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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
Where the Blame Lies.

We have frequently alluded, says the
Danville Register, to the gall displayed
by the republicans when they lay the
blame for the deficit in the national
treasury at the door of the democratic
party. The populists, too, have Joined
in the cry, and have industriously
sought to delude the voters with the
idea that the democrats are responsible
for all the financial ills that have be-
fallen us.
The London Spectator, one of the
ablest of English journals, in a lengthy
review of the situation, and after a
thorough investigation of all the facts
bearing upon it, very properly holds
the republicans responsible for the
condition of the treasury.
Five years ago." says the Spectator,
american finances was the envy of
the world. Taxation was not oppres-
sive, the debt was being paid off at a
rate beyond the dreams of economy,
and every year there rolled into the
treasury a surplus that made Euro
pean chancellors of the exchequer sigh
with envy. Then came the admins
tration of General Harrison, and after
four years of judicious indiscretion in
the matter of finance, the whole con-
dition of things was changed, and the
treasury was left completely empty
And yet there had been no war to
| waste the resources of the nation, no
plague, no famine, no terrible or ex-
ceptional financial crisis, none of the
things which impair a country's vitali-
ty and make her poor. The money, as
the parish clerk set forth in his report
to the vestry, had simply been
'moodled away and 'moodled away
consciously and deliberately"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
500 Reward, 500.

The reader of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that. is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly ON the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature
in doing it's work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address,
FL. CHENEY s. CO.. Props.
Toledo, O.
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

TELEPHONES.-The NY. Times says,
now that the receiving telephone has
been released to public use by the ex-
piration of the Bell patent, the Bell
Company, through the local organiza-
tions which represent it, offers to sell
receivers outright at low price and to
construct independent lines upon
which these receivers can be used We
presume there will be competition in
this branch of the business. 1t should
be noticed also that in two or three
large cities new competing corporations
are preparing to take up the exchange
business. In Chicago one company has
procured the passage of an ordinance
in its favor, and another is applying
for similar municipal legislation. The
Common Council of Philadelphia has
granted to the Drawbaugh Cympany
permission to construct and operate a
telephone system within the city limits.
There will be some interesting develop
ments in the telephone business before
the year is out.
| THE WILSON TARIFF PASSES THE
HoUsE.-On last Thursday, the House
of Representatives, by a vote of 204 to
140, passed the Wilson tariff bill. There
were immense crowds in the galleries.
on the floor and in the corridors of the
House of Representatives to witness
the closing scenes of the debate on the
tariff bill. Among the spectators in
the gallery of the House of Represent
atives during the closing hours of the
tariff debate was Cardinal Gibbons,
while Bishop Newman, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, was on the
floor of the chamber The greatest
enthusiasm was aroused by the
speeches of Mr.. Reed against the tariff
bill and Speaker Crisp and Mr.. Wilson
in favor of it. On the conclusion of
Mr.. Wilson's speech in the House in
favor of his tariff bill democratic ad-
mirers raised him on their shoulders
and carried him to the cloak room.
/ L AO oCOuC Vi CutnuoidoLu ctu UAO ClOoC
of the tariff debate is described as one
the like of which has never before
| been witnessed in the House of Repre-
sentatives.
| A BEDFORD GIANT.-Robert Beard,
a Bedford county farmer, died of heart
disease Tuesday morning, January
Both, aged sixty eight years. He was
6 feet inches tall, and weighed $50
pounds. The coffin was feet long, 90
inches wide, and % inches deep The
undertaken says it is the largest casket
ever made in Virginia for u corpse.
He has had it on hand for years and
never expected to find sale for it.
Near Whitacre, Frederick county,
Friday night, the house of VIM Bran
nan was burned, and Mrs. George
kerns and her fourteen year old
daughter lost their lives in the flames.
The receipts of cotton at Norfolk
continue heavy, and are already con-
siderably in excess of the entire re-
ceipts last season.
The two colored men charged with
criminal assault on two ladies, in Prince
William county, have been taken to
Alexandria for safe keeping.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
Federal Elections Bill.

