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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25
Coming From Winter Quarters.

Wheat and grass have come from under
their winter covering of snow with all the
appearance of having entered upon the
stage after passing through winter quarters.
The season was beneficial every way to
these crops in our section of country. The
surface was rather dryer than desirable
when the first snow fell, but the continu-
ance in falling at intervals with moderate
thawing supplied sufficient moisture
through the seven weeks of duration. The
life of these crops, as they passed through
the winter, was one of the kindest nursing
of nature. Warmth and moisture were
supplied instead of baroness of covering
and crispiDg dry winds that often cut the
hopes of producers short ere the genial
spring and warm sun come to do their part.
Stifed roots in hard cold soil will not now
exhaust the benefits of many showers and
weeks of early spring time TO obtain a
growing start for the plants. They are
already putting on full coat of lively
green on stalks of unmistakable strength.
A good large crop of wheat would diff
fuse as many blessings in our country as
any other boon of the kind which can come
to reward the toll of the farmer. We speak
unreservedly in estimating the value of the
blessing in a good yield, even under the
possibility of lower prices for the cereal,
about which, however, there are no un-
favorable evidences pointing in that di-
rection.
We have no recollection of having ever
observed fairer prospects at this time of
the growing season for wheat and grass
than are now presented in our Valley
country. The increase of merchant milling
establishments, especially as they are to be
observed in Staunton and Augusta county,
will create still livelier home market for
our steadily-increasiDg production, and
altogether the wheat growers of Augusta
and adjoining counties have as cheerful
prospects before them for rewards in pro-
ducing this cereal as have their brethren
elsewhere, including the fruitful western
fields.
The town.builders and the men planting
manufacturing industries, should remem-
Der that the milling enterprises are class
which should receive from them early and
careful attention. A country as capable as
is ours of producing raw material should
receive that attention which secures for it
all the necessary manufacturing facilities
to shape that material into supplies to meet
the consumption demanded. The demand
for bread.stuffs is largely increasing and
will continue to grow. It will not only be
wise to make the -four necessary for home
demand, but it will be equally SO to be-
come extensive exporters. A commercial
center with full share of trade in bringing
in wheat and sending out -four, is one of
strength and stability-of charging pros
poets, inviting its people to the highest
aims.
In looking over our grain and grass
fields, as they are now coming out of
winter quarters, reflections like those in
which we are now indulging involuntary
spring up. They open the way to the
cheerfully -hoped-for future that shall be
rich in Its blessings for the toiling men
who cultivate the soil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

A STRANGE PREsEN rIMENT. The death
of DIR. Henry ampsell, prominent drug
gist in the village of Bloomville, Ohio,
which took place on Saturday afternoon,
February 14th, was peculiarly noteworthy,
says TIE Cleveland Leader. Although his
health had not been good for several
weeks, nothing serious was appreheuded.
On Saturday morning he calmly announced
to his wife and family that he would die
before night, and so strongly convinced
was he of the presentiment that no arrahg-
ed his. business Affairs aud Summoned
number of his intimate friends, whom he
babe farewell. A few minutes past o.
clock, in full possession of all his faculties,
he sank quietly back in his chair and ex-
pred. Mr.. Sampsell was but thirty.five
years of age and one of the best known
business men in the coapty,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

We concur in opinion with the Norfolk
Landmark which says that sit is entirely
accurate to say that no Southern State
would withhold support from MIR. Cleve-
land or Governor Hill on account of their
silver views were either nominated. They
are very tar from any such folly as that.
There are things more important than sill
yer in American politics. The Southern
Democrats are first for honest constitution.
al government, and having this the other
things are incidental. The financial views
of the distin guished New Workers. may de.
feat them for the nomination but not fol
election when once nominated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

