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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26

ssHoAICIDK IN KANAwHA, w. VA.-The
Charleston wv. Va Star says that, on
Sunday last, about half past l o'clock
Charles Jones and Alex. James, both col
ored, hired buggy from the livery stable
of L. N. Young and started toward Maldeo,
it is said, taking with them dozen bottles
of beer. They went some distance above
Maiden and on their return one Of them
noticed nickel lying on the bottom Of the
buggy. Jones at once laid claim to it and
James disputed his ownership. Just what
passed between them is not known, as no
one, BESIDES themselves, was present, but
the dispute ended in Jones drawing SO
calibre revolver and shooting James, the
bullet striking him on the left side near the
point Of the ribs. This happened a few
minutes before O'Clock and Immediately
after the shooting, Jones started, at break
neck speed, for Maiden, bringing James
with him. The people there, seeing the
buggy coming, thought it was runaway
and rushed out to stop it. Jones at once
leaped from the buggy, and drawing his
revolver fourished it in a rather dangerous
manner and told every one to keep away
from him. The crowd soon caught the
situation and made rush, disarming him
and taking him before Squire Putney at
once.
James died the next morning. He was
about 10 years old, and Jones is 25. James
is son Of Frank James, and one of the
James boys who are we'll known all over
that county as produce dealers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26

A NJ Doyle, of Columbus. Ca, says
From my own experience, I know Sellers
Liver Pills TO be the lest in rse." They
cure malar. :, etc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26

In Fauquier county, Turner A. Willis
accidentally shot off his left hand while
cunning near Bealton, Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26

A Eve, er old d'ut liter of John Lee
Isby, of Nestoway couu'!, fell into q well
last We. ( aud was killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26

How REPUBLICANS COMPLIMENT EACH
OTHER.-Sullivan has received his com.
mission as Postmaster of Harrisonburg. In
noticing this fact, and in allusion to the
efforts that some Republicans made to
prevent his getting his commission after he
had been appointed, the Spirit of Ike
ValIey says
"6ome very sneaking, dirty, undetermined
work was done to prevent Mr.. Sullivan
from getting his commission, but it all
amounted to nothing"
The Republicans, at this time, do not
furnish very happy illustration of chow
sweet and how pleasant it is for brethren
to dwell together in unity" They are
beginning to find each other out, and are
complimenting each other accordingly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26

WHY TANNER SHOULD BE REMOVED
Taking the most lenient view possible Of
the Corporal's capers, says the Philadelphia
Telegraph, of June 20, it is difficult to un-
derstand how the Harrison Administration
Gan shoulder the responsibility for them
much longer. It is well understood that,
despite their dissatisfaction with the pub
licity Of the position, the fact that the White
House is not quite good enough for them,
and other complaining s of the members of
the Harrison family, that the cold man"
is not only willing but anxious tie have a
second term. But how about a second
term if Tanner not only uses up the sur
plus, but creates a deficit? And how about
his taking such good care of his own
''folks' that there WON'T be any chance for
some other people who want pull at the
Treasury?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26

"TANTED.-AN EXPERIENCED STAVE
w CUTTER, at once. Also to lease one
l6-Horse Portable Steam Engine.
W. G. KINNEY,
june 26-4t Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26

The Democratic State Convention will
be held in Richmond on the 14th of Au.
gust.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26
A GREAT AFFLICTION.

This affection is great one to the aged
father of the suicide, and the old man is
heartbrokep. In 1878 his other son Frank
was murdered and robbed in Washington
near the Baltimore and Potomac depot by
a negro, who was afterwards caught and
hanged. The weapon used by Haun was
self-cocking So, calibre pistol, known as the
american Bulldog" and had all five
chambers empty when found. Young Mr..
Haun was of a modest and retiring DISPOSE
ton, was we'll known and universally liked
throughout this and adjoining counties. At
dusk this evening word was brought to
town that Mrs. Haun was sinking.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
A Young Farmer Shoots His Wife and then
Suicides.
II HAVE TO DIE AND You MUST, Too"-
JEALOUSY THAT HAD No JUsTIEIcA-
TIoN THE CAUSE.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

IopecIa1 teIegrHH 20 inc Dlspatcn.I
WOODSTOCK, VA, June 22.-William n.
Haun, promising young man of this coun-
ty,shot and critically wounded his wife and
then shot himself through the heart about
$50 this morning. A few months ago he
married Miss Maggie E. Gaines, of Rock
ingham county, and to all but very few
persons their married life seemed a happy
one. This morning after breakfast, during
which he seemed specially kind to his wife,
he started to the field to set the harvesters
to work. When he had gotten about one
hundred and fifty yards from the house he
returned for ball of binder Irvine that had
been forgotten, the hands waiting where he
left them. He met his wife in the dining
room, and, grasping a pistol, exclaimed:
81 have to die and you must, too" and
fired, the ball grazing Mrs. Haun's hand.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26
STRUGGLE.

