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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

DEATH Of STUART 1. WARREN.-Mr. S.
l. Warren, recently of Monroe, and so well
known in that county and Greenbrisr, died
of kidney disease at the residence Of his
aunt, Ers. Riley Cook, ct Orchard, Colo
RADIO, on the 18th inst, in the 18th year of
his age. He learned the printers trade in
Lewisburg many years ago, and later in
life, and just prior to the war, edited the
Chronicle, published in Lswisburg, and was
at one time editor of the Monroe Democrat
published at Union. We are informed By
men who remember him as 40 editor that
he wrote with force and iuency. and sus-
tanned the principles of the Democratic
party with much ability. He was man of
fine natural sense. Mr.. Warren leaves
three childre1-Georgs W. Warren, of
Union. DR.. Otey Warren, of Missouri, and
Mrs. Jacob Rife, of Hinton. His remains
were brought to Union for interment.-l
Greenbrier ". Va.) Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

THE GERMAN AMERICAN CELEBRATION.
October 6, the day fixed upon for cele-
brating the origin of German settlements
in this country, marks the beginning. in
1888, of the famous colony al Germantown,
near Philadelphia, which may be regarded
as tho source Of that great stream Of Ger
man immigration which,, spreading out
over Pennsylvania, finally found its way to
the Cumberland Valley and flowed On into
Maryland end down the Shenandoah Valley
into Virginia. The colonial immigrants
for the most part came 10 this country to
enjoy the greater liberty of America, just
as do the Germans of the present day, and
the sturdy Independence and thirst for free
dom which distinguished the early immi-
grants are equally characteristic oflthe Ger
man colonists of our day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

THE ISSUE IN PENNSYLVANIA CLEARLY
sTATED.-In his letter of acceptance of the
nomination of the Democratic party for
Governor of Pennsylvania, Ex-Governor
Robert E. Pattison thus clearly states the
issue:-
Experimentation rule-is now on
trial in this commonwealth. On one side
stand the people, with their constitution
and general interests; on the other stands a
selfish and arrogant politics! leadership,
self constituted and defiant, and resolved to
use the offices and treasure of the people as
personal spoil. Between these must the
voters choose.
Confident that the Democratic party, its
principles and candidates, represent the
right and just side of the controversy, l
have no doubt of the popular verdict. We
offer deeds, no vacant words, as the guar
antee of our fidelity
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

The election in Arkansas for State off
GERS and members Of the Legislature will
take place on TIE first ofSeptember. There
are two tickets in the field. Governor
James P. Eagle heads tie democratic tick
OF, having bseu renominated, whilst N. B.
Fizer is the nominee Of the union labor
party for Governor, and has been Endorsed
by the republicans. The friends of Gov
ernor Eagle say he will be elected by 90,
900 majority, and the followers of Fizer
claim that his majority will not be less than
10000. 1t is estimated that the total vote
will be over 100000. On the eve of the
close of the canvass the indications are
favorable for the election of Eagle and the
entire democratic State ticket by from 81
600 to 10, 600 majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

ANOTHER REPUBLICAN KICKER.-Ex-
Gov. Ames, of Massachusetts, staunoh
republican and manufacturer is among The
opponents Of the Mckinley bill. He wants
lower, not higher, customs taxes. He
favors Secretary Blaine's tariff policy, and
predicts that his party will be defeated if it
does not adopt it. He goes SO far as to say
that his party SIS dope fo1' if it does not
abandon the Mckinley policy. he has been
friend Of protection, but thinks the time
hss come for reducing duties "all along the
line" He makes this statement: 1.-THE
protective tariff has done great service for
this country. 1t has been 2 great thing. =
It has established vast industries which
conld never have been introduced without
that protection, and ii has made Us great
selfsupporting nation. But those indus
tries are in the main welt.established, and
there is now no longer any need Of excos-
sively high duties"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

