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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
Plot to Blow I'd the Capitol.

The Washington Post of Monday
published a long sensational account
of what purpcrted to be plot to blow
up the capitol by party of anarchists,
of which H. J. Jaxon of Chicago was
the head. This account is denied at
Washington. Inspector Hullenberger,
chief of the detectives, denies that any
anarchistic plots had been discovered.
He said that ii close watch h; d been
set upon Coxey, Browne, Jones, yaxon
and Others of the Commonweal Army
upon their arrival here, but they had
never discovered anything to indicate
an anarchistic plot.
We are surprised that a paper of the
standing of the Washington Post
should publish such a sensational ca
nard.
THEY UNDERSTOOD HOw.-Some
prisoners in the Jail at Peru, Ind,
made novel and almost successful at
tempt at jail-breaking the other day
Taking long rubber hose, used for
washing out the jail, they attached it
to large natural gas burner and soon
had fiambeau that would reach to
any part OF the Jail. They directed
the flame against the masonry, and
when the stone became heated dashed
water upon it, and soon had hole
through the inner wall They were at
work on the outer wall when they were
discovered. They would have been
outside in less than an hour.
1t is understood the Senate sugar. in
vestigating committee will summon iev-
cry member of the Senate before the
inquiry is concluded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
CoIored Girl Shot.

About o'clock Monday morning at DR..
Wayman's kitchen, Mary Kenny, colored
girl, was shot in the leg with pistol by Ross
Scott, colored, aged about 20 years, inflicting a
flesh wound. When he saw the girl he is re-
ported to have remarked You are the person
l am looking for" when he shot through an
open window. He claims it was accidental.
He was at once arrested and taken to the
police court, but as ne was not ready for
trial, his case was postponed till this morn
ing. AS he violated the law by carrying a
pistol as well as by shooting the girl, it will
not be a case of ''going Scott Free
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
Republican Congressional Conven-
fion

The Republican Convention to nominate a
candidate for this, the 10th, District will meet
at Buckingham Courthouse, Tuesday, July
9th. Augusta county is entitled to 10 dele
gates and Staunton to two.
A meeting of the County Committee will be
held at the law office of w. E. Craig, Chair
man, on next Court-day to fix the time and
manner of electing delegates to the Congress
sonal Convention.
There Is no doubt that Hon. Jacob Yost
will be nominated as the Republican candi-
date for this District.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
DO YOU KNOW YOUR COUNTY,

If so, write description of it for the Pro
GREssIvE SOUTH, published at Richmond, Va,
and you may secure cash prize. This Jour
nal is working energetically for the advance
ment of the South and now makes the liberal
offer of 800 in prizes for the best essay notex-
ceedinga 800 words, descriptive of Virginia
Counties. You can obtain all necessary in
formation by addressing Progressive SouthCo.,
Richmond, Va.
All essays must be received before August
3fst next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
To Have Another Trial.

The old man, Jesse A. Walker who has
been twice convicted of homicide has been
granted supersedeas by Judge Mclaughlin,
and the Court of Appeals will examine the
case during its Fall session here, and if the
judgment of the lower Court be affirmed, he
will go to the penitentiary accordingly; but if
not, he will have another trial next Fall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
Committed to Jail.

On Thursday last Justice JAS W. Crawford
committed to Jail Ida Wells, young colored
woman, for shooting Charles Miller, colored,
in the thigh with pistol on the 4th of June
near Fort Defiance inficting simply flesh
wound. She was brought to the prison by
Deputy Sheriff c. II. Kerr of New Hope.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
BLIND DEPARTMENT.

Miltonian Literary Society, senior medal
G. O. Davis Junior medal-John Tyler.
Prof Turner's class in music-Charles O.
Oaks.
Institution medal, excellence, (highest
known in school)-C. T. Heard and Miss O..
E. Broaddus.
Merllatt Literary Society, senior medal
Hall.
Miss Compton's class, music, private medal
for improvement in instrumental music
Miss Oracle Bass.
Walkers medal, given by the principal
Bessie Stables.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
Staunton MARKETS.

STAUNTON, VA, June 10, 1894.
The following are the quotations for the
only articles the prices of which are changed
since last week -
Butter, 8 to 10 cents. Unwashed wool Is
cents Granulated sugar Al cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
Fingers Sawed.

