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DEATHS.


MELLON.--At his home at jennings Gap,
Thursday, May 10Th, MIR. John Mellon, aged
about go years.
MISH-At his residence near Greenville, Fri
day, May Goth, Mr.. Henry MiSh, aged about
70 years. He was a successful man of bust
ness, and Of positive character and strong
convictions.
FARISH-At his residence, blair Park" in
Albemarle county, suddenly, Wednesday,
May 18th, Mr.. VIM. Parish, son of the late
Capt. Thos. L. Parish.
BABER.-At her residence near Batesville,
Albemarle county, Wednesday,, May 18th,
Miss Nancy Baber, aged 80 years.
BURNS.-In Plunketsville, short distance
west of Staunton, Tuesday morning, May II,
Mrs Elizabeth F. Burns wife of Mr.. H. NJ
Burns, aged So years, months and Is days,
leaving husband and several children.
HUTCHENS.-In Staunton. on May 21st, 1892,
of consumption, Mrs. Susan, wife of Peyton
Hutchens, aged 81 years.
SHAFER.-In Staunton, on May end, 1892, of
brain disease, ZebulOn ID. Shafer, aged rs
years.
For some years he had been living with his
son-in-law, VIM. F. Summerson, at whose resi-
dence on Kalorama street he died. He was a
native Of Rockingham county, and was good
citizen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

The June number of PANsY contains the
full complement of short stories, sketches,
poems and anecdotes, while its serial stories
and regular features this month develop fresh
interest, and unfold newer plans and brighter
views of thought, possessing greater value to
the reader, as well as showing the greater skill
of the writers in the formulating and COM
plotting of whatever they undertake. But this,
it is conceded is the secret of the popularity
and success of Pansv and Margaret Sidney, the
authors of this magazines two serials, "Way
Stations" and Little Paul; and the "Frisbie
School" d.
Price s1.OO year; 10 cents a number D.
LoTHRoP COMPANY Publishers, Boston
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

EARTHQUAKE.-London, May 1S.-A
rather severe earthquake was felt early
this morning in the county of Cornwall.
The earth-trembling was so great that
houses rocked to and fro on their foun-
dations. Crockery was thrown from
shelves and broken, and in few cases
chimneys were overturned. The peo-
pie were awakened by the rocking of
their beds and many of them, believing
that their houses were about to fall,
rushed out in their night dresses. The
movement lasted for several seconds,
but no damage of any consequence has
been reported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25
The Men Killed by lightning.

Near Everett's, Nansemend county,
on last Saturday while three men were
in a temporary lodging sitting on a
bench singing 1.-THE Old Ship of Zion,' y
they were killed by stroke of light
ming. Three other persons in the
building were stunned but not killed.
They did not see the flash of lightning
which struck a pine tree and then was
communicated to the lodging.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

The director of Warmers Observa-
tory, Rochester, N. Y, who discovered
the comet now attracting so much at
tention, has succeeded in obtaining an
excellent photograph of it. The comet
has eight distinct tails and is said to be
unprecedented in astronomic history.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25
OUR LITTLE MEN AND WOMEN.

The June number of OUR LITTLE MEN AND
WOMEN contains stories, poems and pictures
as many as the month itself. "a Boy and a
Girl" Joker and his Relations J." "Talks by
Queer Folks and the Studio Dolls" regular
features of this little magazine, are especially
clever, while the shorter stories, poems and
jingles sparkle with real life and hint at such
fun and merriment as is the true boy and girl
diversion and sport. HThe pictures are in them
selves work of art
Price S1.00 year; 10 cents a number D.
LoTHRoP COMPANY, Publishers Boston.
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Compliment to Little Native Of
Staunton,

At Carnegie Music Hall in New York city
this evening grand testimonial concert will
be rendered Miss May Hamaker, the wonder
full fourteen-year- old viollnist, by her teacher,
Herr Ernest Bauer, under the auspices of a
number of prominent ladies and gentlemen.
The object of the concert is to raise fund to
enable her to complete her musical studies in
the High School of Berlin under Prof.
Joachim. Staunton feels an interest in the
fortunes of this child of genius.
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For the SPECTATOR.
A Good Rule to Vote by.

