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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

THE TRIAL OF THE .MILLERs.-The
Miller brothers, indicted for the murder of
DR.. 4 t. Walker and wife at Brownsburg,
and who we're taken to Lexington, Va,
from Lynchburg, Thursday, after pro-
traeted conference Friday morning with
Mr.. Thomas N. Williams, of Lynchburg,
Hon. Edmund PendIeton and Mr.. Frank
Glasgow, of Lexington, closed with those
gentlemen to defend them. At half-past
II, Judge Houston on the bench, the coun-
sci came into court, quickly followed by
the prisoners. Colonel Pendleton asked
for continuance of the case until the
January term, when the prisoners will de-
eide in which court they would be tried. -
he said the defense were not prepared to
60 to trial, as the counsel, having just been
engaged, had no time to prepare the case.
The court instantly decided the motion for
continuance in the affirmative, setting the
second day of the January term, when it
will be reached On the docket 1t will be
decided later by counsel whether they will
ask for change of venue; if not, venire
will be drawn in Rockbrdge county, but
many doubt if one can be picked up there.
If not, other sections of the State will be
drawn on for jurors. So far as can be
to keep the prisoners in Lexington, as
there is no reason for fear Of violence on
the part of lynchers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
The Virginia Military Institute.

Ever since its foundation Fifty years ago
General Francis H. Smith has been the
Superintendent of the Virginia Military
Institute. He now voluntarily closes his
administration of its affairs, and for the
first time in its history since its foundation,
the Board of Visitors was called to select
its chief officer. The choice has fallen on
Colonel Scott Ship. He graduated about
1859, and was Immediately made an adj
junct professor. When Governor Letcher,
in 1861, appointed Colonel William Gil
ham-then Commandant of the corps of
cadets and professor of military tactics
Colonel of the 21st infantry, Colonel
Ship was appointed his successor, and, for
twenty-eight years has contributed his
whole time and talents AID culture to the
prosperity of the Institute. Immediately
on assuming command of the corps of
cadets, the almost constant feld-service
during the war which they rendered under
his leadership commenced. That history
has been written.
The annually graduating classes, and the
proficiency of the corps at all times, are
testimonials Of the spirit and attainment
of Colonel Ship, along with the merits and
efficiency Of his associates in the Faculty.
He is devoted son of the State, and an ac-
complished man in his profession. He has
much to look forward to in flliug the
| station to which, unsolicited on his part,
he has been called by the Board of.Visi-
tors. We are sure the Alumni and the
old patrons and the friends of the Institute
in the past and those Ito follow, will ap-
prove their action. His ability, his con-
stancy of purpose, and his devotion to
duty, are sure guarantees of an admins
tration that will reflect ldstrous honor on
the Institute as he guides its destinies in
the future.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
Stanton Spectator.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER Is. 1889.
The Commissioner of Agriculture.

We notice that the Farmers Assembly
adopted resolution asking the Legisla-
ture to fill this Office by the appointment OF
a practical farmer, and this has been fol-
lowed up by Senator Acker, of Roofing
ham, and delegate VanMeter proposing the
same thing to their respective bodies. The
term is obscure. If it means man who
has no other business, at the time OF his
appointment, than agriculture, it would
make it impossible for any incumbent to
succeed himself, no matter how success
fully he may have managed his department..
If IL means a man who fully understands
agriculture, and how to make farming pay
then it is good as far as it goes. But even
here it is too narrow, for besides this neces-
sary qualification in the incumbent, he
should be a well-rounded man; for under
him, the limit of his work extends far
beyond the boundary line of the farm. Let
us have man as broad as we can get
And no criticism in his selection is so USE
groundwork of our determination, there
can be no doubt that the present ineum-
bent is the man for the place. At the
time of his appointment, he was success
full and therefore practical farmer, and,
during his term, his department has done
more at less cost than in any former term
of any of his predecessors. His labors in
his Office, and throughout the State, have
been arduous and incessant-so much SO as
to merit the enccmium of the Board OF
Agriculture composed entirely of "practical
farmers" from all sections of the State.
The State Board of Agriculture, under
the direction of which the Commissioner OF
Agriculture was placed, has proven itself
wise and discreet body, as was assured oy
the care exercised in the selection OF its
members, and as the results of their labors
have shown. The Commissioner OF Agri-
culture, and the State Commissioner OF In
migration, have been, as they were IN
tended to be, the active and successful
agents of the Board of Agriculture, and
any change at this time in either OF these
efficient officers would be hu1tful to these
great public interests. Stability in the
prosecution of our purposes, after maturing
them, is essential to the prosperity OF our
agriculture and its kindred interests. The
Board and its officers are doing all that car
be done to advance our prosperity, and
there should be no, change of admins
tration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