On Tuesday of last week, it was de.
cided in the U. S. Senate to take the
vote on the repeal of the Federal
Elections bill at 4 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. This is the bill of Hon. H
st. G.. Tucker that passed the HOUSE
of Representatives some time SINCE
This is very important bill, and it is
to be hoped that it passed the Senate
yesterday afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
Man or Woman, Ghost or Human.

We cannot say what will cure ghosts,
but many men and many women who
look like ghosts rather than human
beings, through sickness, would regain
health and happiness, if they would
try the virtue of the worldrenowned
remedy, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery Torpid liver, or "bilious
ness" impure blood, skin eruptions,
scrofulous sores and swelings, Con
sumption (Which is scrofula of the
lungs I'll yield to this wonderful luedi
cine. It is both tol,ir and strength re-
storing, and Alternative of blood-cleans
ing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
Trial Of Criminals.

The Senate bill requiring all persons
charged with capital offenses to be
tried in the county courts and taking
from them the right to elect to be tried
in circuits courts caused quite debate
in the House of Delegates on Friday
and was passed by the close vote OF 81
To 20
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
ON TO WASHINGTON.
Another Opportunity to visit the
Capitol of the Nation.
Low Rates and Excellent Train Service.

LOW h1tes anu EXceIIeHt Iraih SerVlces
On Thursday, February sth, b. & o. R. r. Co.
will run the second of the series of mid-winter
excursions to Washington from points on its
lines between Pittsburgh, Wheeling, Parkers-
burg, Lexington and Hagerstown. The same
arrangements that proved so satisfactory for
the former excursion, will be continued. Those
who could not take advantage of the first ex-
curSion should use every endeavor to go this
time. Washington is an instructive city
well as beautiful one. and every citizen of
this great Republic will feel prouder of his
country after visit to its Capitol. Congress
will be in session and it will be specially inter
eSting to watch the part your representative
takes in the questions that now occupy its
time and are so freely discussed in the press OF
the country. The numerous public buildings
Art Galleries, Museums. &c, are open to visi-
tors free of charge, and Mt Vernon, Annap
oils, Baltimore and Old Point Comfort all
within easy reach, offer the tourist additional
attractions to fill up the ten-day itinerary.
We give below list of stations in this vicin-
ity showing time OF trains and rates of fare.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

Rev. G. Armand Miller, of the Salem
Lutheran Church, and several mem
bers of the family of Col. A. M. Bow.
man were severely scratched by rabid
cat. They had the wounds dressed
but are naturally very uneasy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton. Va, January 81, 1894.
The Aultman & Taylor Company
Lewis ]. Hulvey.
All parties interested in the above styled
cause, take notice, that, in pursuance of de-
cree OF the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
entered in said cause on Nov 20, 1893, | shall,
at my office in Staunton, Va, on
Thursday, March Sth, 1894,
proceed to take and state an account show
ing:
1st. The real estate in the bill and proceed
ingS mentioned, and the nature and condition
of the title thereto
End. The liens binding the same in the order
of their priority, and
3rd Any other matters deemed pertinent,
etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Chas Curry, D.. q. Commissioner.
feb 7-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

A lady in Frederick county, says the
Shenandoah Herald, applied some
vaseline to her nose, on account of a
slight sore. In a few days her nose
was much swollen and a physician was
called in. To the horror of the lady he
pronounced it first class case of vac
cination. She had applied to her nose
some vaseline which her brother had
been using upon his vaccinated arm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