NOMINATION OF Hon. VIM. L. WILSON.
The Democratic Congressional conven-
ton in the Second District of West Vlr-
ginia, which will meet in Keyser to-day,
will nominate their present distinguished
Representative, Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, by
reclamation,
The Republicans, considering Stephen B.
Elkins their strongest man in that district,
hoped to have him as their candidate to op-
pose Wilson, but it is stated that Elkius
positively declines to be candidate, and
that he does not think as favorably of Har-
rison as he did, and that he will not aid the
administration in the effort to elect Re-
publican Representative--ina word, Elkins
and Harrison are sat outs.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

JUDGE CHR1sTIANCY DYINe.-A dispatch
from Detroit, Mitch, states that Judge
Isaac P. Christiancy, ex-senator and ex-
minister to Peru, ia lying very near to death
at his home in that city. a cancerous
tumor developed upon the inner side Of his
lower jaw several weeks ago. He suffers
intense pain, and his advanced age is
against his living more than three or four
days longer. Judge Christiancy has lived
Quietly at his home since his retirement
from public life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

BATTLE WITH OUTLAws.-A bloody bat
tie with New Mexican outlaws was fought
near Beaver Lake. Texas, on Monday
morning, the 18Th inst, during which five
men were killed. Tho bandits were sur
rounded by officers and POSSE of citizens
and an attempt wassmade to arrest them.
The outlaws fought Ike demons. Mr.. Bur
rows, one of the posse, was killed at the
first fire. Four of the desperadoes were
slain, the fifth making his escape. He is
being pursued.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
- Buy the Best Stock on
Sale in Virginia.
The Grottees Company

owns 20, goo acres of the best Iron and Tim
Der lands. and 1000 acres of unsurpassed
City Site lands or 80 900 acres, all in one body,
including the famous Weyer and Fountain
Caves. the noted Grottoes Hotel, a large Elec-
trio Light Plant. two good water Powers,
twenty-five Brick and Frame Houses. a thous-
and acres OF native forests in PARKS. etc, etc
1t now offers 5000 Shares of its stock (par val.
ne Sl09 at $50 per shl IRE, with privilege OF buy
Ing by allotment, a business. residence, or
villa lot, at nominal prices and on long time.
Ca Go and see the property. where the City
of hen,tun is now being laid out, at The
Grottoes, Shenandoah Valley Railroad, Au-
gusta and Rockingham counties, Va, and you
will agree that nothing yet offered compares Nth
in intrinsic Ua,ue.
A limited number OF reliable Agents send
ing good references. wanted to sell stock.
For prospectus. maps and Information, adj
dress The Grottoes Company. I5taunton, Va.
or The Grottoss Va.
] e q. HOscu SIS PresId lent
Stanton Va.
july 2-Sm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Hon. John P. Buchanan, the democratic
nominee for Governor of Tennessee, will
open his canvass at Franklin, September 2.
Williamson county is Mr.. Buchanan's native
county, and the people of that county are
preparing to give him rousing reception.
There will be a barbecue, aud committee
men are appointed in every district in the
county to arrange for the occasion. Lead
ing democrats of Tennessee predict the cleo
tion of Mr.. Buchanan by from 30, 900 to so,
900 mai GRITTY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
Two of The Rocky Mount IucendlaFIes
Hanged.

Last October, a tobacco warehouse in
Rocky Mount, Franklin county, was fired,
which resulted in the destruction of a num-
Der of houses in that town. Malone was
denied the privilege ofspeaking in the war
house, but it was granted Rev. J. Z. Massey.
and thereupon some negroes determined to
burn it.
The parties convicted of the crime and
sentenced TO be hanged were Geo. Early,
Bind Woods, VIM. Brown and Mamie
Woods. The two FIRST m ontioned ~ere hang
ed last Friday, d TIE LAST tsa vii b.
h lnged on the 18th of September.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Mr.. W. D. Erwin, of Warm Springs, de-
parted this life Tuesday last, after short
illness. He was charm an of the Board of
Supervisors for Bath county, performing
the duties of his Office ID a manner highly
approved by the voters of his district,
which was evidenced by their re-eleeting
him year after year to fill the same posi-.
ton. He was one of the leading men of
county, and his death will be regretted
Hiohland Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

