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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
SPIRITS HELPKD RIu TO u.rru,, WIZ,

william Henry Livingstone, who dsed in Newark on
February 1885, possessed property In ,h. otv xa,th
$4,000 will dated January IA 1881 beou.athed
oil his property 20 his daughter Lillian Bella Ths
daughter was support Mira wiliismx the mother O, "a.
tssator's dead wife. Mira Mary II. Middieditch the
tesstors sister, with neces and nephewA be-.
the trfs Of the begun 10 the Orphans Court az
Newark, yesterday. In HIS opening. Francis E Marsh
aid that he proposed show that there conspiracy
suone the wlliamses 10 influence Livingstone whose
mind had become weakened by the excessive opium
and uouoY that on occasion he WAS taken by Mrs
Williams 70 splrituslisuc medium and there persuaded
that conyersnE with his dead wife. Who
tsAed 70 take good OF mamma long as shs
ivea' The spirit OF infant daughter also con-
jused up say; Papa. papa Oh papa always be good
- grandma whsn Livingstone died. Mr. Msrsh alleged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08

the fact was concealed his sister, Charles W. fyer
NewYsrk insurance agent, testified that LVins,.ono
tod him that he had been TO see spiriiuaiisnc me'u
in Forty sxthst. this city and that his wie nsu
cot a Other witnesses testified the peculiar ociusohs
Of Mr. Livingstone. The wiz be continued 'ouA'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
"The Highest Authorities
Unanimously Endorse
BRlINERD 4 ARM>TR0NG'S

thiauin< Asiattc Dles.
ROPE SILK, a large. loosely
twisted thread, u a Wash
Six" AMI Is prodncei Ia all
the cOioriDgs OF Brainsrd a.
Armstrong; rnfading Asiatic
Dye. As In the pro fuctiOn OF
Brslne-i q Armstrong :
"out,ine Embroidery, "Filo. 4"
"Twistet Embroidery" an
Fillirg silks" WORTH
LESS MJTAT IONS o.
ROPE SILK have already au.
pearei In the psrset
see that every slS Elm bear.
the name of the Brainerd a.
ArmsfrGnsCo.. and the trade
mark !" Asiafic Dyes"
469 BROADWAY. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
RKOOKLYN.

The Brooklyn Home for Consumptives Is founded
for the benefit Of consumptve patients whose cases
arc serious TO preclude them from admission to
the average hospital BY unfortunate orror 10 was
said In The Tribune Sunday that the Home was
for consumptives whose cases were not sufficiently
acute mako them proper subjects for hospitals The
truth is Just the reverse
Ahmony and counsel foe granted yesterday
In suit of Mary Elizabeth Lake for limited divorce
ffom Aaron f. Lake, OF Mariners Harbor, S. l., on
account of alleged cruelty.
Evidence was taken by Surrogate Lott yesterday in
the of the Will of John J. Wimurt, who died
March IL and loft all estate of $4,000. Tho bulk
OF IL left 10 his widow and daughter, Cornelis
HIS son, John H., who received II 900 and some bonds
contests the egaces the ground OF undue influence
Dr. storrs called on Mayor Chaplin yesterday and
formally accepted the office of Park Commissioner
ne also took the oath CT Office.
Police Commissioner Bell asked the Aldermen yes
scray Tor authority 10 increase the police force from
300 to 1,o00
An italian laborer named Carmen Msrtno was
Nued on sunday night the track Of the Tong Island
Railroad at Atlantic and East New.York ayes. and
Alfonso Duraz, who was with him. had HIS right arm
eris1el They were struck by Rapid Transit Engine
No 1cS
Francis Maynard. age sixtyeigf : who lived at ~.
200 cambridge ST.. vas fund lying IN the ward dead
yesterday morning II Is thought that he Jumped
from thiId-story wirdcw, as he was slightly inssn,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
HIOH.PRICED BUTTOy

Dunbar (Penn.) dispatch to The Pittsburg Chronicle
Thrss days ago while ploughing In hed John Story
unesrthcd button covered with and Of an immense
size.
Thinking that he had turned relic OF revolutionary
DAYS he placed button IN acids ard the rust mad
been eaten away IL found that IL indeed relic
and ho has placed price OF 1000 Oh his ind.
The button ia about an Inch and half In diameter
mad. q, conner and the initials George W,shing
ton G. W. within circle In the centre bounded on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
THE NETWORKS DEFEATED
PLAYING BALL IN A DRIZzLING RAIN.
THE INDIANAPOLIS CLUB WIN WITH LITTLE
TROUBLE-THE SCORE.