For moment she grappled with her hus-
band for the possession of the pistol and
then fed into the yard. Haun followed
and fred again, the ball entering the back
between the shoulders and passing out un-
der the arm. A third shot took effect in
front above the abdomen, lodging in the
back against the spinal column. Haun
then shot himself through the heart and ex-
PRED almost instantly. Mrs. Haun is in a
very critical condition, but is perfectly ra-
tional and talks calmly over the occurrence.
She told her physician that her husband
had been very jealous of her, as much as
even to object to her addressing the farm
hands in her ordinary courteous manner,
but said she gave the matter no serious at.
tention, as she knew these suspicious were
utterly groundless and thought that time
would soon work a cure in him. Members
of young Haun's family say he was jealous
of cousin who lived near by, and it is evil
dent that, while public sentiment holds the
wife innocent, evil persons prejudic-
ed the mind of the husband against his
young wife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-06-26
1.-THE desire of something afar
From the sphere of its sorrows,"


il is the focus Of intenssst solicitude, the
central object of universal pride and con-
fidence and joy, and to it comes the greet
ing of a cheering, loving, trusting world
Our hearts, cur hopes, our prayers. our tears,
Our faith triumphant DER our fears.
Are all with Thee-are all with Thee"
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
PRISONERS FIGHT.

They Grappled and Fell Thirty Feet
 to the Ground.
 A desperate fight occurred in Sing Sing (N.Y.) prison between two prisoners, Theo- dore Roberts and John Johnson.
 The 500 convicts were taken out for their usual mornings exercise. At the close of the exercise the men were marched back to the prison. The first section of about 75 men entered the tenth gallery and they were locked in their cells while the second section was passing up to their cells. In the second section were Johnson and Roberts. The two men were next to each other in the line. The section was in command of Officer Stephon, who brought up the rear. When the line had reached the eighth gallery Johnson and Roberts had some words, and soon came to blows.
 They then grappled and struggled furiously for a few moments. Then they lost their balance and fell over the railing, locked in each others arms to the stone floor below, 8 distance of thirty feet. The men on the gallery were ordered to their cells by Guard Stephon and locked up. The hall guards went to the assistance of the two men who had fallen. Johnson was found insensible, with his thigh bone broken and 0 fearful gash in his forehead. Roberts was not even dazed by the fall
 Johnson was taken to the hospital, and Roberts was locked in dark cell Neither men as yet has given an explanation of the quarrel The footway on the galleries is only two and a half feet wide. The railing is three feet high.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
A Valuable Discovery,

A New Haven, Conn.,, despatch says: Prof. Hastings, of the Sheffield Scientific School, has at last made discovery which will be of great service to astronomers and in all ob, servations requiring the of Il telescope. Prof. Hastings has been experimenting for some time, and has at last succeeded in effect ing a combination of glasses in such way that the chromatic alteration of the com mon telescope is lessened about 20 per cent. In all observations cs the past, great incon- yenience has been experienced because of this chromatic alteration, due to the different re- frangiblIties of the colored rays of the spec trum, those of each color having different focus, thus making the image less definite.
 By this new discovery there is d great gain in definition as we'll as in brightness. This great gain which will result from Prof Hast ing's discovery, will no doubt reveal new won, ders in the heavens as we'll as disclose more clearly some of the mysteries of the heavenly bodies, of which wc already know something
 By means of this telescope, also, photo graphs can be taken without the aid of a spe cal eycpiecc, this being the first telescope by means of which this feat could he accomp- lished. Prof Hastings hns constructed an in strument which will undoubtedly be taken as a model in the future
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS.

MT. Harrison Sends a Batch of
 Nominations to the Senate.
 President Harrison has sent the following nominations to the Senate:
 Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer, of Michi- gan. to be Envoy Extraordinary and Minis ter Plenipotentiary to Spain.
 John F. Swift, of California, to be Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Japan.
 John D. Washburn, of Massachusetts, to be Minister Resident and Consul General to Switzerland.
 George c. Tichenor, of Illinois, to be First Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Depart ment.
 George s. Batcheller, of New York, to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
 Albert G. Porter, of Indiana, to be Envoy of the United States to Italy.
 John A. Enandcr, of Illinois, to be Minister Resident and Consul General of the United States to Denmark.
 Arthur C. Mcllette, of Watcrtown, Dak., to be Governor of Dakota.
 Luther B. Richardson of Grand Forks, Dak., to be Secretary of Dakota.
 Cornelius H. Hantord, of Washington Ter ritory, to be Chief Jnstiee of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Washington.
 Ghorge w. Irwin, of Montana, to be Mar. shal of the United States for the Territory oi Montana.
 Smiley U. Chambers of Indiana, to be United States Attorney for the district o Indiana.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
Watches Insulated Against Elec-
 tricity.

