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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

FIRE-About ten o'clock on the night ofthe
9th ultimo. fire was discovered In the upper
rooms over Mr.. Chas., E. Haines' tobacco and
cigar store corner of Main and Augusta streets.
Over his own as well as the adjoining stores of
Mr.. ]. F. Kingan. the Jeweler, on Main street.
and ]. D. Anderson's grocery on Augusta st .,
Mr.. Haines occupies the space for storage of
tobacco and making cigars. The fire was soon
extinguished by our vigilant fire brigade, but
the water damaged Mr.. Haines' stock OF cigars
and tobacco to the extent of several hundred
dollars more than his insurance. which was
81 900 in the Virginia State Insurance Compa-
ny, Richmond. Captain Marquis, who owns
the building, and Messrs. Kingan and Ander-
son had policies in other companies-Mr. Arista
Hoge, Agent for all, including the Virginia.
Mr.. Robert e. Richardson, Secretary of the
virginia. was here yesterday and promptly
adjusted the loss of Mr.. Haines to the whole
extent of his policy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
HOTEL BuENA VISTA.

The elegant Hotel at Buena Vista was ccm
pleted within the time specified, and is now in
the hands of the company. 1t is an elegant es-
Establishment in all its appointments. Capt. j.
W. Talley, an experienced hotel man, and his
assistants are there and now engaged in plac-
ing the furniture and Its outfits in position,
and In a few days 1t will be ready for the recep-
ton of guests. The whole interior is supplied
with warm and col d-water, the fountain be
ing mountain spring supplying the premises
by gravity. 1t has an elegant park OF forest
trees to CO mmenc the ornamentation of the
| elevated plateau upon which the hotel is locat-
ed The views from the por;icos and balconies
of the hotel are superior in every direction
particularly the two which range up and down
the valley of the North river. The stream In
front OF the present and the enlarged location
of the town forms almost the quadrant of an
eight-nile circle.
This reference to the locality might be en-
larged by naming some new, aud the progress
tive introduction of other industries and pro
gress but they will the better appear in print
when the designs can be completely announc-
ed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
Seven Indicted for the Murder of Crunin.
y telegraph to N. Y. Herald

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 20, 1SS9.-Tbe find
into Court late this afternoon, the follow
ing being the list of indictments
MARTIN BURKE.
PATRICK CONEY.
JOHN F. BEGGS.
DANIEL COUGHLIN.
PATRICK O'SULLIVAN.
FRANK WOODRUFF.
JOHN KUNZE.
kunze is new name, but the man is a
most important capture. He is the one
who drove Cronin from his office to the
Carlson cottage; is freud of Coughlin's,
who formerly spent good deal Of his time
loanng around the Chicago Avenue station,
and now and then did odd jobs at Chlcago
avenue photograph gallery near the station
Auuze is the man who was sent by Cou
ghlin to Dinan's livery stable, on North
CLARK street, opposite the North Side Turn
Halle, just Forth of Chicago avenue. He
drove at once to DR.. Cronin's Office, got his
man and took him to the cottage where he
met his death. Not only this but Kuuze
has story to tell that fastens the guilt of
active participation IN the murder upon
Coughlin beyond the shadow of doubt
kupze did not go into the cottage, but
as soon as the Doctor got out of the vehicle
hunEe turned the buggy around to drive
away. As he did so he looked toward the
cottage, saw the door fly open aud saw
Coughlin in the entry; he also saw a blow
struck by Coughlin, and received upon the
head by Cronin. This was the beginning
of the butchery, and Dan Coughlin initial
ed it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

PROF. JOHN III. BADER EN- ROUTE TO GER
MANY.-Prof. John q. Bader. Principal of the
High School Of this city, who left here for Ger
many on the 5lst of May. in consequence ofthe
food which occurred ct that time. failed to
reach New YORK city in time to take the steam
er on which he had engaged passage, and was
transferred to s. s. Peunland. On Monday,
July LIST, We received letter from him on
board that steamer dated Satr rday, June 18th.
At that time Landsend was sighted, end he
expected to reach Antwerp on Monday morn
ing, the 18th, whence he would go to Hamburg.
and thence to Berlin. his objective point Like
most other sea- voyagers, he had to pay re-
luctant tribute to Neptune, and for several
days was quite unwell, but at the time of writ
Ing, had entirely recovered from his sea. sick
ness, and had good appetite which would en-
able him to recuperate rapidly. He said:-
I'VE have had pleasant weather during most
of the time, but we had stormy weather for the
last several days. and 1t is SO cold on deck that
1 cannot keep comfortable there. though have
my overcoat with me-"
We hope his health will remain good. and
that he will make such progress in learning
to speak the jaw-breaking lingo Of that coun-
try with such facility as that he will be able to
give it. what Gen, Scott called the "Sweet Ger
man accent"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
VIII Exhibit ut StauntOn on Tuesday
July 10th.

