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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
Trial of ,IuO. X, Merris.

On election day, last November, there oc-
CURED in Port Republic, shooting ARRAY,
in which John X. Morris shot one Richard
Randol, with pistol, in two places, one
shot striking him in the hip, and the other
in the arm. Neither proved to be fatal,
however, although The shot il the hip was
quite serious. There was great excitement
at the time, there being large gathering
present, and cries were freely made of
'lynch!" chang him p but Mr.. Jos. S.
Strayer, who was deputized special consta-
BILE for the occasion, and as such arrested
Morris, arming his prisoner with a Ratchet
and himself with navy revolver, kept the
crowd ut bay, and prevented any violence.
The grand jury indicted Morris for malici-
Gus shooting with intent to kill, and at the
March term of the County Court he was
tried. His defence was that he had shot
Randol in self-defence, and he proved that
there had been an old grudge between them,
on account of Morris defence of his mother,
who had married Rando, against the brutal
treatment of Randol, and in support of this
be proved that on one occasion Randol had
thrown her down and standing upon her
hair had beaten her, and at the time of the
shooting she was at Morris house in Port
Republic for protection. On election day
Randol, having imbibed pretty freely of
some 'mountain dew" went to Port" and
publicly declared "that although sixty-five
years of age he had been rejuvinated to six
teen and could whip any man in town, and
also that if this interference in his family
did not cease somebody had to die. He
mounted his horse and rode around by Nor
ris' lot, who coming out of an clubhouse saw
Randol. Pistols were drawn Simultaneous
ly, but Morris was too quick for him. and
got in two shots to Randol's none. He was
taken from his horse and removed from the
scene of action. A large majority of the
jury was for verdict of mot guilty.; but
by way of compromise yielded to the mi
nority, and found Morris guilty of assault
and battery and fined him S.. Randol is the
son of the notorious "Jeff." Randol, who
was hanged in Port Republic before the war.
This case simply illustrates the danger of
lynch law, for but for the courage of Joseph
Strayer, the special constable, the frenzied
crowd weuld doubtless have taken Morris
life, who, as the evidence developed, clearly
acted in self-defenee. 1t should be stated
however, that only two or three persons saw
the shooting. and that consequently, the
crowd was in ignorance of the true facts of
the case, and would probably have acted
otherwise had they known them.
G. D. Harrison represented the State
Messrs. Strayer & Liggett defended the
prisoner.-Ro Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
Why the South is Solid.

The moment the North cease to be sac
tiopal the South will cease to be solid. But
as long as there is party of the North
which urges an interference in the local at
fairs OF the South which would be tolerated
by no northern community as applied to
itself, there will be found at the South the
first and highest of all motives for united
resistance-that of an inextinguishable
racehood. If the entire white population
of Mississippi could be By some miracle
transplanted elsewhere, and its place sup
piled by an equal number of white Repub-
licans from the Western Reserve Of Ohio,
the case would be newise altered. Within
a year the same antagonisms would spring
up, and the same need of self protection
would compel union Of the white maori
ty representing intelligence and property
against the black majority representing
ignorance and brute force. The Govern
ment cannot police the States. Name may
not make laws for Texas. Accepting Mr..
Halstead's figures and deductions as true,
is his party not taking, in the electoral
abuses he alleges, dose of its own med
iciueP This time, according to his plant,
it is Mr.. Halstead's OK which Is gored. But
during the years when the machine, which
works 80 i'll now, worked so well for the
Republicans, Mr.. Halstead saw nothing
amiss either in its construction or move
mant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL.

