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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
Palmer Loyal to Cleveland.

Senator Palmer, of Illinois, is quoted
by a correspondent of the New York
World as saying: II would rather have
the credit of helping to carry Illinois
for Grover Cleveland than to be Presi-
dent myself. l have never asked our
delegates to instruct for me, and if any
one should ask me what the national
convention is going to do | should re-
ply that l do not care. The resolutions
adopted at our convention are very
complimentary and of course afford me
no little qualification. appreciate the
Endorsement, but have not asked it,
The resolutions are framed with very
happy choice of language, for while in
dorsing me they did not lose sight of
Cleveland. While in effect they recon-
mend my nomination, if the party goes
West for candidate, they leave it
clear for us to believe what we all
think, and that is that Cleveland is the
choice of the democrats of Illinois" In
other words, Senator Palmer is only his
own second choice as regards Mr.. Cleve-
land, and evidently regards the conven-
TONS Endorsement as useful to him
only in the event of Mr.. Cleveland's
failure to receive the nomination. Ask
ed "Who is the right man?'' he replied,
"Grover Cleveland" The Senator's
only ambition, he declares, is to make
Illinois democratic, and there seems
good reason to expect that. guided by
him, the Illinois delegation will cast it's
votes for Mr.. Cleveland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
DEFINING FOUND GUILTY.

Frederick Bailey Deeming, the sup.
posed Jack the Ripper" was found
guilty of the murder of his second wife
on Monday at Melbourne, Australia.
The jury returned verdict of guilty,
and added that the prisoner was not
insane. Outside of the courthouse a
large crowd assembled, and they were
DANGEROUSLY impatient for the verdict
They finally became SO demonstrative
and so noisy that the police were forced
to clear the street The announcement
of the verdict was greeted with express
sions of general satisfaction, for no one
believes that there is a particle of doubt
as to Deeming's guilt, not only of the
murder here but of those committed at
Rainhill, near Liverpool.
After the verdict was announced
Deeming asked the judge to refrain
from the usual exhortation. The Judge
complied with the prisoners wish and
simply announced the sentence Deem
ing composedly responded, Thank
you"
Deeming can delay execution by an
appeal from the verdict in the colonies,
which appeal must be heard by the
judicial committee of the privy council.
If the judges accede to the petition to
rehear, a further inquiry will occur.
The last instance of the kind was the
case of the Canadian rebel, Louis Riel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
Rich Conner Ore.

Last year we made mention of cop
per mine situated just across the w.
Va. line in Pendleton county. This
mine was opened some years ago by
two gentlemen who have since sold out
to Mr.. j. G. Boggs, of thisgplace. The
ore is of fine quality, according to the
analysis, and if a railroad is built it
will be opened up. Mr.. Boggs is now
negotiating with some northern capt.
talists who, in view of the fact that the
Augusta, Highland & Allegheny r. r.
will in the near future be built, have
shown quite an interest and will no
doubt close the negotiations soon. Mr..
Boggs had handsome offer last year,
but could not sell because at that time
his title was not completes; but now
everything is settled and he can make
a satisfactory contract.-Highldnd Re
cOTder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
LitteII'S Living Age.

The numbers of The Living Age for April
10th and 23d contain The Correspondence of
Count Pozzo de Borgo, Edinbargh; The Road
from Mashoonaland, and Private Life in
France in the Fourteenth Century, Fortnight
ly; Recollections of Tewfik Pacha, and Napo-
leon the Third at Sedan, Nineteenth Century;
Society in Naples, National; The Race Across
the Atlantic Scottish; Conversations and Cor
respondence with Thomas Carlyle, Contene-
pora,y; Edward Cracroft LEROY, New Reviep;
Benjamin Robert Hayden, Temple Bar; The
New Star in the Milky Way, Saturday RegieC;
Notes on Bird-Music, Chambers; The Ancient
Tombs and Burial Mounds of Japan, Nature;
with How She got out of it." 'Who Rang
the Bell?'' 'Boomellen," and poetry.
For fifty-two numbers of sixty-four large
pages each Tor more than $500 pages Year,
the subscription price (SS) is low; while for
$1,000 the publishers offer to send any one of
the American $500 monthlies or weeklies
with The Liging Age for year, both postpaid.
Littll e. Co., Boston, are the publishers,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
A Word About the MayoraIty.

Mr.. Editor:-I hope you will give me a
short space in your valuable paper to express
in few words my opinion about what should
govern the citizens in casting their vote for
candidates for the Mayoralty. l think that
the Democratic City Committee acted wisely
in declining to hold a primary election to
nominate candidates and draw the party lines
in the election for offices that are not political
think that candidates for office that are not
political should be chosen with reference ex-
clusively to their character and special quail
fications for the offices to be filled. If man
has his leg broken, he will not go to lawyer
to ascertain what remedy should be used, but
to a surgeon so if the law be broken, he will
not go to surgeon to apply the remedy, but
to lawyer. The surgeon knows what should
be done in the case of broken limb, and the
lawyer in the case of a violated or broken
law, and the people have sense enough to ap-
ply to the one or to the other, as the case may
be broken limb or violated law. 1t is the
duty of the Mayor, who is practically as much
Judge as the Judge of the County or Circuit
Court, to prescribe the remedy in the case of
violated law, and this he cannot do properly
unless he be acquainted with the law, any
more than a man can reduce fractured limb
properly who knows nothing of the human
anatomy or the science of surgery. Common
sense should govern.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
Volunteer Company Organized.

