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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
Venire and Grand Jury.

The following venire has been drawn for
the 23d for the trial of Sprouse and Others:
Joseph III. Rankin, John T. Smith, George D..
Richie, John L. Koiner, A G. McCune Hiram
Evans, Leroy P. Daingerfield, R. N. Page, w.
E. Hamilton, Thomas S. Shumate, Smith
Brown, John T. Hanger, Eli Riddleberger,
George s. Roller, Samuel H. Tutwiler Peter
W. Whitmore, Eppie Fielding, Randall Lock
hart Gray, C. Benton Coiner and P. J. Ore
baugh.
The following grand jury has been drawn
for the August term of the county court, be-
ginning on the Odd at 10 a. M: John G. Full
ton, Howard L. Wilson, James M. Harris,
Peter Driver, Cyrus J. Barger Martin B. Pal
mer, T. ]. Thompson, r. S. Clark, John r.
Hidy, Michael NJ. Ellis, Newton B. Hulvey
Stuart Boiling.
Among other cases that will be tried is that
of the Commonwealth VS.. Walker, charged
with murder of Goolsby at Basic City.
Have we any truly great men at the present
day? Some doubt it, and ask to be shown the
modern Washington, Franklin, or Webster
However this may be, of one thing we are
sure, there never was greater blood-purifer
than Ayers Sarsaparila.
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From the Charlottesville Chronicle.
A Timely Resignation.

The following letter of the Rev. DIR.
James Grammer to the Anti-LiQuOr,
the organ of the prohibitionists of Vir-
ginia, explains itself
DIR. Grammer is widely known in and
out of Virginia as a most distinguished
and respected minister of the Gospel,
and lifelong and ardent champion of
the temperance cause.
DR. Grammer evidently thinks that
this moment, when the country is in
the throes of political contest invOlv-
ing the liberties of the Southern PEG
pie, is no time to wage hopeless con-
test for prohibition, the only possible
effect of which is to bring division and
confusion to the ranks of those who
are battling for the dearest rights of
the people. But DR.. Grammer, in
spite of his lifelong services and sacri-
fees in the cause of temperance must
prepare to be tainted by the self-con-
stituted guardians of the temperance
cause as a sympathizer and co-worker
of the saloons. We quote the letter =
THE PLAINS, July Is, 1892
Editor Anti-LiqatOr
Dear Sir-When at your invitation |
accepted the honor of being one of the
associate editors of the paper, had
your assurance that though most of
those associated in the conduct of the
paper were third party prohibitio nists,
the paper would not be run in the ad-
vocacy or interest of the third party
The policy of the paper has now
changed and it is not only by cores
pondents but editorially, pressing the
cause of the prohibition party, and is
flying the flag of the party at its mast
head. AS sincere and ardent friend
of the cause of legal prohibition, am
opposed to this party. l believe that
the organization of this party in Vir-
GINA is not only grief of mind to the
majority of conservative and sober
prohibitionists in the State, but will
postpone indefinitely the triumph OF
our cause. Under these circumstances
l respectfully withdraw from all edi-
torial connection with Anti Liquor,
and beg that you will remove my name
from its staff.
Very respectfully yours,
JAMES GRAMMER.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE

COMMfSSIONER'S SALE OF VALUABLE
y LANDS-By virtue of decree of the Cir
cult court of Augusta county in the case of
liawpe's EX'or Us. Mc6uffin, rendered on the
It'll day of December, 1891, we will proceed, in
front of the Courthouse in the city of Staun-
ton, on
MONDAY, THE End DAY Oh AUGUST, 1892,
to sell at public auction the following real es-
tate, tO-wit-lst The tract of land containing
20 acres, situated about miles south of Green
vile adjoining the lands OF the estate of Thorn
as Williams. j. Il. Lair and wife, and others
being the tract, devised by Templeton Mo
Gufffn to Nancy Wiseman, and being the tract
upon which Nancy Wiseman now resides md
The tract of 81 acres, rOods and SO oles,
which adJoinS the first tract above described,
being the same devised by Templeton McGuf-
fin to j. Il. Lair and wife
TERMS:-Cash, as to ten per cent. of the pur-
chase-mOney; the remainder upon credit of
one, two, and three years from date of sale.
with interest from the date of sale, the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved personal
security and the title retained as ultimate Sc
curity.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
w. e. CRAIG,
Commissioners.
certify that James Bumgardner, Jr., Com'r
above named, has executed bond as such in
the penalty of 5000 with surety deemed suf-
hclent conditioned according to law.
G. s. W. BARNES, d. g.
july 20-tds
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Meeting of StonewalI jackson
Camp,