The high protective policy diminishes COM
merce. Retaliatory measures are becoming
features Of legislation, and must become hurt
full to the trade of any country which finds 1t
necessary 10 adopt them. There is now pend
ing proposition in the United States Senate
directing the Pre- sident to prohibit the impor-
tation of products OF foreign countries that dis
criminate against the products of the United
States.
The twentieth section of the law constitute
ing the Interstate Commerce Commission
authorizes the Commission TO require annual
reports from all carriers subject to Its authori-
ty, giving complete exhibit of the condition,
finances, and operations of the carrier. The
Commission is also empowered to fix the time
and prescribe the manner in which such re-
ports shall be made. 1t can also require
specific answers 10 all questions and, If con-
sidered practicable, it can also exact uni
formity in the manner in which the accounts
of the Companies shall be kept. The form Of
report has been prepared and is now under
consideration for final action.
Commenting on the necessity for such q
regulation. Brads'reeps remarks: within
month the financial public has seen two op.
posite tendencies-one, that of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company. full, complete and
accurate; and the latter, the Missouri Pacific
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
ParnaSSuS,

Mr.. Robert Campbell has moved his steam
saw-mill to the mountain land of Mr. D. L.
Snyder. A boarding house and cottages will
at once be erected at the newly discovered
"Heal'ng Fountains of Hankey.'
Messrs. Dudley Brothers, of Messy Creek,
started fine herd of cattle last week to their
ranges in Pocahontas, w. Va.
Miss Lizzie Byers lost valuable farm horse
last week.
MIR. Samuel Props. of Moscow. is still con-
fined to his room with a severe illness
communion service was held at Union
Presby church last Sunday. The pastor
was assisted by Rev. @. L. Bitter, of Augusta
Church.
The Rev. Mr.. Wheeler preached at the NJ. e
Church South at this place last Sunday. He is
the newly appointed pastor of this circuit. AT
Messy Creek church last Sunday, Rev. R. c.
Walker conducted the services.
Miss Zilla Wilson is visiting friends at Broad
way. Va.
Mrs. Laura Homan, nee Whitmore, has been
enjoying a visit among her many friends and
relatives here, and left on the 30th instant,
with her husband, Rev. q. o. Holman, for their
new charge at Cspon Bridge, West Va.
Stribling Springs have been sold by Major H.
NJ. Bell to Messrs. Stewart and Chichester OF
New York. These gentlemen, 1 learn. are ex-
perienced hotel men, and propose to open the
Springs this season. and that they will keep
them in first-cass style. The buildings will
be thoroughly repaired and the en- tire estab-
lishment furnished anew.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
statement, remarkable rather for what 1t does

statement, remarkable rather for what 1t does
not. than what 1t does, show to its own stock
holders and the public"
The reciprocity commercial treaty between
the Hawaiian Islands and the United States. is
gradually working the best results for the prod
ucts of both countries.
The total product of sugar in the Islands In
1873 was 3S, coo pounds. The crop of 1887,
was 240,0 900 pounds. The value at the first
named date was s94S,S79. The value of the
crop of 1887, was s9,27O ,O63. The whole export
from the Island is taken at San Francisco.
Under the operations of the treaty. the ex-
ports from the United States have largely in
creased. The articles exported are cotton
goods, animals, fsh, iron and steel, coarse
lumber and flour. When the treaty went into
effect, the export trade from the United States
to the Islands averaged in value 81, 272,949. For
1887. the average was So, go ,029.
According to recent decision of the Maine
Supreme Court, merchandise checked as per-
sonal baggage, relieves railroad of RESPONSE
bility of failure to transport it.
The people and the commercial interests of
Brazil are complaining of the policy of the
financial management OF the Government in
relation to foreign trade. The tendency has
been to increase the tariff on every species OF
pretext, and it is becoming intolerable- The
probable reduction on sugar imported from
Brazil into the United States will call for
corresponding reduction on some of our
exports TO that country, and this policy is
largely approved by popular sentiment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
He Got His Money.