On last Wednesday at the Kroder Brass
Works near this city, whilst adjusting a saw,
A X. Swartz had one of his fingers sawed off
and another nearly so. DR.. Reese gave the
necessary attention -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
o. D. g. E. Institution.

The closing exercises at the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Institution took place last Wednes-
day, June 18th, when the honors-prizes,
medals, &c.-were awarded to the deserving
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
An Able Speech by Hon. n. St. c.
Tucker,

in Congress, June LIST, on the question of re-
peal of the 10 per cent tax on State banks. In
referring to this speech the Washington CORE
spondent of the Louisville (Ky.) COurier-Jour-
nal says
at is one that ought to be printed in every
newspaper in the land, Republican and Dem
ocratic alike. 1t would prove an educator af
ter the question to which it was addressed has
masterpiece of logic~not the logic of disquisi-
ton, but the logic Of statement, of definition.
If he continues to grow, people will say before
long that Henry st. George Tucker is greater
than John Randolph TuckerN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

The board of trustees of Roanoke
College, at Salem, Va, has adopted the
following resolution:
''That the faculty are authorized to
women not under sixteen years old, as
special students, but not as candidates
for degrees, under such careful regula-
tions and supervision as the faculty
may deem BEST
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
THE LADIES.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use the California liquid
laxative Syrup of Figs, under all conditions
makes it their fayorite remedy. To get the
true and genuine article, look for the name of
theCalifornia Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom of the package.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

ATTACKED WITH HYDROPHOBIA.-
Twenty one days ago while Mr.. John
Chinn's mare was standing in the street
hitched to cart, dog jumped up and
bit the mare ON the nose. Mr.. Chinn
related the occurrence to Mr.. VIM.
Scott, of the firm of Doggett Il Scott,
who treated the matter as of no seri-
Gus moment. Yesterday the mare was
attacked with hydrophobia and had to
be shot.-FrederickSGurg1 Star, June
10Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

De LEpee Literary Society, senior medal
Miss Mary Daisy, Junior medal-Lila Patter
son.
Mr.. Euritts class, medals given by the
teacher for industry and improvement, went
to Miss Lucy Johnson and w. R. Crockett.
Institution medal, (Mr. De Longs class for
excellence in lessons and conduct-Miss Lula
Davidson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
Graduates in runsmore's Business
College.

Last week the following were graduated in
the Business DEPARTMENT. of Dunsmore's Bust
ness College Of this city e W. and G. w.
Freeman, Bramwell, Va; X. A. Landes Mt.
Crawford, Va; A A. Garland, Greenfield Va;
IA n FultZ Stanton
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
live Stock Association.

The Virginia Live Stock Association of the
Shenandoah Valley will hold their exhibit
at the Grounds of the Baldwin District Fair
on the 10Th, Both, and 3lst of August At the
meeting held last Thursday W. F. Gilkeson
of Mint Spring was elected General Manager,
and DR.. A. ]. Burkholder, Veterinary Surgeon
of the Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,t
THURSDAY, June 18th, 1894.
Prices. of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-


Best. 460d4. Is
Generally rated first quality. .4.30d4. As
Medium or good fair quality. 800. ....3.50 az. so
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows ZOO az. %
OF the Cattle received 734 came from Virgin
ia.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been gener-
range OF figures. In a few instances selections
have been made at slightly higher figure
than last week. Toward the close of opera
tions trade became slow, and dealers re-ship-
ped some of their receipts East.
Mich COwS.-There is a fair Offering and
trade is slow. Quotations at $40 to S35 per
head, and few extra at $40 per head.
VEAL CALvES.-There is a full Offering and
the market is slow. Quotations 3ha44c per
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

Rev. DR.. R. L. Dabney, formerly of
Virginia, has resigned the position of
moral philosophy in the University of
Texas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

The CHINESE PLAGUE DECREASING.
Hong Kong, June 14.-Seventeen
hundred Chinese have died of the
plague here since its outbreak on May
4. The European population up to
the present has not been attacked by
the disease, the stringent precaution-
airy measures causing their immunity
from sickness. The epidemic is now
decreasing in severity.
Placards have beeu posted in the
streets of Canton saying that if the
Governor destroys the Chinese quarter
Of Hong Kong the British quarter OF
Canton on the Island of Sha-Mien
which is also the principal European
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

