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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,

SwINE.-There is an increase of nearly 1,500
head over last week numbers and fair trade
is reported at the figures ruling then. Fair to
best Western hogs sell at 5.T0a$5.S0 per 100 lbs
gross; nearby hogs-those from Virginia,
lbs gross; light pigs at 4.75as5 %. and rough at
4aS4.75 per 100 lbs, gross. Receipts II, 102 head
SHEEP AND LAMBS-There is fair trade re-
ported for both sheep and lambs. Clipped
sheep sell at 2a3ss cents per ID gross, clipped
lambs 3Ha42s cents. Spring lambs 5a6 cents
per 1b gross, and few extra at 61 cents per Id
gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
cling,

That persons should approve the hanging of
those who have committed murder in the first
degree or that crime against the female sex
which is even worse than murder, is plain
enough, but that any one should wish to wit
ness the hanging of them is beyond our COM
prehension.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
Second Jury for Circuit Court.

The following have been summoned to ap
pear at the Courthouse next Monday morning
at 10 clock from whom second jury will
be selected =
F. D. Carter, John G. Forsythe, James A
Lewis, John L. Patterson, Samuel H. Parkins
Henry Edison, Erasmus Funkhouser, JOSEPH
M. Kunkle, Robert l.. Calhoun, James H
Cross, Willard Coiner, J. s. Caldwell, J. Let
Koiner, Sidney A. Coiner. John L. Clemmer
M. H. Lightner, George S. Carwell, Richard
Hogshead, Robert S. Gamble and James F
Bell (Long Glade)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

If ever man feels like "a poor worm of
the dust" it is when he suffers from that
tired feeling. Ayers Sarsaparilla removes
this discouraging physical condition and i'm
parts the thrill of new life and energy to every
nerve, tissue. muscle, and fibre of the whole
ho6u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

Twelve persons were accidently
poisoned in Bedford county from
eating ice cream. All will recover.
Richard Croker resigned as chairman
of the finance committe of Tammany
Hall Thursday. The resignation was
accepted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
A Good Appointment.

On Saturday, Judge Mclaughlin appointed
Judge J. NJ. Quarles as Master Commissioner
in the place of Judge J. W. Green Smith, decd
This is good appointment, as Judge Quarles
possesses the requisite qualifications and will
discharge well and faithfully the duties of
that office
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
Sabbath Schools in Lexington Pres
bytery.

From the report of Rev. ]. Booker, Pas
tor of Hebron Church. the Chairman of the
Committee on Sabbath Schools, it appears
that, in the different churches of the Lexing-
ton Presbytery, there are 7,186 scholars and
teachers, gain of 1874 over last year; and from
which there were during the past year 4O2 adj
ditions to the membership of the churches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
Licensed to Preach.

In the Lexington Presbytery in session at
Broadway last week, Messrs. Holmes Rolston
and E. R. Leyburn were licensed to preach.
Mr.. c. Womendorf, of Lexington, was ordain-
ed and will serve in Brazil as a Missionary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

Advices from the Congo Free State
report that the Mayomba and Lukungo
districts are in disturbed state and
that four Belgian agents have been
murdered within ten weeks
The Spanish government has de-
cided to pay in gold the sum of $17,-
900 as an indemnity to the American
Methodist missionary who was unlaw-
fully expelled from the Caroline Islands
when Spain annexed that territory.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
Cows Killed by Lightning.

Near Mt. Clifton, Rockingham county. on
Saturday evening" May 9Th, two cows, belong
ing to Mrs. Lee Osburne, were killed by light
ming. The one was valued at s25; the other
at $50. The COWS were in field near willow
tree the lightning striking the tree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
FOR CoMMoNwEALTH's ATTORNEY.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
re election to the Office of Commonwealth
Attorney for the city of Staunton, and respect
fully solicit the votes of its citizens.
j. LEWIS BUMGARDNER
City papers please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
ORIGIN of Sunday-SchooIs.

The first Sabbath-School in Virginia was Or
ganized in Hanover county in 1898. just 101
years ago. The common opinion that Robert
Raikes originated Sunday-schools about 1880
is mistake, as Martin Luther had Sunday
schools in Germany as early as 1877.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
FOR CONSTABLE.


TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF SrAUNTON:
respectfully announce myself candidate
for the Office of Constable for the City of
StauDton, aud earnestly solicit the votes of
my fellow citizens, promising if elected to dis
charge the duties of the Office to the best of my
ability. Very Respectfully,
JOHN A. NOON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
1.-The flowers that bic

The flowers that bloom in the Spring are
not more vigorous than are those persons who
purify their blood with Ayers Sarsaparilla-
The tabled Elixir Vitae could scarcely i1npart
greater vivacity to the countenance than this
wonderful medicine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
IQ.,'

HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC No 10 cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, and Weak Stomach
A small bottle of pleasant pellets; just fits
your vest pocket-25 cents-all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
JuRIEs AND THEIR vERDIcTs The

JURIES AND THEIR VERDICTS The
bill introduced by Congressman Bryan,
authorizing the verdict of three fcurths
of the jury in civil cases in the federal
courts to stand as the verdict of the
jury, will have a good many advocates.
California has tried this system four
teen years and the people are We'll
pleased with it. Kentucky is giving it
a trial and is satisfied with it,
The new system will prevent hung
juries, save time and expense, and aid
the cause of justice. When we verdict
depends upon the predonderance of
testimony, why should a litigant be
compelled to wait until twelve jurors
agree? Why not allow nine out of the
twelve to control ?-Atla11tG COnstits-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

Games Did Not Gain,

In the Circuit Court Monday in the case of
Richard Gaines colored, VS.. the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad company, "a suit to recover
$4,000 damages for injuries received by be-
ing struck by passenger train at Waynesboro
about year ago., was tried and verdict rem
dered for the defendant D. S. Henkel, of
Waynesboro, represented the plaintiff and R.
L. Parrish. of CoYingtOn Va the defendant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

KILLED HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF.-
Keokttk, Ioaoa, May 14.-Jacob Dygraff,
insurance agent, killed his wife and
himself o-day. Several weeks ago his
wife obtained a divorce. Dygraff met
her on the street to-day and pleaded
for a reconciliation. She refused,
wheleupon he drew Il revolver. She
started to ran and lie fired slOur
shots into her back, killing her instant
~. He then placed the revolver l., his
own heal and blew 0uu his brains
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
Commissioner of the Revenue.
To THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF SrAtyNToN:

TO THE NUTERS OF TIE CITf OF STAUNTON
Having waited to announce myself candi-
date before the democratic Primary for the
office of Commissioner of the Revenue, and
the party having decided not to hold one,
now announce myself a candidate for the Of
fee, and solicit the support of the voters Of
the city, irrespective OF party.
Respectfully,
april 11-tde JOHN NJ. CARROLL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
FOR CITY TREASURER.

hereby announce myself as candidate for
reelection to the office of Treasurer OF the
ity of StauntoD, and respectfully solicit the
votes of its citizens.
ARISTA HOGE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
5taunton Markets.

STAUNToN. ~. May Is, 1884
There are but few changes, and they are. mot
important The present quotations of the
prices changed are as follows -
Butter Is cents; Lard cents; Wheat st
cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
Commissioners to General Assem-

Lexington Presbytery has elected the fol
lowing Commissioners to the General Assem-
bly, which will meet tomorrow in Nashville,
Tennessee =
Rev. J. E. Booker, Rev. W. M. McElwee,
and Elders D. M. Switzer and A. H. Roller;
alternates, Revs G. S. NJ. See and G. L. Brown,
and Elders J. N. IRVINE and B. NJ. Rice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

The exports of gold continue, without any
symptoms of immediate cessation; but have
little or no effect upon the Stock Market. for
the reason that the money can be well spared
and that its transfer may stimulate an ulti
mate European demand for our securities by
increasing the ease on the foreign bourses.
The banks rather welcome the outflow than
otherwise; as it will help to reduce the super
abundance of cash at this centre and stiffen
rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

The number of Elders in the First Presby
terrain of this city is now ID, three having beer
added last Sunday-Henry A. Walker, Sam
F. Pilson, and H. III. Bolen
A new post-office has been established il
this county, three and one-half miles east Of
Middlebrook, to be known as Summerdean
with ODDS S. Knopp, as postmaster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Election Thursday, May "a.