An interesting business meeting of Stone
wall Jackson Camp No Is of this City was
held at their headquarters in their room in
the City building last Monday night. F. B
Berkeley, Colonel-C Commander, in the chail
and F. T. Stribling, Sergeant-Major, acting as
Secretary The meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev. W. Q. Hullihen, Chaplain of
the Camp. A number of communications
that had been received were read, and appro-
pirate action in reference thereto was taken,
and committees for various purposes were APP
pointed. A communication was received
from Mr. J. Ogden Murray, Editor of the
Goshen Blade. enclosing fee and application
for membership. His application was accept
ed and he was enrolled as member. AS his
letter contained interesting historic matter, on
motion of Mr.. NJ. Erskine Miller, it was Or
dered to be filed with the papers of the Camp:
The following is an extract
Capt. Lewis Hartman, Lieut.. Thos S.
Doyle and myself were of the six hundred
Confederate Officers taken from Fort Della
ware prison in August 1864 and placed under
fire of our own guns on Morris Island, and
afterwards almost starved to death by order
of Edwin NJ Stanton, Federal Secretary OF
War, at Pulaski, Georgia, and out of that
grand old band of six hundred there could be
found only five scalawags who took The oath
of allegiance and dishonored the uniform
they had sworn to honor"
Among the committees appointed were
a committee of three on history, to cooperate
with other Camps in the preparation of true
history of the causes which led to the war be-
tween the States; and standing committee to
be not less than three nor more than ten to
solicit membership. The Chair appointed
three-Capt. Jas. Bumgardner, Col. ]. D. Lii
lev and Rev Rev. Geo. w. Finley, D. D.,
and will add others at his discrestion.
On motion of Maj. Jed. Hotchkts, Mr..
Thos. O'Donnell was unanimously elected
Janitor of the Camp. His father was among
the first of the soldiers of this County who
fell at the first battle of Manassas, and was
the first to be buried in the Confederate Gem
etery in this City.
The next meeting of the Camp will be held
at its headquarters at II o clock A. NJ on the
4th Monday (nexiCourt-day) when it is hoped
ed that many of the veterans of this County
will be present and make applications to be
enrolled as members. Every ex-Confederate
soldier in this and adjoining counties should
be member of this Camp. Come to the
meeting on the 4th Monday and have your
names enrolled as members.
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Person al.

