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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26


BIG FIRE IN RICHMoND.-The biggest
fire which has occurred in R Richmond for
some years, took place last Saturday night.
The total loss is probably $3.50, 600 or $780,
900. The properties destroyed are the to-
bacco factories of A. Cameron and A. &c c.
Cameron and Sizsr, and the Durham fertll
izer works. The buildings were all four
story and Of brick, and occupied nearly q
whole square between Gath and 25th and
Main and Cary streets. The origin Of the
FIRE is unknown. 1t was ne srly 8 O'Clock
when blaze was discovered in the fertilize
works. TIE department WAS called out
AID all the apparatus came out. The fire
by this time had spread nearly over the
square. No work could check the flames
They spread soon to the factory of Alex
ander Cameron and quickly to that of A.
and G. Cameron and Sizsr and soon the
whole block was ablazs. The factory of
the Kinney Bros, on the next square bare.
ly escaped. The three buildings were en-
tirely destroyed and nearly all Of the walls
tumbled In. The houses were stocked
with tobacco, all of which was lost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
Ayers Hair Vigor,
PREPARED By
Or. j. g. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by Druggists and Perfumers.
YALE oFyAIUABaE FARM.

Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county rendered in the cause of Craw-
ford VS.. Monroe ct ais; L Will sell az public suc
ton in front of the courthouse, In Staunton.
on MONDAY. MARCH 9th, 1890,
that very valuable farm Belonging 10 the late
A iexsnier Crawford, known as Mount airy
contaicing 5S7 ACRES.
This farm is well-improved. and large por-
ton of it in good state of civilizations; lies
near Pond Gap, in healthful and fertile re-
gion of the country, and has on it a fine quail
ty of timber.
TERMS.-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit
and expenses of sale, and the residue on a
credit of one, two and three years from day of
sale, payable in equal annual instalments, the
purchaser giving bond for the deferred install
ments bearing interest and waving the
homestead. with approved personal security,
and the title retained as ultimate security.
VIM, PATRICK,
Commissioned.
I, ]. N. Ryan, Clerk OF the Circuit Court OF
Augusta co'Iuty. do certify that VIM. Patrick.
Com missioner, appointed in the foregoing
cause has duly executed the bond required
according to law. Given under my hand this
LIST day of August, loSS. j. N. RYAN.
fep 26-tds Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Taxes PAID BY THE NEeRoEs.-With the
view Of ascertaining the proportion of taxes
paid by the negroes of this State the House
of Delegates has passed bill directing that
in the resssessment of taxes of this year the
assessors shall indicate the race of each tax
payer. When these lists are CO apleted and
returned to the auditors Office that will
make up the aggregate, showing what part
of the tax burdens of the Commonwealth
are borne by the colored people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
commissioners Sale of
y Valuable Real Estate,

NEAR GREENVlLLE.
By virtue ota decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, in the chsncery cause OF
Doyle's creditors VS. Doyle &c. at its Noyem-
Der term, 1889. / will offer for sale at public
auction, in front of the Courthouse in Staun-
ton, on
MONDAY. MARCH 9th, 1870, Court day)
the following real property, to-wit:
Is The Interest of Margaret Z. N. DOYLE
vile OF John NJ. Doyle, in 2Z7 ACRES and 2
ROODS, in Riverhe ads District Augusta conn
ty, devised to Mrs. Magsret Mckee for life IN
der the 3ill of the late Henry Hawpe. that IS
to say. the fee pie interestof said Margare e.
r. N Doyle. OF an undivided one third of said
tract contingent upon the falling in OF said life
estate.
%. An undivided ore-third interest of said
in said Itiverheads District. devised to Eliza
beth Steele for life under the will of the late
Henry H2wpe, which said uuGiv ided One-third
interest is in fee-simpIe.
Sd. An undivided two hirds interest of said
Margaret E. N. Doyle in said last named tract,
said interests will be sold separately or to-
gether, and on the following terms:
Cash in hand sufficient TO pay the costs of
suit and expenses of sale, the residue on a cred
it of twelve ,eigh teen and twenty four months
evidenced by bonds with approved personal
security for the deferred equal instruments
bearing Interest from date of sale the title to
be retained as ultimate security.
A. G. GORDON,
Special Commissioner.
certify that A. G. Gordon, Special Commits
s1Oner.in the cause Of,Doy creditors VS. Doyle
&C.. has exc cuted the bond sccoriirg to law.
Given under my hand this 25th day OF Feo,
1890. JIM RYAN
feb 26-tds Clerk.
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CONGRESS-.

