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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
Candidate Opie Speaks IN Rockbridge

Captain John N. Opie, of Augusta,
delivered a thirty minutes speech at
the court house here on Monday in
which he announced his candidacy for
the Democratic nomina ton for Con
gress. He was introduced by Hon. JOS.
H. Sherrard. The house was fairly
we'll filed and the speaker received re-
spectful attention. Captain Opie de-
clared that the prevailing dissatisfac-
ton with the Democrats was unfair
1t was not the Democratic party that
had gone wrong. The trouble was due
to the fact that the men whom it had
chosen to represent it were false to
their trust. There were Jonahs on
board the Democratic ship and it could
be relieved only by throwing them
overheard. He thought that since
the beginning of tariff legislation but
two men had been true to the people,
Grover Cleveland and VIM. l.. Wilson.
Crossroads politicians working in
their own interests and not the people,
had been controlling the Democratic
party and selecting its representatives.
AS to his position, he did not approve
of making raw materials free in the
tariff bill and he was in favor of free
silver. He believed he would be the
Democratic nominee for Congress if
it should be otherwise he would hearth
ly support the man who was.-ROck-
bridge NeaOS Of June 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

ARRIVAL OF HENRY NJ SMYTHE,
MINISTER TO HAYTI-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Alexandria
Gazette under date of last Wednesday,
May 9th, says
Among the arrivals here to-day is
Mr.. Smythe of Virginia, U. S. minister
to Hayti, who has come home on a
short furlough. Mr.. Smythe says he
has a very agreeable time at his post
of duty, and is happy to state that he
has accomplished more tor the United
States than some of his predecessors.
The commerce between the two coun-
tries, he says, is rapidly increasing.
He says that while at State dinners he
sometimes sits next to people who
would be Objectionable here, his rela-
tions there are, on the whole, entirely
satisfactory. He says the existing gov
eminent there is firm and stable.
When bidding the President of the
country adieu, he says, the latter ac-
companied him to the door and telling
him he desired to give him a rose to
take home with him, called an aide
de camp to pluck one in the garden,
but that upon his suggesting that one
plucked by his own hand would be
more valuable, the President FASTENED
to pull one for him, and that he now
has it in an envelope in his coat peck
eff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
DE TX TAKk.
On THE CREST OF THE ALLEGHANIES.

To those contemplating trip to the noun
tains in search of health and pleasure, Deer
Park on the crest of the Allegheny Mountains,
1890 feet above the level, offers such varied
attractions as a delightful atmosphere during
both day and night. pure water, smooth. wind
ing roads through the mountains and valleys,
Allegheny range. The hotel is equipped with
all adjunctS conducive to the entertainment,
pleasure and comfort gifts guests.
The surrounding grounds, as well as the
hotel, are lighted With electricity. Six miles
distant on the same mountain summit is Oak
land, the twin resort of Deer Park, and equally
as well equipped for the entertainment and
accommodations of it's patrons. Both hotels
are upon the main line of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, have the advantages of it's
splendid Vestibued Limited Express trains
between the East and West! Season excursion
tickets. good for return passage until October
3lst, will be placed on sale at greatly reduced
rates at all principal ticket offices throughout
the country. One way tickets reading from
st, Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati. Columbus,
Chicago. and any point on the r. & o. system
to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia or
New York, or vice versa are good to stop Off
at either Deer Park, Mountain lake Park or
Oakland and the time limit will be extended
by agents at eitherreSort upon application, to
cover the period of the holders visit.
The season at these popular resorts COM
menceS June 23rd.
For full information as to hotel rates. rooms,
etc, address George ID. DeShieldS, Manager,
Deer Park or Oakland, Garrett county, Mary
land. june I2-2tS
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From the Rockbridge News of Thursday
"a,
DOWney Indicted for Rape.

