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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-09

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-09
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON p. q. ~ NJ AN oik'

VIRGINIA.-IN VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
v Office, Circuit Court of Augusta county
September LIST, 1884.
Peter Whisman. and Margaret Whisman his
rxy;r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-09
LEGAL NOTICES.

TThOmpsOn's administrators VS.. Thomp
i son Il als.--In pursuance of decree o.
the circuit court of Augusta county, entered in
this cause, June IL. 1888, 1 shall proceed at my
office. In Staunton. on Saturday, September ID
1884, to make further settlement Of the account Is
of John Thompson, Administrator of James
E. Thompson, dec d.
au19-4t JOS. A. WADDELL Conn.,
VyIRGINIA.--INV ACATIoN.--In the Clerk 3
Office. Circuit Court. Augusta County,
Sept. LIST. 1854
John A. Stuart, Executor of Clinton Hall,
Sarah FliZ ibeth Loving Martha Douglass
Mary Hail. Mary Hall Christian ian infant) un
der twenty lone years of age, B. +. Cochran and
Benz. f. Ellis.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to convene the cred
itors of Clinton Hall, deceased, before Master
Commissioner of this Court, and to administer
the trust imposed by the will of Clinton Hall
deceased, under the direction of the Circuit
Court of Augusta County:
It appearing by affidavit filed that B. F.
Cochran is nonresident of this State 1t is or
dered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice and do
what is necessary to protect his interest,"
Teste,
J. N. RYAN, elk.
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON, P. @.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-09

9avll Hlgh Arln - VI. alleae Al sua.s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-09

Cheapest Wooden and velvet Frames at stifs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers who will sail to-day
by the Guion steamer Oregon General and Mrs RuSh
c. Hawkins Captain and Mrs Eads Capel Grove, BRUSH
Consul-General at Havana; H. W. C. Tweadle Marshall
Field and family L. V. sloane 5. d. RUSSELL MI and
Mrs Thomas sharlock Walter T. Garrett, W. f. Gilpn,
Mr. and Mrs Howard Arnold, p. r. King, Charles Ru1-
ton Mr. and Mrs. +. c. Sampson, :. b. Knight, Mrs
Buckley j. g. swartz, J. X. Shaw, G.. II. Holmes ans
W. ]. Brody.
The steamer Rhynland will take among others Mr. anc
Mrs c. G. Carleton, Dir and Mrs Joseph Mo5euthal' Dr.
aud Mrs. Lester Curtis DR.. and Mrs H. o. Palmer and
Or. II. LOwenstein.
The steamer Anchoria, for Glasgow will take among
others Mr. and Mrs j. II. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs James
Sweres, the Rev. A. g. Brigham Hrs H. Chayne' Ar'
and Mrs j. Chalmers aud SIR ]. X. Battcrsby.
The Frisia will take Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Peterson, L.
IOwrie c. Vogt C. Stewart, Mr. and Ms. s. T. Paranos
II. IIelne and D. schumacher =.
The steamer Main will take Ashbel p. Fitch, MI and
Mrs :. Hermann II. Winter, Mrs. b. U. ltt-ssy ana
Among the passengers who will sail on the FoTloRub-
attiuo steamer Archmcde for the Mediterranean are r:
H. NJ Esrazuas, Charge d'Afftires OF he Republic Ot
Uruauay Mrs Estrazllas, the Misses EstrazIlas and
Master James EstTaZulas; SgnoF and Madame Del
Pupnte OF the Abbey Opera Company; clement NMch,
Miss Hsnett ia Kayanagh einhold hermann, the Rev
j. Clement Luitz and Mr. and Mrs. GaTbarlno.
Among passengers who arrived by the White Staf
steamship RCpubc from Liverpool yesterday, were taa
Rev David J0ncs Dr. Weldon, Captain G.. III. Bradbury
C. r. Panclast Mr.. and Mrs. T. {. Romans, Willis l.
ogden. George l.. soners and j. J.. b. Swintgn.
By the steamship Donau RON Bremen, tlere 9IrlVeo
william Won Beruuta OF Ilauoyer; Mr. sad Mrs Board
mann Mr. ana Mrs A. = Woch Mira Ida Brentano, OF
Beltiforc sisters Azveda, Maria Josepha Maria
Cvriila Maria SeYerla and Maria Gud9a, of Nechtaf
Carl LangesOn aud daughter and Peter and Elise MttaS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
"BECKYn CAPTURES ANOTHER BACHELOR

