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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

DEFEAT OF THE CHINESE CAUSES
EXCITEMENT IN Observation-Disclosures
Aug. Sth.-The greatest excitement
prevails here at Toxic and at other
large towns as result OF the victories
of the japanese troops at Seikwan,
where the Chinese lost 500 killed and
fled in the direction of Kospiu. The
japanese are also in possession of Vas
han. Rumors, however, are current
here that the japanese naval forces
have been defeated in an engagement
with Chinese warships.
An imperial ordinance permits Chi
nese to reside in Japan on condition
that they engage in peaceful pursuits.
The result of the election in Alabama
ought to cheer the hopes of the Vir-
ginia democrats. The populists were
more dangerous there than in any 9th
er Southern State, and the fact that
they sustained a signal defeat shows
that the white people of the South,
lukewarm in politics as they have been
forced to become by the course of their
chosen leaders, still, would rather bear
the ills they have than fly to others
that they know not of.-AleG. Gazette,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
The Sugar Tariff in France.

The n. Y. Journal Of Commerce says
that France suffers as we do from the
agitation of the tariff, and the agita-
ton is promoted there, as much of it
is here, by those who desire higher
rates. NJ. Meine is demanding a con-
siderable addition to the tax on for
eign colonial sugar, for the os.ensible
purpose of steadying the price; but the
real purpose seems to be to force the
reiiners to bny what they need, in
addition to the supplies OF the French
colonies, from the beet growers of the
North of France instead of from for
eign colonies. This would place the
retiners at the seapOrts at disadvan-
tage as compared with the refiners in
Paris. In protesting against this the
Havre Chamber of Commerce refers to
the fact that one of the principal rea
sons urged for abolishing the treaties
of commerce, and advancing duties in
1899, was to secure stability in tariff
duties. That has not been accom-,
plished, because the successive de-
mands to raise the duties on one arti-
Gle after another have maintained an
injurious State of uncertainty.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Excursion to Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen,
Geneva and Rochester via Il. & o. X. X.

The third personally conducted excursion to
Niagara, and Watkins Glen via the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad and scenic Lehigh Valley
Route is announced for Thursday, August 10th
Royal Blue Line Express will leave Washing
ton, sos p. NJ; Camden Station, Baltimore 600
p. m. Newark, 7;27 p. m; Wilmington. IA p. M;
Chester, 500 p. M; making direct connection
at terminal station, Philadelphia, with special
through Express to Niagara Falls.
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars will be at
tached from Washington and Baltimore to
Niagara Falls The tickets are good for ten
days and VIII permit of stop over on going trip
Glen, also at Geneva Stage Coaches meet all
trains at Burdett. On the return trip, stop
Geneva.
Round trip tickets for this exclusion have
been placed on sale at following stations on
the Valley Division of the b. & o. r. r. at rates
appended: Lexington, S!4.35; Staunton, $13.65;
Harrisonburg, $l3.10; Woodstock, Sl2.OO; Win
chester, S1l.75.
Remember the date, Thursday, August 18th.
aug SITS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more prompt
adapting the worlds best products to
The needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effcctt,ally cleansing the system,
di:;pelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the mediea!
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is Cor sale by all drug.
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if ciicrcd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Bitten by a Snake.

Robert Craig, son of Col w. e. Craig, while
hunting squirrels last Saturday, was bitten on
the finger by black snake. He was visiting
his aunt, Mrs. Dudley, on Middle River, and
shot one, which ran into a hole in the tree.
He climbed to the hole and ran his hand in,
when something bit his finger. He thought
it was squirrel, but soon large black snake
crawled out, much to the surprise and con-
sternation of Mr.. Craig. He was taken to
his aunts and drenched with whiskey, an
antidote for the poison of the snake, and then
was brought home in carriage. He is now
going about in his usual health Yost's Week.
ly.
All the alarm and 'drenching with whiskey'
were wholly unnecessary, as the bite of the
black snake is nor poisonous The fact is
that whiskey is more dangerous than black
snakes, as it does great deal of harm whilst
the black snakes do none.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Proposition Declined.