indianapolis May 7.To-day's game was played for the
most mart in drilling rain. which in the third inning
devcIoped into shower and made delay Of
half an hour. Despite the bad condition OF the grounds
the fielding on both sides brilliant The home team
won by superior batting The game was called at the
end Of the sixth inning On account OF darkness Inc
seore was.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
LONG ISLAND.

in a trial By Jury at Hampstead on Saturday tho
plaintiff, the Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New
YORK, sued s. o. Jennings, weiknOwn resident, TO
recover possession Of the house In which tho latter
now lives verdict given for Mr. Jennings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
STATEN ISLAND

Much curiosity has been aroused by the appearance
of . special night guard al tho temporary vault at
Mount Lorctto IN which the body OF father Drum
gooe Is buried. Superintendent McCinnS idlculcd
the idea that the guard was placed thore for pro-
lection from robbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08

outside larger circle with the words, Long live the
President"
Outside Of this last circle ring Is complete chain OF
thirteen original States with the first letter OF each State
lnclosed thirteen links. The button Is at
present the possession of William Harrington, Of this
riac
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
KANSAS A FIELD FOR WRIr71NGToNS

Cats are so scare In Western Kansas that they are
In great demand al one dollar head. How unwtt-
ngly people sometimes lay up trouble for tho future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
u,,,r re GOING on TO.

WHAT is GOING oN ToDhh'
Republican Primary Elections. TO Q p m.
Methodist General Conference. Metropolitan Opera
Reuse
Stewart will case, before Surrogate Ransom
Conyention Of Hibernsn societies Tammany Han
Union Theological Seminary anniversary Adams Chspe
N 40 A. m +; commencement. q p. m.
Thomas B. Kerrs trial, before Judge Patterson.
board Of Aldermen. City Hall. noon -,
Womsnss Board Of Foreign Missions anniversay' Oof
National Temperance Society anniversary Broadway
Nineteenth Century Club. Metropolitan Opera House
Assembly Rooms 8 p m. $500 a -,
Annual reception Of Museum Of Natural History 70
p m 49,, c,.,,r ,rmerv
Brooklyn, 8 p. ..... ,...a
way Park, 80 y m ., NJ.
: Harlem Exchange for womcn's Work reception. NO.
20 West One hundred and twenty. nfth-se. p m
Brooklyn Retail Grocers Association. No. 4o7 6nose
st, Brooklyn. p m 49,, s..s nan
ua Church .. m
Social Science Club, No. llo Forsyth.st. 8 m
Harlem Choral Club concert, Pilgrim Chufch. M
pelsware and Hudson Canal Company sockhoiaefs Goal
ana Iron Exchs nge Building. neon
Pilot and Police COMMISSIONER meetings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC

NINIATUH RE ALNANAU
TODAY
San rises 44s Sets $3.50 Moon rise 354 Moons axe 81
A M-sandy neor. 6O4 GOV Isrd 823 He'll Gate sl2
N,-SaldyHosk 625 Gov Isrd. Gal He'll Gate $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08

Platts Chlorides the Household Disinfectant.
Always useful. especially when hou.eclsanaG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08

once used always used. CORNELLs BENZOIN
CossnG Sohr DsiEhtfuy perfumsd SoiIens tho hands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-08

While seated in his palanquih,
Rode Ling Gum Foo, a mandarin;
Some laundry people working nigh
Were hanging garments out to dry,
He beckoned with his golden fan
And thus addressed the nearest mans
"Why do the robes upon your line
Like glaciers of Alaska shine?
Since we set out from Ming Pc Keen,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
Peabody Normal Institute.

