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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
CITY COUNCIL.

AT the meeting of the City Council last night
several important matters of public interest
were either disposed of. or advanced towards
final action.
The absolute necessity for additional build
ing accommodations for the white schools was
considered and provides for.
Messers w. A. Burnett and e. A. Fulch err. OF
the committee ofth County Board of Super
visors were present to communicate with the
council respecting the building of a new jail,
and if the city desired to share in the erection
of 1T. The matter was referred to the commit
tee on Public grounds and buildings.
Additional provision for the poor was made
to be expended through the agency OF the
Ladies' Mission.
Mr.. Bell. from the Committee to consider the
feasibility of paving certain streets With Bel
gian blocks tgranite). reported favoraoly,
which lies over.
The Committees to provide building for
the Fire Department to be located on Lewis
Street. were instructed to contract with Mr.
]. NJ w ilson for it's erection.
Mr.. Scheffer called up his resolution increas-
ing the pay ofthe Polics force S. per month to
each member, and it was adopted.
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LYNCHBURe, Va, March IA, 1891.
SUMMARY CROP.

SUMMARY CROP.
The reports received from correspond snts
show that during the last week there has
been an excess of precipitation, extending
over five to six days.
The temperature has been slightly be
low the normal, with very little OF So
shine. Over the section around Lynch
burg, and large portion of the State, there
has been precipitation on days thus far in
March; this 10 connection with 16 days OF
rain or snow in February, has kept the
ground thoroughly saturated, SO that little
Or no progress has been made in preparing
ground for spring seeding. The continued
wet weather has also prevented preparation
of or owing tobacco beds, and that work is
four to six weeks behind. There is a pros
pect of a good wheat crop this season,
though it has been somewhat injured by
the excessive rains of the past week.
REMARKS OF SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
Lynchburg.-Normal amount of procipi-
tation would be about 2.01 inch. Actual
amount was 2.34 on days. Temperature
and sunshine below average Wheat crop
prospect good but slightly Injured by rains
of this week. No plo wing done yet or to-
bacco beds sowed.
Marion.-1 80 inch rainfall on 4 days.
No crops yet to report. Weather change.
able, with excessi! e rain. Temperature
and sunshine below normal.
Danville.-Rsinfall excessive. Temper
ature about normal. Very little sunshine.
Bedford Cty.-274 inches rainfall in 8
days. Temperature about normal and
very little sunshine. Wheat injured by ex
cessive rains.
Staunton CIV. L. Asylum) ala inches
rainfall in days. Prospects for a good
wheat crop. Very little blowing done yet.
Dale Enterprise.-2 IA inches rainfall in
days. Farm work much delayed by al
most continuous rains. Wheat has a fine
appearance, except in low lands where it
has been slightly injured by too much rain.
Barley crop is apparently in good condition.
Mossingford.-2 45 inches rainfall in 5
days and has been injurious to wheat and
oat crops. No tobacco plant beds yet pre-
pared. Scarcely any preparation yet made
for spring crops.
Nottoway c. H.-1.9S inches rainfall in
days. Dry weather is needed to enable
spring blowing to be proceeded with.
Richmond.-2.56 inches rainfall in 6 days
and has been Injurious to growing crops.
Spottsville.-2.O inches rainfall in 2
days. Excessive rains have prevented
blowing.
Norfolk.-1.21 inches rainfall in days.
Very little sunshine and the excessive rain
of the 12th.iDjured growing crops.
]. N. RYKER,
Observer in charge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
DR.. Chas T. Lindsay Deserts His Wife.

DIR. Chas. T. Lindsay, dentist, who came to
this City about five years ago, and who for
same time has been associated with DR.. M. O.
Burkholder in the practice of his profession in
this City, left here on Monday. the 9th inst.
under such circumstances as to produce the
conviction in the public mind that he has de-
serted his wife, who is an estimable and lady,
like woman, and was true and devoted wife
to him, to live with another. He came here
from Bridgewater. Rockingham county which
was also the home of his wife before marriage,
who is daughter of Mr.. Isaac Brown of that
place whose family is highly and deservedly
respected. Miss Rena Myers. dress-maker
living in the west End" with whom he was
enamoured. left the day after he did. and the
presumption is that they are together. After
leaving here he was seen in Washington City.
He has no children. His wife is so confident
of his desertion and infidelity to her that she
has made arrangements to go to her friends
to live. She and her family have the sincere
sympathy of all who know them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT DEMAN,

THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT DEMAN DIS
INDEMNITY FOR THE SLAIN ITALIANS. -
Eleven of the nineteen Sici!ians chare ed
with completely in the assassination of
Chief of Police David G. Henness7 in New
Orleans were taken from the parish prison
about noon on Saturday and put to death
by a mob com posed of citizeas. The Italian
government has made strong protest to the
United States government on the subject
of the massacre. 1t is stated that the gov
eminent at Washington has no money for
the p4yment of indemnity and the State
government would, of course, pay nothing
The Marquis di Rrdiui, prime minister of
Italy, replying to message from the ltal-
ian press of New York, cabled that he had
demanded from the federal govern neut
energetic and prompt measures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
ITALIANS TALK OF REVENGE.
AN ARMY TO ASSEMBLE AT NEW ORLEANS
UNLESS GOVERNMENT ACTs.

AN ARMY TO ASSEMBLE AT NEW ORLEANi
UNLESS GOVERNMENT Acts.
PITTsBURe, March 16.-A committee of
twelve Italians passed through Pittsburg
today en- route to Washington to see Sscre-
tary Blaine, President Harrison and the
Italian minister, aud to demand of them
that steps be taken Immediately in the
New Orleans killing.
Pasquel Corite, who was spokesman for
the party, was very much in earnest. He
said: eff the Italians in other cities will
follow our example there will be raised in
a few days q fund of 100000 to aid the
work of securing justice Or revenge.
II believe the killing at New Orleans
will result in war;" he continued. "But if
the Italian government does not force TO a
complete and satisfactory issue, the repara-
tion necessary will say now that an army
of Italians will assemble in New Orleans
which will fully and effsctually avenge the
murder of our oountrymen."
''You believe in the Malta and the ven
detta?''
81 believe in revenge. Italians are re-
vengeful when angered. We are terribly
angry"
"What will you demand of this govern
ment9'
"That those concerned in the killing of
Italian prisoners be brought to justice, and
that full and complete reparation be made
to the families of the deceased"
"if such demands fail, what?"
aWe shall demand Of the Italian govern
ment that it compel it."
what would that amount to, even if
Italy should seek to compel acquiescence
to her demands?"
"Why, sir, Italy has such a navy that if
she so choose she could station her vessels
four miles from land and ruin your coast
titles. Italy has $50 or more vessels CT
war. You see what she could dor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

The Insurgents in Chilli are gaining
ground rapidly, it appears, and President
Balmaceda can hardly hold out much longer
in his unpopular course. The rebels have
taken the cities of Iquique. Pisaqua and
Tallal. At Pisaqua and Iquique there was
considerable loss of life, according to gov
eminent accounts, owing to the severity of
the bombardment. The fault, however,
would seem to lie with the government
officials who failed to uotify the people of
the impending bombardment, Of which nc-
tice had been given, in the hope that the
presence of women and children would pre-
vent an attack. Yalmsceda ia now in
straits, it seems, for money. He has begun
to confiscate the property ofinsurgents and
is trying to raise cash by the issue of treas
ury notes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
4 Scan Factory for s.aunton.

Mr.. Van Camp Bush. of Philadelphia. is In
the city investigating with the view, If practi-
cable. of locating large soap factory here.
Mr.. BUSHELS engaged in the manufacture OF
soap in Philadelphia, where he has plant
which, in all its complete outfit, cost sI00 0O0.-
He is disposed to move it South where the
field of demand is not SO well supplied as in
the North and West.
AT a meeting of citizens held at the Council
Chamber Monday night the subject was ex-
planned. and a start made in the premises
Mr.. Bush proposes to furnish the plant, and
that $4,000 in addition should be raised for
working capital, and of this amount he will
takeshalf, $4,000. At that time and yesterday
several subscriptions toward the object were
made by citizens OF Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