AT a meeting held last Wednesday night,
presided over by W. G. KenneY, Adjutant of
the End Va. Regiment, company of Volun-
teers to be known as the "West Augusta
Guards in honor of the former company of
that name, was organized by the election of
the following commissioned officers
Henry w. Holt, Captain; R. s. Ker, LIST
Lieutenant, and W. J. Perry, I'd Lieutenant.
R. E. R. Nelson was elected Secretary, and
Carter Braxton, Treasurer.
There are now about fifty names on the
roll of the Company and more will be added
The roll embraces good material and it will
be a good company, and will, we have nc
doubt, become very popular as was the COM
pany whose name it perpetuates
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
MAR RACES

CUPP-SENSENEY.-At the Methodist church
in Lexington, Thursday, April 18th, by Rev.
+. ]. Prettyman, Mr.. Albert NJ Cupp, of
Stanton, and Miss Ellen Senseney, daughter
of Mr.. Jas. Senseney, of Lexington.
PLEASA NTS-CHANDLER.-Att the residence
of the BRIDES father, near WaynesbOro', Va,
April 18th, 1892, by Rev. E. L. Brewer, Mr..
John f. Peasants to Miss Rebecca Chandler,
all of Augusta county.
Clifton Forge, Va,
April 2.th, by Rev. Father Kelley, Mr.. Gee.
E. Showalter to Miss Josie V. Finn.
MILLER-NASLIN.-In Moorefeld, Hardy Co.,
WA, Wednesday, April 9th, by Rev. DR..
Geo. VIM. White, Mr.. David r. Miller, of
Buena Vista, to Miss Leila MaSlin. The
groom Is the Secretary and Treasurer of the
Cashmere Mills at Buena Vista.
NKLE-SHIRKEY.-At Maysville, Green
brier Co., WA. Thursday 21st, by Rev. G. o.
Homan, Mr.. S. w. Hinkle and Miss Bertha NJ.
Shirley. After visit to Virginia, they will
make their home at Maysville, Greenbrier
Co., VIVA.
GLADW ELL-WHITE.- April q, 1892, at Messy
Creek, David S. Caldwell and Clara d. White
PATTERSON-BALSLE 2s, 1892, near
Stuarts Draft, Jas. S. Patterson and LOWE
BalSley.
SHEEHAN- O'CONNELL.-Apri 21th, 1892, at
Richmond, Edward Sheehan, of StauntOn,
and Julia O'Connell, of Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
MAth0diStS and Catholics.

In speaking of the Quadrennial Gen
eral conference of the Methodist church
now in session in Omaha, Nebraska,
the n. Y. Herald says =
"The Methodists are shirt sleeve
Christians. They are not afraid of
work, and have done a good deal of it
in their day. Born to be pioneers, their
clergy can travel further in week
generally on horseback-put up with
mons, and do it ON a smaller salary
than any other denomination in Chris
tendon. They have thereby grown
from nothing to pretty nearly every
thing. If there is a hamlet or a settle
ment where Methodist minister is not
to be found we haven't yet heard of it.
The Catholics are the only sect which
has equal ardor or is willing to make
equal sacrifices. They, too, are from
tlermen by nature, are always to be
found along the border land, and are
as ready to minister to the poorest as
to the richest Their little sanctuaries
dot the horizon line of our civilization
and their cathedrals adOrn every me-
tropolis.
These Methodists are going to elect
some more bishops, and to talk for and
against the itinerancy, and discuss
many more questions connected with
their interior economy. They will have
social, jolly and probably rather
quarrelsome time, but when they sing
the doxology they will resume their
usual good nature aad the clouds will
all roll by
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
The Partisan Fashion Journals

''La Mode de Paris and 'Album DIES
Nodes" so well-known as the publications
giving the choicest Paris styles one month in
advance Of all other journals, appear to be
growing just little too popular. The de-
mand for them is growing so rapidly that the
publishers, A. MCDOWELL & Co., 4 West 18th
Street, New York, have found it difficult to
keep up with the increasing demand each
month. They claim that the American ladies
are now buying their journals to such an ex-
tent that most of the newsdealers are entirely
out of them by the fifth of the month. AS
all the plates are made in Paris by the best
artists, the publishers claim that it requires
considerable time to catch up with such an
increased demand. We agree with our lady
friends that these are are superior fashion
journals. We suggest to them to become reg
ular subscribers, thus making sure of receiv-
ing their journal each month, and securing
that valuable book, 'Dressmaking Simpli-
fed" that is given as premium to each sub
scriber paying $3.50 in advance for either
ia Mode de Paris or album DIES Nodes
for one year. You may place the order
through your news agent, or send direct to
the publishers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04