FUK CLERK OF HUSTINGS COURT.
We are authorized to announce Newton
Argenbright as candidate for re election to
the Office of Clerk of Court of Hastings for the
City of Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

Rev. John W. Langley, of Emmanuel
Methodist Church, Philadelphia, was
paralyzed while preaching.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
april 11-tde J

respectfully announce myself a candidate
for re election to the Office of Commissioner of
Revenue for the city of Stanton and earnest
iy solicit the votes of my fellow citizens, prom
ising if reelected to discharge the duties of
the ONCE to the best of my ability.
THOMAS J. CROWDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

WORLD'S COLU MBlAN EAROSlIION
Will be of value to the world by illustrating
the Improvements in the mechanical arts and
eminent physicians will tell you that the
progress in medicinal agents, has been of
equal importance, and as a Strengthening lax
alive that Syrup of Figs is far in advance of
all others.
Increase of neutrality-suspicious. for Ed
ucation and Missions.
During the past year, in 50 of the G. churches
Lexington Presbytery, there were $50 addi-
tons to the church.
During the past year SSS7.5S were received
from the churches in the Presbytery for the
education of candidates for the ministry, an
increase over the preceding year notwith
standing the financial depression.
During the past year Sc, 918 were contributed
for the missionary cause, which is just little
over 500 less than last year in spite of the
hard times.
Rev. J. n. Van Deventer was elected chair
man of the committee on foreign missions in
place of o. F. Laird, resigned and dismissed
to Winchester Presbytery.
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feb /
The DlnsmOre Business College
STAUNTON, VA,

Is the Pioneer Business College of the two
Virginias.
1t has more graduates engaged in Business
than all other Business Schools Of said States
combined.
Send for Illustrated Catalogue giving special
arrangements made in the larger cities for
ecuring situations for its graduates. Strong
st and best testimonials as to what the school
has done and can do for its pupils.
J. G. DUNSMORE,
july 5-tf Presiden
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

Bowels irregular and constipated, result in
piles, avoid it by taking Simmons Liver Regu-
latOr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
THURSDAY, May 10th, 1894.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

Weare too busy
at the present to
say much, as we
arejust receiving
aninlmense stock
of SPRING goods.
With the spot
cash to back us we
have made pur-
chases that will
enable us to offer
a fine lot of DRY
GOODS, CLOTH
ING and SHOES at
about One-half OF
Il h cir actual
value.
AS it does not
cost anything,
come and eX-
anime the stock
a nd get our
$ | a ug h t G
prices. We in
tend to do bust
ness and stick to
our old motto,
"QUICK SALES
an d small prof:
it's"
Respectfully,
|. SUMMERFIELD & co.
Ao. 10 S. Augusta St.
The Old Bankrupt Store.
april4 s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16
CITY COUNCIL TICKETS.

WARD No. l. WARD NO.2.
Jnc. G. Whitlock, j W. Splitter,
VIM. G. Kinney, Daniel Crimmens,
]. N. Anderson, +. Hughes,
Isaac Witt, c. Il. Hammond
f. Ogg, C. A. Roller
X. Emmett Kinney, j. NJ. Hardy.
The gentlemen above named will be sup
ported for the City Council at the May cleo
ton By
MANY VOTERS.
The above parties will be supported for
councilmen by large body of the citizens of
Staunton at the coming election.
If elected they will run the city government
in an economical manner, and keep ordinary
expenditures within the city revenues In
the employment of labor they will give pref
erence to residents of the city.
We, the undersigned members of the present
city council, hereby announce ourselves as
candidates for reelection. We stand as a
body on our past record, and If e-elected will
endeavor, in the future as in the past, to pro-
mote the welfare of the city, and do all in our
power to advance it's interests.
WARD No. 1. WARD No. 2.
Jas. A. Armentrout, Richard p. Bell,
John D. CrOwle, Il. b. Berkeley,
John McQuaide, Daniel Crimmens,
w. F. Summerson, o. NJ. Goode,
j. G. Scheffer, W. p Tams,
Z. L.. Weller. Jos. Z. Tannehill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-16

