davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

SUICIDE FOR LOST BRIDE Washington,
July About three o'clock this morning
a southern bound fast freight train was
dashing rapidly under the wooden archway
leading to the long bridge over the Poto-
mas River when the engineer was startled
by the sight of young man throwing HIM
self before the engine, which in moment
struck him and crushed his life out. The
train was stopped Immediately and the body
picked up and turned over to the police,
who, by means of papers in the dead mans
pockets, identified him as Artie Shirley.
Shirley, who is about twenty-four years
of age, was employed up to about a month
ago in Richmond, Va, as tile layer and
was engaged to be married to young lady
of that city. She died about month ago,
after sudden illness, and Shirley gave up
his employment and came to Washington.
He has been respondent and allowed his
grief to take entire possession of him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

Miss Bette Anderson this city Is visiting
the Misses Willbourn in Lexington, Va.
Miss Lucy Walker, daughter of DR.. George S
Walker. of this city. one of the assistant ply
sicians of the WI. Asylum, is visiting friends
in Lewisburg, W. Va.
The venerable eloquent and distinguished
evangelist and revivalist, Rev. Leo. Rosser. D.
D.. commenced on last Sunday, at Lewisburg,
W. Va, series of religious services in the M.
E. Church. South, of that place. A remarkable
revival was the result of his sermons there in
1858.
Miss Lulu Starke. who has been visiting at
Ronceverte, W. Va, has returned to her home
in this county.
Rev. II. A. White, PHI. D., OF Greenbrler, w.
Va, who received call from the Thinking
Spring congregation, has accepted instead the
Chair of History in Washington & Lee Uni
versity.
Yesterday evening, in the First English Luz
theran Church. in Richmond. Rev. George E.
shuey, son of Mr.. George E. Shuey, of this
county, was married 10 Miss Dora .Bruning,
daughter of Mr.. Theo. Happe, of that city.
Mrs. G. Men. White and children and Miss
Nettie Tams, of this city. are on visit to the
family of Judge Whittle, at Martinsville. Va.
Mr.. M. Kinsbury and family have removed
from Winchester to this city.
Rev. j. c. Dice arrived in this city on We'd
nesday last on his return from a visit to his
daughters, Mrs. W. E. Lemard and Mrs. J. F.
Estill, in Lewisburg, West Va. On Thursday
morning he went to visit sick brother in
Charlottesville. He is now stationed at Upper
Vile, Fauquier county, Va, where, he assured
us. he had q very pleasant home.
Miss Emma Howard Wight, the Baltimore
authoress, is visiting Miss Bertha Won Hillern
at her Summer Studio at Fishers Hill, Va.
A little while ago Miss Wight and Miss Won
Hillern, visited New York, Boston, Newport
Philadelphia, and other Eastern Cities, and are
very much pleased with their trip, which was
as successful In the business line, as 1t was
pleasant. They travelled by the picturesque
B. & O. r. r. to New York and from there to
Boston by boat, via the comfortable Fall-River
line This line had short time ago the honor
of having among its passengers Ex-President
Cleveland.
Before Miss Won Hillern returned to her Sum.
mer Studio. she and Miss Wight took two
pleasure-trips along the Eastern Shore, on the
Steamer "Tangier' to Snow Hill. Nd, one OF
the Oldest and most picturesque town in Mary
lana, Wnere MISS WlBnt spent many d Happy
Summer during her childhood, at the we'll
known "Mumford's'' homestead. the birthplace
and home of Miss Nights mother, and on the
elegant new Steamer Eastern Shore" to the
Capes of the Chesapeake Concord and Taylor's
Wharf, Va. This entire trip was made in salt
water, and the bracing air OF the ocean gave
these two artists health and strength for their
Summer labor.
During the absence of the Rev. DR.. Nelson,
who is In Europe. Rev. H. W. Tribble, of
Jackson, Tennessee, will fill his place as the
pastor Of the Baptist Church. He will be here
next Sabbath. He is said to be an able minis
ter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