Miss Becky Jones Is becoming so celebrated
that when she does leave the retired pro
cncts of Ludlow Street Jail relic hunters VIII claim
her paim-leaf fan. her wind0w-curtain and many
other charming feminine attachments Win "hicn
she whites away the tcdium between " company:
She is positively becoming lovely ; her olaeK eyes
have enough merriment left in them TO make them
flash brightly as she talks there is tnge OF roses
in her cheeks, and in consequence Warden lowing
and the gay bachelor Phil have TO keep speclai
guard outside Of the jail IN order to keep the iong
string of venerable bachelors who haunt the nelgn-
b0rhOod of Z" Beckys" window from using roPs.
ladders and other privileges OF lovers. lt isn't
often that the jan closes ITS Goo cS U@ at last all
the bOttlcd-up chiyalry of the keepers snaps tne
wires. Becky " as usual took her O'clock
stroll in the jai-yard and then she ate
her breakfast. Her room is 50 near the Kitchen
that she has constant converse with the cook ana
has berome the housekeeper of Ludlow street Jan.
Becky" says mackerel for breakfast, mackerel
. Becky" although every one will admit that it
is wrong for her to do 50, is continually lnyitlhg
her admirer "PhIl " TO i" come 20 2 wedding.
phil" is weakening rapi1ly, and if the venerable
SIREN persists the jail may DC nade aaG HeIJinS
II has been noticed that Phil always mas nIs
mustache trimmed before going to see becky
and now the horrible suspicion IS growing that
some of "Phil's" manly beauty IN way OF mus nus
taches is becoming sacrificed every half honr Inc Inc
etter-carrier is beginning to regard me lall WIN
dread for he Is getting rOund-sh0uldeTed unuer tno
weight of &" Becky's" correspondence.
The rivalry between the bachelors became Sharply
manifest Yesterday when Mr.. Crook appeared bla1,
ing with diamonds and laden with roses at the Iad
when Mr. Crook asked if Miss Jones was recely-
ing'% shiyer Of envy passed of '4 IG2sgi
Phil" kept his aged rival away from me
object of his affections long as possible and when
warden bowling finally admitted him, PM
went with him and remained in g Becky'sr sweet pet
society until he left. Mr.. Crook said that when ne
came again he would bring ga daisy bouquet
When he got back to his business he was 50 stricken
with love that he went TO his bachelor apartments
carly. ,c, A..
Tie mysterious beauty known as 'fonng Mrs.
Langtrvp also called on Becky and joined her IN
festive glass of ce-wster and, although MI Mitchell
dld not call he sent long letter expressing ms regret
and avowing his intention of calling to-day 50
now there are three IothariOs in the field all slml-
larv sinIttcn. Bat Becky is apparently 60,
Guette for she smiles on all alike, though " PM
claims that her warmeSt glanCes are showered upon
hin.
Of her friends with strawberries aud cream.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
TROUBLE IN A CoLoRED BAPTIST CHURCH
The Ahyssinian Baptist Church stands back

The Abyssinian Baptist Church stands back
from the sidewalk in OF the meanderns corners OF
Waverey Place. It's pastor, the Rev William spcman,
has reached his seventythrd year He Is one OF the
founders of church. and has been It's pastor for nearly
thirty years. At church meeting on Wednesday night
the appointment Of treasurer vas discussed thst once
having become vacant Some members of the church
objected to the policy OF the PASTOR saying that he took
charge penny collections paid himself and acted
both as treasurer and trustee The meeting broke up
finally, in au uprOar. without any appointment IL
WAS riot or a rebellion can't tell which," the old
coored pastor said yesterday. Wen have policeman
next time reckon they won't raise fuss then Ihey TO
mostly young Southern fellows but they cant 90 any
thing till please / keep square account OF M uo
money and appoint treasurer that know Is houcst'
Then [ 20 on bond for him, aud help MIN Tor con-
yeucnce sake take all the collections home and count
them and credit the church. We have nearly SI,Vo u,
the bank aud the church proI ery cost as SioOOo anu
has no debt it. The trustees All see my Oils anu dp
prove them so they must be pretty clear me chuch
had twelve members when | came mere; now " mas
400 I don't believe the other side can 30 anything.
Tcy can't get ahead OF me, thought I'm too oil - mat
Henry Harris Is one OF the cOOred deacons opposed 10
the ministers views, and said that all they wanted was
TO have the church regularly organized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
INVESTIGATING 4 MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

