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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
The Strikes and Protection.

After quoting the Bait. Sun and N.
Y. Herald, attributing the strikes to
the policy of the Mckinley bill with
its high protection, the Norfolk Land
mark adds
Not only do the American newspa
pers, except those of partizan Repub
lican character, confirms this view, but
the French press also reaches the same
conclusion. and traces the cause of the
present strike directly to the McKin-
ley tariff. 1t is an unnatural system,
and tho common sense of the world
must assuredly condemn it. If the I'M
happy condition now and recently ex-
listing should have no other good lie
suit than that of convincing the world
of the injurious consequences of this
artificial method of industrial excite
ment and developments will not have
been without it's benefits.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
DiyuIging Senatorial Secrets.

Another Senator was yesterday
driven to "divuIge the secrets of the
past" in self defence. This time it
was Senator Cutlery, of Louisiana,
who made soma significant revelations
touching the formation of the sugar
schedule.
He went on : tell that he had been
at "a little conference" where Sena
tors German ar Brice were the ruling
spirits. 1t was here decided to levy
tax of forty per cont on raw and fifty
per cent on ref,.-d sugar. Mr.. Gallery
took this scheda,., to Senator Jones, of
the Finance Com mittee, who pointed
out that ''in the differential allowed
the refiners (that is. the Sugar Trust)
was concealed y difrerential greater
than in the NJ kin!ey law" On this
startling revei ltion Senator Gallery
withdrew the .i:edule and subsequent
ly presented ;t,ioiher, but was lad
monished by Mr.. German and Mr..
Brice that this second schedule meant
free sugar." which, of course, was not
what the Louisiana Senators wanted.
: Mr.. Caffery was then induced to ac
cept the schedule levying forty per
cent duty on r.w and refined sugar
and one. eighth {. .fferential on refined.
He says that it was dictated by the
Trust and was ;."F satisfactory to the
Louisiana grow, but that he accept
ed it with the :. : france that the bOun
ty for this year should stand. In this
he was deceived. as the bounty was
subsequently cut off. Mr.. Gallery call
ed upon Senators Jones and Vest to
say whether his statements were not
correct, hut neither accepted the chal-
lenge.
This is the strongest and most direct
evidence yet made public that the
sugar schedule Of the German COM
promise bill was got up for the special
benefit of the S: gar Trust and that an
attempt was III, e 70 secure even great
er protection IT, Al is given by the Nc
Kinley bill, un.:-r which Mr.. Have
meyer himself frankly confessed that
the Trust had reaped thirty millions
profits in three years.-N. Y Herald,
July 25th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
A Hint to Young Men.

Alas, how prevalent are those dread
diseases which make men prematurely
aged, pale, listless, low spirited, Ian
guild, easily tired, forgetfpl and in
capable; fill mad houses and swell the
lists of suicides; separate husbands
and wives bring untold suffering to
millions, even unto the third and
fourth generation.
A complete and scientific treatise on
these ailments, prepared by an associ-
alton of medical men who have had
vast experience in their treatment and
great success in their cure, will be
mailed in plain sealed envelope, secure
from observation, to any sufferer send
ing ten cents (the cost of postage), en-
closed with this notice to Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, 663 Main
|ntreeti Buffalo, n. \,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
Must Have Relief.