Both houses of Congress Tuesday, the
18th, adopted the conference report on the
bill directing the superintendent of the
census to collect statistics of farm mort cages
and Indebtedness. In the Senate the COM
mittee on Territories presented report re-
commanding the passage of bill to admit
Idaho as State. Mr.. Blair continued his
speech on his educational bill.
In the House the pension bill, that appro-
pirates sos, 427, 461, was reported from the
appropriations committee. The Senate bill
providing for the appointment Of an Assls-
tapt Secretary of War led to long debate,
but was not disposed of.
Tn the United States Senate, Wednesday,
Mr.. Stewart introduced bill to promote
immigration. The Senate adopted reso.
luton for an investigation of the alleged
violation of the interstate commerce law by
certain railroads. Mr.. Pasco commenced,
but did not conclude speech in explanation
of the facts and circumstances attending the
recent assassination of deputy United
States marshal in Florida. Mr.. Blair con-
tinued his speech on his educational Dill.
during which he declared that "the great
American press is the source of more mis-.
chief in the country than there would be il
we had no press at all.
THUS Blair writes himself down an ass
with very long ears and very empty head. J
The House. in committee OF the Whoie,
decided to report favorably the bill to au-
thorize the appointment OF an assistant Sec
retary of War. The Oklahoma bill was
further discussed.
The United States Senate, Thursday, af-
ter a debate, in which Senators Pasco,
Chandler, Call and Hawley participated
adopted a resolution calling on the Attor-
new General for information as to the recent
assassination in Florida of Deputy Marshal
Saunders.
The House session was spent in debate
on the site for the proposed worlds fair
Washington, New York: Chicago and 81.
Louis were placed in nomination, and their
respective claims earnestly urged.
The United States Senate, Friday. passed
the bill to increase the pensions of totally
disabled pensioners. Mr.. Edmunds intro.
duced bill to protect United States officers
from assault and murder while in the dis
charge of their duties. A large number OF
bills were taken from the calendar and
passed.
The House spent the entire session in de.
bate on the worlds fair cite. Represents
tives Gibson, of Maryland, Wilson, of West
Virginia, O'Ferrall, of Virginia, Hooker, Of
Mississippi, and others spoke eloquentiy il
favor of the sole ction of Washington. The
vote on the que stion OF site will be taken
Monday, to which day both houses adjourn
ed.
In the United States Senate, Monday, Mr.
Chrndler introduced resolution to censure
Mr.. Call for serious personal illusions te
BIN in speech printed by Mr.. Call in the
Con gressional Record. The resolution went
over until Tuesday. Mr.. Faulkner, OF
West Virginia. spoke at length against MIR
Blair's educational bill.
The House spent the session in balloting
for site for the proposed worlds fair. On
the eighth ballot Chicago was chosen, hav'
ing received 157 votes, three more than ne
cessary for choice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
Ayers Hair vigOr

is the "ideal" Hair-dressing. 1t re-
1 stores the color to gray hair ; promotes
a fresh and vigorous growth prevents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
State of Ohio City of Toledo, ! CO

Lucas County,
FRANK j CHENEY makes oath that he is
the senior partner of the firm of F. J. Che
ney & Co., doing business in the city of To
ledo, county and State aforesaid. and that
said firm will pay the snm of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every case
of caiarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me in my
presence this 9Th day of Dec, A. D., 1886.
SEAL A. w. GLEASON,
'>~' Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blond and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
monials free. F. J. CHENEY & Co,
Sold by druggists. 75c. Toledo, O..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
Glasgow ON the James.

