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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
Six Colored Men LYnched in Tennessee.

Six COlOred Men LYnched in Tennessee
Six colored men, all members of an
organized gang of barn-burners, were
lynched near Wilmington, Tenn, a
Ohio Southwestern Railroad, thirty
miles north of Memphis, on Friday
night. The names of the dead are
Daniel Hawkins, Graham White, Ed
ward Hall, John Haynes, Robert
Haynes. William Warner.
The men were in charge of Detec-
tives w. s. Richardson and A. T.
Atkinson, who had arrested them a
few hours before on charge of setting
fire to the Kerrville Fair Association
buildings. The negroes were all hand
cuffed and shackled and were on theil
way to the county jail at Memphis
When the officers reached a dense
swamp a few miles from MillingtOI
they were surrounded by fifty mer
armed with rifles and shotguns. The
detectives were overpowered and the
negroes shot to death in the wagon.
The lynchers rode off in the woods anG
disappeared.
The lynched negroes were all accused
of arson and all are said to have be
longed to an organized band of barn
burners that had in five years destroyed
thirty-two barns, as many residences
and other property OF great value il
the vicinity of Kerrville, Lucy, Milling
ton and Bottoms College, Tenn.
The coroner held an inquest, which
resulted in the verdict THAT the de
ceased came to their death at tn,
hands of unknown parties"
Detective Richardson reported tn,
lynching to Sheriff McLendon ant
Criminal Court Judge L. P. Cooper il
Memphis. Judge Cooper at once sen
for the grand jury and instructed tina
body to investigate the affair and re
turn indictments against the member
of the mob. Judge Cooper also ISSUED
bench warrants for Detectives Richard
son and Atkinson, charging them will
completely in the lynching. and the,
were sent to Jail and denied bail. War
rants were also issued for the arrest o
forty farmers who are supposed t.
have been members of the mob.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

The country kr ows what living I'M
der the Repub can Mckinley law
means. We have had the worst panic
the country has ever known. When
Republicans tilk of Democratic mis-
rule" remind them of that fact. For
the next three years we are to live un-
der a tariff law which sets aside the
Mckinley law. We are willing to as
sert that these years will not be as bad
as the last.-Richn2O1ld State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

= SKELETON OF A MAsToDoN FOUND
Dunkirk, ". Y, Aug. 26.-While la
borers were digging ditch near Sheri-
dan they found the skeleton of mas
todon. Thus far the head and one
tusk have been uncovered. The head
measures five feet across The tusk is
five feet long and six inches in diameter
at the butt. One tooth taken out
weighed four pounds, was seven inches
long by four broad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

AID FOR CONDUCTOR GOODMAN
Brakeman J. H. Monkey. of the G. and
o. railway, has received contributions
amounting to one hundred dollars
from employees of said road. for the
benefit of Conductor Thomas A. Good
man. He has turned the money over
to ex-mayor T. P. Bowles. The money
will be used for legal expenses in con
nection with the appeal taken from
the verdict and sentence of the county
court in the Goodman case. Other
friends of Conductor Goodman, who
believe the verdit was harsh one, are
also at work in the same direction
Clifton Forge ReUieaO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

The country knows what living I'M
der the Republican Mckinley law
means. We have had the worst panic
the country has ever known. When
Republicans talk Of Democratic
musrule" remind them of that fact.
For the next three years we are so live
under tariff law which sets aside the
Mckinley law. We are willing to as
sert that these years will not be as bad
as the last.-IichmOnd State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
OF PUBLIC INTEREST.
A Matter Which is Exciting Much Talk.
1t Concerns a WelI-known and Pr0mi-
nent Family.
The Wife of an HonOred and Respected
Public Man Writes Letter.