YOUR BACE ACHES.
Or you are ell worn out, really good for moth.
ing it is general debility Try
BROWNS IRON DIFFERS.
It win cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
q good appetites
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET, Il,

MONDAY. JUNE IStn, 1871. 7
SwINE.-The market is a trifie stronger than
it was last week in view of higher figures in
the West, ut'trade is slow. Fair to best West
ern hogs sell at 5.30a $3.50 per 100 lbs gross, a
few extra only at the latter figure. Near by
hogs-those from Pennsylvania, Virginia and
Maryland per 100 lbs gross. RoughS
4a$4.50 per 100 lbs gross. Receipts 2,503 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-There is almost nothing
doing in sheep and lambs. There is no East
ern outlet for receipts, and butchers here are
buying very slowly. Sheep sell at LAS cents
per lib gross, a decline of \ cent since last
week. Lambs 2ka4 cents off p cent from last
quotations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET,
MONDAY lime 18th 1894

BEEvEs.-Receipts for two days 4,759 head; Al
cars on sale: market opened dull at 10 cents
per 100 lbs lower; closed active, with decline
fully regained; prime native steers 4.75a$4.S2h
fair to good 4.50a $40, ordinary to medium 4.2j
a$445 inferior 4a&.20. Oxen 3.10a 1866, com
mon to good bulls 24oa rs, poor to prime dry
quote American steers at I0a11 cents per h..
dressed weight; refrigerator beef Sa9 cents per
lib. Exports to-day-162 beeves and 800 quar-
tiers of beef.
CALvEs-Receipts for two days ASS head;
market dull and 4a&c lower; poor to choice
yeals 3G1a 500, fair to good buttermilk calves
225a$2.7 Is per 100 lbs.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts for two days
l7,233 head; IS cars on sale; choice lambs
steady: under-grade lambs and sheep of all
grades dull and &c per lib lower; over 5000
head unsold; poor to strictly prime sheep 25Oa
"a, very common to choice lambs 275a$4.874
per 100 lbs.
H0Gs.--Receipts for two days 800 head, in
Guiding cars on SALE inferior to fair hogs Ia
a$5.31& per 100 lbs; market steady.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

On Thursday. the Senate passed
bill to authorize the appointment of
women as public school trustees in the
District of Columbia.
There is a strong feeling among dem
ocratic members of the House of Rep
resentatives against the Senate tariff
bill and the determination to resist the
protective propositions of the measure
is spreading.
In Congress last Thursday, Messrs.
johnson, of Indiana, and Maddox, of
Georgia, became engaged in personal
controversy and had to be separated
by a deputy sergeant-at-arms.
At Richmond the Richmond and
Danville Railroad was reorganiZed
under the name of the Southern Rail
way Company. The directors con-
stituted by the corporators elected Mr..
Samuel Spencer president OF the new
company.
On Monday, the boat race of the
Washington and Lee University crews,
at Lexington, was won by the Albert
Sidney crew. In the evening the an
nual celebration of the literary societies
took place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

Why all this talk about the superb
GRITTY, inferiority or equality of woman
and man? AS well talk of the trees
and flowers in similar comparison.
They are utterly different in their
mental structure as well as in their
physical. Such was the intention of
nature, and with that intention the
law should not meddle.-(Boston Jour
nall But the rose bushes want to bear
tomatoes, and the violet beds wish to
supply egg plants.-Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

Nobody need suffer from languor and mel
ancholy if they take Simmons Liver Reguls-
tor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

A gentleman, under forty years of age,
whose hair was rapidly becoming thin and
gray, began the use of Ayers Hair Vigor, and
in six months his hair was restored to its
natural color, and even more than its former
growth and richness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

SUICIDE.-Geo. W. Mccormack, a
young lawyer of Charleston, S. c., who
married Miss Cary glasgow, daughter
of Frank T. Glasgow, of Richmond,
Va, about year ago, committed sui
eide in New York city last Tuesday
evening by a pistol shot. He was a
great sufferer from acute dyspepsia.
His wife is in Richmond and lie will be
buried in Hollywood cemetery. He was
81 wears old
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-20