DEATH OF SAMUEL McCoRKLE.-Mr, Samuel
McCorkle, one OF Rockbridge's Oldest and
most respected citizens. died at his home three
miles south ofLexington on Tuesday night. at
the ripe age of seventy-nine years. He was
born on April Eth, 1912, on the adjoining farm
to which he lived and died. BE was son of
William McCorkle and brother of VIM. Fl. Nc
Corkle, who occupies the o d homestead. He
was married on June 10Th, 1883, to Miss Mary
Simons of Kerr's Creek, who died about seven
years ago. OF this marriage seven children
survive. Mrs. j. Dixon, Mrs. VIM. H. Sale,
Mrs. s. c. Mackey, Mrs. VIM. A. Sterrett, Mrs.
George F. Liebig and VIM. A. and Samuel B.
NcCorkie.
Mr. McCorkle was man OF unusual practi-
cal sense one of the best farmers ofthe county
a XII nd neIghbor and good citizen.-Rock-
briik e News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

A. F. Robertson, Esq one ofour most esti-
mabIe citizens. has been elected a member Oh
the Virginia Historical. Society.
The marriage of Mr., Percy 81. Wiess. of Beau
ment, Texas. to Miss Birdie j. McCue will take
place at the Expiscopal church at o'clock
this evening.
Rev. 1. M. Underwood, Presiding Elder OF
The Shenandoah Circuit, preached In the Uni>
ted Brethren church of this city last Sunday
morning, and Rev. g. w. Station, of the Des
MONIES district in Iowa. preached in the same
church Sunday night.
Mr. Theodore F. Shuey. stenographic Re
porter of the Senate, Is now at his farm near
Churchville. Mr.. w. L. Towberman, also a
s'enographic Reporter of congress. is at the
home of his father. Mr.. John Towberman, near
Mint Spring
Mr.. Jacob Bumgardner has sold his interest
In the Buena Vista Advocate to Mr.. B. q. MOO
mau, and 1t will hereafter be published by a
joint stock company as soon as charter shall
be obtained for that purpose.
Mr.. N. M. Warner, one of the mail carriers of
Staunton has been confined to the house by
sickness for a week past. 1t is hoped that he
will soon be able to resume his duties, which
he SO faithfully and promptly performs.
Mr.. Joseph d. Cochran, son of Col, j. G..
Cochran of Folly Mills, graduate of the
School OF Chemistry at the University of yir-
ginia, has been elected to the chair of assietant
professor of chemistry in the Arkansas Uni
versity at Fayetteville in thai State. We have
not learned, as yet, whether he will accept this
fattering appointment or not.
Miss Fannie E. Forsythe. one of the Oldest
ree;dents of Richmond. the aunt of Mr.. H. G..
Tinsley of the Staunton Vindtcator, died in
Richmond at l Is p. m. at the residence of Mr..
W. 7. Yarbrough .7O5 W. Main Street. The Dis
patch says
THE deceased was supposed to be about
ninety years of age and came to Richmond
from Ireland when ten years of age.
Miss Forsythe was extraordinarily active for
person of her years, and was sick only few
days before she died."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
Easter, March Goth.

Easter will be here this year on the 29th in
slant, but not during the present century Will
1t come in the month of March, save in 1894
when it occurs on the 18th day of that month,
and which is within three days of the earliest
possible time that Easter can occur. This day
is the 22nd day of March and Easter has occur
red on that day but once. when in 1878 1t Ocs
CURED In one OF the most terrific snow and
wind storms the country had ever expsrienc ed.
The latest date at which Easter can occur Is
April 25th and this was reached for the only
time in this century five years ago. IN 1885, but
1t will lot again occur on. this side of the Goth
century Only twice before during this GEN.
tury has Easter fallen on March Goth, the first
time in 1907 and the second in 1912.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

ROBBERY OF INSTRUMENTATION STORE
On Tuesday night of last week some burglar or
burglars obtained entrance to the Merchant
Taylor store of Mr.. las. A. HUTCHINSON on West
Main Street by breaking the bolt CT the lock
in door in the rear, and stole two coats
and several pants and vests just completed
the money value If which is about $50. This
was bold piece of robbery, in the centre OF
the city, and it is hoped that clue will be
obtained and the guilty parties be arrested
Such criminals should not be allowed to escape
detection, arrest, trial conviction, and adequate
punishment,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
In 1862 an Iowa man ON hi,