John Robinson's 10 Big Shows are coming
and will arrive on the advertised time. The
Circus is given in Rings with performances
in each ring at the same time. Around the
four rings, as an enormous Racing Track,
there will be given4 Pony Chariot Races. Pony
Jockey Hurdle Flat Races, given by go beauti-
full children. besides daring races by. 20 thor
oughbred, Racing Shettlingsridden and driven
by Noted Men and Lady Jockeys. Ponderous
Elephant Camel. Elk and Buffalo Races, the
Funny Sack, Wheelbarrow Races, the Ludi-
crous Donney Brook Fair, the Street Parade
with its 100 Shetland Ponies harnessed to the
l0'miniature charlots representing the Nursery
Rhymes of Cinderella, Jack the Giant Killer,
Old Woman, who lived in a shoe, Sinbad the
sailor, &C. co Cages and Dens of Wild Ami.
rnals.5l Sun Bright Cnariots, Il kinds OF Music,
Jubilee Singers, Separate Bands, Steam
Organs, Steam Calliopea, Female Brass Band
Pony Cars. Buggies, Carriages and Tally 10
Coaches. 800 Horses. 100 Mounted People, a
Whole Menagerie of Open Dens, Herds of Ele
plants. Camels. Bufaloes. Elks. &C. Be in
town early. Secure good seats. as the parade
Starts at 10 A. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
JOHN PAUL,
U. s. District Judge.
To the Public-In Answer to Judge Paul'.
Gard

Through the politeness of the editor of
the Spirit have been shown Judge Paufs
"Card" and his letter attached thereto.
simply say in reply that his base, false aud
malignant charges have been completely re-
futed to the entire satisfaction of john
Wanamaker, Postmaster General, and Ben
jamin Harrison, President of the United
States. The letters of my wife and neigh.
bors. most of whom have known me from
childhood, have thoroughly demonstrated
the falsity of these charges; the records in
Washington are full, complete and convinc-
ing; the people here know the facts.
Let the whole record be published, both
that Of my opponents as well as of my
friends. I have been informed upon good
authority that Judge Paul, previous to the
issuance Of my commission, made another
false and malicious charge against me. or
was privy TO the making of such charge,
for the purpose of preventing the issuance
of my commission. 1t is plainly to be seen
that his present course III thus publishing
bis vile and false charges before this com-
munty is for the purpose, if possible there
by, 20 prejudice and prevent my confirma-
ton by the Senate.
Very respectfully,
JAMES SULLIVAN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

OUR HARVEST IN THE yALLEY.-ConstaEt
rains have interrupted the wheat.harvest and
hay making very much IN Our section of the
Valley. Since harvest commenced, two weeks
ago. we have not had more than four or five
days of clear weather or without rain. Much
of the wheat In shocks is In perlous condi-
ton unless we have constant clear weather for
several days to come
In consequence of the delay In cutting, much
of the wheat is overripe. 1t has been impos-
sible to mai e hay with any degree of satisfac-
tiou. There are but few fields of corn not In
bad condition for want of work, which rains
have prevented.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

President Harrison, when Senator, made
a speech, in which he ''prayed the country
would have President who would either
pursue a civil service upon just basic, al
lowing men accused to be heard, and decid-
ing against them only upon competent proof
and fairly, or else adopt the other frank
and bold, if bratal, method of turning men
and women out simply for political opin-
ions" From Mr.. Harrison's professions
and actions since his election to the Presi-
dency it is plain that he follows the former
plan in theory and the latter in practice -
Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

Mahoue bad control of Virginia in 1881
and 1882, but the freemen organized to de-
feat him in 1885, and they did defeat him,
aud they have been defeating him ever
since. Mahone is the Same Malone to day
that be was in 1881 and 1882 and 1885,
Aud the libsrty-loving people of Virginia
will see to it that Mahone's party does not
return to power this year.
Organization on the part of the Democ-
racy means Democratic victory every time.
-7ich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
CITY COUNCIL.