G. A. Williamson, Esq, has for thirty.
five years been City Recorder of Deeds,
of Providence. r. /. During all this
time he and his family have occupied a
very prominent position in Providence
where they are held in the utmost re-
gard and esteem by everybody. They
reside at Bradford street.
Mrs. Williamson has for a long time
been a great sufferer. She has lately
been cured of her complaints by a most
remarkable remedy and her love fol
her fellow beings is such that she writes
the following letter telling them just
what to do to be well and strong:
sFor some time had been troubled
with numbpess of my hands and arms
1t was very distressing and a constant
annoyance to me. Ny nervous system
was badly affected | was unable tc
sleep, getting but very little rest al
night. | suffered from Indigestion and
my appetite was very poor. l learned
of DIR. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy, and hearing it most
highly spoken of determined to use it
1t had helped SO many despairing sui
ferers believed it would help me. AT
ter taking the second bottle | noticed
a marked improvement and | continu
ed to steadily gain in all respects.
cheerfully recommend DR.. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy to al
sufferers
No wonder verybody is taking this
remarkable medicine for it is Il known
fact that DIR. Greene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy always cures. If yor
have any such troubles, if your health
is not exactly what it should be, take
DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve
remedy. 1t will make you well. 1t il
the discovery of DR.. Greene, of 30 West
14th Street, New York, the most sue
cessful specialist in curing nervous ant
chronic diseases. He can be consulted
free, personally or by letter. Don'i
neglect your health but take his won
derful medicine now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE TO PATRONS OF COUNTY
- SCHOOLS.-At meeting of the County
SchOol Board held August 9, it was receive red in
accordance with the law bearing on the vac
c1nation of pupils in the public schools or the
county to adhere to the resolution requiring
all pupils to be vaccinated before the begin
ming OF the next school term.
The action OF the Board is published this
early IN order that those who objected to vac
cination during cold weather may have ample
time to avail themselves OF it before the
schools upon.
The Board is borne out in it's action on this
question by the Attorney General of the State
By order of the Board.
E. o. PEALE. Chairman.
s. C Brown, Clerk.
sept 5-3ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

Friday a passerby fonnd the little
son of o. G. Klock, farmer. living 12
miles north of Vernon, Texas, crying
on the doorsteps. The little boy said
his father had shot his mother and
then himself. Upon entering the house
the stranger found Mrs. Klock dead
with bullet through the heart and
klock dying with a bullet through his
head. Klock died without saying a
word. He was prosperous farmer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
What Has Congress Done

Philadelphia Record.
1t has made elections free by the re-
peal of the Force bill.
1t has stopped the purchase and stor-
age of silver bullion.
1t has passed a stringent Antitrust
law.
1t has saved millions of dollars to
tax payers by the repeal of the McKin-
ley act.
If nothing more had been accomplish
ed than what is above recited the Fifty
third Congress would have earned the
lasting gratitude of the people
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

SAD DEATH OF LITTLE BoY.-Gor-
don Cunningham. the seven year old
son of Mr.. George Cunningham of
Buena Vista, was playing in a stable
Sunday afternoon with some other
children and fell from a Manager above
and struck his head on a beam. He
did not appear severely hurt at the
time, and little attention was paid to
the accident. Later in the afternoon.
however, he became ill from the eff
fects of the blow and went into spasms
and died before night. He was a
bright and interesting little fellow
ROcEbridqe NeaDS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
CoMMIssIoNER's sALE,-By virtue of de

CUMMISSIONER'S SA LE,-By virtue of de-
~ cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, in the case of Ellinger and wife u.s.
Rohr, will proceed i'll front of the court house
in the city or Staunton, on
I Saturday, the Sth day OF September, 1894,
to sell at public auction, that certain lot or
tract OF land containing I04 acres, situated
about 5 miles west of Staunton, on the old
Hebron Church road, adjoining Mitchell, Tray
er, and others, upon the following terms, to-
wit So much in hand as will pay the costs of
suit and sale, and the remainder upon & credit
OF six, twelve, eighteen. and twenty four
months from the date of sale with interest
from the date of sale, the purchaser giving
bond with approved personal security, and
the title retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

At the Populist Convention in Alex
andria last Thursday John Stevens
Mason of Fauquier was nominated for
Congress in the 9Th district A few
years ago he was a democratic dele
gate in the House of Delegates
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

A correspondent of the Free Lance.
who signs himself "Virginian;" and
writes, from Amour. South Dakota, on
the question of attracting German i'm
migration from the Northwest into
Dixie. On the whole the writer does
not hold out very bright hope that
such an exodus is likely; and from what
the AdUance knows of that section of
South Dakota we feel sure that it will
need some very exceptional induce
ments to get them to move hither, fo r
the land around Trip and Armour is
about the most fertile that there is in
the whole of that great wheat and corn
growing State.-Ly9chburg AdUa7sce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
Excursion to Niagara Falls, watkins Glen.
Geneva and Rochester via
Il. & o. Il. r.