The great growth of electricity during the past decade is marvellous. It is & well-known fact that watches exposed to the influence of strong electric currents are liable to be magnetized and rendered almost useless for the time being. When dynamos began to be so frequent about town the local jewellers were brought hundreds of magnetized watches to re- pair, and one jeweler appealed to Pro- lessor Elisha Gray, the inventor of the telephone, to devise a means for insulat- ing watches against these destroying currents. After experimenting a few weeks Professor Gray produced simple metallic band to surround the works of watch and protect it from electricity. He gave the jeweler the idea. The jew eler secured a patent on it, called it an "anti-magnetic watch shield" began its manufacture, advertised it extensively and has already made small fortune from the sale of the simple device. Pro- lessor Gray asked nothing for the idea, but the jeweler made for him a $500 chro- nometer, which he had appropriately inscribed, and he presented it to the electrician. He neglected to supply it with one of the shields and the first time the professor arrived in perihelion with an electric current the chron ometer stopped short. Itwas made to go again, however, and was insulated properly. -Chicag0 Her0l0.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
How Ii Works.

In answer to many inquiries regarding the permanenoy of cures wrought by St. Jacobs Oil to which public attention has boon specif1cal. ly called in many varied forms, the following serves as a most excellent example of how the great remedy performs its miracles and wha. is meant by Q permanent cure. Hundreds have testified to tho same effect. MT. J. E.. Bonsall, Prothonotary, Now Bloomfield, Perry Co.,, Pa, in 1881 was permanently cured of rheumatism. From the age of 15 to 48, about 33 years, he had suffered acutely at times from the dread disease and at the data specified, he was permanently cured by St. Jacobs Oil. In proof of this. he writes in 1886 that he has had no recurren ce of rheumatic pains since his re lief in 1881. Again in April, 1888, he writes as follows: My health continues good; no ro- turn of rheumal ism since 1881 when cured by St. Jacobs Oil. receive letters from all parts asking about my miraculous cure after U years su suffcring." There is no other remedy oxtan that can show like results, and whom 1t is known that the,e are hundre Is of such ca ses in the files of the propret rs. from those who have in Ike manner been perman ently cured with ut the least recurrence there are none at this late date whn will deny It's mira culouS virtues.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
TORTURED FOR THEIR MONEY.
Robbers Force Their Way Into Houses in Pennsylvania.


 Several daring robberies have occurred in the vicinity of Mcclellan, O place nine miles from Uniontown, Pa. The first victim was J. Lilley, an cnfcebled man aged 63. He was seized at his house and tortured until he re- vealcd the hiding place of bis money, about $2S His feet were roasted, and he was sub- jected to o ther horrible tortures. He had re- fused to get out of bed, and the robbers, who were masked, poured carbon oil OH 1t and set it on fire.
 The house of Mrs. Kener, aged 50, who was alone with her grandchild. was next visited. At the house of Joseph Anderson, who lives alone with his wife, he refused to surrender his money, $35, until the thieves had present. ed revolvers at the head of Mrs. Anderson, saturated his clothing with oil preparatory to setting match to it. He then told where the money was.
 They secured it and then started for the house ofHarvey Grove, into which they failed to gain entrance Thus soiled, they riddled the window with bullets. Mir. Groves grand son returned the fire. and it is believed woun- ded one of them. Then they rctrcatcd to the farm of Benjamin King about fonr miles from here. There they secured a bay mare.
 About four o'clock shortly after the thieves had left, Mir. Kings ns,startcd on the trail. They were joined by ;l number of excited far mers from McClelland, who had followed the party from Groves house. Guided by OccaSlOn0l clOIS Ol plOOu III tHc TOiluWGy, GHe party arrived here and was joined by Con- stable Chick and Officer Pcgg It is under stood that the County Commissioners will offer q reward for tho capture of the outlaws.
 The country districts arc terribly excited. A number of men are suspected, among them being relative or two of the victims. The robbers were traced to Cool Springs, a place at the foot of tho mountains. One of the suspected parties came into town today and bought Q hat A hat was found last night T T a mask of brown paper muslin sewcd in the lining. Detectives are at work on the case.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
MIDDAY BANK ROBBERY.
Locked the Cashier in the Safe and
 Cleaned Out the Drawer.

