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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

A FAMOUS TRoTTER BURNED TO DEATH
The stables beongi g TO Macey Brothers,
at Versailles. XIV, we're burned Saturday
mo. n'ng, destroying 80 out of 39 horses.-
Among those burned was the horse Bell
Boy, that was sold at auction by Jefferson
& Seaman. of Versailles, to J. G. Clarke
for $51 600 II is said that Clarke had re-
fused 500 600 for the horse.
Bell Boy was three years old, record
2.194, by E'ectioneer, dam Beautiful Bells,
by the Moor. property of Clark q Hopper,
bought for $51 900. Private trial, Is.
diary, and when discovered almost the en-
tire structure was in flames The stables
covered almost an entire square, consisting
Of proper sheds for training and adjacent
stalls for horses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
The President heavy load for his party

The President heavy load for his party.
The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond State under date of the 9th inst,
says
sit is conceded here that the Republicans
are smartiug under the excoriation given
them by VOORHEES, Edmunds did not make
any head say against him, the Vsrmonter's
anse ers being lame and forced, not meeting
in any way the charges. A well known
Republican congressman said this morning:
Harrison is a heavy load. He ia silent
when he ought to speak, speaks when he
ought to te dumb. and, by George, he
shoots st logs when he ought to shoot at
coons."
"But is he ia sympathy with the party's
actions 10 Cougress?'
II suppose so-but no one knows it from
anything ne has said. 81 far as the Re-
publican party in Congress is codcerned, he
had better hold bis tongue. Ab1ut the
only thing he seems bent on is the passage
of the elections dill, and his advocacy is
even injurious TO that because it will begat
the suspicion in the minds of the general
public that it is a revenge measure GU the
south for throwing Malone aud Chalmers
overheard Thns we will got tbs odinm Of
caring fer two humbugs who have done us
more harm nan all the Democrats put to
gether"
The speaker is not possessed with much
influence at the White House aud this may
account for some of his bitterness. Harri
son is not without strength with Republi
can congressman. In their hearts they
know the party made a big mistake in their
selection, bat they think the party must
make the best of tue situation. For this
reason ths Presidents venomous desire to
get even with the South by the passage of
the law will have more strength than has
been supposed. He does not "waut any
more of Malone iu his" but he does want
to be revenged, good man as be is. He is
crying aloud for Southern blood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

an EFFORT is being made to erect
Memorial Chapel, in connection with the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege at Blacksburg, Va, in honor of the
late Major General J. E. B. Stuart, c. S.
A. The estimated cost of suitable chapel
is So, O0O. An earnest appeal is made to
all for contribution in a cause that will
perpetuats the memory OF the noble dead,
and so greatly advance the interest OF the
young men of the Virginia Agricultural
and Mechanical College. Those interested
should address Gen. L. L. Lomax, Presi-
dent, BIacksbusg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

c. s. o. AND R. q A. CoNNEcTIoN.-In
the Senate Friday the Committee on Roads
and Internal Navigation reported favorab!y
the bill authorizing the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Company to construct and
operate branch or connecting line between
it's railroads in the counties of Henrico,
Goochland, or Hanover by any route
deemed most expedient for that purpose.
Under this bill the company may, if
deemed expedient, extend such branch
across the main line to the Peninsula di-
vision of said Chesapeake and Ohio rail
way; and said company shall have the right
to acquire by condemnation or otherwise a
continuous tract of land not exceeding 100
feet in width between the line of rosd now
known as the Richmond and Allegheny
Railway and the line or lines of road now
known as the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way, together with such additional lands
as may be necessary for side-tracks, depot
grounds, and other purposes of said COM
pany; provided, however, that said branch
or connecting line shall be used exclusively
by said Chesapeake aud Ohio Railway
Company. .
The object is to allow the Chesapeake
and Ohio to run its through freight from
the Richmond and Allegheny to its eastern
terminus without using the streets of Rich.
mond. Nearly 1000 cars pass through tho
streets every day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Mrs l. 3. Statler, missionary evaugeI
list, who has recently been engaged at
Rockville, Tenn., stopped Tuesday night
of last week at the Crawford House, in
Cincinnati, on her way to Defiance, Ohio,
whittier she was going with $3.50 to pay
mortgage on her homestead. When she
raturned to her room, after supper, she
found man in the room, who Immediately
ohloroformed her, and oosslniag the
money, escaped.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

tsHARRY TUCKER DECLINES FREE RAIL.
ROAD TIcKETs.-The Washington CORES
pondent of the Alexandria Gazette says that
on The 9sh instant, though the House was
not in session some members were in their
seats-''among them was Mr., Tucker of
Virginia, who was answering some Of the
numerous letters he receives from bis COD
stituents. But he delayed this necessary
work in order to return several annual rail
road passes that had been sent him by diff
ferent railroad companies, thanking tie
senders, but telling them he did not think
might be-called upon, rs a Congressman,
to vote upon questi ns;in which they would
be interested
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
ION SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.-
The seven great flour M ills at milwaukee,

The seven great -four mills at Milwaukee,
Wis.,. formed a combination involving $5,-
900, 600 capital and an annual output of
nearly a million and a-half barrels of -four.
The move is made to meet the threatened
competition of English capitalists who have
secured the Minneapolis mills. Milwaukee
stands third in the country as a -four pro-
ducing city, Minneapolis being first and ST.
Louis second. The output of the Mil
waukee mills for the year 1889 was 1885,
1888 barrels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
The Goyernor's Message.