The grand jury yesterday investi-
gated the charge against George
Downey, now in Jail under commit
ment for raping his daughter, Eliza
beth Downey, on Monday, the 2Sth,
near Spout SPRING about the top of
North mountain along the Lexington
and Covington turnpike, and brought
in a true bill against him for rape
The witnesses who appeared before the
grand jury were Elizabeth Downey,
Margaret Z. Nicely, Mary J. Onroe, j.
J. Mays, Lewis G. Nicely and r. Nj.
Sorrell. All the witnesses are from
Allegheny county. The principal testi-
mony, was given by Elizabeth Downey.
She furnished the only direct testi-
mony and she simply reiterated before
the grand jury the statements made at
the Justices trial. Mays is the special
constable who arrested Downey. Sor-
rell is the man to whom Elizabeth
Downey and her mother made com
plant the afternoon that the alleged
assault is said to have taken place and
who reported the case to the justice.
A paper was last week signed by
Elizabeth Downey and it is said that
this paper contains a denial of the
charge made by her against her father
"a confession that it was false. When
asked about it by the grand jury
yesterday she denied having signed
such a statement. She admitted that
she signed a paper, and did it for the
purpose of releasing her father, but
denied that in it she had taken back
anything she had said. She said that
the paper was read to her in low tone
and she could not hear it and admitted
that she did not know what she was
signing. She was induced to sign the
paper by W. E. Allen. Esq, Common
wealth's Attorney of Allegheny county,
who is now one of the counsel for the
defense. Downey is also represented
by f. T. Glasgow, ESQ. The paper is
now in the possession of Downey's
counsel.
Judge Houston has fixed next Tues
day, the 18th, as the day for the trial.
1t cannot take place before that time
because of the time required to sum-
mon the defendants witnesses, all OF
whom live in Allegheny county.
The grand jury which found the in
dictment was composed of the follow
ing citizens -
j. H. Harper foreman). G. 7. Green,
E. T. Robinson, q. A. Brown, G. Il,
Seebert, w. G. Colvin, j. e. Mont
gomery.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

oy local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inflamed you have a
rumbling sound of imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed Deafness
is the result, and unless the inflaInma-
ton can be taken out and this tube
restored to it's normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed con-
dition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY d. CO.,
Toledo. O
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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Our Harry"

We hope and think that the choice
of the Democrats of the district as
their representative in the next Con-
gress will be the present incumbent,
the Hon. Harry st. George Tucker
His services to his constituents during
the two terms he has served his district
merit for him continued favor at the
hands of all Democrats. He has served
our people faithfully and well, and we
believe that the electors appreciate his
past services so well that they will be
glad to give him their suffrages once
more.
Billy Malone and the Populists will
labor assiduously in every district of
the State to overthrow Democratic as
tendency, and everywhere Democrats
in the coming election should unite
upon their strongest candidate. In
the Tenth district we believe Mr..
Tucker has strong hold upon the af-
fections of the voters. than any other
man whose name can be mentioned
We do not, therefore, hesitate to urge
him as the most available nominee
that can be named among all the
worthy host of faithful democrats in
the district. We expect to see him
nominated at the Buchanan conven-
tion.-Cgifton Forge ReUieaO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

Last Friday as Mr.. W. H. Mayes was
coming into Luray with a load of lum-
Der, when near his home, about two
miles west of town, his little girl about
three years old fell from the arms of
her older sister, both seated on the
wagon, and one of the rear wheels of
the vehicle passed over the little ones
body. Mr.. Mayes stopped the team as
quickly as possible, and picking up the
child expected OF course to find it dead.
He FASTENED home with it and though
still in an unconscious condition he
found it still breathing. DR.. Hudson
was quickly summoned, who upon ex-
animation found that its collar bone
was the only bone broken, though it
was badly bruised about the shoulders
and neck over which the wheel passed.
1t is remarkable that it was not in
stantly killed, and still more remarka-
BILE that it should two days after the
accident be able to be up and run
about the house.-Eage Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

