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Deaths.

Mrs. John lesser died at her residence
Wednesday evening at II AS O'Clock, after
a protracted and painful sickness; aged 40
years, months and days.
Mrs. lesser was born in Gringen. Wur.
tenburg, Germany, and was married to
Mr.. John lesser, a member of the present
City Council, in Philadelphia March 4th,
1859, There are four surviving sons and
daughters. Mrs. Charles Alexander. of
Waynesboro, being one of the daughters,
The funeral will take place at o'clock
this evening (Friday) from the residence
of Mr.. lesser. Messrs. Jacob Steinbuck.
A. M. Simpson and W. P. Tams, Drs.
Wayt and Henkel, and Major Kinney be-
ing the pail bearers.
Mrs. E. T. Powell died Wednesday
about 8 P. NJ, at the residence of her
father, Capt. j. j. Stack, of consumption.
She was a devoted member of the Catho-
lie church, her husband, Capt. Powell,
was absent at the time of her death, be-
ing detained in Kentucky. 1t was not
anticipated that fatal termination of
Mrs. Powell's disease would be so speedy
and her death was sad shock to the i'm
mediate family and her many friends.
The funeral will take place this friday
afternoon, from the Catholic Church.
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RseVlties.

The bridge over Lewis creek north of
New Street, belonging to Burke's stables
gave away Monday, letting two buggies
and hack down into the creek and dam
aging them considerably.
The creamery at Willow Spout has
everything ready to begin work except
the separator, which has been DELAYED at
the factory by strike.
The Monogram Dramatic Club was
obliged to recall the invitations which
were out for Thursday of last wee K, on
account of the death of MIR. Chas. Wad-
dell, OF charlottesville, relative of sew
eral of its members.
The exercises at the Y. M. C. A. Hall
last Sunday afternoon were conducted by
Prof. John Murray. His. remarks upon
the subject-"Christ, the Bread of Life, !"
were very instructive. Mr.. G. S. Baker
will conduct the services next Sunday at
4:3o P. M. Subjec5-Jesus is the Christ.
The Chamber of Commerce held it's
monthly session Tuesday night, transact
ing considerable routine business. MIR. A.
D. Robertson, of Rockbridge county, ad-
dressed the chamber upon manufacturing.
MI. Gordon, from the committee appoint
ed to prepare charter, offered one which
was laid over for further consideration.
The houses upon the corners of each
square in our city are being decorated
with sign boards bearing the name of the
street. Some who had been under the i'm.
preston that they were residents of Main
street, were very much surprised to find
that they lived not on Main, but Beverly
street.
The Dry Goods and Clothing Merchants
of the city have agreed to close their places
of business every evening at O'Clock lex
cept Saturdays) during the heated term.
This action is taken to relieve the clerks
and employees of their establishments,
and takes effect ON the 10Th inst. and
continues in force until the 18th of Sept.
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Augusta Male Academy.
CELEBRATION OF THE JEFFERsoNIAN
LITERARY SOCIETY.

CELEBRATION OF THE JEFFERsoNIAN
LITERARY SOCIETY.
Reported for the Sraunton VINDIcAToRI
Ticket for Fort Defiance, please! !" was
the demand made of the agent at the B. u
Q. ticket Office on Wednesday evening last,
while the rain poured down In torrents out
side. and trickled from the umbrellas, Cos
samers and gum coats of those within the
depot. "Where are you going?" and
"Where are you going?" both met with
the general response-"To Rollers Com
mencement." Three girls in seat, a
young man perched on the arm talking to
his girl, or packed into the baggage de-
partment or stood up in the corne r, if he
happened not to have one, was the way we
went to Fort Defiance. The rain, which
had continued to pelt down upon the
closed windows much to the discomfort
of those within, temporarily suspended
upon our arrival at the Fort, seemingly to
give the passengers opportunity to reach
their destination. But scarcely had they
done so when the clouds, apparently re-
lnforced, poured forth fresh volley of
aqueous shot. which continued without
ceasing until after dark, and at intervals
throughout the night. But notwithstand-
ing these adverse and discouraging cir
cumstances, which at one time caused the
ACCESSIBILITY of postponement of the ex-
ercises to be considered. A well filled
house testified TO the interest felt by the
people in the welfare of the school and
evidenced their appreciation of the enter
talnment, the annual celebrations of this
society. affords. The ball, almost new
one. has a seating capacity of about six
hundred, and the fact that nearly all were
taken under such unpropitious circum.
stances must have been highly gratifying
to both teachers and pupils. At 8 O'Clock
the exercises were opened by prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Bitter of the Augusta church.
followed by music by the Mt. Sidney Band.
The exercises consisted in the annual GEL
ebration of the Jeffersonian Literary So
ciety with the following programme
President-R. L. Triplett Vice-Presi-
dent-D. z. Cline; Secretary-S. B. Seig;
DISCLAIMERS Frank McCue, E. A. Mer-
rltt, j. S. Cochran, j. q. Blair, G.. D.
Shreckhise, W. J. D. Bell, J. B. Harms
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Penrecost, or the Jewish Feast of Weeks.

