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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

Judge d. B. Lucas has decided that
he will not be a candidate for renomi
nation for the West Virginia Supreme
Court of Appeals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

The dead will number at least 100 and
probably $50. About 400 members OF
the families of the missing men will
camp in the fields around the shaft all
night About fifty of the 800 men in
the gallery at the time of the first ex-
plosion got out by the End shaft.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

VIRGINIA To WIT I'm the Clerks office of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, In
Vacation of said Court, March 14th, 1892.
T. r. N. Speck, administrator of
w. o. Smith, dec d,....... Complainant.
VS..
Ella V. Smith, ]. w. Miller, and
A. B. Miller his wife, 7. L. Rodes
and ]. NJ. Rodes his wife, ]. d.
Campbell and Settle B. Campbell
his wife, w. S. Mackey and M.
Mackey his wife, w. NJ. Bush,
Josie W. Bush, RodeS Massie ~
Bush, James Emmett Bush, and
Edward c. Bush the last of
whom is q minor. ..................D Defendants
The object of this suit is to settle UP and dis
tribute the estate of w. c. Smith, decd, and
have the aid of the court in doing so; and ii
appearing by AFFIDAVIT that W. NJ. Bush is not
a resident of this State, it is ordered that he
appear here in fifteen days after due publica-
ton of this order and do what is necessary to
protect his interests in this suit.
TeSte
j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Patrick & Gordon, pa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton. Va, March 18th, 1892.
To r. Mauzy g. Co.,...................P Plaintiff,
A. H. DoIenQaQt,
in a chancery suit now pending in the Circuit
court of Augusta county, under the style of
Mauzy and Co. Us. A. H. Campbell, and to al,
lien Creditors of the said Il. II. Campbell, take
notice that ON
FRIDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1892,
at my office in Staunton, in pursuance of an Or
der entered on the 27th of November, 1891,
| shall proceed to take, state and settle an ac-
count showing: the real estate of A. Fl. Camp
bell; it's fee-simple and annual rental valne; as
also the liens binding thereon in the order of
their priority, together with such other mat
tiers as may deem pertinent or any party in
interest may require.
]. W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
Keezle p. O..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

certify that John Alexander, Commissioner
above named, has executed bond as such in
the penalty of SS00.00 with security deemed
sufficient, conditioned according to law.
march 9-4tS C. s. w. BARNES, D. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

4 NO-uhlSSloN Il,
~ StauntOn, Va, February BIRD 1S,r,
In the three chancery causes of MARBLE. &c
Us. DRUMHELLER, &c, and AFFORDS Ex'or M
MARBLE, &c., and SWANK, &C., ps. JOHNsToN's
Admir-, &c, now pending, and being heard to-
gether in the Circuit Court of Augusta ali par
ties plaintiffs, defendants, and petitioners
therein, and ALL CREDITORS whose claims have
been audited therein, aChether the same haze
been paid or not, are hereby notified, that
have fixed upon
THURSDAY, THE PATH DAY OF MARCH, 1892,
at my office in Staunton, as the time and place
of my primary appointment, for the making of
the enquiries, and statement of the accounts
directed by decree In said causes entered on
the Bird day of December, 1890, at which time
and place You are required to attend, and espe-
ctdlp 0Te alt OF the CREDITORS IN said suits so re-
Gufred to attend. because ii may happen in The
taking Of said accounts that their claims tyiu bs
postponed, and, though paid they man be re0uir-
ed to refund the moneys so paid them, either IN
aehOle Or IN part.
J, W, GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
John E. Roller, pa.
feb A-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

Gen. J. S. Clarkson, who is at Ashe-
vile, N. c., is seriously i'll with infam-
matory rheumatism. His family will
make an effort to take him to Hot
Springs, Ark, as soon as he is well
enough for the journey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

T AND SALE-By virtue of decree of the
- Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered at the November term 1891, in the cause
of j. G. POlmers Heirs Us. Grove, infant, | will
sell at public auction, in front of the Court
house in StauntOn. on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

