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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
A Farmer on the Third Party.

A farmer and an Alliance man CT
King George county in communica-
ton to the Fredericksburg Star points
out, says the Lynchburg T5rginiam,
the folly of farmers, whether in or out
OF the Alliance, allying themselves
with the Third Party movement in the
hope of securing redress for the griev-
ances of which they complain. He
shows that the responsibility for the
legislation under which the agricultu-
raj interests of the country have
languished and suffered rests wholly
with the Republican party, and that
the first step toward redress lies in a
determined and united effort to over
throw that party, and not in a move
ment to divide and distract the Democ-
racy. In this connection he makes
this emphatic declaration:
1T is well known that there has not
been one hour since the Republican
party took charge of the government
in 1861, that the Democratic party, as
a party, could have enacted any ma
tional law. Hence the Republican party
is accountable for every law which has
entered into the statute books of the
nation in and during the last thirty
years"
This is literally true, every word,
and farmers should bear it constantly
in mind when considering the political
situation. From 1860 to 1884 inclusive
the country had a succession of Repub-
lican administrations. In 1884 the
Democrats elected Mr.. Cleveland and a
majority Of the House of Representa-
tives, but the Republicans retained
control of the Senate and have it yet.
So that it is an actual fact that there
"has not been one hour, since the Re
publican party took charge of the
Government in 1861, that the Demo
cratic party could have enacted any
national law except with the consent
Of the Republican Senate during Mr..
Clevelands term.
The farmers well know how utterly
useless it is to look to the Republican
party for a remedy for existing evils
evils that have arisen, in large meas
ure, directly from Republican legisla-
ton. That party, says the CORES
pondent above quoted, has espoused
the cause of monopolies, combines and
trusts, and by its system of taxing one
class for the enrichment of another,
multiplied millionaires on the one
hand and paupers on the other. He
then concludes with this sensible ad-
vice:
Now, the Democratic party promi-
SEES, if placed in charge Of the govern
ment, to so modify, repeal and enact
laws as to gradually bring to the peo-
pie the relief which they seek. |,
therefore, think it is but fair and just,
and due to the Democratic party,
which has been the party of the peo
pie, and has stood by the people for
more than a century, to give it a
chance to redeem its pledges. Let us
try it. If it proves faithless, it will
then be time enough to look further"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
\ WELL-KNOWN NEWSPAPER MAN
TRIES TO CUT HIS THROAT

| Il.
George Martin, a well known news
paper man, and for the past several
months advertising solicitor of the
Roanoke Times, cut his throat at / o.
clock Tuesday,at Vermilion's boarding
house, on Main street, opposite the
market house.
The wound is not fatal.
Martin has been here several DAYS:
and heavy drink is the cause of his
foolish conduct. He was taken to
police headquarters, where the doctor
decided he was suffering from great
excitement, due to the excessive use of
liquor, and also opium.
Martin for years ran an anti-prohibi-
ton paper in Atlanta, Ga. Later he
was an advertising solicitor on the
Baltimore AmericGn, whence he went
to Roanoke, where he became advertis-
ing agent of the Times He left that
position a month ago.
Once Martin was a real estate broker
in Basic City, where he now claims to
have several lots.
Martins wife is a rich English wO-
man. There were some romantic and
sensational features connected with the
marriage. He had family and sever
| oil ClIiluIti III 1AilctIiuet, stiid Suttttllly
he deserted them, and married the
widow of Dr.. Z. Clay Maddux, of Bait
more. When charged with bigamy,
in Atlanta, his defense was he had
never been married to the woman he
had lived with there for years; which
proved to be technically the case.
Several days ago Martin came here
looking for work on the Lynchburg
papers, as an advertising agent. Up to
the time of his foolish throat-cutting
attempt, he had not gotten employ
ment. 1t is believed that he and his
wife have separated, just as he had
left the woman who had borne him
children in Atlanta, Ga,
Martin says he is native OF Abe
marie county, Va,-Lynchburg Id
Ual1ce, March end.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
Stauutolt Spectator.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9Th.
The Late Legislature.