A LETTER FROM Mr.. DAvIs-Some
years ago class of children in the Dallas
Academy, the public school of Selma, Ala,
celebrated the anniversary Of the birthday
OF JEFF. Davis. They wrote to Mr.. Davis
aud asked him to write them letter-just
something from his own pen, TO he read
and treasured By the class. The ex-PIesi
dent promptly complied with the request.
He address ed the class as Only young couR
trymen and country womon," and wrote
this sentence: ''Be slow to anger, swift to
forgive, holding fast the charity which
ratses the lowly with the selfrespect that
stsope not to the haugh'y."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

DEATH OF THE WIFE OF Rev. Dr.. LEON
IDAs RossER.-At Ashland, Hanover Co.,
Va, on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10Th, Mrs.
Martha W. Rosser, the beloved wife of the
Rev. DIR. Leonidas Rosssr, departed this
life, having been i'll only few days. She
leaves two daughters and five sons to mourn
their loss, Mrs. j T. Littleton, Miss Rosser,
Rev. ohm G. Rosser, and Messrs. Jacob,
Wilbur, Harry and Dou Rosser. She had
spent long, useful aud Christian life, ill.
ed with uuselfsh deeds and inspired by the
certain hope of a blessed Immortality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

Hrs. Joseph Puliizor's maiden name las
Davis, but she is not rela led to Miss Win,
HE Davis. They are, however, great friends
anil call e4ch ether cousin. NJ IS Davis
viii MT now retnrn from Paris, but her
mother will JOIN her there later in the WIZ
Ter aud they will return together.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

A memorial meeting was held in Alex
audn. Friday night, at which addresses
enlogistic Of the late Jefferson Davis we're
delivered BY Rev Or. Minnegarode, sena
tors Reagan, Daniel and George. Represen-
tatives Lee and Wheeisr and general Wm.
b. PsEne
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

the formation OF
dandruff; makes the
hair soft and silken;
and imparts a deli
cate but lasting per-
fume.
" Several months
ago my hair COM
menced falling out,
and in a few weeks
my head was almost
bald. l tried many
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
A man who has praotieed medicine for 20
years, ought to know salt from sugar; read
what be says:

VITAL Ho says.
TOLEDO, o., Jan. 10, 1887.
Meesrs. FL. Cheney s. Co.-Gcntlemen:
have been in the general practice of med
iciue for almost forty years, and would say
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times ard it's effect is wonderful, aud would
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case OF catsrrh that it would not cure, if
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We will give 800 for any case of Catarrh
that caanos 10 -1rs, Vith Halls Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
F. ]. CHENEY &'Co., Props, Toledo, ..
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

Address Registered Letters containing Currency to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,

New Orleans. Ia.
REWEH3EH That the payment of all
Prizes is GUAsSANFEED By FOUR Ma
TiONAA BANKS of Now Orleans and the
Tickets are signed by the President of an Insti-
tuition. whose chartered rights are recognized
In the highest Courts; therefore. beware ofany
limitations or anonymous schemes.
DE DOLLAS Is The price OF the smallest
part or fraction ola ticket issued by us in
any aWius. Anything in our name offered
for less than dollar is a swindle,
nov l3-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
FRAGRANT FLOWERS.