ACood Rule to Vote by.
Mr.. EDIoR:-In voting for candidates for Of
fees that are not political and have no refer
ence to party politics or party obligations, par
ticularly where personal friends are competing
candidates, it is often difficult, and sometimes
embarrassing to determine how to vote. A
person should always vote upon some prin-
ciple or sound rule, and think it is a good
rule in such cases to vote for the candidates
who are in office, if they are capable and
faithful, and there is not some strong and spe-
cial reason why they should be deprived of
them, other than differences of opinion on
questions which have nothing to do with the
discharge of the duties of the Offices they hold.
The offices are not established for the benefit
of the office-holders. but for the benefit of the
public, and If the officers who fill them dis
charge their duties properly they should not
be changed This is my view and 1 think it
is correct DAvY CROCKETT.
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The Staunton Spectator is one of the hand
soonest and best edited weeklies we have ever
seen. It's only fault seems to be its politics,
nevertheless, we wish Brother MauZy the sue
cess he so well merits. The Spectator is one
Herald.
This is compliment to the SPECTATOR from
an unexpected source, and is the more ap-
preciated on that account. So long as Its
only fault seems to be its politics." and as
that seems to be so only to Republicans,
we can feel assured to use the popular slang
nhrase-that the SPECTATOR "is al riGhtn
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veniremen.

The following have been summoned to con
stitute the Venire for the Circuit Court to be
present June 1st:-
E. F. Vincent, ]. H. Blackley, S. H. McCue,
R. G. Wright, R. W. Moffett, ]. w. Church
man, c. B. Conner, S. H. Walker, w. H.
Norman, S. F. Mcclure, A. A. Sproul R. F.
Larew, M. L. Leonard, w. H. Watts, W. N.
Wilson, J. F. Bowman, c. E. Crawford, E.
Mackay McCue, ]. A. Stuart, W. F. Smith, T.
M. Smiley, H. H. Hanger, J. J. Harner, H.
S. McCue, L. P Daingerfeld, ]. S. McCorkle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

The profits of the sugar refiners are
more now than they were when raw
sugar was taxed. No body except
themselves uses raw sugar, from which
the tariff tax has been removed. But
the tax on refined sugar, which they
make, and which everybody uses, is re-
tanned, and that tax they add to the
price of their product, and thereby
profit to the extent of millions.
Gazette.
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VIII be worth Preserving,

The Decoration Day issue of the Albany
Telegram will consist of 16 pages on army blue
paper. Among the illustrations will be five
column cut, especially gotten up for Memorial
Day, QUE of the National Monument at Gettys-
burg and views of the Confederate Monu-
ments at Charleston, Savannah and Atlanta
together with other illustrations. You can
have copy sent you by sending five cents to
the Telegram, Albany, N. Y.
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Half Fare.to Chicago.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces
the sale of round-trip tickets from all stations
to Chicago, June Is to 20 inclusive, at rate of
one fare for the round trip ON the occasion of
the National Democratic Convention, on June
81. Tickets will be valid for return journey
until July inclusive
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

Dyspepsia has driven to an early and even
suicidal grave many man who, if he had
tried the virtues of Ayers Sarsaparilla, would
be alive to-day and in the enjoyment of health
and competence. Sufferer, be warned in
season, and don't allow the system to run
down.
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SnOw.StOrm, Frost and Floods.