DEPARTURE OF MRS. CLEVELAND
FOR "BUzzARD'S BAY."-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Alexan-
dria Gazette. under date of w ednesday,
June 9Th, says
MRS. Cleveland and her two children
left the White House this morning
soon after nine o'clock for the Presi-
dents cottage at Buzzard's Bay. and
will probably not return to Washing
ton until the middle of October. The
President babe them good bye in the
private apartments of the Executive
Mansion and waved his adIeus from
one of the windows as they were driv-
ing away. He does not expect to see
them again until June 30th, when he
has promised to join them at Gray
Gables for weeks vacation. In addi-
ton to the children Mrs. Cleveland
was accompanied by the German gov
erness, two maids and the Presidents
yaletn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
Brilliant Wedding at Clarksburg, West
Virginia.

Miss Della Raymond, daughter of
Col. and Mrs. Henry Raymond, of
Clarksburg, was married in the Episco-
pal church in Clarksburg, Wednesday
evening at 9 o'clock to Mr.. Benjamin
Rathbone Blackford, of Parkersburg.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Douglass Forrest. The wedding was
notable society event, as the parties are
well known in social circles all over the
State and Miss Raymond is consi Tered
one of the most beautiful women in
the South. Miss Nellie Bissell, of
Clarksburg, was the maid of honor, and
the bridesmaids were Miss Marie Muir
dock, Miss Julia Blackford and Miss
Pink Smith, of Parkersburg Miss
Mamie Davis, Miss Ida Raymond and
Miss Maggie Capehart, of Clarksburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
The Trial and Hanging of Lawrence
SpiiIer.
THE THIEF ON THE CROSS.

Lawrence Spiller (colored) was guilty
of most horrible double crime, having
to the rape of white girl added ''mur-
der, most foul and damnable." He was
promptly arrested. tried, convicted,
sentenced, and hanged. For this, the
that tried him deserve great praise,
and have set an example that will do
great good if followed here and else
where whenever such revolving crimes
shall be committed.
We think that public executions are
mischievous and demoralizing, and
that they should be as private as posi-
BILE, and witnessed only by the officers
of the law, and that sensational publ
cations, which pander to depraved
tastes, should not be made, for their
effect is ''evil, only evil, and that con-
tinually." The simple facts should be
stated that the public may know that
the criminal had received his just de-
serts. Making a hero of the perpe-
traitor of horrible crime is all wrong,
as is the coddling and feasting of him,
and the claim that he has become a
saint after his sentence, and is impa-
tiently awaiting his execution which is
delaying his angelic fight to realms of
eternal bliss. This may be good theol-
ogy, but, unless wisely restricted in its
application, is not, in our humble lay
opinion, a wholesome doctrine either
for the interests of society OF of the
church for it offers too great encourage
ment for life of sin and crime, as it
teaches that a man may lead life OF
crime till he is confronted with death,
and that he can then, presto change.
in a twinkling become saint, well
come the liking of terrors" as a friend
who will kindly "boost" him at once
up the steps to Heaven. This is not
the way to make good citizens or to
get persons early into the church
and it is detrimental both to the inter
ests of society and the church.
The case of the thief on the cross is
Vi GHo udbuTe vi dill eAcepuioA whioh CO
tablishes the rule to be the contrary of
it, and when referred to should be so
considered, otherwise the error will be
made of installing the exception for
the rule, and evil instead of good will
be the result. The idea that the gal
lows is stepping stone to Heaven
should not be encouraged. The idea
that rapist and murderer should go
to Heaven and his innocent victim to
hell is abhorrent to every human sense
of right and justice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES IN GREEN
BRIER COUNTY, w. Wat the prima-
nv election in Greenbrier county, w.
Va, on Saturday week, for members of
the House of Delegates, County Com
missioners and Supt. of Schools, the
following were nominated. In House
of Delegates T. H. Jarrett and R. D..
Erwin. For Commissioners. John G..
Patterson for the long term and John
D. Arbuckle for the short term.
For Superintendent of Free Schools,
Alex. Thompson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
They were not Rebels.

