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4 Daring Attempt at Robbery.

On Saturday, while Mr.. r. =. LeftWitch
and his family were eating dinner in the
basement of their houss cor. Points and
Market Streets, with the door of 5he upper
part Of the house, which is on level with
the street, open. His little daughter Bessie.
aged seven years, intent on some un-
finished play, hurried through her dinner
and ran out into the yard. but soon re.
turned and insisted that there was wo.
man with s'red dress on in her moth
er's room. The thief hearing Mr.. Left
witch coming, ran into room that had
door after her and taking the key out.
After searching the house Mr.. Leftwich
told his little daughter that she must be
mistaken about seeing any one, but she
insisted that she had really seen woman
and that she saw her run into ths ''ser-
wants ROOM" Finding the door locked
and the key gone, and remembering Of
another key that would ct the door, he
told little Bessie to go and bring it. On
hearing this the woman opened window
Leftwich got down to look through the
key hole, he saw her jump out of the win
pow. Running around he caught her
just as she reached the street with bum
die of clothes, about $40 in money and
two sayingboxes belonging to the chill
dren and several other articles. She turAed
out to be Susan Bragg, colored girl
who had been several years ago servant
for Mr.. Leftwich's mother in-law, Mrs.
Herr, who lives on TIE same 3of, an3since
chat time has been in Jail several times. She
says, lately she has been living with Mrs.
Guthrie near Folly Mills. She was brought
up before Mayor Gordon Monday morn
ing and sent to jail for three months.
This ought to be lesson to those Of
our people who are in the habit of spend
ing a part and often most Of the day in
one part of the house leaving the other 80
open as to offer no resistance to thieves,
from whose occasional visits no city ID
exempted.
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Sale Of the Rockbridge Alum Springs.

The Rockbridge Alum Springs was sold
on last Saturday, in this city, to Mr.. II. G
Campbell, of Rockbridge county, fol-
S5O,200. Mr.. Campbell was one of the
original owners Of the property.
Ca Wednesday Judge Keith, at spe-
clal term of the court, confirmed the sale,
He suspended the decree thirty days.
however, to allow Mr. Frazier to apply for
supersedeas, the bid of Mr.. Campbell
not being equal to Mr. FraZier's debt.
1t is rumored that the Messrs. Peyton
will buy half interest in This property, if
its sale is finally confirmed.
Hon. Frank S. Blair and Judge Joseph
Christian, of Richmond, were in the city
Saturday, attending the sale Of this prop
erty, as counsel for Mr.. Frazier.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

DEpICATI OF A CHURCH.-G Grace
church, at Lexington, was consecrated on
Sunday last. Bishop. .Whittle and Ran
dolpb, of the Diocese of Virginia, were
both present; also, Rev. W. @. Hullihep,
Of Staunton. This. beautiful schurch was
built in memory of Gen. Robert E. Lee,
and Gov. Lee and staff were present at
the consecratjons
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City Council.


! The Council was in regular session
Tuesday night. eleven members present
| President Burke in the chair.
DR.. Wayt, from the Auditing Commit
tee, reported scndry accounts approved
which were ordered to be paid. The,
were mainly for current expenses.
John M. Carroll was member of thu
school board from Ward No. 2. On mo
tion of Major Elder, the place was declar
ed vacant, and, on motion of Mr.. Gooch
Robt. L. Stratton, Esq, was elected tt
fill it. The terms on the school-board o
Mr. Witt, from Ward No. 1. and VIM
| Wholey, from Ward No. 2, having ex-
| pred. on motion Of Major Elder, Mr.
| Wiz was re elected for three years from
3rd Of April, 1886, and in like manner, OF
motion of Mr.. Burns, Mr.. Wholey was re-
elected for the same term of service. Mr.
! Stratton fills an unexplred term which
ends Sd CT April, 1887.
| Mr.. Tams presented the report Of W
L. Olivier, manager of the Opera House
Since it was opened less than year ago,
the income from Sc rentals has been
ST. $40.
The Opera House upon an approved sp.
plication by the Committee on Public
Grounds and Buildings. was rented to
Wesleyan Female Institute two nights,
ard to the Staunton Male Academy one
night, for the commencement exercises of
those Institutions.
: On motion of Mr.. Bledsoe, $125 was
placed to the credit Of the School Board
for expenses Of Summer Normal School.
On motion of Mr.. Wheat, lamp will
be placed at the Lewis street bridge.
The Mayor presented his report of fines
for May, which amounted to $500
On motion of Capt. Berkeley, Bickle &
Hamrick were allowed 20 construct a
wooden building with tin roof in real
OF their furniture warehouse on Main
street.
The Treasurer submitted his report for
May:
Balance On hand at close of
April 49," S 4,0e8 81
ESeceIptS Ior Ch6 monGn. ....'..... 1O.54U 20
HI $14,4SO "a
Disbursements for May........... 1850 10
Balance close Of May. ....... ......$ $3.50 05
A communication from G. E. McCluer,
Supt. Bell Telephone Co., respecting the
removal of the poles and wires of that
Company from the streets. was, with 9TH
er papers On the same subject, referred to
the Street Committee.
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Confederate Memorial nav.