There were snow-storms in the North
West Friday, and in the North East
Saturday, and frost and floods in the
West and Southwest on last Satur-
day.
A despatch from marlborough,
Vermont, says that one of the heaviest
storms of the season prevailed there all
day Saturday. During the forenoon
there was a heavy fall of snow, which
changed to rain in the afternoon,
though the ground remained white
during the day.
The storm came from the Southwest
and on the hills several inches of snow
fell. Many fruit and shade trees were
broken down under the weight of the
snow and the loss will be felt through
out the country. Whether the fruit
has been injured is question, though
such result is feared.
A despatch from Deadwood, South
Dakota, says that a terrific storm ragged
there on Friday, delaying traffic to a
considerable extent. The fall on the
level was six inches, with the prospects
good for more. With the recent fall
and the winters accumulation of snow
in the mountains, grave fears are enter
tanned that repetition of the flood of
ten years ago will be the result when
the warm weather sets in.
In Illinois, Saturday, there was a
heavy frost and freeze damaging fruits
and vegetables.
In the West and Southwest great
destruction has been wrought by floods
involving loss of human lives and much
property. A despatch from Texar-
kama, Ark, Saturday says
To add to the Generalization already
wrought by the high water in Red
River, which has flooded thousands of
acres and driven inhabitants to the
hills, a storm of wind and rain, cyclon-
ic in it's nature, swept over this section
of the country yesterday morning, leav-
ing its track devastation and desola-
ton.
A despatch from Springfield, Illinois,
Sunday says
Dr. Mckenzie, of Chester, reports
that five hundred people in that vicini-
ty have been rescued from drowning
and are quartered in hotels, barns and
in stalls at the fair grounds. Tents
will be forwarded to that point at
once"
A despatch from Little Rock, Ark,
Sunday, says =
According to report received here
from Red Bluff, the steamer Anna b.
Adams, which has been in the flooded
district between here and that point
for the last three days, has rescued t.
500 persons from the water. A boat
load of provisions will be shipped from
here tomorrow for distribution among
the sufferers. The river here is slowly
falling"
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Personal.


Mrs. DR.. Halter H. Henkel is visiting her
relatives in Cameron, Missouri.
Col. John Lewis Peyton and wife have re-
turned to this City after few weeks sojourn,
in Basic City.
Mrs. c. o. Herring, after visit of month
to friends in Richmond, returned to her home
in this City last Sunday evening.
Rev. w. S. Thompson D. D., of Charleston,
S. c., preached able sermons last Sunday,
morning and evening, in the First Prcsbyter-
ian church of this City.
The call to the pastorate of the Baptist
church in Salem has been accepted by Rev. j.
B. Taylor DID,, who has for the past eight
years been pastor of the Baptist Church in
Lexington.
Gov. Mckinney last week appointed Miss
Anne Magill Fauntleroy, of this city, one of
the members of the Auxiliary Board of the
VirginiasW orld's Fair Association.
The marriage of Mr. N. G. Turner, of Allie
ghany county. freight-conductor on the G. &
o. Ry., to Miss Lizzie Bouldin, niece of Capt.
s. c. Buster, of Clifton Forge, will take place
to-day at Clifton Forge.
Col. R. S. Cheves State organizer National
Prohibition Party, was in the city yesterday
on his way to Harrisonburg and other points
in the valley. While here Col. Cheyes was
the guest of Mr.. Preston A. Ross Secretary of
the Prohibition Club of Staunton.
Mr.. C. NJ. Keblinger, Cashier of the Valley
Mutual Association, who is convalescing from
a protracted spell of sickness, is now on visit
of several weeks to his sister, Mrs G. A. Gull
ley, at Fishersville, where it is hoped he will
soon recuperate sufficiently to be able to re-
sumo his duties as usual
Mr.. ]. Fred Davis, who has been spending
several weeks on a visit to his relatives and
friends here, left or last Monday evening for
his home at Houghton, Michigan. 1t is prob
able that he will return before long to locate
here permanently.
Mr.. A. Lee Knowles and bride returned
from their bridal trip last week. during which
they visited New Yoak, Brooklyn, Boston, and
other cities, and Niagara Falls, Montreal, and
other places of much interest. They had
quite pleasant trip, and were blessed with
good weather and good health, neither being
the least sick for moment. The groom, who
is always blessed with cheerful and happy
disposition, is now even more cheerful than
usual, and is as happy as "a big sunfower."
The vale of life has no shadows for him now.
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PARNASSUS.