The session of the Legislature which
closed in Richmond last Friday at noon
will ever be memorable in the history
of Virginia. 1t is unimportant, says
the IpdeT-Appeal, to consider here
whether it achieved greatness or had
greatness thrust on it in the settlement
of the debt problem. 1t is enough to
know that it had the patriotism and
sound sense to ratify settlement in
every way advantageous and honorable
to the State, thus permanently re.
moving an apple of discord from oul
State politics. This one achievement
is enough for any Legislature.
Second in Importance only to the
debt settlement is the oyster legislation
enacted in the session just closed. By
this wise and practical enactment Vir-
ginia will, in all probability, realize
from the oyster beds within her waters
the golden results as pictured in the
sanguine dreams of Henry A. Wise
more than a quarter of century
ago.
With the public debt on an equita
BILE and economical basis, and a policy
that will utilize to her revenue all the
just resources of the State, what 6
glorious prospect opens before Vir
ginia
But the late legislature deserves
praise quite as much for what it die
not do, as for the measures it enacted
into laws. There was grave apprehen
sion at one time that, in obedience tC
what seemed to be an ignorant popu
lar clamor, the late Legislature would
enact certain measures disastrous anC
repressive, if not destructive to large
industrial interests in the State. But
the high sense of right and justice
which has ever distinguished Virgin
ians in their public and private rela
tions, prevailed, and now it is safe tC
say that even the Originators anC
former advocates of these unjust per
nicious measures rejoice in their de
feat.
In returning to their constituents
the members of the late legislature
may feel just pride in the record they
have made. May they, one and all
live long and prosper
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
A Minnie for a Preacher,

One is dazed by such stories as the
following from Peignot's Predicate
riana:n
"a monk, preaching on the Nativi-
ty, remarked that the cock was the
first to announce in the morning the
great event by singing Christ is born,
Christ is born 'Christus natus est, and
in repeating the Latin words the monk
initiated the growing of cock. Then,
continued he, the OK impatient to
know where Christ was born, cried
out, Where, where? 'Ubi, ubi?' and
again he initiated with the Latin the
deep low of the OK; to this question of
the OK the preacher said the sheep
made answer, In Bethlehem, in Beth
lehem;' and so saying he bleated like
sheep; finally the ass invited all to re-
pair to the place by braying out, Let
us go, let us go, let us co. 'Eamus, ca
mus, eamus;' and it was in the braying
of the ass that the preacher surpassed
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
"Clam -MOuthed irishman."

Foster, Harrison's Secretary Of the
Treasury, is reported, when speaking
in London of Irish Immigrants, as de-
scribing them as "Clam-mouthed Irish
men,
1t would have been better for Foster
if he had been little more clam
mouthed," for as a ''clamn speaks not,
he would not, for he could not, have
made that remark, which will incline
every Irishman to seize his shillalah,
with the prayer that he might have a
chance to crack Fosters cranium.-
Fosters single word is as damaging as
Burchard's alliterative trio -" Rum,
Romanism and Rebellion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
An Artist Kills His Wife and Himself.

Surrounded by specimens Of the arr
to which he had devoted his life, Fearn
leigh l.. Montague, the well-knowl
Washington artist, Sunday afternoon
killed his wife, Ernestine, and then
blew his own brains out, in his rooms
at No. 518 Fourth street northeast.
He had been sick for a long time and
despaired of recovery. He and his
wife, who, though much younger than
he, was truly devoted to him, con.
Guided to commit suicide and die
together. She washed and dressed
her husband, then put him in bed, and
locked the door of the room. She then
took her position by him in bed, when
in a short time, both were dead, each
shot in the mouth, SO that neither was
distigured. 1t is supposed that, with
her consent, he first put the pistol to
her mouth and fired, and to his own,
and killed himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
An Infant Killed by a Child 5 Years Old.