MR.. ERAsTUs H. wooDsoN POCKETS THE 900
RECENTLY DRAWN BY HIM IN THE LOUISIANA
STATE LOTTERY,
well, got my money" The speaker was
Mr.. Erastus H. Woodson, the lucky young
cooper of this city, who held twentieth part
of the ticket that drew the capital prize $780,
00O) at the last drawing of the Louisiana Sta tie
Lottery, and he had called in to tell the Vir-
oinian about receiving the money.
81 received it this morning through the
Lynchburg National BANK" he CONT nued,
and have the certificates of deposit my
pocket" He didn't seem to be in the least
elated by his good fortune. He spoke of hav-
ing certificate for $4,000 with the same nom
chalence that man would mention a check
for Sl5.
"You left it on deposit then ?" he was asked.
Yes, that is, left $4,000 at the Lynchburg
National I deposited the remaining %, 900 in
the Commerce Bank here in the Virginian
building"
When ask ed as to his future plans. Mr. Wood
son said that he had not decided on any def
mite course; he would leavethe money in bank
for the present. He and and friend, he said,
were thinking of going into business in a
small way, but his share in the enterprise
would only require few hundred dollars, and
the probability was that he would leave the
bulk Of his money on deposit until he saw an
opening to invest it to better advantage.
Mr. Woodson says that he is stone-cutter
as well a cooper, and having two good
trades is very we'll fortified against the vicissi
tudes of fortune whatever may betide. He is
worthy young man of good character and
comfortably supports an aged father. to whom
he seems much attached.-Lynchburg Tirgir-
i01
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

WAINESbOhOs April 1000
Last Friday night the Masonic Hall was
crowded to its utmost capacity by friends and
patrons of the Valley Female Seminary of this
place to witness the Musical. Callsthenic, and
Fan drill exercises. all of which were very
creditably executed. The young ladies all
looked charming in their beautiful costumes.
Nearly all of our merchants have received
their Spring and Summer goods Judging
from the large quantity purchased, they evil
IDENTIFY think times will be better and money
more plentiful.
Houses for rent are very scarce, and the rent
asked for those that are vacant is high enough
for large city. Building lots are few and
high.
Monday the young ladies of the Valley SEMI
nary "excurted" 10 the University, where they
spent the day sightseeing.
Most of our farmers are nearly done with
their Spring blowing. Wheat is looking
splendidiy in this neighborhood.
Mr.. B. F. Smith, having sold his well-known
horse, "Fairlight," to some parties in Clarke
county, Va, some days ago, has just re. urned
from De Kalb, Ill.,, where he purchased fine
Percheron from w. L. Elwood, Esq, the we'll
known stock man. This horse, "Pollux," is a
beautiful dark grey, thee years old, and
weighs I,750 TBS. Mr.. Smith also purchased
Thoroughbred black lilly, TWO years old,
weight 1,500 lbs.
Measles is prevailing to great extent in this
neigh oorhood. and has caused several deaths
Rev. Jas. Willis, of your city, in town
Sunday on his way from Bethlehem, where he
had been conducting the Easter services.
MIR. and Mrs. j. b. Levy, Mrs. II. NJ. Daniel,
and Mr.. John Pendleton, all OF Louisa Court
house, were in town few days last week.
Misses Edna Uncommon, of Leroy, Va, and
Matte Craig. of Mt. Meridian, visiting
Miss Bette LoSban.
Miss Bertha HenkeI spent the Easter holi-
days with her father. She was accompanied
by Miss Lillian Rinker, school mate. They
returned to the Staunton Female Seminary
this morning.
NJ. w. Magruder. a former pupil at the Fish
burne Military School, but now student at
W & L. University was in town last week.
Mr.. T. B. Gallaher, employed with the e. &
Q. at Newport News, is at home on leave of
absence
Atwood Ellis, Esq, who has been in Texas
several years, returned few days ago to visit
his parents and friends.
Miss Sailie E. Fry, of Newton. N. c., who
has been visiting her uncle Philip Killian,
Esq, left for home few days ago.
LAURENCE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. E. Smith Dinkle, OF Bridgewater, Rock
ingham county, an experienced and competent
jeweler has purchased the stock OF jewery in
the store of the lats A. A. Cone on Main street.
Mr.. Dinkle Is mo- only an expert jewe.er, but
a reliable and honest business man who will
sustain the reputation for honest dealing
which characterized his late lamented pred
ecesso.
The Grand Lodge of the 1. o. o. f. will meet
in Lynchburg on the 10th instant. Mr.. W. I.
McCue has been elected by the Stanton Lodge
No. As as its representative to the Grand Lodge.
Mr.. Adolph Snyder, of the Woodstock Vir-
ginian was il the city on the I'd and 5rd inst,
visiting friends and relatives.
MIR. N NJ. Warner is now taking vacation OF
Is days, during which he will engage in pisca-
torial sport, and will probably rob all the
streams he will visit of their bass and other fine
fish. During his absence, his duties as one Of
the mail carriers of this city will be performed
by Mr.. Edward Bryan.
On last Wednesday Mr.. VIM. g. Andes, who
lives near Salem Church In this county, was
paralyZed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

