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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28
The Empire State Shaken by an Earth
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quake.
Att o'clock last Sunday morning por-
tions of the State of New York were shak-
en- by an earthquake. AZ Gloversville
large buildings were shaken, people were
thrown out of chairs and out of bed, and
glass was shattered. The earthquake was
preceded by loud, rumbling sound.
A despatch from Utica says
"Ths Mohawk Valley was disturbed by a
slight shock of earthquake, accompanied
by lightning and heavy winds. The shock
in this vicinity was very light, but increas-
ed in intensity to Montgomery county,
where, at Fort Hunter, it was quite severe.
At Little Falls dishes were ratified, and a
rumbling as of distant thunder was heard.
At Fort Hunter buildings were shaken and
beds moved 80 that the occupants were
awakened. In Utica dishes were ratified,
and some people report slight vibration,
but the shocks were hardly perceptible. No
damage was done in any quarter. This il
the first seismic phenomena of note here
since 1884"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

VIRGINIA COMMISSIONERS TO THE
WORLDS FAIR.-Governor Mckinney has
recommended the Hon. John T. Harris, of
Rockingham, Democratic, and General v.
D. Groner, of Norfolk, Republican, Com
missioners from Virginia to the Worlds
Fair. Colonel Alexander Mcdonald, of
Lynchburg, and Mr.. Heermans, of Mont
gomery county, are the Democratic and
Republican alternates. These appoint
ments are to be made by the President and
confirmed by the Senate. There will be no
opposition to them, as matter of course.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

GIVING INDIAN BOYS LIQUOR.
town, Penn, May 21.-Au interesting case
of furnishing liquor to two Indian boys
was tried before Junge Yerkes yesterday
afternoon. The prosecutor was W. P.
Campbell, an agent at the Carlisle Indian
school. The testimony showed that Joseph
Doan, of Yardley, sold liquor to Ralph
Nelteny and Peter Ocoted, two Indian boys
living with farmers in Lower Bucks coun-
ty. The defendant was convicted and sem
fenced to pay fine of $1,000 and costs
and undergo imprisonments six months in
Doylestown. Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

THE CAR WoRKs.-W. P. Boyer, Super
intendent of the Basic City Car Works, re-
ports the work progressing finely. The
rock foundation is being pushed as fast as
1t is possible. He will continue the use of
rock, in the construction of the building, to
a distance of about four feet above the
ground, and will then begin the brick walls.
A busy scene is presented about the work.
Twenty men are engaged on the founda-
ton, while carts are daily running between
the qnarry and where the work is going on.
The buildings and machinery will cost
about 1925, 0O0.-Bdsic City Aduance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The colored-track walker employed be.
tween Caldwell and the Mathews Ford Gull
vert, on the G. q o. Railway, was cut to
shreds by the trains running over him last
Monday night. James Waddy was the un-
fortunate's name. He was not on duty,
but was returning home from RonceveHte,
in drunken state, and either lay down on
the track or was struck by No. and was
cnt and re-cut by the trains passing during
the night. He was a respectable colored
man. The rumor that he had been foully
dealt with is, in the face of the facts, un-
founded. Greenbrier Independent, May
22nd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

AN EARTHQUAKE SHoox.-BILLINes,
MONT, May 24.-At an early hour yester.
day very severe earthquake shock was
felt all over this county. There were two
separate vibrations. The inhabitants were
considerably alarmed, but the disturbance
was not repeated. Two brick houses wers
shaken down and considerable glass was
shattered. Pictures and brio d-brac suffer-
ed correspondingly. :. A dance was in prog
ress at the hotel, and the severity of the
shock foored several of the dancers aud
left the party in fright.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

DR.. Heber Newton made a casual remark
to his congregation to this effect: "We are
saddled and bridled by body OF profess
sional politicians who are using the me-
chanism of municipal government to en-
rich themselves"
True. But the public may lose its pa
thence. When that time comes the official
who brides and saddles it will think he has
mounted an earthquake by mistake. He
will be left on the roadside and never put
foot in stirrup again.-N.Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28
Saved by the Pruof-reader.
HOW WEDDING AND STOCK REPORT CAME
TO BE MIXED.