The paople Of Staunton and the sur
rounding country will have an opportuni.
ty to pay tribute to our Confederate dead
on next Wednesday, June the 9th. It ia
needless to say that our people will gladly
avail themselves OF this opportunity. AS
stated elsewhere, Col. Samuel Coleman
will deliver the address,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

DEATH.-Mr. Charles Waddell. son of
the late Lyttleton Waddell, died at his
home in Charlottesville Wednesday, after
lingering illness, aged % years. The
funeral took place from the First Presby-
terrain church Of this city. on Thursday
morning at 10 O'Clock,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPER
vIsoRs.-The Board of Supervisors met
Saturday. After approving the list of
delinquent taxes and allowing road claims
to the amount OF about $1.7oo, they ad-
Journed to meet again June 9Th, at which
time they will elect the Superintendent for
the county poor house.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

COUNTY CoURr-Wm. A. Reed quail
fed as N otary Public.
Commonwealth Us. J. W. Hurley in
dicted for assault with intent to MAIN
John Hawkins, was found guilty by a
jury. Verdict, six months in Jail. Mo-
ton to suspend sentence till the End of
June pending.
The delinquent list was received from
the Board Of Supervisors and ordered to
be certified to the Auditor.
The estate of VIM. Mowbray, decd, was
committed to the Sheriff for adminstra-
ton.
The petition of John M. Kinney and
others to open public roads in the West
End, was referred to Beverly Manor Road
Board.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

LAND PURCHASE Messrs A. Fl. Me-
Cue and ]. r. Aemper. of Baskerville.
have just purchased grazing farm of
AT acres in Albemarle county, from the
estate OF the late Mr.. Ficklin. 1t is alta
ted Is miles from Charlottesville, the sum
paid was $S,s76.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

VINO. A.-Last Sunday Mr.. Chas.
Warden conducted the exercises. which
proved very interesting, es4a number of
the members participated in the discus
81 on of the lesson.
Next Sunday at 4:s0 P. NJ, Prof. John
Murray will lead. AS it is public day the
ladies are cordially invited.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

JUMPED FROM RUNNING TRAIN
Mr.. August Asma, German by birth,
who for several years past had been work.
ing at the cabinet trade, for Mr.. G. L.,
Schmid of this place, was killed last Sum
day by jumping eff running train, near
the White Sulphur Springs. 1t is supposed
that he expected the train to stop there,
and when he found it did not, jumped Off !,
and was killed instantly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

cts per ib net. Arrivals THIS week 1895 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There is a full number OF
Sheep and Lambs this week for the demand, which
is not active. The quality is not as good as it was
last week, much the larger number of the offsripss
being of a common order, and prices are on, We
quote Sheep at 2a45s cents. Lambs at 5a7 cts per
lb gross. Arrivals this week 6050 head.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

One drop of Stonebraksrs Flavoring Extracts
represents purity and strength combined. Uncork
bottle of it and the whole room becomes scented,
the odor is delicious your desserts will be delicious
too, every time you use Stonebraker's Extracts
For sale by all frstciass grocers Trade supplied by
STACK, SPITLER & CO., stanton. va.
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Fishburne Military School.