Penrecost, or the Jewish Feast of Weeks.
Tuesday evening at sunset, correspond
ed to the 9th day of the Hebrew (3) month
of Swan, the Jewish Feast of Weeks, or
the Feast Of Pentecost, as ordained by the
law of Moses, and was observed here by
special services at the synagogue on Kalo-
rama street. 1t was originally harvest
FEAST when the meat-offering was made
of the new -four. According to tradition.
however, the sixth day of the third month
was the memorable day of the Sinaic re-
velation, and is therefore called "the time
of the giving of the law" Wednesday
was the 3l9Sth anniversary of the appear
ing of God upon Mt. Sinai and giving
unto the Children of Israel 1.-The Ten
Commandments. 1t derive the names of
the Feast of Weeks from the counting
of the seven weeks as commanded
by od-Deuteronomy xvi: 9-"Seven
weeks shalt thou number unto myself :;
from the time thou beginnest to put the
sickle to the corn shalt thou begin to num-
Der seven weeks" The numbering com
mences from the second evening of the
Passover, and at the end of seven weeks
is the Feast of Weeks celebrated.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11
The Rawley Burned.

| About 2 O'Clock, Tuesday morning
June the 9th, the inmates of the Rawley
| Springs property, situated twelve miles
west of Harrisonburg, were awakened by
intense heat and light. The bakery, with
the large pile of wood in the rear, and the
Servants Hail." which is separated from
the bakery by a space of about feet
were burning when the fire was discover
ed. Soon the ''Virginia Building" was
completely enveloped in flames, and be-
fore any attempt could be made to check
the ravages Of the fire, the wind had
the Washington House" and it, too, was
rapidly being consumed. ALI efforts to save
these buildings being considered useless,
the entire energy of the residents and as
sembled crowd was concentrated in an
attempt to save the Baltimore Build
ing" The gang-way leading from the
Virginia Bailding'' to this building was
promptly cut away, and constant streams
of water kept upon the building. By
O'Clock, the burning buildings had been
kOaoQmCu CtuQ tu0 l)diUlLuUiO
was out of danger.
The fact that the bakery end the s'ser-
VI snts hall" we're both burning when the
fiji 9 was first discovered, while those build
ing are several feet apart with no con-
nect ion. induces some to think that the
fire '. as the work of an incendiary and
was 81. arted in two places. The bread
was tah 'en out of the oven about o'clock
the prev ious evening and the fire was not
discover I'D until 2 O'Clock. 1t is rumored
that fveA or six hunters we're seen passing
through the neghborhood the evening
before they fire was discovered.
The insunS ance aggregates $13, 1000, piac-
ed as follows: Portsmouth, Va. COM
pany, 81 ,500;A Georgia Home, So 900; Hope
of New Orleans, So 900; Fire Association
of PhiladelpA la, $1.75O; Phoenix of Brook
Ign, n. Y. al 900; Virginia Fire and
Marine. So, 75d. The insurance was upon
all the buildinA gs, including the one left
standing. They loss is estimated at $780,
600.
The springs were to have been opened
yesterday. 1t wi IL not be possible to re-
build this season but the management
will open the L amaining building, the
Baltimore BUILDING" and receive as
many guests as it VIII accommodate. pro-
badly about one hundred.
The Rawley had bee ONE one of the most
popular mountain res ,orts in Virginia,
and at the height of tho summer season
usually had from 600 TO 700 guests. 1t
was delightful resort, AMI it's destruc-
tion entails heavy loss on ITS owner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

