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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
Death of John Wilson from an Over.
dose of Laudanum.

At 7:3O p. M, last Thursday, June End, Mr..
John Wilson died in his roem over the store
of Splitter, Powell G. Co., from an overdose of
landanum, at the age, We suppose, of about 70
years. Since he had his hip broken in Janu-
airy, 1887 by fall on Frederick street. he has
been disabled, and unable to get about, and
has been taken care of by the Masons. He
came to this city in 1877 from Grcenville,
where had lived many years before coming to
this city. His condition was first discovered
by VIM. Skeen about o'clock on Thursday
morning, who Immediately summoned DR.. P.
B. Reese who did all tnat was possible to safe
him, but in vain, and at 730 that evening he
died
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
LOCAL Department.
Thunderstorm A OoWn-Pour OF
Rain.

This city was visited by a rain and thunder
storm last evening, The rain commenced to
fall at o'clock and continued with more or
less violence for about three-fourths of an
hour. 1t rained after that for some time but
not SO violently. Within less than Is min
utes after the down-pour commenced the
streets were covered with strong stream of
muddy water from curb to curb, and, in some
places, from house to house on opposite sides
of the street filling the cellars with water.
For while Staunton, like Venice had streets
of water. As much water in so short time
has not fallen here within the knowledge of
the oldest inhabitants even in the great
freshet of 1870.
1t ran into the door and over the lower floor
of this Office besides filling the cellar. Lewis
creek was very high and we have no doubt
did considerable damage along its course If
it rained with anything like the same violence
about Greenville, Christians creek will be
very high and probably do much damage.
P. Sat II o'clock, when our form" was
made up it was still raining, though gently.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
PERSONAL.

Mrs Lillian S. Henshaw and her two young
children, from Kentuc.lt, near Louisville, are
at the Hotel Mozart, visiting Major and Mrs.
Jas. B. Dorman. Her husband, P. T. Hen
shaw, Esq, brought the party to Staunton and
has since returned to his home.
Mrs. DR.. S. P Peck and Mrs. J. J. Callahan
of Hinton, w. Va, are guests of Mrs. j. w.
Brandeburg on Academy street.
Mr.. c. NJ Keblinger left here Sunday morn
ing for treatment in the Johns Hopkins Hos
pital in Baltimore
Mr.. w. L. Olivier, jr., who has been visit
ing friends and relatives in Charlottesville, re-
turned home last Friday.
Mr.. WV. Koontz, Clerk at the Valley Nut
ual Life Association, is visiting his parents at
Woodstock, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Olivier left last Friday
on trip to st. Louis, Mo-, on visit to rela-
tives in that city.
Mrs. Richard Repath, of Lake Linden,
arrived here ON last Friday morning, to spend
the Summer with her daughter, the wife of
Mr.. George L. Bolen, Manager of the Daily
Necs
We are pleased to announce that Mr.. H. C.
Tinsley, Editor of the VindicatOr, who has
been confined to his room by sickness for sew
eral days, is getting better, and it is hoped will
soon be well again.
The marriage of Miss Helen G. Pace, a sister
of Mr. T. A. Pace, of this city, will be married
at the First Baptist church in Richmond next
Tuesday, the 18th inst, to Mr.. T. BEDFORD
Aaron.
In McGaheysville, Rockingham county, on
Tuesday morning, June 18th, the marriage of
Mr. Joseph H. Witt to Miss Gertrude Walker
Ross, daughter of Rev. William 0. Ross, will
take place.
At West End this morning. June 8th, at the
home of the parents of the bride, Mr.. William
S. Bryan will be married to Miss Laura Proc
tor, daughter of Mr.. n R. Proctor.
In Covington, Allegheny county to-day,
June Sth, Mr.. Walter H. McConihay, Book
keeper in the National Bank at Covington,
will be married to Miss Mamie Ham, daugh-
ter of Captain John S. Ham, Superinten dent
of the Dolly Ann mines.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

before said, there are numerous and we'll
kept wholesale and retail stores supplying
nearly all departments of trade. To accom-
MEDIATE the business of the city there are 3
banks, National, with $500, 900 capital, with
a surplus nearly as large, and one Savings
bank. There are also quite a number of
building and loan associations, insurance
companies, etc. The city has 100000 water
works, street cars, electric lights, gas paid fire
department and public park. Some of the
main streets are paved with vitrified brick,
which is kept clean by patent sweeper and
by the brooms of those living and doing bust
ness along these streets SO that dirt and dust
are not allowed to accumulate. Some of our
northern cities could initiate this example
with credit and profit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
Commencement of Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute.