SUICIDE.-On Wednesday, August 65b,
Lewis Smthson, aged about % years. son
of Mr.. Thos. l.. Smithson, who lives near
Anderson, in Monroe county, VIVA. CON-
mit5sd suicide By shooting himself eth q
revolver in his fathers yard, Will . the
rest of the family we're absent. No cause
is assigned for his taking his life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
The Democrats Should Continue to Expose
the Mckinley RilI


AS the Bait. Sun saya,,"it is natural that
the republicans, who have nothing to gain
and everything to fear from a full, intelli-
gent and exhaustive discussion of the Nc.
Kinley bill in all it's details, should be anx.
lous to stop debat~. and that they should
even be willing to postpone the force bill
II by that meals they can secure this OBJ
ject. But is is not na ural chat democrats
should syrpathizs with or aid them in SO
doing. If democratic Senators were mere
y taking against time or in pursuance of q
general policy of distraction and delay it
would be another matter. But the country
requires information in regard to the pend
ing bill, and it is getting it. The inability
CT the republicans to show the necessity or
the expediency of any such ircrease of
duties az the bill provides should be made
apparent to the whole country, and 1t is
made so apparent equally by their silence
and by the feeblenesa of the answers which
some of them attempt When challenged and
pressed in debate by the opponents of the
bill. If the republicans have the power to
prevent this exposure of the weakness of
their side and the injustice Of the bill by
sitting discussion, as was done in the
House, the responsibility of doing so should
wholly rest upon them. Not even the
wearisone length Of session prctraoted
through the dog days will justify democrats
in abandoning their post of duty OF making
any surrender or concession upon q point
SO vital. Let the debate go Oh so long as
there are any iniquities in the bill to be ex-
posed which have not been sufficiently ex-
posed already. The courtesy of the SEN
ste'' and the feeling of good fellowship and
willingness to oblige which naturally exists
among men even of opposite politics who
have been long Intimately associated in
public life has nothing to do with the mat
ter and should not inducssa single Senator
to deviate from the duty which he owes,
not to his party only or to mis- own constit-
uents, bu. to the whole country. Besides,
hog much courtesy, how much of fair play
even. have been shown by the republican
majority to the democrats in the House?
The privilege and the duty Of discussion
denied aud stuffed in the House should not
be voluntarily surrendered and abandoned
in the Senate, least of all for any consider
alton Of personal comfort or convenience -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

HON. GEO. D. WISE RE-NoMINATED.-
The Congressional Convention Of the Third
District which met in Richmond on Tuesday,
the 10Th, renominated Hon. George D. Wise
on the first ballot. The convention was
composed Of 1876 delegates. OF that num-
Der Mr.. Wise received G4, the exact number
required to nominate. Col. Elicit got 343
and Speaker r. II. Cardwell, of Hanover,
274 The proceedings Of the convention
were harmonious throughout its session.
After the result Of the ballot was known
MIR. Wise's nomination was made unani-
nous. His opponents for the honor, Col.
Elicit and Mr.. Cardwell, both made stirring
addresses to tho convention, in which they
pledged the nominee their most hearty sup
port during the coming canvass, and ex-
pressed their confidence in Mr.. Wise's re-
election by good msjority. MIR. Wise also
appeared before the body and made ring
ing speech.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Gen. John M. Palmer, democratic nomi-
nee for United States Senator in Illinois,
has decided to engage in joint debate with
Congressman VIM. E Mason, of Chicago.
Gen. Palmer says he will gladly engage in
debate with any republican who may be
put forward by his party for the senator
e1;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
-oT1.7C no ,1-aCuERS
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r OTICE.


