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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27
rFrom Norfolk Landmark.
E6t Too Soon.

The unanimous voice of the American
press Is in favor of restricting foreign i'm
migration to very narrow limit, if not tt
entirely cut it off.
There is a prevalent impression that VIC
have slnped against ourselves and against
our country In admitting puch of thai
which is slleady here. The people are nov
of practically one mind on the subject Of
closing .he gates and it is risking little IL
the way of prophecy to predict that the frs
day of the next Congress will see laws intro
duced taking the United States out of the
list of countries available for any but the
most VI. !;jectionable immigration. Thii
movemei,, will have nothing of politics il
it, It will be the spontaneous expression
of the people of the United States that they
have enough of the promiscuous foreign
element end are determined to stop it-to
close the gates. The interests of civiliza
ton require that this should be done.
There is no longer any demand here fol
the importation of men and women. Agri
culture does not require tive produce
vastly more than necessary. Manufactur-
ing does not call for tive have more labor
than we need, and strikes are of daily CO.
currsnee iu all labor districts.
Our own people are increasing as rapidly
as the field of industry, and We can produce
our own skilled and unskiled labor.
1t is estimated by the Census Bureau
that at any given time more than 1000.
900 workingmen are out of employment.
Our political institutions are being cor
rupted by the poison of monarchical ideas.
brought here by those who are adventur-
ers and care nothing for the country's
future-who do not know Whist patriotism
means. Our contemporary, the Washing.
ton Post, advocating the same doctrine and
policy that we are, very truly says:
while many portions of the United
States, notably at the 8 ruth and West,
await development and immigration, others
are overcrowded, and the strain is increas-
ing. If the gates were closed to furthe,
influx, few years would suffice to equalize
the distribution of population alike as re-
CARDS area and among the various in
dustries. Time would be afforded for more
perfect assimilation and the dangerous ten
denotes which now threaten the peace and
prosperity of the republic would subsfde.
''Such policy may seem radical, but
whether We will or no, We are makingrapid
approach to this issue. Close the gstes.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

BIRDS NEEDED IN ILLINOIS. small
black bug, apparently new variety, bal
done considerable dsmage to Illinois corn
which, together with the cool weather, will
necessitats rep!anting of most of the fields
in Christian county. OLt lice have don't
some damage to oats.
This shows the need of more birds. Th,
Farmers Alliance should look to the pres
ervation aud protection of inseotivorou
birds, for without them it is useless to at
tempt to raise crop.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27
Shooting in Lexington.
r. c. HAzLEwooD SHOOTS c. C. BURK
THREE TIMES.

r. c. HAzLEwooD SHOOTS c. C. BURKE
THREE TIMES.
About a'clock Tuesday night Of last
week in Lexington R. G. Lakewood shot
G. G. Burke, proprietor of the Burke Houre,
three times. The Rockbridge Neps says
that upon examination the physicians
''found ball lodged in the feshy part of
his left shoulder, above any vital part, and
thought it best not to disturb it. A second
ball had entered his right arm and lodged
near the skin short distance above the
elbow. This was removed. A third ball
had passed between his left arm and his
side, infioting flesh wounds on both sides
of it's course. His wounds we're dressed
and he has since suffered no trouble except
from the soreness, and nothing serious ID
anticipated.
The cause which provoked Hazlswood to
make an attack upon Burke took place
about an hour previous to the shooting.
when the latter forcibly elected the former
from his barroom. Lakewood, it appears,
had been on a prolonged spree of several
weeks, but had about sobered up until tina,
day, when he again took to hard drink
About eight o'clock Tuesday evening Mr..
Burke informed him that he could gel
nothing more to drink at his bar, when be
became very offensive and insulting in his
language, and Burke slapped his jaws and
ordered him to leave the room. This lie
refused to do and Burke put him out forci-
bly, kicking him as he went. Hszlewood
said nothing, but went off and procured a
pistol, and waiting for Burke, opened fire
upon him as soon as he saw him.
Lakewood decided to have no exam ina.
ton before the Mayor, but remains in jail
to await the action of the grand jury. He
lived in Lexington some years ago, bu.
about 1875 he went West and remained un-
til last winter, when he returned here"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

VIRGINIA-In the Clerks office of tn g
Court of Hastings for the city OF Staun.
ton, In vacation May Is, 1891.
Y. NJ. BIcKLK
vs.. In Chancery.
WIN. o. BICKLE, ct ais.
The object Of this suit Is to perfect the title
OF the plaintiff to a certain lot Of ground in
Staunton, Va, known as the "stone house" lot
purchased by the plaintiff Of Robert g. Bick le,
now deceased, executor of Adam Bickle, and
paid for. but never conveyed by said executor
In his life time to said plaintiff.
And 1t appearing by affidavit filed that
stephen Hall and Annie 81. Hail. his wife, and
Mlcnsi L. Noon are non>residents OF this
Within fifteen days after due publication Of
this notice and do what is necessary to pro-
teet their interests
Teste. NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT.
FULTZ. p.q. mayN.4t CLERK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