REMEMBER THE DAY.-The first grand
excursion of the season will be given I'M
der the auspices of the Hook q Ladder
Company, on next Thursday, June 18th,
to that pleasa MT summer resort-the Alton
House. There will be dancing. base ball,
and croquet, for those who delight in
these amusements. We hope that our
citizens will show their gratitude to the
boys by giving them rousing crowd.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Juue 7th-Beef
Catte.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows: Best s5.62laas5 80; that generally rated
first quality IS. 714a$562k medium or goca faiS
quality 81 .50a$5 1211; ordinary thin Steers Oxen
and Cows $2.75a$4.25 Extreme range Of prices
s2.75a5.9O. Most of the sales were from
s3.75a s5.75 per 100 lbs. Trade has been fair gen
orally to-day, with prices small fraction off from
last weeks quotations about nc on the better
grades and shade more on others. The quality
does not average good it did last week. Total
receipts for the week 1895 head total sales for the
wee 1895 head
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There is a full supply OF
Sheep and Lambs ont he market this week, and
trade being rather slow, numbers will be left
unsold The quality of the offerings not as good
as last week. We quote Sheep at 2a411c; Lambs
at 411a7c per Id gross. Arrivals this week 6l02
head.
HoGs.-There has been fair supply this week.
with the quality fully as good as last week. The
demand has been fairly good, but at prices shade
of. We quote at 5a55sc per lib net. Arrivals this
;Wo1 oeek 50 so head.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-The Board
of Supervisors met Wednesday and elect
ed Mr.. R. B. Hundley Superintendent of
the Poor House for one year. to fill the
unexpired term of Mr.. Beard, resigned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF VIs1roRs
OF TnE D. D. & b. INsTITUT1oN.-Th
Board of Visitors of the D. d. & 3. Insti-
tuition met yesterday. All the officers of
tho ms titution were re elected.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

MOST EXCELLENT.--J. j. Atkins, Chief of Police
Knoxville, Tenn. writes: ''My family and are
beneficaries of your most excellent medicine,
Dr.. Kings New Dt scoyery for consumption; hav-
ing found it to be all that you claim for it, desire
to testify to its virtue. My friends TO whom have
recommended it, praise it at every opportunity
Dr., Kings New Discovery for Consumption is
guaranteed to cure Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Group and every affection of Throat,
Chest and Lungs. Trial Bottles free at Hughes
& Kobinsons Drug store, Large size 81.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

AN OLD CITIZEN SPEAKS.-Mr. J. M. Norris, an
Oldresident of Rome, Ca, says that he had been
badly troubled with Kidney Complaint for great
many years and with Eczema for three years; at
times could scarcely walk and had tried many
remedies without benefit, until he began taking
Electric Bitters and anainting his hands In, ti
with Bueklens Arnica Salve. This treatment
afforded him great relief and he strongly recon-
mends Electric Btters to all who suffer with Kid
ney Complaints or need Blood Purifier Sold by
Hughes & Robinson.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Au-
gusta county, Va, June 18th. 1886.
LADIES LIST
Baker, Kate Jackson, Emily
Campbell Mollie Lewis, Stella
Evans, Maria
GENTLEMEN.
Brian, Letcher Mundy, George
Booz j T Rose, William
Creay, George Rider John
Easily, 10 Saston, Ohas
FraySier, l. Walker, Adam
Hite, Frank
PACKAGE.
Rout
The above letters, if not called for within
thirty days, will be sent to the Dead Letter
Office. Parties calling for them will please
say they were advertised.
w 4 pTfIpLF ID N
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