The closing exercises of the Wesleyan Fe-
male Institute, of which Rev. W. A. Harris,
DID,, is Principal, were concluded yesterday.
The Art Exhibition was on Saturday. June
4th, from to 10 p, m.
The commencement sermon by Bishop A
W. Wilson, LID, was delivered in the First
Presbyterian church on Sunday, June 5th at
II am, and the sermon by the same before
the Young Ladies' Christian Association of the
Institute, at p. m, June 9Th.
The Annual Concert took place Monday,
June 9th, at p. m, and the concluding ex-
ercises on Tuesday, commencing at 10 a. m,
consisting of music, Rotations, and awarding
distinctions, medals, diplomas to graduates in
schools, to graduates in Music, and to full
graduates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
Southern Sun beams.

We have received the June number of
SOUTHERN SUNBEAMs." an excellent illustrat-
ed monthly magazine for children published
in Atlanta, Georgia, at the low price of one
dollar year. 1t is the only magazine for
youths published in the South and deserves to
be well patronized.
This number, like the preceding ones, is fill
ed with interesting matter and the articles are
well illustrated. Address Southern Sunbeams
Publishing Co.." box 363 Atlanta, Ga.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
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 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 &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 VINO
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N.Y.
feb Sly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
A Bridge Gives WAY.

On Wednesday, June LIST, whilst William
Bowyer driving four-horse team to wagon
loaded with shingles, was crossing the bridge
over Middle River near the Valley Mills, the
bridge gave way, precipitating driver, team,
and wagon into the stream below a distance
of Is feet, and yet, strange to say. neither the
driver nor horses were seriously injured. This
bridge is on the Staunton and arkersburg
Turnpike and was built, with span of 60 feet,
in 1880. There was no suspicion that the
bridge was unsafe. 1t will be rebuilt as soon
as possible
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
VIRGINIA Female Institute,

The Commencement exercises of the Vir
ginia Female Institute, of which Mrs Gen. J..
E. B. Stuart is Principal, took place on Mon
day and Tuesday, June 9Th and 7th-The Art
Exhibition on Monday and the closing exer-
cises, consisting of vocal and instrumental
music by the pupils, distribution of prizes and
medals, and awarding of diplomas The full
graduates are Miss Annie Conrad of Va, and
Miss Anna Cotton, also of Virginia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

KILLED HIS SISTER.-In Wilmington,
Del, Saturday morning, Thos. Eckrich,
aged ten years, picked up his fathers
gun, which was leaning in "a corner of
the room, pointed it playfully at his
sister Annie, aged seven, and pulled
the trigger. The shot struck the little
girl in the head and face, She lived
long enough to cry out Mamma, Nam
ma" Her mother was in the cellar and
came running up just in time to hear
the child's dying cry. The coroner gave
certificate of accidental death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
DEATHS.

Blue Rock, Nelson county,
Va, May 18th, 1892, Juliet A. Boyd Andrews,
wife of Robert Patterson Andrews.
Fravel.-In Woodstock, Shenandoah county,
Wednesday morning, June 1St, Mrs. Jose phi
Fravel, in the 46th year of her age.
REV ERCOMB.-At her home near Alton, Mel
son county, Wednesday morning, June 1st
Mrs. John Revercomb, aged about 70 years.
Wednesday, June LIST, at the
residence of her sister, Mrs. John Barr on
Gay street, Miss Catherine " Anderson aged
AZ years. Funeral at O'Clock p. m, Thurs
day, from the U. b. Church, Rev. J. D. Dono-
van officiating. Interment at Chinquepin
Chapel few miles west of the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
Blaine and the Catholics.