In certain Western newspaper Office the
gentleman whose business it is to report
the fluctuations of the live stock market
sits across from the young man whose lot
it falls to report wedding ceremonies. Both
are graphic writers and enjoy that latitude
of expression characteristic of Western jour-
nalism. Both use tho same kind OF paper
and their penmanship is not unlike.
Not long ago the wedding reporter was
suddenly called out of the Office and left in
the middle of the table several sheets of
paper on which was description of fash
ionable wedding. These sheets were gath
cred up by the livestock writer when he
finished his report, and the two stories be-
came mixed. This is what the jealous care
of proof-reader, later in the evening, saved
from reaching the public eye:
"The church was deliberately decorated
with holly and evergreen, and the altar was
hidden in q wealth Of flowers. Out of the
recesses rose rare tropical plants and from
the ceiling hung fifteen Western veals.
which at this time of year are scarce and
correspondingly dear at CAST cents per
pound. There was also an active demand
for choice lambs, and farmers east of the
Mississippi river can probably turn to sheep
raising and take the bride, who wore q
gown Of white corded silk, creation Of
Worth's, with pearl ornaments.
s'Then came the maid of honor, the cou-
sin of the bride, Miss Henrietta Rlowee, of
Chicago, wearing dress of white tulle with
diamond ornaments, and she was followed
by small bunch of Montana sheep, which
bleated most piteously as they were driven
on board and shipped to the winter hotels
in Bermuda. They will there be cut en-
train and slightly decolette, and after the
rest of the party had reached the rail the
minister turned and said impressively: i
cannot bid more than Ct cents for State
veals, but cable-grams from London quote
refrigerated beef at price that will enable
me to pay 81 80 for car of choice Indiana
beeves;' and hearing this there was rush
for the young married couple, and the bride
fell into the arms Of her father, who is
known to bear q striking resemblance to-a
Connecticut OK weighing 1875 pounds.
The market here took an upward turn, and
the guests, who numbered about two hun.
dred, were served with sumptuous din
ner at the house of the bride. ''-Nep York
Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The Mckinley bill has passed the House,
but will il mass the Senate-there's the rub
1t is extremely unlikely. The Republican
party is working to make record on both
sides of the question as nearly as such a
thing NAV be possible. The enactment of
the Mckinley bill into law would efectu-
ally settle the question of which party shall
90 into power in 1892. Nothing more pro-
pitious could happen for the eDemocrats.-
Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

CONFEDERATE EDITION OF THE RICH.
MoND STATE.-On last Saturday, the Rich
mond State issued, in honor Of the unveil-
ing of the R. E. Lee statue, Confederate
edition of twenty pages filled with Con-
federate history, Confederate songs, &C.,
which was ''gem of purest ray serene, !"
and which testified to great enterprise and
fervent patriotism on the part of the pub
fishers. 1t is souvenir of the occasion,
and should be preserved for the interest,
entertainment, and edification of posterity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The Western Window Glass Manufact-
urers' Association met at Pittsburg, Pa,
Thursday, and decided to shut down all the
factories in the country for the summer on
or before June IA. A combine was also
made with the jobbers by which the price
of glass is to be made uniform hereafter in
all Cities
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

DROPPED DEAD AT HIS ANVIL. We'd
nesday last, about noon, just after he had
finished shoeing horse, Elijah Huffman, a
well known colored man, sat down to rest
and Immediately fell to the ground and ex-
pired in his blacksmith shop on Main street,
without uttering a word. For several
months he complained of trouble about the
heart, and it eliminated at last in his sud-
den death.
He was IS years old and leaves wife
comfortably provided for.with good home,
and many friends to mourn his untimely
end.-Stote Republican (Harrisonburg)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