Correspondingly low rates from other sta
tions.
Tickets will be good ten DAYS
For guide to points of interest in Washing
ton, address nearest b. & o. Agent.
Jan 3E2tS
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Jan. 25th, 1894.
Margaret A. Crawfords Administrator,
VS..
W. b. Crawford ct ais.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause
now pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, will take notice that will, at my Of
fee in StauntoD, Va, on
Wednesday, February 2Sth, 1894,
pursuant to decree in said cause entered of
date December 9Th, 1898, proceed to IN Ike fur
Their report to the Court as to the transactions
of Chas. E. Kemper, Admir- C. t. a. of M. A.
Crawford, decd, and at the same time ascer-
tain and report what fee Chas. E. Kemper is
entitled to receive for professional services in
this cause, and any other matters deemed per-
tinent.
HENRY W. HOLT
Chas. Curry, p. q. Commissioner.
jan 31-itS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, Jan. 18th, 1894.
Frances Trayer ct ais,
VS..
Henry M. Trayer.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause,
now pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, will take notice that l shall at my of
flee i'll StauntOn, Va, on
Wednesday, February 2Sth, 1894,
pursuant to decree entered in said cause on
Dec. &, 1895, proceed to ascertain and report
What fee Chas. Curry is entitled to receive
for having prosecuted and conducted this
litigation.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Chas. Curry, D. q. Commissioner.
jan 31-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

The great vegetable substitute for pills is
Simmons Liver Regulator. Cures sick head
ache.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
In CHANCERY,

In CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to set aside and an
null the subscription contracts, respectively,
OF the plaintiffs to the capital stock of the
Staunton Development Company and to re-
cover from the said Company and it officers
and promoters the money that the plaintiffs
respectively have heretofore paid to said Com
pany on account OF said subscriptions, and to
enJOin and restrain the said COMPANY its
agents and attorneys, from prosecuting any
suit or suits against the plaintiffs or from col
lecting, or attempting to collect IN any way,
any amount or amounts, claimed to be due
said Company on account Of the aforesaid
stock subscriptions of the plaintiffs.
And 1t appearing by AFFIDAVIT filed that de-
PENDANTS H. H. Fay, Geo. H. Hull, S. B. Adams,
W. 5. Bryant, Henry Bryant, A. S. Bigelow
John Bryant, J. c. Mayhem, C. P. Williams. and
Leonard Lewiston are non-residents of this
State, 1t is ordered that they severally appear
mere within fifteen days after due publication
hereof and do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this suit.
A cOpy-teste,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk
ChaS. Curry, p. q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

NIRGINIA:-ln the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, in vaca-
tion, February 9th, 1894.
Robert Fletcher and others, ........ Plaintiffs.
VS..
Staunton development Company,
Staunton Land Company and 9TH
nnfn dow 30
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONS.

The well known Phillips Excursion Company
have arranged to run weekly excursions TO all
principal California and other Pacific Coast
cities from all points on the Baltimore & Ohio
X. X.
The parties will leave the East on WedneS
day of each week, commencing January 18th,
and passengers will be booked through to
destination. There are no Pacific Coast tours
pense. For full information address A. Phillips
& Co., No. Ill S. 9Th Street, Philadelphia, or
jan lifts.
OWING to business engagements at Har-
" riSOnburg, we will not be at StauntOn,
the whole of the time for the present.
Persons having business with us will leave
it with W. HI. LandeS, and we will attend to it
promptly.
LIGGETT, STRAYER & KEEZEL,
dec 13-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

NIRGINIA.-In The Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court OF Augusta county, in vaca-
ton, February Ind, 1894.
E. A. Demasters and others, ..........P Plaintiffs
VS..
Raphine Improvement Company and
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to set aside and an
null the subscription contracts, respectively, of
the plaintiffs to the capital stock of the Raphine
Improvement Company and to recover from
said Company and its promoters the money
that the said plaintiffs have respectively paid
to said Company on account of their subscrip-
ton contracts, the proceeds of which said
stock were to be used by said Company to eS-
tablish shoe factory plant at Raphine, Va.
And it appearing by AFFIDAVIT filed that A. S.
Asher and Charles E. Kemper, defendants, are
non residents of the State of Virginia, it is or
dered that they appear here within fifteen
days after due publication hereof and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in this
suit.
A copyteste,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
ChaS. Curry, p. q.
feb ut
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