1t has been announced that Hon. John w
Daniel would speak here on next County
Court day. August 9th, and it is hoped that
the tragic death of his little son after the APP
pointment was made, may not prevent his
doing so. AS Rev. Sam Small will also be
here at that time, F. B. Kennedy, Chairman
of the County Prohibition Committee propos
ed to Hon. A. c. Gordon, Chairman of the
County Democratic Committee, that there be
a joint discussion, which was declined. There
is no Prohibition candidate for Congress in
this district and may not be, and such a dis
cusson would be useless. The contest is be-
tween the Democratic and Republican parties,
and not between the Democratic and Prohibi-
ton parties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKED.

MONDAY. Aug. 18th, 1894.
SwINE.-The receipts, some 2,l00 head less
than they were last week, are about equal tC
moderate demand prevailing in all the
yards. We quote Western hogs 6aS6.12k pc:
100 lbs gross. Nearby hogs-those from Mary
land, Pennsylvania and Virginia 5.60as6 pei
100 lbs gross Roughs IA S4.75 per 100 lbs gross
Receipts 1894 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-There Is a fairly good
trade reported for good sheep and lambs, but
that for common light stock of both kinds is
extremely dull. Sheep sell at las cents rel
ID gross most sales 2a21c; lambs 2Ha3& cents
and a few extra at cents per lb gross.
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET
MONDAY. Aug. 18th, 1894.
BEEvEs.-Receipts for two days ,G23 head; 3
cars on sale; market slow but steady; fairly
prime native steers $780, fair to good 3.50a $3.50
bulls and cows LG2HaS2.40 per 100 lbs. Euro
pean cables quote American steers at 10a10H
cents per lb, dressed weight; refrigerator beet
at S%a94 cents per III. Exports to-day So
beeveS.
CALvEs.-Receipts for two days 1903 head; L.
533 head on sale; market active and y C per Ii
higher; poor to prime veals 4a$625; butter
milk calves 2.374a$260 Western calves 2.90a
$3.50 per 100 lbs.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Receipts for two days
2O,927; 81 cars on sale; market opened active
and a shade firmer; closed dull; pens about
cleared; poor to prime sheep 2a$3.75; common
to choice lambs 5.00a$5.25 per 100 lbs.
HOGS.-ReceiptS for two days ,422 head;
cars on sale; market firm; inferior to choice
5.60a So per'100 lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Sale of Residences and Unimproved
GnfC

On last Friday, the following residences
and unimproved lots in this city and suburbs
were sold at public sale by the auctioneers,
Cushing & Son, of this city, and Chewing &
Rose, of Richmond, as follows
Residence No. 1913 Maple avenue-Mrs. NJ.
]. Bumgardner 81, 175.
Residence No. POI Maple avenue-Samuel
Pilson, $685..
Residence No. oil Maple avenue. E.
Henderson.
Residence No. 2OS Maple avenue-Dr. Frank
M. Hanger, 81 200.
Van Pelt house, Winthrop street-Michael
Dineen, 1915.
Graham house, Winthrop street-H. Ora
ham, price 81 los.
Preacher house, Winthrop street-Profes-
sor F. w Hamer, 81, 100.
Lot No. 7, Maple avenue-Mrs. M. j.
Bumgardner, S110.
Lot No. 4, Maple Avenue. E. Henderson,
$50.
Lot No. 5, Michael Hounihan, $50.
Lots Nos 10 and 20-Charles O'Rorke
$3.50.
Lot No. II and 1S-R. D. Haislip $40.
Lots Nos. Is and 16-S. d. Timberlake, $780,
Lot ON Arlington Additions. NJ. Wilkes,
$3.50.
Lot containing one and three-eighths of an
acre, fronting about 1873 feet on Maple Avenue
and 1873 feet on Coalter street-Mrs. Il. d.
Haislip, J. n. Mcfarland and Samuel Pilson,
81 400
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Barn Burned by Lightning.
ARM broken.