IN
The City Public Schools Will open on Mon
day, September 1st, at a. m.
will be at Building No. 2 Thursday. Aug.
18th, and Building No. l. August 29th,. for the
purpose OF examining and classifying new
pupils.
On September list, only the old pupils and
those who have been classified will be received
New pupils will be received at the White
School September I'd aud 4th. and at the Col
ored School Sept nber 3rd.
The rates of tuition for non resident pupils
have been fixed Dy the Board as follows
High School, $3.50 per month.
Primary and Grammar Grades,sl0O per month
The session will be divided into terms of 8
months each and the tuition must be paid
each term in ddudnce, and 20 abatement will
be made for abseuce o. less than QUE month.
W. w. ROBERTSON,
aug 20-2t cpc 6npf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

The scene of the Tongue river gold ex-
citement, though properly in Wyoming, is
on Montana's border. and many believe ex-
tends into the State. The excitement in
Northwest Wyoming has reached fever
heat, and regular stampede from Dayton
and Sheridan has set in. Persons from the
diggings report that as high as $25 day
has been made to the mau.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Hon. John s. Wise says he. is going to
buy residence at Onancock, Accomac Co..
this fall and make Onsncock his home, and
that the first man that mentions politics to
him he will knock his head off.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

ATTEMPTS TO KILL HIS BELOVED AND
THEN KILLS HIMsELF.-A dispatch from
Grand Rapids, Mich, under date Of last
Saturday states that A. Woodruff fell in
love with charming young country girl Of
Grand Rapids township. but she would
have none of him. Saturday he made a
final appeal, and being fatty refused, he
whipped out a revolver and fired twice at
the object of his affection. She fell, but
through fright. Thinking he had killed
her, he turned the pistol On himself and
lodg ed bullet jnst beneath his heart. He
can uot recover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

SMALL Pox IN TExAs.-A despatch from
Waco, Texas, says smallpox is prevailing
to an alarming extent ia that city, and
despatch from San Antonio says there are
a dozen cases of small pox in that city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

An incendiary fire Sunday destroyed the
Ness City (Kansas) sugar mill. The loss
is $3.50, 900, only partly insured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Iron manufacturers in the Schuylkill
Valley, Pa, declare that unless the rail-
roads reduced freight rates Southern COM
petitors would force them to close their
works, and as a result the roads rather
than lose such good customers have made
CONCESSIONS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

KICKED BY EORsE.-The Greenbrier
Philip Thompson, aged about Is years, and
son of Mr.. David Thampsop, Of Meadow
Bluff district, Greeahrier county, WA.
was severely hurt by kick from a horse in
the face. He was engaged in drawing hay
cocks. and while hitching I'd one the horse
kicked, striking a giancing blow across his
face, breaking and tearing out the bridge of
his nose and otherwise injuring his face
and forehead. His wounds, while serious,
are not thought to be dangeroua.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

The committee having in charge the ad-
justment of the Virginia debt announce
that they have on deposit a large majority
of all classes Of the securities under the
agreement,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

The rumor that Freddie Gebhard and
Lily Langtry were cut is very much con-
filmed by the news from Paris that Lord
Lurgan has settled $50, 600 on the Lily, and
is her most obedient in many respects.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Mrs Cole went berry~picking Friday,
near Buckingham, Quebec. and imprudent-
ly left her child in charge of two boys,
deaf~mutes of unsound mind, named New
ton. On her return she found that the
deaf-mutes had killed the child aud par-
tally eaten its body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