FUNERAL.-The funeral of Rev. George
NJ. Funston, late rector of st. Philips
Church, Atlanta, Ga, who died in that
city early Tuesday morning, took place
from St. PauPs Church, this city, to day,
and was largely attended. The remains
reached here last night in charge of Messrs.
T. T. Dickson and T. H. Austin, vestry-
men of St. Philips Church, and accom-
panied by the deceased's brother-in-law,
Rev. W. M. Dame, and his sister, Mrs.
Hicks. The coffin was covered with mag
nifcent fowers-tributes from those by
whom he was 80 loved and esteemed in At
lanta. The funeral took place at IL o'clock,
the services being conducted by Rev. DR..
Norton, who was assisted by Rev. DR..
Minnegerode with whom the deceased was
associated as assistant rector of st. PauPs
10 Richmond few years since) and Rev.
DIR. Walker, Of the Theological Seminary.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Dickson and
Austin, of Atlanta, Rev. Drs. Nelson and
Carl Grammer Of the Theological Seminary,
and Messrs. Thos. Semmes and D. F. Ward,
of that Institution. The remains were in
tered in the family lot in Ivy Hill Como
terry. Among those present we're number
of the relatives aud friends of the deceased
from Baltimore, Richmond, st. Louis and
elsewhere Gazette of Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

When the Mckinley high tariff bill was
before Congress, Secretary Blaine ventured
to remark that it would not open up any
market in the world to our agricultural
productions. The effect of that tariff in it's
operations Of only few months not Comfy
shows that Mr.. Blaine was right in his
view of it, but that it has turned out worse
than was predicted; for our expectations of
agricultural products in the last seven
months has fallen off more than SIT 1000,
600 from those of the preceding year!
These facts should certainly open the
eyes of the people and array the whole
agricultural interest of the country more
solidly against the Mckinley bill and the
Republican party than ever before. -
Lunch. Neps.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

The remains of Gen. William T. Sher-
man arrived at St. Louis at $50 o'clock
Saturday morning, and were buried in
Calvary Cemetery by the side of his wife
and two SONS at $50 P. NJ, the same day.
An imposing military procession followed
the remains to the cemetery. Great crowds
of silently respectful people assembled at
Union Station and along the route of the
procession. Bells were tolled, cannons
fired and many signs of public mourning
were visible. Two hundred members of
the ex Confederate Association of Missouri
marched in the parade. The Rev. Thomas
Ewing Sherman, son Of the deceased Gen.
eral, recited the burial service Of the
Roman Catholic Church at the grave
The drums sounded "taps," and military
salute was fred over the grave.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

BURIAL OF GEN. SHERMAN.-TheU United
States census office has announced the first
results of the inquiry as to personal indebt-
edness. The preliminary report from Ala
bama and Iowa shows that the debt in Ala
anna averages $26 to each one of the popula-
ton, and in Iowa s104 to each person. The
interest charges in Alabama vary from one
to forty per cent, and in Iowa one to twenty
per cent. Tee total real estate mortgage
debt in Alabama in force January 1, 1890,
was $50, 027, 1888, and in Iowa $199, 034, 957.
The census office has collected abstracts of
nine million mortgages in the United
States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25
And His Name is Jones.
A Mexico, Mo-, special dispatch says:

A Mexico, Mo-, special dispatch says:
R. J. Jones, of this city, is constructing
model of an invention that will revolution
ize the world and startle such electricians
as Thomas A. Edison. Mr.. Jones has in
vented a machine that will ultimately do
away with both steam and electricity. and
instead run engines and all kinds of ma
chinery with either compressed air or water.
1t is a hydraulic engine, and is attached
to the regular steam engine by valve that
let's che compressed air into the boiler, and
by the simple touch of lever with the hand
sets the machinery in motion, which runs
perpetually until shut off by the opsning up
of another valve that lets the compressed
air escape, the hydraulic engine keeping up
its work continually. By this means an
engine can be easily controlled or governed
as if by steam and run at an almost trivial
cost, Mr.. Jones, the inventor, has a model
that has been tried to his entire satisfaction,
and he is now constructing one in this city,
10 by IA inches, expressly to secure pat
emit. The inventor claims that 10 year
there will be very few engines in this coun-
try run by steam. The model as shown is
one of neatness, and is the simplest piece of
machinery in existence. The hydraulic
pumps in connection will stand the pressure
ter to the square inch, and the inventor
claims that it can be made to stand pres
sure even greater than this. Mr.. Jones
says people may call it a fake and all such,
but, said he:
San incessant study Of twenty years on
this subject has at last revealed to me the
secret of an invention that will no doubt
startle the universe, and after trying my
machine to my own delight / am ready to
say to the world that perpetual motion has
been solved"
Mr.. Jones is Al years old, a native of Vir-
ginia, and farmer by occupation. He
moved to Lincoln county, this State, and
about three n onths ago from there to Mex.
leo, where he is at present located. He has
worked just eight months upon the present
model of the machine he is now construct
ing, and says that in few days he will give
an exhibition of his invention, that the peo-
pie may be their own judges as to the &C.
curacy of his assertion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the
mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions from
reputable physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney s.
Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and
is taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. Ia buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio. by F.
j. Cheney s. Co.
psa-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

On the occasion of the marriage of q
daughter Of Nj. Thomas Price, who lives
on Crooked Run, near Grove Hill, CON-
pany of the yonng men of the neighbor-
hood gathered last Thursday night to
serenade the bridal couple. Mr.. Price shot
into ths OVID as be says, for the purpose
of frightening them away. q load OF No. 1
shot, taking effect upon the person of
Frank Conner, son of James Conner, of
John, Fl ge of which penetrated into one OF
his lungs, and others wounding him about
the head and breast. The young mau, we
understand, is in dangerous condition
from the lung wound. and little hope is en-.
tertsirad of his recovery.
Ga Saturday Price came to town and
surrended himself to Justice Grayson,
who released him upon his own recogni-
sance.-Pogs Courier, Feb. 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25
Death of Rev. J. G. Armstrong.

This eloquent minister died at Atlanta,
Ga, at 8 O'Clock last Sunday SSafternoon.-
He had not been in the ministry for several
years, having been deposed.
The end of his somewhat eventful life
was entiiely unexpected, and came with a
shock to bis friends.
DR.. Armstrong returned to Atlanta a
few days ago from very successful lecture
tour in Ohio and Indiana. He was ap-
parently in the best of health and spirits
Saturday night be wrote upon his Hamlet
lecture which he predicted would be his
masterpiece, far SURPRISING mis- Julius
Caesar and Richard III. At late hour he
laid down upon sofa in his library, and
in this position was discovered Sunday
morning in an unconscious condition, and
remained so until his death in the after
noon.
He was born in Belfast, Ireland, In 1886
and consequently was fifty-fve years old at
his death.
He went some years ago from Trinity
Church in Hannibal, MO-, to Stt Matthews
Church at Wheeling, w. Va, and from
there to the Monumental Church at Rich
mond, Va, and from there, about 9 years
ago, to st. Philips Church in Atlanta, Ga.
He resembled J. Wilkes Booth in re-
markable degree. A special despatch from
Wheeling in Mondays Washington P ost
says -
"Rey. J. g. Armstrong was for years a
pastor of this city, and was remarkable for
bis resemblance to j. Wilkes Booth; many
people maintaining to this day that he was
Booth. There certainly was strong re-.
semblance, even to a gun-shot wound in
the leg and a scar en- tbs neck. Wher u
frouted with the stories here be always de-
clined to talk on the subject, and all efforts
to trace his past history were futile. He
refused to talk Of Lincoln's assassination. !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25
Of Ruskin, as he was at forty years of age,

Of Ruskin, as he was at forty years of age,
DR.. Furnivall says; 81 never met any man
whose charm of manner as all approached
Ruskin's. Partly feminine it was, no doubt;
but the delicacy, the sympathy, the gentle
ness and affectionateness of his way, the
fresh and penetrating thiigs he said, the
boyish fun, the earnestness, the interest he
showed in all deep matters, combined to
make whole which I have never seen
equaled.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