Miss Bessie Eutzler, of Shendun, is VISITING
Miss Georgia Miley at Woodstock.
Rev. F. B. Boattie preached and held com
munion services at Olivet Chapel Sunday at
ternoon.
N. B. Fultz was, last Saturday, appointed
postmaster at Hamburg, Shenandoah county
vice c. Z. Headly, resigned.
| Mrs. VIM. P Mcguire, of Winchester, and
her children are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker,
| at Lexington.
Joseph Nee. Paxton, of Virginia, has re-
signed 81, 600 position as second assistant
patent examiner in the Patent Office.
Miss Annie B. Hupman has been appointed
postmaster at the new postoffice established at
Kincaid, Highland county.
Miss Matte Il. Cooke, of Valley Mills, left
last week for visit of several weeks at Cha
tauqua, in Western New York to enjoy the
literary benefits of that Institution.
J. J. Moore was, last Wednesday, August 3rd,
appointed postmaster at Natural Bridge Rock
bridge county, vice P. NJ. Burger, removed.
Representative William A. Jones of the
First district. was unanimously renominated
for Congress at Tappahannock Tuesday, Au-
gust Ind
Prof c. E. Barglebaugh, of Rockingham,
preached in the Baptist church last Sunday
morning, the pastor being absent. There was
no service at night
Mrs. James Barron Hope, of Norfolk, widow
of the late poet and editor of the Norfolk
Landmark, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. A
Mari at Lexington, Va.
REV. R. S. Campbell, D. d. of Newark, N. j.,
preached morning and evening last Sunday
in the First Presbyterian church. Communion
services were held after morning services.
Mrs. Virginia Hamilton, formerly of this
county, now of Kearney, Nebraska, is on a
visit to her brother, Capt. c. Benton Koiner
and other relatives and friends in this county.
Her son, John E. Hamilton is the President
of railroad there.
Prof. J. H. Bader returne again to his ma
tive home in McGaheysvlle last week, after
spending weeks visit from there to this city. |
He will remain there till he returns to enter
upon his duties as Assistant Principal in Fish |
burne's Military School at Waynesboro'.
Prof. A. c. Kilmer, Principal of the Graded |
School of New Market, has been appointed |
and accepted the position, as Principal of the |
College, Branch of the State Normal
School, Shepherdstown, Jefferson, county. w.
Va. Before going to New Market, Prof. KIM |
Ter was Principal of the school in McGaheys- |
vile, Rockingham county. He is good teach |
er and a faithful worker.
Miss Aggie Hopkins, the daughter of Rev. |
Jacob s. Hopkins of Mt. Jackson Shenan |
doah county, and her cousin, Miss Geraldine |
a daughter of Mr.. Gerard 7. Hop |
kins, of near McGaheysville, Rockingham Co., |
are on visit to the family of their aunt, Mrs. |
Catharine Broun, of Middleburg, Loudoun |
county, President of the Womans Foreign |
Missionary Society of the Baltimore Confer |
ance of the NJ f. Church South
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
chiIdren's Day at MI. solon.

! Dear Spectator
1t was my happy privilege tospend Chill
| dren's Day. in Mt. Scion, July 2ith.), little
old, sleepy-looking village, which strikes one
| as having witnessed many decades, and few
changes Though at times she arOuses, and
throws her lethargy to the winds, and accom-
plishes whatever she wills. 1t was truly re-
freshing season. The services were conduct
ed by the Rev A. o. Armstrong, but | under
stand he left the programme to be made out
by the Superintendent and Organist, assisted
by the Teachers. The music,-how can de-
scribe it?-beautiful, grand, and soul-inspiring.
Professor J. T. Clarke, the organist, was as
sisted by DR.. Butcher, of your city, with the
cornet; and among the visitors, noticed Miss
Butcher of Parnassus, Miss Armstrong of
Highland; also Mr.. Armstrong assisted in
singing. Bnt the sweetest of all were the
voices as the dear little children, when they
sang out clearly Little Jewels and several
other pieces.
Having no program or notes. l will men
ton only portion of the service from memo
ry.
thought Christ the Rock of ages, in the
arch was impressive, and call to the uncon-
verted was, the Ten Virgins" five wise, with
their lamps bright, and burning were dressed
in white, the five foolish with no oil in their
lamps, dressed in black, arrive after the gate
was closed They sang so sweetly, yet so
sad, oh, let us in that we may kiss the Savior's
feet. And the wise responded almost in
chant, too late, too late" To judge from
the many moist eyes in the congregation,
there were many hearts touched. God grant
these happy Children's Days may do much
good, and make lasting impressions on the
minds and hearts of the young. If the COM
munion on earth be so sweet oh, what must
it be- to be where they serve God continually.
''TOILETTES" FOR SEPTEMBER is superb
number of that elegant Fashion Journal. Each
issue seems to be more beautiful than the pre-
ceding; it appears to be growing in size as we'll
for it has now 20 pages of choice engravings,
cover, yet the price, 10 cents for siugle copy
or $3.50 per year, remains the same. 1t is
quite evident the publishers are determined
that "TOILETTES'' shall be the favorite Fash
ion Magazine in this country, and it is just as
evident that our lady friends are of the same
opinion, as they are all buying it. All first
class book and news dealers have it ON sale one
month in advance. Published by
TOILETTES PUBLISHING CO.,
l26 West 23d Street, NEW YORK
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, ~
- Staunton, Va, July Goth, 1892.
To I. II. N. Speck late S. A. c., and
as such Admir- d. b. n. of Polly Ma
theny, decd. ......... .............. Plaintiff
and
Elijah Matheny and - Matheny,
children of Stephen Matheny; Philip
Cool and the other and unknown
children of Peggy Cool (nee Mathe
ny) the unknown children of Will
liam, Reuben, Samuel. Archibald,
James, and Peachy Matheny, and of
their two sisters whose names are
unknown; w. NJ. Matheny, and all of
the living brothers and sisters of
Polly Matheny, and the descendants
ties unknown, save Elijah Matheny
and Philip Cool, of Rockingham and
w. NJ. Matheny, of Staunton,. Defendants,
in certain suit now pending in Chancery in
the Circuit court OF Augusta, under the style of
4Ndtheny's Adm'rps. Mdtheny, Elijah q ais, TAKE
NOTICE that, in pursuance of a decree rendered
in said cause on the 18th of May, 1890, l shall,
at my Office in Staunton, on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1892,
proceed to take, state, and settle an account
showing: The transactions of L. X. N. Speck as
Admir- of Polly Matheny, decd; the balance in
the hands of said Admir- for distribution; to
whom the same is distributable, and in what
proportions; together with any other matter
specially stated that may deem pertinent or
any party in interest may require to be so
stated.
J.w-GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
july 2T- Ats
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GRAY GABLES,
BUzzARD'S BAY, Mass, July 26.