DEATH OF G. 81. BUReEss.-Cyrus 81.
Burgess, the foreman of the Lexington
Gazette, died Cd Thursday evening May
18th, from the effects of paralysis after a
short illness. He was born in Lexington
on the oath of December, 1925. In 1S42 he
entered the Gazette Office as an apprentice
whilst the paper was owned and edited by
the late Oliver P. Baldwin. In that office
he remained in various capacities-as ap.
prentice, printer and proprietor. through
an unbroken period, lacking few months
of fifty years. He was twice married, first
to Miss McCalpin, who died about fifteen
years ago, and the second time to Miss
Harriet s. Figgat. daughter of the late
Rutherford 81, Figgat. His second wife
Survives him. By neither marriage did he
leave issue. -Rockbridqs Neus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

DEATH OF Mr.. ROBERT A. GIBBONS.
Mr.. Robert A. Gibbons, who lived on the
Shenandoah River in East Rockingham,
died of paralysis at his home on Saturday
TIE 16 h Instant, in the II 4 year of his
age. The funeral services were at Lis
home, by Rev. DR.. Cox. assisted by Revs.
Ross and Lusby, and the burial was in the
cemetery in McGaheysville. He leaves a
widow and SIX children. He was a promi.
nent man in that community, of positive
character and strong convictions, and was
highly respected and esteemed. He had
had several strokes of paralysis before the
final one which terminated. bis life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27
DIR. Briggs Answers the Questions.
HE MAY BE ORTHODOX NOTWITHSTANDING
Hrs ARRANGEMENT FOR HEREsY.

HE MAY BE ORTHODOX NOTWITHSTANDING
Hrs ARRANGEMENT FOR HEREsY.
On Tuesday, May 10Th, at it's 55th An
nual Commencement, the Directors OF the
"Union Theological Seminary" OF New
York. of which Dr.. Charles A. Briggs is
the Professor of Biblical Theology, submit
ted to him series of questions which he
answered, and thereupon they adopted q
resolution endorsing bis orthodoxy.
The following are the questions, with DR..
Bliggs's answers thereto:--
No. (a)--Do you consider the Bible.
the Church aud the s'Reason" as co ordi-
nate sources of a1thorityP
Answer-No.
No. / (b)--Or do you believe the Scrip
lures of the Old and New Testament to be
the only infallible rule Of faith and prac-
tice?
Answer--Yes.
No. when yol use the term Reason
do you include the conscience and the reli-
gious feeling2
Answer-Yes
No. 3. Would you accept the following
as satisfactory defnltion of inspiratiou:-
"Inspiration ia such divine direction as to
secure an infalible record of Gods revela.
ton in respect to both fact and doctrine!'
Answer-Yes.
No. 4. Do you believe the Bible to be
| inerrant in all matters concerning faith and
practlce and in everything in which it is o
revelation from God or vehicle of Divine
truth, and that there are no errors that dis
turb its infallibilty in these matters or in
it's records of the historic events and insti.
buttons with which they are inseparably
connected?
Answer-Yes.
No. 5-Do you believe that the miracles
recorded in Scripture are due to an extra.
ordinary exercise of Divine energy either
directly or indirectly through holy menu
Answer~-Yes.
No. 6. Do you hold what Is commonly
known as the doctrine of q future proba.
tion? Do you believe in purgatory?
| Answer-N0.
No. 7. Do you believe that the issues Of
this life are final AID that man who dies
impenitent will have no further .opportuni.
ty of salvation?
| Answer-Yes.
| No. Sis your theory of progressive
sanctihcation such as will permit you tc
ssy that you believe that when man dies
| in the faith he enters the middle state
regenerated, justified and sinless?
Auswer--Yes.
|
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27
Stanton Spectator.
Important Presbyterian Assembly.

In reference to the Presbyterian General
Assembly which will meet at Detroit,
Michigan, to-day, the Lynchburg Meas
says it twill perhaps attract more general
attention and interest than any religious
body that has convened for number of
years. The interest manifested will not be
confined to the Presbyterian church, but
will extend to all religious creeds in the
country, whether Catholic or Protestant;
for questions of the greatest magnitude
and graveat Importance are to engage the
attention and require the solution of that
body of able and learned divines. The
revision of the Westminster Confession,
which is the foundation of the Presbyterian
faith, is to come under consideration. Such
revision has been demanded by large
body of the church, comprising, perhaps, a
majority of its ablest members, who desire
to rid the creed of what they consider harsh
and Objectionable features concerning the
doctrine of election and the eternal loss OF
the heather who have never heard the
scriptures. The case, too, of DIR. Briggs
will no doubt engage much Of the attention
of the assembly and create most ami
mated discussion among his friends and
opponents. The final decision Of these
questions of theology and orthodoxy are
bound to have an important bearing upon
the religious creeds and sentiments of the
world, and if decided in favor of the doc.
trines and views of DR.. Briggs and the dis
tinguished divines who agree with him as
to the version of the Westminster Confess
sion, and construction of the Bible, it will
produce the greatest revolution in religious
thought that has occurred in the church
since the days of Luther. The world at
large will look to the proceedings of the
general assembly at Detroit with profound
interest,""
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