Inc Iouftn personally conducted excursion
20 NIAGARA, and Watkins Glen via the Balti-
more ONO Railroad and scenic IIehigh VAL
Der 9Th. Sep'oAi
Royal Blue Line Express will leave Washing
Ton, o:02 p. M; Camden Station, baltimore 600
p; M; newark, 1:27 p. H.; Wilmington IA D. m:
efe fsr9; sVp P m making direct connection
a a. station Philadelphia, with special
enrouSn Express to Niagara Falls
through Pullman Sleeping Cars will be at
S Gsu from washington and Baltimore to
Ma Niagara rails The tickets are good for ten
Jay t;y anu VIII permit of stop over ON going
ZIP az Burdett station, three miles from Wat
hins ri Glen, also at Geneva. Stage Coaches
meet all trains at Burdett On the return trip
and Geneva. '
Round trip tickets for this excursion have
Deen placed on sale at following stations on
the Valley Division of the b. & q. II. II. at rates
appended: Lexington, $l4.3j; Staunton, Sl365,
Harrlsonburg, Sl3.1 10; Woodstock, Sf2O0; Win,
chester, $11.75.
For more detailed Information apply to
Chas. .. Scull, GenI Passenger Agent, Balti-
more, Nd.
Remember the date. Thursday, September
oon. aug 29-2ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
y REAL ESTATE.-Pursuant to a decree
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the
chancery cause of Newell & Bro. us. Rosenber-
ger Shirley, will sell at public auction in
front of the court house in Staunton. on
Monday, the Gath day of September, 1894,
County court-day,) sale to begin at 1920 a. M.
that certain house and lot, situated in Angus
ia county in or near Waynesboro, known as
Lot No. Black % on the plat of lots laid off BY
the Waynesboro Company.
TERMS:-CaSh in hand sufficient to paw the
accrued and unpaid costs of the suit of Tenn
pleton Us. RoSenberger, amounting to S54 81
the costs of this suit, and the expenses of sale
and the residue on a credit of one, two and
three years evidenced by the bonds of the pur-
chaser with approved personal security and
the title to be retained as ultimate security
A. c. GORDON,
Special Commissioner
hereby certify that A. c Gordon has ex-
ecuted the bond required by decree of sale in
Newell Bro. VS.. Rosenberger & Shirley.
Given under my hand this Goth day of Au-
gust, 1894.
aug 22-4ts JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ Staunton. Va, August 18th. 1894.
Geo. A. Wilson's Creditors
VS..
Geo. A. Wilson's Admir- and ais.
AL parties interested in the foregoing cause
penu!ng IN the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, are hereby notified that have fixed upOn
the NN 1poi
18th day of September next,
20 take further account of the debts against
Gne estate of Geo. A. Wilson, decd; and to
consider the exceptions taken to the three re-
ports heretofore made by me in this cause
ana TO take and consider any additional evil
uence which may be offered by any of the
parties to said suit, and do other things as re-
CURED by the order of recommittal entered on
the lst day of June, 1894. IN this suit.
JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
aug SSits Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

Mr.. j. Taylor Ellyson has decided to
call the State democratic committee to
meet in Richmond on Friday evening
September 18th. This will probably be
the only meeting of the general COM
mittee during the canvass. AS the work
progresses Mr.. Ellyson will visit the
districts and confer with the local COM
mittees.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

INXECUTOR'S SALE.-As executor of Ge-
- rard B. stuart, decd, will offer for sale
in front of the Court house at the September
court,
Monday. September e4th, 1894,
Ie5 acres OF Mountain land, adjoining Robin
son +: k1llian and Moses Alexander
TERMS made known on day of sale.
JNO- A. STUART, Ex'or
aug 29-4ts of Gerard b. Stuart decd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