BUZZARD' S BAY, MASS, July 70. }
Otto Kempner, ESQ.,.
Dear Sfr-I thank you for the copy
of the resolutions passed at meeting
of the independent German-American
citizens held in the city of New York
on the 18th instant. l also desire to
express my appreciation of the kind
wishes contained in your letter trans
hitting these resolutions.
1t is most gratifying to receive the
assurances of support from a body
made up of those who think indie
pendently in political matters, and
who, in the language of your resolu'
lions, 'are accustomed to place the
welfare of the country above partisan
consideration"
] fully understand the value of such
support, and knowing fully the effec-
tiyeness and usefulness of effort on the
part of our GerInan-American citizens
when aroused to action in any cause,
1 cannot but regard the assurances
contained in your resolutions as OF the
utmost Importance.
I Please assure your associates in this
action of my gratitude and apprecia-
ton, and convey to them my determl-
ma ton, to deserve the good opinion
which they now entertain of me.
Very truly yours,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
Basic City PresbyterIans.

The Presbyterians of Basic City have nearly
completed their new 81, 200 church. Through
the efforts of Rev. E. NJ. Craig, assisted by the
noble women of the congregation, the church
is free from debt. The Ladies Auxiliary pur-
chased the pulpit furniture, collection plates
and carpet, Mrs. NJ. w. Quarles donated a
very handsome silver service and Mr.. ]. A.
Critzer the communion table, The first ser
vices were held last Sunday morning, The
congregation filled the church. Rev. A. R.
Cooke of Waynesboro preached an excellent
sermon. Rev. DR.. James Murray, of Macon,
Ga, and Rev. E. NJ. Craig, of Union Theologi-
cal Seminary, who is supplying the pulpit for
the summer, assisted i'll the service. Mrs.
George G. Jordon, of New York, who has a
highly cultivated contralto voice, sang beau
tiful solo. Miss Fox, of Richmond, and Miss
Green, of Loudoun, presided at the organ.
This church is in a aourishing condition. The
edifice is modern in every respect, with raised
fioor, and will soon be furnished with opera
chairs. 1t stands as monument to those
who worked so faithfully for its completion
of whom no one deserves more credit than
Mrs. II. r. Hicks.-CharlottesVi Advance,
August 9th.
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The cordonsv,JIe Gazette.

