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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
Louisiana Egttppy Gases,

Tie Washington correspondent, Ct the
Alex. Gazette says, under date Of April
30th:-
The Louisiana lottery men here to-day
say their counsel have examined the brief
of Attorney General Miller in their case,
and are sure the U. s. Supreme Court will
render decision in their favor. They also
say that dist guished lawyers not interest
ed in the case, vho have read the two briefs
as printed in ths newspapers, concur in this
belief. Ex-senator Kellogg of Louisiana,
now here, has from the first said that both
the Louisiana Court and the U. s. Supreme
Court would decide in favor Of the lottery
company. He also says the people of Louis.
lana are certain to extend the company's
charter, as by doing so they will receive a
million and q quarter year for the repair
of their levees for which work they have
been 3ainly begging the government for
years. The question TO be decided by the
U. S. Supreme Court is not only the right
of Congress to prohibit newspapers from
PUBLISHING lottery advertisements, but it's
right to prohibit the lottery companies
from using the Z. s. mails.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

THE WEATHER AND THE CRoPs.-The
weather during the past week has been
specially favorable for all growing crops
Throughout the grain regions of the North
west and the central valleys. Excessive
sunshine and warm weather favored farm
work, and early sown wheat in Minnesota
and Dakota ia in excellent condition. The
sht frosts which occurred during the week
in the central valleys did nots prove inju-
rious. a-a.
In the winter-wheat region, extending
from the Ohio Valley westward to Kansas
and southwark to Tennessee and Arkansas,
all crops are reported in excellent condition,
wheat and grass growing nicely, and much
corn planted. The warm, clear weather has
caused very rapid evaporation, and, al
though there has been an excess of precip-
itation during the season, there are many
localities in the central valleys where ad-
ditional rain would prove beneficial, and
the indictions are that these rains will occur
during the early part of next week.
10 the cotton region cool nights have re-
tarded growth, and crops are generally in
need of rain. Crops are backward, although
a good stand of cotton is reported in the
west portion of the cotton region, while in
the east the ground is too dry for planting.
10 the States on the Atlantic coast the
weather, although clear and dry, was moi
favorable, and crops in this section would
be much improved by rain; frost during
the early part of the week did slight dam
age to fruit in New England. but reports
from New Jersey say "Conditions are ia
vorable and fruit PROJECTS in all districts
never better.'
Oregon reports normal weather coudi-
tions, and wheat prospects most excellent
no damaging frosts. and all fruit trees
heavily laden. Rain to the east of the
Cascades would be beneficial.
Colorado reports rain needed; ground
crusted by high winds and hot sun; corr
and potato planting well advanced, and
fruit in splendid condition.
California reports high winds and hot
weather damaged grain crops materially in
the latter part of the week. Frosts in coast
counties slightly damaged fruit prospects
Haying in progress in Southern California
prospects good. Oranges ond lemon treei
blooming well; late started but promise
well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
For the SPECTATOR,
Naturalization,

Mr.. Fdttor The extract from the
Baltimore Journap = German daily,
copied into the SPECTATOR of the 18th inst.
IN connection with the communication,
"Ihe Mafla," abounds in valuable sugges-
lions and interesting facts as to the mode
OF dealing with Objectionable aliens who
disturb the good order of society in Ger
many There certainly can be devised the
requisite restrictions and safeguards to
protect American generosity from the
ttagrant outrages which are being perpc-
trated to the serious damage and disquiet
of the people, who a. various times and
places have been driven by dire necessity to
protect themselves against combinations of
bad men who succeeded in defeating the
executions of the laws of the land. 1t is a
terrible injustice which leaves community
to redress its sufferings and wrongs by a
resort to such rumed. cs as the urgency of
the situation demands. A resort to lynch.
law is to the participants more horrid and
revolving than war itself. The govern
ment which leaves its citizens unprotected
by an insufficient administration of it's laws
is morally responsible, if not egally, for all
tho disastrous consequences which result
therefrom. What Indemnity can be given
to the wounded consciences and lacerated
feelings of that large and highly respecta
BILE population of New Orleans who felt
constrained "to take the law into their own
hands" at the recent riot? Not many
years since terrible conflict occurred in
Chicago in the suppression of bold violators
of law and order, resulting in the distruc-
ton of lives and property and imperiled tie
safety of the city. A few years before that
the great uprising near Pittsburg resulted
in the destruction of millions of property
and many lives. There is at present a
local war in Pennsylvania between the
authorities and those who resist the laws to
the shedding of blood. 1t is high time that
the necessary legislation shall be had to
protect our people from these calamties.-
The next Congress should lose no time in
providing against the influx of criminals
and those "who have left their country for
their country's good" This subject should
be kept prominently in view until an
adequate remedy is provided; and if it is
not afforded by the next Congress the
political party which shall insert in its
platform prudent and determined decla-
ration for remedial legislation will thereby
draw the attention Of the American
people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
There is more Catarrh ia this section

