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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Gen. Lees Birthday.

REV. DR.. j. WILLIAM JONES ADDRESS.
Last Friday, Stonewall Camp Of Confed
crate Veterans gave the anniversary of
Gen. r. E. Lees birthday a very handsome
celebration, and when It's commander. Maj.
Jed. Hotchkiss, called the assem- hlage TO
order thu Opera House had about as many
within its walls as the building would hold.
1t was a very pretty audience, too, for a large
part of it was composed Of ladies and school
girls. There were more eX Confederate
veterans present than we remember having
seen at any celebration here since the re-
ception Of the 23th n. Y. regiment of vet
Grams many years ago. The Stonewall
Brigade Band was the appropriate organi-
cation to furnish the music and did it well.
Rev. w. J. E. Cox of the Baptist church,
opened the proceedings with prayer.
The centre piece, so to speak. Of the oc-
casion, was the Rev. DR.. j. William Jones,
Chaplain of the University of Virginia,
who was Chaplain Of the 18th Va. during
the war and general evangelist in the
Army of Northern Virginia. He is man
Of powerful build and striking face, now
ornamented with gray moustache which
contrasts strongly with the very youthful
looking face that the ''boys" used to see in
the camps thirty years ago, preaching any
where and everywhere and at any time. for
he did work that would take about half
dozen of the evangelists Of this day-a mis-
sion of hard work, slim and sometimes no
rations, personal peril and no pay. There
is one mistake in that sentence, he did get
pay, high pay, for Gen. Lee thought highly
of him and he had the privilege Of close,
personal acquaintance with Lee.
DR.. Jones lecture was a delightful one,
full of personal "reminiscences Of Lee and
breathing throughout a true appreciation of
the character of the great man and hero.
His familiarity with the man while living,
and his free access to his papers when dead,
by permission of the family, render him the
best equipped lecturer on the memory Of
Lee, of this day, as his audience soon found
out.
After the conclusion of DR.. Jones lee
ture: which was FASTENED by the fact that
he had to take the train for Charlottesville
where he was to lecture that night before
another camp Of Veterans on the same sub
ject, MI. J. Morton Fultz recited 1.-THE
Sword of Lee,'' which was deservedly
applauded.
After benediction by Rev. DR.. Boyd of
the Methodist church, the assemblage dis
persed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Greenville Items.

reported for the Staunton VINDIcAToR.l
GREENvILLE, Jan. 24.-Mr. and Mrs
B. F. McClung are both i'll at this time.
Miss Clara B. Palmer, Greenville's star
pianist, after spending several days at
Bue9a Vista, went Friday to Baltimore to
spend the winter. She will give a concert
in Washington in short time. She ex-
poets to go to Europe next fall to complete
her studies.
Mr.. Howard Burnett. conductor on the
G. & o. r. r., is here.
Mr.. McNeer, the energetic canvasser for
the Kalamazoo Plow Co., has gone home to
Ohio.
The blowing for corn is nearly all done,
and farmers are now shipping their wheat
and hay.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
The 7ih District Convention.
S. s. TURNER OF WARREN, GETS IT.

S. s. TURNER OF WARREN, GETS IT.
A telegram from Harrisonburg at 8
O'Clock last night says the Democratic
convention which has been in
session there since Tuesday. would run till
very late last night. Basil Gordon of Rap
pahannock and Ammi Moore of Clarke had
been dropped, and the 10th ballot last night
Stools. S. Turner Of Warren, 1861; M.
l.. Walton of Shenandoah, 141a; Micajah
Woods of Albemarle, %. Woods would be
dropped after the next ballot. 1t takes 1855
votes to nominate
Loter.-Turner was nominated on the
Goth ballot.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
The Corhett- Mitchell Prize Fight.
CoRBErT, THE AMERICAN. WINS IN THREE