In 1862 an Iowa man on his way to join
his regiment stepped of a log while cross
ing stream and caught cold. He never
saw the r. giment aud never did any GER
vice. But he got pension of four dollars
a month, was rerated and got six, then
eight, then twenty -four, and at last, by
bocus pocus, deception and collision, fifty
dollars. His business partner was examin-
ing surgeon, and that is where the hocus
pocus process came in.
This is what the republicans call show
Ing gratitude for the veterans who fought
for tie flag =! And on just such rogues
hundreds Of thousands Of dollars are spent.
In the meantime the poor fellows who
faced death get eight dollars per month,
and have to divvy with the pension sharks
at Washington.-N =, Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
DEATH9 s.

his home on Back Creek, High
land county. Thursday morning, March 18th,
suddenly OF apopIexy, Mr.. Eldrfdge c. Pulin,
in the 53rd year of his age.
WINDLE.-At her residence in New Market,
Shenandoah county. March 18th. after pro-
tracted illness. MIS-. Charlotte @. Windle.
relict of Mr.. Washington Windle, in the Seth
year of her age.
Near Union, Monroe county,
W. Va, March 4th. at the residence of her
son Hugh Caperton. Mrs. Fanrie @. Caperton,
widow of Lewis E. Caperton, aged rs years.
She was the daughter of Mr.. Henry Alexan-
der.
9th, 1891, near Moscow, OF
consumption and spinal meningitis. Mr..
Newton Dinkle, aged about 81 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
9taumton Markets..
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

STAUSToN. VA. March lIth, 1881.
The condition OF trade, together with the fact
that quotations for commodities in active de-
mand remain unchanged, calls for only brief
comments to day.
The breadstuffs markets in the leading GER
tiers of trade, in Europe as well as in our coun-
try, show no sign OF receding from upward ten
denotes. which have hesn gradually making
an i'm preston though occasional fluctuations
occur.
Toe Cincinnati Price Current. about as good
authority as we know OF on the subject. esti,
mates the surplus OF wheat in the United
States available for export during the, next
four months, at sixteen million bushels, but
may possibly reach twenty million bushels.
The estimated stocks in farmers hands and
otherwise visible lst March in the United
States is one hundred and thirty-five million
bushels, total less than in any year of the ten
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

JURORS FOR THE MARCH TERM OF THE CoUN.
TY CoURT.-The following persons have been
selected to serve as veniremen at the ensuing
March term of the Chunty Court for the trial
of criminal prosecutions: John H, Bowman.
John l.. Clemmer, Thomas M. Smiley, John
M. Baylor, Jacob Fl. Shaver. Robert 8. Clark,
John Shannon. G. Benton Coiner, ]. L. Tenn
pleton. Caas. III. Patrick, Chas. D. Brand d,
Marion Koiner, U. l.. Hamrick, James F. Bow
man, Willard F. Johnson, Howard L. Wilson.
David F. Hoover, Henry T. Antrim, James W i.
Crawford, George w. Koiner. Attendance re-
quired at Courthouse next Tuesday, March
24th, at 10 O'Clock A. M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
IT. r. CHURCH,

The growth of the U. B. Church in this city,
under the efficient ministrations of the Pastor.
Rev. ]. D. Donovan. has been remarkable. not
to say phenomenal. Within the past year the
membership has been increased from II to 49,
and the Sunday-School Scholars number 256.
A few years ago there were but few members
OF that church in this city. and now they have
a good church building and good congrega-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
0ratOry and NJ usic.

We noticed last week the fact that an inter
estlng entertainment will be given IN tne
Opera mouse on Friday evening. April Bird. by
the boy orator. Ralph Bingham, for The benefit
OF the : eccnd Presbyterian church of this city.
We now add the pleasing fact that Mr. j. G
Nc " win be at the piano on that occa'
sion, ear the time of this entertainment In
mind and don't fail to secure tickets for 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

On Monday of last week near LAGRANGE few
miles west of this city, Mr.. ]. W. Grove met
with a serious accident, having had his head
severely cut and bruised on both sides, by
falling from a machine he was using for pull
ing up stumps. when his head fell between the
wheels where it was caught by lever that
inflicted the wounds. He was removed in ian
almost unconscious state to his home, where
DIR. q. Il. Henkel rendered the necessary sur
gical assistance,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
LADIES' aid GEITLEHEl'S
r ES L a y X a N Il.