With wheat at fifty cents bushel
and prospect that the competition of
Argentina and other parts of the world
will keep the price about that figure,
it is not surprising that agriculturists
begin to object with unanimity to
their tariff burden, and even go so far
as to insist that only free trade can
save American agriculture from ruin.
What is the burden? From 1868 to
1882, according to statistics recently
collected by the New York Herald,
the prices of articles consumed by the
people were increased to them by the
tariff to the extent of 81, 160. 100000 a
year. Of this vast sum but $3.50, 000,-
900 year was collected by the govern
ment on imports, while 81 ZOO, OOO, 900 a
year was collected by protected manu-
facturers in the shape of higher prices
exacted for goods made in this coun-
try. In other words, the revenue col
lected by the government through the
tariff was about one sixth of the
facturers. A billion a year was a
heavy sum for our farmers and others
to pay toward the prosperity of manu-
featuring capitalists when wheat was
81 bushel. At present prices of farm
products it would seem to be unendur-
able.
But the Mckinley act of 1890 increas-
ed the duties on foreign goods to such
an extent that our manufacturers are
in many cases enabled to demand
double prices from buyers of their
goods. Under that act the bounties
obtained by manufacturers amounted,
it is estimated, in 1898 to $1,000, 900, coo,
though the government in that year
got but $207, 100000 of revenue. The
Senate tariff bill would give them a
bounty estimated at $3.50, 100000, as
against about $163, 100000 of revenue
for the federal treasury The dispro-
portion is excessive. Any tariff on
articles like those made in this coun-
try will enable the domestic manufac-
turer to raise his prices to the extent
of the duty, and thus get what is, in
effect, bounty. but it should be the
aim of statesmen to cut such special
favors down to the smallest possible
figures.
1t will be denied by protectionsts
that the manufacturer increases his
prices to the extent of the tariff rate,
but the facts are notorious. Prices
are, as a rule, much higher here than
abroad. The only rational object of a
protective tariff is to exclude foreign
goods from the home market. and thus
make fence behind which manufac-
turers may form trusts and combines
to restrict production and advance
prices. This is shown by the existence
of our 100 trusts and combines, all of
which depend upon the tariff for their
existence. Their exactions affect near
ly all our industries. Census statistics
show that our home manufactures ag
gregate value of about $1,000, 600, 900.
Some of them are not directly affected
by the tariff, but the prices of the rest
undoubtedly are, with the result that
consumers a, e plundered to the extent
described. The people want enamel
patton. They want justice in taxa
ton, and will know how to secure it
ultimately in spite of the treachery of
such professed democrats as German,
Brice and Smith.-Bdltimofe San.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

lE. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers1
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of a decree
entered on May 30th, 1894, of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, Va, in the Chancery cause
OF j. L. WbiteSell &C. U.s. A. ]. Bowers, Admir-
nc, the undersigned Special Commissioner
VIII proceed to sell by public auction i'm front
OF the courthouse of Augusta county, Va, on
Monday, July a3rd, 1894,
County court day, that tract of land situated
In Augusta county, Il miles from Staunton,
Va, on the Valley Turnpike, and near Cave
station on the b. g. o. II. r., adjoining the
lands or Dr. W. W. Cropp, George Roller. and
and % poles. About six acres is in original
TIMBER. There are no improvements on the
land. The land will first be offered in six par
GELS OF acres, rood and 304 poles each.
ana then VIII be offered as a whole, and the
way IL brings the most money, it will be sold.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay cost of suit
and sale, and the residue upon q credit of one
two and three years, the purchaser OF pur-
cnaserS TO execute bonds, bearing interest with
good personal security, waving the benefit of
the homestead exemption, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security. Possession given
ON compliance with terms of sale.
J.L. S. KIRBY,
Special Commissioner.
hereby certify that the bond required by
decree OF sale in the above cause has been
duly executed by j. l.. S. Kirby
1884, - e'
june 2O-tds JOS. B. WOODWARD Clerk.
POSTPoNEMENT.
The above sale is postponed until
Monday, August 9th. 1894,
County court-day, at Il NJ.
J. L. S. KIRBY,
July 2o-tds Special Commissioner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

4 COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LANDRY
~ virtue of a decree rendered in the case
OF Cochran's EX'Or Us. Cochran's Widow, Will
will proceed, in front of the Court house in the
city of Staunton, on
Saturday, the 18th day of August, 1894,
to sell at public auction that valuable farm
situated about 2k miles west of Greenyille.
Augusta county, on the headwaters of Chris
tlan creek, containing about 100 acres, be-
ing the farm on which the late william Coch-
ran died seized and possessed, upon the fol-
lowing terms to wit =
so much In hand as will pay the costs of suit
and SALE and the remainder ON credit of one,
two, and three years from date of sale, with
interest from day of sale, the purchaser giving
BOND with approved personal security and the
title retained as ultimate security
This is well improved farm, containing a
good dwelling with necessary out-buildings-
Is well watered, and is well set in grass The
land is highly productive, and well adapted to
grazing.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
Commissioner.
|, Jos. ID. Woodward, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county. do GETTY that James
Bumgardner, jr., has executed the bond re-
quired by decree of sale in VIM. Cochran's Ex'or
Us. VIM. Cochran's Widow, &c.
Given under my hand this 23rd day of July,
1894.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
july 25-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