CoRBETT, THE AMERICAN. WINS IN THREE
ROUNDS.
Yesterday crowds were gathered around
the bulletin board at the Virginia Hotel, on
which the proprietor, Mr.. j. G. Scheffcr,
had placed private bulletins received from
the Corbett- Mitchell prize fight at Jackson
vile. Florida. Judge Call having granted
them, the two men entered the ring at 2:20
P. NJ. About 1900 persons were present.
Both men were in good condition, but
Charlie Mitchell looked diminutiye beside
Jim Corbett.
1st round-Corbett led with left on
Mitchell's chin; they clinch, exchange body
blows and Jim reaches Charles left eye
heavily, Mitchell reaches the ribs; another
exchange and Mitchell clinches; Mitchell
in on Corbett's neck and Jim lands right
and left just as time was called.
Mitchell landed a good budy blow. Hon
ors easy in first round; looks as if it was to
he wicked fight.
I'd round.-A wild exchange and clinch.
Corbett upper-cuts his man as they come
together. Mitchell lands hard on ribs and
as Mitchell came in Jim caught him on the
mead staggering him. Corbett upper-cuts
Mitchell again and lands with right on
Charles ribs; Mitchell reaches Corbett s
chin. A sharp rally with Corbett having
ali the best OF 1t. Mitchell got III twice on
Corbett's neck. Then jim floorel his man.
The gong saved Mitchell.
Third and last round.-Mitchell rather
groggy. Corbett rushed at him swinging
right and left heavy ON MITCHELL neck.
Charlie Mitchell went down. He took the
full time to rise. Corbett then rushed at
him like tiger. Mitchell clinehed but
Corbett threw him off and foored him with
a stiff facer. Again Mitchell took all the
time to rise and when he advanced towards
Corbett the latter swung his right with
deadly effect on Mitchells nose. Mitchell
reelsd and fell on his face helpless.
Referee Kelley counted l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 4.
8 and 8 and said g Mitchell is knocked out. -
He was carried to his corner in a helpless
condition. The referee declared Corbett
winer Of the 800 600 purse and champion
of the world" Mitchells face was cover
ed with blood. 1t was all Corbett' S battle
though Mitchell made a show in the first
round. Neither men shook hands after the
fight though Referee Kelley as ked them to
do it,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Starting Up.

A letter from Steeles Tavern to the
Rockbridge News says: Zone of the well
come signs of returning prosperity in this
neghborhood, is the starting Of the Vesu-
vius Plow Works, after shut down OF
several months. They have not full force
of hands, but are making about 6,00O lbs OF
castings per week."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Hastings Court.

In the Hastings court last week Robt
Slope and George Reynolds, tried by jury
for stealing box Of tobacco from the Val
ley depot, were each fined SIS.
VIM. Smith, tried by jury for striking
Sarah Branaman with rock, was given
six months in jail.
Arthur Gregory, tried by jury for LARGE
ny, was acquitted of the charge.
Gilmore Britt confessed Judgment fer a
fine of $50 Oh an indictment for assault.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Reelection of Judge Grattan.

Judge Chas. Grattan of the Hastings
Court of Staunton, was re- elected by the
legislature on Wednesday without OPPOSE
tion. He was nominated in the Senate by
Mr.. Echols,. and in the House by MI. Koi-
ner. His reelection will be gratifying to
his friends as a deserved tribute to a just
Judge and esteemed citizen.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Change in The C. & O. Schedule.

A new schedule as regards two local
trains is in effect on the G.. & 0. Ry. The
local that left for Richmond at $3.50 A. M.
is discontinued, as is the local that came
from Chariot tesville at 7:2o P. NJ. Now.
a local comes from Clifton Forge daily, ex-
cept Sunday, at 1915 A. NJ. and Stays here
until 200 P. NJ. when it goes on to Rich
mond. All other passenger trains are
unchanged.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Excursion to the National Capital.

On Thursday, February 9Th, the B. & O.
Ky. will run an excursion from Lexington
to Washington city. 1t will leave Staun-
ton at 7:22 A. M. and 2:41 P. NJ, tickets
good for either train, round trip, 1914.
The Tickets are good for ten days.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Rehabilitation of the Chamber of
Commerce,

Col. J. G. Shields, who has been engaged
FOR two weeks past in canvassing for mem
bers for the Chamber of Commerce, has met
with most encouraging success as reward
of bis indefatigable work. He has, as we
predicted, set the institution on it's feet
again, with every prospect OF long and
prosperous life. Last nights meeting of
the Chamber was held at which Col. S.
handed in the following list of old members
and new members, IS in all, and the num-
Der and character of the membership should
give our people every assurance OF the
future usefulness of the Chamber
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Mrs. JarIeY's Wax Works.

Among the few entertainments whose at
traction is perennial, Mrs. Jarley's Wax
Works stands among the first. Tonight,
Mrs. farley will be at the Opera House for
the benefit of Trinity church. AS Prof.
A. w. Hawks takes the part of the ever
attractive show woman, and as many of the
"wax figgers'' are to represented by some
of the prettiest young ladies Of Staunton,
we feel safe in saying that there will be
large audience. Tickets soc down stairs
and 35 cents in gallery, no reserved seats.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Social Events.