In his address on last Wednesday,
Memorial Day at Lexington, Hon. J..
Randolph Tucker refuted the charges
that the Southern soldiers were
"rebels,n and that they fought to sus-
tain the institution of slavery, and
claimed that the South went to war in
defense of the principle of localself-
government-the right to govern their
domestic affairs as they deemed best.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
Brilliant " edding in DinwIddie County.

One of the most brilliant weddings
that have taken place in Dinwiddie
county for long while was that which
was solemnized last Wednesday after
noon at 1 o'clock at the residence of
Judge B. J. Epes. The parties were
Mr.. William F. Doyle and Miss Bessie
Shrieve. Rev. DIR. Foushee offiiated.
There were nine couples who acted as
bridal attendants. The groom, who is
former resident of Petersburg, is
train dispatcher of the Atlantic Coast
Line in Richmond, and the bride is a
daughter of the late Rev. r. s. Shrieve,
of Washington, d. G. The bridal
presents were numerous and costly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
Another Outrage Attempted.

A special despatch to the Baltimore
San dated Norfolk, June II, says -
Mr.. Walter Face reported to the
police department to day that his
twelve-year old daughter was ASA ulted
by a white man in Client at II o'clock
this morning ard an outrage upon her
attempted He had with him at the
police station Il bloody handkerchief
which he said the man attempted to
stuff into the mouth of the child to
prevent her cries. She was also badly
beaten by the fiend. Mr.. Face said he
had no clue to the child's assailant.
but said he was "a white man, about 3
feet inches high, heavy brown nous
tache, light gray suit, light hat with
broad band around it." The child
was gathering blackberres with her
sister near her home at the time and
the man was coming toward the city
proper when he attempted the outrage.
This afternoon Police Officer J. j. Har-
rison arrested a young white stranger
named Charles Givskoy on suspicion
of having committed the assault.
PICKPOCKETS AT THE ANNUAL MEET
ING.-We learn that there were num-
Der of pickpockets at the recent annual
meeting of the German Baptists. at
Myersdale, Pa. Some wore the garb Of
the brethren, and one man. attired as
sister, was arrested besides Others. -
They were successful in many instan-
ces, and we understand Elder NJ. j.
Roller, residing near this place, was
relieved of his pocketbook soon after
getting off the train; but fortunately
his loss was only some $500 or $500 in
money, with several notes and railroad
tickets-Nelc Market Valley.
With record like Simmons Liver Regula-
tor to stimulate digestion and regulate the
bowels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
The Ninth District.

The Congressional Convention of
the 9th district, represented by Hon.
Jas. W. Marshall, will meet in Bristol
on the 9Th of August. We hope that
"Cyclone Jim" will be re-nominated
and reelected. Daniel Trigg is a can
didate for the nomination. When a
district has good Representative it is
wise to retain him, for the longer he
serves the more he can accomplish. 1t
is bad policy to displace faithful and
competent officers, particularly Con-
gressmen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

VIRGINIA In the Circuit Court of Angus
ia county, May 23rd, 1891
Charles Harris: a lunatic, who sues
by James Francis Wilds, his trustee
and next friend, ,.....................P lalntin.
Charles Fl. Butler and David VI.
Hess -.-..-''' DeleHudhoS'
In CHANCENY.
The object of this suit is to cancel, annul,
and set aside deed from Charles Harris to
Charles II. Butler, dated May p, 1893, and re
corded in the Clerk S Office Of the County Court
of Augusta county in Deed Book No. 120, page
49, conveying lots and i'll Block 142 as shown
on map of Basic City recorded in said office
in d. b. ITO, pages SIS and 500; and also to can
Gel annul, and set aside a deed from said
Charles II. Butler to David NJ. Hess, dated
Sept. g. 1888 and recorded in said office in d. b..
l20, page A. conveying the same property.
Proper affidavit having been made and filed
stating that the defendants are not residents
of this State, it is ordered that they appear
here within fifteen days after due publication
hereofand do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this suit
A Copy teSte,
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Patrick s. Gordon, p. q.
may Z3-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