IIarmans g. Bibb BraxtOn, Trustee, sc
IL Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
for Augusta county. entered in this cause,
January y, 1894, shall proceed, at my office,
IN StauntOn, on
Wednesday,, February FL, 1894,
to take the following accounts: LIST. Showing
what amounts of purchase money are still
owing to James A. Patterson and Mamie E.
Patterson, his wife, respectively, on the
VaynesbOro Mill property. End. OF the trans
actions of N G. Watts, Sheriff of Augusta
county, and, as such. Receiver in this cause,
showing what moneys have come into his
hands as such Receiver, &c, &c. 3rd. An ac-
count between the plaintiffs and the defen-
dant NJ. NJ. Robertson as purchasers and own
ers of said mill property.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
Jan gifts Commissioner.
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| " Staunton. Va, Jan. 25th, 1894.
S. E. walton
Jno N. Hanna, etc.
| All parties interested in the foregoing cause,
now pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, will take notice that shall shall, on
| Wednesday, February 2Sth, 1894,
at my office in Staunton, Virginia, pursuant
| to decree of Dec. s, 1893, proceed to ascertain
ist What fee Chas E. Kemper is entitled to
| be paid for professional services rendered by
him in instituting and prosecuting this suit
| End. Any other matters deemed pertinent,
etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
| Commissioner.
Chas. Curry. p. q.
| jan 3l-4ts
( COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, JAM 25th, 1894.
VIM. Bell Crawford's Trustees
VIM. Bell Crawford ct ais.
| All parties interested in the foregoing cause
now pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
| county, TAKE NOTICE, that shall proceed at
the Office of Henry W. Holt in Staunton, Va,
on
Monday, February 26th, 1894,
pursuant to decree entered in said cause of
date June 9Th, 1898, and December sth, 1893, to
1st. The exceptions to my report in this cause
| filed on May 30th, 1893.
| End To reform said report in any other way
that it may appear advisable to reform the
| same.
| And also to report
| 3rd What commissions Chas. Curry and W.
E. Craig, trustees III the assignment deed in
this cause, are entitled to receive
4th. The amount OF the counsel fees that
| Chas. Curry and w. E. Craig are entitled to be
| paid out of the fund for professional services
rendered in the prosecution of this suit
| 5th. Any other matters deemed pertinent,
| etc
| JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
| Commissioner.
Chas. Curry and w. E. Craig, p. q,
| jan 3I-4tS
| ID ichard Summerson's Admir- &c. ps. Sum-
| III mersOn's Heirs and Observation-Disclosures
to decree of the Circuit Court for Augusta
| county, entered in this cause. November 18TH
| 1888 shall proceed at my office, i'll Staunton,
on
| Wednesday, February 20, 1894,
| LIST. To ascertain and report whether the es-
| tate of VIM. L. Rush should be held RESPONSE
| BILE for the funds belonging to the estate of X.
| Summerson, decd and loaned by him to II. l..
| STAGE and Mary STAGE upon their bends or
| whether the estate of X. SummerSOn, decd,
| should receive said bonds as an investment
pro tdntO of the assets of said est ate, &C. End.
| To report further and, if practicable. a final
settlement of the accounts of VIM II. Rush,
| former administrator, C. t. a., of Richard
SummerSOn, deceased.
JOS A. WADDELL,
! Jan 3i-4tS Commissioner.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE.-On and after to-day. the BASIC
~ CITY KNITTING MILLS of Basic City,
will be run by Geo. H. Selb, Agent, for E. A.
and X. j. Selb
feb Tits GEO. H. SELB Agt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
Suicide.

