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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
PURYEAR TO HANG.
FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER IN THE FIRST
DEGREE.

PETERSBURG, May %.
The argument in the case of the Common
wealth Us. Holmes R. Puryear, indicted for
the murder of his young wife, Emma L.
Puryear, in Dinwiddie county, on the 18th
day of June last was concluded in the Cir
cult Court of Prince George county, to
which jurisdiction the case was removed,
about IL O'Clock this morning, and the pa
pers given to the jury. The testimony in
the case was commenced on the 9th day of
May, with about sixty witnesses summoned,
and was not concluded until Wednesday,
the 10Th instant. Elaborate instructions
were given by Judge Hancock, and on
Thursday the argument was begun, which
consumed three days. The prosecution and
defense were conducted with great vigor
and ability, and the case in all respects is
one of the most noted in the criminal an
nails of the South Side in recent years. Pur-
year himself occupied the witness-stand for
nearly three days, during which time he
gave succinct history of the later years
of his life and of all the facts connected
with the crime with which he was charged.
He was subjected to rigid cross examina-
ton by the prosecution, and some facts un-
favorable to his case were elected from him.
Among these was the acknowledgment that
before the death of his wife he had engaged
himself to be married to another woman.
The jury, after an absence of about one
hour, brought in verdict of murder in the
first degree. The verdict caused no sur
prise among those who had heard the evil
dence. The prisoner himself, indeed, man.
Tested little or no feeling.
Emma Puryear died on the 18th day of
June, 1885, at her home in Dinwiddie, as
declared in the indictment, from the effects
of dose of strychnine administered in a
glass of whiskey toddy by her husband.
The case created great excitement in the
county at the time, and Puryear would have
been lynched but for the timely precautions
of Sheriff Gillian, who took him from the
Jail, kept him under guard in the woods all
night, and then brought him to Petersburg,
where he has been kept in Jail eyer since.
When the jury had rendered their YER
dict, which Puryear heard without finch
ing. Mr.. r. T. Wilson, one of his counsel,
rose and moved the Court to set aside the
verdict on the ground that it was contrary
to the law and evidence. Judge Hancock
thereupon announced that he would hear
argument on the notion on Monday morn
ing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
\ MorHER's TERRIBLE DEEp.-In III

A MOTHERS TERRIBLE DEED.-In Lin
coin county, W. Va, on Monday. night of
last week, Mrs. Margaret Donnau, widow,
became insane from religious fanaticism, and
said that she had been called upon by the
Lord to sacrifice the lives of herself and her
three children to satisfy the divine wrath
With large carving knife she made her
way to the room occupied by her three
daughters, aged 10, 10 and years, cut the
throat of each, and plunged the blade into
her own heart. The bodies were discover
ed Tuesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
WATERsPoUT NEAR ABINGDoN.-On last

WATERsPoUT NEAR ABINGDoN.-On last
Sunday evening in Washington county, a
waterspout on the premises of Mr.. Whitaker
struck his Tobacco 2-barn and threw it with
such force against his house as to drive the
latter down the bank of the creek fully ten
feet into the swollen waters. In the house
were Whitaker, his wife, four or five small
children, and Miss Jennie Mengle, a young
lady and neighbor, who had taken refuge
from the storm with them. Mr.. Whitaker
in his efforts to secure the inmates of his
house, had his jawbone broken by falling
timbers, and all the members of his family
were more or less injured. Miss Mengle
was drowned. Three mules and a horse in
the barn were also drowned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
SAMUEL J. RANDALL, ESQ"