Reported for the Staunton YINDICAToR1
The closing exercises of the above in
stitution were held in the Presbyterian
church at Waynesboro, on Wednesday
last, commencing at about P. M.
A large and enthusiastic assembly, com
posed of the friends of the pupils and of
the school, had gathered to enjoy the
pleasures of the occasion, and to encour-
age the youthful orators by their presence,
and by heaping upon the deserving ores
their favors in the shape of handsome
boquets They had been entertained in
the preceding afternoons by watching
their graceful maneuvering at dress Pa
rades und the skilful handling of Capts.
Saunders and Corse, and were now pre-
pared to enjoy the results of the training
they had re ceived IN another department
OF the school.
The celebration of the Literary Society
benig first on the progr ANNE for the even
ing, after the usual openi ng by the Presi-
dent, Mr.. W. III. East. of Augusta, the
Salutatorian, Mr.. S. E. Pugh, of Va, was
introduced and in a neat speech of about
minutes welcomed the audiance who had
honored them with their presence, and
craved their most lenient criticisms for
his comrades in this, to them, unusual
work.
Mr.. M. W. Magruder, Of Shenandoah
was then introduced as the Grst orator OF
the evening, and gave as his subject the
immortal "Ashby.' Then followed a
discourse showing the results of careful
study on the part of the young orator,
and high appreciation of the virtues of
the hero whose name he and the South
love so much to honor. The limited time
allowed him was, OF couse, no, sufficient
to do full justice to his subject, but he
ehoue1 his skill in selection Of his facts,
and produced upon the whole neatly
rounded Grafton. well worthy of the ap-
plause it called forth.
Next in oder followed declamasions by
Mr.. Ny ers of Va, andssMr. Hays of n.
q. The subject of the first was March
of Winds and Of the second, "Horatlus
at tbs Bridge"
iect Must the Chinese CO." WAS debated
In the affirmative by Messrs. Harper and
Booz. and in the negative by Messrs. j.
P. East and Warwick. 1t would require
much space to give any extracts whic b
do justice to the speeches of each debate T.
All showed the results of study and Of
well Matured thought, and showed the
ordinary thinker that there was much to
be said upon both sides OF this subject
and that our legislators needed to use great
wisdom and care in deciding this matter.
One more defamation by Mr.. w. d.
Crawford followed
Mr.. Scott of N. c., the second orator,
followed with an essay upon True Man.
liness," well worth of being remembered
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04
Su pr. RoWles on the Moon.

We were pleased to see a good audience
assemble in Prof. Dunsmore's College last
Friday night to hear Superintendent
Bowles' lecture on 1.-THE Moon and Its
relation to the tides" For al hour OF
more he greatly interested bis hearers on
this entertaining subject. He explained
the different theories of the motion of
the heavenly bodies, as held by the Chal-
daen, Greeks and others, how the sun
shines on one side of the moon for fifteen
days. and how there is night for fifteen
days on the other side. By request of
some one, he told why the sun rises North
of East, and sets South of West in sum-
mer. He discussed the views of Proct or
and the modern astronomers upon the
conditions of life upon the moon, and
many strange things of other worlds
which our people ought to hear often, and
in larger numbers. If we were to assem-
BILE at frequent intervals to hear such lee
lures. the public taste would soon be
aroused and interested in subjects that
would be a source of lasting usefulness
and pleasure.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

STATE OF VIRGINIA. City of Staunton, to-wit:
This day Hon. Alex. II. ri.
Stuart President of THE VALLEY MUTUAL.
LIFE ASSOCIATION OF VIRGINIA, and Charles
appeared before me in the City aforesaid, and sew,
orally made oath as to the correctness OF the !
foregoing statement. -
Given under my hand this Goth January, 1896
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT
Clerk Corporation Court. Htaunfon va
may TIT - y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, May Slst-Beef
Cattle.-Prices OF Beef Cattle ranged as
follows Best $5.75a$6 90; that generally rated
first quality IS 62kas575; medium OF good fair
quality s4'75as5 S7A; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen
and Cows s2.5oasi5O. Extreme range of prices
81 s0a6.00. Most of the sales ranged from
*4.o0 to 1915 por 100 lbs. Total receipts far the
week S!4 head total sales for the week 1872 head.
SwiNE,-The receipt this week show fair in
crease in numbers over the offerings of last Mon.
day, and their quality aver ages better. Trade has
been fair and prices higher. We quote at 51za5s.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04
Conn rnerctaI.
STANTON, May 26. 1895