Editor Spectator The Peabody Normal Insti-
tute opened its session of four weeks duration
last Wednesday night at the Augusta st. M. E..
Church. 1t was grand opening. The number
of teachers that have registered, viz: g., were in
attendance besides the citizens generally
which made large and appreciative crowd ;
OF the town officers the City Council and
School Board were rep1 esented, also the Press
of the city. Promptly at $50 Prof. Robertson
opened the exercises by announcing prayer by
Rev. A. w. Fuller. After prayer, the National
Brass Band which was present played de-
lightful air which concentrated the minds of
all present upon the occasion. The welcome
address in behalf of the School Board was made
by Mr.. W. Fl. a. Lynn. Rev. R. H. Porter de-
livered the welcome address on the part OF the
colored citizens. The response to these well
COME addresses were made by Profs. Trigg and
Davis, and Miss L. J. Bonding, conductor and
assistants respectively of the Institute. On
Thursday morning, the Institute organized for
work with the appointment of Mr.. l. G. Penn
of Lynchburg, Secretary. The Institute is in
| fine working order. 1t opened with enthusiasm
| for accomplishing good end, and that seems
to increase. Prof W. W. Robertson is one OF
the most untiring and energetic Superintend-
ents this old Commonwealth can afford He
has worked and is working mantully for the
success of the Institute Staunton may well be
proud of him.
Major Jed. Hotchkiss, of your city, gave a
very able and intructive lecture entitled
Building Continent" last Saturday. He was
| loudly applauded upon taking his seat, and a
vote of thanks was rendered him for his lee
| ture. He was requested to come again. We
hope to furnish you a nice pointed letter next
week relative to our literary work. KY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
Paraassus Items.
DEATH OF sAM'L PROPS, A GALLANT SOLDIER
OF THE SToNEwALL BRIGADE-PERSoNAL~
WHEAT HARVEST,

| DEATH OF sAM'L PROPS. A GALLANT SOLDIER
| OF THE sToNEwALL BRIGADE-PERsoNAL-
WHEAT HARVEST.
Mr.. Samuel Props died very suddenly last
saturday morning of heart disease.
he had for several months previous been con
lined to his room from heart trouble. On the
morning of his death. after partaking of q
hearty breakfast he walked out to a field near
by in which his hands were cutting wheat
He was seen to reel and fall, and bsfore assist
ance could reach him. life was extinct.
On last Sunday very large number of friends
OF the deceased followed the remains from the
late residence at Moscow of the well known
citizen to Union Church where the funeral was
preached to a crowded audience by Rev. R. c..
walker. The deceased was aged about 81
years and was a member of Co. ''C.' 18th Va.
Infantry "Stonewall Brigade" He was with
That gallant command all thro ugh the civil
war. and was a soldier and a comrade without
rear and without reproach. As the years go
by one by one the members of that gallant
band are crossing lover the river" and none
more devoted to every duty in field or camp
could be found them he who has so suddenly
answered to the last roll call. The remains
were laid to rest in Gods Acre. at Union. The
sympathy OF the community is extended the
bereaved family in their sore aff1iction.
MISS Maggie King, of Cedar Spring, s. c., is
visiting her relatives here-Mr. and Mrs
irvine.
Our farmers have been seriously interrupted
py the late rains in securing their hay. The
present beautiful weather will enable them to
close up the wheat harvest this week, the yield
of which is reported fine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
StuRrt's Draft.

DEATH OF JACOB E.HARNsBERGER-PERsoN
The many readers of the SPECTATOR will re-
gret to hear the sad Intelligence of the death Of
j. E. Harnsberger, who died last Wednesday, al
his home, ear this place. Mr.. II. has been a
member of Calvary Chapel for number OF
years and has many warm friends, who mourn
his death. He leaves wife and t vo children
who will miss kind and loving husband and
father. His remains were taken to Harrison
burg for inIerment.
Harry Black, who has been with the Maslin
q Booker Hardware Co., of Staunton, Is home
on few weeks recreation.
Miss Lou Timberlake and sister, of Fishers
vile, spent the day with Mrs. o. II. Harwood
last Wednesday.
j. Owens, who has been in the employ of the
$. V. R. r. at this place for four years, has gone
to Roanoke in search of work.
Harvest is here and farmers are all busy cut.
ting grain. Several have finished. light
rain on Sunday suspended cutting for several
days, but no damage to the grain.
Judge Quarles was here last week for several
days.
Rev. Mr. Wolff spent the night with us last
Thursday.
Miss Minnie Kreamer has been very i'll fol
several days, but is now much improved.
We extend our congratu lations to our friend
j. W. Alexander on his success on obtaining
his cadetship at the v. NJ. Inst.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
Sl2,0l3 As
The Jackson Rifles.