A storm of heavy rain and vivid lightning
passed oyer this city about l o'clock last
Thursday afternoon, and in the neighborhood
of Barterbrook the large, new, painted barn
of Mr.. John W. Paul, brother of Rev. L. H.
Paul, pastor of the Presbyterian church of
Messy Creek, was struck by lightning and
burned with its contents, embracing his crop
of wheat and hay. The horses were gotten
out. The burning barn endangered the resi-
dence. The amount of the loss we have not
learned. The building was insured in the
Loudoun Fire Insurance Company.
Wellington Farrow, aged II years, son of
Mr.. William Farrow of Richmond cousin
of Mr.. Paul, got on the roof, with the view of
trying to extingulsh the fire, fell off and had
his arm broken by the fall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Reunion of Rockbrldge Dragons.


The first annual reunion of the second Rock
bridge dragons or company H of the 18th
Va regiment of Conf ederate cavalry was held
at Lexington on Tuesday of last week, August
18th. Those present were chiefly from Rock
bridge and Augusta counties. This co mpany
was raised in the Brownsburg neighborhood.
At noon, at the call of the bugle, companies
H., c., and l mounted, formed in line, and
paraded the streets under the command of
Col. John A. Gibson. After the parade,
sumptuous dinner, furnished by c. W. Irvine,
was enjoyed. After the physical repast, and
intellectual one followed when speeches were
made by Hou. VIM. A. Anderson, Capt. J. P.
Moore, and w. B. F. Leech, Esq.
The next reunion will be held in Staunton
on the 2Sth Of August of next year-county
court day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Fine Minstrel Show.

The large and fine Minstrel troupe of Bar
low, Dolson, and Powers, will give an enter
tainment in the Opera-house tonight. Bar
low is the favorite Milton G. Barlow whose
performances have given so much pleasure to
his audiences.
This troupe of fine artists will introduce
new and interesting features, and give per-
Torrance that cannot fail to please. As our
city usually furnishes large audiences to good
minstrel shows, and is this is of that charac-
ter, we expect the house to be well filled
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
RENEWAL OF OUR LIBERAL
PROPOSITION.

To accommodate those who failed to avail
themselves of our proposition when open to
allow all who paid up arrearages and year
in advance, and new advance-paying sub
scribers, to have the SPECTATOR for the sue
ceeding year at only one dollar, we now renew
portunity to get the paper at half price. Those
who fail to avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity will have none but themselves to
blame We renew the proposition for their
accommodation, and whilst this is published
they can get the advantage of it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

Gov rnor O'Ferrall has dealt with
the Coxey invaders in the right way.
When big body of men deliberately
squat upon section of a Common
wealth and coolly decline to move at
the request Or order of the local au-
thorities it is time for the State to act
Such men cannot be called ''inoffen-
sve when they place themselves in a
community and say there we are to
starve on your hands if you DON'T feed
us They thus constitute themselves
charge upon the community which
has its own deserving poor to look af-
ter. In all localities there are worthy
and estimabIe people upon whom mis-
fortune through no act of theirs has
fallen and who deserve every aid and
encouragement that can be given them.
Such individuals have the real claim
upon the community of which they
have been part. The ''Coxey move
ment" has nothing commendable about
it, The men who embarked in it did
so against the advice and protests of
the conservative, law abiding senti
ment of the country. 1t was an insult
to the intelligence of America. The
men who want that sort of notoriety
should pay for it. Certainly industrious
communities should not be charged
with the support of an army of DELHI
crate vagrants.- Richmond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
IuKoRs FoR AUGUST CoUR RI.

The following grand and petit jurors for
the August Court, commencing on the 9th,
have been summoned -
Grand J.rorS.-F. f. Sterrett, George M.
Ramsey, Hugh G. Hannah, Peter ]. Crawn,
David Beard, John c. Richie, R. ]. Mason,
P. T. Burkholder, James G. Callison, James
w. Wallace, Joseph NJ. Kunkle, and j. Ken
ton Wilson.
Petit Jurors.-T. H. Keene, G. D. Karnes O.
B. Hartman, J. B. Giles, A. H. McCue, G. w.
c. Karnes, John H. Elicit, Samuel III. Eavey,
John V. Bell, John H. Grimm, John T.
Goodwin Addison W. Tate, J. Frank Hanger,
D. Dull, David N. Landes, j. B. Kice, Eugene
G. Peyton, j. Samuel Wallace, H Clay Pal
mer, John Christian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
The Bath News.