There is more Catarrh 10 this section of
the country than all other diseases put
together, and until the last few years was
supposed to be iucurable. For great
many years doctors pronounced it q local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
By constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable.-
Science has proven Catarrh to be con-
stitutioual disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Care, manufactured by T. j Cheney s.
Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken internally
In doses from 10 drops to I spoonful
It acts directly upon the blood ard mucous
surfaces of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it fails TO
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address,
-. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
IA Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

Ex-senator Henry W. Blair left Chicago
for Washington Thursday, in response to a
dispatch from Secretary Blaine recalling
him. Mr. Blair was en- bis way to China
as United States minister when an intima'
tion was received from the Chinese govern.
ment Of its unwillngress TO receive him.
Mr.. Blair said he had been gwen to under
stand that be might be cert to Japan as
minister, which would suit him equally
well. The President, en- being informed
of the action Of the Chinese government,
remarked that it was Eews 10 him, bui
made 10 other comment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
Virginia Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin.
BY .. S SIGNAL SERVICE AT LYNCHBURe.
Summary for the week ending Friday,

bI y. % SlONAL OkhVlCh Al 01NShoOn nv
Summary for the week ending Friday,
May Isl, 1885,
Reports for the past seven days, show
that there has been ve:y little, and in most
secti1ps 20 rain. These conditions, in fact
of previous dry weather, have caused a de.
lay 10, and in many places a stoppage of
preparation of ground 70, corn. All crops
are needing rain, aud new grass is largely
killed IN many sections. There we're light
frosts in come sections on one or two morn
ipgs, but no known damsge was caused
thereby, and all fruits are probably safe in
that respect, and there is prospect of an
abundant crop of all kinds of fruits.
Whest, barley, and grass continue to ad
vance. Early corn and oats are in fairly
good condition.
We give below the remarks of CORES
pondents at Dale Enterprise, in Rocking
ham, and at Stanton as follo.a:-
DALE ENTERPRIsE.-No rain. Early
planted corn growing finely Grass and
wheat need rain. Surface of ground get
ting dry No frosts damaging to fruit.
STANTON (W. L. Asylum) -0.07 inch
rainfell the 1st, with prospect for more,
which ia badly needed. Ground bard to
get in order and large amount of corn
yet to be planted. Wheat and barley look
ing we'll. Frost Sunday morning, bu. did
nodamaRe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