In addition to the time and cash expense ne
cessarily contributed personally by every
member of our active volunteer companies
the draft upon them otherwise is considerable
In order to maintain good regulations and Ell
ficiency. Winter with It's rlgor, and midsnm-
mer, with its extreme heat. are seasons when
| inactivity is allowable. but the Jackson Ri
fles are taking an early start for the season,
though the heated term has not passed by.
This is the more necessary in view of all pro-
posed to be accomplished in full preparation
for the 25th of Sept, when the monument to
the Confederate dead in Thornrose Cemetery
Is to be unveiled. The part which the Rifles
are assuming to perform at that time reflects
the highest credit upon the corps The volun-
teer companies of the Valley, Charlottesville,
and one or more from Richmond and Lynch
burg will be present and, at a m Getting of the
Rifles, Monday night, the initiative was taken
for the proper accommodation of the troops
that will be here on that occasion. The arti1-
lery, will, of course. unite with the Rifles. and
it will be a considerable responsibility for both
companies to assume.
The monument will be unveiled on the first
day of the exhibition of the Baldwin District
Fair. Governor Gordon. of Georgia, will prob
ably be here, and it is known that other
distinguished Confederate officers, and per-
haps some who wore the blue. will also be
present; imparting to the occasion much inter-
est, and in this view, the early action of the
Jackson Rifles is to be most heartily COM
mended by the people of the city, all of whom
feel the liveliest sympathy and interest in
that event.
The Rifles made another movement advance
ing their style, discipline and efficiency.
An undress suit is indispens able for the prop
er preservation of the full dress uniform. That
was ordered at the meeting Monday night and
viii be obtained through one of the most act
i've and efficient members Of the corps. Mr..
James H. Woodward. Two new members were
received at the meeting.
The Company established Monday night of
each week for drill and business, and made
failure to attend, unless excused. Enable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
cd recurring that service twice week duri n.

ed. requiring that service twice week duri ns
the summer months.
The passenger depot OF the Chesapeake &
Ohio Railway is referred to as inadequate tc
the demands of the travelling public, and the
remedy for its correction is pointed out. The
Mayor will heartily cooperate with the Coun.
Gil in seeking the remedy.
The Mayor refers to some improvement in
the management of the water-works, both as
to increase of the supply and economy in
working the pumps.
The Fire Department is stated to be in bad
condition, which does not admit of delay in
remedy. There are now ONLY about 500 feet OF
hose for both companies.
Recommendations are made for the health
and sanitary condition of the city.
In his comments ION the police service. the
Mayor recommends the establishment of a
work-house for certain class of offenders.
The poor are well cared for. and their accom-
modations more than sufficient.
The Public Schools, in the building first
erected for the white, and that now I'M
der construction for the colored pupils, have
the best OF accommo dations. The manage
ment of them under the accomplished Supe r
intendent is unsurpassed.
The Mayor concludes with reference to the
superior knowledge of the Council in the bus
mess affairs of the city, and his purpose to
unite with that body in earnest cooperation
for the advancement of its interests.
Referring to the Mayors recommendation
that map of the city be provided, the COM
mittee ON public grounds and buildings were
authorized to procure 1t.
The Treasurer presented his report for the
past month as follows
Amount on hand June 1st. e. .......... $1,000 SO
Amount of receipts 1888 OF
Disbursements .....,.....,............... SS29 10
Balance on hand July lst.-...-........ 1854 80
~ A
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
G1n Il N ton No Iralr Ord


The commercial transactions am d trade inter-
ests of this city are SO largely dependent on
the staple products of the Valley, that to re-
port dizziness at this time is nothing new or
unexpected, and it will continue to be SO I'M
til the new crops are ready for market Farm
ers and tillers of the soil. both proprietors and
laborers, are where interest and duty require
their presence-in their fields-and the mer-
chant and tradesmen must bide their time as
the seasons come and go and as trade is brisk
or dull. for all are governed by natural and
wise laws, the best for all interests
The greater portion of Augusta county and
all south of 1t presented au inviting view one
week ago as the wheat-felds were ripe, and
the harvesters had commenced their work on
crop which fipened more rapidly and evenly
than any previously. Rain at that juncture
was long set back. 1t commenced to fall
generally in the Valley on the night of the 10Th
ultimo. and continued at intervals till the
morning of the Goth. In the meantime the
stalks became dry and brittle and the heads
fallen, making binding difficult and shocking
much below second-class, with loss
much more than usual. The remedy will be
to house or stack as quickly as possible, for q
rain on the shocks SO destitute of full protec-
ton would be hurtful in the extreme.
In the general department embracing crop
reports, will be found very complete compi-
lation made up to a recent date of the worlds
wheat-crop which will we'll repay the reading
by all interested.
The first new wheat of the season on the
Richmond market was raised in Henrico
| county by ". s. Brockwell, and sold on the
I'd instant for 80 cents to the Gallego Mills.
AS we view it, the proceedings among the
gamblers in coffee in New York, reported in
our general commercial department, will not
| affect the trade generally nor at all or very
slightly with our wholesale dealers and their
customers. The quotations remain as last
week.
| There is a local demand for corn.
| We quote new potatoes lower Old stock is
| exhausted.
| The large wool markets of the country are
unsettled without any large purchases. The
| receipts here are lighter and quotations un.
changed.
| The quotations are wholesale, not retail
Gekrr f--ry
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
The Mayors MESSAGE.