To the Citizens of StGuntOn:
] hereby announce myself a candidate for the
Office of Commonwealth Attorney for the
city of Staunton. If it shall be the pleasure of
the citizens of Staunton to elect me, promise
to faithfully discharge the duties of the ONCE
to the best of my ability.
Respectfully,
march I'd j. LEWIS Blu MGARDNEh
To my Fellon Citizens of the City Of Stdunton:
respectfully announce myself a candidate
CITY of Stanton at the ensuing election. l
will be grateful for whatever support you may
feel disposed to render me, and il elected
pledge an honest and faithful discharge or the
duties Incident to said office.
GEORGE s. LIGHTNER
feb "a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

NTANTED.-A white Virginia woman Good
w cook for private family. Good wages
and permanent home. References required.
MRS. GEN'L STEVENS,
Is California Avenue. n W.
march l6-3tS* Washington. ID. G..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION-T The
boiler of the steam saw mill of Col. l..
ID. Stephenson, seven miles from
Raleigh, N. c., exploded Wednesday,
The boiler was hurled $50 feet across
the creek. John Stephenson, son of
the proprietor, was thrown sixty yards
through trees and killed. He was ter
ribly mangled. Fireman Jones was
blown about twenty feet, but was not
fatally injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

[Bv E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE.-Pursuant to decree of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, Va, at the No
auction in front of the Courthouse of Augusta
county. Va on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16
MONDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1892.

a certain tract of land in Augusta county,
about nine miles south of StauntOn, and about
one and half miles north of Middlebrook con-
tanning about rs acres, adjoining the lands
of Fauver, SwartzeI &c. This land has dwell
ng-house, and other buildings upon it and
will make comfortable home for persons de-
string such property. 1t is better known as
the farm of the widow of Jacob G. Polmer,
decd.
TERMS OF SALE.-Enough in cash to paw
the costs of suit and sale, and the residue i'll
three equal annual payments, bearing interest
from the day of sale, for which the purchaser
will execute bonds with approved personal
security, and the title will be retained as ,llti-
mate security.
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN
feb 24-tdS Commissioners
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16
HOW'S ThiSI

ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

LNOR RENT.-A blacksmith shop and dwell
IL ling house at Deerf1eld, Va.
A No. stand for blacksmith.
Apply to JNO. S. GUY.
march 16-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16

EXECUTORS SALE.--As executor of James
u Bumgardner, decd will sell at public
auction in front of the Courthouse in Staun-
ton, on
MONDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1S92,
(Court-day), that valuable farm containing
about 100 acres situated on the Howardsvi1le
Turnpike, about one mile east Of Bethel church,
and about two miles north of Greenville upon
which is situated the Bumgardner Mill. The
above mill is valuable county grist mill, and
sawmill with abundant water-power.
TERMS.-Liberal and will be made known
on day of sale. J. Alexander Bumgardner will
show the property to purchasers The above
property may be purchased privately prior to
date of sale.
A. A. SPROUL, Ex'or.,
James Bumgardner, decd.
march 1c-2tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16
SPLENDIDLY BRED JERSEY BULL.

The best offer in cash will buy a solid color
Thoroughbred Jersey bull calf, dropped March
Sth, 1892, tracing four times to Coomassie,
Grand-dam tested % lbs OF butter in days.
The highest bid gets the calf.
Bids will be opened March 23rd, 1892.
Address NJ. ERSKINE MILLER,
march 16-2tS Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16
ANN JUDGEMENTS.
FOR CITY CONSTABLE

FOR CITY CONSTABLE.
To my fellOaU citizens of StduntOn:
At the request Of many of my friends, here
by announce myself a candidate for the office
of City Constable. | will be thankful for
whatever support you may feel disposed to
render me. and, if elected, will pledge myself
to fulfill the duties fairly and impartially to all
classes.
Very respectfully,
march 9th WILLIAM Il. SNAPP.
FOR MAYOR.
To the uoters of the City of StauntOn:
At the request of many of my Democratic
friends, hereby announce myself Subject to
a primary election, should one be heid)
candidate for the office of Mayor of the City OF
Staunton. 1 will be thankful for the support
see fit to elect me, and hope they will, my
endeavor will be to discharge the duties OF the
office fairly and impartially,. recognizing the
equal rights and privileges of all men before
the law Respectfully,
march 9tde W. 7. MCCUE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-16
The Direct Tax Fund.