Mrs. Addie Beacham, of Columbia,
S. c., left her seven-months old baby
sleeping in the house and stepped out.
After she had gone Bud Harris, a little
five-year-old negro boy, who lives next
door, slipped in, carrying bent and
heavy piece of iron, with a sharpened
point, with which he repeatedly struck
the infant on the head Seeing the
blood squirt everywhere, he fled to the
yard The child's mother, having
heard the screams, rushed back to the
house to find the infant saturated in
blood and dying. The boy murderer
was found sitting at the front gate
digging holes in the ground with the
bloody weapon. He frankly confessed
the deed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
Appropriation for the Worlds Fair.

The bill passed by the Legislature
appropriating $25 900 for an exhibit at
the Worlds Fair provides that the
Governor shall appoint ten commits
sioners, one from each congressional
district. They are to hold the fund
and expend it as they see fit. The
Governor will name the commissioners
as soon as possible. As soon as they
are appointed the board will be or
ganized, and possibly a move set on
foot to secure all the private contribu-
lions that can be collected in order to
to enable the State to make a cr0dita-
BILE showing at Chicago
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
Accident to Citizens of Rockingham.

On the End inst, near Bridgeport, in
consequence of a broken axle of the
engine to the train from Grafton to
Parkersburg, W. Va, three coaches
were smashed, and number of pas
sengers injured, two seriously. Among
the number injured was a family from
Rockingham county, Va. Jacob S.
Sherman, left hand cut slightly and
bruised over the left eye; Willie Sher-
man, son of the two previously named,
confused wound over the right eye and
jaw and back slightly injured; Charles
Sherman, another son, slight cut and
bruised on the hand
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
Jeff. DoOley's Brother May Swing Toe.

In an alteration recently over a
game of craps at Elkhorn, w. Va, Ed.
Dooley (colored) shot and instantly
killed William Bennett (also colored).
The ball struck Bennett in the eye and
passed into his brain. Dooley was ar
rested by Detective Eugene Robert
son, and was taken to the county jail
at Peeryville. Dooley is a rough-look-
ing negro, and brother of jeff. Doc
ley, who is awaiting execution at
Roanoke for the killing of Officer
Mabry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
Fatal Mistake.

On Friday, Feb. 18th, Geo. Berry,
aged about 70 years, who lived near
the foot of the Blue Ridge mountain
in Rockingham, was returning to
his home from Harrisonburg. He had
with him a bottle of whiskey and also
a bottle of ammonia with which to
make a liniment. After passing Nc
Gaheysville about mile-it then be-
ing dark-he attempted to take drink
of the whiskey, but mistook the bottle
and drank ammonia, from the effects
of which he died the next day,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
A Fine Thing for the Teeth.

Fragrant SOZOD0NT is g compo-
sition OF the purest and choicest in
gradients of the Oriental vegetable
kingdom Every ingredient is well
known to have d beneficial effect on
the teeth and gums. Its embalming
or antiseptic property and aromatic
fragrance makes it toilet luxury
SOZODONT removes all disagreeable
odors from the breath caused by
catarrh, bad teeth, sc. 1t is entirely
free from the injurious and acrid prop
critics of tooth pastes and powders
which destroy the enamel. One bottle
will last six months
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
Fire in NaadStOek

About 1 o'clock p. II. last Wednes-
day, it was discovered that the stables
of Moses Walton in Woodstock were
on fire. They were destroyed, as was
the stable of DR.. Henry H. Irwin which
adjoined.
The horses were gotten out from
both stables. The Phaeton and some
other property in Walton's stables
were burned. The fire is supposed to
have been caused by boys smoking CT
garettes. The snow on the roofs of
houses near prevented a great loss, as
they otherwise would have been burn
ed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

The MECKLENBURG ANNIVERSARY,
Senator Hill, of New York, will be in.
vited to be present and deliver an ad-
dress at Charlotte, N. c., on the Goth OF
May next-the anniversary of the
signing of the Mecklenburg Declare
ton of Independence. Senators Vance
and Ransom are also expected to de-
liver addresses. A committee will be
sent to Washington to wait on Senator
Hill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