Mrs. Henry D. Peck and Miss Peck were
at home to their friends last Tuesday after
noon, and about so ladies awaited them
selves of the delightful weather to call, and
were welcomed by Mrs. Peck assisted by
Mrs. Fred. Eliinger. The spacious halls
and parlors were thrown together, large
wood fires burned in the fire places, and
with the light from many lamps and can
dies caused the darkened house to be
brightly illuminated. The refreshment
room was presided over by Miss Peck as
sisted by Mrs. Halter Henkel, where salad,
crackers, olives, coffee and Russian tea
were served.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. A. J. Dab
ney of North Augusta street, gave a high
tea from Alto O'Clock. She was assisted
in receiving by Mrs. McH. Holiday, Mrs.
w. r. Tyree and Miss Lena Bell. In the
refreshment room Miss Susie Cochran pre-
sided at the coffee table and the mattresses
were Misses May Dabney and Janet Bell,
and Miss Lewis of Charleston, w. Va. The
house was darkened and the tables were
decorated with bouquets of white and red
carnations.
Last evening from to o'clock, Mrs.
W. 2. Tams and her sister, Mrs Richard
P. Bell. gave high tea at the residence of
tho latter on West Frederick street.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Taken to the Cours of ADpeais.

Judge Grattan on Saturday decided that
the Y persons who had gniied their de-
sire to withdraw their names from the local
option petition. had the right so to'do
This reduced the number of names
of petitioners to 1858, one short of
the number required to call an election.
The Judge therefore dismissed the petit
ton.
The Drys will take the matter to the
Court Of Appeals and ask a writ of man
damus to compel Judge Grattan to order
an election.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
MARRIED.

MARRIED
CLARK-HAkRIS-At Thinking Spring manse,
Jan. 18th, by Rev. G. " Finley, ID. D., Albert
b. Clark to Miss Mary E. Harris.
SMILEY-Near Spottswood, JAN llth.
by Rev. ]. M. Schreckhiss, John D. Beard OF
Rockbridge county, to N ISIS Rebecca A. Smi-
ley of Augusta county.
SHULI4-PL Eek ER.-At Messy Creek, Jan, II.
by Rev. L. H. Paul Samuel Shut of near Mill
nesville, to Mss Sallie Picker
SMITH-CLEME NTS-In Stanton, Jan. 25 at
the home of w. J. Clements, the brides father,
by Rev. j. ID. Donovan, ] ohm d. Smith to Miss
Ida Clements.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
A Guaranteed Family at Lewisburg.

A letter was received here on Tuesday
from Lewisburg, w. Va, asking that an
experienced female smallpox nurse, white
OIL colored. he sent there. 1t appears tn at
just as the four OF five cases of smallpox
that occurred there had gotten all right, a
colored boy in the employ of Hon. Robert
f. Dennis took it and was sent to the coun-
'ty hospital Mr.. Dennis family have been
quarantined by the town authorities for 81
days, and they want nurse in case the
smallpox should appear among them.
Circuit Court.
Judge Mclaughlin on Monday, in the
case Of Lightner admir-. as. Basic City
Mining, Manufacturing and Land Co.,
rendered his decision confirming the sale of
the Bare ore bank to Western party and
the Brandon Hotel to E. A. Watson.
In the case of Bibb Ell ais. Us. Braxton,
trustee-the Waynesbcro Mill case-the
court declined to enter decree at this
time ordering sale of the mill.
The judge adjourned court Tuesday and
left to open court at Harrisonbnrg.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
Died.

WEIFOBD-At her home on North Augusta ST.,
Jan. 10th, Miss nancy e. Wexford, aged sixty
four years.
O'MEARA-At the home of her son-in law,
Edward Dore, Augusta county, Jan. 18th. Mrs.
Margaret @ Meara, aged ninety years, native
of County Tippsrary. Ireland.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
A VAR COPY " THU TIID|CIToR,

WAR PRICES IN CONFEDERATE MONEY
THE FIRMS DOING BUSINESS THIRTY
YEARS AGo--WAR NEWS-ELOoUENT
RECOGNITION OF A CHRISTMAS DINNER
FROM THE LADIES OF CHURCHvILLE-
STRUGGLES OF THE CONFEDERATE
FASTING AND PRAYER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
@. A. GLADK f..