AN ALLEGED BONANZA The owners of
the Mann-Arrington gold mine in Nash
county, N. c., have struck bonanza. At
the 1865 foot level they have encountered an
ore body from foot to three feet wide
which averages in value by careful testing
$50 per ton, and has only 10 per cent. of
sulphurets. The vein has been proved for
400 feet and has been defined 200 yards.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Last Friday, the Richmond State led off
in Confederate decoration in honor of Gen.
Lee. Its building is covered from top to
bottom with Confederate coloIs, and battle
flags wave from every window. None but
Confederate colors are displayed. The on
ly legend that appears on the facade of the
building is thus: 'R. E. Lee, Americas
Greatest Man."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The House committee on elections decid-
ed to report in favor of unseating Messrs.
Venable, of Virginia, and Elliot, of South
Carolina, democrats, in behalf of Messrs.
kingston and Miller, the republican contest
ants. In the Chalmers Morgan case from
Mississippi, the decision is in favor of Mr..
Morgan, the sitting democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Francis J. Holland, Harvard law stu
dent, was arrested at Boston Friday, charg-
ed with stealing gold watch and seven BIZ
cycles from the Harvard gymnasium. He
not only confessed to these thefts, but also
that he had been stealing large number of
law books from the library. The stolen ar
ticles have been paWned,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

George Francis Train is fast train as he
completed his trip around the world Satur-
day evening, arriving at Tacoma, Washing
ton, at seven O'Clock. The time from start
to finish was 81 days Is hours minutes
and 3 seconds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

DEATH OF THE MOTHER OF SPEAKER
REED.-Speaker Reed received the tele-
graphic announcement Of the death of his
mother Saturday morning at Deering, a
suburb of Portland, Me. She had been in
failing health for some months, but a fatal
termination of her illness was not expected
so soon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Judge Hindman. of Nevada. Iowa, in
structed the grand jury of his county that
notwithstanding the decision of the United
States Supreme Conrt that the State cannot
interfere with the importation of intoxisat
ing liquor in original packages. no person
has right in Iowa to keep place for the
sale of liquor of any kind, either in original
packages or otherwise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

BALL ExTRAcTED-The ball received
By Judge VIM. L Clark at the fist battle
of Manassas was extracted on Friday week
by DIR. VIM. s. Love. 1t remained in his
person for nearly twenty. nine years. The
volley that gave Capt. Clark his wound
killed Owen Burgess, Isaac Glaize, Charles
Mitchell and James Hines, of his company.
The gaIantry of Capt. Clark on that occa-
sion is spoken of in the highest terms by
the survivors of the Winchester
lHd.l Tunes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Mr.. Richard Vaux had wslkover in the
election in Philadelphia last week. He
was elected on the Democratic ticket as
Randall's successor, receiving 6,0O1 votes,
while his Republican opponent got only
1856. Mr.. Vaux will be heard from in Con-
gress. He is SO honest that Speaker Reed
will be uncomfortable when he looks that
way.-Richmond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

By strict party vote of II to 9 the New
Jersey State Senate has unseated Senator
Mcdonald, democrat, of Hudson county,
and seated Stuhr, republican, who was his
opponent at the November election, when
Mcdonald was returned elected by o.34O
majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Lightning struck a church at St.Mablem,
near Hildesheim, Germany, while congre'
cation were praying for a cessation of hail.
storms, which did great damage, and four
persons were killed and twenty others in.
iurad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Gov. Mckinney. by proclamation, re-
quests citizens of the Commonwealth to re-
frain from secular employment on the goth,
to be made forever memorable in the histo-
ry of the world by the expression of peo-
pe's devotion to patriotism, justice and
truth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Robert Ross, a young brakeman on the
Panhandle road, dreamed on Thursday
night of last week that he was thrown I'M
der his train while coupling cars in the
Cincinnati yard, and that one of his legs
was cut off. On Saturday his dream came
true exactly as related, except that when
his leg was cut off his arm went too, and
he was taken to the hospital in dying con-
ditiOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28
DISCOVERY OF LEAD IN SMYTH COUNTY