We adopt this means of informing the pubs
lie that we have pun chased of Miss Mary Casey
the restaurant which she has been conducting
for some years on Main street. next door 10
the SPECTATOR office, and that we will con-
duct it Ia good style In more suitable rooms a
few doors West, on the same street-the rooms
recently occupied by the Equity Life Associa
ton opposite the Opera House-and would
respectfully solicit the patronage of the public
generally. and of its former patrons parttcu-
larly. and promise to give satisfaction both as
to prices and the character of the fare.
MARGARET d LUCY CAUTHORN.
mr4.3Iu*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

DEATH OF MIR. THOMAS SMIrH.-Mr. Thos.
Smith died near this city on Monday last. the
10th instant. If he had lived to the 18th of May
next, he would have been IS years old.
The funeral will be from the U. B. Church
this, Wednesday. morning at 10 O'Clock.
The following will act as pall-bearers: John
M. Kinney, Wayne splitter, VIM. L. Lush
baugh. VIM A. Burnett, John Nj. Hardy, and
Casper Zrkle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

THE BALTIMORE CONFERENCE M. E. CHURCH
SoUTH.-We give the proceedings of the Balti
more conference, and hoped to get the ap-
pointments in time for this issue, but were
disappointed. It will be seen in the proceed
ings of Monday that the time of the m Getting OF
conference has been changed from the End TO
the 4th Wednesday in March.
Conference was still in session yesterday, and
it is probable it adjourned last night. and that
the appointments were then announced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

The Moss Family gave an entertainment in
this Opera House last Thursday evening which
was quite unique and greatly enjoyed by the
audience as was clearly manifested by the fire.
quent and rapturous applause. The members
of this family possess genius and versatile
talents, and make excellent music on variety
of instruments. All do wonderfully well, but
the youngest girls, Bertha and May, excite the
greatest admiration. They are not only good
musicians but quite good actors as we'll and
give clean and enjoy able entertainment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

GUILTY OF HEREsY.-The Episcopal Court
by vote of 10 found Rev. Coward Nc
Queary. Rector of an Episcopal Church at
Canton, Ohio. guilty of heresy. The caGse of
his arraignment for heresy was a book which
he wrote in which he denied the immaculate
conception and the physical resurrection OF
Christ. He held. in brief. that Gods spirit
ntered Christ and made Him perfect man.
nd that when He arose from the dead it wss a
spiritual resurrection, and not resurrection
of the body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
The house of commons voted large
credit for the relief of distress in Ireland.

SToREHoUsE BURNED.-At Bowman's
crossing, in this county, on the night of
March Oh, the storehouse of Glenn and
Seibert, with its contents, was entirely de-
stroyed by fire. The origin of the fire not
known. 1t was also a post-office. Some
insurance, but far from being enough to
cover the loss.-Shenandooh Vdl1ey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
Two Papers a week fora Dollar a year.

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18
III MARRIAGES..

HEINRICH-BAGBY.-O the 9Th inst, at the
reside nee OF Maj. B T. Bagly of this city, by
Rev. W.Q Huliihen, Mr.. A. Heinrich and
Miss Lucy Bagby, both OF Richmond. After
the ceremony the couple married and the
persons who witnessed it partook of a
Bagly, after which the groom and bride took
the train for bridal tour to the Northern
cities. They will reside in Richmond.
BREEDEN-N1CHOLS- AT the residence OF
the brides mother. Mrs, Sarah A. Nichols,
near Marksville. by Rev. Sam'I. Splitter. CD
Thursday morning. March 5th. Mr.. William
G. Breeten to Miss Salie M. Nichols. all OF
Page county.
MCCULLOUIH.-On the 18th inst,
by Elder John K. Booton, at his residence on
Court Street. Luray, Mr., John KILLER, son OF
Mr.. Frank KILLER, and Miss Susie B, McCul-
Tough.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

NEGRO KILLED IN RoCKBRIDGE.-During q
row at negro festival in Coillerstown Satur-
day night John Branson was killed by Edward
Boss and Wesley Lee. Branson was struck on
the head with a glass pitcher in the hands Of
Wesley Lee, and was afterwards cut with a
knife or razor Boss and Lee were arrested
and lodged.in Jail Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-18

Two GIRLS KILLED.-On Monday morning
on a trestle near Coyners Springs. miles
from Roanoke Leila and Lula Copperage were
killed by a train. The girls were walking on
the track and the train dashed around a sharp
curve and was on them before they could es-
cape. Their parents were walking along a
road near the track and witnessed the acct
dpnt