It is our intention to close our Branch House
on Augusta street, on the lst of February
We would like to sell all the goods that are ii
that store at present, so we will offer from now
until February LIST, every SATURDAY AFTER
NOON and every SATURDAY NIGHT, this
stock at AUCTION, as before. All goods put
up will be sold regardless Of price.
Attend all these auctions and you will make
money by it.
G. A. GLADKE,
n.y AucTl0NEER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26
MARK E Us.
GRAIr! MARKETS.

R1rHMoNp I. Jan 2 .-~Wht at longberry ,6sas6ia;
mixed, 62aesls; shor berry, Da5S NO z red o'a
g5h. Corn White irginia 4la IA: No. 2 white,
4sI5a44; No. mixed 42a43.
RALrIMoRE en-. A.-Flour Gull. Wheat dull;
No. red spot 63s aG1; Jan. 6sS4 6l; Feb. ID; May
IS: milling wheat BY sample, dis765. Corn strong;
mixed spot 10; ia H. 2; FEB A.: March 4224; May
Asi5 hid. Southern. corn by .alaple iGaf2 do on
grade 401aa42
CH1cAco. Jan. M,-Wheat May delivery 81;
July, 65N.
LIVE STOCK MA2kE TS.
BALTIMORE CAr1 LIE Mark GT, January 49,
Prices of Beef Cattle this wce], ranssd Us follows
Best 81 on 4oo
Generally rated first que lii y... 4 II 40
Medium or good fair quail y.... o.oJ g sou
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen ana
Cows ........................."2 .00 2o0
OF the cattle received o0i caEic from Virginia
The quality or the offerings this week is an I'M
proyement over that Of last week Ihefe are
more if not better tops and good butcher eattle'
and fewer of the common grade. Tops held their
own fairly well, but other 81 AIDES were la4c on
the latter decline being near the close OF the
market.
Mich Cows-The market is quiet and dull at
unchanged rates. Quotations at $20as40 per
head
Veal Calves-Good calves are in fairly good de-
mand. Quotations at o14aGlac per Id.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 22-The receipts OF nogs are
some {, 1000 head lsss than they were last week
butseem to be about equal 10 the demand, Which
is only fair. Prices are O shade easier tnah they
were last Monday, but a small fraction better
than lat er in the week. We quote: Light hogs
at 75aS6 per 10O lbs gross, the latter figure Tor
light Western; heavy hogs S550as5.SO; roughs,
sows and stays s4.25aS5 per 100 lbs; good light
nearby country hogs S5.6oas5.75 per 100 lbs gross
BALTIMORE. Jan, 22.-Both sheep and lambs
are off nc since last Thursday. We quote the
range for sheep at 2laa3lac per ID gross, and
few extra at SIC. Lambs 5aAilc per Id gross, and
few extra at 4lac.
RICHMOND, Jan. 2)-The following pricesrule
In the cattle market this week per hundred lbs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-01-26

mum VI ~ u oO1oal, te1tO CopS wi
nelius Nett, Jacob Michael of near Mt.
Scion, Abner Blair of Dry River were do
ing well III prison except they were frost
bitten. John Litten was not a soldier but
was citizen captured by Sheridan's raid
ers. Peter Bright, also citizen, captured
on Long Glade, was in Fort McHenry.
The following paragraph explains itself
''Sad Fate-A. l.. Shiffiett, Co. A 56th Va
Regiment, and Frank Sullivan, Co. D 34th
Va. Regiment, were shot near this place on
Thursday last at 2 2. M, agreeably to the
finding OF the Military Court of the I'd
Corps. We learn that the charges against
them we've desertion and robbery.''
Col. Asher w. Hartman of the 18th Va
cavalry, captured in July, 1868. and sent to
Johnson's Island, had just been paroled and
returned home, but in badly shattered
health.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO THE LADIES
OF CHURCHvILLE.
The ladies of Cnurchville had sent to the
SD Va. Regiment of Pegram's Brigade,
then camped near Petersburg, provisions
for their Christmas dinner. An address
to the ladies in recognition Of the act, was
prepared Oh behalf Of the SD by Capt. G.
B. Conner and the late DR.. John Lewis. 1t
is an eloquent production and the following
is its conc fusion:
'sIt is a matter of great consolation to know
that you sympathize with us in our hard for
tunes, and that your anXieties Will follow US
wherever the stern fate of war may bear us
1t strengthens our resolution to continue te
tread the path of glory and to adhere. even in
the greatest fatigues of the march and the
worst hazards of battle. firmly to our deter
mination to put forth the very best efforts Of
which we are capable to save you, ourselves
and our country from the disgrace of subju.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-08-04
HE GOT THE QUARTER.
Ride That Proved Quite Expensive for
the Driver of the Stage.