DISCOVERY OF LEAD IN SMYTH COUNTY.
"A Lynchburg special to the Richmond
Dispatch says:-
"May Gath, A. G. Williams, residing near
Rye Valley, five or six miles south of Marion,
has discovered what is believed to be an
immense vein of almost pure lead on his
farm. While developing vein of iron ore
he struck the lead vein, and the sui face
cropping showed the vein to be from two to
three and a half feet wide and of unknown
depth He has traced the out groupings
over one mile and finds it very ROB-" 4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The West End Land Company Of Char
lottesville will have a'public sale of some of
their valuable lots on June 3rd and 4th.
This company now has seven agents on the
road, and has already disposed of a large
number of lots.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

WHO WE'RE ELECTED IN CHARLoTTEs-
vILLE.-The following are the city officers
who were all reelected in Charlottesville
on Thursday: Mayor S. B. Woods; City At
torney, Frank Gilmer; City Sergeant, s. j.
Dudley; Commissioner of the Revenue, U.
L. Fowler-all Democrats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28
baltimore Livestock Market. May 81


BEEF CATrLE-The market was scarcely as
active as last week. and prices generally 10 TO
Is cents per 100 bs lower than they were then.
The quality throughout was not as good though
fed Cattle as good as the tops OF last week, but
prime Cattle were less numerous. and medium
and common grades more plentiful. We nov
n most ost sales at S.7sas4.75 5I per 100 ns. ~ '
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
as a1aty on Too
fair qua lily 5.7Oas4 Is and ordinary thin Steers
Oxen and Cows 2 00a$S.50 per 100 ms.
land, A from Virginia, 70 from Illinois. 900 from
Pennsylvania, and 142 from New York. Total
receipts i6r o me week IUso neaa aea1ss M last
OF the offerings today 776 head were taken by
Baltimore butchers. = by country dealers. and
8i6 head against sos last week and $50 head
same week last year.
Monday, May %, 1890.
sw1NE.-There Is rather free Offering this
In 9 Excess Of last weeks record. Trade is only
moderate. not active in any of the yards:
Prices are Ns14c off from last week. Good
best demand. We quote the range at 55sa5z
cents net, with a few extra q shade higha1.
Fair Hogs 51za6sa cents per n net; rough Hogs
cts net. Receipts of Hogs this week 1856 head.
NEW YORK, May, S.-Beeves-- 1seceipts today
$500; market cts higher; Steers 30a$5 Is per
100 bs. and Bulls and dry Cows at 50a$3 IS per
b. Shipments ss2 Beeves and zoo quarters Of
Beef. Calves-Receipts 5000 head; market No
higher: Veals 25a$5 IS per 100 lbs. Buttermilk
Calves at 3aS3 so per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs
Receipts 9lOO; Lambs 10 per lower: clipped
Sheep sold at 90aS8. and clipped Lambs 50a
s. so per 100 lbs Hogs-Receipts 16, 900; market
steady at 30as4 70 per 100 fbs.
Richmond Livestock Market, May 26
Receipts 337 head of cattle, Al sheep,
1873 lambs. 1922 hogs.
sales: 81 head Of cattle. BIZ sheep, 1873 lambs.
$50 hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 4ska4szc. gross; medium to good.
4a44c. gross; common to fair, 2La3zc gross.
Sheep-21za41zc gross.
Lambs-5a6c. gross.
Hogs-5La53Ie. net.
Bulls-2xa3Lc gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

By late decision Of the Interior Depart
ment, a man who says he contracted PEN
sionable disability while undergoing SEN
tence for desertlon, has been granted per-
sion. In other countries. a military pension
is an honor; in this, it is just the reverse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

A LADY DEPOT AGENT.-Basic City has
lady depot agent. At the death Of her
husband, who had been the agent here for
several years, the Chesapeake Is Ohio Rail.
road Company did the graceful thing in
the appointment of Mrs. Annie Hicks, as
their agent at this point. With the help of
her son, she attends to all the work incid-
ent to her position, keeping all the accounts
in good shape, and making most accept.
able agent in every particular. If there is
a similar instance of this kind in Virginia,
we have never heard of it.-Basic City Ad-
rance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