DEATH AND BURIAL OF "UNcLE ABRAM'' Col
oRED)-REMovAL AND LOCATION DR.. j. D.
BUcHER, DENTIsr-JoHN EAST, EsQ.-ACcI-
DENT TO HENRY FoLEY-PLANK KILN BURN
ED-CADET W. DRIvER-JoHN H. JONES s
AILMENT.
''Uncle Abram," whose illness and extreme
age was noted in late issue of the Spectator,
peacefully passed away at his comfortable
home on the farm of Mr. J. M. H. Randolph
last week. He was kindly attended during
his illness, and was willing and ready to 'go
away" as he would speak of his departure.
Mr.. Randolph had the remains laid to rest in
handsome casket. Rev. Glasgow, pastor of
Union Church, conducted the funeral services
DR.. J. D. Butcher and family of Franklin,
West Va, arrived here last week and are
snugly domiciled in the house formerly oc-
cupied by Mr.. VIM. T. Wright of your city.
DR.. B. will permanently reside here, and is a
dentist of most excellent reputation.
Mr.. John East, an attorney of New York,
left that city recently and returned home to
recover from a severe attack of pleurisy. He
is at the residence of his father, Col. SamuelA
East, and is convalescing.
Mr.. Henry Foley, who resides near here, in
his efforts to check the speed of an unruly
mule he was driving recently, was thrown
from the wagon and received severe cuts and
bruises on the head and face.
A plank kiln of Mr.. A. R. Whitmore con-
tanning about five thousand feet of lumber
took fire and was totally destroyed last week.
Cadet W Driver, of Staunton Military Acad
enjoying limited furlough.
Mr. John H. Jones, one of our most active
and prosperous farmers, is at present suffer-
ing from the effects of nervous exhaustion
that has rendered him very weak. He is not,
fortuyVately confined to his room
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

The Washington correspondent of
the Alex. Gazette, under date of May
23rd, says
1.-THE general impression at the Cap
ltol to-day is that Mr.. Blaine will be
nominated and that he will accept
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Sale of Iron-ore.

Last week, the Virginia Mining and Invest
ment Company sold 10000 tons of brown hem
attic ore from Mine Bank to the Virginia Iron
and Railway Company at Goshen for the fur
mace at that place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

A CoRREcTIoN.-The Goshen Blade corrects
the statement published last week that 'the
Goshen Land and Improvement Company had
[recentlyl purchased the Palace Hotel and
Cold Spring property few miles from Go
shen." They were MISUNDERSTANDING ''pur-
chased the property over year ago,
sold it recently to G. W. Meyer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

Twelve of Catarino E. Garza's Mexi-
can revolutionists appeared in the
United States Court at San Antonio,
Texas, May 18th, under Indictment for
violating the neutrality laws of the
United States. United States District
Attorney Evans announced to Judge
Maxey that Cara himself would be in
custody by time this term of court was
concluded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it
acts most pleasantly and effectively on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms of sickness. For
sale in so cents and 81 bottles by all leading
dr11opiSte
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

for office are those who pay for their announce
ments before the election. Those feel better
who do SO. Election day is near at hand. "a
word to the wise is sufficient"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

In all cases, where a mild but effective
aperient is needed Ayers Pills are the best
They improve the appetite, restore healthy
action, promote digestion, and regulate every
function. No pill is in greater demand, or
more highly recommended by the profession.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25
Baptist Chapel in West End.

The Baptist Chapel in West End was dedi.
Gated on last Lunday afternoon by Rev. w,
]. E. Cox, and subscription of 1926 was OBJ
tanned towards paying expenses on the build
ing.
The following were elected officers of the
Sunday School
Walter d. Hoge, superintendent; Peyton
Little assistant superintendent Lucius Par
ish, secretary L. Lushbaugh, treasurer; Miss
Daisy Tanner, organist; Miss Fannie Mat
theWs assistant
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$500 IN REWARDS!
The Canadian Agriculturist's Great Half
Yearly Literary Competition.

The Fifth Half Yearly Literary Competition
for 1892, of THE CANADIAN AGRICULTURIST,
Americas old and reliable Illustrated Family
Magazine, will cose June 30th (all letters bear
ing postmark not later than June 30th will
count, no matter where posted. The follow
ing splendid prizes will be given free to per-
sons sending in the greatest number of words
made out of letters contained in the words
THE ILLUSTRATED AGRICULTURIsT." ~ Ev-
eryone sending in list of not less than 100
words will receive valuable present of silver
ware.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

Ex-Governor Campbell is quoted as
saying that the majority of Ohio demo
Gratis are decidedly in favor of Cleve-
land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25
Resignation by Prof. John n. Bader.