HER HUSBAND BURIED AND ACKNowLEDG-
MENTS OF KINDNEsS-Mrs. Tinor, the widow
OF the stranger whose sudden death was an
bounced last week. reached Stanton before
the burial of her husbln nd, which occurred on
the morning of the Goth ultirno. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. DR.. Gardner
in the Hoover House where she was stopping.
There a full delegation of the Knights OF
Pythlas and several ladies and gentlemen pres
emit. At the cemetery, DR.. Gardner conducted
the religious ceremonies, and Capt F. B. Berk-
eley, on behalf of the Knights. read the ritual
-erv ices OF the order.
Mrs. Tinor returned to Cincinnati on the S0th
She desires to express her sincere thankfuiness
to DIR. Gardner, the members of knight Of
Pythias to Capt. Waters Mr.. and MIS-. Hoover
Esquire J. M. Licklte Drs. a. M. and II. Il
Henkel. and all whose sympathizes and kind
ness she received in the sorrowful affection
through which she was called to pass. Under
the most distressing surroundings she found
herself alone and among strangers, but they
were more than friends in those, the saddes
hours Of her life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
WaynesborO'
A NEW RAILROAD BRIDGE-THE CHURCHES
SUNDAY-NEw GOODS ARRIvING-THE
SCHOOLS.

SCHOOLS.
Correspondence of The SPECTATOR.
April 3, 1883.
Part of the new Iron bridge soon to be put in
by the c. & o. R'y in place of the wooden one
long in use across South river at this point has
arrived and been unloaded.
Rev. j. F. Baggs has been returned as pastor
of the Methodist church for another year. All
are pleased.
The services at the churches Sunday morn
ing were largely attended. Excellent ser mons
were preached and good music rendered. Prof.
NJ B. Corse, of the FIshburne Military Schoo l,
sang Jesus, Lover of my SOUL" at the Presby-
terrain church and received well merited at.
tention.
Misses Craig and McConmon from near Har-
riston. are visiting Miss Bette Lobban.
Nearly all of our merchants have returned
from Baltimore, and the clerks are having a
busy time OF it opening new goods.
Monday, holiday was given by the schools on
account of Easter. About thirty OF the young
ladies of the Valley Seminary visited Char
lottesville and the University. They were &C.
companied by Mrs. Winston and several assis-
tants.
A most pleasant entertainment consisting of
calisthenics, Rotations, and dialogue inter.
spersed withfmusicss--was given at the Masonic
Hall last Friday evening by the young ladies
of the VALLEY Seminary" Rev. Mr.. Cooke,
pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisting
The programme was short, but well rendered
First came the junior class of calesthenics
which was very entertaining; A duet -
Criollos." was then rendered by the principal
Mrs. winston, and music teacher, Prof. Boil
ling. and very much enjoyed; next was reel
tatlon, Bachelor Sale" by Miss Alice Farmer
which received a decided encore: following
came duet. vienna Galop," by Miss Palmer.
and Prof. Boiling, receiving many deserved
compliments. The Fan drill, which was then
given in two acts by the senior calisthenic
class, was the feature of the entertainment
Both acts were enthusiastically applauded and
every effort made By the audience to induce
repetition, but in vain. a chorus. Happy and
Light" was then sung very sweetly by Misses
Ellis, Crump, Guy and Ham. A dialogue,
"Train to Mauro,'' rendered by Misses Guy and
F. Farmer. and Master James Winston ended
the programme. All three did well.
Both patrons and pupils have cause to con-
graduate themselves that they are in, the
hands of such skilled and accomplish ed in
structors and of those who, while keeping them
strictly in the line of duty, do all they can 10
make them happy, B.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
The best Chilled Pillow on the market for sale
by Baker & 8 rown,