A party of vigilantes who had just cap
tured cattle thief named McAlvey, near
Dunning, Neb., were bringing the prisoner
to town Friday night when they met
another posse of vigilantes. Each party
mistook the other for thieves. Fire was
opened on both sides, and Judge Aikens,
treasurer of the county, and McAlvey, the
cattle thief who was in his care, were
killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

All the trains on the Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul Railway were delayed near
Mankots, MIMI, by caterpillars which had
crawled upon the rails in great numbers to
sun themselves. The caterpilars were
ground into masses of grease, over which
the wheels slipped like SO much butter.
This is another fact which enforces The
argument for the protection of birds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

Lewis Booker, against whom the Rich.
mond Hastings Court grand jury found five
indictments few days ago for embezzling
funds held for the Hanewinckel heirs, of
which estate he was fiduciary agent, was
committed to Jail Saturday, being unable
to renew his bail bond of $40, 900. The
trial was set for June 10.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

MORE Brown HEMATITE ORE Found
Hon. A. Koiner and Mr.. A. Freed have
discovered good surface Indications of
brown hematite iron ore on their tract of
land situated about three miles esst Of
Waynesboro. The tract contains nesrly
400 acres, and the vein has been traced at
least one mile. This is only another bit OF
evidence to the mineral wealth of Virginia,
and of this section in Particularly dynes
borO Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

The Norfolk and Western Railroad have
awarded the contract forsthe building of
railroad shops and round-house at Shensn-
doah, on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
to John P. Pettyjohn, of Lyncbburg. The
cost of the buildings will be $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

Rev. Jacob A. Walter, pastor of st.
Patrick's Catholic Church, Washington,
who was Mrs. Surratt's spiritual adviser,
has prepared paper for the Catholic His
torial Society of New York upon Mrs.
Surratt's trial and execution, expressing
his entire belief in her innocence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

DIVISION OF THE DIocEsE.-Qn last
Thursday, the Virginia Episcopal Council,
in session at Petersburg, decided in favor
of division of the diocese by the following
vote: Clergy, yeas 81, nays 20 laity, yeas
rs, nays 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

William end John Anderson, colored,
held Jane Ware on a railroad track in
Rossier parish, La, until train ran over
and killed her. The men were pursued by
posse of oolored men and hanged. They
offered no explanation for their deed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

John Stevens, who killed Gus Esberg in
low at Eagle Rock on April 2 last, was
tried in the County Court of Botetourt last
week, convicted of murder in the second
degree and given eighteen years in the
penitentiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

R. c. Duncan, who killed his wife ON
Mount Snowdon, Wales, is well known at
Georgetown, D. G., where hisl family &C.
cupy prominent position in society. His
mind is said to have been unsettled by
study.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27


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, cIeanses the sys-
tenn efectually, 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 ac-
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.
- SAY FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE Ky. NEW Y0Rx. N.Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

The recent encyclical of the Pope, in
which he discusses the social problem, is
considered in Rome as direct develop.
ment Of Cardinal Gibbons's theory in re-
gard to the Knights of Labor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

Green B. Raum, Jr., son of the Pension
Commissioner, has been forced to resign
his position as appointment clerk of the
Pension Bureau because he has been de-
tected in disposing of cIerkships for pay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

The Virginia Episcopal Council at
Petersburg referred the question of di.
vision of the diocese to a committee to re.
port next year. The next session of the
council will be held in Danville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

j.. Riley Armstrong. chief policeman of
Hinton, W. Va, was shot and killed
Saturday night by Brown Pack. The
shooting grew out of the collection of tax
on Packs dog. Pack surrendered himself
and is in jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

Col. Hillary P. Jones, for many years the
principal of the Hanover Academy, has
been elected superintendent of the Ala
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

A severe wind and hail-storm passed
over Southside Virginia, doing consider
able damage to crops, buildings. &C., last
Saturday afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27
LADIES' and GENTLEMGN'S
REST "A U II A N It.