oIAUNTON, N1dy 1910
Flour-Extra, 81 00@$4.05; Superfne 49, GOR$3 rs:
Family s4.25as--; Wheat, 92@93; Corn, 400:
Oats. 3l@3a; Rye, 50@55; Bacon, 7@S Tea Black,
6G@75; Tea Green >50@$l00; Flax seed, 75@-.
Plaster Ground 90 per ton; Lard, 615@l7; Rutter
H@lSc: Eggs 1902; Corn meal, 45s--; Salt 81 SIS.
Pork, $450@$4.75: Sugar 1900: Molasses 4O@075e
G20c.; Potatoes, 35@4o Timothy seed, 81 sO@225:
Wool twashed) 20@a2c; Wool (unwashed) lSc !:
Glover Seed $.6o0@s6. so; Baled Hay, sl2@$l4 90;
Timothy, s-9s--i Glover, $9,OO0s11.0O; Rye
65070,
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II your lung trouble is of scrofulous origin,
Ayers Sarsaparila will cure you.
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Don't neglect your cough, Ayers Cherry Pee
toral will cure it, and prevent consumption.
Write j G. Aver Co., Lowell for evidence.
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WHAT CAN BE DoNE.-By trying again and
keeping up courage many things seemingly impos-
sible may be attained. Hundreds of hopeless cases
OF Kidney and Liver Complaint have been cured
by Electric Bitters, after everything else had been
tried in vain So don't think there IS no cure for
you, but try Electric Bitters There is no medicine
so safe, so pure. and SO perfect Blood Purifier.
Electric Bitters will cure Dyspepsia, Diabetes and
all Diseases of the Kidneys. Invaluable In affec-
tons Of Stomach and Liver, and overcome all
Urinary Difficulties. Large Bottles only 50 cts at
Hughes s. Robinson. IL
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04
may 21-tf

Two thirds of the poultry raisers throughout the
West attribute their success to the frequent use OF
Stonebraker's Chicken Powders They make your
fowls healthy and strong, consequently they be-
ONE better layers and settlers 25cts. Trade sun.
piled Ly STACK, SPITLER g. Co.
may 21-tf Staunton Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

"We don't have to recommends rker's Hair
Balsam but once" writes Mr.. c. B. Burger, drug
gist OF Liberty N Y. after that it stands on Its
record" 1t stops falling hair, restores original
color, softness aud gloss. Exceptionally clean,
prevents dandruff.
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City ~ Ot1CeS.

EXCITEMENT IN TE1As-Great excitement has
been caused in the vicinity OF Paris, Tex, by the
remarkable recovery of Mr.. J. E. Corley. who was
SO helpless he could not turn In bed, or raise his
head; everybody said he was dying Of Consump-
ton. A trial bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
was sent him. Finding relief, he bought large
bottle and a box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills; by
the time he had taken two boxes Of Pills and two
bottles of the Discovery, he was well and had
gained in flesh thirty-sx pounds. Trial Bottles of
this Great Discovery for Consumption fee at
Hughes & Robinson. 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

Soto ESPENSHIED'sMsyou want Nice Shave.
Hair Cut, or Dry Shampoo. Everytnln. done MP
First-Class Style at his place. dec18.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

Call at the Augusta Shaving and Hair Cutting
Saloon. and get frst-class Hair Cut and Dry
Shampoo for Christmas Under the Bank, corner
Main and Augusta Sts. Stanton
decl8 GEO. G. ESPENSHIED Prom
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

1t will not disappoint you 1t is the best tonic
known for purifying the blood and building up the
health and strength. For Is years erysipelas
broke out in blotches on my face. found no cure
until used Parkers Tonic two years ago. 1t is
the medicine for me.-E. C. II.
Inay2s I'm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

chlluren will give 70
ii not let them suffer with
pains, arrhoas, even when babes
but relic. them with DR.. Fahrney's Teething
ru2. tlso facilitates difficult Teething. For
sale at Drug Stores june5-1y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

stonebraker's Horse Cattle, Hog and Sheep fsw.
ders contain medicinal properties absolutely es-
sential to the thrift and prosperity OF your stock
They have been for sale throughout che United
States since lS40 and have always given satisfac-
ton Don't let your stock get hide-bound and
shabby the seed of nne-tenths of all diseases be-
gin to sprout when stock get in this condition Ask
for Stonebraker's, the Oldest and best Trade sup
piled by STACK, SPITLER & CO.,
may 2ltf Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

The slumbers of the virtuous are peaceful so are
those of the rheumatic who uses Stonebraker's
Liniment. % cts. Trade supplied by
STACK, SPITLER & CO.
may 2l-tf Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