On Tuesday, the 9Th instant, the
Governor appointed Mr.. J. B. Moon, Of
Albemarle, the agent of the State pro-
vided for under the act for distributing
the direct tax. He is to superintend
the copying of the records in Washing
ton and the names of persons from the
State who paid the direct tax
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07
4 l1OInilY on Dancing,

That the german should be so UNIVERSAL
ly popular Is not surprising, for it is de-
Cidedly the most varied of all parlor
dances, combining quadrlle figures with
the fascination of the waltz deuX temps.
Its capabilities for grace are large, though
not often carried out. Indeed, the utter
want of this element, particularly among
men, is painfully observable, yet Ameri.
cans enjoy European reputation for the
excellence of their dancing.
Compared with Englishmen, who are
the most awkward OF their sex, they are
fauns; yet there is scarcely more uugaiu-
ly sight than man in dress suit, spin
ming around like a teetotum, frGutically
dragging a mass of tulle about with him,
apparently trying to get from one end OF
the room to the other by the most CirCui-
tous route, and bringing up suddenly
against wall or a man with another mass
of tule, both parties rather the worse for
the collision, painting AS though they had
the hydrophObia, and red enough in the
face to be victims of apopleXy. The long
strides men take in the galop are quite
wonderful, the attitude assumed being
very like that taken by frogs pluuging into
water. They seem Valnly trying to 'dou-
bic" the eXpanse of drapery which clingS
to them so fOudly,
As dancing is prosecuted, there should
be no spectators, for 10 them the scene is
certainly extraordinary. a delightful and
natural amusement is, in its present con.
dition, shorn of charms. Are days of grace
never to return Is the poetry of motion
to be confined to Ellslers and Taglioni.
How refreshing it would be could the dig
uiled yet beautiful dances of Spain be
grated on TO our gauGuerie-as balls
would be worth looking at and dancing
one OF the fine arts. The dancer would
then be physically improved by his amuse
meut, instead of becoming more awkward
by an awkward periormance.-kste Fields
WASHINGTON.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07
The Gods of American Indians.

Whenever one reads of the religion Of
Indians reference is made TO their belief in
n great spirit" aud in the "happy hunt
Ing grounds Of future reward. AS mat
ter of fact, neither Of these things enters
ut all into the faith Of the North American
aborigiues, save ia SO far as they have ac-
quircd 4 notion Of them from the white
man. They represent merely the God and
heaven Of the Christian missionaries. The
deities worshiped by these untutored saw
ages are primarily the phenomena of ma
ture. Among them thunder Is conspcu-
Sus, while the lightning, the winds, the
tam, etc, are likewise regarded with ado
ration.
TO this day the Iroquois can often be
seen making 10 the approaching storm his
little propitiatory Of burned tobacco. Bv
his nation the thunder god is regarded
with especial veueration as the beneGceut
divinity which destroyed the giant mon
atcrs That once upon IA time poisoned the
waters and infested the land. That such
gigantic creatures did aucienily exist Is
evident from the fossil bones often discov-
cred Of beasts so huge that nothing but
bolt from the sky could have annihilated
them.
Very different from this friendly god of
the lrOquoi5 is tie hostile north wind
which brings calamity in its train, killing
the unrlpc corn, freezing the rivers, de-
prving the people Of their sustenauce, and
with the touch OF It's icy fingers rendering
the hunter stiG in death. Echo, in the be-
lief Of this people, is likewise deity, exer-
cising his power in times Of war by repeat
ing among the hills their cries Of "Gowehn
This renders their victory certain Good
and evil spirits also play an impor
tant part in their mythology. Among
the good spirits are three sisters, who
preside over the favorite Vegetables
corn, beans and squashes. They love
each other very dearly, and their vines
grow in the same soil and cling about each
other. The corn spirit is draped with long
leaves and single tassels; the sister who
guards the bean is clad In its delicate ten.
drills, while tho spirit of squashes is clothed
with the brilliant blossoms of the plant. -
Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07
A Wonderful Violin.