In President Harrison's letter to the
Republican National League convention as
sembled in Cincinnati, he let slip, says the
Lynchburg Neics, one or two sentences
which indicate very clearly what the policy
of himself and party is to be in the next
presidential campaign. After regretting
his inability TO be present at the convention
or to give any extended counsel in letter,
the President says: "The conventions of
the Republican party and the legislation of
the late Congress, very clearly defined and
very couraReous!y presented the issues
upon which the next contest must be
waged. To those conventions and declara-
tons gave the assent of deep conviction,
and to the important legislation of the last
Congress my earnest support" These
declarations Of President Harrison, of
course, fully commit him and his party to
all of the obnoxious legislation of the last
Congress, including the Mckinley high
tariff law, the force bill and tho defeat of
the silver coinage bill. All CT these
"CoSuiee aos uAlJ hdfo LILO dbsoub Vi pIe
deep conviction" but are declared to be
the issues in the next contest. Of course
it is to be inferred from this that in his next
annual message Mr.. Harrison will declare
himself in favor of maintaining the McKin-
icy tariff law in all of its aggressive fea-
lures, ard of a renewal of the force bill
controversy in Congress and the defeat OF
all silver coinage legislation that may be
proposed from any question. These will
be lively subjects to engage the attention
of The country again. To perpetuate the
Mckinley bill, deny the people more silver
money and enact the force bill would be
piling Ossa upon Pelian and making GU,
national affections greater than ever
before.
We are glad that President Harrison has
so emphatically committed himself and
party to this line of policy and has been
candid enough to declare bis purpose SO
early in advance Of the campaign. 1t will
open the eyes of the people to the impor-
iarce of coming issues and put them fully
to the disastrous result
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

Three counties in South New Jersey are
being swept by forest fires. Thousands of
acres of pine timber have been destroyed
and many families rendered homeless, the
loss being estimated at about million dol
lars.
Great loss has been inflicted by forest
fires in Michigan. During the past week
fires have been burning in the Blue Ridge
Mountains East and the North Mountains
West of Staunton-from the latter eharred
bark and leaves fell in Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

Archibald Andrews, the oldest man in
North Carolina, died Hsar Hilleboro'
Wednesday, sged one huEdled and sever
years He leaves a brother, Henry, now
over one hundred years OLD. they were
bern lear HillsEoro', were farmers, and
temperate. Both were great hunters
Henry, after be was ninety years old,
caught habitually, in tie winter season,
over ninety opossuns by night hunting
Archibald walked seven miles to vote for
Cleveland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

BANK RoBBED.-The Ninth Nation a
Bank OF New York city has been robbed Of
over $500, 000 by its late president, John T.
Hill, whose recent death resulted in in.
vestigatious which have led to the dis
closure that he had been stealing the bank s
money for years. The Bank Examiner and
the Clearing House Committee have ex.
amiDed the banks assets and report that
the institution is still solvent, owing to its
bold;5gs of valuable real estate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
CaterpilIars Stepping Trains.

The caterpillars have appeared in suei
courtess nun beTs on the rail road tTestlei
across the "Big Swamp East of Lumber
ing wheels of the engine slipping around
as if the rails had been thoroughly OILED"
We suppose the farmers in that section
would appreciate the Importance of pro
tecting from destruction the birds that feed
on caterpilars and other pestiferous aud
destructive insects. It is time to move in
the protection of inssctivoroTs birds,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

Freelin Lawton, engaged in grading the
road on Mill Mountain rear Roanoke, was
caught under rolling rock Thursday and
crushed to death Lawtop, with number
of other laborers, was at ok Oh part Of
the road Oh the mountain when a heavy
piece of 1ccE, loosened by q blast above
them, came rolling down. with fearful
velocity. The rest CT ;he men managed to
get out Of The way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

Freight locomotive No. 10, of the Rome
Watertown and Odgensburg Railroad, ex-
pioded Wednesday, April Goth, in the yards at
Oswego, N. Y, while shifting caboose
from the main track to switch. James
Cummings, the engineer, was Instantly kill
ed. his body being blown 200 yards over a
house. Ooe Of his legs was found 100 feet
further away. The fireman, who YVES on
the tender at the time Of the explosion, was
blown on thu top of the cabooss and terri
bly, gcadeG, but viii recover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

A Fountain ard staeus to the memory Of
Henry Befgb, foundsr Of tbs American So
ciety for tho Prevonton of Cruelty to Ani.
mails, was unveiled az Milwaukee, Wis.,,
April 29sh, IN The presence Of several thou
sand persons, The statue cost about $751;
600 and is located in City Hall Square.
Addresses we're made by Governor Peck,
Henry Bergh, son of the deceased, of New
York; Edwin Lee Brown, president of the
American Humane Society, and others.
This is the only Bergh statue in the caun-
try,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

