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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

A. G. Smith, formerly a prominent far
me. of Writ County, was arrested at Eliza.
beth, W. Va, Wednesday, for the murder
of his wife year ago. 1t is charged that
Smith quarreled with his wife and beat her
so horribly that she died in few hours
He has since been fugitive from justice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

Miss Sarah ]. Sewell, who died at Falls
Church, Va, last Thursday aged SO years,
had, when child, been held in the arms
of Gen. Washington. She was at the time
Of her death the last of the living who had
seen the the great chief.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

Near Tappahannock Saturday week a
dissatisfied colored nurse, about IA years
old, saturated the clothing of Mr.. George
Martins little 15-months-old daughter with
kerosene oil and fired the same. The child
only lived fe minutes after the parents
discovered the fact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

Bishop Potter, of New Yorb, referring
to the grotesqusly immense pension expen-
ditures authorized by a republican Con-
gress and republican President, says
cit has come to pass that not alone some
SCARED and honorable veteran, brave and
MANNED survivor of an heroic charge, but
every skulking camp-follower and deserter,
every fraudulent and tainted claimant who
has the effrontery to demand his bride, can
have it, if only his vote shall thus become
a commodity within the control of partisan
dictation, and he himself lackey to do his
political masters bidding"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

John G. Wheeler died from hydrophobia
last Sunday night at Brunswick, Me. He
was bitten by a dog some weeks ago. Two
other men were bitten by the same dog,
and will be sent to the Pasteur Institute,
in New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

The English crown is made up of dia-
monds, rubies, sapphires, pearls and emer-
aids, set in silver and gold bands. 1t
weighs 80 ounces and pennyweights, troy.
In it there are 1852 diamonds, 27S pearls,
9 rubies, II sapphires and II emeralds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

The confirmation of the nomination of j.
H. Johnston to be postmaster at Danvills
is rare disappointment to his Republican
opponents here, who did all they could to
down him. 1t is well-kn own fact tina
General Malone was opposed to Johnston's
confirmation, and it is said that Malone
and Sherman both fought him, while the
Blaine element stood by him from tn
first
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

Col. Bob Iugersoll thinks the "infant
Industry idea has been carried to point
where further indulgence ceases to be wise
or polite. In recent interview with the
Rochester Union he delivered himself on
the subject in this characteristic fashion:
Il believe in protecting what are called
the infant industries, but after these SIN
fants' get to be six feet high and wear No.
10 boots it is about time to stop rocking
the cradle, especially when the infant tells
you that if you stop rocking he will get out
of the cradle and kick your head off,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

X1IRGINIA-In the Clerks Office Circuit
v Court Augusta county. June 80, $780,.
Charles Brooks, admir- OF James NJ. Brooks,
Decd.
VS..
John n. Brook and T. r. N. Speck, Sheriff
OF Augusta county, and as such administrator
OF Andrew Brooks, decd,
IN CHANCKRY ON Alta CHMENT, &C.
The object of this suit is to recover from the
defendants or whichever one may be solvent,
the sum of sl10l.4 with interest on $40. 90 from
the list day Of August, 1867. on $4,000 from the
18th day of June, 1869, and on $S4l.l4, the resi-
due thereof from the 25th day of Jan uary. 1873.
till paid. Sums paid by Charles Brooks admir-
of James NJ. Brooks. decd. On judgment
in the Circuit Court of Augusta county in ia
vOr OF Lorenzo Shaw. for the benefit of George
Baylor VS.. John d. Brooks for whom said Jas.
M. Brooks was surety and to this end to at
zach any estate or debts of the said John
d. Brooks within the county of Augusta, Viz
giuis, ond cspec tally his interest in the estate
OF Etvira A. Brooks, decd.
Itappeariug by AFFIDAVIT filei that john d,
Brooks is nonresident of this State,i it is or
dered that he do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this notice and
do what Is necessary to protect his interests in
tt is suit. Teste,
Patrick, pq. ]. N. RYAN,
july Paw Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02
W Buy the Best Stock on
Sale in Virginia.
The Grottoes COMPANY