In Washington city, James E. White,
known throughout that city as
"Reddy' White, shot his wife in the
breast and then killed himself about G
O'Clock Thursday evening, at his resi-
dence, 1852 n street northwest.
Drunkenness the cause He had
been on a protracted spree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

COMMISSION ER'S OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, February 23rd, 1892
In the three chancery causes of MARBLE, &c,
Us. DRUMHELLER, &c, ana AFFORDS EX'or rs
MARBLE, &c, and SWANk, &c, as. JOHNSTON's
Admir-, &C. now pending, and being heard to-
gether i'll the Circuit Court of Augusta, all par
ties plaintiffs, defendants, and petitioners
therein, and ALL CREDITORS whose claims have
been audited therein, aghether the same hare
been paid or not, are hereby notified, that
have fixed upon
THURSDAY, THE 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 1892,
at my Office i'll StaUnton, as the time and place
Of my primary appointment for the making OF
the enquiries, and statement of the accounts
directed by a decree i'll said causes entered on
the 3rd day of December, 1850, at Which time
and place you are required to attend, and espe-
cdllU ore all Of the CREDITORS IN said suits so
Quired to attend because ii may happen in the
taking of said accounts that their claims aCW be
postponed, and, though paid, they mag be requir-
ed to refund the moneys, so paid them, either in
lUhOle or IN part.
J. W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
John E. Roller, p. q.
feb 24fts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

The Virginia democratic committee
has been called to meet in Richmond,
March "a, to select the time and place
for holding the State convention to
elect delegates to the national conven-
ton,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
MONDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1S9
,I'RUsTEE's SALE OF VALUABLE PROP

rTNRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
l. ERTY.-By virtue of deed of trust eX-
ecuted by James f. Arehart and wife, to the
undersigned, bearing date on the 18th day of
June, 1889, will proceed on the premises, on
SATURDAY, THE 10Th DAY OF MARCH, 1892.
to sell at public auction that very valuable
tract of land, situated about miles south Sf
MiddlebTook in Augusta county. adjoining the
lands of ]. Frank Clemmer, "A. Sproul, Roscoe
Turk, formerly Martin, upon which said James
+. Arehart resides, containing about liz
acres, upon the following terms, as prescribed
in said Deed of Trust, viz, so much in hand
as will pay the costs of sale, and the remain
der upon credit of one, two, and three years
from day of sale, with interest from the day OF
sale. the purchaser giving bond with approx
ed personal security, and the title retained as
ultimate security.
j. LEWIS BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
feb 24-its Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

The trial of Edward Parker Deacon
for the murder at Cannes, on the night
of February 18th, of Emile Abeille,
whom Deacon found in his wife's bed
room, will probably open on May end
in the assize court OF the Department
of the Alpes Maritimes, France.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

The fractional fight of the New York
democrats is giving serious concern to
the well-wishers of the party, and talk
of Western man for the presidential
nomination is INDUCED in.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CITY CONSTABLE.

To my fellOiU citizens Of StduntOn
Atthe request of many of my friends, I 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, | win pledge myself
to fulfill the duties fairly and impartially to all
classes.
Very respectfully.
march 9Th WILLIAM F. SNAPP
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

ID TURKS EXECUTORS Us. r.. TURKS
II. CREDITORS, &C.-Pursuant to decree
of the Circuit Court for Augusta county, enter
ed in this cause, November IS 1891, shall pro-
coed, at my office, in Staunton, on
Wednesday, March 18th, 1882,
to take the following accounts: l, The transac-
tions of w. A. & X, S, Turk, Executors of h.
Turk decd; .. OF debts of teStatOr, &c; Of
lands belonging to the estate of said testator.
ssg7 Persons asserting claims against the
late Rudolph Turk are notified to present said
claims to me on or before the day herein APP
pointed.
JOS. \. WADDELL, Com'r.
feb 17-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

Ex-senator Platt, the republican
boss of New, ork, is said to have de
cided not to give the delegation from
that State to the national convention
to President Harrison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