Owing to the large amount of business con-
sidered and the late hour to which the session
of the Conncll was protracted last night. a
mere summary ofthe most important features
of the session Is reported.
The fire-alarm system was reported COM
plete and received. and the pay ment for it or
dered.
The estimated cost of opening Augusta st.
across Sears Hill is 81 900. A committee Is to
confer with the railroad authorities as to loca-
ton of the new passenger depot SO that it will
not conflict in location with opening that
street
The 18th of October was recommended for an
Arbor day, and the people of the city requested
to unite In tree-planting then in the ''Gipsey
Hill" park.
Sale of the Enserviceable fire-fxtures were
ordered, and the new hose provided to be fair
for.
The proposition to arrest TIE work on the
south side walk on Main st. above Green was
defeated.
Hill & Stout, typographical engineers of New
York propose that the city grant no privileges
for city railway till they can submit prop
osition. which they Will do at an early day.
A communication from Mr.. Henry Frazier
representing the c. & .. R. R., proposes to
place an iron foot-bridge over the railroad at
the foot of Sears Hill. if the city will contri-
butte $500 toward the expense.
A large number of petitions were read and
referred-maney OF them asking relief from
small sums for use of water.
The annual meeting OF the City Council for
the appointment OF City officers was held atl2
NJ. the LIST instant, all the members present ex-
cept MIR. Craig, President Berkeley in the
Chair.
ALI the old officers. except for that OF Super
intendent of the Eectric.light system, were
re-appointed without opposition. Mr.. A. s.
Armstrong was appointed Superintendent of
the latter, the duties of which he has for some
time been dlscharging.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
Deaths,

Mrs. Virginia e. Waddell, wife OF Hor'
4 Joseph "A. Waddell, died at their residence In
this city Sunday morning the 3Oth ultimo at
10 o'clock. She was seriously indisposed but
few days before her death.
1t is doubtful If there is lady more widely
known and universally esteemed in this city
than the deceased. From very early years she
had been jealous member of the First Pres
bytsrian Church, and a truly earnest christian.
Her mind and her heart and her hands were
devo ted to christian work, and in strengthen
ing the church she loved. She was born TO q
rich Inheritance in the Presbyterian church
which she beautifully and with devotion Gull
tured through life. Her mother was sister G
the eminent DR.. Archibald Alexander. and
her father, Captain Henry McClung. pious
man, was an officer of the Virginia troops in
the war OF 1912, and fine representative OF the
patriots of his day.
The bereaved husband. whose loss by the
death of his devoted wife can not be estimated,
has the sincere sympathy Of all who know
him, and esteem him highly for his merits as
a citizen, and his consistent walk and con.
versation" as pious christian gentleman.
The brief remarks made at the funeral SER
vices strikingly portrayed the character and
the inestimable worth of Mrs. Waddell, and
the void which her death creates. In sympa-
thy with the utterances of the minister were
the feelings of the large assemblase of neigh
bors and friends who thus testified their love
and respect for her.
Rev. Dr. Lattimer, of Union Theological
Semin airy, who is filling the pulpit of the
First Presbyterian church during the absence
of Rev. DIR. Northumberland Rev. John E.
Booker. pastor of Hebron church, con quoted
the funeral services. The pail bearers were
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

Home Find-A Foreign Trip Here.
Mr.. E. E. ]. Boos, of Jackson, Miss, was the
fortunate holder of netwenteth of ticket No
$500 in the April drawing of the Louisiana
State Lottery which drew the second capital
prize of 100000. He took 1t to the Capital
State Rank of Jackson, Miss, for collection
He purchased his tickets direct from NJ A.
Dauphin, New Orleans, La. He is a barber by
trade. native of Germany, and expects to in.
v-st his money in real estate-Jackson Miss,
CsaTion-Led0eT, May 2.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

GRADUATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VA
Among the graduates at the University of Vir-
ginia at the recent session were the following
from this city and county: John l.. Duncan of
Staunton, in Latin. w. F. Hartman, of Staun-
ton, in Medicine and General Chemistry. E.
L. Gibson, of Staunton, Industrial Chemistry
and Analytical and Agricultural Chemistry.
W. D. G. Wine. of Mt. Sidney, in Latin and
German. Harry L. Myers, of Waynesboro. in
Medicine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
Call on WHEAT & SUMMERSON for Boiled
Tongue, Boned Chicken and Boned Turkey.