DR.. Alexander Bear, the democratic nom
inee for lieutenant Governor of Nebraska,
was born in Fauquier county, Virginia, in
1910 He went to Nebraska in 1865, where
he'has practiced medicine ever since.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Senator Edmunds is ia favor of the Force
bill, he says, but he doesn't want to estab-
isb precedent in the Senate for gagging
4 minority, as Mr. Reed has done in the
House. That is a chicken which will surely
come home to roost.-Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Fincastle has voted almost unanimously
for a subscription of $4,000 for the railroad
from Troutyille On the Shenandoah Valley
r. r. to Fincastle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Maud S. is still queen of the turf, Sunol
on Saturday at Chicago failing to beat her
time. The latter, however, won new laurels
by lowering her four-year-old record to
2JO1.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Republicans in the Senate hope to change
the rules by adopting 'previous ques-
TOM next session, so that they may pass
the Force bill then.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Mr.. W. E. Sims, formerly of Pittsyva
ia county, has been appointed by Presi-
lent Harrison consul to Colon, AspinwalI.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN LEWIS F.
WATTS, OF PENNsYLvANIA.-Hon. Lewis
F. Watts, Republican of Pennsylvania,
died very Suddenly in Washington city
Monday morning. He was about to enter
his carriage at the Shoreham Hotel to
drive to the Capitol at about eleven
o'clock, when he was suddenly overcome
by an attack Of heart disease, and died
soon after being carried into the hotel
Mr.. Watson represented the 9th Pennsyl-
vania district, and his death makes the
third which has taken place in the ranks of
the Pennsylvania delegation this session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Premier Ccisp, Of Italy, threatens to
Withdraw the exequstur of the U. S. Con
sui at Palermo, because the Consul warned
American tourists that the bsigands in Sici-
~ made travelling in that island dangerous
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

W. A. Jones, of Richmond county, was
nominated for Congress in the 1st District
By the Democratic Convention at Tsppa-
hammock last Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

During the past six months tho British
have bought from the United States cattle
worth SIS, 757. 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Major ]. G. Green Of Wythe has been
nominated for State Senator for the Fifth
District in the place of G. W. Easley de-
ceased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

So Mr.. John F. Allen, of Richmond, pion
cor in the manufacture Of cigarettes, died
in that city Saturday, aged rs years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Elk Congressman Horace f. Page died at
San Francisco Saturday from compton
tion of kidney and heart troubles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

John II. Brubaker has sold bis farm
near Luray to the Valley Land Improve
ment Company for $1,000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

II. NJ. STANLEY AND WIFE COMING TO AMER
IcA.-A few days since Stanley and wife arriv-
ed in Paris where they will remain but short
time. From there they will go firstto Switzer.
land, and then come to America for an indie
finite time. To a correspondent of the London
edition of the N. Y. Herald, a few days since in
Paris. he said:-
81 have not been there since 1856 and have
not decided where [ shall spend most of NV
Lime, but my detention is 10 travel asout gems
orally"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

! HIGHLY DISCUSSED. The Washington
correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch
says
''Some of the Virginia Republicans are
highly disguised because the Senate has
confirmed the nomination of Judge Riley,
of Accomac, to be Consul a Puerto Cabel-
10, Venezuela. They had kind of idea
that tli /, 'Jsdge" would be turned down."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Mayor E. 3. Pond, of San Francisco,
was nominated for Governor by the Demo
cratic State Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

THE VIRGINIA MEDICAL SOCIETY The
Medical Society of Virginia meets at Rock
bridge Alum Springs next Friday. 1t will
be largely attended. The Associated Rail.
ways have authorized the sale of tickets at
reduced rates from all points to Goshen,
good from August 91ss TO September 10Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

The school population Of Roanoke is 4,
116. Eight years ago its entire population
was less than 500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

e. Il. Taylor, clerk Of the Circuit Court
of Scott County, died Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

Saturday morning desperate affray oc-
Cured at Cross Keys, Southampton county.
John Doyle aud John Scott became lnvolv-
ed in quarrel, and the former grew so en-
ragged that he procured shotgun and dis
charged both barrels into the body of Scott,
killing him almost instantly. Doyle was
arrested and taken to the Jail at CORTLAND.
4 woman was at the bottom of the quarrel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-27

The big summer hotel at Thousand Is
land Park. st. Lawrence river,a rum
ber of an Il e1stags' wsrs burned list
Thursday, less 8 5000.