THE LATE Mrs. GEORGE II. PENDLEToN.
AS mentioned in the Sun yesterday Mrs.
George Fl. Pendleton, wife of the United
States minister to Germany, was accident
ally killed in Central Park, New York, on
Thursday, by runaway accident. She
was out driving with her daughter, Miss
Jennie Francis Pendleton. The horse ran
away and as the driver could not recover
control of him Mrs. Pendleton and her
daughter jumped out. Mrs. Pendleton
struck on hard pavement and fell heavily
against the pebbled gutter and was almost
instantly killed. Her daughter was more
fortunate, as,she fell upon grass plot, and
though badly hurt, her injuries will not
prove fatal. Mrs. Pendleton left her hus-
band in Berlin two months ago TO go to
New York with her daughter to attend the
funeral of her daughter-in law, Mrs. Frank
K. Pendleton. She had cabled her hus
band shortly before the accident that she
and their daughter would rejoin him in two
weeks. They were staying with MIR. Frank
K. Pendleton, at No. 105 East Thirty fifth
street, New York. The announcement Of
Mrs. Pendleton's death created great deal
of sorrow in Baltimore, where she has a
number of relatives and many friends. She
was daughter of Francis Scott Kee, author
of the "Star Spangled Banner, "and was born
in Baltimore. She was niece Of Chief
Justice Taney's wife, and sister of Philip
Barton Key, who was killed by Gen. Sick
les.-BaH. Sun Of Saturday.
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IF You Have a Good Thing Save It,"

There is much wisdom in this aphorism,
and it would be we'll for the people if they
would retain in office those who have
proven themselves honest, capable, and
faithful. 1t is not to be expected that
even the best ofice-holders can please
every one, and it should not be their pur-
pose to do SO, but to discharge the duties
of their offices with fidelity and imparti-
ality, without fear, favor, or Affection
They should steer their official course by
the pole-star of duty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
'ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH, DEAR
FRIENDS, ONCE MORE"
STAND sHo ULDER TO SHOULDER IN oBEDI-
ENcE To THE CALL OF YOUR PARTY.

It is the duty of every Democrat who &C.
knowledges allegiance to his party to rally
with enthusiasm to the support of the NOM
inees of his party. This duty is demanded
at this time not only for the success of his
party, but for the interests and prosperity
of the city. No Democrat is excusable for
failure to vote, and those who vote for
the opponents of the Democratic nominees
are culpable of great wrong. Those who
support the Democratic nominees, whether
they be their first choice or not, will have
the gratifying consciousness that they have
performed their patriotic duty, whilst those
who fail to do SO will have cause to regret
their action, and will lament it when too
late to be remedied.
in the discharge of the duty devolving
upon the voter in selecting officers, merely
personal friendships and preferences should
be entirely discarded, and he should look
wholly to the success of his party and the
interests of his city.
In making the nominations, by primary
election, each voter can vote for his pref
erence, and it is by that means that the
choice of the majority is fairly obtained,
and as the majority should rule, it is the
duty of all, not only to aequiesce in such
nominations, but to give them cordial
and earnest, and patriotic and enthusiastic
support. The voter who supports those OF
his personal preference on the ticket nomi-
mated, deserves but little credit; but the
voter who gives his cordial support to those
who are not of his personal choice, deserves
great credit for he thereby does virtuous
and patriotic act-he makes personal sac.
rifce for the public good.
On yesterday, the Democrats turned out,
and, by primary election, nominated g
ticket, and now it is the duty of every Dem.
ocrat to work for the success of that ticket
from this time till the close of the polls or
Thursday evening. The Importance of the
result of this election cannot be estimated
Every Democrat should be working mar
from now till the close of the polls in the
interests of the success of the Democratic
ticket and the prosperity of the city.
In this contest, there should be no desert
ers.. but every Democrat should be no
only a. brave and faithful soldier, but /:
'ehero in the strife.'' Rally round tn,
Democratic flag, stand shoulder to shoulder
move in solid column, eight the goct
fight" of Democratic 'sfaith," and thu
''crown of victory" will be won. Rally
with enthusiasm to the support of the fol
lowing ticket nominated yesterday at thu
primary election
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

ERUPTION OF MT. ErNA-A dispatch
from Catania, Sicily, under date of last
Thursday, says that the eruption of Mount
Htna is increasing in proportions, and there
is serious danger to the town of Monte Rosso
from the flow of lava. Measures are being
taken for the rescue of the inhabitants.
Vast columns of fame are issuing from the
crater of the volcano and present most
imposing spectacle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
A Wee Bit of a Child.
TEN YEARS OF AGE TEN INCHES IN LENGTH,
AND WEIGHS FIVE PopNDs.