A communication from the Mayor was read,
from which brief summaries are made, as the
whole cannot appear in the limited time avail
able for that purpose. 1t commences with a
reference to his duties under the charter re-
quirlng the official document of this nature.
The financial condition of the city is stated.
The bonded debt at the end of the last fiscal
year was S3l5, 10000, since which time it has
been increased $1,000 making it now S3l9, 9OO.CO'
The sinking fund amounts to S74, S07.34, all in
vested in or per cent. bonds.
The real estate in the city as assessed in 1887
for taxation amounts to Sl,796, 2S4 an increase
over the previous year of ST., $50. The personal
property was 5000 $4,000. an increase over the
previous year of Sl4O,42O, and the income tax
increased several hundred dollars
The estimated revenue of the city from all
| sources is $4,000. The appropriations amount
to S6l ,479, leaving So 52l to meet contingencies.
Strict economy is urged upon the Council SO
that an Increased rate of taxation may be
| avoided.
The appropriations for the ordinary expenses
to all departments ofthe city government are
liberal.
The Mayor thinks there is no reason why
any one should be discouraged as to the finan.
cial condition of the city, as real and personal
property have increased in value, and the in
come tax increased nearly fifty per cent All
the obligations of the city have been prompts
met the bonds rate high, and the credit of the
| city is as good as any in the State.
The streets are in good condition in the bus.
| mess portions of the city, and much attention
| is being paid to those leading to the suburbs
| All of them should be McAdamized
The attention of the Council is directed IL
the req ulrem ents of the Code respecting per-
feet map of the city, He also directs the atten
| ton of the Council to the ordinance respecting
cleaning the streets, which should be amend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04

Miss leila Dice is visiting her sisters in Levi,
burg, W. Va.
Miss Minnie Austin, of Lewisburg, W. Va, il
visiting Mrs. r. G. Blair, of this county.
Miss Leila Lambert, of Riverbank Rocking
ham county, is visiting the family of her uncle
Charles Lambert, of this city.
Miss Maggie M. King, who has been teaching
articulation in the D. d. & Blind Institution al
Cedar Spring, s. g.. arrived here on last Friday
morning, and went Immediately to see her lit
tie brothers at the home of her aunt Mrs. Jas
Irving at Parnassus In this county.
Mrs. DIR. James w. Shuey, and her accom-
plished daughter, Miss Laura, of Sherman
Texas. who are spending the summer with re-
latives in Virginia, are at present the guests o
Mrs VIM. s. Hser, sister of the late Dr. Shuey
Miss Bertha Won Hillern, the artist who ha
her studio near Fishers Hill, Va, accompanied
by Miss Emma II. Wight. of Baltimore, arrived
here on Monday evening on their way to visi
the Natural Bridge, after which they will visi
the Juray caverns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-04
WHITMORE, denny { IIGCETT.

No White Goods, Laces or
Embroideries to be carried over
for next season, but a clean
sweep must be made of all of
them. Swiss Flouncings in
beautiful patterns, ranging in
price from so cents to $500
per yard--also a full stock of
Black and White Lace Floun-
cings to be closed at a greatly
reduced price. India Linens
from 6 cents to 80 cents. Per-
sian Mulls from 20 cents to 40
cents. These goods you will find
to be good values at the prices.
Also a large stock of Plaid and
Striped Muslins, which we are
sure you will find much cheaper
than you have ever before seen
them.