1t is understood the Senate sugar. in
vestigating committee will summon iev-
cry member of the Senate before the
inquiry is concluded. IL
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-06

was made by Mrs. John Ross. The de.
sign for the flag was from q drawing
made by George Washington with q
pencil. and the flag thus dc .igned was
adopted by a RESOLUTION OF Congress on
the 18th day of June. l77'. \ commit
tee Of Congress, accompanied by Con-
eral Washington, afterward called up
on Mrs. Ross and engaged her to make
a flag from this design. The flag teen
made is now known the world over as
the Star Spang.ed Banner of the Uni
led states. There is u striking resem-
blance between the design of IL flag
and the arms of General Washington,
and it is believed by many that the
American flag was derived from this
herald:c design.
Several flags we're used by the poo
pie of tho States before the present
n was adopted. In the month Of
March, 1915, q red flag was hoisted in
New York, bearing on one side the
inscription, George Rex and the Lib
critics OF America" and on the other
side, NO Porery." In July, 1918, on
Prospect Hill, Gen. Israel Putnam
raised a flag upon which was inscribed
the motto Of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts,, "Qui transtulit susti-
net" In October. 1915, the floating
batteries of Boston carried a flag with
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-06

customers invited to taste it. Cuba
six" cigars lsix for 8 cents) were so
plentiful that every boy could have
one. The men gave way to unwonted
generosity, and whisky they had al
ways with them-s2O cents q gallon,
and that that's good" Shutting up
the "groceries"-they were not called
saloons" till near the war-would have
provoked q riot.
The sp aker gave "old England" q
few vigorous whacks. pitied the sub.
jects Of foreign despotisms," congratu-
lated his fellow-citizens on their glo-
rious freedom, and generally wound
up with q statement that but for our
noble forefathers, who on this day so
many years ago declared these colonies
free and independent, we, fellow-citi-
zens, would have been the subject of q
depotism like the wretched Irish. per-
haps, trodden into the mire of slavery
and compelled to give one-third of all
we possessed to the king and his SOL
dieis." In the enumeration of the
horrors of despotism one count nearly
always appeared-that one-third Of
what the farmer raised would be taken
by the disqualification Post.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-06

did not fire, and tried to retire into the
building before which he was. He
fouEd the door locked. however. and
no called loudly for the main guard
whose station was within hearing.
The officer in command sent to his re-
lief q sergeant and six men and also
dispatched q messenger to Capt. Pres
ton. the officer of the day. The mob
meanwhile was increasing every mo.
mont. and by the time Preston with
six more men arrived IN the spot it
was a huge gathering. Preston be-
havcd with coolness and moderation,
but the soldiers were provoked and
excited by the constant jeers and in
suits CT the crowd. Come on. you
hloody-backs," they cried. Come on,
you lobster-backs." Fire if you dare. Z"
;sWhy don't you fire."
Tho Soldier, Fire.
One soldier was hit by a CT b; he
drew back. lcveled his musket and
fired. Inspired by his example, seven
or eight more di charged their arms
a i tbs mob fled. Two men were killed,
three others mortally wounded and six
injured slightly.
The people we're terribly excited at
this, and to calm them Gov. Hutchin-
son add.cs e1them at the State House,
promising mai q full investigation OF
the affair should be made the next day.
Tho next day Preston gave himself up
to the authorities and. with six OF his
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-06
TO PROTECT SILVER.
soREIoN GOLD . BUGS MUST
COME DOWN.
The Republican Party VIII Bring These
Bl~ood-suckers to Their Knees-Pension
Fraud Hunt Is Abandoned-The Decline
in the Price of Wool.
A Feasible Plan.