CHATTANOOGA, May ia family by
the name johnson recently moved here from
South Carolina. Their child ten years of
age, is a phenomenon. When born the
child could be hid in quart cup. Noyit
is but ten inches in length and weighs but
five pounds. The body of the child is reg
ularly formed except the head, which is out
of proportion with the body. The child's
parents are of ordinary size and medium
height, and none of the other children are
in any way uniformed. This dwarf is an
idiot, and requires the closest attention.
The statement as to the age seems incredi-
BILE, but your correspondent was informed
by the parents, that it could be verified.
This is supposed to be the smallest dwarf
in existence. Its name is George Washing
ton Jefferson Lincoln Grant johnson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

A YOUNG LADY COMMITS SUICIDE.-NIiss
Jennie Anderson, of Grayson county, COM
mitted suicide, by drowning herself at Gar
rison's ford, New River, one day last week.
The actual cause is not known, but bad
health and deep grief at the death of two
brothers, is believed to have actuated her
in taking the rash step. The poor, unfor-
tunate girl was of highly respectable
family and was herself beloved by all who
knew her. The ford, where she destroyed
her life, is five miles from her home. The
body has rot been found, so says the Gray
son Gazette of last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

CUT HIS WIFE FOR REFUSING TO GIVE
HIM MoNEY.-In Charlottesville, last Tues
day night Dave Oppenheim, in a quarrel
with his wife, which grew out of her ref usal
to give him money, drew pocket knife and
cut cash in her face, extending from her
forehead to her jaw. Oppenheim was ar
rested. He was under the influence of
whisky.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

EMBEzzLEMENT AND BIGAMY.-W. ID.
Hammond, of Richmond, Va, wanted for
embezzlement, was CAP tured near Lynch
burg last Tuesday nj yht. After hearing
before the Police Court he acknowledged
that he has two wives living, o. 10 Rich
mond and one in Campbell county. He is
held for the Richmond authorities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

IMPORTANT TO KNIGHTS OF LABOR
Montreal, May 21.-Bishop Fabre has re-
fused to consider the proposed amend
ment to the Knights Of Labor constitution
offered by the delegation on revision. He
says that the spirit Of the society is against
rules of the Roman Catholic Church, and
that those members who persist in joining
the Knights of Labor must suffer ex-com-
munication. This caused great excitement
among the Knights here, as over 1900 of
the organization belong to- the Catholic
Church
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

MRS. PENDLETON KILLED BY AN ACCT
DENT.-Mrs. Alice Pendleton, 81 years old
wife of ex-Gov. Pendleton CT Ohio, and pre-
sent minister to Berlin, was thrown from
her carriage while driving in Central Park
Thursday afternoon. The result was COM
pound fracture of the skull and concussion
of the brain, from which she died ten min
utes after the accident.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

LOSSES BY sTRIKEs.-Advices to Brad
streets show that at 90 industrial centres
north of the Ohio, east of and including st.
Louis, the loss of wages through strikes
since May has aggregated $3,000,009 of
receipts by employers So, $780, 900, and of
future contracts due to probability of labor
troubles 1874. 100000, of which $50, 400 900
alone refers to deferred or cancelled build
inc contracts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

ESCAPED FROM JAIL.--On Tuesday
evening, the 18th inst, John White, who
was confined in the Jail of Greenbrier
county, w. Va, on the charge of having
stolen a horse from Mr.. Jas. M. Myles, of
that county, made his escape from the Jail.
The jailor discovered in few minutes that
White had escaped, and saw him fleeing up
a hill in the town of Lewisburg few hun
bred yards from the Jail, but he lost sight of
him and he made his escape without being
captured. The Sheriff of that county offers
reward of $25 for his capture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

The coal miners at Cumberland, after a
three months strike and a loss of wages
amounting to two hundred thousand dol
lars, have gone to work again on precisely
the same terms that existed at the time they
first struck. But this is not the worst. A
large number of them have been perma-
nently discharged, and will have to seek
employment elsewhere. What they have
made by the strike only striker can tell.-
Aler. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

The present unsettled condition of the
labor market entails the prodigious loss of
at least $500, 600 day on the workingmen
of the country. What the loss to employ
ers is we have no means eff estimating; but
the total on both accounts is appalling. The
advice of Mr. Arthur, of the engineers
Brotherhood, and of Mr.. Powderly, should
be carefully considered before strikes are
INDUCED, for they often prove to be costly
luxuries. Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
Safe and Wise Rule.

to have honest, capable, and faithful men
in Office, it is wise for them to retain them
in Office, for the offices are not intended for
the benefit Of the Office holders, but of the
people whose interests they are intended to
subserve. 1t is good and safe rule to let
"well-enoughn alone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

The Norfolk county truckmen never
knew greater cabbage season than the
present. 1t is amazing to see the ship
ments now going off daily. Mr.. H. D.
Van Wyck set out the largest area in the
county. He put 100000 plants on his
four farms, and expects to market over a
a million AMI quarter heads.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
GladStOne's Thanks.