The mystery surrounding the case of Mary
SchenCk whose death occurred At Bellevue Hospital
on Thursday night was not cleared up by Deputy
Coroner MESSENGER, who examined a number of wit
nesses yesterday. The woman was found IN an ex-
oayation which had been made on a vacant lot at
Sec0nd-aye and Seventl-st., in an unconscious con-
dtIon. by policeman. Her throat had dark marks
upon H. and several bruises were found upon her
body She remained conscious for several hours.
but refused to tell who assaulted her. OF the cause
of her injuries. Anna lie Grand. who lives at No.
ia SecOnd-aye.. said that she had heard cries OF
distress coming from "A vacant lot ba' k OF her
house. Anna Johanna Jemimi Schmidt, who lives
IN the house with Mrs. lie Grand, testified that she
heard a woman cry out. Let me gO.' and mo-
ment later the air was filled with piercing screams.
The Nativity Climb. composed Of young men living
in the vicinity, also has rooms in the building he
reputation of the club. she said, has been bad for
time, and she added that she saw man
stealing away from the building after the assault
He had his coat collar turned up. as II trying 10
avoid recognition She could not tell whether the
man was 4 member OF the club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
cApTAlN SPICER,S slit.

the suit of Captain Elihu scer IT,, against Grant &
Ward for the recovery OF twenysx GOO bonds Of the
Cult Colorado and SANTA F6 Ralli Dad Company which
he placed with the firm before its failure to end
Yesterday. The proceedings were brief and tame No
witnesses were examined and there were present only
the lawyers and reporters. W. b. ocnblOwer, counsel
for the receiver OF Grant Il Ward, Julien T. Davies,
stated that he had no further testimony to Offer and
ess some party interest proposed to contest the claim
of Captain ~pccr he would submit the case TO the referee
ON the testimony already ill., unless Mr. Cole himself de-
sired further testimony. The referee said that he WAS
satisfied. Mr. Butlor Of Butler Stlllman Il Hubbard
counsel for Captain Spccr said that he also satisfied
Tho SHINING of the testimony by tho witnesses was
waved and Referee Cole announced that he would give
his decision to-day or on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
NO OTHER ORDERS OF ARREST.

j. L. Work was asked yesterday il he knew
of any process being issued about to be issued against
him because OF hs connection with Grant ward ia the
BOGUS contract business. / have heard the report
said he that 60 to be arrested but know moth
inz about the matter do not see how can nc held re-
.pousble ~ partner In any way for what The firm OF
Grant a Ward have done I Invested my money Win
them aud received handsome profit full inycStigd-
ton of the relations Of M Warner and myself with the
firm will show to be creditors do not know 81 any
law which would prevent any mIl from iutr,tinS his
money where he could get thS best return irOM IT..
y Wrncr said that he had no knowledge OF an order
tor his arrest aAd that he hal nothing whatever ~ say
ON the subject. ,
In regard The that orders were ont for the ar
req, OF NJ Fish Mr. Work and NJ. warner She1R DaTid
son and Dep, sheriff McGOnigal said last night that no
further orders for the arrest Of any person connected
with the aiiiirS OF Grant q Ward had been issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
THE PRODIGAL F0UND HIS FATHER DEAD

John Henzel, the son OF a wealthy farmer of
North Bergen, n j. left home four years ago. after
a bitter quarrel with his father about Annie Koch,
a young woman TO whom the young man was en-
gaqed 10 be married. No tidngs OF the wandeTer
were received by his family until Monday. when
rough looking tramp called at the farm house and
asked 10 see Mr.. henzel. The servant informed him
that Nj iIenzel died more than year ago. Mrs.
Henzel heard the tramp's voice and some
thing familiar in its tone, attracted her
attention. She spoke to the tramp and
i'm moment recognized her long lost SON The
young mans regret for the death OF his father was
tempered by the information that he had been made
his heir and was wealthy. He was also reioced to
learn that the object of his affections still I'M
married and had remained fancy free for his sake:
She is now living with aunt IN Brooklyn. lienzel
went to Leadville, Colorado, when he left homo.
lie " struck it rich" but his partner robbed him.
Afterward he drove stage III Arizona and saved
about 300, with which he intended 10 come East,
but in Topeka, Kansas, he was robbed again. Then
he became tramp and walked all the way home
except when he could steal an occasional ride on
"A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24