SHOT HIS WIFE AND HMsELF.-La
Sale, Ills, July 7.-Captain A. Goshinski,
of the Polish Guards, Of this city. fred three
bullets into his sleeping wife this morning
and then tried to end his own life. Mrs.
Goshinski, in her night dress and with the
blood squirting from her wounds, jumped
through window and ran to neighbours
house. With two revolvers, enc in each
hand, Goshinski climbed out upon the bal
cony of his house, where he defed the po-
lice, and the fire company was called out.
ragged captain, whereupon he placed the
muzzle of one pistol over his heart and the
other in his ear and pulled the triggers
Both he and his wife are still alive, but
have no chance of recovery. Financial diff
ficulties formed the motive for the tragedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10
MOUNDS IN observation-disclosures explorers

MOUNDS IN VENEzUELA.-Recsnt explorers
have shown that Venezuela was once inhabit-
ed by race of mound-builders. whose work.
however does not exhibit the variety of con-
struction and use OF that of the ancient engin-
GERS Of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys.
Twenty artificial hills-locally called "Ceri-
tors''-have been opened during the last few
years, near Lake Valencia, by DR.. Mar,
The Indians of the time of the Spanish explora-
tions regarded these mounds as natural fea-
lures, but they prove to be burial caves OF an
unknown prehistoric race whose bones
and relics are to be found in the vicinity in
immense quantities. The tombs are uniform
IN plan, and consist of a circular walled-in
space, containing an enormous mass of bones,
with marine and fresh water shell, and frag-
ments of stone. bone and wood implements
and pottery, most of which bear traces of the
aclion of fire. The human remains we're de-
posted In round earthen jars urns, e1ch
containing the separate bones OF one body.
Many of the skulls seem to have been artif-
cialiy fiattened by pressure over the frontal
bones
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10
A Youye Couple HAVE THEIR Way

4 You've COUPLE HAVE THEIR Way
Jersey City, N. j., July Henry Gibson
and Nellie Henry were married last night
by Justice Weed. The bridegroom is 81
years old. His father is wealthy resident
of Altoona, Pa. The bride belongs in Nc
Keesport. The couple had eloped, as there
were objections to their union by the rela-
tives of both. The bride is only II years
old, but she insisted that she was 10 when
Intercepted by the magistrate.
Two sisters of the bride reached the jus
tees office two hours after the marriage
and told him her real aye. Miss Henry's
family objected to Gibson because he is in
clined to be wild, while Gibson's relatives
objected because she is poor. 1t is said the
young couple have gone to Long Branch to
spend the honeymoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10
The COmiug Democratic Convention.
The Democratic convention will soon meet

The COmiug Democratic Convention.
The Democratic convention will soon meet
to select a candidate for Governor.
We regard the election of our :Governor OF
more Importance to the people of Virginia
than the election of a President of the Unitrd
States.
The people of Virginia cannot afford to take
any unnecessary risks In the campaign which
Is of such paramount interest to our beloved
Old Commonwealth.
The great overshadowing question that CEN
fronts us is the availability OF the nominee.
We cannot afford to consider any other ques-
ton, personal favoritism. splendid talents,
gratitude for past party services, and all other
considerations must be sacrificed to this one
end and aim. that is TO select the man, who Of
all others Is most likely to lead the party to
victory.
We want man who Gun do most to arouse
the masses; who can see and influence the
greatest number of men. and who will COM
maud the most enthusiastic support, and Sc
cure the largest popular vote four entire peo-
pie
we want man of the people and in hearty
sympathy with the people of all classes who
on the stump or in the highways, and the
hedges will be found night and day battling
for the victory. With profound respect for all
the many, very distinguished gentlemen nam
ed as candidates, we believe as honest citizens
that Judge John T. Harris is that man.
He can get nearer to the people, can and will
do more to enthnse and fire the hearts of the
MASSES than any man in Virginia. With his
indomitable energy, his skill in political war;
fare, his knowledge of and warm sympathy
with the people. his great power aud success on
the stump will render him an invincible lead
err of the democratic hosts.
We have often heard 1t said that Judge Har-
ris can see and talk to more men in one day
than any man in Virginia, and some of the
most eminent republican leaders have said
that they feared Harris more than any other
man in the State as the nominee of the Demo-
cratic convention.
Let the coming convention nominate Judge
Harris and he will be found everywhere in pri.
vate and ip public in every town, city, hamlet
and cross-road from the mountains to the sea
speaking, talking, and working. arousing the
whole people. and making such an effective
and successful campaign as Will end iu glori-
Gus and far-reachtng victory, not only for the
democratic party, but for stable, intelligent,
and good government for The whole people
of the State All democrats should recognize,
and earnestly advocate availability rather
than favorltism in view of our very slender
majorities in recent years.
PIEDMONT DEMO Graf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10
c. A. Heermans Declines the Office.