The Washington correspondent of
the Alex. Gazette sundcr date of June
4th, says
Father Cronin, of the Buffalo CdthO-
lie Union, called upon Secretary Blaine
last night at the latter's invitation. Be-
ing asked by the Secretary if he
thought his letter to Father Doucey
had lessened his popularity among the
Catholics, Father Cronin assured him
that it had not. When the interview
was over Father Cronin said Mr.. Blaine
would not only accept the Presidential
nomination, but confidently expected
it would be offered to him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

Jacob Kearns, of West Virginia,
hasn't forgotten how to tramp even if
he is 80 years old. He recently walked
over to his daughters house, seven
miles away in the country, and with
her examined the family bible to see if
the names of his thirteen children,
eighty grand children, one hundred
and twenty-seven great grand children
and seven great great grand children
had been properly entered upon the
register. -R0dford Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
An Accident to an Editor.

The Rockingham Register of June 5rd says
''Mr D. S. Lewis, editor of the Spirit OF the
Sunday morning. In descending from the
NOV to the feeding room of his stable, he
missed his footing and fell, landing against a
manager in such a way as to fracture three
ribs While suffering considerable pain he is
not confined to his bed, and will probably be
out in a short time"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

Bret Hartes young daught er, Miss Jessamy
Harte, will make her literary debut in the
July Ladies' Home Joarnal with a most enter
tanning description of Camp Life in the
Adirondacks," in which it is claimed every
evidence shows itself of inherited literary ten
denotes not unlike those evidenced in Bret
Hartes earlier work. Miss Harte is a girl still
in her teens, and has artistic as well as liter
airy proclivities, as one of the illustrations &C
companying her first article shows.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
For the SPECTATOR,


see from the papers, that the Board of
Supervisors have appropriated $500 to
macadamize the road from Middlebrook to
Staunton. The indicator says it will not in
crease the road taxes How is this, and where
does the money come from to do this work?
Our people have not forgotten that, when some
years ago, few individuals undertook, in the
Legislature, to empower the. Supervisors to
issue County bonds to macadamize the leading
thoroughfares running into Staunton, our
able, and vigilant Representative, the Hon.
Absalom Koiner, blocked the scheme, when it
was presented, by saying that he had not heard
from his constituents on the matter. If the
Supervisors had no power then, where do
they get their power now? North River is
the only District in the county that has no
Railroad facilities, and but one small bridge
as recompense, for the large amount of road
tax which she pays annually. appeal to the
merchants of Staunton to say if there is not
more produce hauled to their city from this
district than any other in the county. The
impression has gone abroad among our peo-
pie, that few individuals rule the County
COuTt, anu oupeINlSOIS, W ulNcII IHe lIdue
from the Railroad to Staunton, and let North
River go where the Woodbine twineth.
Our people want fair play. They want to
know where the money of the taxpayers goes.
They would like to see an itemized account so
that they can see who gets it. Our people
want Macadamized road to Staunton, or at
least portion of it. There is no more fertile
land in the Valley, than Long Glade, Mossey
Creek. North River will resist the payment
of additional taxes for the Middlebrook road,
and let the Circuit Court decide All we want
is an equal division of the funds paid in under
our present road system. Whilst our roads
have been somewhat improved, we must say
that the present system is a failure, for not
more than half the money collected for road
purposes goes directly to the roads. The
County Treasurer takes out 5 per cent; the
Commissioner of the Revenue per cent; the
Road Board about per cent. land the balance
to Overseers and new roads. The roads ough
to be let out to contract and worked Whenever
needed. In this way a man just gets paid TO
what he does North RIVER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
CITY COUNCIL,

At the meeting of the Council last night it
was resolved to lay vitrified paving brick from
Augusta street along Frederick to Lewis street,
thence along Lewis to Beverley; and also from
Augusta street, along New Court House, and
Greenville Avenue to the Valley Depot upon
the same terms as heretofore.
There was considerable amount of bust
ness transacted, but none of importance ex-
ccpt the above.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
To Cleanse the system

Effectually yet gently, when costive or bill
ious or when the blood is impure or sluggish,
to permanently cure habitual constipation, to
awaken the kidneys and liver to healthy
activity, without irritating or weakening
them, to dispel headaches, colds Or fevers, use
Syrup of Figs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

BARNS BURNED BY LIGHTNING IN
PENNSYLVANIA large barn of
Jacob R. Wilmer in Lencock township,
was struck by lightning and COM
pletely destroyed with contents. Loss
So, 500; partially insured.
The barn of H. H. Kurtz, in Conesto-
ga township, was also destroyed with
contents. Loss $4,000; partially insured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
Farm Wa CONS.