game here between the Athletic and Allegheny mines the
home club through superior work at the bat The
score "a follows:
Allegheny. 0 20
Athletic .........................Z0 o i Z y
Bsss hs-AlIesheny, o. Athletic a. Errors-Allegheny'
9; Athletic. d.
BALTIMORE, May 23.-An unusually interesting game
was played here today between the Baltimore aud
Brooklyn mines No scored on either SIDE up
to the ninth inning and the spectators were wild with en-
thasiasm. In the lsst inning the home players maze
lucky rally at the bat and scored three the only ones
scored during the game Kimber and EnIslie pitched IN
fine form. while the general fielding play excellent
The as follows:
y
Brooklyn W W " W W " u "
Base hits-BaIt more Z: Brooklyn Errors-Bsmore 3,
Brooklyn 3. P1tchers-Emsie and KImDer
Games played in other cities ~ follows
At Ailentown-AllentOwp /; Active, 10.
At Providence-BTDwn, I0 Harvard, o.
At AltOona-Nationsl, 7; Altoona, 3.
Al Columbus Columbus, 10; st. Louis j.
At Cleyeland-Cbicago. 3 Cleveland, o.
At Buffalo Buffalo, 2; Detroit, l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
THE VALUE OF THE NEW-JERSEY CENTRAL.
III ,nn 10 LIE 1RIhI.SE.l

TRENTON, May 23.--Mastcr Mechanic Pax
tor of the Reading aud woodcock Of the Central RAN
road the drs witnesses before Master IL Chancey
Dickinson this morning In the matter of the appeal of the
Central from the increase Of goo 900 in its valuation
recently put upon by the State Railroad Tax Commis
sioners. They had made valuation OF the Ccntra's
equipment, Auditor Williams Of the Central followed,
and was questioned 10 the basis upon which the road
made its returns 10 the Commission for taxa
ton purposes. II was disclosed by his
evidence that the Increase in valuation over the
assessment OF Sl7O00O0O made by the Court III 1876
vasmade p by the Commissioners adding 80 900 TO
the valuation Of the COmnunpaw water iron. property
estimating the at $50 acres and the valuation at
$4,000 acre, 80, 100000 AL, and by Including III
the the equipment OF the road, at SoOOOOOO
The Central has always claimed that It's equipment Was
exempt The fI7,00O0O0 which the Central admits Is
the cost OF the line and branches from PhlipsDUrg
q Jerey City, including stations, docks, etc. Resident
Lpg1ucef Clark, Of Jersey City, examined " the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
BUILDING r0R rHE NEW CABLE road

The Third Avenue Railroad Company has pur-
chased the land in Tenth-ayc., between One
bundred-and-twenty- cighth aud One-hundred- and
twenty-niuth sts with a depth of 200 feet Yes
ter,lay it filed plans for building to cost
5000. 600 to be erected this site for a depot,
and the engine-rOoms Tor producing the power nee
cgsarv TO operate tho new cable road IN One
hundred-aud- twenty- tith-st. and Ninth-aye The
building s be OF stone aud iron, and wall be fire
proof Tho mann part will be one story, but in the
centre two stories with a clOck-tOWer. Engines IF
500 horse power will be used. Contracts for tho
driving machinery have been made, and the non
work necessary Tor the structure II now IN process
Of manufacture. 1t Is expected that the roads will
he in operation by September.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
MR.. MORIARTY's EXAMINATION.

Stephen F. Moridrty, the partner OF Jesse K.
Grant who ia being examined in supplementary pro
ceedngs before Judge j. f. DAILY, in the Court OF Com
mon Pleas, upon Judgment against him on note for
50 600. secured by Henry H. Remington. said
Yesterday that he borrowed the $4,000 from
George W. Balou upon Electric Accunulator stock,
mt which was turned over 10 Mr. Remington MI
Nodlrty declared that Mr. BalOu had promised not TO
hold him responsible. stu he bad defended the sur on
Tho aTouDd OF u.ury default taken because his
conns. was absent when the salt came up Mt Aorary
insisted thai owed cent, aud he Thought tha
this matter had received undue attention smpy because
hr was partner with jesse Grant. The examination viii
br continued Oh Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24
pRcsRYTERIAN GENERAL AssEMBLY.