The pioneers, in their settlements among
the Indians in the Valley, in their first Sc
lections for erecting their cabin homes OF
daring men, chose the land at the junction
of the James and North rivers in Rock
bridge county, where great industrial
and commercial city in these latter days is
arisi ng. The designs of this gigantic
enterprise have all been matured, and Vir-
ginians of nerve and action, with home
capital are met in council by brave, san
guine citizens of means of New York,
Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania and other
States to move the wheels of progress on
the plains and along the mountain-sides
that grit the historic streams, the first of
which bore the title of "Powhatan," the
King of the Forest, before it accepted the
regal esignation-"J honor OF
his royal majesty, the then reigning king
of Englaod
Glasgow on the James is on the great
central route which Washington chose as
the highway between the East and the
West, and so it will, in the fruition of time
tho day of which has dawned, become
more than the pittsburgh" of this day to
the manufacturing interests in iron, as we'll
as central seat of commercial and agri-
cultural thrift.
Ex-Gov. Fitz. Lee, President, and VIM
A. Anderson, Vice-President, and their
associates are moving on rapidly in laying
the solid foundations of great progress at
Glasgow under the broad charter of the
Rockbridge company. The Eagiuesr's
Typographical work has been completed.
and the builders are on the ground. The
grand old forests are yielding up the growth
Of all time in lumber, and the pioneer work
of the old iron. masters-where furnaces
told the story in their day-has been gone
over by biologists and the students of
science of this day, who inform us of the
future available resources aud the apport-
unities they offer to enterprise ard sagacity.
On the 9th Of March, this day week
hence, the Rockbridge Company will offer
for sale one thousand lots in the plan of
Glasgow. The attractive advertisement OF
this sale appears in the SPECTATOR to-day.
Business men of means, desiring to parti-
cipate in the grand future of that locality,
will be on the ground in hundreds to back
the judgment Of those who have put up
more than five hundred thousand dollars in
money to commence the work on millions
of dollars of value in resources. 1t will be
cheerful day in this grand era of progress
for Virginia, as the citizens of other States
will vie with their brethren Of the Old
Commonwealth il filling up the lines Of "a
brilliant destiny.
The hope of Washington has been more
| than realized and his payer answered. In
his day there were no railroads, and his
| project was to unite the East and West by
water way connecting the James and Ohio
rivers.
Now the great lines of railway have not
only passed over all the barriers and con-
nected the Atlantic with the Pacific ocean
on his favorite route, but longitudinal com
merce and travel sweep over the fields
where Glasgow, "besutiful for situation, F"
rises to welcome with unbounded resources
the future greatness which the Father OF
mis- Country but dimly discerned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

On Monday, the House of Delegates pass
ed bill ms king The birthda' OF Gen, RE.
Lee-Jan. 19th--a legal holiday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

From statistics just published Minnesota
q ards fist in the ccrntry as wheat-grow-
ing Sta'e, havir g produced the last year
Al, 600 COO bushels. California comes next
with 10000 eco bushels. The Dakotas
produced az Geo, eco bushels. ranking third.
Minresota bad 100000 in wheat; Cali
fornia 100000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

If the object lesson of the tariff is taught
for few years longer the Western farmers
will unds sta it, but they will all be
dead broke. - Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Jne 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. I tried many
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
WITHOUT RESERVE. 400 of t

WITHOUT RESERVE. 400 of these beautiful resi-
dence lots 50xl50 feet located in the southwest end of Way
nesboro surrounding the famous Baker Springs which will be
used to supply the city with 1t is of the fin
est springs from under the sandstone for
nation of gently rising h there is flow of 1000 600 gal
Ions per day pure soft water forming below lovely
lake all the bed of which the be boiling
up through the beautiful white sand On the hill just above
the spring be located the finest hotel in this section
country which will be supplied with all modern convenience
and kept open the round resort forfames it is
we'll on hgR smooth ground and can be-
supplied with water at small from the spring This is
chance for investors to get in the ground floor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Lord Tennyson is suffering from severe
attack Of influenza at his residence, Far
ringford Freshwater, Isle of Wight. His
condition is serious.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

To the Voters of Staunton
respectfully announce myself candidate
for reelection as CITY SERGEANT, aud solicit
your votes.
LOGAN TURNER.
feb 20 tide
Having been informed by Mr.. A. g. Braxton
that be viii not again he q candidate for the
office of ommonweaith's Attorney of the city,
l respectfully announce myself candidate for
that office at the May election, subj ct to the
action of the Democratic party. and promise, if
elected, conscientious and faithful discharge
of its duties 10 the best of my ability.
Staunton. Va Jan. 10. 80. A. C. GORDON.
l respectfully announce myself candidate
for Common weaith's Attorney of the City of
stanton at the coming May election.
THoS. G. KINNEY.
jan 22-tde-Vin and Vir copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
WHO WILL FOLLOW?