STRUCK BY THE Hot SPRINGS TRAIN.
&C. Il. johnson, and old man we'll
known in this vicinity. while walking
on the railroad about two miles from
this place Monday morning was struck
by the Hot Springs train, and received
some painful though not serious
bruises, owing to the fact that the en-
gineer seeing him reversed his engine,
and had almost stopped before it reach
ed him. The old man who cannot hear
has been in the habit of walking on
the railroad, though repeatedly warned
of it and taken from the road several
times by the train crew, who seeing
him were able to stop before reaching
him, but he continued to walk on the
road and it was by very close shave
that he was saved this time-AUeghd-
ny Sentinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

LYNCH LAW NOT MARYLAND LAW
The lynching at Princess Anne, Md, of
one of the negroes said to be concerned
in the brutal murder of a white man in
that county is a severe blow to law and
order, and is reflection upon the ad-
ministration of justice by our courts as
well as upon the self control of those
engaged in the affair. The crime for
which the negroes were arrested was
one which was well calculated to create
excitement and indignation, but they
were IN the hands of law, and none of
the guilty participants could have es-
capped punishment. Justice in such
cases as these rarely miscarries in Mary
land and there was no reason to sup
pose that it would do SO in this in
stance. Lynch law sows the seeds of
future violence and undermines the
foundations of all orderly administra-
ton of government bait. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
Every Young Man

should be possessed OF certain informa-
ton without which millions contract
perniciouS and most destructive habits
habits which make young men per-
manently aged, pale, haggard. lisless,
devoid of ambition, easily tired.
languid, forgetful and incapable fill
mad houses and swell the lists of sui
cides separate husbands and wives :;
bring untold suffering to millions, even
unto the third and fourth generation.
Parents, guardians and philanthopists
can do no better service to the rising
generation, than to place in their
hands the information and warnings
contained in a little book carefully
prepared by an association of medical
men who have had vast experience in
dealing with the grave maladies here
limited at, and who feel that they owe
it to humanity to warn the young of
the land against certain destructive
habits, which are far more prevalent
than any layman can imagine, and
which if persisted in gradually under
mine the constitution and health, and
destroy the future happiness of the
victim. Cut out this notice and en-
close it with ten cents in stamps Ito
pay postage), to Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. Y,
and the book will be sent, secure from
observation, in plain sealed envelope.
On last Friday, the town of Culpeper,
with only votes in the negative, voted
to borrow 10000 to build water works
for the town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
June g. 6nnOS.
y7xEcUToR,s SALE OF VALUABLE

EXECUTOR'S SALE OF VALU a Il l. Il
II REAL ESTATE.-As executor of the
last will and testament of James Jordan, de-
ceased, will offer for sale at public auction
at the front door of the court house in Staun-
ton, Va, COR will sell it privately on
Monday, July 23rd, 1894,
that valuable tract of land containing $50
Acres, known as the home farm Of said James
Jordan decd, situated on Middle river about
miles north of Staunton, miles west of the
Willow Spout. The improvements consist of
an excellent brick dwelling containing rooms,
a large bank barn, tenant house and other
outbuildings; also two fine orchards and new
Ell failing spring at the house. These lands are
extremely fertile and productive and this is
one of the most desirable homes in the widely
Known Middle River district.
TRIMS OF SALE:-PossessiOn will be given
on August end, 1884, and the purchaser will be
! e luii ed to give bonds, with approved securi-
ty for the cash payment of one fourth, payable
Aug %, 1884, and the residue of purchase price
Oh credit of /, 3 and 4years from Aug. 22nd
1891, with interest from said last named date.
Title retained ultimate security. Sale to
b gin at O'Clock D. III.
PETER A. WHITESEL, EXe'or
Cross Keys, Rockingham Co.. Va.
may N-tdS
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