The man known as "Frenchy No. l."
who has been suspected Of the Water street
murder for several days, YVES erraigued
before Judge Marine ard charged with the
crime. Inspector Byrnes, by whose orders
the arraignment was made, has discovered
many facts which bear out the charge
against the man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

Have you registered or have you gotten
your tranlfer?
DON'T neglect or postpone it. Unless you
are registered, or have your transfer, if
you have changed your election precinct,
you cannot vote. Attend to this before
the 10Th instant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

Natural gas v as struck at depth OF l2O
feet in bed Of gravel lying under many
feet of blue clay near Bloomington, ILL.,
TIE G,illirg tools were r''od into the air
and q column of gravel ana stores mas s-L &c
been thrown continuously to the height OF
100 feet. The pressure is enormous, and
the yield exceeds greatly that of all the
many gas veins that have been struck in
Central Illinois.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
A MIsAPPREHENsION AND
IN AN EXPLANATION

desire to make the following explanation
to all of my patrons and the public generally,
as great many of the seem to be under the
Beet. THIS IS NOT so! I only handled it ex
clusively for a short time and only when
COULD NOT GET native cattle Every BUTCH
er in Staunton has bought from me more or
less and believe that but for the timely ar
rival of one car load of Chicago beef Staunton
would have been without beef for several days
I am now slaughtering my own beef exclusive
ly and shall continue to do so as long as live
cattle can be procured. AM HERE TO STAY
and cater to the wants of the people in fresh
and cured meats. Soliciting your patronage,
l remain Yours truly.
may Git HARRY Gait.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

On the recommendation OF Governor
Fifer, both branches Of the Illinois Legis'
lature passed a resolution giving the as
sent of the State for the requirement by
the FEDERAL government Of title to the neces-
sary lands for the construction of the Hen.
nepin canal, and ceding to the United
States jurisdiction over the land required.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

A strange disease has attacked the
horses Ct the vicinity of fredericksburg,
Ohio, which puzzles the skill of tie veterl
nary surgeons. 1t is similar to the cpl.
denic Of epizootic which ragged over the
country number of years ago. A number
OF fatal cases ale Ieported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
TIE LONDON STANDARD of Monday says:

'tThe appointment of Mr.. Blair was q
fragrant breach of international courtesy,
and Chiul's action is rebuff alike on him
and ca tn5 United States government. The
America, who have been snubbed, will
thank neither the President nor Mr.. Blair
for placing their country in the wrong"
These words of the Standard correctly
express the views on the subject referred to
of all right thinking Americans. President
Harrison's appointment of Mr.. Blair, after
his gross, demagogical, and unproyoked
attacks upon the Oldest civilized country of
the world, and with which this country is
on amicable relations, with no thanks to it.
self, hoWever, was gratuitous insult, for
which there is 20 excuse -Aler. Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
ALLEeHANY SENTINEL.

LLEaHANY SENTINEL. - Mr.. J. FL.
Grimes, Jr., has sold the Allegheny Sen
tinel to Mr.. G. B. Cushing, who is now the
Editor and Proprietor. The last issue Of
the Seminal contains the salutatory Of the
incoming editor and the valedotory of the
outgoing. We wish the Sentinel the great
est possible success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

Mr.. MCKINLEY made a speech in Brock
lyn last Tuesday night in which he said he
''commended Tom Reeds rulings, the
Force bill, the high tariff, and all the G. o.
P. legislation, and that the republicans are
ready for these issues in 1892" Well, if Mr..
Mckinley had asked the democratic man.
ayers to select a platform for his party,
they could not possibly have recommended
one that would have compiled more with
the wishes of their own psrty.-Aler.
GQzette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06
FIRST CT: LOT SALE
THE CHI r. les TOWN
Mining, MaM featuring and
lmprovem-1t Company,
CHARLES 1bWN, w. VA.
Distribution Of Ifs to Shareholders,
"EDNEsDAff,EAY 18TH 1891
PUBLIC 81 Do OFLOTs ON
Thursday & F. ay, May IA and Is.