CAPTAIN j. T. LoNG.-The Stanton Cas-
works management have called Captain Long
to become Superintendent of their works in
place of Mr.. R, NJ. Hardy resigned. The wa
ter-works of all cities should have attractions
for visitors and afford opportunities to all for
a few minutes of recreation and pleasant pass
time. AS Superintendent of the city water
works he has been competent and, faithful
officer. During his term, much of his time
has been occupied with the additional duty
that the electric plant has required, but at all
times his courtesy and attention to visitors at
the water works has been marked and highly
appreciated by them. In the rambles around
the city the water-works afford one of the
most attractive places for rest as well as inter-
est in observing the quiet working of the
splendid machinery which is instrumental in
comforting chisf blessing upon the city and
its Inhabitants.
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THE EASTER GERMAN.-The large dining
hall of the Va. Hotel was tastefully arranged
Tuesday night for the Easter festivities of the
Stanton German Association. About TWEEN
ty couples were present, Capt. Terry, Com
mandant of the Staunton Male Academy corps
Of Cadets. leading the dance.
Mesdames ]. D. Crowle, and w. L. Olivier of
the city, and w. H. Sale of Capon Springs
chaperoned the occasion of joyous pleasure,
which continued to a late hour, and in which
beauty and gallantry added their chkms to
the delightful scene.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
COMMISSIONER OF REvEN1rr

respectfully announce myself a Candidate
for reflection to the office of Commissioner OF
The Revenue for the city of Staunton. During
my term of office, have done all in my power
TO protect the interests of the city and protect
The individual rights of citizens. In asking nv
fellow citizens to return me to office, pledge
the same fidelity to duty as 1 have endeavored
to render in the past.
mar tide IT. J. CRoyyDER
We are authorized to announce W.H.GOODE
for the office of Commissioner of Revenue for
the city of stanton. feb 29-tde
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Commissioner OF the Revenue for the City
OF Staunton. IL. W. abby.
feb 29-tde. -
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PORTRAIT OF HON. SAMUEL PRIcE.-Miss
Daisy Feamst daughter of Mr.. Thomas l.
Feamster of Lewisburg, West Va, a pupil OF
Miss Halves, teacher OF drawing in, the Lewis
burg Female INSTITUTED" has executed life
size crayon- portrait of the late Hon. Samuel
Price of Lewisburg, of which the Independent
says
We do not profess to be judge of such
things but we thought it an admirable picture
of Gov. Price, the best we ever saw of i'm and
we think it will be generally SO regarded"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

He Is Now THE FELLOW OF Miss Eel
Lows.-It is reported Miss Cora Belle Fell
lows was married to her Indian lover
Chaska at Swift Birds camp, on Cheyenne
Agency on the evening of the gath ult., the
ceremony having been performed by mis-
sionary of the Episcopal Church in the pres
ence of large number of the Sioux
braves and squaws and few government
attaches of the reservation. Chaska is not
a full blooded Indian nor the worthless vaga-
boud that he has been painted. Miss Eel
lows, or rather Mrs. Compbell, for the lat
ter is said to be Chaska's modern name, was
highly incensed when shown by courier
the newspaper report of her intended mar
riage containing reference to Chaska as a
shift ess Indian of thievish proclivities.
She told the courier to inform any one who
asked for Information that Chaska is man,
and not dude.