The resignation by Prof. John H. Bader of
the position of Principal of the Public High
School of this city, which he has filled for the
past five years with ability, fidelity, and re-
markable efficiency, is greatly regretted by all,
not only by those connected with the public
schools and feeling a direct and personal in
terest in their welfare, but by the community
generally, by whom he is universally highly
esteemed for his intelligence and culture, good
character, gentlemanly bearing, and affable
manners. He has resigned to accept the posi-
Languages in Fishburne's Military Academy
in Waynesbaro. He will be very valuable
acquisition to that good school, as is well un-
derstood by Prof. Fishburne, as is evidenced
by the great inducements he offered to secure
him. The Board of Education of the City
Public Schools very highly appreciate his value
as teacher, and very much regret his resig-
nation, knowing that it will be very difficult to
fill his place by any one who will, in every
respect, give such universal satisfaction as he
has done. He is not only good instructor,
who has the faculty of communicating his
knowledge to others, but is good disciplin-
arian, who combines firmness with mildness,
and commands both the respect and love of
his pupils. He has so many friends here and
has been so kindly treated by all that he will
leave this place with great reluctance. His
removal from here will be great loss to
Staunton and the Public Schools, but an
equal gain to Waynesboro and the 'Fish-
burne Military Academy" who are to be con-
graduated on their acquisition.
Mr.. PHIL. KNAPP, the Optician, will be in
his office In staunton on Wednesday, June LIST,
and remain until Saturday evening, June 18th.
Persons who wish to secure glasses accurately
suited to their eyes should call to see him
Examination free. Office at DR.. Burkholder's
Dental Rooms NAV 1S-3ts
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East Augusta Insurance Company


The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the East Augusta Mutual Fire Insurance Co.,
was held last Saturday at the Courthouse in
the Court of Appeals room. John J. Larew,
President, presiding. The election of officers
for the ensuing year resulted in the election of
the following
President, J. j. Larew; secretary A. Henry
Towberman; treasurer, John Towberman; di-
rectors Daniel Miller, c. B. Koiner D. F..
Hoover, T. NJ. Smiley Jacob Bowman, ]. w.
Churchman, John A. Stuart, Col. S. A. East
and R. N. Page. -
The Report of the President gives the total
value of insured property, 81, 6S1 $50; net val
ue of same, 81, 121, 300; number of shares of
stock, %, 426; number of members S53.
The Report of Treasurer J. Towberman
showed the balance of cash on hand May 81,
1892, to be S47O.14, the balance at the 1891 an
nual meeting having been s309.20. The re-
ceipts and disbursements for the year were as
follows: Receipts-SM.73 in first quarter,
s57. 81 in second, s2,476.47 in third, and s2O63S
in fourth; disbursements .43 in first quar-
ter, SOL 43 in second, s2,271.26 in third, and
sos. 83 in fourth
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Hopeful.

The candidates for Office are quite hopeful
set of people. Though only small mum Der
can be elected, yet each one is confident that
he will be lone of the elect" 1t is probable
that Alexander Pope had been inquiring of
candidates their prospects of success when he
wrote the line
Hope Springs eternal in the human breast. !"
Ask any candidate what his prospects Of
election are, and he will reply
"First-rate-I am perfectly confident that 1
will be elected. 1 am certainly ''in the swim"
no doubt about it-"all is lovely and the
goose honks high"
We sympathize in advance with those whose
blooming hopes will be withered by nip
ping FROST tomorrow. They will then ex-
perience what set of fools and blockheads
the voters are who have not the sense to rec
ognize and appreciate true merit, and to select
the men who would serve them most ably,
faithfully and efficiently, and their confidence
in the capacity of the people for self-govern-
ment will be shaken as by an earthquake
shock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25
INDEPENDENT Republican Club"

A number of eolored men met in the Police
Courtroom on Tuesday night of last week and
organized an Independent Republican Club
for the purpose, as avowed, ito put themselves
in position to demand better treatment at
the hands of the Republican leaders in the fu-
ture than in the past"
A club was organized and series of reso-
lutions were adopted of which the following
was the third
Resolysd 3rd, That the leaders of the party
in the State, county and city, who owe their
to the colored vote, and who use us as tools, as
mere voting machines to be courted and cod
died before election and to be cursed and Kick,
ed out of sight after the vote is counted and
success assured are hereby notified that some
of us have submitted to that kind of treatment
for the last time. And should the party lead
ers still persist in their old way of doing things
we will let them win their own victories with
out our help, if they can.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-25

Health brings happiness. Take Simmons
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troubles.