THIs COUNTRY will paw more in pensions
next year than it costs Russia and France
IL support their immense standing armies.
And il is stoutly asserted that over forty
per cent Of this vast expenditure is fraud
u'ent.
Bounty jumpersf deserters and Copfedei-
.te soldiers have been solicited by pension
attorneys in Washington to make applira.
,;en fc, U c!s Sans mopey.-N. p. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

Rev. L. F. Snapp left Monday morning
for Randolph Macon College, where he will
enter as student. Rev. Snapp has for the
past year filled the pulpit of the NJ. E..
church South at this place most creditably,
winning many warm friends, both in the
church and out, who we're sorry to see him
leave and who join in best wishes for him
an excellent college career.-Pochontos ".
Va.) Times, Feb. 18Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

A MORMON BAPTIzNa.-Saturday even
ing the Mormons had baptizing in Kerr's
Creek. The subject immersed was half
grown girl named Mary Donald, who lives
with Mr.. Orbson near the mouth of Kerr's
Creek, where the Mormon Elders have
made headquarters during the past winter.
The baptizng WAS comparatively private,
the only witness being Mr.. Orbson aud his
wife and a small white boy, and two Nor
mons There are four of these disciples of
Joe Smith and Brigham Young in tbs
county, and the proselyting, we learn, il
very successful. News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR THE sHERIFFALTY

M ESSRS. G. 8. PATTERSON. NJ. d. Ell T.
WI sler. Alex. Kerr. T. G. Stout, DIR. r. F.
Davis and others
Gentlemen:-ln response to the hattering
call of yourselves and other citizens of Angus
ia county and the city of Staunton, published
in the last issue of the SPECTATOR and VALLEY
Virginidn, requesting me to announce myself
candidate for the office Of Sheriff of Augusta
county, hereby respectfully SO announce my
sell, and promise. If elected, to perform the
duties OF the office to the best of my ability.
Thanking you for the confidence ex preSsed in
me, remain, gentlemen.
Very truly yours.
feb 4-tde N. c. WATTS.
FOR COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE.
BEVERLEY MANOR DISTRICT.
To THE VOTERS OF BEVERLY MANOR DISTRICT:
hereby announce myself candidate for the
Office of Commissioner of the Revenue for
Beverly Manor District, subject to the action
of the Democratic party in primary election.
and respectfully ask the support of the voters
of the District.
feb 25-tpe* D. w. SPECK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

A FALL OF Snow AND SALT IN UTAH
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, February 1S.-It
showed here Monday night, and a peculiar
feature Of the storm was large quantity
of salt which fell with it. The snow melt
ed yesterday, and left the salt on the
ground at least one-fourth of an inch in
thickness. The salt was evidently absorb
ed from the lake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

Mr.. Cleveland says he is not now and
never has been a candidate for the nomina-
ton for the presidency in the sense of sc-
lively seeking such nomination, while his
friends feel assured that he is always ready
to ser 70 the people and to help the party of
popular self-government to succeed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

The Wisconsin Legislature Thursday
passed the joint resolution opposing the bill
in Congress for the Unlimited coinage OF
silver. The Senate voted unanimously for
it. In the Assembly two republicans-one
united labor and one democrat-voted
against il.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

A few days ago citizen of Brunswick
county while returning to his home from
Petersburg shot and killed negro who de-
manded bis money. After the shooting the
gentleman gave himself up to the authori-
ties, but he was afterward acquitted by the
coroner's iury f.su5za.tl q -rag fsl.- M l-L
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

A Careless wiper in the round-house of
the Cypress yards Of the Missouri Pacific
Railway in Kansas City, Kan, set fire to a
bunch of oily waste Wednesday night. The
fire spread rapidly, and consumed the house
and eighteen engines. The total loss is
estimated at $175,000. The Cypress round.
house became historic as the place of siege
during the Southwestern strike of 1886.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