Sale to take place Metres he Site of the Company New
'HOTEL POWHATAN1 or Bm eminence commanding
ciew Of the beautiful Shephs ah Valley from Mountain to Noun
tain-a Of surpassilr Novelness.
Upon the Company land located the SHENAN-
DOAH BRASS AND |IROI WORKS (removed from New
Jersey COMPLETELY AM IN OPERATION. The Goas
Leather and Harness T1aco from Pennsylvania Glore
Factory (froW New York. Buildings in of erection
Ertensire Brick and Tile Uorks and other industries employing
hundreds Of hands.
Belt Railway connecting the B & O. and the N. & W. is
being rapidly built through the land of the Company
number Of Northern Capitalists who interested in the
Company will attend the sae seeking safe and profitable in
vestments.
TERMS OF SALE-0ne- third cash. balance in and two
years equal payments with Title will be withheld
until purchasemoney paid in full deed will be delivered
and deed of ake the purchaser deferred
payments at his opioni
Fully padup shares will be received by the Company at par
for deferred payments.
For further particulars. address
B. c. WASHINGTON,
apr 22-4ts General Manager.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

The Virginia Court of Appeals has
rendered decision to the effect that a
register of voters cannot refuse to perform
the duties OF bis Office before bis resigna-
ton has been accepted and his successor
appointed and duly qualified.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

~
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 the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
ten offectually, dispels colds, head
acLcs and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup cf Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
d,lced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptaD!e to tie 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 vino
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
caLLF7Ul!GiNjA FLO SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY NEW YORK. NV
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

The FATAL CIGARETTE.-The sudden
death of two boys, Prairie du CHEN, Wis
consin, occurring simultaneously after ex-
cessive smoking led to post-mortem ex
animation. Thesresult indicated death by
phosphoric, combiled with nicotine, ard
the arsenical solution used in. preparing
ps DGaaaa,for the ordinary cigarette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

At log rolling in Ceutreville,i Princess
Anne county, Saturday, five negroes at
tackled and badly stabbed Samuel ssMans-
field, one of the workmen. Constable
Burgess attempted to arrest Jas. Harrisb,
the leading negro. when Harrish threw an
axe at the constable, and that officer shot
and killed him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

The NEW SENATOR FROM TEXAS. Mr..
Horace Chiffon, who has been appointed
United States Senator from Texas to sue
cseG Hon. John Fl. Reagan, is not only ore
of the finest orators in the Lone Star State,
but pronounced ''tariff for-revenue-o nly'
democrat. Mr.. Chiffon is a relative of the
family of the same name in Fauquier coun-
ty, Va. His ancestor was Mr.. George
Chiffon, who went from Fauquier to Rem
lucky many years ago. Mr.. Horace Chiffon
has been assistant attorney general Of Tex
as, elected when much younger than he is
now, tribute to legal learning and per-
sonal character He was also at one time
an attorney of the Great Northern and In
ternational Railroad system at salary of
81, 500 year, which he resigned to become
a member of the Texas Senate. Col. George
w. Chiffon, father of the ne Senator, was
elected from Texas to the frst Congress
afser the war, and, with many others, was
not allowed to take his seat,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

SUICIDE IN SHENANDoAH.-On Sunday
morning of last week young man, Marion
Harpine, oldest son of Jonathan and Anna
Harpine, who live miles north of Mt.
jackson, Va, aged % years, months and
days, committed suicide by hanging.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-06

W. B. Hagood, postmaster at Egerton,
Brunswick county, Va, is 10 Jail at Nor
folk, having been arrested in connection
with the robbery of the Atlantic and Dan
vile Railroad at the former place.