WASHINGTON, May a4.-Representative
Samuel j. Randall to-day received the fol-
lowing, in reply to cablegram sent to Mr.
Gladstone by the public meeting held in
this city recently, of which Mr.. Randall
was chairman, and which expressed full
sympathy with Gladstone and his report
for Home-rule for Ireland:
"WRITEHALL, 10 DOWNING ST. May J.
sDEAR SRI am desired by Mr.. Glad
stone to thank you for the telegram you have
been good enough to send him, conveying to
him the congratulations and approval of the
meeting held at Washington on the goth
ult., and am to assure you that the many
evidences MI Gladstone has received from
America, of sympathy and appreciation in
connection with the proposals for the future
government of Ireland, are great source
of encouragement and support to Her
Majesty's government. / remain, dear Sin,
Yous respectfully,
81. M. CARMICHAEL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

KILLED ON THE RAILRoAD.-On Monday
morning last Mr. Geo. Wommack, of Alder
son, son of Mr.. W. W. Wommack, who for
merly resided near Frank ford, in this coun-
ty, was killed by railroad accident near
Stretcher's Neck tunnel. He was fireman
on freight train, and the train ran against
large rock that had fallen on the track,
derailing the engine and causing Mr.. Wom-
mack to lose his life. He was about 81
years of age and single man. His parents
have the sympathy of the community
Greenbrier ". Ta.) Indep endent.
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AN UNPRECEDENTED STORM DanriUe,
Ind, May 24.-A terrible wind and rain
storm passed over this (Hendricks) county
yesterday afternoon, doing great damage.
Many cattle and horses were killed by fall
ing trees. Hail-stones fell measuring two
inches in diameter to depth of six inches.
Many houses had all the windows torn out
by the hail. The greatest damage is to the
growing wheat crop, now in full head,
which was wholly destroyed along the track
of the storm. No lives were lost so far as
known, but several houses were blown
down
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

ACQUITTAL OF MARKS AND BREEDLOvE.
AT Lexington, Rockbridge county, Wyatt
Marks and Claiborne Breedlove, charged
with the murder Of Addison Withers in
March, 1885, were hoaorably acquitted
Thursday afternoon before the examining
magistrate. The innocence Of the accused
was fully established.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

jury in the Hastings Court in Richmond
last Wednesday found Charles Shaw, the
burglar, guilty of shooting Police Sergeant
Brooks, and fixed his punishment at eight
years in the penitent;ary. The accused has
not yet been tried for breaking into
Schmidt's Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

DEATH OF MISS FoLsoM's GRANDFATHER,
Colonel John B. Folsom, grandfather Of
Mis-, Frankie Folsom, whom it is said Presi-
dent Cleveland is to.marrr, died Wednesday
at Folsomdale, Erie co lnty, N. Y. He had
been an invalid for several years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

ELECTION OF BIsHoPs.-On Tuesday of
last week, the General Conference of the
M. E. Church South ia session in Rich
mond elected four Bishops as follows =
Rev. DR.. W. w. Duncan, of s. c.; Rev.
DIR. Chas. B. Galloway. of Miss; Rev. DIR.
Eugene r. Hendrix, Of Missouri; and Rev.
Jos. Key, Of Georgia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

DEATH OF DIR. DIo LEwIs.-Dr. Dio
Lewis, the author and reformer, died at his
home at YonAers, N. Y, at o'clock Fri
day morning from erysipelas, after an ILL
ness of two n three days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