There are about 105 women to every 100
mer; ope-quarter of the population of the
world die before tie age of seventeen
years; only ore in one thousand lives to be
one hundred years old, and only six in one
thousa nd res CD seventy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

At Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Col. W. j.
Elliott, editor of the Capitol. shot and in
stantly killed Albert Osborne, city editor Of
the Sunday World. W. L. Hughes, an old
gentleman who was standing near, was
killed by stray bullet. The shooting was
the result of newspaper ISLANDERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

MINERS HAD LIVED TEN OR TWELVE
DAYS. HAzLEToN, Pa, Feb. 22.-The
searching party in the Jeanesville mino re.
covered the bodies Of Larry Reed, Harry
Ball, Mike Smith and John Bullock in Ball's
breast this afternoon. The four unfortunate
victims had evidently lived for ten Or
twelve days. The space in which they
were found was seventy feet above the wa
ter line. The bodies were mora or less
eaten by Eats. The other bodies, eight in
number, will probablys.be recovered early
tomorrow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

The Southern Society celebrated Wash
ington's Birthday with banquet at the
Madison Square Garden at which over four
hundred diners sat down. while many ladies
looked on from the boxes. Speeches were
made by President Gordon, James L.
Gordon, of Virginia; II. G. Wallace, of
Washington, and Judge Roger A. Pryor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

A NEGRO LYNCHED.-Scott Bishop, the
negro who made a murderous assault on
Hugh Hammock, a prominent citizen OF
Nottoway county, few days since, and
then robbed him, was arrested at Ridge
way, N. O., a station on the Raleigh and
CASTOR railroad, last Sunday night by
Officer Maxey, the town sergeant Of Black
stone, this State. Bishop was found in a
house asleep, and was much surprised when
he discovered that he was in the clutches of
the law.
At 4 O'Clock Monday morning he was
taken from the authorities and hanged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25
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 the 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 promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co!
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, nv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25
To R. W. MCCLURE:

To r. W. MCCLURE:
We the undersigned citizens OF Riverheads
District. Augusta county, respectfully ask you
to announce yourself a candidate for Com mis-
sioner OF the Revenue for said District, and
hereby give you assurance of our support
and of our active efforts to secure your
election. in the event of you, becoming a cam
didate for said office.
w. w. Sproul. W. s. Rouser,
@. B. McKemy, f. A Demastus,
W. 81. Thomas, MD, Jas. W. McCorkle,
]. L Hess. H. Lane,
Jas. A. Snyder, Jas. w. Nicer,
Jno. E. Gale, Jas. w. Scott.
feb z5-1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

AN ACCIDENTAL Mcdowell, Highland
county, says correspondent of the Record
err, Mr.. James Lamb had three fingers of
the left hand sawed off and his hand badly
lacerated at the saw mill of Geo. Lamb &
Co. DR.. Jones rendered the necessary
surgical aid,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

Much suffering has been caused by the
flood in the Ohio Valley. Families in and
around Parkersburg, W. Va, were huddled
in upper stories for four days and suffered
from want of food and cold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

PATRICIDE AT FREDERICKSBURG
ael McCracken was shot and instantly killed
Friday evening by his son Thomas. The
father was mailing sign on his store when
quarrel took place.
The son procured shotgun and discharg-
ed both barrels, the loads taking effect in
his fathers right side. Thomas was arrest,
ed and placed in Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

ALLEGED PENSION FRAUDs.-The Wash
ipgton correspondent of the New York
Herald makes the startling assertion that
"the annual frauds in the pension depart
ment amount to more than the total cost OF
the War Department or the Navy Depart
ment." II this charge is true, why should
there not be a searching investigation?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-25

The list of dead in the Spring Hill Mine
disaster in Nova Scotia on Saturday is given
at 10. There is movement on foot for
the relief of the "a widows and 161 orphans
left by the victims