owns % 900 acres of the best Iron and Tim.
Der lands. and 5000 acres OF unsurpassed
City Site lands. or &c. 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 sloo) at $50 per share, with privilege OF buy.
Ing Dy allotment, a business, residence, or
villa iot' at nominal prices and on long time.
~ Go and see the property. where the City
Of Shendun is now being laid out. at The
Grottoes, Shenandoah Valley Railroad, Au.
gusts and Rockingham counties, Va. and you
will agree that nothing yet offered compares ,0i0s
IL in intrinsic value.
A limited number OF reliable Agents send
ing good references, wanted to sell stock.
For prospectus, maps and Information, ad-
dress The Grottoes Company. Staunton, Va.
or The Grottoes, Va.
Jed. III OF INK SIS, Presfd lie N {.
SfauntOn. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02
A Terrific Hail Storm.
HOUSES AND VEGETATION DAMAGED


Saturday, June 21st, this section was
visited by tine most terrific hail-storm that
has ever been known in Virginia. An un-
usually heavy cloud hung over Buena Vista
nearly all the forenoon, and it began rain
ing and hailing about one o'clock p. m.
The rain was very heavy one, and the
hail that accompanied it was most extra.
ordinary. some of the stones that fell were
nearly as large as mans fist, and came
crushing down with tremendous force break
ing windows and peltiug holes through the
tin roofs of our houses. The fall of hail
lasted seven minutes, and the volume was
so great that several families gathered
enough of the stones to fill their ice-coolers
sufficiently to last all night. We know of a
lady here who gathered enough to freeze a
large freezer of ice-cresm after supper.
A number of others drank their tea and
milk at dinner cooled with the hail, three
of the stones being large enough to fill an
ordinary sized goblet. Most of the houses
in the city on the northern exposure, whose
windows were not protected by blinds had
the panes broken. The hotel, the Wilbourn
Saddle Factory, the Buena Vista Company's
Office building, the Colorado hotel, and the
Wagon Works, with several private resi-
dences suffered most severely. The tin roof
on the Colorado and on Mrs. Brubeck's
residence sustained the greatest damage,
large holes being pierced through the tin, as
though rifle balls had been fired at them.
The truck gardens of eur citizens, as we'll
as the shrubberry in the yards was entirely
destroyed in several portions of the city.
Fortunately there was only one casualty,
and that very slight one. Mr.. Peace,
who was working on building here, was
struck on his head with one of the stones
and knocked down. No human being could
have withstood the pelting of these stones.
No such storm has ever been witnessed in
Virginia before.-Buena Vista Advoe ate,
June 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

Two little girls named Harrington were
killed by railroad train at South Somer-
set. Mass, Friday morning. Tho elder
child lost her life while trying to rescue the
Younger one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

Fire at Braxton Courthouse. W. Va,
Friday, destroyed the residence of E. S.
Bland, the Braxton Democrat office and a
number of smaller buildings. The loss is
$4,000, with small insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

About the most infamous of all the infa-
nous acts of this most infamous Congress
is the contemplated unseating of Mr.. Vena.
BILE of the Petersburg district, and the seat
ing of Langston. the notorious negro, who
was defeated, as is conceded by respectable
people of that district, democrats and re-
publicans alike.
He is seated in accordance with the de
mauds of the negroes of Ohio and Pennsyl-
vanis, who know nothing of the merits of
the case except that it is contest between
a negro and white man.
What say white people, irrespective of
party to this domination of the '.colored
brother ?'-CharlottesriHe Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

REPUBLICAN TICKET IN PENNSYLVANIA
The Republican Convention in Harris
burg, Pa, last Wednesday nominated the
following ticket
George Wallace Delamater, of Crawford
county, for Governor.
Senator Louis A. Watres, of Lackawanna,
for Lieutenant-G Governor.
Thomas J. Stewart, of Philadelphia, re-
nominated for secretary of internal affairs.
General Daniel II. Hastings, the defeat
ed candidate for Governor, was elected
chairman of tho State committee on motion
of William H. Andrews, the present chair
man, but General Hasting declined and Mr..
Andrews was reelected.
Delamater was Quay's candidate, and that
is sufficient condemnation.
The platform favors Federal election
law, the Mckinley Tariff Bill as it passed
the House, and endorses Quay for what he
has done, and says he "retains their respect
and conf dence." Quay, at this time. is in
great need of endorsement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