President Cleveland arrived at Gray
Gahleo on last Thursday where he will
remain month or six weeks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

|, Jos. b. Woodward, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, do certify that James
Bumgardner, Jr., has executed the bond re
quired by decree of sale in Ellinger and wife
VS.. Rohr.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Au-
gust, 1894.
aug Is Ats JOS. B. WOODWARD Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

The following appropriations fol-
Virginia are contained in the river and
harbor bill as it was passed by Con
gress and signed by the President
Norfolk harbor, 100000; Appomattoz
river, $4,000; Nansemond river, $4,000
James river, 100000; Mattaponi river
$4,000; Nomini creek, So, 600; Pamunkey
river, $4,000; Rappahannock river
$4,000; Urbanna creek. $4,000; York
river, $4,000; Aqua creek, $4,000
Occoquan creek, $4,000; protecting
jamestown Island from the encroach
ments of James river, $4,000; improv
ing Lower Machodoc creek, $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
JAMES BUMGARDNER, IT,.
WA. PATRICK,
Commissioners.

hereby certify that the bond required by
decree of sal, in the cause of VIM. +. Asst VS..
Stauntol Land Go. &c, has been duly execut-
ed by James Bumgardner, jr.. Commissioner.
Given under my hand this l1th day of Au-
gust, 1884,.
ang l5-its JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

yJ>O THE CITY TAX-PAYERS.-You are
i hereby notified that the first half OF your
City Tax for 1894, is now due.
All Tax Tickets upon which One-half has not
been paid will be turned over to the Collector
on the 9th day of September FOR IMMEDIATE
COLLECTION OF THE WHOLE, WITH PER CENT
PENALTY ADDED.
ARISTA HOGE,
sept PTS Treasurer OF Staunton. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

1t is stated that Gov. O'Ferrall and
Rev. John E. Massey will make
speeches in the present Congressional
canvass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

We wonder what General James A.
Walker, gallant Confederate soldier
and brave and uncompromising Demo
cratic leader and favorite, has to say
to James A. Walker, Republican nom
inee for Congress, when they retire at
night. Politics never made stranger
bed fellows than these same Walkers.
Bristol Courier,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
ELECTRIC TELEPHONE

COMMISSIONER'S SALE OF LAND.-By
~ virtue of a decree rendered in the case
of Cochran S Ex'Or Us. Cochran'S Widow, VIII
will proceed, in front of the Court-h use in the
city of Staunton, on
Saturday, the 18th day of August 1894,
to sell at public auction that valuable farm
Augusta county, on the headwaters of Chris
tian's Creek, containing about 100 acres, be-
ing the farm on which the late William Coch-
ran died seized and possessed, upon the fol-
lowing terms to witt
so much in hand as will pay the costs of suit
and sale, and the remainder on credit of one,
two and three years from date OF sale,.with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser giving
bond with approved personal security and the
title retained as ultimate security.
This is a well improved farm, containing a
good dwelling with necessary out-buildings-
is well watered, and is well set in grass. The
land is highly productive, and wen adapted to
grazing.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
Commissioner.
L. JOS B. Woodward, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county. do GETTY that James
Bumgardner, jr.. has executed the bond re
quired by decree of sale in Wm.C Cochran S Elk or
Us. VIM. Cochran's Widow, &c.
Given under my hand this 23rd day of July,
1894.
JOS. B. WOODWARD Clerk
POSTPONEMEN
The above sale is postponed to
Saturday, September 8th, 1894.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
aug 223ts Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
MANY Persons are broken

down from o,erwork or household cares.
Browns ift', asittcrS RebuiIds the
system, aids diges.:eil, removes excess Of bilA
and cures maiagia. Get the genuine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
HOW's This {?