We have received the initial number of the
Bath Ne,cs, dated August 9th, established at
the Warm Springs by j. Gray McAllister, and
welcome it to our exchange list. This num-
Der is an excellent one, well conducted in
every department of the paper-editorial,
local, and advertising of the best first
issues we have seen from any paper published
in a small place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

ANTICIPATED THE LYNCHING.-Me
phis, Tenn. Aug. 1.-Will Nershbred,
a negro, who was charged with crimi-
nal assault upon the eight-year-old
daughter of S. A. Crook, near Canda-
vile, was yesterday morning, while in
charge of deputy sheriff, met by the
father of the outraged child, who open
ed with a shot gun, emptying both
barrels into the negro and placing him
beyond the necessity of lynching for
which preparations were being made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

Col. TAZEwELL ELLETT'S NOMINA-
TION.-At the Democratic convention
of the Third Congressional District held
in Richmond last Wednesday, Colonel
Tazewell Elicit was nominated on the
first ballot-the vote being, for Elicit,
119, and for Judge Ingram, %. After
the withdrawal of Hon. Geo. D. Wise,
there was no doubt of the nomination
of Col. Elicit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

Young Lawhorn, of the Midway sec
ton, was arrested last week by Con
stable Kerr, of Riverheads district, u D.
on warrant sworn out by Hite, who
is in Jail for killing Weeks several
months ago. As the constable was
about leaving Grcenville for Staunton
the brother of Lawhorn came along and
advised him not to come to jail. The
two went off together and the officer,
not being armed, had to let them go.
They were hunted Thursday night,
but not found.-Ar0us.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Lawn Party at Pond Gap.

On tomorrow night lawn party and festi-
val will be given by the ladies of the Presby-
terrain church of that neighborhood, for the
benefit of the fund to furnish pews for their
new church. The guests atthe Variety Springs
will attend and go there on jolly 'hay-ride.'
Preparations are made for the attendance of
large number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

The Chinese pay their doctor only so long
as he.keeps them in health. They believe in
preventing rather than curing diseases. This
is sound sense, and one of the strongest rec
cancellations of Ayers Sarsaparilla, med
icine which not only cures diseases but pre-
vents them.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
to wreck the Baltimore and Ohio eX-
press train No. near Belleville, Ohio,
Friday night. An obstruction was
placed on the end of bridge, but it
was discovered by a farmer.
Ex-State Senator Hannibal X. Sloan,
democratic candidate for Congress
man at-large, died at his residence in
Indiana, Pa, Saturday.
Ruth Cleveland, the Presidents
daughter, was the guest of honor at a
birthday party given by Mr.. Joseph
Jefferson in honor of his sons birth
day last Friday night at Buzzard's Bay,
Mass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Reported Intentions of Russia.
The Washington Post saws :


Russia is planning coup d'etat.
1t will take place, if the plans do not
fail, in Corea, and be one of the last
China and Japan. 1t will consist in
Russia occupying one of the desirable
ports of Corea and establishing sover-
eighty over it. Information to that
effect has been received by one Of the
legations here. 1t is PRONOUNCED of a:
most authentic character. $hd leaves
no doubt in the minds OF the recipl-
ents of its absolute trustwOrthlpess..
The reason for Russia's intention is
her desire for a southern port which
shall be open to her commerce through
out the year. The only port Russia
now has on her eastern shor is closed
during part of the year by the rigors
of winter"
In reference to the above, the Rich
mond Times says =
Several things are to be observed
about this The. first is, that the
Washington Post is right amongst the
diplomatsts that the whole world
sends to this country, and may, there
fore, be fairly presumed to be au cour-
ant with what is going on amongst
them. The second is that it makes its
statemeuts positively and ia no sense
contingently, and third, its statements
would indicate that what it announces
is accepted in diplomatic circles as the
actual condition of affairs.
If Russia does actually seize one OF
Corea's ports and England permits it
without a contest, it will be, in our
opinion, q fatal blunder by England.
She has got to have a war with Russia
sooner or later, or abandon her rule in
India. Whether her statesmen have
made up their minds to this or whether
they have not, they had just as well
make up their minds to it. II she &C
cepts that war at Russia's first offer of
it, she will go into it with every ad
vantage. But if she allows Russia to
act the part of "a bully by unlawfully
Selling a Corean port, the eastern
mind will understand that she has
been bullied, and her prestige there
which is all important to her suprem-
acy there-will suffer accordingly. We
shall await the development of this
phase of the case with great interest"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Dea+h of John winston.