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 to
the SPECTATOR office, and that we Will con-
duct 1t in good style In more suitable rooms q
few doors West, on the same street.-The rooms
recently occupied by the E9nity Lie Associa,
respectfully solicit the patronage OF the public
generally. and Of its former patrons particu-
larry and promise to give satisfaction botn a.
To prices and the character of the fare.
MARGARET 4 LUCY CAUTHORN.
sarl Ans -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

Two men in the vicinity of Olivet, South
Dakota, last week captured 30 young
wolves, for which they received $50 in
bounties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

Rev. George A. Andrews, of Essex,
Mass, was found guilty of setting fire to
his premises in order to obtain the insur-
ance money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

Miss Ellen Dooley, public school
teacher at Chicopee, Mass, was stabbed
five times by an unruly boy whom she was
trying to punish.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

The American Geographic Society will
make an excursion to Shendun next
Wednesday, June 3.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27
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FOR DYSPEPSIA.

Indigestion, and Stomach disorders use
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
All dealers keep 1t, 81 per bottle. Genuine has
trademark aud crossed red Lines on wrapper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-27

nR. d. A. BUCHKR, DENTI8T, office In
ONCE days in stan nton, Monday. TUESDAY
and Wednesday OF eac b week-at BridgeWater
Thursday. Friday and Saturday Of each week
may N-1y
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

why Christine OF Spain Wants n Poor Cleric
To BE Bishop.

few weeks ago. says tho New York Re-
corder, the Queen Regent of Spain wrote to
His Holiness the Pope asking him to grant a
bishOpric 10 a poor and humble priest. the son
If a 1yrolese shepherd. The interest shown
by the Young sovereign III this lowy member
Of the Church has its source ia an incident
touching, if somewhat ludicrous, which took
place when Marie Christine was q little girl Of
five years.
She was ono day roaming about the noun
ssins with her governess. when a violent
storm came on and they took shelter in a
shepherds hut which was near at hand. A
little curly-headed boy. only few months
older than the tiny archduchess was amusing
himself with some pebbles In a corner of the
miserable dwelling when they entered. Re
senting the sudden intrusion the boy marched
up TO the princely child and gave her q smart
blow on the back. Poor Marie Christine
offended and hurt beyond description by this
extraordinary action, burst into a violent fit
of weeping. and was pacihed with the utmost
difficulty.
A few years later. when her royal and i'm
perial highness made her hIst communion,
she expressed the desire Of paying for the
dresses worn by some poor communicates
among whom happened TO be the son of the
Uyrolese shepherd, the boy who had once so
grossly insulted her. She remembered him
at once and hearing that he wished 10 be-
come priest she undertook TO defray all the
expenses of his education. Ever since that
day the Queen has been the providence Of the
poor priest. whose name is Angeroh, and she
wrote to him before demanding from the
Pope the bishOpric above mentioned, saying:
Il want you TO become bishop because
you know 50 well how 10 cressnare" that is,
the laying on OF hands. or cOnfirming)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01
HE BEHEADED THE CHICKEN.
Then He Laid Down the Ike and Dis
appeared.
MYSTERIOUS DEATH AT STATESYILLE.
An Old Man Found In tho Woods by
His Daughter With Hole In
His Chin.

RALEIGH. n. c.. July 31.-[Special. News
is received here that Thomas Joyner. an old
citizen of Guilford county. who has always
lived happily with his family, has mys-
teriousy disappeared. Ho was seen day or
two ago at his home. and the last thing he
did was 10 kill chicken for dinner He laid
down the axe with which he had beheaded
tho chicken, walked off and has not been seen
or heard of since.
A special from Statesville says Yesterday
morning J. H. Vanstory went out on his plan
tation with his gun to shoot some chickens
for dinner. He did not return. and in an hour
his daughter went for him. and he was found
lying dead on the ground. Both barrels ofhs
shot gun had been discharged one Of the
charges had grazed the side OF his face and
the other had entered under his chin. making
a ghastly wound. Death from this wound
must have been instantaneous. Mr.. Vanstory
and his daughter lived alone together.
Governor Holt to-day granted permission
TO the Newberry Rifles, Of Newberry. s. c.. to
como into and hold an encampment in this
State, as is their custom every year. 1t has
been the practice of this company for several
years past 10 hold Its annual encampment at
Hendersonville, in the mountains of Western
North Carolina.
The contract was let to-day for the building
ofdormitories the Agricultural and Mechanl-
cal College. for which an appropriation was
made by the last Legislature. The dorm-
tories will contain accommodations sufficient
at least for 800 students.
News reached here to-day that young man
named Willie Davis, who went from this
State TO Texas few yea 8 a. o, aud was con-
,icted Of murder there aud sentenced to be
hanged had died suddenly while IN Jail await
ing the execution. which was TO have taken
place in the next few days. It is believed
that he poisoned himself. A fund of 200 was
raised in this State few months ago to pay
Effort failed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-01

hlckok a Co., win pay zoe. per 100 casb
Tor Tags from their Brands No. l.. n. II e
ktk and Caroline 1un-Cursd. ~