1t will not disappont you. 1t is the best tonic
known for purifying the blood and building up the
health and strength For 25 years erySipelas
broke out in blotches on my face. found no cure
until used Parker's Tonic two years ago. 1t is
the medicine for NEE g. Ell.
mays i'm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

AUGUSTA GROWING RIcH.-The fol-
lowing we clip from the Ronceverte
News:
Augusta county is growing rich by de-
veloping her resources. New industrial
enterprises are established every year, and
more are constantly projected. Staunton
is the seat of several schools, an active
trade, and thriving manufactures. The
county rivals its capital by mining, manu-
featuring, and dairy enterprises; and the
community sets an example showing the
true remedy for hard times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

s-s-yA 11-~ -
Asa home remedy for throat and lung u
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is invaluable, Druggiss
now have Ayers Almanac. 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

The WAYNEsBoRO BRIDGE.-While
crossing the temporary foot bridge over
South River at Waynesboro last week.
Mrs. Ryan and one of her little children
fell from the plank walk. They were res
cued by Mr.. Hal Hurts and a colored boy,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

Ayers Sarsaparila stops the nauseous discharges
of catarrh and cures the complaint. 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11
D., D. & B. Institution.

The examinations at this institution
were held during the last week by persons
outside. the accuracy of the pupils
calling forth universal comment.
The Annual Concert, conducted by
Prof. A. J. Turner. was held Tuesday
night. The programme was an attrac-
tive one, consisting of instrumental (wind
and string) and vocal music, closing with
a most interesting exercise, from the girls,
in calisthenics.
Some very attractive voices were notice
able-Miss Lizzie Bolen's voice as exhib-
tied in ''Sweet Violets," was very mellow
and sweet; while in What are the Wild
Waves Saying" Miss Mary Grimaldi's
voice rang out with wonderful clearness.
s'Echos" was well received as rendered
by Miss Hattie Vass, Miss Grimaldi in
the rear OF she stage echoing. Master w.
I'll. Turner was in several pieces. This
young man plays on quite a number of
instruments in addition to being good
singer.
The vocal class rendered several pieces,
among them "Tenting on the old camp
ground" in highly creditable manner.
The most attractive feature being the
way in which they threw their whole soul
Unto the pieces. The house was very much
crowded, but under the direction of the
Officers of the institution a number were
provided with stools, and Others places for
landing, 80 that the order was exception
ly good considering the crowd. There
ere probably two causes inducing so
any people to attend this concert. One
s the good impression similar ones in
. past have made, and the other reason
probably desire to satisfy curiosity
th of which incentives in this case are
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

One drop of Stoaebraker's Flavoring Extracts
represents purity and strength combined. Uncork
a 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
Fer s1e By all frst-cass groeers Trade supplied by
STACK, SPITLER s. CO., staunton, Va.
may 2.-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

ave don't have to recommend rker's Hair
Balsan but once" writes MI. G. &. 8 lrgcr, drug
gist, Of Liberty, Y after that it stands on its
record,' 1t stops falling hair, restores ori.ina,
color, soFtness aad gloss Exceptionally clean,
prevents dandruff.
may2S-ln
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

Stonebraker's Horse Cattle Hog and Sheep Pow.
iers contain medicinal properties absolutely es-
sentlisl to the thrift and prosperity of your stock
they have been for sale throughout The United
states since 1919, and have always given satisac-
ton. Gon't let your stock get hide-bound and
shabby, the seed Of ninetenths of all diseases be-
GIN to sprout when stock get in this condition Ask
lof StoneOraker's the Oldest and best. Trade sup
piled by STACK, SPITLER & CO.
may 2Etf Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

Two thirds of the poultry raisers throughout the
West attribute their success to the frequent use of
Stonebrakers Chicken Powders. They make your
fowls healthy and strong, consequently they be-
ONE better layers and settlers. 25cts. Trade sup
piled by STACK, SPITLER s. CO.
may 21-tf Staupte..s asa.sss
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

BUCKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The Best Salve in the
world for Cuts, Bruises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns aud all Skin Eruptons, and positively cures
Piles, Or no pay required 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction OF money refunded. Price q
cents per box. For sale by G. S. Walker & Co..
mar Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