A Paris newspaper recently announced
the sale Of one of the most curious violins
in the world. 1t formerly belonged to
paganini, the great violinist and Mt first
merely presents the appearance of Il mis-
hhapeu wooden shoe. Its history is curl
Gus and not without interest.
During the winter Of 1888 Paganini was
living in Rue de la Victoria. one day a
large box was brought there by the Nor
mandy diligence, on opening which he
found two inner boxes, and wrapped care
fully in the folds of tissue paper wooden
shoe and letter, stating that the writer,
having heard much Of the wonderful genius
of the violinist, begged, rs a proof OF his
devotion to music, that Paganini would
play in public on the oddly constructed in
stTument iuclOsed.
At first Paganni felt this to be an i'm
pertinent satire, and mentioned the facts,
with some show Of temper, TO his friend
the Chevalier de Baride. The latter took
the shoe To violin maker, who converted
il into a remarkably sweet toned instru-
meut, and Paganini was pressed to try the
shoe violin in public.
He not only did so, but performed upon
il some OF his most difficult fantasies
which facts, in the handwriting of the VI
oinist, are now recorded on the violin it.
self.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07
How the Mayor of Venice Was Chosen.

m, 49,.
me No"e'i IAN eslS'a.or9' uespairlhg OF
Ee',l"H "n eIec'iUn ""iCn "ouIu not ne
c"nCroiieu ny PoI''lcI''hS lnUfgneS' called
III tne ioU as I"elr helper'
ne" uoSe was 10 DE electeu the great
c""'1't " oe'"eeh fVo ana ooo members
Was c"IIeu together Ihoac oelo" thirty
years Oh age We're smut out ana the names
ol ule resi- were "r'''ehoh 7Ilps Oh paper
"A Sin''h BOY was th'n picked mp ON the
street ana Drought III 10 draw out thirty
nnlleS'
Ou1 Oh CNese Ihlrtv' nine were CHOSEN TO
20 on win 'ne eIect.oh' !ney were 70
c"o"Se l"r'! % nF''' our oI u""h hon4i,
haIeu i've eacii' ave Oh tHeh Iour each, ana
each vi 1he ior'S HuS' De cohHflHeu ny
C"o-IhlruS Fo'e Oh tue nihe; O,'t OF these
lorty names Twelve were taken oy 100
me Twelve III the same way chose new
bodIu pl twenty -HNe. the CudlTHldn HOull-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07
New Zealand HOLIDAYS,

The colonsts of New Zealand, according
to Mr.. Edward Wakefield, are a holiday
making people. There is almost an aver
age of one recognized holiday 10 "A month,
aud it is u common practice for all work.
Christmas, New Years and Easter, so rs
to make an unbroken play time of three or
four days, including a Sunday.
The commUnest Of all holiday amuse
ments is the picnic. Tie several trades
sects and societies have picnics Of their
own, to which the public are cordially vel
come on the payment Of small sum to-
ward the expense OF the entertainment. Ii
is amusing To the railway traveller to note
as he PASSES through some pretty country
side, not one or two, but perhaps fifty diff
ferent picncs in full swing, each number
ing scores or hundreds of guests. IL has
been said, with much more truth than is
usually to he found in epigrans of this
kind, that "New Zealand people are like
cattle. You need only turn IL number Of
them into IL pasture and leave them alone,
and they will make themselves perfectly
happy"
On warm and tempting New Years
day an enterprising burglar might wall.
through "a New Zealand city and help
himself undistIrbed to the contents OF
most of the houses. Dwellings, and streets
ale alike deserted, and the casual sojourncr
who does not understand the ways OF the
place seeks in vain for some one TO speak
to or something to do. BY 6 or Z O'Clock
in the evening the streets are lively with
returning crCwds.-YouLh's Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07