WHOLESALE SLAUGHTER-Los An
Qetes, CAL, July 26.-John Craig last
night drove to Glendale, five miles from
this city, where his wife, from whom
he was divorced three months ago, was
stopping with her brother,> George
Hunter, deliberately shot and killed
both. He then returned to the city,
went to the home of his father-in law,
William Hunter, killed him, stepped
over the body and walked to the dining
room, shot and killed his mother in
law. He then fired two shots into his
own forehead, but failed to kill him
self. The trouble was over the settle
ment of community property.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

A gentleman named Shaner, who
lives near Salt Peter Cave, in Bote
tourt county, went to Eagle Rock a
few days ago in two horse vehicle &C
companied by his wife and son. Arriv-
ing there the horses took fright run,
ming on the railroad track Both
horses were killed by the train, local
freight and the father and son were
crippled-the former having his hip
broken. Mrs. Shaner jumped from
the wagon, which was demolished
Rockbridge NeaOS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing it's work. The
proprietors have SO much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case itfails to
cure. Send for list of Testimonials.
Address,
FL. CHENEY d. CO.,
Go;edr, 9.
a. Sold by Druggists, Zoe,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITY, CAPE
MAY AND SEA ISLE CITY.
The Worlds Fairest Seaside Resorts.

Thursday, August End, the third of the series
of excursions to the SeaShOre is announced by
the B. u o. X. r., from Lexington and all in
termediate stations to Washington Junction,
Md. Atlantic City, Cape May and Sea Isle City
are beyond doubt the three greatest Sea
shore Resorts on the Atlantic Coast. The sea-
son is now at it's height and the bathing superb,
and week spent at either one of these resorts
would amply repay the Merchant Banker,
who needs rest and recuperation.
For the excursion on August End, the same
low rates and uneXcelled train service, which
have made these jaunts to the sea so popular,
will be in effect.
,ricBets will be valid for return journey for
twelve days from day of sale, and will be good
on all regular trains. On return journey they
will be good to stop off at Washington, thus
affording an opportunity to see Congress in
session, TO visit the numerous public buildings,
which are open to visitors free of charge, and
to take trip down the Potomac to Mt. Yer
non the tomb of the immortal Washington, as
well as to visit other places of interest in and
near Washington.
For rates and time of trains consult append
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

CUT HER THUMB OFF.-Last Thurs
day Irene, the little daughter of Mr..
R. j. Mason, was at the woodpiIe max
ing hair pins of some wire, and in at
tempting to cut the wire with an axe,
cut one of her thumbs off instead. DR..
J. s. Myers was called and rendered
the necessary surgical aid. The little
girl is getting along very WELL
WduneSbOrO Sentinel,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

Recent scientific analysis of the
brain of the Chinaman has shown it
to be, in some respects, different, to a
remarkable extent, from that of the
average man. Strangest of all, in the
particulars in which the principal dit
ferences are found. the "Celestial's''
brain is almost identical with that OF
the chimpanzee-the ape which most
resembles man. This discovery ought
to again put the scientific world in
search of the missing link. "-Char-
lottesUille Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

A NEGRO LYNcHED.-Carzisle Ky..
July 26.-Shortly after midnight mob
broke down the jail doors, took out
VIM. Tyler, colored, and hanged him
to the cross arm of a telegraph pole.
Tyler was put in Jail to answer the
charge of criminal assault upon a 49,
year-old girl whom he had choked and
beaten.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

ARGENTINA's GREAT WHEAT CROP
The wheat crop of Argentina this year
is reported by Minister Buchanan to
be phenomenal. The increase in
acreage over last year is estimated at
20 per cent, while the yield per acre
has also increased. He says that 36.
100000 bushels were exported during
the first three months of this year,
an, there still remains in store for ex-
port 800, 900, 900 bushels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