Jacob S. Coxey removed the camp of
his Commonweal Army from Washing
ton to the farm of J. H. Rogers, near
Hyattsville, Md.
The advocate., 1894-08-22

tsnses-thsn ConfscstinR the stock by
foreclosure; the stocking and bonding Rt
fictitious prices Gd IHt1nitUm will be pro-
hibited by statute.
"a commission will be appointed by
the general government to scale down
the debts to correspond with the price
Of labor and the products Of labor, as
was done in Turkey q few years ago,
where conditions similar to ours ex-
isted. There, under an equitable &C.
counting, the debtors were mostly freed
from debt by an sdiCt Of the Porte. A
fair accounting in this country would
result similarly. Executive sessions Of
the United States senate would be sbol-
ished."
A number Of other radical meas
ures are suggested. President Fisk
says the views submitted express the
sentiment Of 165OO0 members of the as
sOciatiOn.
The advocate., 1894-08-22
The Newest Party.
ISOLATION,

PrTTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 16.-The new
political party organized here has leaped
into remarkable popularity, particularly
among the well-to,do classes. 1t is to
be called the national" party. Ar
rangemsnts are completed for the birth
Of the new party at Braddock's Field on
the 25th.
IL the proposed plans are realized it
will be the biggest thing western Penn
sylvanis has developed in a political
way since the organization of the repub-
hcsn party in Pittsburg in 1856. The
promoters OF the scheme are pRtterning
after the organization Of the grand old
party" Twenty thousand people are
expected and ell expenses are already
guaranteed by the men who have signed
their names to the call.
Their declaration fsvOrs q reduction
Of the number Of congressman and other
officials, one term for the president, sbo.
lition Of the spoilS system, and in some
respects is similar to that Of the Peoples
party.
The advocate., 1894-08-22
Seventh District POpulists.

EDITOR ADVOCATE: While we had
been having good meetings in the Sixth
district, / was hardly prepared to have
so much better crowds in the Seventh.
Our crowds here are larger, but so far,
in the counties I have been in this dis
triot, the committees are not nearly 80
we'll organized az in the Sixth. would
think there were more Statesmen"
down here and less workers. / tell you
some Of these counties will have to look
after their laursls IN this line.
At MCPHERSON the opera house was
full to OvsrA0winR; many people were
turned away. AT Lyons, Rice county,
about 5000 people greeted the governor,
and the enthusiasm was unbounded.
Hon. w. M. Kenton, candidate for re-
election for representative, followed the
governor in logical and HorCibls speech.
Nc. Kenton will be elected by larger
majority than at either one of his two
former elections. After the meeting the
governor and party visited the great salt
mines OF Lyons. They employ forty
men down in the mines, thirty.fiVe on
top, and twsnty-ons females. The Co.
pacitV Ia 1000 tons for ten hours work,
and they ship from ten to fifteen cars
day. Mr.. AinsWorth lg the genial
manager Of the works.
At La Cross 1900 people greeted our
governor, this being the first time that q
governor Of Kansas has ever visited this
little hustling burg. All turned out to
hear him. There srs more Populist
business men in this city than any place
We have been in. This is where one
Hale lives, who did represent this county
in the Douglass house, but by the grace
OF Rush county voters, he will never do
90 again.
Next to the Smith Center meeting the
The advocate., 1894-08-22
ADVANCE THOUGHT.
Continued from pdOc I.

with free iron, that this syndicate might
reap larger profits from the foreign op'
sERtiOns. So on through the list Of the
Wilson bill, including the bounty on
sugar. The rights and liberties Of the
people are impsrlled so long As congress
has the power to destroy the industries
Ofour own people, to enable a gang Of
plunderers to become rich in q single
day, even though the slave drivers whip
10 cracked over the heads Of the law
makers By the chief executive"
Continuing President Fisk says: "The
NiCaraguR canal will be constructed and
paid for by government money, not
bonds. The ports Of Savannah, Charles
ton, Pensacola, New Orleans and Gal
weston will supply the doorway to the
population Of Asia, the West Indies,
Venezuela, the Columbian States and
Central America, with the products of
our mines, farms and factories.
Subsidized railroads will be restored
TO the people. The stocking and bond
ing OF railroads and other corporations
for many times their values and realiz-
ing on the wRtersd stock by false pre-
The advocate., 1894-08-22