On last Tuesday Squire John Lipps
held an inquest on the body of the wife
of Jas. W. Lilly, which was found
hanging to joist in her home on
Wednesday last. The house stands on
Muddy Creek mountain about a mile
to the left of the Blue Sulphur turn
pike. The discovery of her body was
made at 1. p. N. OH Wednesday by a
colored boy named Hull who stopped
at the house and after calling and get
ting no response, pushed the door open
and saw her hanging. He at once gave
the alarm, and the neighbors who
come found her lifeless.
She had stood on a chair, put the
rope over the joists and fastened it
around her neck, stepped off the chair.
When found her toes touched the
floor. On the hearth was found a
quantity of pounded glass which indi-
Gated that she had contemplated self
destruction by that method, but
abandoned it for the rope.
On the bed. propped by pillows, was
her infant child The child was taken
in charge by neighbours and word was
sent to Lewisburg. Next day a jury
was empaneled. and at about 1 o'clock
the body was taken down after hang
ing more than twenty four hours. The
jury. after hearing evidence. rendered
verdict of suicide. The maiden name
of the dec was Farrell and her parents
reside on Meadow mountaln.-AUe
ghany Sentinel, Feb. End.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

KILLED.-On Wednesday morning
as the train for Washington was APP
preaching the West End Falls Church
depot team driven by a young man
named William Mills took fright and
ran away. The young man was thrown
on the tongue of the wagon, and in
front of Ellison's store the team curved
and threw him between the wagon and
tree and crushed his head and
shoulders. He was carried to the resi-
dence of Mr.. J. W. Jones, nearby, and
DR.. II. NJ. Talbot was summoned, but
before his arrival, the young man
breathed his last. He was the son OF
Mr.. Frank Mills and about nineteen
years of age.-AleG. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

"ANTED.-A dog cart with box. Any one
w having one for sale, will please call at
SPECTATO OFFICE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
WAN TED.

Honest, temperate, energetic men, TO solicit
orders for Fruit and Ornamental Nursery
Stock. Permanent employment and good
wageS;alsO liberal inducements to local agents.
Varieties especially adapted to the South.
Stock warranted true to name. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Write at once for terms and ter
ritory. Address X. G. CHASE g. CO.,
1880 South Penn Square, Philadelphia.
Jan 243moS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

This negro evidently has good sense
and a right view of things. Every
negro in this land should be glad and
thank his Lord that he was made a
slave in this country. 1t has been a
great blessing rather than curse to
his race. '-La7lchburq NeaCS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07

''In all my conferences on the subject
of this bill have heard no man protest
that we have been actuated by an I'M
worthy motive, or that this great
scheme of taxation was undertaken in
any class or sectional spirit.
"Gentlemen-addressng the repub-
lican side of the House, doubt not
your sincerity. l doubt not your love
of your fellow man which impels you
to champion your side of the question
any more than doubt that which In
pels my associates on this ii ie. | agl ee
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1894-02-21
BROOKLYN BRIEFS.
Rev Fathers Durpan and IaWles

Rev Fathers Duggan and Lawless will
attend the conservation ceremony of
Bishop Tierney tomorrow. Father
Duggan will leave this afternoon and
Father Lawless tomorrow morning.
Rev Christopher A. McEvoy, presi.
dent of Villanova college, is visiting his
brother, Thomas McEvoy of Railroad Hill
street. Father McEvoy will attend the
conservation ceremony of Bishop Tierney
at Hartford tomorrow.
The interior of st Patricks church is
undergoing a thorough cleaning this week.
The mating has been removed and the
floors and hallway is being scrubbed and
will be covered with linoleum which will
add much to its appearance.
Residents of this section of the city
are iubilant over the election of John II.
Fruin as member of the road board. For
years they have been denied their rights in
the matter of public improvements and
look forward to the'coming year with hope
full anticipations that democratic board
and mayor will not turn deaf ear to their
urgent appeals for their share in the
matter of public work.
Mrs Alice Bnckel, aged sixty-four
died at her residence, 2O7 Washington
avenue, yesterday afternoon The de-
ceased was one of the oldest German resi-
dents i'll the city. having lived here for
over forty years. She was the mother of
Mrs Augusta Call, Mrs Katie White,
Policemen William and John T. Brickel
and also Of the late Mrs John Kirschbaum
The funeral will he held at 2 o'clock
Thursday afternoon. Interment will be in
I Riverside cemetery.