A bold bank robbery surprised the people of Norwood. St. Lawrence County, N. Y. While F. l.. Smith. cashier of the Norwood Bank, was alone in the building at about noon, Charles Phelps. the post office clerk, entered and asked for some stamps. MT. Smith stepped into the vault, when Phelps quietly closed the door and turned the con- bination, locking the cashier in. He then turned to the money drawer and took all the paper money ($27S) it contained, leaving several hundred dollars in silver. Ordinarily the amount would have been much larger, but business had been light that day. Phelps had made arrangements to have a horse ready, and with it he started for the Canadian border, about fifteen miles distant.
 Meanwhile a customer entered the bank and saw what had happened. He heard the cashier calling to him from the vault, and being instructed to the combination, re- leased him. Prompt action was taken to prevent Phelps crossing the border, but noth- ing was heard of the robber until the mid night train arrived and he was discovered among the passengers. He had gone by a circuitous route to Washer Falls and taken the train there, hoping to ride through Nor wood at midnight without being detected, and then to go on to Ogdensburg, whence he could easily cross into Canada. Parties on the train who knew him had learned of the robbery and on arriving at Norwood he was delivered over to the officers. Only about $11 of the amount stolen was found on Phelps person.
 Phelps is O young man and native of Nor wood. Of late he has fallen into bad habits, and is said to have become an opium eater.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
A Monster Reservoir.

The interest in storage reservoirs in the West caused by the action of the Government in relation thereto, makes anything bearing upon these works q timely topic. An immense reservoir has recently been contracted for in Montgomeryshire for the purpose of supplying Liverpool with water. The artificial lake is four miles in length and from 200 yards to half mile in width, aid contains 1,200, 100000 gal Ions of water, which is conveyed in iron pipes for sixty eight miles to Liverpool. Forty million gallons of water day may be drawn off without lessening the sup ply. The cost is mentioned by the press as exceedingly modefate," hav- ing been $9,O14,545. This estimate will hardly be concurred in by the builders of reservoirs in this State.-San Francis- co Chronicle
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
SURPLUS CORN AND WHEAT.
Gist of the Statistical Report of
 the Agricultural Department.

The statistical report of the Department of Agriculture for March. relates to the distri- button of wheat and corn. The amount of corn reported still on hand is 39.6 per cent. The surplus amounts to 7S7 ,O0O, ,OOO bushels, of which the seven corn surplus States have 499 9,O0O,OOO bushels. The proportion mer- chantable averages S2 per cent, which is less than in 1884, 1886 or 1887.
 The average price is less than in December, when it was A cents per bushel for the United States and 21 for the States producing com mercial supplies. The March average for mer- chantable corn is 33.9 cents per bushel for unmerchantablc 22.S cents per bushel; the general average of the seven States, Ohio, In diana Illinois. Iowa, Missouri Kansas and Nebraska is 25.6 cents per bushcl.
 The proportion of the wheat crop on hand March is less than in any year since 1880, except in 1882 and 1887 (though nearly the samein the latter year). The actual quantity on hand is less than in any recent year, eX- cept 1882 and 1886. It is estimated at about liz, 100000 measured bushels.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
SaVinG Lives at Baltimore.

An explosion occurred in cigar factory at Baltimore, Md Immediately after the street was filled with smoke. Two police officers forced their way into the house and awaken ed the occupants of the tenement over the factory. After they were taken out the pro- prietor told the officers there was another woman on the third floor with her husband. The officers dashed through the flames and literally dragged the occupants from their bed. They had become stupefed by the smoke. In this condition they were carried to the street in their night clothes. The fire department succeeded in putting out the fire with loss of $500.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
Disputing Over Our l'is hermen.

The Government of Newfoundland is de- manding certain concessions from Sir John Macdonald before it will agree to discontinue issuing licenses to American fishermen under the modus vivendi. To abrogate the opera ton of the modus vivendi, concerted action by both Governments is necessary. Before becoming party to the repeal of the modus vivendi the Government of Newfoundland demands that Canadian vessels be pro- hibited flom selling bait to the French fishermen who call at the island of St. Pierre to buy bait, as it effectually destroys the Bait bill which that colony passed last year. The Dominion Government is also asked to prohibit Canadian vessels selling bait to American fishermen, either at St. Pierre elsewhere. Should the Dominion Government refuse to meet the demands ot Newfoundland, it is probable that colony will continue issuing licenses until the time provided by statute expires, on Feb. Ia, 1890. In such event the American fishermen would have the right to visit Canadian ports on Newfoundland license, despite the efforts of the Dominion Government to prevent it.
Connecticut western news., 1889-03-20
A Flood-Tide of Humanity.

The exact number of persons who cross London bridge in dsy on foot has been ascertained. In order to de- eide guessing competition, in which 36,OO0 persons participated, the editors of the London Ansrers made arrange ments with the commissionaire corps, and large staff of men was drafted upon the bridge for the whole twenty four hours of the 23d ult. The result proved that Ill, 1873 foot passengers were check ed, and that in addition 45, 900 vehicles, containing an average of three persons each, crossed.