We publish in this issue the first message
of Gov. Mckinney, which treats of the debt
question, and gives candid and fair state
ment of the condition OF affairs in Virginia,
from which it will be seen that it would be
wise on the part of the creditors of the
State to accept a settlement on the basis OF
the Riddleberger Bill, as it is apparent that
the State cannot afford to pay more than is
provided for in that Bill, as the expenses
Of the State have increased, owning chiefly
to the increase of criminal expenses, and
the additional expenses required for the
suitable accommodation and maintenance
of the increased number of the insane, and
the annual loss of $4,000 no merchant
travellers license, with probability of a
decrease of revenue, as the low price OF
agricultural products will decrease the
value of lands, and, consequently, the as
sessment of them. AS the price Of agricul-
tural products increase, the lands increase
proportionately; and, Uice versa, as the price
of agricultural products decrease, the value
of lands decrease proportionately, and, con-
sequently, the assessment of lands and the
revenue therefrom decrease in the same
proportion. In view of this unfortunate
condition of affairs. it becomes doubtful
whether the State could pay even on the
basis of the Riddleberger Bill without an
increase of the rate of taxation on tee pres
ent subjects of taxation, unless it can find
other than the present subjects of taxation
upon which to levy a tax, and this would
be adding increased burdens upon the tax
payers, though it wond not increase the
rate of taxation-the increased burden con
sistng of the tax at the same rate on an in
creased number of items taxed. In this
conn ection we copy the following from the
Petersburg Inder Appeal which has been
consistent debt-paying journal
sit is uDdeniably true that Gov. McKin-
ney's message, which we publish this morn
ing, ia an accurate statement of the coDdi-
ton of affairs in Virginia, and we firmly
believe that fair assessment of property
in the state will show reduction rather
than an increase of taxable values as COM
pared with the last assessment. The IndeT-
appeal has uuwaveriDgly opposed every
form Of compulsion on the part of the state
in dealing with her creditors, and is no less
opposed to that mode of settlement now
than heretofore. Still, In view of the con-
dition of affairs go forcefully and truthfully
set forth by Gov. Mckinney. we think the
bondbolders ought to accept the Rlddleber-
ger plan both as matter Of justice and as
a measure of policy. Discussing the CUES
ton wholly from standpoint of policy, we
urged the creditors more than twelve
months ago to adopt this course. There is
now added to the argument of policy, the
stronger consideration of mercy and just
iee."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The wholesale grocsrs Of Fotonto, Mon
treal, Hamilton, London, Ottawa and King
ston, Cansda, have been approached on be-
half of an English syndicate, which is en-
deavoring,to secure contro of the whole
sale grocery trade of Canada. 1t is under
stood that most of them have agreed to sell
out, and have given options of their bust
ness for certain length of time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

HEAVY Loss BIT FIRE The Baltimore
Sun of yesterday says that the grain eleva
tor No. 3, at Canton, was destroy ed by fire
Monday night, with 100000 bushels of
wheat and corn and four empty Pensylva-
MIA Railroad cars. The British steamship
S.crobasc, was also destroyed Three meu
were supposed to have been burned to death
in the steamship. The Whole loss will
amount to about seven hundred thousand
n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

United States Senator john w. Daniel
has completed his grafton of the life and
character of Hon. Jefferson Davis, and he
has signi6ed to the legislative committee
appointed to wait on him to deliver the ad-
dress that be awaits the pleasure of the
General Assembly as to the day on which it
shall be delivered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