We invite attention to the advertisement of
THE Bodley Wagon Company" and would
recommend our farmers to give them call
when wanting any thing in their line of
manufacture, particularly farm wagons, which
they make in the best and most durable style,
every part of which is carefully inspected by
Mr.. Bodley, who will not allow any defects.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
Graduates in the "Staunton Female
Seminary.

The following are the graduates of the late
session of the "Staunton Female Seminary
lutheran of which Rev. Jas. Willis is the
Principal
Miss Mabel Coleman, of Nelson county, Va;
Miss Cora Sheets, of Augusta county, Va;
Miss Lucy Baylor, of Augusta county, Va,
Miss Carrie De Walt, of South Carolina; Miss
Pearl Crosby, of South Carolina.
Miss Hattie Foster, of Augusta county, and
Miss Pauline Derrick, of South Car Dina,
graduated in special schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET.
MONDAY June Il 1902

Cattle-Receipts 1900 head, including 90 cars
for sale; market firmer; native Steers 4.10a$4.sO
per 100 lbs. Bulls and Cows 1.70a3. 40 per 1OOIbs
Dressed Beef firm at 81 a7H cts per Id. Ship
ments today - Beeves and - quarters of
Beef; tomorrow $40 Beeves. Calves-Receipts
5000 head; market firm; Veals 4.50a$5.50 per 100
lbs, buttermilk Calves 3a$i. Sheep and Lambs
Receipts 1900 head; market EASIER Sheep
4.50aS625 per 100 lbs. Yearlings 0.0Oa$0O0
Lambs 6.25aSS.5O; Dressed Mutton steady at 10a
II cents per Id, and dressed Yearlings 12a15c.;
dressed Lambs 11a14c. Hogs-Receipts 1880
head, consigned direct; nominally steady at
4.90a$5. 40 per 100 lbs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

THE BAND CoNCERT.-The concert for the
benefit of the Stonewall Brigade Band in the
Opera-house last Friday night was in all re-
spects a success. The audience was large and
was very much pleased with the nice enter
tainment given in both vocal and instrumental
music. The concerts given by this Band are
always well attended and much enjoyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
Reptizine in Christians Creek,

No services will be held in the U. B. Church
of this city next Sunday morning, as the Pas
tor, Rev. J. D. Donovan, will hold services at
that time at Belmont Chapel about 4 m lies
east of this city, when a number will be bap
tized by immersion in Christians Creek
some from this city and some from that neigh
borhood
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

D d. 81 B. INsTITUTIoN.-Th closing ex-
ercises of the Institute for the education of the
Deaf and Dumb and the Blind took place yes
to-day. The Annual concert was given on
Monday, and as usual attracted large audi
ence who were delighted with the perform
ances. This is noble Institution and is well
conducted and should be literally sustained
by the State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
Program.
DECLARATION,

Ballot Reform, ...........A. H. hardwood
Beyond the Alps Lies Italy," T. E. Fulwider
"The New South, NV. W. Mcclure
ancient and Modern Oratory,"W A. Rowan
DEBATE.
(Which offers the greater inducement to a
young man to serve his Countrywide Profess
sions or Politics.
.Atfirmative-O. c. Cash, C. D. Mccormick.
NegatNe-A w. Mcclure, H. J. Williams,
Jr.
Revs. s. w. Haddon, C. D. Waller and Mr.
VIM. Buckley as Judges, decided in favor of
the affirmative.
Marshals. Harris, L. w. Taylor.
There were no medals awarded, but the fol
lowing gained proficiency in their studies:
O. C. Cash, F. E. Fulwider, A. H. Mark
wood, A. w. Mcclure, W. w. McCl re, H. ].
Williams, Jr., Misses Grace Lyle, Dell Wilson,
and Ella Rowan.
The exercise closed with an address by Hon.
H. J. Williams, teeming with good advice to
the young men. All expressed themselves
well pleased and after congratulations dispers-
ed H. L.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

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. may 18-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
For the SPECTATOR.
Closing Exercises of the Valley High
School.
SPorrswoop, June 2, 1892.