"Who will In conspicuous action repre-
sent the new North as he did the new
South? Who shall come forth for the new
East and who for the new West? Let old
political issues be buried,-lst old grudges
die. Let new theories be launched. With
the coming in of new nation at the gates
of Castle Garden every year, and the wheat
bin aud cora crib of our land enlarged with
every harvest, and vast multitude of our
population still plurged in illiteracy to be
educated, and moral questions abroad in-
volyipg the very existence of our republic,
let the old political platforms that are worm
eaten be dropped and platforms that shall
be made of Two planks, the one the Ten
Comm Ddmants and the other the Sermon
on the Mont, be lifted for all of US to stand
on.
-"The mandate, I think, has gone forth
from the throne of God that new Ameri-
can nation shall take the place of the old
and the new has been baptized for God aud
liberty and justice and peace aud morality
and religion"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

"Early obstacles for Mr.. Grady were
only The means for development of his in
teliect and heart. And 10! when at thirty
nine years of age he put down his pen and
closed bis lips for the perpetual silence, be
had done work which many man who
lives On to sixty and seventy and eighty
years never accomplishes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
eRADY's PATRIoTIsM,

again, | remark that Henry W. Grady
stood for Christian patriotism irrespective
of political spolls. de declined all official
reward. He could have been Governor of
Georgia, bat refused it. He could have
been Senator of the United States, but de-
cliDed it. he remained plain Mr.. Grady.
Nearly all the other orators of the political
arena, as soon as the elections are over, go
to Washington, or Albany, or Harrisburg,
or Altar ia, to get in city or State or nation
al Office reward for their services, and not
getting what they want spend the rest of
the time of that administration in pouting
about the management of public afflirs or
cursiDg Harrison or Cleveland. daughter
and applause.j When the great politi al
| campaigns were over Mr.. Grady went home
to his news paper
"Christian patriotism is too rare com
modify in this country Among all the
great orators that stood at the last Presi-
Dental election on democratic and republi-
can platforms you cannot recall in your
mind ten WAC we're not themselves looking
for remunerative appointments. Aye, yo~
can count them all On the fngers of one
hand
s'Again. Mr. Grady stood for the new
South, The bravest speech made for the
last quarter of ce tury was that made by
Mr.. Grady at the New England dinner in
New York about two or three years ago.
sat with him that evening and know some
thing Of ais anxieties, for he was to tread
on dangerous ground and might by one mis-
spoken word have antagonized forever both
sections. His speech was victory that
thrilled all of us who heard him and all who
read him. That speech-great for wisdom,
great for kindness, great for pacifcation,
great for bravery, will go down to the gen
erations with Webster's speech at Bunker
Hill, William Wirt's speech at the arraign-
ment of Aaron Burr, Edmund Burke's
speech on W arren Hastings, Robert En-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

feb 26-tds
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-10-31

Go to Carmichael's Drug
Store with your prescription
where you will at all times
find a full line of pure fresh
Drugs and Chemicals, and at
low prices. His prescription
department is stocked with
the purest and best Drugs
and Chemicals to be found in
the market, both foreign and
domestic. And you can rest
assured that your prescrip-
ton will be filled correct and
that you will be charged II
low price. Three registered
prescriptionists ready to
serve you at allhours. Night
calls promptly answered.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-10-31
Who Told You So ?

W. T. Crawford saws that II q. Ewart
told him that he heard Jim Gudger say that
Rob Vance told him that kope Elias heard
that there was no doubt hat W. W Rollins
said that Tom Johnston thought that Bob
Furman had told Sitting Hull that Buffalo
Riii had declared to ] H. Courtney that 1t
was generally believed that Dan Reynolds
had said In plain terms that he heard Jack
wor,ry say that his friend John l., sullivan
had said that Hi, Deaver informed him ut
the congressional convention in this city that
It was ii well know fact that the House
keepers Union had caught Ten, Clingman in
sa wing that in his opinion il was matter Of
fact and of grca public hteres, tnat J. j..
Mackcy intimatcd to Jess Lowry that Bill
Nyc had said while attending the county con
vention last Saturday that anyone caught
reading this shall repair ~ once to the store
of A. d. COOPER. North Court Square. and
Inspect his mammoth stock of all kinds Of
Groceries, Provisions, &c, where arrange
mcnts have been made to furnish you all
kinds Of staple and Fancy Groceries of the
Best Quality at the Lowest Prices.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-10-31
THE news f!
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS TO
THE CITIZEN.
RUSSIA BEGINS TO VINCE UNDER
AMERICAN CRITICISM.
but ALI. THE HORRORS OF ~.
IBERIA ARE UNMITIGATED.