AT the sale last Friday of the property of
the Gordonsville Land and Improvement
Company, the newspaper and job Office of the
Gordonsville Gazette, together with the build
ing, twas bought by Prof. R. H. Rawlings,
Democratic paper.
He is the gentleman who started and pub
lished for awhile The .Viryinie People in adj
vocacy of the Peoples Party" and discon-
tinued its publication because of the Force
BILL believing it to be the duty of every South
ern man to support the Democratic ticket in
view of the purpose of the Republican party
to PASS the Force hill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
Death of Lillian Madison's Father.

Mr.. Charles J. Madison, the father of Fan
ME Lillian Madison (for whose murder Culver,
Jus was hanged), died Wednesday morning,
August 3rd lat his residence, No 2119 east Mar
shall street, Richmond, Va.
He was in apparently good health few
days before his death, and was on the street.
His sickness was of short duration. Mr.. Mad
ison was ffty-six years old. He had resided
in Richmond for several years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
FARMERS ALLIANCE.

AT the quarterly meeting of the Farmers
Alliance of this county held in the Court
house last Saturday, the following officers
were elected
President, G. Benton Conner; vice president,
E. 0. Peale; secretary and treasurer, H. Tow
herman; purchasing agent, w. A. Crawford.
The former President, E. A. Fulcher de-
clined a reelection. He was elected dele
gate to the State Convention which will meet
in Richmond on nexi Tuesday, the 10th, with
Hon. G. w. Koiner as alternate.
There is no suicidal Third partyism in the
Alliance men of this county. They have nc
idea of becoming the aiders and abettors of
the Republican party, that is under pledge to
pass the Federal election law known as the
Force Bill. This their good sense and patriot
ism forbid. They prefer Cleveland and free
dom to Harrison and the Force bill If the
Alliance men throughout the State were as
those in this county, there would be nc
grounds for the Republicans to hope to carry
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
Excursion to Niaga ra Falls.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces
the End excursion to Niagara Falls for to-nor-
row-Thursday, August 18th. Round-trip
tickets good for 10 days from date of sale.
The rates of round-trip tickets from the
principal stations on the Valley Branch arc
as follows
Lexington s14.35; Staunton 3.65; Harrison
burg 1910; Winchester SLID. Tickets may
be purchased on day preceding Excursion
and will be good to stop off at Washington or
Baltimore where train for Niagara Falls may
be taken following morning,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
MARRIAGES.

COOPER-DIRD-Att the residence of the bride,
2miles east of Lewisburg, WA, Thursday,
August 4th by Rev. K, l.. Telford, Mr.. Alex.
NJ Cooper to Miss Mary E. Bird.
RUCKMAN-PLECKER.- Milnesville i'll
this county, Tuesday evening, August 9th,
Mr.. Thos f. hickman to Miss Cora b. Pleck-
er.
R-TANNER.-August 4th. 1892, at
Laurel Hill, d. NJ. Wheeler and Sallie L. Tan
ner, both of Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10

The numbers of LITTELLs LIVING AGE for
July 23d and Both very well illustrate the vast
and varied field covered, and the wide scope of
the subjects presented, by this periodical.
In the number for July 23d, No. 25OS, is an
article by st. Loe Strachey on "Ulster and
Home Rule" which will be a revelation to
those who think that Ireland unanimously
favors autonomy.
Curious American Old-Times Gleanings''
offers some delightful little bits of historical
curosities lotteries, slavery, witchcraft, each
alike comes in for its share of attention.
Some Great Jewish Rabbis," by Charles
H. H. Wright, with copious footnotes "a
Visit to Count Tolstoi," French Girls
Schools" 1.-The Plague of Voles in Scotland"
1.-The Last Duke of York." are the titles of
other articles well worthy of special mention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-10
Examination of Teachers.

On Monday and Tuesday the examination
of the teachers who attended the Normal In
stitute took place. The teachers of this city
were examined by Prof. w. W. Robertson,
Superintendent of City Schools; those of this
county by Prof E o. Peale, County Super.
intendent; those of Rockingham by Prof. G.
H. Hulvey, Superintendent of that county;
and those from other counties by the faculty
of the Institute