ExtrgctVania, prepared by Berkeley s. Walters
the BEST in the city. ABA
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-04

BuGKLEN's ARNIcA SALvE.-The Best Salve in the
world for Cuts, Bruises Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter. Cbapped Hands, Chiblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptons. and positively cures
Piles, Or no pay REQUIRED 1t is guaranteed to give
ERECT satisfaction, or money refunded. Price q
cents per box. For sale by G. S. Walker & Co..
n mars Staunton, Va.
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| W 1OE LIE lUGcE6SU Oh LUG C1Gy.
NOT GOVERNED BY ANY PARTY.
Mr.. A. J. Butts was found among his
bee-hiyes at his.residence on North Au-
gusta street. In answer to question as
to his political status, Mr.. Butts says be is
Democrat. has always been one, and
voted the Primary tioket'' at the last
election, with the exception of two names.
He says he was approached by several of
, the Primary Committee and asked to run
On the regular primary ticketSand he told
| them he did not want the Office as it was
not pleasant one; that they then asked
| him whether he would serve If elected
| and he told them that was different
matter; if the citizens of Staunton elected
! him to the Council he would serve, but
| he would not announce himself. He says
| he understands his name was put on the
Primary ticket and remained there for
one or two days and was then dropped =
| After the Primary election, he says,
several of the Anti Primary men came to
him ard asked whether he would allow his
name to be used, and he made them the
same answer he made the others; that be
was then put on the ticket and elected
that he stayed at home the day of the
election with the exception Of about an
hour. He says he does not regard his cleo
tion as political one and that in his ac-
tion as member of the council he will
| not be governed by any party preferences,
but will seek to elect the best men to the
offices to be filled without rsgsrd to party
affiliation,' and this was his answer TO a
number Of men who had approached him
in regard to offices. Mr.. Butts is native
Of New York, He has been living in
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DISBURsEMEN1

No of Policies in force Dec, 81, 1884, 7.a2t
Amount of insurance in force De-, ~. -o-s..o
cember 81 1884, Sio, tAo.4o0.W
No of Policies in force Dec. 81, 1885, 7.e1l
Amount of Insurance in force De- ar 100
cember 3lSt, 1885, T Slo, loS,So0U0
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-15

cluded. and il will DO published shortly. One
deacon and three presbyters were set apart
by ordination The presiding bishop the
Rev. w. Taylor of London. The synodical
meetings were held at Fullneck.
One result of the late elections in Great
Britain is an increase of Catholic members of
Parliament. There are now four Catholics sit
ting for English constituencies, the largest mum
Der since the passing of the Catholic emancipa-
ton act, in 1929 In the late Parliament Scot
land had one Roman Catholic Representative,
Mr. Macfarlane, one of the members for Argyle
shire Mr. Macfarlane although he represented
the Crofter interest in Parliament, was not equal
to the forces arrayed against him at the late
election by the powerful House of Campbell.
The Duke and the Unionists carried the day.
A prominent clergyman of the Episcopal
Church offers prize of $500 for the most COM
plete index of Scripture texts referred to and
quoted by the fathers of the first FIVE centuries
of Christianity. This prize is offered subject to
the following conditions /. Each index must
be made in the order of the chapters and verses
of what Is known among us as the Authorized
Version. 2. A committee, TO be designated by
the person who offers the prize shall be judges
IS to whom the prize shall be awarded. 3. The
manuscripts must be sent addressed to Commit
tee on Scripture Texts, care NJ. H. Mallory &
Co., Churchman office. No. Al Lafayette Place.
New York, on or before Aug l, 1887.
In letter to the Religious Telescope, Bishop
Flickinger, of the United Brethren Church,
SHOWS that the cost or the African mission Oh
that church, from it's organization to the present
time. covering period of thirty-one years, was
$168 302 90. He says: This is an average of
So. 430 year to give the Gospel to the heather
since we first turned our attention to the work.
in 1856 Our membership in Africa is about
g 800, which multiplied by $50 make $168. 000 In
other words. for every $50 expended we have one
member of the church. Much of this money has
gone to clearing farms, building chapels and
houses for missionaries to live in, supplying the
mic WI hAnf md fwrp war I1pO nx-
penses of missionaries and other expenses, when
sick and away from that country"