DEAR MOTHERS Your children will give 70
many thanks if you do not let them suffer with
pains, COLES and diarrh@as, even when babes
but relieve them with DR.. Fahrney's Teething
rup. Also facilitates difficult Teething. For
sale at Drug Stores june5ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

Call at the Augusta Shaving aud Hair Cutting
Saloon and get a frst-class Hair Cut and Dry
Shampoo for Christmas. Under the Bank corner
Main and Augusta SITS. Staunton.
declS GEO. c. ESPENSHIED, Prop.
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The slumbers of the virtuous are peaceful, so are
those OF the rheumatic Who uses Stonebraker's
Lniment. 25 cts. Trade supplied by
STACK, SPITLER & CO.
may 2l-tf Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

Co to ESPENSHIED'S if you want Nice Shave.
Hair Cut, or Dry Shampoo. Everything done up
First-Class Style at his place. dec1S.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-06-11

ExtrectVanilla, prepared by Berkeley s. Walters
the BEST in the city. ap24
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

King Ludwig, who was recently
deposed from the Bavarian throne,
committed suicide at 6 o'clock on
the evening of June 18th. He had
gone out for promenade in the
park Of the Berg Castle, accompa-
MED by DIR. Gudden, his physician.
The king suddenly threw himself
into Starnberg lake and was
drowned. The physician jumped
into the water to rescue the king
and was also drowned. There were
evidences that violent struggle
occurred in the lake between the
king and DR.. Gudden, in the en-
deavor of the latter to rescue his
patient. Many footprints were
seen in the soil at the bottom of
the lake, near where the bodies
were found, and there are several
bruises on DR.. Gudden's face, which
were probably made by the kings
finger nails. These signs show
beyond doubt that a struggle took
place. The king, before plunging
into the lake, Invested himself of
his two coats, which were found on
the bank and led to the discovery
of the bodies. There were a great
many persons in Bavaria who did
not believe King Ludwig crazy,
and there was some fear lest this
belief might give rise to a popular
revolution. The leaders of the
deposition movement were not
little alarmed at the situation. The
suicide will relieve them from any
further fears.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26
HON. N. O. BLANCHARD.

Thisgentleman is formally placed
before our readers In this issue of
the CHRONICLE as candidate for
Congressional honors. His an
nouncement will be found at the
head of our columns. It is not
necessary for him to receive an
introduction to our citizens. He
is well known to all, and many have
personal and pleasant acquain-
lance with him. As our member
Ia Congress during the past six
years he has done many kindly
acts to endear him to the people,
and as consequence his popularity
is something wonderful. The re-
quests and desires of rich and poor,
high and low, have alike been
promptly responded to by careful
and personal supervision. He has
been live and useful man to his
constituents, and, if he has made
any mistakes, his open and manly
statements have made his people
proud of him, and they will de-
iberate long before they supplant
him with another who may not
prove half so useful.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

Two Vicksburg editors INDUCED
in harsh language toward each
other last week, and then agreed
to settle their dispute by fighting
with Winchester rifles at the MUIR
derous distance of twenty PAGES.
Mr.. r. V. Booth rightly concluded
that they were too good and brave
men to be sacrificed in any such
barbarous manner, and had them
arrested by the sheriff. All honor
to Mr.. Booth for his action, and to
the editors who have sensibly mod
Grated in their tone toward each
other and now acknowledge that
they were two fools for ever resort
ing to such poor arbitrament.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1886-06-26

Mr.. A. E. Lemee, land agent at
Natchitoches, informs US that all
the railroad lands in township z,
range 2 west, have been applied
for by the financial agent of Jay
Gould, the railroad king. They
have been appraised at IS 80 per
acre, and after July LIST will be
sold to the first applicant for cash
at that price. When we take into
consideration that this is the town.
ship in which it is proposed to put
the court house, one is naturally
led to suspect somebody is at work
in the interest of the railroad, to
raise the value of their lands.
Wonder if these same lands will
be 30 valuable when the assessor
comes around ?