A Feasible Plan.
The platform adopted by the recent
Republican State convention of Indi-
ana, in Indianapolis, contSins a propo-
sition that is worthy of more than q
passing notice; it is not the declaration
of any new doctrine, but the projec-
tion OF an old and well-defined princi-
pie into q new field. The platform
said:
We favor b imposition OF increased
tariff duties upon Imports from all foreixn
YER upon y basis 10 be determined by an
International congress for such purpose.
This is simply a proposition to use
the taxing power of the Government
as a means to coerce the nations of earth
to agree upon what basis silver shall
he coined and used as money through
out the civilized world. What o
could the most radical silver man hops
for: What mere could the mono
metallist ask than that silver if used
a, money, and it will be so used, should
be on q basis that will forever maintain
the parity of value of the two metals9
Gold will not thereby be deprecated,
out silver, on the other hand, will at
once acquire and maintain a true and
permanent value in tho monetary
world. EX-President Harrison adj
blessed the convention before that
platform had teen read, and he used
this very forcible language, which is
directly in harmony with the plat
form:
The Republican party is friendly to a
restoration OF silver to a place of honor
among the money metals OF the world.
Some of my friends In tho West thought /
was u~ttering new doctrine when l ID declared
that l believed the free use OF silver. upon
an intern ational agreement that would
ave the Establishment pf the prs.sction
principle. to bring asaiH ~pr5spsrity into
our commerce. The trouble upon this
question has been that some of our
western friends would not receive any man
as the friend OF silver who believed that
we could only coin it freely and maintain
its parity With gold by coming into an
arrangement with the other great com-
mercial nations OF the world. They should
have been more liberal believe to-day
that We can see in England-thc nation that
has stood against the larger use of silver:
in Germany. u nation that has followed
England-the clear indication of the
growth OF a sentiment for an International
agreement upon this question is increasing
wisely encouraged from American it will
finally bring other nations. by the COM
pulsion of their own necessities. into
accord with us upon this subject.
Thus We have suggested a perfectly
feasible plan whereby those nations
which stand opposed to the use of
silver on the basis proposed can be
brought to their knees and the best
interests of the American republic
subserved. 1t is a notice to the
American Congress that the province
of Congress is to legislate for the en-
elusive benefit of the American people
as against the world. We shall hear
more of TT. B. Pfaff, N%oblcsville,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-06
What Cleveland Might Do.

If President Cleveland were as much
concerned about the condition that
confronts us as he was when the United
States treasury was overlooking with
funds, We should expect him to send q
message to Congress about it. The lis
cal year closes with q treasury deficit
of about S7s. OOO, goo, brought about by
the fear of Democratic legislation. Il
is now proposed to construct o tariff
on the bargain and sale principle,
which satisfies nobody except the spe-
cial interests which are favored, and
which may or may not bring revenue
enough to the treasury to meet its
needs, nobody can tell. II the present
tariff were let alone, it is as sure a.
sunrise that there would be revenue
enough. But because the present tar
if wa, constructed by the Republican
party it must be overthrown, no mat
ter what happens. We are inclined to
think that 1t would adj greatly to the
fame of Grover C%leveland's wisdom
and honesty, if he should notify Con-
gress that il has been moving in the
wrong Observation-Disclosures Union.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1894-07-06

Our receipts Of wool from Europe
never exceeded 1000, 900 pounds in any
one year up to 1879, since when they
fiuctuated from 79,6l6.O3i pounds in
1880 to 1O7, 7277, 1876 pounds in 1898.
From British North America the larg.
est quantity ever received in any
single year was 4,724.2s9 pounds in
1872. From Mexico we import =, 3s+.-
e54 pounds in 1885. From all South
American countries our greatest inn
ports were 81, 4Os, 5l6 pounds in 1872,
but last year we took only 17,l57, 149
pounds, Of which the Argentine Re.
public supplied only IL, s42, s6s pounds.
Asia shipped us as much as s4.492,-
2lS pounds Of wool last year, which was
by far the largest quantity we aver re
ceived from there, and was due to the
increase in u manufacturing of "a
pets. From Africa We obtained 49,
49, 65 pounds of wool in 1864. but last
year only 2,l5s,4l5 pounds. The larg-
est quantity of wool ever imported from
the Australasian colonies twas Is, $50, 722
pounds in 1892, but last year we took
only 3, 178, 1872 pounds from there. These
figures, however, show only the direct
shipments from the colonies, as much
of our imports Of Australian wool is
included in the figures Of receipts from
England.
The rapid decline in the price Of
wool 4 plainly shown in the foregoing