SARAToGA May 23.-The Presbyterian Gen.
e,a Assembly to-day adopted the report OF the Commit
tee ON Reduced The committee appointed
last year TO consider the question OF cooperation with the
southern Church made report the fraternG
relations now existing Resolutions adopted
dcmnng the liquor traffic and urging the enforcement Of
the laws for its suppression, and commencing the action
of those states which egslaed to instruct The school
children in regard to the dangers Of alcohol popular
temperance meeting was held In the evening.
The sixth annual meeting Of the Wonen's Executive
Committee OF tie Presbyterian Home Mlsnons was hed
to-day Mrs. Green OF New-Jersoy presided. The
mittee held popular meeting In the evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24

he now has is held by him charged with the trust for the
benefit Of the creditors OF Grant a. a an Of the the
erty OF Ward on May was trust. ~. III. n.
The summons and complaint In the partition suit OF
John H. Morris assignee of James d. FISH, against er
dinand Ward and Ella G. Ward HIS wife, william Warner
and his wife, James d. Fish Julien Dawes as assignee
OF Grant Ward, the Marine National Bank. George Z.
Holt assignee OF Ferdinand ward aud thrty-nne others
were filed in tho County CLERKS office yesterday
Morris. The complaint alleges the conveyance Of
Booths Theatre property on February o iSS9,
meut by Fish May T. 1884, Of all his property 70 me
plaintiff, Including the Booths Theatre property ~ IS
instrument whereby they purported to convey to William
s. Warner the undivided half part OF this properly nas
some interest In the property that May the Marine
Bank began action against Grant q ward ana otners
issued and the property levied upon by the ohcIlh
4at sss; over sgSco ani p
James d. Fish advanced and paid more than $tooOo OF
warts part o. the expcn,e Ide eGmp mi the annual
nmonnt 70 Zoo 600 The psinfl demands Judgment,
that the rights titles and Hens of all the pares
to the acton in and 10 the premises named Ne b
tween The Datntff and the parties entitled thereto II
partition cannot be had ana II becomes necessary ~, w
sold under the direction Of the court; and that pchdns
this action receiver OF the property ana The rents DO ap
Grant Ward in February last obtained loan OF $780,
900 from the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance COMPANY,
OF Newark stock note secured by colaterals among
which stock OF the Cleveland, Columbus CincinnA'i
and indianapolis and The ST. Louis ana San FRANCISCO
raroad companies, which rehypoihccatcd, u Is
alleged, through IFS delivery TO the Newark INSTITUTION;
The railroad companies put in claim To tne NulE'i
Benefit Company Under the terms Of the loan drprc
ton in the stock made it incumbent on Grant " Ward -
put upaddonal margins or thc securities were 20 ne SOU
Depreciation followed and twenty per cent was cSleI
for There was response from Grant ward, ana ai
the securities except those alleged to be
were sold by the Mutual Benefit Company for fI0lO
This was $40 80 in excess OF inc amount
OF the loan, with interest Receiver payie. applied
Yesterday for permission to settle the clam 10y
taking back the surplus S7G 80 and the securities IN lac
hands % the Mutual Benefit Company Justice DODOhuc
granted the petition ordering the receiver to take INC
money interest prcjudlced 10 any interests Involved;
Grant & Ward. the receiver also stated, owen
about ~ 100000 which had been secured on
city revenue bonds Mr. Davies desired to scte the'e
loans with the bonds, and permission was given, the
settlement to be made by allowing the owners In trust on
their loans MP the day Of settlement they TO accept tho
bonds par with interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-24

Run. eargcd--Wasbngton MeH0PoliIan ,No ~. 0l,s
bits-lIoy Thrre base tslroy l. FIRST base on
rrlors-Washngtor. Metropolitan = FIRST oa,s on
hall.-N l-hn.ton Metropolitan D. struck out ash
uct.n D. Metropolitan Total lett on bases Washing
ION / il.troro'itan 4 Wild ptcA-Truu.buu J. Passed
balls Rsipschlger numphriesL Tine OF sale-2 hours
-Umpne-Nir seward
The game between tie Metropolitan and Washington
mines Al Metropolitan Park today will be played AT lSo
The siamesc Embassy viii attend the game ~ the 700
Grounds to-day between Tho Now-NOrk and Providence
The Adelph Academy and the Polytechnic Institute
mines will play this afternoon az Washington Fark'
Brooklyn.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-The Providence and Phila-
dephia League unss played their second game before
large crowd here to-day tho Providence defeating the
home team easily The Providence nine batted wei while
their heldng pa5 was excellent The score Was as FOL
lows:
Providence. ........................0 ! @ )
Plhladolp hla....... ...........-.7O d u /
Base hits Providence " philadelphia, 7. Errors-Prov-
dencs Philadelphia, D.
PHILADELPHIA, May 23.-In the American Association