1t is believed that J. Taylor Ellyson,
mayor of Richmond, will be elected chair
man of the Virginia democracy at meet
ing of the State committee called for to-day
Wednesday, vice Chairman Gordon, resign
cd on account of ill health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28


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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The Baltimore and Ohio and Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Companies have agreed to
make junction at the crossing west of
Charlestown, ". Va, SO that trains may
be transferred from one road to the other.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The Supreme Court of the United States
denied the application for a writ of error in
behalf of William Kemmler, under sentence
of death by electricity for murder in New
York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Miss Mary Lee, the eldest daughter OF
Gen. R. E. Lee, has arrived in New York
from Europe, and will be present at the an
yelling of the equestrian statue OF the Gen
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Four young whales, each about seven
feet long, appeared in the Thames, Eng
land, recently. They gambolled about in
the river, while great crowds looked on.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

A fine brood mare belonging to William
Barnes, of Marshall, Mo-, gave birth to three
colts on Tuesday, May Goth. They are per.
fectly formed and as lively as crickets,
though small in size.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Miss Nora Wootten, the erratic young
female who recently attempted the life of
DR.. 81. A. Sims, at Roanoke, has been &C.
Quilted on the ground of insanity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

MARRIED WEEK AND KLLED.-MAR-
TINsBURG, w. VA, May 24-George W.
Hollins, well.known liveryman, was run
over by Baltimore and Ohio train here to-
day and almost instantly killed. He had
been married week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

A monument to soldiers and sailors was
unveiled at Newport, R. l., Friday. Gen.
Russell A. Alger, cemmander-in.chief of
the Grand Army, was one of the speakers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Mr.. Chas. Peterson, of Mcdowell, Va,
who has been suffering very much from a
cancer on his left hand, had the hand am
putated at the wrist. We learn he is get
ting along nicely.-Highland Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The greatest deposit of manganese ever
found in the United States has been opened
up at Tredegar, Calhoun county, South
Carolina,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

John Ruskin, the poet, is veritable
"sensitive plant" in regard to the weather.
On bright, clear day he is buoyant and
elastic; on wet day, moody and misan-
thropic,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Journalists, jurists and State officials con-
cur in the opinion that the late decision of
the Supreme Court is a substantial victory
for Virginia in the coupon contest.-Nor-
folk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

Private Manning, who killed private
Tieghe at Fortress Monroe Thursday, was
turned over to the United States marshal
and taken to Norfolk for trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

1t is asserted that the republican leaders
have determined to uuseat more democratic
members of the House in order to secure a
safer majority.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28
.Daily, except sunday. tsunday only.

.Daily, except Sunday. tsunday only.
CONNECTIONS.
Train No 416 connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express Train leaving at l.07s D,
M, arriving at Pittsburg at so p, M. Column
bus at Is a. M, and Chicago at 10 IS m next
day; with train leaving at at 439 p. M, arriv-
ing in Cincinnati at 7.45 am. st. Louis at $50
p.nl., and connects at Weaverton with train
arriving at Hagers town at 90 p M. and at
Washington Junction with train arriving in
Frederick at 2 80 p m.
Train 4l8 connects with the fast vestibuled
trains at Harper's Ferry at l6 p m. for Pitts
burg; IL O6 p m. for Chicago, and 08 m. for
Cincinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Ptttsburg
at 7 q M; Chicago at As pm; Cincinnati at 5 90
m, and st. Louis 8 30 q m.
Trains ALI and 418 have Pullm an Buffet Par
lor cars between Staunton and Baltimore.
B. & o. Palace Sleeping Cars are run through
to cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and Pitts
burgh on all express trains.
For tickets and further Information apply to
3. q o. Agents. orto
@. e. DUDROW, Travelling Pass. Agt..
Winchester, Va.
1T. ODELL. General Manager.
CHAs o. ScULL Gen'l Passenger Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-28

The sugar and carpet manufacturing in
terests of Philadelphia will be seriously in
jured by the Mckinley tariff.