BLA1NE's PosITIoN.-Neao York, June
2S.-The Herald's Washington special says
that Mr.. Blaine has now reached the point
where, as was said of Marshal MacMahon,
he must submit or resign, and his friends
say that he would be secretly pleased to
on the ground of his difference with Speak
er Reed, who is at present all powerful with
the President. They say that Mr.. Blaine
believes the people would sustain him, and
that Messrs. Reed and Mckinley are going
to be repudiated by the party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

THE FAMOUS VIRGINIA MIDGET
DIES OF BRAIN-FEvER.-Mason City, W.
Va.-June 25.-Little Alice Curtin, the re.
nowned Mason. City midget, died to night
of brain-fsver The child was six months
old, healthy, and we'll formed, yet the great.
est weight it ever attained was two and one
half pounds. At birth the midget weighed
only fourteen ounces. The parents were
both of medium size. Thechild has been a
great curiosity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

At Roanoke, Saturday,A. W. Chocklett,
aged II years, fell under the wheels of a
shifting engine and received injuries which
resulted in his death the same day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

An aged lady died suddenly in hotel at
Birmingham, Ala. land in her hustle $2,010
was found secreted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

John L. Sullivan pleaded guilty to an in
dictment at Purvis, Miss, for prize-fght-
ing and was sentenced to $500 fine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

The democratic congressional conven
tiar TO- this the 10th district of Virginia
will be held at Amherst Court House Au-
gust 1st.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

The free delivery ofmails for Char1ottes
vile and the University of Virginia went
into effect Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

Mr.. Thomas H. Bransford will probably
become superintendent of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

The Chesapeake and Ohio ticket Office at
Huntington was entered by burglars early
Saturday morning. The safe was blown
open and about $500 10 money secured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

The Democratic Congressional Conven-
ton for the sixth district of Virginia will
be held at Roanoke, August %.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

There is, perhaps, no better illustration
of the innate intensity OF race prejudice
than occurred day or so ago in Tennes-
see, when white wife murderer declined
to be hanged with three negro murderers.
1t would be curious psychological study
to analyze feelings that revolt at associa-
tion with negroes. and yet are capable OF
the cowardly crime Of numbering. az IN
this case, an inoffensive wife. -lHder-4p-
peal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02
"a Chip of the Old Block, u

In his report of the discussion on last
Thursday in the House of Representatives
of the Federal election law, the Washing.
ton correspondent of the st. Louis Republic
speaks of Hon. Fl. st. G. fuckers speech
on that occasion as follows:-
"Henry st. George Tucker, of Virginia,
made the closing speech for the day. Mr..
Tucker is the son of the eminent lawyer,
John Randolph Tucker, who served in Con-
gress for number of years. Mr.. Tucker
is three years younger than Mr.. Lodge, be-
ing now 81. 1t was his maiden speech and
he was listened to with profound attention.
The older members of the House, who knew
his father we'll and admired HIM much, IT.
respective of party, we're delighted to hear
the chip of the old block acquit himself so
magnifcently. He made splendid speech.
He displayed q thorough knowledge of the
questions at issue, and convinced everybody
within his hearing that he was a lawyer Of
ability, who understood the Constitution
and the relations existing between the Fed
eral government and the States. Mr.. Tuck
er spoke without passion or feeling. He
had all thepoise of a practitioner before the
Supreme Court. He fele as if he was ad-
dressing jury of lawyers, or rather su-
| prtuc UouCu, duu uo uauuleQ nlS case Will
splendid dexterity and SURPRISING skill. He
spoke for nearly an hour, and never had to
halt for word, phrase or quotation.
When he concluded he was cheered by the
Democrats, and congratulated, not only by
his own side, but by the older members Of
the Republican side who knew his father
when member of the House.
Ga the whole the Democrats had IN
doubtedly the best of the debate. Up to
this time the discussion has been marked
by conservatism and decorum. Everybody
expects, however, that before the previous
question is ordered there will be some live
ly scenes and heated oratory."
This correspondent is mistaken in saying
that sit was his maiden Speech" for on the
Goth of Nay he delivered in that body an
able sch on the tariff which we pu blish-
ed in our issue of June 18th.
This correspondent indicated the infamous
character of this bill in his first sentence
in which be said:-
s.The debate on what is known as the
Federal election law, but what is more com.
monty called bill to raise hell in the South,
began to-day"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02
Sale OF
u Valuable Real Estate