We have heretofore stated that G. A. Her,
mans, of Christiansburg, had been appionfed
Assistant United States District Attorney for
the Western District of Virginia. 2e was APP
pointed and his commission was sent TO hims
but he not only declines it, but spurns 1t In
dignantly, because it was rendered and to be
held at the pleasure of Malone. In letter to
Hon. P. II. McCaull, after denouncing Malone
in the strongest terms he says:-"Feeble as
am. small RS my influence NAV be- so help me
God, will never surrender my manhood by
accepting office by such power"
He declares as follows: -" 1 tUiH not drill with
this so-called Republican party so long as Will
liBm Malone tyrannizes ever its members.
frames 1t platforms, and distributes its patron
age. With wise and conservative policy Vir-
g1nia is as surely Republican is Ohio or H.
linois. With William Malone as 1t tyrant,
dictator, and boss 1t is as surely Democratic as
Maryland, Kentucky. or South Carolina"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

DROWNING OF Mr.. A. ]. GREGORY, iron
Thursday last. July 4th. Mr.. A. ]. Gregory, yr..
son of A. G. Gregory, ST., of this city. accom-
panied by his brothers, James W., and Arthur
Gregory, and Creed Doom and Ernest Layton
went down on fishing excursion to Brands
Mill, a few miles east of this city. About o.
clock in the afternoon, A. ]. Gregory, jr., and
his brother James W Gregory, were drawing
seine in Christians creek at the head of
Brands Mill.
Al. Gregory, being exhausted, let go the
seine and swan to willow tree upon which
he rested for awhile. when his brother asked
him to swim again to the seine and assist him
to draw it, and they would tn en- go to another
place. He made an attempt to swim to the
seine, but sank Immediately beneath the
water. His brother tried to rescue him, but
failed to do so, and he was drowned, though
there were quite number of persons there at
the time, who, 1t seems. were too much alarm.
ed to have sufficient presence of mind to get
him out before life was extinct If he did not
die OF apoplexy or heart disease. as may have
been the case, and his body had been rescued
within five or even ten minutes, he might have
revived under proper treatment. This was
sad ending to day designed to be spent as q
joyous and happy holiday. His body was
brought to his home that evening and was
buried Saturday morning in Thornrose ceme-
terry. The deceased was % years of age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

ACCIDENT TO Ex-PREsIDENT CLEvE-
LAND.-Sandaoich, Mass, July 3.-While
ex-President Cleveland was enjoying car
riage ride near Buzzard's Bay to day with
Joe Jefferson, with whom he has been visit
ing the past few days, one of their horses
became unmanageabe aud both gentlemen
were thrown from the carriage. They
fortunately escaped with slight bruises, but
received severe shaking up. The car
riage was damaged. Mr.. Cleveland left
for Marion this afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10
DEATH OF MIN. JOHN j. sTnAUGHAN.

Mr.. John j. Straughan, well-known print
er. who has, for several months, been editing
the Highland Recorder, which was greatly i'm
proved under his control, died at Monterey,
Highland county, Of Inflammation OF the
stomach and bowels. about IL O'Clock on last
Friday night, the 9Th instant and his remains
were sent to this city, and arrived here on Sat-
urday evening about 6 o'clock, much to the
surprise and sorrow of relatives and friends
here who had no knowledge previously that
he was seriously sick. His paper of the week
before announced that he was unwell, in conse-
quence of which the publication of that weeks
issue was somewhat delayed, but it gave no
intimation that his sickness was of a serious
or dangerous character, and hence the unex.
pected arrival here of his remains caused a
shock of surprise and sorrow. He had many
acquaintances and friends, as he had Travelled
extensively and had lived at many places. He
had no enemies, as his disposition was kindly
and amiable. and his wit and humor and en-
tertaining and amusing stories made him an
interesting companion and attached his &C.
quaintances to him, and made them hope that
he would succeed in the enterprise upon which
he had just entered with such encouraging
auguries.
His funeral took place from the residence of
his mother on Sears's Hill on Sunday after
noon at half past 5 o'clock,-Rev. Samuel
Rodgers, d. D., performing the services-and
the burial in Thornrose cemetery in the pres
ence of a large number.
The deceased was brother of william c.
Straughan, Esq of this city, and was about As
years Of age.
The pall-bearers were. William Burnett,
Clerk of the County Court of Augusta; Newton
Argenbright. Clerk of the Hastings Court of
Staunton; and the following brother print
from the several newspaper offices of this city:
l.. A. Frazier from the Valley Virginian; AL
fred Lauriot from the Vlndicator; ]. B. Burwell
from the argus; and Henry Lickliter from the
Spectator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