When the procession left the City Hall q
big furniture wagon drove up, and the NOR
tuary chamber vas emptied of its hundreds
of floral offerings t.iat cane from every
city and State in the South, and taken out
to the cemetery. Here an artistic hand
came into play and the flowers were ar
ranged with most admirable effect. the
mound being almost entirely hidden from
view by EFeaths of flowers.
The pageant goS GO the cemetery a little
in advance of the time it was expected to-.
It's vanguard was an incongruous assort-
ment of carriages and vehicles aud an ire
GUAR array of struggling people who walk
ed aii tia way TO the burial ground to do
honor to the memory OF tie leader cod 10
death,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

remedies, but they did no good. l final
ly bought bottle of Ayers Hair Vigor,
and, after using only part of the con-
tents, my head was covered with q
heavy growth of hair. 1 recommend
your preparation as the best in the
world"-T. Munday, Sharon Grove, Ky.
at have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
number of years, and it has always given
me satisfaction. 1t is an excellent dress
ing, prevents the hair from turning
gray, insures its vigorous growth, and
keeps the scalp white and clean."-
Mary A. Jackson, Salem, Mass.
at nave used Ayers Hair Vigor for
promoting the growth of the hair, and
think it unequaled. For restoring the
hair to its original color, and for adress-
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La Fever, Eaton Rapids, Mich.
"Ayer's Hair Vigor is most excel
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of it from my own experience. Its use
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makes it glossy and soft. The Vigor is
also a cure for dandruff."-J W. Bowen,
Editor Enquirer" Macarthur, Ohio.
at have used Ayers Hair Vigor for
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"My father, at about the age of fifty,
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After one months trial of Ayers Hair
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hair of the natural color."-P j. Cullen,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
TENDER AND BRAVE

CIR cicus ard zes, I9 even to the lnvliest,
Bsy, espaeia'lY t. :ae,s sendsr az hs was
Grave Ia deserved 20 WIZ all The love that
fpins+d ti8, Fearless AID usseiSh he
c,u ] .-esI vel! escape the life Iopg conf ct
10 which be was committed. Greatly and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
DESCRIPTION OF THE SPOT.

The mound is of gradual ascent, prettly
laid out in parterres and richly grown with
rare flowers. From the sectional stone
base slender shaft broken with laurel
wreaths rises to commanding heights. At
it's apex a heavy slab of marble bears the
statue of Jackson. Beneath the base is an
underground chamber with vaults running
all around. 1t was in one of these that the
remains of Mr.. Davis were placed.
The monument was decorated with ex-
t1eme simplicity. The mound was covered
entirely with green flowers, and around the
shaft was wound a chain OF laurel and oak
leaves,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
Ayers Hair vigor

is the "ideaP' Hair-dressing. 1t re-
1 stores the color to gray hair promotes
fresh and vigorous growth prevents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
At TIE CEMETERY.
TEMPORARILY AT REST.

It is in this cemetery in 9 subterranean
vault that the southern chieftain has been
temporarily laid to rest. The Army of
Northern Firginia tomb is beneath the
marble monument OF the laUented Confed-
crate leader, Stonewall Jackson. It is stu
ated nearly half mile from the stone en-
trance, nearly in the centre, and surround
ed by imposing tombs of the wealthy peo-
pie of New Orleans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
THE BISHOPS SERMON.

When we utter our prayers today FOR
those who are distressed in mind; when We
lift cur petitions to the Most Merciful and
ask benediction Oh desolstion, We remem-
Der that one household above the others is
bitterly beresved, and that hearts closely
knitted to our own are deeply distressed,
for the master of Beauvoir lies deaG under
the draping flag of saddened city. The
light of his dwelling has gone out and left
it lonely for all days to come. Surely we
grieve with those who weep tender tears Of
homely pain and trouble, and there is not a
sigh of the Gulf breeze that moves the
swinging moss of the cypress-trees shelter
ing their home but finds an answer in our
own hurdeued breathing,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
THE FAMILY.