I n the Clerks Office of Hastings Court for the
city of Staunton, March Sth, 1892.
J. &. Morton and Chas. Curry, .... Defendants
The object of this suit is to attach any and
all estate of the Deft j. b. Morton, in the Com
monwealth of Virginia, and particularly any
and all funds of the said Deft. in the hands OF
or under the control of the Delft, Chas. Curry
and any money owing by said Curry to sale
Morton. and subject the same to the payment
of S231 .25 due from the said Morton to the said
Plaintiff with interest thereon from August
18th, 1890, till paid, and COSTS and it appearing
by affidavit filed that said Defendant Morton
is not resident of this state (Va.) it is ordered
that he appear here in Is days after due pub
LEGATION of this notice, and do what is neceS
sary to protect his interest in this suit.
TeSte.
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT, Clerk.
b. Z. & b. pa.
march 9-ItS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

The Baltimore Conference of the NJ.
E. church Thursday, by vote of 1877
80, refused to admit women delegates
to the general conference.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

Dispatches from all the principal
grain producing districts of Oregon,
California and Washington show that
the condition of crops planted is
healthy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

The engine of a passenger train on
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
struck large bowlder Thursday night,
four miles west of Lynchburg, and was
thrown into the river Engineer Platt
and Fireman Moseley were killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

Mr.. Singerl, proprietor of the Phila-
delphia Record, denies that he is fol
Hill, and reasserts his loyalty to Cleve-
land
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

The Catholic church in the United
States will commemorate the discovery
of America on October 10,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

Senator Quay is said to have entire
ly recovered his health and will, it is
thought, lead the Pennsylvania dele
CATION in the Republican National
Convention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

T AND SALE.-By virtue of a decree of the
II Circuit Court of Augusta county, rem
dered at the November term 1891, in the cause
of ]. G. PIONEERS Heirs US. Grove, infant, will
sell at public auction, in front of the Court
house in StauntOn, on
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 70 acres. adjoining the lands
of FauYer. SwartZell, &c. This land has dwell
ing-house, and other buildings upon it and
will make a 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 pay
the costs of suit and sale, and the residue in
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 ulti-
mate security.
GEO. NJ. COCHRAN,
feb 24-tds Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
TUESDAY, MARCH 18TH, 1892,

TAMES NJ. PA UI'S ADMIR- &c. Us. PAUL, &c.
- Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
for Augusta county, entered in this cause,
June 2, 1891, shall proceed at my Office, in
StauntOn, on
TUESDAY, MARCH ETH, 1892,
to report, LIST. The transactions of John W.
Paul. Admir-, C. t. a. of James NJ Paul, decd
md. The assets and liabilities of the estate of
James NJ. Paul; Bird. The advancements made
by said Paul to his children in his lifetime,
and of the portions given them by will; 4th.
The value of the lots III the stanton Improve
ment COmpany's lands, and in the North Side
Improvement Company tRichmond), owned
by said Paul, and whether they should be sold
for distribution or divided in kind; 5th. The
facts in regard to the advancement by the
said Paul to w. II. b. McComb and his wife, to
be used in payment of the Louisa farm, in
whom the title to said farm now is, &c, &c;
9th. Whether any of the legal heirs of James
lockwood, of Cooper county, Missouri, are
now living. and, if so, their number names,
and residences.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
feb 174tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

NOTICE.-The undersigned have associated
~ thems elves together as partners in the
name and sty lie of J. & J. l.. Bumgardner, At
torneys at Law.
We will practice in the courts of the city OF
Staunton and the counties of Augusta, Rock
bridge, Rockingham, Highland and Bath: All
law business entrusted to our care Will be
promptly and faithfully attended to.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
july-tf j. LEWIS Blu MGARDNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Pro

Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known f.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligation made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the SYSTEM
Price Is cents per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-03-09

Congress will be asked for an appro-
priation approximating in the aggre-
gate $6,20O,00O for the Worlds Fair.
Five million dollars of this amount is
desired to carry on the work already
begun at Chicago, and something less
than $1,2OO,OOO is wanted by the
Worlds Columbian commission to meet
expenses arising under it's supervision.