SENATOR DANIEL w. VOORHEES, AR
RAIaNs THE PRESIDENT AND HIS PARTY
In the Senate on Wednesday, the Sth inst,
Senator VOORHEES,, of Indiana, called up the
resolution offered the day before in relation
to the charges that Mr.. Chambers, the
United States district attorney at Indian
apolis, had inteTfered in his official capacity
to prevent the arrest of W. W. Dudley on
the charge of feloniously violating the cleo
ton laws of Indiana at the last presiden-
tial election, ard directing the Attorney
General 20 report what instructions the De-
partnlent Of Justice had issued to Cham
bers on ths subject, and to furnish copies of
the correspondence, and proceeded to ad-
dress the Senate. He spoke of the crime
as having inflicted an indelible stain on
that memorable election, and impeached
the integrity Of the political result that fol-
lowed
The fact Of the crime was open, univer-
sally known, and practically confessed by
it's perpetrators and his coadjutors; and yet
by constant vigilance IN obstruct1ng the law
and in denying ard preventing justice, the
crime had thus far gone unpunished. The
beneficiary of she polluted ballot-box now
in high place had felt compelled to shield
the corrupt instrument of that success from
the penalties due to such notorious guilt
It was high time (he said) that that most
disgraceful and most alarming episode in
the presidential election should be fully un-
de stood by the whole people, and that the
proper degree of responsibility should be
assigned to the instrument by whom it was
perpetratt ed ard t3those who tried to hide
the offence. He should f'uothing extenu-
ate nor aught set down in malice" but for
bearance on the subject had long ceased to
be virtue in the estimation of all honest
people in Indiana, and for those alone he
smoke
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

BIG PRopITs IN IRoN.-A Pittsburg Dis
patch states that on the first of next month
tho great iron firm Of Oliver Bros. & Phil
lips will pay off the last instsllment of the
81, 500, coo liabilities which they found tied
abon5 their necks when they went into
bankruptcy in 1885. Under an arrange
ment made with their creditors at the
time, the firm was enabled to resume BUSH
ness ard pay off their Indebtedness 70 five
annual iEs'allrents OF 3 co, 900 each, with
interest. 1t is marked evidence of the
enormous profits in the iron industry that
is brought out in the fact that every in
stallmen5 has been promptly met, as the
coming ore will be according to statements
made By the firm. and that their business
is now in more prosperous condition than
ever before
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

On THE DEBT QUEsTroN.-In the House
Of Delegates on Monday, Mr.. Tyler in
,roduced Joint resolution that Gov. Nc
Kinney's message was in accordance with
the sentiments Of the General Assembly in
maintaining that any promise of change
in the Riddleberger plan would be delusive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

A NEW TRTAL-The Court Of Appeals,
Judge Lewis delivering the opinion, awards
the negro, VIM. Muscee, convicted of the
murder of Policeman Seal of Charlottes
vile, new trial, on the ground of errone
Gus instructions to the jury by the Judge at
the trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

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
hold II triad x,,onn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

COLD WEATHER IN CANADA dis
patch from Quebec, Canada, says that or
Saturday the thermometer registered &c
degrees below zero in that city and 4C de-
grees below at Spencsrwood. At Lake
Ed ward the thermometer recorded q
Temperature of So degrees below zero.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

In Grayson county, few days ago, diff
f1culty occurred between Gideon Weaver
and Stokes Wingler, which resulted in the
former shooting the latter with pistol, the
ball entering his heart and producing in
stant death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

At Fincastle, Monday, G. g. Damroo, a
citizen of Bedford county, was arrested on
two charges of forgery aud obtaining
money under false pretences. In default
of bail the accused was committed to Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Dick Hawea, who killed his wife and
two little girls in Dec. 1888 10 Birmingham,
Ala, will be hanged on the IS b of Febru-
airy, the Court of Appeals having affirmed
the Judgment of the Court below.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

REsIGkATIoN.--Dr. John CiOpton, Firs'
Assistant physician of the E astern Lunatic
Asylum at Williamsburg, has resigne his
position, on account of ill-health. The
Board accepted his resignation. which will
take effect on the 18th of April uext. He
has held that position tor the past IS years
and has been faithful and efficient officer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

SENTENCES TO BE HANsED.-At Peters
burg, on Friday last. Randall Watson, on
his second trial for the murder Of Joe Rob-
inaoB at Belfeld two years ago, was found
guilty of murder ia the frst degree and
sentencsd TO be banged on the 2lst Of next
March,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Superintendent ]. T. Beeks, of the public
echools of o ando, Fia., has sent out q
unique notice that the teachers, pupils anc
patrons of the Orlando schools will obser gs
Arbor Day, January II, by planting trees
shrubs, ETC., ca She school grounds aud CITY
lots. They will take their dinner with
them, and viii make the day one of pleas
ure as we'll as of profit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

A violent tornado struck the city OF St.
Louis Sunday afternoon, preceded by heavy
rain and sleet. Many buildings were
wrecked and several lives lost. Snow is
reported in Iowa. The thermometer
registered SO degrees below zero in Canada.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Snow IN IowA.-A dispatch from Des
Moines, Iowa, dated Sunday says 'six in
ches of snow has fallen here since morning.
The wind is blowing hard and the snow
drifting badly, and is still falling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