LONDON, Oct. 31.-A Young Russian
named Kechosky, who succeeded in
making his escaped from Siberia after
having served fourteen years there, has
arrived in this city.
He was arrested in Vclno when only Is
wears OF age, on suspicion OF having in
his possession ,"revolutionary docu-
ments" and being concerned in a con-
spiracy against the government. His
escape from Siberia was attended with
many hardships and perils. Mr.. Kel.
chosky IS unwilling as vet to publish
an account of his lie in exile and eS-
cape for fear that by doing so he will
endanger his comrades left il Siberia
He states that the cXles there are
greatly encouraged by the expressions of
sympathy With them, in their fate by the
American people and claims that Russian
government is much disturbed thereby.
rhc Official Messenger OF st. Petersburg
recently announced that the rumors cur
rent in Russia that Americans and 9TH
crs were severely criticising the Russian
prison management were simply concoc-
tions Of the nihlists.
Mr.. Kelchosky also brings news that
two exiles named Peshekerod and Maka-
renko, recently arrested at Onsour. had
been condemned to solitary confinement
pending an official investigation for hay
ing in their possession clippings from
american newspapers upon the subject OF
the feeling aroused abroad by the alleged
'naltreatment of political prisoners in
Siberia.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-10-31
DR. GILBERT u. TENNENr.
Sis Death at Wilmington and
burial Here.

TnE CITIZEN is panied to announce the
death of Dr. &. Il. Tenncnt, which oc-
Cured in Wilmington. \. G.. last evening
at Y O'Clock.
DR.. Tcnncnt was well known in Ashe.
vile, and had won many friends bv his
courteous manners, and gentle, sympa'
thctic nature He had recently compile
,cd his professional studies, at the med
ical college oi Louisville, n.y.. where he
graduated with distinction and gained
the affection and admiration both oi
fellow students and professors. IL was
his intention to begin practice at Ashe.
vile. his native place, where he seemed
to have bright promise OF usefulness
lie was but 3S years OF age at the time
OF his death, which resulted from brief
but severe illness borne by him with
marked patience and resignation.
The burial services will at the Trinit.
Episcopal church tomorrow, Saturday
at II 80 o'clock, and the intcrment al
Riverside cemetery.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1890-10-31
An EXCITING CHASE.
The Bear Hunt at RamOih Yestcr.
day.

About six months ago Big Tom" VII.
son, the noted bear hunter. captured n
good sized black bear near the Craggv
mountain. The animal was purchased
by number Of Ashevillc men, composed
of Chas. ". Malone +. A Sumner. \. 7.
Summey. ir.. ]. Is. West, ". T. Reynolds.
y. A. Reynolds, L. Is. Atkinson. X. i.
Walker. G. Is. Davis. ". T.. Blanton 4
Co., $. II. Reed. {. u. Blanton, W. I.
Chambers, ID. Il. Sewer, ], Blanton, ]. L.
Woodbury., {. 7. Raw, I. 5. Morrison,
Capt. Farrar, Hampton & Fcatherston.
]. +. Ponder. Langc, W. o. Muller, 7.
+. Starncs, W. ). Ray, i. O'Donncll, ].
". Sluder. Fabc Morris, $. Hcmphill.
Jno. O'Donncll * c., Il. A. Sorrells. u.
{. Waddcll. 7. {. Mclntire, {. c. Nc.
Carty, ]. NJ. Young, Geo. Henderson and
I. L. Marshall.
OF these three are members of the North
Carolina society tor the prevention OF
cruelty to animals.
The bear has been kept near Ashcvilc
and Yesterday about 100 people. gentle.
men and ladies, on horseback assembled
at Ramoth to witness the chase of til,
animal
The bear was liberated on the Kimberly
farm and given Il considerable start
About forty dogs, comprising the packs
of \. 7. Chambers. Blanton & Zachary
Porter Il Barnard and Jas. Young were IL
the chase and bruin was first treed
on Lookout mountain, about tw,
miles from the starting place
The dogs were called of and the ami
NAL given another chance. After being
trccd four times he winded the dogs ant
was declared the victor lie was caught
and brought back to the city aud will b'
chased again soon.