A Ride That Proved Quite Expensive for
the Driver of the Stage.
DIR. Samuel G. Dixon, well-known
scientist of the Quaker city, told
Philadelphia Record man an amusing
story of a scene witnessed in New
York the other day while riding in
Fifth avenue stage. ga lady gave the
driver coin,' said Mr.. Dixon, s'and
received change for twenty-five cents.
She informed the driver that she had
given him fifty cents, but the jehu
wouldn't have it that way, and the
woman had simply to lose twenty-five
cents. A moment or two later, how
ever, a well-dressed, highly respectable
looking male passenger, with a rather
pallid face and physique by no means
athletic looking, rendered the lady a
quarter and said he had seen the whole
transaction and knew she was being
swindled. IN get it back said he;
you take it, After some persuasion
the woman was induced to take the
money, and shortly afterward she and
all the other passengers except myself
and the man who had produced the
cash left the bus. When we arrived
at the end of the line the stranger
walked up to the driver, and, in court
eous, but firm tones, said: Il saw that
lady gave you half doll ar. 1 give her
the quarter and 1 want you to give it
to me-
ga volley of oaths was the only an
swer, which, however, was cut short by
a well-directed blow from the fist of
the passenger and the driver went
down. He got up with another shower
of profanity and made for his assail-
ant, but promptly went down again,
the blow this time landing full on the
jaw. When the driver got up the sec
ond time he gave up the quarter. But
the passenger wasn't through yet.
I've split my gloves on your face he
he said, and I want two dollars and
fifty cents to buy a new pair Refusal
brought another punch, and again the
driver measured his length He didn't
want any more, but gracefully handed
his puncher the demanded two dollars
and fifty cents. I ascertdined after
wards that the gallant passenger was
Billy Edwards, the ex-prize fighter,
and the other drivers are, I under
stand, still chatting their associate on
his encounter and its results"
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-08-04

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it free. Call on the advertised drug
gist and get trial bottle, free. Send
your name and address to H. E. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get sample box of
DIR. Kings New Life Pills free, as we'll
as copy of Guide to Health and House.
hold Instructor, free. Ali of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Sold by Snipes & Kinersly.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-08-04
EdIson,s Ingenuity.

Thomas A. Edison on one occasion
had on table in his home an aquarium
in which wcrc number of gold fish.
Each fish had in some way been made
to swallow a small lamp connected
with dynamo by hair-lilze wire
passing out of its mouth. When the
current was turned on the fish pre-
sented ~trange appearance. The
light made their bodies transparent
and showed all the minute details of
their anatomy.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-08-04

Kenneth Bazemore lad the good for
tune to receive small bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera, and Diarrhea
Remedy when three members of his
family were sick with dysentery. This
one small bottle cured them all and he
had some left which he gave to Geo. w.
Baker, prominent merchant of the
place, Lewiston. N. c., and it cured
him of the same complaint. When
troubled with dysentery, diarrhGa, collie
or cholera morbus, give this remedy a
trial and you will be more than pleased
with the result. The praise that natur-
ally follows its introduction and use has
made it very popular. 25 and so cent
bottles for sale by BIakely & Houghton,
druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1894-08-04

VOLUMES COULD BE WRITTEN,
Sled with the testimony of women
Who have been made well and
strong by DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription.
It's a medicine that's made es-
pecially to build up women's
strength and to cure women's all
ments-an invigorating, restorative
tonic, soothing cordial, and bracing
nervine purely vegetable, nom
alcoholic, and perfectly harmless.
For all the functional derange-
ments, painful disorders, and chronic
weaknesses that afflict womankind,
the "Favorite " Prescription is the
only guaranteed remedy.
It's a legitimate medicine that
corrects and cures. If it doesn't
benefit or cure, you have your
money back.
1t mast have been the medicine
for most women, or it couldn't be
sold on any such terms.
Isn't it likely to be the medicine
for yoat9
Sold bydruggists everywhere.