BELFoRD's MAGAZINE.-We have received
BeJord's Magazine for ] lly from its publishers
in New York, contents as follows: The Repub-
lican and Democratic Parties, The Lady of the
Club, ST Sat on Her Grave and Sang" A Mete-
or, Brains and Biscuit, Mr.. Walk a.leg Adams
meets up'' with Tartar, True and False Civil
Service Reform. Resurrection, That Fascinat-
ing Greek, Bishop Potter's Protest, Mrs.. Sur
raft. Reviews, and Roanoke Hall, a novel com.
plete, by Malcolm Bell.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

Mr.. James Frazier, prominent candid
ate for the position OF Collector of Internal
Revenue for the 9th District, now filled by
Capt Ham Sheppard, is now at the Alum
Springs, where he has bsen for a week or
more, having returned from Washington,
where he has remained q long time pushing
his claims against Pat Mccall. A gentle
man just from the Alum, of the same polit-
ioal faith as Mr.. Frazier, says that Mr..
Frazier is confident that he will secure the
appointment at the proper time.-Lering-
ton Gazette, June 27th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

THE DISTRICT FAIR.-At the meeting of the
Staunton Chamber Of Commerce, the 9th ult.,
Major Alexander Hart and Messrs. M. B. Ham
rick and E. M. Cushing were appointed Com.
mittee to confer with the President and d.
rectors of the Baldwin District Fair with the
view of contributing to the interest Of the an
nual exhibition of the Association in October
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
The BLACK diamond ouartette.

The entertainment given in the Opera. House
last Thursday night for the benefit of the Y. M.
@. A. by sthe Black Diamond Ouartette OF
North Carolina, was unique and highly enjoy
ed by the audience. The singing was very fine.
particularly that Of M. 8. Simmons and Henry
Tate, the bass and soprano voices respectively.
All the parts were well executed, but we think
those most enjoyed were "Kindlingwood" by
NJ. s. Simmons and the "Song that reached my
heart" by Henry Tate, impersonating female
singer, both in dress and voice.
Next to the last piece on the programme was
Midnight Fire Alarm" and it was a remark
able coincidence that whilst they were singing
1t, the alarm Of fire was sounded, and the au-
dience, many of whom thought the Opera
Honse was on fire, did not stand upon the or
der of their going, but wen at once" threaten
Ing panic The fire that caused the alarm
was at the cigar-faotory OF Chas. E. Haines in
the story above his tobacco store on the corner
OF the Main and Augusta streets. The iremen
responded promptly. and, before the crowd got
out Of the Opera House. a stream of water was
pouring into the burning building that soon
extingsished the fire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
Picnic Cheese, Cut Cheese, Pickles. Crackers
80. at WHEAT & SUMMERSON'S
4th of July Excursion Rates.

In pursuance of its usual liberal custom, the
B. & o. r. R. Co. will place on sale Fourth of
July excursion tickets at reduced rates be-
tween all stations on its lines east OF the Ohio
river, to be sold Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. July End. Sd and 4th, going, and val
i'd for the return trip until the following Mon
day, July 8th, inclusive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03


the Southern Hotel, st. Louis
May the 2Sth. W. o. Frazier, son OF tho late
james A. Frazier, of Lewisburg. W. Va. and
brother of Mrs. Richard Summerson, Of
Staunton.
WooDs.-Iu Pensacola, Florida, on the nth
of June, after brief Illness. DIR. Turner Ash
by Woods. Gged q years, son of Mr.. George
M. Woods, of Willow Spout, this county.
BUsTRR.-At her father's home in Lewisburg.
VIVA, on the 18th of June, Miss Fanny Chill
ton Buster, danghte- of Charles B. Buster,
Esq, aged 22 years. Her remains were inter-
req in the family battle-ground near the
Blue sulphur Springs.
HANNA BEDFORD Hanna, son of Mr.. Samuel
Hanna. OF Falling Spring district Green brier
county, West Va, and grandson Of Price
johnson, ESQ.,, of -Lewisburg, died of con-
sumption, at the home of the latter, Tuesday
morning. the 18th of June. aged 10 years He
had recently returned to Greenbrier from
Georgia where he lived several years with his
uncle, VIM. E. Benson.
LoNG.-June 18th, 1882 In Stanton, from
whooplng cough. George Henry, son Of G.. W
and F. Long. sged II months and IA days
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

GENERAL SMITHS REsIeNATIoN.-Gen
eral F. H. Smith, the venerable and vener-
ated superintendent of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute since its founding in 1880
fifty years agc-Monday evening presented
to the Board of Visitors his resignation, to
take effect January !, 1890.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
Pin-money Pickle-the best In the city-Sar-
atoga Chips at WHEAT & SUMMERSON'S.