For some time past, Jupiter Tonans and es-
peciaIly Jupiter Pluvius have been displaying
their powers and now it seems that Jupiter
Torridus has concluded to make display OF
his, and we must confess that he has succeeded
in elevatiDg the temperature to quite an IN.
comfortable degree. The warm, almost hot
wave that passed over Dakota on Friday be-
gan to be felt here ON Sunday, and on Monday
and Tuesday the mercury rose to nearly 80 de
grees in the afternoons of those days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

MT. TORY MINING CoMPANT.-In Winches-
ter on the 3rd instant, books of the Mount
TORY Mining Company, organized in March,
were opened for the sale of $500. 900 stock. One
hundred thousand dollars In stock was sub
scribed in twenty four hours. This property
is situated In this county. near the celebrated
Crimora NINE and is now being worked for
manganese. Professor of Geology William NJ.
Fountaine, of the University Of Virginia, ex-
amined the property in June, and made a
favorable report. B. H. Richards. of n
more, is president, and Joh~ oalti.
of the Sheuapdc- -. w. Rice. cashier
Wine.- -s@n Valley National Bank Of
I" hester, treasurer, "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

The Valley Vlrginia7l wastes its breath in
giving advice to Gen. Malone concerning the
proper manner of calling a convention and get
ting an expression of the will of the people.
Gen. Malone and his intimate advisers did not
consult the editors of the Virginian about the
proposed meeting and they Will heed none of
their advice.-Spi'-t the Valley.
No, Malone is not taking advice from either
the editors of the Halleu Hirgtnian or the editor
of the Spirit Of the Valley, but he we'll expect
them to support the ticket "Gen. Malone and
his intimate advisers shall nominate. VIII
they do II? Nous UeTronS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

CHARLOTTESVILLE CHRoNICLE.-The last is
sue of the Charlottesville Chronicle contains the
following announcement:
"The partnership her tofore existing in the
publication OF the Chronicle newspaper between
H B. Niche and M. NJ. DuPre is dissolved by
mutual consent.
The publication of the Chronicle will hereaf-
ter be continued by FL. B. Niche as soc editor
and proprietor"
The Charlottesville Chronicle is not only one
of our most welcome exchanges, but 1t is one
OF the ablest and best conducted papers in the
State and we hope its success will be common
surate with its deserts,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

Weinvite attention to the advertisement OF
Mrs. Virginia B. Donaghe who wishes to rent
the excellant Brooke farm on which she now
resides, containing $40 acres, and located four
miles South of Staunton. This Isl good oppor-
tunity for the right kind of q renter. The
dwelling is large double brick mansion, and
the improvements first-class with number
of outbuildings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

FIREALARM.-About6 o'clock last Saturday
evening, the fire-bell sounded an alarm, and
in wonderfully brief time. the horses at
tached to the hose-reel carriages were dash1ng
along the streets. from the livery stables to the
point designated. The alarm was given to
test how promptly they would respond to the
signal, and it established that they were re-
marably prompt, and that if they will be equal
ly so at all times, but little time will be lost in
getting to the fire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

Every line in a newspaper costs somethi ng
fit is for the benefit of an individual or firm
it should be paid for. If grocer was asked
to donate groceries to persons abundantly able
to pay for them. he would refuse The pro-
prietor of q newspaper must pay for the free
advertising If the beneficiary does not, and yet
1t is one of the hardest things to be learned by
many people that newspaper has space in
columns to rent and must rent to live. To
give it away or rent it for anything less than
living rates would be as certainly fatal as for
a landlord to furnish house rent freezer.
in0ton Gazetie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