NOW i HIS
We offer One Hundred Dollars re
ward for any case Of Catarrh that can
not De cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY d. CO.,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the SYSTEM
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

The populists of the fifth district
nominated William Powell, of Frank
lin county, for Congress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

A Brooklyn court has decided that a
teacher has the right to exclude chill
dren who have not been vaccinated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

The city council of Charlottesville
has granted an extension of the electric
street car line to the Piedmont Con-
struction and improvement Company,
and that organization will begin at
once the construction of well equip
ped street railway in that city. The
company was reorganized by the elec-
ton of Joseph E. Willard, president,
and Capt. T. o. Troy. general manager.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05
VIRGINIA
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE.

y instructors -thorous lily equipped shops
laboratories and Infirmary Farm of S38 acres
tories. Degree courses in Agriculture: Horti-
culture; civil, Mechanical and Electrical En-
gmeerlng; Applied Chemistry and Genera
science shorter courses in Practical A gricul-
ture and Practical Mechanics.
Iota! cost for session of nine months, includ-
ing tultlon and other fees, clothing, board
Wasn1ng, text books, medical attendance &
etc. about $4,000. Cost to State Students Si5O.
Next session begins September 2lst 1884,
For catalogue apply to
j. NJ. MCBRYDE, Phi. D., LII. d.,
July LOCUS PRESIDENT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

MRS. J. E. JUSTICE SHOOTS A Ne
GRO.-Last night, shortly after eight
o'clock, negro named Robert Ham
met was shot and wounded by Mrs. j.
E. Justice. The shooting occurred at
the house of the latter on Gill street
Mrs. Justices statement in regard to
| the shooting was that Hammet cursed
her and also attempted to strike her
| when she shot him.
Hammet, on the other hand, claims
that Mrs Justice spoke sneeringly OF
his children, and when he told her moi
to talk of his offspring in that way
she shot at him twice with pistol
The first time the weapon failed to
| fire, but the second time it was dis
charged, the ball striking Hammet Oh
the left cheek, infiicting slight wound
which was dressed by DR.. Alexander
Mrs. Justice was arrested and sub
sequently taken to the police station
but was afterwards committed to jai
to await an examination before the
mayor. Hammet is employed at the
tobacco factory of Mr.. VIM. L. thinner
on Market street.-PeterSbur I1lder
Appeal ofSuald0y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

ahe Il. Gamble's Adm. u.s. Logan and 9TH
- ers.-Pursuant to decree of the Tro,,it
court Tor Augusta county, entered in this
cause, May 2s, 1894, shall proceed, at nv Of
fee, in Staunton, on my VI
Tuesday, September 18th, 1894,
chaser of a certain tract of - acres of Wdod
land, reported to the court as purchased nv
JACOB Pates ! that is to say, whether titIe 10
Sald land shall be made to the devisees of VIM.
Il. Gamble, decd, or to the widow and heirs
OF JACOB Rates, decd; and also TO ascertain the
value of said land. o
JOS. A. WADDELL.
aug @~-tts Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court for Augusta county, in vaca-
ton. August 10Th, 1884,
c. A. Koiner, Trustee. .. Plaintiff
VS.. ''Ai
J. G. Thorn and others Defendants
In CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is TO wind nm and soft
Tie the trust estate created by deed from ]. G.
Ih 1a to G. a, A. koiner. Trustee of date, Au-
Clerks office of Augusta county.
Ana It appearing by afIidavit filed that
u rS Purnell 4 Co. Clarke and Jones, Smith
Richards, Wilson, Burns & Co. s Ewart = % /"
anu lhomas Caunthers are non residents Of
SHs STATE 1t is ordered that they appear here
or ana do what is necessary To nrotact t6ai
interests in this slit. VIGIL
A copy-teste,
c,,az c.. JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
ChaS. Curry, y. q. n
aug 22-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-09-05

GEN. JAMES A. WALKER AFTER
CAMPAIGN FUNDs.-The Washington
correspondent of the Alexandria Ga
zette, under date of September LIST,
says
"When Gen. Malone called, the other
day, with Gen. Walker, upon the
chairman of the republican Congress
sional committee for a contribution to
the campaign fund of Gen. Walker
who is the republican candidate fol
Congress in the 9th Va. district, the
chairman asked him if he hadn't ad
vised against contributing to the fund
of any republican congressional candi
date in Virginia this fall. The Gen
eral replied that he had, but that he
now made an exception in the case Of
General Walker. Those familiar with
the two Generals referred to were sur
prised to hear that they were together
again, as for several years their two
hearts did not beat as one"