We recall with sweet sympathy the wife
ly woe that can be measured OILY by the
sacred depths of extreme devotion and our
hearts go travelling across the heaying At
lantic seas to meet, comfort if we might,
the child, who, coming home, shall for once
not be able to bring all the sweet splendors
Of sunshine with her. Let US bend With
the stricken household and pay the tribute
of our tears. And then acknowledging the
stress and surge of the peoples sorrow, say
that, the stately tree of our southern wood,
planted in power, nOurished 10 kindly dews.
branching in brave luzuriance, and Scared
by many storms, lies uprooted. The end
of long and lofty life has come, and the
moving volume of human history has been
closed and clasped. The strange and sud-
den dignity of death has been added to the
foe and resolate dignity Of the living.
HIS PERSON AE0 HISTORY.
A man who in his person aud history
symbolized the solemn convictions and
tragic fortunes of millions OF men cannot
pass into she gloon that gathers around the
grave without n sign Of token from the
Surcasrged bosoms of those lie leaves be-
b;nds ak; when Jefferson Davis, reaching
S'the very eea.n2yk # his utmost sail"
goes to his God. not eysQ t.ie moss noble
can chide the majestic nouraifs&. S9e tor-
rowing honors of q Cast sa!ute.'
am not here to stir by 3 breath the en-
Eerg Of settled strife; to speak enc word
unworthy Of hiE and of the hour. What
is writ is M. in the s0Isd's memory and in
.he books of God, but am beEe TO say for
onr help and inspira los that this mar as
Christi snd ehgrcbman was a lover OF all
high and righteous fbipgs; SO citizen, was
fashioned in the old, faithful type; .Ss q SUI
sier, YVES marked and dtged ss"r mofe than
fame, che Loid G. d having set gu him tho !
seai Gf the liberty II mau.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

As the coin YES carried up the mound
the military orders we're, "Pest on arms.
nd every soldier 10 the circle executed tie
oder. To- veteran associations marched
into -"a cemetery uysS--nsf. nle9 eney
reached The mon, Wy r,tS. y;st,,.
going to the left and the o.her 81
w hen they met they charged up the mou
aud formed al inne- cir1ls the Army of
Northern Virginia in front and the Army of
the Tennessee Ia thu rear Then the ladies
and gentlsmeu friends trod slowly mp the
mound,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

fFhen came the communion-he and
alone, but with God.
1t was one of those cases where The
Rubsie cannot be binding.
1t was night. The Fortress vas 81 still
that yon could hear pin fall. General
Niles, yith bis back to US leaning agains:
the fireplace 10 the ante room; his bead in
his hands not moving; the seDtipais or
dered TO stand still, aGd they stood like
statues.
I cannot conceive of a more solemn COM
munion scene. But it was telling upon
both Of US; l trust tor lasting good.
Whenever l could | went down to see
him, il only for an hour or two; and when
bis wife 1as admitted to see him it was
Elain that their communings were with
God.
Time passed; not sign of any humilia-
ting giving way to the manner in which he
was treated; he was above that. He suf-
fered, but was willing TO suffer in the cause
of the psople wno had given him their
confidence and who still loved and admired
and wept for the man that so nobly
represented the Gauge which in their hearts
they considered right ana constitutional.
USELESS APPEAL TO STANTON.
His health began to be affected. The of
ficers of the Fortress all felt that he ought
TO have the liberty of the FoIt, not only
because that could in no way facilitate any
attempt to escape, but because they knew
he did not wish to escape. He wanted to
be tried aud defend and justify bis course.
happened to be in Washington for few
hours at that time, and as bad bsen told
by Rev. D.. Hall more than once that Mr..
Stanton spoke of me very kindly, be eu-
coursged me to see him about any matter
fuought proner in Mr.. Davis case.
went TO 'aee kGr. aanton. He had re-
Gently lost lis son aud had besu despiy
distressed-softened cue would think; /
hoped so. ! was admitted.
A bow aud nothing more.
i began ~ expressing my thanks to him
for allowing ne to visit f4r. Dsvis. and
that as was in town, I thouehs &c wonlu
not be iunin seresnng to him to rear re-
pors about ~. Davis.
Not word ia repiy:
--1.aais approached the subject Of
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1889-11-14
Mortgage SaIe.