SHOT HIS FATHER AND SISTER FOR
ROBBERS Birmingham, Ala., July
25.-John Collins, a market gardener,
last night thought he heard thieves
in his garden and started to investigate.
He was followed by his daughter Mag
gle. Mrs. Collins heard the two and
supposed them thieves. Arousing a
err is dead and the latter dying.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

LEG BRoKEN.-Alonza, the little
son of Mr.. Ben Hardin, was with his
mother in the cemetery Saturday, and
while playing around a tombstone it
fell over on him, breaking one of his
legs below the knee, the bone pro-
truding through the flesh. Unfor-
tunately the physicians were all out of
town and it was two hours before sur
gical aid reached him, but notwith-
standing this the little fellow bore his
suffering neutrality-suspicious. Sen
tinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
RIA ND0LPH-MACON ACADEM Y
FRONT ROYAL, v.

Healthfully situated among the mountains
pure air and water. Prepares boys and Young
Men for College OF business life A selected
corps of teachers. Thorough mental training.
Physical healthfuneSs. Moral and religious
influence. Full equipment. Moderate charges.
Session begins Sept 18th, 1894, and continues
for nine calendar months. Send for full parti-
culars to
Rev. B. w. BOND, Prin., Front Royal, Va.
july % Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

GRATIFYING. -fhe July statement
of the Pension Office is indeed crafty
ing. The figures are most encouraging.
They show d. crease in claims for the
year ending July LIST of 80, 1913, and in
that same period 6,S36 claims were
rejected and Al Al abandoned. Com
missioner Lochren is going on with the
good work of wedding out frauds. de-
serters, and bounty jumpers from the
list. No honest. deserving veteran is
molested, but the pension roll is to be
made, as it should be, roll of honor
-Lynchbarg AdUance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
EXCURSION TO NIAGARA FALLS.
Personally Conducted Tours via Ii. & o. X. r.

The signal success of the first excursion to
Niagara has induced the baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Co, to announce a second tour to
Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Watkins Glen, via
Royal Blne Line Express, Thursday, August
Ind Train will leave Washington sos p M;
Camden Station, Baltimore, GEO p. NJ; making
direct connection at terminal station, Phila-
delphia, with special through Express to Mia
CARA Falls.
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars will be at
tached from Washington and Baltimore to
Niagara Falls. The tickets are good for ten
days and will permit of stop over on going trip
at Burdett station, three miles from Watkins
Glen Stage Coaches meet all trains and at
Geneva. On the return trip, stop overs are
allowed at Rochester, Burdett and Geneva.
Round trip tickets for tins excursion have
been placed on sale at following stations on
the Valley Division of the b. Il o. K. r. at rates
appended: Lexington, $l4.35; Staunton, $l3 65;
Harrsonburg, $15.l0; Woodstock, $l2.OO; Win
chester, LIS.
For more detailed information apply to
Chas O. S ,ul1 Gen1 Passenger Agent, Balti-
Remember the date, Thursday, August End.
ju1y 25-2ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

REMOVING THE COUNTY SEAT AGAIN
Several years ago, the County Seat
of Pocahontas County, W. Va, was
removed from Huntersville to Marlin
ton where new town was expected to
be built. Week before last a petition
of 585 voters of Pocahontas county was
presented to the County Court of that
county, asking that the question of
removing the county-seat from Mar
linton back to Huntersville be submit
ted to the vote of the people. The
Court granted the prayer of the petit
TONERS and fixed upon the date of the
general election in November as the
time for the question to be decided
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

DEBs AND CONFRERES BAILED.-In
Chicago, on last Wednesday, at the
trial of Eugene V. Debs and three of
Railway Union, by order of the court
the case was continued until Septem-
Der 9Th and the bail of the four pris-
oners was reduced to $1,000 each. The
bonds first required were $4,000 each
William Stakel and William Fitzgerald
appeared as bondsmen and the four
men were released.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

1NRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of a deed of
Il trust executed by Simeon Long and wife
on the 18th day of May, 1888, and recorded in
the Clerks office of Rockingham county, vir-
ginia, to secure Mrs. Elizabeth Kyle the pay
ment of one note for $},6O0.00 dated May LIST,
1855, and payable three years after date with
interest from date, and default having been
made in the payment of said note, and being
required so to do by the holder of the same /
will, on
Thursday, July 26th, 1894,
at Il M, offer for sale at public auction upon
the premises, that valuable farm upon which
the said Long now resides, being the same
bought by him from G. W. Reeves, containing
ABOUT $50 acres The farm is well improved
all necessary out buildings. 1t lies near the
road between Bridgewater and Mount Scion
in Augusta county, Virginia. and is a very de-
S1rable property.
TERMS Cash to the extent of the debt due
upon it, and the balance upon such time as
may be agreed upon the day of sale.
]. W. F. ALLEMONG.
june 2U-4ts Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton. Va. July 9th, 1894.
s. w. Whitmore's Admir-
VS..
d. A. WhitmOre & ais.
All parties interested in the foregoing cause
will TAKE NOTICE that have fixed upon
the 9TH day of August next,
to take the following accounts, viz
LIST. An account or Geo. S. Lightner as Admir-
of S. w. Whitmore, decd.
Ind. An account of the debts against the es-
tate of said 5. w. WhitmOre, decd, in the or
der of their priority, and
Bird. An account showing the proper distri-
button of the balance, if any, in the admins
traitors hands, after the payment of debts,
&c; which accounts are directed to be stated
by the decree entered in this cause on the End
day of June, 1891
JNO. M. KINNEY,
Commissioner in Chy.
Kirby & Lightner, p. q.
july 1l-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

LEXINGTON, VA.
seth Year. State Military, Scientific and
Technical School. Thorough Courses in gen
eral and applied Chemistry, and in Engineer
ing. COnfers degree of graduate in Academic
Course, also degrees of b. s. and C. E. in Tech
meal Courses. AlleXpenses including clothing
and incidentals, provided at rate of $3.50 per
month, as an Average for the four years, ercltt-
she of outfit. New cadets report Sept. LIST.
july lists GEN. SCOTT SHIP, Supt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01

EXAMINATION OF TEACHERs.-Tbe ex-
~ animation of white teachers of Angus
ia county will be held in Staunton in the Pub
lie White School building July 81, and August
l, 1894.
The examination of colored teachers will be
held in the Public Coiored School building in
Staunton, August and 8, 1894.
All teachers whose certificates expire in 1884,
will be required to stand the examination
No certificates will be renewed; please do not
ask it.
Come prepared with writing material and
an official, Self-addreSSed stamped envelope
examination viii commence promptly at
O'Clock a. m. If teachers are tardy they will
be the losers.
Very respectfully.
L. o. PRALE,
Supt. OF Augusta Co. Schools
July LIFTS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-08-01
The Japanese Victory.

Japan's success in the first engage
ment of the war with China was of con-
siderable Importance. says the Baltl-
more San, and is likely to increase the
war feeling at the Japanese capital.
The action, it appears, occurred OIL
between a squadron of japanese war
ships and fleet of transports convey
ing Chinese soldiers to Corea, under
convey of several Chinese warships.
According to the official statement CIV
en- out at Yokohama the engagement
was due to ''severe provocation" from
the Chinese, which accounts for its
preceding formal declaration OF war.
The result, it is stated, was the capture
of the Chinese warship Tsae Khan and
the sinking of Chinese transport, with
all on board. 1t is added that one of
the largest Chinese ironclads and a
Chinese torpedo cruiser escaped !"
Such is the "official" account from
Japanese sources. Unofficial accounts
report a Chinese gunboat captured and
two transports, the Toonan and kow
Shung, sunk, together with the two or
three thousand soldiers they had on
board. The remainder of the Chinese
fleet of transports, eight or nine in
number, reached the Corean coast and
landed their troops. The fight, such
as it was, was accidental" in the sense
that it was not contemplated by the
japanese government at the present
stage of negotiations, but followed from
what the Japanese commander of the
squadron off Fontao considered often
sive conduct on the part of the Chinese
officer in charge of the fleet of trans
ports. The incident is, therefore, of u
character to be explained away and
ignored should China and Japan be
able by negotiation to reach settle
ment of the main question. The cap
ture of the Corean King and his re-
moval to Japan, with the warm well
come given by the Corean to the Chinese
troops, are facts that indicate broadly
which power is the aggressor in the af-
fair.