ACCIDENT ON THE N. & W. Ron Mon.
day morning last as west bound freight train
was descending the grade east of Pulaski
Station, the box car next TO the engine jump
ed the track and caused a wreck of nearly
the whole train. Sixteen cars were totally
destroyed and two brakesmen had their legs
broken. The track was much damaged and
trains were delayed about five hours
WWhepiLe EaterDrise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
arrauts have been issued in St. Loui

the arrest of four anarchists, F. H. Bergge-
man, Martin Frank, Otto Fricke and
Gotlieb Jeborossky, charged with introduc-
ing at an unlawful assemblage resolutions
indorsing the actions of their Chicago
brethren during the Haymarket riot The
men were arrested Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

STRUCK BY Unconstitutional N.
j., May 23.-I. W. Heulings Sons planning
mill, at Fork Landing near here, was struck
by lightning last night and burned to the
ground Loss $4,000; insurance $4,000.
Sunbury, Pa, May 23.-During heavy
thunder storm this evening the house of a
man named Shipe, about two miles from
this place, was struck by lightning. Two
children were injured, one quite seriously.
Philadelphia, May 23.-The barn of Mrs.
Vandergrift. near Red Lion, Bucks county,
was struck by lightning last night and de-
stroyed, with it's contents. Five horses and
nine COWS persisted in the flames. Loss
S., 900; insured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

SIGNIFICANT.-While there has been an
increase in the pig iron product of Southern
States in the last six years of S15, 1874 tons,
there has been decrease in tie Northern
States in the last four years of YES, 118
TINS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette, under date of the 2snd
inst, says
A gentleman from Richmond here to-day
says that the object of the SO called work.
ingmen's political movement in that CITY
turns out to be to elect some of the worst
republicans there to municipal offices, and
that it has already even before the election,
practically petered out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

RESIGNATION OF Rev. DR.. w. w. BEN
METAL the meeting Wednesday night
OF trustees of Randolph Macon College, To-
Gated at Ashland, Va, the resignation of DR..
W. W. Bennett as president was accepted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
T AND SALE.

i AND SALEs
BY virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Court of
Augusta at the May and November terms, 1885
ID the suit of Jordan VS.. Harm an and ais, we
will sell at public auction in front of the Court
house, in Staunton, on
Saturday, the 5th Day of June. 1885,
a valuable tract of land, containing
254 Acres,
situated on Lewis Creek, about two miles
north east of Staunton, and known as Red
Bud, upon which John N. Opie nov iesides.
This land is of excellent quality. and has
spring water in every field, and has on it
dwelling house. new Switzer
barn, two tenement houses, and other neces-
sary buildings. Also large orchard of choice
fruit This tract would NIKE a fine stock and
dairy farm.
The slate-qnarry. embracing ten acres, is not
included in this sale.
TERMS OF SALE Enough in C sh to pay the
costs OF sale and costs of petition of Hutchin-
sons Admir- and the residue in three equal an
uuai payments bearing interest from the nth
day OF April 1888. for which the purchaser will
execute his bonds with approved security and
the title will be retained as ultimate security.
rhis land will be put up at s32 so per acre. the
did of NJ. e. Miller, aud is again offered by
order of said court, at May term, 1886.
II. l.. PARRISH,
Il. NJ. COCHRAN, Jr,
Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

George Fl. lines, colored teacher in the
Steelton, (Pa.) schools, announces himself
candidate for Lieutenant Governor on the
republican ticket,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

PowDERLY's LAST REsoRT.-Scranton
Pa, May 24.-Mr. Powderly said before
starting for Cleveland that he would urge
in the convention that hereafter no strike
shall be ordered unless majority of the
workingmen shall so decide by secret ballot,
and even this ought not to be resorted to
until all other efforts to reach settlement
have failed. He say workingmen will vote
according to sense of right if left free to
act by themselves, but are apt to be iDfiu-
enced by demagogue in open meeting
POwderly believes in boycotting to a GER
tain. extent. He says in one sense every
body is boycotter. We boycott foreign
goods by the tariff, and shall probably be
boycotters to some degree until the golden
rule is established.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
From washington.

Subsidy defeated-PensiOn Bill passed
by the Senatc-TrOuble with Canada
The President has bought country
residence-Death of Mrs. Pendleton-
Reports from the Judiciary Commit
tee of which Tucker is Chairman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

Don CARLOS WILL GIVE TROUBLE
Paris, May 22.-Don Carlos has published
to the throne of Spain. He declared that he
will never renounce his own rights to the
throne.