What small he said Of New Year good
resolutions? They are either commcnda-
BILE or contemptiue, according to their ma
turc and tUeir nurture 49, plants whose
value depends upon the seed and the soil.
Good resolutions are in order at all times
surely, then. AT the best OF times. Why
should not every man, woman and child
2monS us try To spell out noble words on
red letter days? New Year good resoltl-
tons need not be epAcmeral-thcy may be
eternal. 1t is orr fault ii they are like JO-
mains Goluri, that withercd when tue sun
waXed hot There is no reason why they
cannot be like David's tree, planted by the
rivers Of water that bringeth forth its
fruit in its 1casuu.-New York World
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07
How the sechel Pear wa, Discovered.

Five miles from Philadelphia at the
confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill
rivers, there is a fine old place, once known
as the Lawrence Seckel estate, afterward
the property OF Stephen Girard. In the
time of the Scckels the abundance and va
riety of its fruit, especially its fine pears,
made the place famous.
Not many years ago there was still stand
ing in n corner of the grounds an old pear
tree--a very patriarch among the trees,
and the most celebrated of them all. For
more than "A half century the fruit Of this
tree was not tasted. No one thought of
eating the insignificant pears not much
larger than marbles, and the tree was CON
demned as worthless, while its fruit rOtted
on the ground or was eaten by cows or
goats.
Mr.. Seckel, Lawrence's father, threat
ened many times TO cut down the tree, but
years passed and it stood, biding its time
How it came there or who planted it, no
one knew.
Lawrence Seckel came into possession of
the estate and the pear tree. being in the
sense of an ancient landmark, was allowed
to stand, although the owner had it in
mind to cut il down some time.
One afternoon in early fail, Mr. Seckel
CHANGED to pass beneath the worthless
tree. He stood for u minute resting in its
shade
Suddenly pear dropped, struck him
upon the head, from which he had removed
his hat, and rolled into his open palm.
Half automatically he fumbled the fruit
between his fingers, and was in the act of
throwing it away when it occurred to him
to bite it.
"Ah, the flavor of that pearl" Mr.. Seckel
used to say, in telling the incident. 81 had
thought myself n cpunoisSeur in pears, hut
had never tasted the equal of that afore'
time despised little fruit"
| Thus was tine Seckel pear discovered
3 That year the pears were not left to rot on
the ground, or to feed cows and goats
They became the favorite of Mr.. Seckela
table. Scions from the tree were soon in
demand, aud the Seckel pear has now be
come favorite.-Youth's Companion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07

Here Is true story on the Hon. Tom
Clifton. When he WAS in Atlanta the
other day he went with friend To res
taurant for dinner. They fingered over
their duck aud celery for three quarters of
an hour. The Hrbaue "war horse" from
Chatham had noticed IA lady sitting quiet
" at table when he entered, and from
time to time as he glanced in her direction
observed that she had not been served.
Finally he grew very impatient, and, call
ing waiter sharply reprimanded him for
not bringing the lady's dinner.
what, dat lady, kurnelf"
Eyes, you ought to be disch arged. She
has been sitting there an hour and has NOT
had "a single thing TO eat"
"Haw, hsw, kurnel Dat lady is the
cashier. Atlanta Constitution.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-01-07
Second Marriage.

There is something remarkably absorb
ing aud ohllteraling in marriage. The liv-
ing woman who shares q mans name and
home In more cngros.ing than the dead
angel, even if she is only the wife Of CON
venience and not of love.
Even if She irItaLes and nnnoys him, she
keeps his thoughts from strayinS far away
from her
Womeu's hearts feed on past memories,
but mems seldom do more than nibhle at
such Intangible food. A man thinks of
what he sees, IA woman of what she remem-
hers. He Is no more tickle or unfeelinS
than woman, but he is more of philOsO-
pher, and he does not make himself miser.
able over the irrevocable.
1t b"hoOves the woman who would not
he forgotten to stay alive.-Eila Wheeler
Wilcox.