CoLLEGE,-We invite atten ton to the edver-
tisement of 1.-THE Dunsmore Commercial and
Business College" of this city, which is doing
so much to prepare young ladies as well as
young men TO occupy positions in business
houses at good wages. 1t qualities them not
only to act as clerks and accountants in bust
ness houses, but as shorthand reporters and
type writers for professional men and others.
We can recommend this as one of the best bus
mess colleges in the country, and its graduates
have no trouble in securing desirable posi-
lions. 1t will be observed that the rates of tu-
ition have been materially reduced,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

CONDUCT OF NEGROES IN WAsHINGToN.-The
Washington Correspondent of the Alexandria
Gazette, under date of July 9Th, says:-The ne
groes of this city have become SO audaciously
outrageous that it is positively dangerous for
ladies to be unattended even in the most fire.
quented places and during the busiest hours Of
the day. One of the latter had her pocket
book snatched out of her hand at the B. & P.
depot this morning by negro, but there were
so many people there it vas impossible for him
to escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

DEATH BY DRowNING.-Mr. ]. William Kes-
singer of the Rocky Point neighborhood. Mon
roe county, West Va, was drowned in New
River on Saturday last, June 29th. 1885, He
was on his way to Mercer county to bly, some
sheep and with companion attempted to
ford the River on horseback. His companion
became frightened and returned, but Mr.. Kes-
singer persevered, and was swept down with
the current, and he and his horse were both
drowned. His body was recovered some hours
later, and buried in that vicinity. Mr.. Kessin.
ger was about SO years of age and leaves wife
and several children.-Monroe JVatc1nsdn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

EARLY to bed and early to rise
Makes man healthy, wealthy and wise,"-
says the ld-tine nursery rhyme-but we
think that
EARLY to drink f. ON the fountain of health
Will bring both the wisdom and much -longed
for wealth."
And that fountain is to be found in DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, the
world-famed remedy for impurities of the
blood. 1t cures scrofulous sores and SWELL
ing, skin and scalp diseases, letter, salt
rheum and all blood taints.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

REPORT OF LIBRARIAN OF Y. M. g. A.-The
monthly report of Librarian Powell OF the Y
NJ. c. A for June is as follows: Average at
tendance per Sunday, S1A: total attendance on
Sundays, 1926; average per week day. IA 22-25;
total on week days, 372; average number OF
books taken out per day, 10 y %; total number
of books taken out June to July l, 262.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

Produced from the laxative and nutricious
Juice of the California figs, combined with Inc
medical virtus OF plants known TO pe tne most
beneficial to the human system. acts gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels. efectually
cleansing the system. dispeillng colds and
headaches. and curing habitual constipation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

REMARKABLE TWINS. - Indianapolis,
June 2S.-The Journals Kokomo cores.
pondent reports that on last Tuesday,
twelve miles south of there, Mrs. Henry
Jones had born to her twin girls, insepara-
bly, connected at the hips and lower abdom-
en-. No vital organs are connected, except
the spinal column. which is continuous from
one end to the other. Each breathes and
pulsates quite independently of the other
and both are perfectly formed and have free
use of their limbs. The infants are appar-
emily as hearty as any children of their
age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

THE FOURTH OF JULY.-Early in the morn
ing of the 4th of July our citizens were aroused
from their pleasant dreams and siumbers
light" by salvos of artillery frei on Sears's
Hill. After that. the city throughout the day
was almost as quiet on the Sabbath, as many
of the business houses were closed, and many
citizens had gone 10 the country TO spend the
day-some in one way and some u another.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-10

Notices of deaths published grdtuitousLy.
EFFINGEB.-Tuesday morning July End, in
this city, at the residence of her parents, lit
tie Margaret, the infant daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. ]. Fred. Efinger, aged six months and
one day.
BRADY.-On July 3rd, at the residence of J.
w. Miller, Flshersville. Va, Mr.. John Brady,
aged about 81 years. He was one of the Oldest
and most highly respected citizens of that
section,
Clemmer, aged about 80,
SHEETs.-June 9th. near Spring Hill, Rosa c.,
- VINE OF OnarIes Sneets, 9ged Is years.
GREAVER.-Near Arbor Hill Mrs. Margaret A
Greaver, wife OF Mr.. d, A. Greaver, in the
47th year OF her age.
DAvIDSoN.-At her residence in Lexington
Va, last Sunday morning, Mrs. Hannah
Nice. Davidson widow of the laie j. d. Daxid-
son. ESQ.,. aged about rs years.