Mr.. John c. Winston, of Richmond, who
was in bad health, went six weeks ago to
"Rugby," the residence of Gen. Thos. L. Ros-
ser in Albemarle, hoping that change OF
scene and climate would restore him to health,
died there last Wednesday night, aged 80 years.
The funeral took place at a. m, Friday, at
"Rugby," after which the remains were taken
to Richmond TO be buried in Hollywood GENE
terry. He was brother of Dr. Joseph Win
ston of New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

Two passenger trains on the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad
were in collision near Gibbs, Mo-, Sun
day, owing to the disobedience OF Or
ders by trainmen. Two were killed
and several injured Among the kill
g was the engineer charged with caus-
ing the disaster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Effectualy 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 a healthy
activity, without irritating or weakening
them, to dispel headaches, colds or fevers use
Syrup of Figs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
suor Tuppp WOVEN ANnH1Nsp,

SHOT THREE WOMEN AND HIMSELF
-Ottumaoa. IoaOa. Aug. SIN a fit of
jealousy Wild jenkins. Burlington
baggage master, at Charlton. Iowa,
this morning shot Mrs. Eliza Murphy,
his landlady. and her two daughters
and then committed suicide. He was
enamored of Julia, the younger daugh-
ter, and jealous of the attentions of
another man. In words with her
mother he became enraged, shot her,
hunted up his sweetheart, killed her
instantly, fatally shot her sister Johan-
ma, who was with her, then shot him.
SELF All,will die.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

A WARNING TO INCBNDIARIES.-
Humboldt, Tenn, Aug. 11.-A negro
was found hanging to a tree about
four miles northwest of this place
Thursday On his breast was found
tackled q card, saying: This is warn
ing to burners. Five more are to fol
low" There have been many incendi-
airy fires about here of late. Stock
have been shot and fences and stacks
burned One or more suspected per-
sons have left for the North.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

We are indebted to Hon. H. st. G. Tucker
for copy of the Wilson Tariff Bill, which
was committed to the Committee of the whole
House on the 18th Of December, 1898, to re-
duce taxation, to provide revenue for the Gov
eminent and for other purposes. This bill
with some amendments was passed by the
House but was changed in the Senate, and
caused the struggle that has since existed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

The Pops" do not seem to have ac-
complished much in Tennessee or Ala
bama. The fact is that Populism
breaks down of its own inherent weak
ness. 1t cannot stand alone. 1t has
no bone nor sinew nor brains.-No7Jolk
Landmarks
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

Tannery Building Burned.

About o'clock last Sunday morning it was
discovered that flames were issuing from one
of the large building in Houck's tannery in
Harrisonburg The fire company responded
promptly to the alarm, and by heroic work
arrested the fire and saved other buildings
from destruction. The loss will not exceed
81 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
Flies Converts at MiIiboro

The Millboro correspondent of the Bath
News says -
1.-THE larger portion of those converted I'M
der the preaching of Rev. W. P Fife, the
evangelist, have united with one or another
of the churches about forty in number hay
ing Joined the Presbyterian Church last Sun
day week. The revival seems to have made
deep impression upon our people and much
interest is still eynced'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15

We are indebted to Col. John Lewis Peyton
for a pamphlet copy of the ceremonies attend
ing the presentation of the portrait of his dis
tinguished father, the late John Howe Peyton,
to the county of Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-15
,Mysrpp1ouSrx nrS.,pp.,S

MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEA RS.-The
people OF the Nortonsville neighbor
hood are much stirred up over the
mysterious disappearance of Mr..
Dunn, of that locality. He went out
to work on his farm Monday morning,
and has not heen heard of since. Late
Monday, his wife became so alarmed
that she called in her neighbors. Search
has been prosecuted since the disap-
pearance-but without avail-Chdr-
zotteSDiUe Chronicle, Aug. 9th.