NOmW19S1Omer'9 sale OF
" Valuable Real Estate
IN WAYNESBORO.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, at the May term, 1890, in the
chancery cause of Bowens Ex'ors VS.. Wallace
and ais. 1 shall offer for sale at public auction
(if not previously sold at private sale) on the
premises on
FRIDAY, JULY 25th, 1890, at IL M,
that certain lot of land and the buildin Is
thereon situate in that part Of Waynesboro
laid Off by Fred. Imboden, and known in the
plat as Lot No. %, being IS feet front by 142
feet back. and being the same property which
was conveyed by John A. Mann and wife to
Joel 8. Wallace, by deed dated December 5th,
1870, and recorded in the Clerks Office of Au-
gusta county in d. B. No. So, page74.
TERMS:-One- fourth cash, and the residue
on a credit of six. twelve and eighteen months,
evidenced by bonds with approved personal
security. title retained as ultimate security.
A. G. GORDON,
Special Commissioner.
l, J. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county. do certify that A. G. Gordon.
Com missioner, has executed the bond required
In Bowen's Elk 'ors VS.. Wallace.
J.R. RYAN,
july 2-4w Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

The Virginia Bar Association met in an
nual session at the Hygeia Hotel, Old Point,
yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

We have not the remotest idea that a
Federal election law will be passed at this
session Of Congress; and we have not the
least idea that it would do any good in the
direction intended, should such law be
enacted. 1t would create strife and blood
shed, probably, and the class it would be
designed to benefit would be the sufferers.
There have been enough of colored people
sacrificed to appease the ambition of pes
tiferous demagogues to call half to that
kind of politics. The theoretical statesmen
who are engineering this movement know
nothing of the conditions abo.t which they
propose to legislate, and cannot furnish q
remedy for the wrongs about which they
talk 80 much. Let the South alone, and
the Republicans themselves will meet all
the emergencies successfully after awhile,
when the corrupt scoundrels who have
thrust themselves to the front have been
retired. Vallcy Virginion.
We would be pleased to see other Reput-
lican papers in this State and throughout
the South expressing similar sentiments.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

EDITOR COPELAND OPERATES ON EEL.
LIGERENT CENSUS MAN.-Danpille, Vd.,
June 23.-Mr. W. s. Copeland, one of the
editors of the Danville Register, 10 his col
umns criticized the carelessness of census
enumerators, aud by way ofillustration told
of the visit of IS. Wheatley, the enumera.
tor of the Third ward of this city to his
(Copeland's) house. Mr.. Copeland and his
family were absent at the time, and the emu
merator questioned the cook as to the
birth, age and general history of the mem
bers of the Copeland family, and put down
her inaccurate answers. This mode of TAX
ing the census the newspaper man criticised.
This angered the census man, and he called
on Mr.. Copeland at his Office. The discus
sion which followed brought about blows,
and quite lively mill followed. The cen.
sus man came out second best, and before
leaving the editorial sanctum he became
convinced that even if it were true, as he
had charged. that the EDITORS criticism was
evidence of weak mind, his manner of re-
ceiving billigerent visitors was evidence of
strong muscle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

Benz. F. Wade. of Lexington, has been
elected librarian of Washington and Lac
University.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-07-02

TRUSTEES SALE OF
1 VALUABLE PRO PERTY.
By virtue of a deed OF trust executed to me
by Martha A. Rowe, bearing date on the 18th
day OF March, 1890, I will proceed on the prem
ises, on
25th DAY OF JULY. 1890.
to sell at public auction that highly desirable
property, being lot containing
FOUR ACRES.
with DWELLING thereon, situated % miles
north of Middlebrook, adjoining the lands of
James Ship William BOsserman and'a This
property is very desirable home, the dwell
ing house being convenient, and land good
with two good orchards.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay cost of draw
ing and recording the deed of trust and costs
of sale and the remainder upon a credit of six,
twelve and eighteen months from the day of
sale, with interest from the day of sale. the
purchaser giving bond with approved personal
security for the deferred payments, and the I'll.
tie retained as ultimate security,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, JR.,
july 2-4w Trustee.
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Gen. Malone is buying large tracts Of
valuable mineral land in Patrick county.
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