SPoTrswooD, June 2 1892.
Old Providence Church was crowded last
evening" with fair maidens and gallant
SWANS, to witness the third Annual Celebra-
ton of the "Grier'' Literary Society of the
Valley High School, conducted by Prof. A. E..
Bell, of Due West, S. c. The exercises were
opened with prayer by Rev. c. D. Waller fol-
lowed with an address by the President, Mr..
J. A. Mcclure
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

If you desire beautiful complexion, abso
lutely free from pimples and blotches, purify
your blood by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla
Remove the cause of these disfgurements and
the skin will take care of itself Be sure you
get Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

Boils, carbuncles, and eruptions of all kinds
are natures efforts to throw off poison from
the blood. This result may be accomplished
much more effectually, as well as agreeably,
through the proper excretory channels, by
the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET, !
MONDAY lime 1902 (

Swine-Though the. receipts are nearly 1900
head more than last weeks numbers, yet the
offerings at the yards are nearly identical
the figures ruling then, though the market is
not active. The numbers are about equal to
moderate demand. We quote the range at
6a7 cents net; nearby Hogs sell at 6a6x cents,
and good to best Westerns at 64a7 cents per Id
net, with most sales at 63sa7 cents. The re-
cAintS of HOES this nunlhpI.ad II haa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

Mr.. Howells intends spending his summer
in quiet nook in New England, devoting a
large portion of his time to the writing of his
novel of American girl-life, to be published in
the Autumn in The Ladies' Home Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

Col. Frank G.. Ruffin, second auditor
of Virginia, died suddenly in Richmond
at an early hour Sunday morning of
apoplexy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

The City council of Roanoke appro
priated 81, 800 to aid in the decennia
celebration of that City, June IS. So
far $4,000 in all has been subscribed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08

The bridge across Middle River at Valley
Mills, which gave way, as heretofore noticed,
when VIM. Bowyer was crossing with load
of shingles, will be substituted by an iron
hriduo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-06-08
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY.

To-morrow-June 9th-is Confederate Me-
mortal day here, when the graves of the SOL
diers in the Confederate cemetery will be dec
GRATED as usual with flowers.
The address will be delivered by Rev.W.J. E.
Cox, Pastor of the Baptist church of this city,
and good one may be expected.
Though not much preparation has been
make, it is hoped that there will be a good at
tendance. The Stonewall Brigade Band will
head the procession. Col. H. J. Williams will
be Chief Marshal, with the following aids
Captains G. B. Coiner, Z. A. Fulcher, Silas
Walker, Charles L. Willis and Jos. Wilson;
Carson and Jno w. Gilkeson; Sergeant Thos.
NJ. Smiley, and Privates Z. G. Fishburne and
J. Alex. Bumgardner.
The Confederates, overcome by lover
whelming numbers and resources" have no
cause to blush for shame" but rather to be
proud of the fame their valor won, though
their cause was lost.
In this connection we append the little poem
-"Appomattox" Rev. Beverly D. Tucker,
Rector of st. Pauls P. E. Church. of Norfolk,
as follows
On Appomattox field
worm out remnant yield,
A nations fate is there forever sealed,
A sacred flag is furled
And a last shot is hurled
Which echoes till it Saddens all the world.
Did Sparta blush for shame
At THERMOMETERS name
Or bury with her dead their need Of shame!
Did England ere forget
How the Norman foe was met
Tho Harolds sun in cloud and shadow set!
The might, at last, prevailed,
The Southern legionS failed.
Yet the glory which was theirs has not paled
The years may swiftly flee,
The proudest boast shall be
1--WE fought and failed with Jackson and with
Lee.''
Then raise to their praise, whilst memory
stays,
shaft which ever shall stand
To tell of the days when men stopped to gaze
At the last of the Spartan band,
For none were truer:nor nobler than they
Who sleep, as they fell, in their Jackets of
Urevi