Romance" for May appears in new cover,
which emphasizes its character as "a Month
ly Magazine of Complete Stories" and by its
skillful use of two colors not only challenges
attention but commands admiration It now
presents as beautiful and attractive an ap-
pearance as any periodical in the land. The
contents of this number are upon the usual
high level of interest and entertainment.
There are seventeen stories, representing writ
ers of this country, Canada, England, Ireland,
France and Germany. Among the famous
authors on the list are Edgar A. Poe Alex
ander Dumas, Charles Reade, William earle
ton, Theodor Korner and Guy de Maupassant.
Recent issues Of this magazine have shown
rare ability for comprehending and meeting
the wide variety of tastes among story-read
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nouncement that Mrs. Kate Epson Clark late
ly became its editor. Mrs. Clark has been for
several years a fayorite contributor to the
periodical press, and is recognized as a dis
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The price is % cents a copy; subscriptions,
50. so year.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
Miss Ruth Cleveland's Easter Egg.

Wythevil1e Enterprise
Little Maggie Venable, daughter of
our townsman, Jno. R. Venable, Esq,
few days before Easter, sent Ruth
Cleveland an Easter egg with her ia
theirs picture scratched on the egg, and
on Tuesday received letter from Hon.
Grover Cleveland which reads
LAKEWOOD, N. j., April II, 1872.
My Dear Young Friend:
The Easter egg you sent my daugh-
ter Ruth arrived yesterday, and l am
led to believe, from her conduct when
it was exhibited to her, that she fully
appreciated your kindness in sending
it. She clutched it with much glee,
and l am not vain enough to suppose
that her fathers picture on it had much
to do with her satisfaction.
Yours truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04

A little girl, aged Il years. Mamie Davis,
daughter of Mr.. NJ T. Davis, of Montgomery
Fayette county, W. Va, a pupil at the Au-
gusta Female Seminary" was taken i'll on
Sunday of last week with peritoneal infam-
nation, and died at IL o'clock on Thursday
morning, after undergoing a surgical opera
ton by the able and skillful surgeon, DR..
Hunter Mcclure, of Richmond, on the night
before, assisted by DR.. Hoover. of w. Va, an
uncle of the patient, and the following ply
sicians of this city-Shelton, Gibson, F. NJ.
Hanger N. Wayt and A. M. and H. H. Hen
KEEL. Besides her uncle, her father and broth
er were present, having arrived on Wednesday,
after being summoned by telegraph. Her re-
mains were taken on Friday to the home of
her parents for burial
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
opera-House. FRIDAY night.

For the purpose of raising funds to aid in
building the new Methodist Church, the ladies
of that congregation will give good entertain
ment, consisting of music and elocution, in
the Opera-House next Friday night This en-
tertainment is for good object and should be
well attended. The ladies will also have re-
freshments served in the lower rooms.
The programme will consist of Piano solo
by Prof. Jerichan; REGULATIONS by Miss Lloyd,
Teacher of Elocution at the w. F. Institute,
and two of her scholars; Vocal Music by Miss
Janson and Miss Johnson also quartettes and
soloes by Messrs. Timberlake, CALDWELL Bear
and Shirley.
Admission % and Is cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
Staunton CITY Directory.

The fifth annual Staunton City Directory
for 1928 by E. F. Turner G. Co., containing
a general directory of the citizens, with the
whites and colored separated, to which is add
ed Business Directory, has been completed
and distributed to its subscribers. 1t is gotten
up and printed in even better STYLE on good
paper with plain type, than heretofore, and
gives general satisfaction. Mr. Turner, who
gives this business his special personal atten-
ton, is pleasant in his intercourse with our
citizens, and is painstaking and careful in the
execution of his work, which requires great
care and patience to do it properly as he does.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
"The VALLEY MESSENGER"

The Valley Messenger published at Romeo
verte, Greenbrier Co., w. Va, of which W. B.
Blake is the Proprietor and Publisher, made
its appearance on Wednesday last in dress
of new type, and illustrated with ikenesses
of U. s. Senator John E. Kenna, of Charles
ton, W. Va, and Hon. R. D. Erwin, mem
Der of the Legislature, of Irish Corner, Green
brier county 1t is an eight-page paper, and
is published in the interests of the Farmers
Alliance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-04
Commonwealth VS.. Geo. w. Sprouse
Jury Failed to Agree.

The case of the Commonwealth against Geo.
w. Sprouse, charged with felonious assault
on Eva Sutler, little girl II years Of age, was
commenced ON Monday morning-Meade F.
White representing the Commonwealth and
VIM. E. Craig the prisoner. The examination
of witnesses was concluded about 3 p. M,
when the argument was commenced which
concluded about 6p m. when the case was
submitted to the jury. The jury remained in
session till Tuesday moring when they report
ed that they could not agree. We understand
that the jury stood 10 for conviction and two
against The following constituted the jury
c. W. Lynham, w. A. McPheeters Charles
]. Cline, ]. B. Hanger, A. j. Reeves, Erskine
Gay, S. W. Warwick, J. A. McCue, J. 1. Doug
las, J. J. Bocock Baldwin Watson and J. W.
Dice
The result is another trial and more costs