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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
City Council.

| Lie lily COUNCIL 1elu ltS regular meeting
on Tuesday night last
| Treasua'er's Repeatedly Treasurer
Hoge's report for April, showed disburse-
ments amounting to s3,730.21 and receipts
81, 1851 leaving a balance IN the treasury
OF S713.4O.
Telephone PsiUaeges.-A communica-
ton was received frem Sup't. Mcclure OF
the Bell Telephone Company, Directing tc
the use OF its poles by an electric street
railway company for live wires. Referred
to the Street Committee.
Higher Price.-A petition was received
from Daniel Croghan, W. P. Hounihan
and Milton Graves, asking the city to pay
$3.50 instead of $1.25, for the use of theil
carts. Referred
More Light. Argenbright and
II other citizens of Sears Hill, petitioned
for an electric light at the corner of Sag and
Winthrop street. Referred.
Opening Street.--M. Erskine Miller and
40 other citizens, petitioned for the extern
sion Of West johnson street Irish Alley
across Green street, through to South Stat
ford. Referred.
Additional Street Raiz,cay Route.-A
resolution offered by Mr.. Tams was adopt
ed, giving the Street Railway Company per-
mission to lay down their track from Main
street, along Lewis, to Churchville Avenue.
Reduction Of License asked for.-The
Uni led States Express Company sent in a
petition, in which after citing Judge Bond S
Alexandria decision, to show that they can
imposed by the Staunton Council, they say
they do not want to do that but ask for a
reasonable reduction of it, They ask that
S75, of the $175 license tax they paid under
protest On May LIST, be refunded to Them
Referred to Finance Committee.
A bill from the County Supervisors
A bill for $1,25S from the county, for
the use Of the Courthouse, &C., due in June,
1889, was sent in by W. A. Burnett, for the
Board Of Supervisors, followed by a letter
Council to investigate the claim, so that it
can be settled without litigation. Referred
to the Committee Oh Finance.
Offer for the Old Reservoir Lot.-An
offer from M. T. Peterfish of $3.50, for the
old Reservoir lot. was referred.
School Trustees.-Messrs. w. P. Tams
of the I'd Ward and VIM. Fl. Weller Of the
LIST Ward, were elected members of the
School Board for three years.
Mayors Report. Fultz reported
$3.50 of fines imposed during April.
Public School Buildings motion of
MI. Butts, a resolution was adopted in
structing the Committee On Public Grounds
to inquire whether the School buildings are
used for other than school purposes.
Seacer Assessments.- The petitions of T.
D. Ransom, Jos. B. Woodward, and DR.. N !.
Wayt & Bro, asking the remission of
certain sewer taxes, was granted; that of E.
L. Edmondson was rejected.
A
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Sales of Real Estate.

The sale of twenty-four lots, the Airing
ton addition, on the northern edge of the
city, took place on Friday last. The lots
brought an average of little over S2OC
each, which was low price, and it is very
unlikely that ninety days from now any OF
them can be bought at fifty per cent. more
than was paid for them, Friday. The first
lot was knocked down to Capt. 7. D.
Ransom, whose place the property adjoins
at 5000, and the other lots were knocked
out to the following bidders-James b.
Graham, A; B. F. Hughes, 4; E. Heck
himer, 1; w. J. Metzel, 1; M. N. Bradley
4; Luther Miller, 1; FL. l.. Hoover, 1; J. I
Harris, 2; e. J. Gushing, l.; J. r. Liggett:
1; P. A. Baylor, 1; w. FL. Norman, l.
and w. N. Wilson, 2. The total Of the
sale was 81, 1850. When the street car tracks.
which pass by the property are laid down,
which will be by July, we doubt if the same
property can be bought for double that
amount.
At the sale of the real estate of the late
George F. Flick by Edward Echols. M. L.
| w ctlUOu ttlll CtlllCO DuiIodlNuiOl, c1', 0Oill-
missioners, last Saturday, the store adjoin-
ing Masonic Hall was bought by w. HI. H.
Lynn for the Masonic Lodge at $1,000; the
late residence of MI. Flick on Main beyond
Market street, was bought by DR.. N. Wayt
for Sc, $50; the lot of SO feet front adjoining
it, and containing frame building, was
bought by Mrs. Jno. d. Crowle at So, 700,
and the vacant lot adjoining that was
bought by j. G. Scheffer at s., 400, but af-
forwards sold to Mrs. J. D. CroWle.
Jno. D. Crowle has sold to Asher Ayers
and others what is known as the Bickle lot
on Main street, cornering on Water street,
for $4,000, the material of which the
Skating Rink is built being reserved. He
bought the property ten months ago at
$13, 800 at public auction.
w. J. Perry for Thos. Wholey, has sold
to Messrs. S. M. Wilkes, w. I. McCue
and G. L. Weller, the vacant Main street
lot next to the Mrs. Hurley building, for
So, 900.
DR.. N. Wayt and J. Howard Wayt have
sold to Wesley S. Ker of an acre On the
Churchville road near the Water Works
for 81 $50.
Mrs. Jno. D. Crowle has sold her lot on
Kalorama street, 44xl65 feet, to J. G..
Scheffer for 81 500. She bought this prop
erty in 1884 from G. L. Cooke for $3.50.
James Frazier of Louisville, has sold
seven acres Of land adjoining the Thos. D.
Ransom place, for 50, $50, to J. A. Hanger,
J. w. Splitter and III. l.. Hoover.
A. II. Fl. Stuart to Staunton Land Co.,
property on S. W. edge of town, $4,000.
N. Wayt and J. Howard Wayt to Staun-
ton Land Co., 80 acres adjoining town,
S21 900.
Ashby and Harry Hoshour to Staunton
Land Co., 152 acres, $4,000.
H. Lushbaugh & Bro. to Staunton Land
Co., 49, acres, $4,000.
w II. Weller to Staunton Land Co., 70
acres, $1,000.
j. A. Fauver to syndicate 81
acres, $4,000.
B. F. Terry to Staunton Land Co., 3 lots,
81. 800.
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A Liberal Company.

The building owned by the Odd Fellows
near the City Hall, was lately damaged by
fire. The house had been insured with
Hoge & McChesney, but the insurance had
long ago expired. The firm interested
themselves in the matter land the company,
the Mutual Assurance Society of Rich
mond, very handsomely paid the damages
1924, after deducting the quotas due,
though it was not bound to pay cent. The
firm Of Hoge &, McChesney and the Insur-
ance Company received formal letter of
thanks from G. A. Gladke, the Chairman
of the Trustees on behalf Of the Lodge.
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BreVitles.

Gladke is determined not to beleft out Of
the boom in developing" low prices for
the people. His ''prospectus' occupies
two columns of the first page of to-day's
paper and proves him to be a promoter of
the first rank.
Blakemore the photographer was Oh the
ground at the G. Il y. wreck before day
light, on the morning of the accident.
After the sun rose, he tooka number of ex-
cellent views of the scene, which are on
sale at his gallery.
Staunton Artillery War veterans intend
ing to go to Richmond, will report to Capt.
A. II. Fultz at once.
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Students at the University of Virginia.

We have received the catalogue of the
University of Virginia for 1ss99O. Among
the students are John F. Armentrout and
Jos. L. Armentrout of Staunton; John P.
East of Long Glade; E. Lacy Gibson of
Staunton; Hugh w. Henry, Jr., Staunton;
Jos. 7. McAllster, Covington; Ernest H.
McClintic, Bath; P. Percy Parrish, Gov
ington; Robt. G. Reese of Staunton; Wal
ter L. Reeves Of Mt. Scion; Chas. w.
Rhinehart of Covington; Sullie B. Sieg of
Monterey; John w. Wallace of Bath; An
drew S. Warwick of Staunton, and Rev.
Walter B. Yount of Crimora Station. The
commencement exercises begin June Goth,
closing exercises July I'd.
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M A RkETS.
VINDICATOR OFFICI

INDICATOR OFFICE, I
STAUNToN, VA, May s.
Business in grain is restricted by light of
ferings. Wheat remains at quotations OF last
week with rather an easier feeling. Some
few lots have sold at one dollar, though the
general price has ranged from 94c. to 97c, set
Ting at 95c. for good milling. The advance
in flour has not been as rapid as in wheat and
millers are disposed to act cautiously, and are
now buying only for present wants. Reports
from the growing wheat crop continue favor
able. No change in hay. Very little demand
for anything except gilt-edge timothy.
The Philadelphia Record of Saturday, re-
viewing the grain market for the week, says:
''Wheat prices have advanced to AZ cents
per bushel, and at times have been even high
Ell in the Chicago market, as result mainly
of active speculative buying and manipula-
ton. The ''bull'' movement has been en-
couraged by unofficial reports of an unfavor-
able character from the winter wheat districts
and by dry weather in the Northwest, where
wheat seeding is now we'll advanced. The
boom in the wheat markets has influenced
sympathetic advance in the price of corn,
which is II to IA cents per bushel higher
than it was a week ago. The interior move
ment of corn has increased, and promises
further enlargement next week. Clearances
OF both wheat and corn have been liberal,
but chiefly in completion of old contracts.
The new demand for corn is moderate, and
business has been checked by the advance in
prices. Values of provisions have fiuctuated
considerably, but show little net change as
compared with figures current week ago.
a CtJihu +rod in nr ofe hos,
continued good, and last weeks exports were
50 per cent. larger than the shipments for the
corresponding period last year.
GRAIN MARKETS.
BALTIMORE, May 7.-Wheat-Southern steady
and quiet; Fultz 93a97; Longberry 95a9s; No. 2
951la961a; Western easy; No. 2 winter red spot
9r4; May 941a asked; July 91A SELLER August 81
seller Corn-Southern fairly active and firm;
white IS; yellow 44a46.
RICHMOND, May 7.-Wheat-Longberry very
good, s1O2; shortberry very good, ST. good csc.
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, May L.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as follows
Best. 81 50 1856
Generally rated first Guality....... 425 q 400
Medium or good fair quality $50 400
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and
CoWs........ 200 a 3.23
Trade was slow and prices 1Ea1lc off from those
ruling last week.
Mich Cows S25aS35 per head for common to
fair, and $40aS70 for good to extra. Light supply
and very good demand.
Veal Calves 4a4z4c per lb. with light run and
a good demand.
BALTIMORE, May 5-Hogs weak, and &c low
er. The quotations are follows: Rough Sows
and Hogs 44a47s cents, nearby Hogs 5Aa5A cts
and good Western Hogs 6 cts lb net. Extra
shade higher. Receipts of Hogs this week SSH
head.
baltimore, May 5-Receipts of Sheep and
Lambs 2543 head, with sales at $5OOa$5.75 per 100
lbs. for Sheep, and Lambs to cents per Id.
STANTON PRICE CURRENT.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
The Street Railway.

The Street Car Company have, after some
trouble, secured car stables on North Lew
is street. They have ordered $4,000 worth
of steel rails from New York. Theil
complete plant will cost $43, 600. 1t is very
likely that the occupying OF this field by
this company will also bring here street.
car factory. They are interested in manu-
features and find the abundance of timber
in this section a great inducement to put
such a plant here.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
Basic CITY Affairs.

The Basic City Advance of Wednesday
morning says the town was full of people
waiting for the sale to commence.
NeU Hotel-The contract for the new
hotel has been awarded to Holtzclaw
Brothers of Washington City, and work has
been begun. 1t will cost $4,000.
another Land Purchase.-A Lexington
and Roanoke syndicate have closed the
$4,000 option on the Cary Smith farm,
lying northwest of the West Waynesboro
Company.
Gold Medal.-The Advance offers gold
medal for the best article written for it's
columns, by June LIST, on any subject.
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Assignment.

On Monday, a deed of assignment by Louis
Cohen, proprietor of the cigar store in the
Bolen Building on Augusta street, to A. c..
Gordon, Trustee was recorded in the Hus-
tings Court Clerk s Office. The preferences
are all for small amounts, the first class
being for taxes and rent; the second class
being the following holders of protested or
unpaid checks on the Augusta National
Bank, all for small amounts-C. G. Isaacs,
NORTH Witt, and w. X. Smith Of Balti-
more. Antonio Roig & Co. Of Philadelphia,
and others. The third class is also composed
of creditors for small amounts, Hoge &
Hutchinson, for $7s, being among the
largest. The whole Indebtedness OF the
assignor is small,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
An Anniversary.

The Richmond Dispatch on April 9th,
the twentieth anniversary of the falling in
of the Supreme Court of Appeals room in
the capitol building, published a long and
interesting "reminiscences of it. Some of
the most distinguished men OF the State
were among the seventy who lost their
lives there. Among those instantly killed
was Capt. Fl. H. Forsythe of Staunton, an
officer of the U. S. Army stationed on duty
here. Among those wounded was Maj.
Henderson M. Bell of Staunton, then a
member of the House of Delegates, land who
had an arm broken.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
Funeral Train,

Last Tuesday night, special train car
rying the body of the late U. S. Senator
Be.k of Kentucky, passed through here
on the Chesapeake Il Ohio Ry. for Lexing-
ton, Ky. 1t was co composed of a combina-
ton Car and three Pullman cars. On
board were Mr.. Beck's daughter, Mrs.
Goodloe, and her husband, and the Com
mittee appointed by the Kentucky delega-
ton in congress to escort the remains
Messrs. L. @. Washington, Phil. B. Thomp-
son, w. r. Smith, 0. o. Stealey,J. Fetch
Ell Johnson, Blair Lee, J. G. Breckenridge,
r. G. Wintersmith, w. F. Tucker and
Judge L. S. Trimble. At Lexington the
body would be taken charge of by the Gov
ernor of Kentucky, heading a delegation
from that State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
Charter Granted,

Judge Mclaughlin on the I'd inst. grant
ed charter to the ''Sherwood Land Co., y
with the following officers for the first
year-W. L. Fleming, Richmond, Va,
President; J. N. Mcfarland, Vice Presi-
dent; q. G. Thompson, Secretary; W. L..
Walters, Jr., Treasurer, and those gentle
men with the following to be Directors
John E. Massey, of Richmond; W. L..
Walters. Purpose to purchase and develop
land, sc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
Killed by the Tram.

On Sunday night last, about 10 O'Clock,
at the Chesapeake & Ohio yards in Lynch
burg, r. II. Swartz. freight brakeman, of
Augusta county, whose parents live neal
the Parkersburg pike toll-gate, was instant
ly killed. He fell from his train to the
track and his head and right arm were sew
cred from the body by the wheels, the head
rolling down the embankment. He was
tWenty-four years OF age and leaves a wild
oW, formerly Miss Wilson of Annex, in
this county, to whom he was married but a
few months since.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
A Noted Herd Go,np

Mr.. M. Erskine Miller, who has sold his
farm Eastwood" to the Staunton Devel-
opment Company. and has no longer a
breeding farm for his famous Eastwood
Jersey herd, has offered them for sale.
They have national fame and their sale
will be easy, but it will be great loss to
Augusta county and the State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
Death of a Faithful Toll-gatherer.

Edward Shay, for twenty-five years in
the employ of the Valley Turnpike Co.,
twenty -four of which he has kept the toll
gate at Staunton, died Wednesday after
noon at o'clock. He was about 60 years
of age and was an excellent man. He leaves
a large family of grown children.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
RECOVERING.

Mrs Mary Henry, who, in fit OF in
sanity, the result of illness, cut her
throat at Roanoke few days since,
is recovering. Her mother-in-law, Mrs.
Amanda Henry, formerly Mrs. Samuel
c. Baskins of Staunton) had been
nursing and watching her through her ILL
ness, but happened to go out of the room
and on returning found Mrs. Henry stand
ing up in the floor slashing her throat with
a razor. Her condition was for many days
very critical,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
A Fast Tram on the Valley Railroad.

1t is announced that on Sunday next,
May 18th, ii fast train will be put on the
Valley Branch Of the B. & o. to run be-
tween Baltimore and Lexington. 1t will
be composed of an express, baggage, two
regular coaches and chair car, and will
only stop at important stations. Going
South it will reach Staunton about II 80 A.
NJ, bringing the Baltimore papers and
mail of that morning, and going North it
will pass Staunton about 2:30 M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
No Primary.

A large meeting Of Democrats assembled
at the Skating Rink Friday night, presided
over by Mr.. w. G. Kinney with Mr.. Roger
B. Atkinson as Secretary, to consider the
propriety Of holding primary. No one adj
locating the holding of one, the meeting adj
journed after few minutes session.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
Post Office Changes.

The following changes in the 4th class
postoffices of Virginia were made Wednes-
day: Buffalo Gap, Augusta county, W. L.
Meredith appointed postmaster vice J., w.
Spiece, resigned; Ferrol, Augusta county,
J. w. Risk vice A. II. Wilson, resigned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
Circuit Court.

The May term of this Court will open to-
morrow. Judge Mclaughlin will be here.
There are a large number of cases on it's
docket.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
KabIe's Academy Commencement.

The annual commencement at Kable's
Military Academy takes place Tuesday,
June Sd.
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THoS, c. ELDER. FIrZHUGH ELDER
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
rHoS. c. ELDER,

Thos. e. Elder and Fitzhugh Elder have enter
offs REAL ESTATE AGENCY at lob SOUTH AUGUSTA
ST., (the law offices of Thos. G. Elder under the
firm name of THoS C. ELDER & SON.
Real estate of all kinds in town and country,
bought and sold on moderate commission
Farming lands aciu not be neglected.
The long experience of the senior member in
the real estate business and the promise of the
junior to devote all his energies to the business
are the inducements offered to the public for a
share of its patronage.
THOS. C. ELDER,
april FITZHUGH ELDER
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Pension Checks Received.

Senator Echols has received from the Au-
ditor of the State the pensions checks for
the following persons and amounts:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-05-09
Waynesb0ro Notes.

W. L. OLIVIER, Secretary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-02-20
WILL SWEEP THE COUNTRY.
Col. Villas Says the Democracy
Will VI in in 1892

CHICAGO, Feb. ia morning paper
prints column interview on the politt-
cal situation with Col. William F. Villas,
late secretary of the interior. The arti-
Gle speaks OF him as "Mr. Cleveland's
favored confidant.n When asked If, in
his opinion, the discussion of the cam
paign of 1883 strengthened or weak
emed the cause of tariff reform, Col.
strengthened it. No man can review the
history of political discussion in
this country and deny that the
people understand and accept argument
and are governed in their action by
their Judgment. 1t may happen at
times, as in the last campaign, that the
secret and corrupt use of vast sums of
money, combined with sectional hate or
some ephemeral frenzy. can snatch
away doubtful state OF turn the scale
of close contest. But this cannot be
when the people are awake to the peril.
nor does it prove the people either fail
to understand or fail to act
ACCORDING TO SOUND ARGUMENT.
The contrary is well established by the
returns of 1888, tariff reform having
made gains and progress wherever dis
cussiOn was most plenteOuS and falling
where argument necessarily moves
slowly to the reach of all.'' .rhe same
they will have on the power
of a healthy, vigorous YOUTH" was
Col. Villas answer when questioned
as To the effect the lapse Of four years
would have on the sentiments of voters
with reference to the tariff issue. ''And
SURELY" continued he. 1.-THE battle of
1892 will be fought on the same issue.
1t is my opinion that by that time the
Democrats can sweep the country On
that issue II the right men are nom-
mated for president and vice president"
Upon having his attention called to the
administration of Mr.. Cleveland and
asked if he thought the future would
regard it favorably, he said, after some
explanatory remarks: IL don't hesitate
to say II ought to be So" Col. Villas
took an encouraging view Of the out.
look for the Democrats in Wisconsin
this year and said there is good hope for
them if the Democratic state committee
makes an aggressive. vigorous and wise
campai gn.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-02-20
DIVIDED The SPOlLS.
End Of the Deadlock in the
Iowa House Of Repre-
SentativeS.
]. T. Hamilton, a Simon-Purs
Jeffersonian Democrat,
Elected Speaker.
Chairmanships Of Importans
Committees Copralled
by Republicans.
Ex-Seeretary Villas Says Dem=
oerats Will Sweep the
Country in 1892.

DEs MONIES, To-, Feb. 19.-TO-(iay
the Iowa house of representatives sucs
ceeded in breaking the deadlock with
which they have been wrestling for the
past five weeks. The Democrats went
into caucus this afternoon, and decided
to accept the terms of the Republican
compromise proposition. This gave the
Democrats the speaker, the Republicans
the craftsmanship of the important COM
mittees, while the minor offices are to,
be divided as equally as possibly be-
tween the two parties. When thee an
nOuncement was made that the Demo-
Gratis had accepted the compromise
proposition made by the Republicans.
the house chamber was the scene OF
great activity. Up to date, in five weeks
and three days. sessions, 81 ballots
have been taken On temporary clerk,
and 136 on speaker. The house was
called to order again at p. M, and
On motion of Walden, adjournment was
taken till 7:30. The =
REPUBLICANS WENT INTO CAUCUS
at once TO nominate persons to fill ths
vacancies on the ticket and determine
what committees they would have. In
the senate this afternoon. Harsh intro
duced joint resolution asking for the
appointment of commission to inves-
tigate trusts, combinations, etc. Wool
son presented a report of the committee
on rules. 1t was placed OH file, and
will be acted upon tomorrow. The
senate then adjourned till tomorrow.
AT the evening session of the house,
on the lS7th roll call, John L. Hamil-
ton (Dem.). Of Mills county, was unani-
mously elected speaker. Chutley of Mills,
and Johnston, OF Dubuque, members
who were in the deadlock of 1874, were
appointed committee TO escort the
permanent speaker to the chair. The
oath of Office was administered by Mr..
Hotchkiss, and after few remarks
Speaker Hamilton assumed the duties
OF the Office. The remainder of the
officers were then chosen. The rules of
the Twenty-Second general assembly
were adopted until rules can he re-
ported upon. A JOINT resolution calling
for a joint session. Tomorrow, TO cam.
vass the vote for governor and lieuten-
ant governor; was adopted The house
then adjourned, till 1880 tomorrow
morning. Egs