one at Ness City was the largest have
attended in the west. Oar train ar
rived there at 2p. m, and there were
fully 1000 people at the depot to meet
the governor. They carried many flags
and banners, and the people all wore
badges. Even the republicans were out
in full force, wearing Morrill, badges,
which We are reliably informed were
sent in BY the state committee With in
The advocate., 1894-08-22

structions to wear on this occasion,
thinking our people would have none.
Our local committee caught on and
printed about 1000 Lewslling badges,
and still did not have near enough to
60 around. The governor was suffering
from q cold, but for nearly two hours he
hold the vast crowd by his logic and
el0quence. We will elect our entire
county and Legislative ticket in Ness
county. 0. w. HENDHE.
The advocate., 1894-08-22
OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION.
Continued from page /.

UFFlUIAL ANFGOIlUhA4VN'
Continued from page 1.
wages paid by the Pullman company
were insufficient for the bare necessities
Of life.
81 received 81 day." she said, sand
paid s17.7l per month rent for one Of the
Oompany's houses"
J.B. PiersOn, q resident OF PnllmsD
was questioned as to the relative price OF
rents. He stated that the Pullman
company's houses averaged One-third to
one half higher than similar houses in
the surrounding suburbs. PieFson said
that in the residence districts about
Pullman rents had been materially re-
duced lately, but that no reduction had
been made in the manufacturing towns.
Miss Jane Adams, superintendent Of
the Hull house charitable work and
member Of the board Of conciliation OF
the civic federation was the next wit
ness. She said that during her investi-
cations Of the strike she had found the
strikers always ready to Rrbitrate, but
that the Pullman officials did not appear
disposed to make any effort to settle
the trouble.
MISS Adams also declared that the
rents in Pullman were higher than in
other localities.
+. p. Mcdonald, a Chicago Great
Western engineer, said that his en-
ployers sometimes compelled him to re-
main ON continuous duty from 60 TO p
hours without rest. He told Of the
blsCklisting Of several Of his fellow
workmen and and gave q long account
Of the strike on his road. ~ am op.
posed to strikes in general" said Mo.
Donald, "but when the federal govern
ment will do nothing for US and we have
NO weapons but the strike we must use
IL II it were not for strikes the rail-
road men in this country would be work
ing for One'hslf the pay they are now
getting"
Mr.. Mcdonald told how it was impos-
Bible for him to obtain employment
after the Burlington strike when he was
blacklisted. The compRny's influence
was used against him, he said, even to
the extent Of protesting to Governor
Francis OF Missouri against Mod
appointment as oil inspector at st. 10.
Beph, Mo.
Replying to Commissioners Herman,
Mcdonald said he knew Of no cases
where the striking members OF the
American Railway union while abstain.
ing from violence themselves instigated
n ON tina mart Of OthNra.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-18
PRIZEFIGHTERS FAIL UPON EVIL TINES

John Lawrence Sullivan had some further adyen-
late Thursday night. after ne thrashed at
the Terrace Garden. Discouraged but not disheart-
enod Mr. Sullivan left Terrace Garden and sought
pastures new for the display OF his "hstrlonic'
powers With the aid of cab and his manager
Ned Powers, Mr. Sullivan reached the Coleman
House. When he stepped out Of the cab he struck
tie curbstone head foremost and bruised his fore
head. He at once began 10 have fun In the bar
First. he tried 10 thrash his cabman In .here
but failed. After tina, he again started out He met
another cabman. and another fight quickly In
progress Victory was with the Jehu.
Then the x-champon went bed He arose yes
terday late In the afternoon and attended a re-
hearsal of his play. "A True American" This
ended he paid flying visit TO his Old friend and
hacker. Jimmy" Wakeyl and again gazed upon
the rye which is red At 7:so oc:ock last night he
took a cab and started presumably on "A new spree
Following closely upon ths passing OF Sullivan
comes the news OF Robert Fitzsmmons's downfall
Mr.. Fitzsimmons belongs 10 the same profession
does Mr. Sullivan. and now he has been gnomin-
lousy thrasned By humble conductor on the Penn
sylvania Railroad The famous middle weight after
sundry lbations. boarded a Pennsylvania train In
Jersey City al II O'clock Thursday night i'm
bued with the idea that he owned H. He wanted TO
ride on the platform: The conductor tried to put
him into the car. and there fight in which
the hero Of many rings was worsted