kranz, who is employed in the registry
division, under the supposition that the
place occupied by him is an excepted place,
It may be stated that the only excepted place
in the registry division is that of chief
superintendent of the division Kranz
is therefore improperly employed. and
his services should be discontinued.
In the case of Deane, employed in the money
order division the same may be said as in the
case of Kranz. unless Deane is employed as a
money order teller, or in the actual handling
Of money. In that case he would occupy an
excepted place, and his appointment be reg
ular; otherwise he has been Improperly .ap-
pointed and his services should be discon-
tinued. The employment Of any person in a
place subject to examination, temporarily o.
otherwise, without regular examination, and
certification by the board of examiners i'll
accordance with the requirements of the
rule is wholly unauthorized, and such prac-
tfce, which appears from you statement to
have existed at your office, must be diScon-
tinued. AS to the measure OF blame that
should properly attach to you for these ir-
regularities, the commission will further con-
slider and report. HUGH S. THOMPSON,
Acting President
4 WHAT ANKENY SAYS.
In answer to this Mr.. Ankeny SAYS
Hazen had been in the postoffice service
for two years, and could be put in the
mailing division without an examin-
alton. In the cases of both Buckley and
Kranze the postmaster acted upon
letter received by him from Postmaster
General Don NJ. Dickinson, under date
of June %, 1888, giving the list of those
who were exempted from examinations
two clerks in the registry division be-
ing particularly specified by the post