william @. Smith and Mary smith inortgagors
executed and delivered certain mortgage In favor
OF Mrs Emily Matilda sanders mortgagee, and
which mortgage was dated the 18th of December.
1854 and recorded In the Office Of the Register OF
Deeds of the county of Hand and Territory Of
Dakota. in Book Of mortgages on page 213 on the
2lst day OF January, 1885, and upsn certain prem
ises situated in the County of Hand In the Terri
tory of Dakota, and described az follows, to-wit
the southwest quarter of section nine In township
one hundred eleven north Of range SIXTY mine west
OF the 9Th Principal Meridian, and containing 100
acres according To government survey,
And no action OF proceedings at law or OF thsrwise
having been instituted to recover the .ebt secured
by said mortgage or anv part thereof
Default having been made In the paymefit OF th 9
interest due upon the sum secured by said mort.
gage, and
The whole amount Of principal and !n,ere /
having been declared due by the mortgage by
reason OF said default according to the conditous
OF said mortgage. aud the amount claimed to be
due upon said mortgage, at the date Of this notice
Is the sum OF Ave hundred twenty four dollars aud
twenty-nine cents principal and interest besides
the sum OF hve dollars necessarily paid by said
mortgage In perfecting the title of said mort
gagors to said real estat' making In all five hun
dred twenty nine and 90 100 dollars AMI also the
further sum of seventy dollars. attorneys tees
stipulated tor in said mortgage.
Now. therefore, notice Is hereby given that by
gage, and duly recorded "a Aforesaid and IN pur.
suanee of the statutes in such sse made and pre-
yided. the said mortgage Will be foreclosed by q
sale OF the mortgaged premises therein described
the front door Of the corr house, In the town Of
Miller, and County of Hand and Territory OF
Dakota, on the 1th day of December, 1873, at 3
o'clock Ia the forenoon of that day.
Dated October 18th. 1883
MRS. EMILY MATILDA SANDERS.
Mortgagee.
L. II. Hole, Alva u. Taylor AMI John L. Pyle, AZ.
torneys tor MORTGAGE. Huron. Dako tn. oc2lri
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1889-11-14
HOW 1T HAPPENED.

Naturally enough many people in Dako-
IA. Of all shades of political belief take an
active interest in the recent democratic
victory in Iowa, the irst to take place in
many ears. Some say prohibition did 1T;
others that too many republicans have
at fault; that tariff reform" was an i'm
portant factor. One of the best answers
or reasons for the result. to our notion, is
found in an Iowa exchange, which says
there was too much indifference displayed
by republicans til the day after cleo
ton, when it was learned iowa had gone
democratic. Then the interest was su II
cient, but it was too late-till next year,
ut any rate.
Iowa's election was much like the ma
tional election OF 1884. The republicans
thought they could net possibly lose
and besides fighting among themselves
became Indifferent. But Immediately
following Cleveland's election there was
established such republican harmony
and united determination to succeed the
the next time as had been unknown in
the party for years. So with Iowa. The
defeat OF this year is largely due to disaf-
fection and indifference But keep 20 ur
eye on Iowa. There are plenty Of repub.
licans IN the sloughs and underbrush. and
they will all be scared out next time
Sounds funny, though. for republicans to
use the old democratic phrase of next
time" Used to call II chestnut-but
its different now. 10