Gov. LEE eTl-Toute FOR LExINGToN.-Gov,
Lee arrived by the P. M. train from Rich
mond yesterday on his way to the semi-cen-
tennial OF the Virginia Military Institute. He
was received at the Railroad station by the
Stonewall Brigade Band and large number OF
citizens
Dr. Blackford. Superintendent of the West
ern Lunatic Asylum, and Messrs. Todd and
Trout of the Board of Directors of that Institu.
ton. escorted the Governor to the Asylum
where he made an examination of the i'm
provements going on there, and then left By
the Valley railroad for Lexington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

MALONE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Gen. Malone has called meeting of the
Virginia republican executive committee,
to be held in Petersburg July 0. The cali
concludes: "Upon the conclusion reached
by the conference depends our success in
this falls electlon.r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

"Mr. Brush, of the are electric light,
owns a mllion-dollar house in Cleveland,
Ohio. He was a newspaper reporter on a
salary of SIS dollars week less than fif
teen years ago." Oh, that's nothngl
There are plenty reporters like him-get-
ting SIS week.-Index-Appeal.
Yes, the Reportorial words are full of
such Brush.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

SUNDAY SCHOOL PIcNIc.-The Sunday School
of the NJ. E. Church South will meet in the s.
School room Thursday. 4th, at a. No., and
from thence they will go to Paris's woods for a
day of pleasure. Means will be provided TO
take the baskets from the church to the
grounds. REEVES GAIT, Supt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

It would be the best policy, if universally
observed, to send delegates to the State
Convention wholly uupledged, who should,
lect the best possible ticket without refer
ence to preferences on merely personal
groupds-looking first to the qualifications
of the candidates, and then to their popu-
lar strength, seeking to secure the combin-
alton of suitability with availability.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

ALUMNI ORAToR.-Hon. JAS L. lGordon, of
Charlottesville, brother of Hon. A. G. Gordon.
of this city, was, last week. chosen by acclama-
ton by the Society of Alumni of the Universe
ty, as the orator to address them at the next
commencement. This is a good selection
Mr.. Gordon being, though young man. fine
orator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
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Should woman be hanged2-PhSlldek1

Should woman be hangedf-Philadelphia
Inquirer.
Women insist that they should not be de-
prived of any Of the rights which men en-
joy 1t would be ungallant and ungentle-
manly to thwatt their wishes in little
matter of this kind,
But when Is comes to voting, why, that
is wholly different thing-NeO York Her.
aid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

The price of sugar has gone up between
thirty and forty per cent. The trust men
are in need of funds to pay for their sum-
mer trip to Europe and so levy on every
poor man in the country.
All right. If the people will stand it
there's nothing to be N.-N. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

The G. & o. Railway will sell sell excursion
tickets between all stations. Tickets good go.
ing on regular trains July Sd and 4th. and for
returning as late as July 5th. Procure tickets
from station agents, as conductors will collect
full fare.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03
Picnic Specialties at WHEAT & SUMMER
SONS

DEATH OF MRS. E. M. c. HoPKINS.-On Sun
day, the 25th of June. Mrs. Hopkins, widow of
the late Col. John II. Hopkins, of Rockingham
county, and former Matron of the W. L.Asy-
lunn, died at the residence of her son-in-law,
DR.. Stephen Harnsberger, in Florence. Ala.
Her remains were taken for burial TO New
Erection Church, in Rockingham county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

The Republicans of Ohio are getting ex-
cited. They would apparently rather go to
sheol with Foraker than to heaven with a
Democrat.
Well, it is natural to pant for one's native
air in times like these.--N. 7. Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

AL persons interested in organizing "The
Augusta County Personal Property Insurance
Company are req uested to meet in the city of
Staunton at the Court House the 18th Of this
month July Saturday, at IL o'clock, A. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-03

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative, Syrup of Figs. under all conditions
make it their favorite remedy. 1t is pleasing
to the eye and to the taste, gentle, yet efectu-
al in acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels