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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04

DEATH OF "Boss" SHoMo.-Mr. ]. ID. Sbomo
formerly of this city, where he was familiarity
called BOSS" Shomo, of the firm of Shomo &
Mahoney, contractors and builders in Roanoke
City, died in that city at IL O'Clock Tuesday
night. May 9th. in the 45th year OF his age. In
noticing his death the Roanoke Herald Says
HE was one of the pioneers of Roanoke ,hav-
ing been several years ago connected with Mr..
N. F. Henderson in planning mill. building
and contracting business. and HIS interests
have been ever since identified with the place.
s,He was a courteous and energetic business
man, a true friend and good citizen, and his
untimely end will be a source OF deep regret 10
the many friends whom his good qualities had
attracted"
The deceased was son Of the late Henry ]
sholn0 Of this city who died several years ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04
A NEIGHBoR.

HIGH PRICE LOT IN BUENA vIsTA.-Mr.
l.. T. Chenewith of Beverly, Randolph Co.,
W. Va, has purchased a lot at Buena Wis
ia for which he paid $1,000. The Buena
Vista ADVOCATE says that, whilst this is the
highest price yet paid for "a lott is regard
ed as probably the best investment thus
far made in that City.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04

CONTRACTS LET.-Messrs. B. R. Witt, r.
S. McCluer, Parry McCuer and j. 5. Pax
tor have all let dwellings to contract to be
built on lots at the intersection of 24th
street and Cedar avenue. These will be
handsome houses and an ornament to that
part of the city.--Buena VISTA ADVOCATE,
MAY 30sh.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04
A Big Prize.

Henry Kappeler, a tailor, and his wife, Clara
q thrifty German couple, are very lucky peo-
Pile, residing in the basement of 542% Natoma
Lottery Company of February last the Kappe.
Ter family funds were enriched to the extent of
$4,000 by their investment of 81 in the pur-
chase of a coupon and they have got their
money safely In bank.-Sdn Francisco (Cal.)
0nU March Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04

AN APoLoGY.-In consequence Of the space
necessarily occupied by two unusually large
advertisements which could not be postponed,
we were compelled to leave out several col
umns OF matter prepared for this issue. and to
make the notices of the schools given as brief
as possible. with the exception of the Public
Schools, the report of which was put in hand
before this unusual demand on our space was
made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04
washington and lee g.aiversisy.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. JUNE, 1890.

Sunday, June 15th.-11 a. m.-Baccalaureate
Sermon: Rev. s. A. Goodwin. D. D. p. m.-
Address before the Y. M. 9. A. Association:
Rev. H. Melville Jackson, D. D.
Monday, June 16th-6 p. m.-Annual Regatta.
p. m.-Final Celebration OF the Literary
Societies.
Tuesday, June 17h-Alumni Dau.-10 q. M
Annual Meeting of Board OF Trustees. p. m.
Annual Meeting of Alumni Association. 3
p, m.-Annual Address before the Alumni:
Rev. George w. Finley, d. d.
Alumni Banquet.
ment Exercises-Delivery of Diplomas. Certi-
dcates, Prizes, &c. 10 p. m.-Final Ball.
N,B,-The exercises will begin promptly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on tie Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses The sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro-
cure it promptl9 for any one who
wishes to try it. 20 not accept any
substitute,
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SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04

FREIGHT DEPARTMENT Q. d 0. RY.-Mr. ID.
L: Watkins has been appointed Travelling
Freight Agent OF the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
way, on both lines between Norfolk and Hun
tington, with headquarters at Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04

HARPER.-May 3d. 1890 near Stuart's Draft OF
fiux, Mr.. John Harper. aged about So
MURPHY.-May 18th, 1890, at Big stone Gap,
: Va of heart disease. Mr.. Timothy NJ urphy
brother of Mr.. ]. ]. Murphy of this city.
GoCHENoUR.-May 81, 1890. near Hermitage
Mrs Barbara, widow of the late Jacob Goch-
enour, aged IA years and months. Deceased
was a consistent member of the German
Baptist church. Interment at Hildebrand's
Chapel. Rev. Samuel Driver officiating.
SMITH.--ln Staunton, Wednesday, May 18th,
little Lille Maria. infant daughter of Alfred
and Matte Smith, aged months.
SToVER.-At her residence on North Lewis
Street, Wednesday, May 25th. of jaundice;
Mrs. Mary NJ. Slower, In her sixty-third year.
MAY.-On Wednesday, May 18th, 1890, at the
residence of his son-in-law. (Mr. VIM. r.
w. Va, Mr.. Edward May. in the 84th year of
his age. Mr.. May was a consistent member
of the NJ E. Church, South, for II years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04
Obituary..

Died ia Mt. Scion. May the 10th. $780, Radie
NJ. McFall, wife of James A. McFall, deceased,
aged 40 years and 10 days. She protested reli-
gion in early life. and though no demonstra
tive Christian. was ever ready to do what she
could TIE last three years of her life were
full of sorrow, having in that time lost com.
panion and child, with that love that only a
wife and mother can know, so anxious for the
recovery of her dear ones. forgetting her own
falling health making every sacrifice for weeks,
day and night, and with loving hands minist
ering to their wants, never firing, until at last
she was Frustrated with that dread disease,
consumption. She was a great sufferer for two
years but bore it with more patience than
could be expected, reduced to a mere skeleton.
and confined to her bed for months.
She had great desire to get well, not that
she was not prepared to die, for have often
heard her say that her children were all that
she cared to live for She lived In hope of get
ting well until a few months before her death.
Feeling that her end was near. she called her
family around her bedside. and exhorted them
to live Alright and be good and kind to each
other and asking her son-in-law, Mr.. Irvine,
to pray with her, gave them all good bye tell
ing them to meet her in heaven.
When the last trying hour came, calm and
reposed, without struggle or sigh, she sank
to rest as peacefully as an infant upon its
mothers breast. She leaves behind her an
aged mother and five children 10 mourn their
irreparable loss. Children, ever remember her
wise counsels, for you had q good mother. New
er forget the little prayer that you learned a
her knee:
Though your hearts are sad and lonely and
you miss her goodnight kiss, we can sympa-
thiZe Win you, Tor we loved her loo, DO not
wish her back from the companionship of her
loved ones, whose loss so weighed her down,
but bow to the Christening rod of an alTwise
God, "who doeth all things WE'LL"
You have one more tie to bind you to
heaven. May you all, like her, remember
your Greater in the days of your YOUTH
Dearest mother thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply feel
But tits God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rat
Notices of deaths published gratuitottsty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04

REV. w. II. II. POWERS AND HIS CHURCH.
Rev. w. Fl. Powers, Rector of Trinity P. E.
Church at Towsent town, Md, and well known
herein his sermon last Sunday, gave statistics
of the progress made by the church during the
eight years of his incumbency. He outlined
his plan of improving the church by making
1t of cruciforn shape, by adding two transepts
extending east and west from the north end
of the church, and chancel from the furthest
sides Of the transepts. The cost of the enlarge-
ment is estimated at $4,000. The work will be
commenced when about half the required
amount has been collected, and the revenues
derived from the additional space will be ap-
piled to the payment of any Indebtedness as
sumed III raising the balance o. ths expense of
enlargement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-06-04
City Council.

The Council was in regular session last even.
Ing President Berkeley in the Chair.
Current accounts for May were ordered to be
paid.
Ofthe Bell telephone poles, it was decided
that the removal of them be required, and that
the Street Committee be authorized to pur-
chase such as it may need.
Additional water service was authorized
along Green street.
Salaries due the members of the Fire De.
partment were ordered to be paid.
Supt. Moore, of the Water-works, recon-
mended the laying of inch pipe along New
street between Main and Court House street.
Reports of the May or and Chief of Police of
fines imposed and collected, and the report of
the City Treasurer were read and recorded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
FATAL RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
George NJ. Ramsey Killed at Cam.
bridge, Mass.

George At. Ramsey, Cambridge, Mass,
hotel proprietor, was killed in runaway
accident at Lambridgeport.
He was riding with Isaac d. Balch Of
East Cambridge, and was just returning
from Belmont. The accident occurred as
they were crossing Norfolk street, Cam
bridgeport. Just at that moment, without
any warning, horse owned by Thomas
Tighe OF Somervllle came running like mad
up the street. Blinded by fear It dashed
into their vehicle, Ove-turnIng IL and throw
ing the occupants with terrible force to the
ground. Mr.. Balch escaped with few
bruises, while Mr.. RAMSEY received his
death blow. Blood was pouring from his
nose, and his head was severely gashed
Physicians were promptly summoned, and,
though they did all that medical skill could
suggest, death resulted within short time.
Mr. Ramsey was "a years old, and was
born In Portsmouth. N. IL
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
NO SALARY AND NO PROPERTY
The Husband of Clara Louise Kellogg
Examined.

Lawyers Joseph lIeiner and Charles Heck.
Ter examined Charles StrakOsch, the theatri
cal mar ager at sew YORK on a Judgment
obtained by William q. Dietrich for $91G.2H
Strakosch is the husband Of Clara Louise
Kellogg aud manager of her opera company
Dietrich was the leader of the company or.
chestra and his JUDGMENT was for balance
of salary. Strakosch testified that he man.
aged the company and received one. third OF
the profits and $40 n week. At the close Of
the season 1889 he had received SLIGO, but
$500 OF TINS was spent in litigation in which
the company was involved. The balance
went to pa the expenses Of n European
trip. Until few weeks ago, when the cCm IN.
pany dlsbanded in Pennsylvania, he had
been receiving 80 n week, but this salary
stopped with the breaking up Of the com.
pany. He said he had no means whatever
that his wife owned The furniture in the fiat
which they occupied, and that she paid the
rent of the fiat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
SMASH! WENT THE BIG GUN.
DIR. Justine Fires Dynamite Shell
With Surprising Effect.

D.. j. Gilbert Justines experiment a
PcrryyiIle, \. y, in firing shells charged
with dynamite from q Blakely rifle, ended
with tremendous explosion at the first
shot. The biz gun went all to pieces, hurh
ing massive chunks of iron in all direction.
among hundreds of spectators, and that all
escaped death or serious injury was miracu.
lous. AS it was, only ono or two were
slightly injured.
The experiment was conducted IN 4 large
ravinc near Perryvillc. The gun used was |,
Blakcly rifle OF nine-inch bore, which hac
done good service on the Confederate side in
the war Of the rebellion. The target was ar
almost perpendicular cliff OF lid rock one
third OF mile away. over winch the water
rushcs in series of cascades into the raNlnc
Six ninc-nch shells, forly-four inches long,
had been prepared for the occasion. Each
consisted Of IN outer shell OF scven-six'
tecnths-inCh steel enclosing All inner shcl
which contained dynamite in cylindrical
wooden boxes. Cartridges Of "gian,
| powder were put into these boxes ant
| packed in n resilient earth known as
Kieselguar.. Cocoa compressed common
| powder, which burns slowly, was used fol
| firing the rife.
Ii was n little after . o'clock when every
| thing was In readiness for the test.
Suddenly some on @ shouted: 1.-The fuse Is
fired; !" and everybody held his breath. A
moment later there was a puff of smoke, and
then tremendous report. In n twinkling
huge III sses of iron were spinning in the air
| in all directions, and everybody had to look
| out for himself The tremendous energy OF
the dynamite shiyered the big gun into 0
thousand fragments. Inventor Justine and
Cassius Brand, a Syracuse shoe merchant
were behind tree twenty yards away whcr
the breech Of the gun went whizzing by
them. Several doctors from Cazenovia anC
Woodstock had taken refuge behind a bis
stump about 10 yards west OF the gun. TIL,
right arm OF the rifle shot over this stump
[ bounding into the water and covering the
doctors with dirt and powder. Among
others who had taken refuge behind this
stump was Lawyer Dennson, who secured
DIR. Justines patent. Mr.. Dennison Wa,
peering over the stump to see the big gun q
Off A thousand-pound piece of the riglr
arm grazed his head.
After the panic had subsidized cyerybod.
rushed down into tho ravine 10 see the dc
struction that the explosion had wrought
There was not yestige of the big gun in th,
position It had originally occupied.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
APASSLNGER KILLED AT SEA.
Four Men Knocked Down the Gang
way by Tremendous Wave.

The steamer Circa.sian, at Quebec. from
Liverpool, encountered very rough passage
and the sea ran very high. One day the
weather was unusually rough, and four
cabin paSscn ,scrs-D. Nalpy Of Gasp, j.
Greig Of Ottawa, Lieut.. Warder Royal Navy,
and o. Frcchettc, Spanish Consul at Quebec
were standing on the head n the stairs
leading down to the silicon, gazing out at
the rough sea, when tremendous wave
struck thc ship, washing her decks and strik-
ing the h0uSc OF the ganCway, bursting in
the house and knocking the men down
stairs to the floor of the saloon.
All were unconscious when picked up
The ship, doctor found that Nalpy was
fatal! injured, his body being terribly
bruised and his skull fractured. He fingered
a hort time and then died, and was buried
Mt sea. Greig had his collar bone broken
and was otherwise injured.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
A Burglar In u Woman's Dress

A residence at Ravenna, O., was robbed
by burglar during the temporary absence
OF the family in the evening. About nine
o'clock some young men noticed the peculiar
appearance of yelled " oman on the street
and decided to attempt a filtration. Tho
stranger suddenly gathered up the feminine
skirts and ran down the streets. Being pur.
sued, tho person entered the Etna House
and disappeared up stairs. Upon search
wOmans dress bonnet, and veil were found
and the chase was renewed, when IL was
learned that man had hurriedly left the
hui ding. The fellow was overhauled three
miles east OF town and brought back. He
proved to be Frank Hook, local crook lust
released from the Ohio penitenliary for
burglary. lie confessed having entered the
Streeter residence, and said that he donned
female attire TO enable him to leave the place
without detection. Hook Is in Jail awaiting
sentence.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
THE CATTLE TRADE.
Baltimore Reports Bright Prospects
Shipments Likely 10 BE Doubled.

DIR. George G. Favllc, chief Of the United
States Bureau of Animal Industry for Mary
land, says that the price Of cattle will nd
vance from IS to S. per head, and the ship
ments from this port will double the number
now being shipped. Most Of the cattle from
here are shipped to Liverpool. Antwerp is
being opened up, and Hamburg and Havre
are the other important ports for cattle \
few days ago 1880 head OF cattle, the largest
cargo of the kind that ever left Baltimore,
were shipped. About 1900 head OF cattle are
shipped from Baltimore per week, and 80, 900
were shipped last year.
Twice this number would be shipped the
first year after raising the quarantine by
England. Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri,
Ohio, Virginia, the District Of Columbia and
Maryland have been freed from cattle disease
by the Bureau of Animal Industry since
1856. The disease III Maryland. the most i'll
fected spot In the United States, was eXtcr-
minated in three years, II the disease had
spread to the Western plains, where cattle
are raised at large over hundreds Of miles Of
territory, DR.. Fayie says it never could have
been checked
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06

One of the smaller country towns Of
Maine that has been greatly changed
by time is Faycttc, in Kennebec coun-
iy. fifty-scSen Years ago according
TO the Augusta Journal, at Fayette
Corner there were three churches, four
stores, two hotels, postofiice and
nearly thirty dwellings. Now, only
one church, the Baptist, remains, and
the stores and hotels have burned or
fallen down.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
AN IRATE FATHER
Thrashes the Man Who Insulted His
Daughters.

Il. +. Hamilton, q rambler and gay young
man Of Birmingham. Ala, was severely
cowhided in the police court room while
court was in session by George West, an old
and hOnorcd citizen. whose daughter had
been insultod by hamilton. Hamilton had
been trying to pay his attentions to Miss
West, but was not encouraged. Recently
he wrote her very insulting note, for
which be was arrested on complaint Of n
friend of Miss West'a A, soon as the
young ladys father heard Of it he started
out to find Hamilton. They met in the
police court room and a case was on trial.
West drew long rawhidc from under
his coat and struck Hamilton half dozen
terrific blows in the face. The affair created
great excitement. West was fined for con-
tempt of court and arrested for the assault.
Hamilton was badly punished and called
loudly for helm
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
CLIPPINGS.


Harvard is the oldest college in the
United States. II was established In
1856.
AslO.OOO ioss-house was recently
dedicated in san Jose (Cal.) China
town.
The Car has decided up~n Theodo-
sin aS the future commercial port OF
the Crimca.
Miles Of electrical subways are TO be
built in New York city within the
next two wears.
The annual production OF flour in
the United States is $4,000, $50 bar
rels. worth 500 100000
The Standard Oil Company has
founded branch ut Bremen, Germany,
with capital of $1,000, 600.
The value of mortgages in Wiscon-
sin aggregate $500 900, 000, on which
the annual interest is 500 900, 900.
The English flag floats over ono
sixth of the population and one-eighth
of the surface of, the habitable globe.
The Senate galleries in the Capitol
at Washington will accommodate 1000
spectators; the House galleries l2OO.
Northumberland Cresswell,
who was member Of Grants Cabinet,
is now 4 prominent Washington bank
or.
Josh Billings made about half mill
ion dollars by his humorous and origi-
nal essays, and by delivering comic
lectures.
In the MIillarbor Plains, Australia,
two enormous caves have been dis
covered large enough TO hold 100000
persons.
England is the only country where the
members of Parliament arc not only
unpaid, but have no special rights or
privileges.
People arc said TO have incurred
Icad-poisoning from merely biting silk
tcwing-thread or passing it through
their mouths.
The United States Government has
paid out in round numbers 81 900, 000,-
300 in pensions since the beginning of
!he Civil War.
Polo has proved 50 fatal in India
This season that the COMMANDMENTS
Chief is likely TO prohibit polo tourna-
ments altogether.
James Payn, the English novelist,
has written about forty novels, and
every word of the manuscript is in his
own handwriting.
Congress. appropriates annually the
sum of $4,000 for White House station
cry, kilograms, books aud other such
contingent expenses.
The largest sugar-bect farm in the
world Is he Moro Colo Ranch, near
Castrovllc, Cal, where l 800 acres are
devoted to their culture.
Each member of Congress gets about
5000 envelopes full of seeds every year,
and the bill Uncle sam pays for them
amounts TO about 100000.
Tie pay of the Admiral of the
United ) ates Navy, whether at sea,
OH shore duty, or on leave, or waiting
orders, is Sl3 200 per annum.
Henry Warren, who sells newspapers
on the Derby Railroad, between New
Haven and Birmingham, Conn, and
who is now in his eighty-seccnd year,
is cutting his third set of teeth.
The statistics Of the import of UNI.
hrcllas into India have suggested the
question why native artificels do not
manufacture this article. In 1889
there were imported by sea into Cal
Cutta considerably more than 2,jO0,-
600 umbrellas of foreign make.
Tic Prince of Wales is one of nine
men who are compelled on certain o.
casions % wear the uniform of the adj
mira. of the fleet. Five of these are
over seventy, three over eighty, and
one is about to enter upon his hun
drcdth year, SO that they manage to
escape the duty more than the prime
dnas
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06

A white-ribbon enterprise often inquired
about is the National Temperance Hospital
in Chicago, where patients are treated with.
out the use OF alcohol in any form. The last
monthly meeting of the directors of this hos.
pital brought favorable reports from various
officers. DR.. 0usley, the house physician, re-
ported twelve patients treated within the
hospital during the month, eight of them
surgical cases, beside a number of outside
patients. Much incidental good Is also done.
For instance, two gentlemen patients, who
were deprived Of tobacco in accordance with
the invariable rule, at first objected very
strongly, but found themselves 80 much bet
ter without it that on leaving the hospital
they 'swore or altogether.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
Practice Better Than Theory,

Mi Cstch-lou believe in Darwin
ism belicvc-the survival of the fit
test, the doctrine of selection, and all
that sort of thing
Mr.. Backward-Yes.
Mis-, Catch-Un--ah-well, how is
it that YOU don't live up TO your belief
and sc.Cct come one rMunscv.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06
ghtIdrea EHJOy

The pleasant fiayor. ssnile acton and foo'Iins
G sets Of syrup Of Iig4 wien in need Of a AK
awe and Il the father or mother be eos'iVe or
tiious the most gratifying RESULT folio" us
ESQ that II is the best family remedy known
md every family shoull have bottle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06

The greatest depth ofthe Atlantic
orson i about a milc-, and tins
is only in n limited space about
100 miles north of st. Thomas.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1890-06-06

THE seven weeks-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
A.B. Hancock, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, jabbed his
little fist into his grandmother's eye and the
old lady now has only one optic.