ELEVEN PERSONS KILLED BY STORM AT
CLINTON, KY.-Ou Sunday night tornado
struck the east side of Clinton, KY, demol-
lshing fifty-fve- houses ard killing eleven
people and wounding fifty-thIee. The
storm also visited Wickliffe, Ky, doing
considerable damage to property, but no
loss of life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The Prince of Wales was recently fined
five sbillings in police court for letting
his dog. superb Siberian hound, 90 abroad
without muzzle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The widow of Gov. Wyndham Robertson
died at her residence, near Abingdon, Mon
day. She was seventy seven years of age
and was worthy companion of her most
distinguished husband.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

COMMITTALs TO SAIL IN RoCKBRIDGE.-
Sam Taylor, (colored), of Lexington, was
committed to Jail in that place on Monday,
under the charge of attempting to rob the
store of Mrs. Jaccheri.
Geo. F. Campbell, of Nelson county, was
committed to jail in Lexington on Saturday
night to await the action of the grand jury
charged with shooting at Samuel E. Hart
less twice o n the public road Saturday near
Clark's old mill in the South River District,
near Irish Creek, in Rockbridge.
The Lex'ug.on Gazette says:
'-F'om wh,s can b, learned of the affair
Campbell AID Hairless had previously
qaarreled, aid meeting on the public road,
as above stated, when Hairless picked up
rock to str.ke, Campbell drew his pistol,
firing twice, but failed to hit his man.
Constable Sheltman, with warrant
sworn out by Hairless arrested Campbell,
and be had hearing before Magistrate W.
s. Beard, of Riverside, who committed him
to tie grand jury.
Constable Sheltman, with posse,
brought Campbel here Saturday night, and
he is row confined in the county jail"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

On last Friday, DR.. james R. Fisher, of
Richmopd, for many years the Efficient
deputy postmaster Of the U. s. House of
Representatives, a Democrat, was re-
moved, and his place given to Mr.. Samuel
Hosmor, Of Massachusetts,, Republican.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Having been informed by Mr.. A. g. Braxton
that he VIII not again be o candidate for the
office of Commemorative Attorney of the city,
respectfully announce myself a candidate for
that office at the May election, subject to the
action of the Democratic party. and promise. II
elected. a conscientious and faithful discharge
OF its duties o the best of my ability.
Staunton. Va, Jan. 10, 80. A. G. GORDON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
Local Option In Lynch busg.

We learn that a telegram was received
here last night stating that in the election
in Lynchburg. yesterday, the SWEETS had
a majority of seven.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

A bill has been introduced in the Virginia
Legislature Incorporating the Industrial
Institution for the Reformation of Dsin-
quent and Maynard Boys at Hampton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The Bellevue School building in Bedford
county was burned last Thursday night.
The fire originated in the dormitories in
the upper part of the building. Loss about
SS 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
Address Registered Letters containing Currency to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK.

REMEMBER That the payment of all
Prizes Is GUARANTEED BY FOUR Ma.
TIONAL BANKS of Sew Orleans, and the
Tickets are signed by the President of an Insti-
tuition; whose chartered rights are recognized
in the highest Courts therefore beware of any
limitations or anonymous schemes
ONE DOLLAR Is the price OF the smallest
part or fraction of a ticket issued by In
any Drawing. Anything In our name offered
for less than dollar is a swiudle.
jan l5-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Washington and Lee University has had
205 matriculates thus far during the present
session, an increase of 25 per cent. over the
number of last session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The rate of mortality was greater in both
Boston and New York city last week than
was ever known before.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Observations made of the gulf stream as
late as January 5, 1890. and reported to the
Navy Department, Washington, state that
there has been no appreciate change in the
stream.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The President on Monday sent to the
Senate the nomination of W. W. johnson
to be Postmaster at Baltimore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The Washington police have the influenza
among them very badly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Vegetable and harmless. yet monster de-
stroyer to any blood faint A. B. Alters-
tive. Try 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Toe corner stone of the new Catholic Ca
tbedral at Charlest u, s. c., was laic Snn-
day by Cardinal Gibbons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Queen Victoria thinks of making o visit
to Ireland to alay agitation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Town lots and other real estate In Basic City
and Waynesboro bought sold and leased.
Virginia handled.
REFERENCES:-National Valley Bank and
Augusta National Bank. Staunton, Va; Union
Bank, OF Winchester Va; National Bank of
Martinsburg. ". Va; Bank OF Hampton and
Scheluzt Brothers, bankers, Hampton, Va,
York City. ian Ism
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

TIE TRUE OPTIMISM. TN G.. Whittier
is still young at eighty two. Time has
dealt with him gently, aud expanded rath
er than CONSTRUCTED the warm and generous
hopefulness of nature that has always
been hospitable.
Two verses from his last poem are as rich
in moral i'm pulse as an eloquent sermon.
The first rune:-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
Ayers Hair vigoT

Is the "ideaf' Hair-dressing. 1t re-
4 stores the color to gray hair promotes
q fresh and vigorous growth prevents