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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
J.C. BISHOP,
Successor to /. Witt & Son,
IS e. MAIN STREET, sTAUNrON, VA.
april 17-tf
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ELEcTIoN-MAY 23rd, 1895.
FOR cOMMONwEALTH,s ATTORNEY.

10 the Voters of augusta County:
respectfully announce myself a candidate
FOR reelection to the office of Commonwealth
Attorney. Thanking you for your generous
support in the past twelve years and promis-
ing, If reelected, TO discharge my duties to the
pest or my ability, fairly and impartially, yet
firmly, solicit your votes.
april N-tde MEADE +. WHITE.
I'O THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY, here
\ Dy announce myself a candidate for the
ONCE OF Commonwealth IS Attorney for the
county OF Augusta. Election, May % 1896 I
promise. if elected, to discharge the duties OF
the off1ce faithfully, fearlesSly and conscien-
tlousIy, respectfully solicit your support in
my behaf. Very respectfully,
april N-tde JNO a. ALEXANDER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

vestr, men OF Emmanuel Church.
At meeting of the CONGREGATION of En-
manuel Episcopal church on Monday, the fol
lowing Vestrymen were elected
Robert W Burke George NJ. Harrison. H
w. Hilleary H. NJ. McIlhanv, Berkeley Min
or, B. L PartIow, Alex. F. Robertson, Thomas
D. Ransom. James II Skinner. P. B. Sublett
w. 2. Tams. Joseph B. Woodward.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

Judge VIM. s. Barton, of the Circuit
Court of Stafford county. has refused
new trial to Charles Morganfield, the
Aqua Greek train-robber, and his case
will now be taken to the Court of APP
peals.
The Virginia Democratic Association
of the District of Columbia has declar-
ed itself in favor of both gold and sill
yer standards for coinage of money.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
FOR TREASURER.

Tothe Voters'efsAugustd County:
Iannounce myself candidate for re-elec-
ton to the-ofhce of COUNTY TREASURER at the
May election, and respectfully ask your sup
port Ehave done my best to perform the
duties OF the office faithfully for the past
twelve, years, and, if elected, will use my best
effOrtStO that end in the future
Very respectfully,
mar 2I-tde ]. N. MCFARLAND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
Kindergarten Talk,

The ladies of the City Mission having in
contemplation the establishment of Kinder
garten school for the benefit of little children,
especially of the poor induced Mrs. Louise
Pollock, of Washington city, the pioneer of
that mode of instruction to come here and
give her mode of teaching the little children
which she did on Monday night in the audi
forum OF the Y. M c. A. TO an interested
audience chiefly composed of. females. She
showed the many advantages, mentally,
physically, and morally. of such schools, and
gave many illustrations of the simple, but
effectual manner in which they are taught
important things whilst they are only con-
scious of play ard amusement, and never
feel that they are performing any tasks.
At the Rockingham Republican convent on
held in Harrisonburg last Saturday for coun-
| ty officers all the present incumbents with
the exception OF p. II. Donovan for Commits
sioner of Revenue for Linyille district were
nominated as follows
rison.
| For Sheriff, A. V. Lam. tN.
| For Treasurer, P. w. Reherd.
For Commissioners of the Revenue: (Centra
district), q. N. Earman, (Ashby district, P.D
Byerly; (Stonewall district). J. n. Mauzy
| (Plains district, w. H. Zirkle; CLinyille dis
trict), P HI. Donovan. All of these are pres
ent incumbents except Donovan.
| c. NJ. Keezel made good fight for Com
monwealth's Attorney and was only defeated
by votes. C. D. Harrison, the present incum
bent won, but it was Pyrrhus victory. Ii
this contest, in view of the circumstances, thu
| defeated gained more than the victor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
No more shocking exhibition of
heartless cruelty was ever made by a

utdTII0S5 CTU6IGy was VV6T IIttUe ny d
'nerciless lawyer in court of justice
than that presented in the trial of an
accused minister before the New York
Methodist Conference at Kingston on
tuesday. The fact that young wo-
,uan. fearfully accused, was driven to
An extraordinary, harsh and humiliat
lug test to prove her honor and integ
rity should have brought blush to
the face of every man responsible for
the shameful proceeding. When
Christian clergymen are capable of
compelling an act so heartless we may
cease to wonder at the ZACH of mercy
and sympathy in other tribunals
~ Y. Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

Rev. Mr.. Lansing has learned an aw
full lesson. He will not forget it, hut
as he is now out of harms way the
only connection with it that concerns
the public is that it may serve ASA
warning to other preachers of the Ian
sing type. They will learn from it
something of the temper of the public
which, owing to the Righteousness of
the ministers of this kind. has risen
against them. The incident, there
fore, can not be looked upon as ''un-
fortunate" as some newspapers have
termed RichmOrd State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, March 2srd, 1885,
Blunt II. II.
VS..
Viola Carter.
All persons interested in this cause will TAKE
NOTICE. that in pursuance OF a decree of the
Circuit Court OF Augusta county, entered in
said cause on Dec 18th, 1884, ! shall, at my Of
flee in Stanton, Va, on
Friday, the goth day of April, 1895,
proceed to take, state. and settle the following
account
lst. OF the amount due to the plaintiff under
the lien claimed by him.
End. OF the liens binding the land stated in
the order of their priority.
3rd. OF any other matters deemed pertinent,
etc.
II. z. r. NELSON
Commissioner In Chancery.
Patrick & Gordon, p. q.
mar27-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
Basic City Election.

At the locaI-option election at Basic City on
Monday license to sell liquor was carried by
majority of q out of vote of 225.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

Col. Battyre, of the British army,
was killed while leading retreat be-
fore force of hostile natives on the
Punjkor river, in Northern India.
1t is reported that the Cuban insur-
gents were routed by the government
troops ID the province Of Santiago and
that the insurgent brigadier-general
FlOcrombet was killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
RrMARx PRopHrr1c OF HIS OWN

A REMARK PROPHETIC OF HIS Own
DEATH Lancaster. Pa, April 10
samuel f Kaine, we'll known young
farmer of East Donegal township, was
driving along road in that place last
evening, when his horse became unruly
and he got out of the vehicle and
climbed tree to get switch. He re-
marked to W. W. Fackler, who ac-
companied him, that he supposed he
would fall down and break his neck.
When he had assembled about fifteen
feet he slipped and fell, striking on his
head, fulfilling his prophecy of a mo
ment before. His neck was broken
and he was instantly killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
Assignment of Charles r. Jesse,

On Wednesday last. Charles F. Jesser Con-
t ctioner and baker on Frederick street. made
deed of assignment for the benefit nf his
creditors to Harry H. Bease. The liabilities
are about $1,000 and the estimated assets
about S5 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
staunton Markets.

SrAUNToN.V A., April 18th, 1895.
There are but few changes this week.
Wheat is now quoted at 66 cts. firm. There
has been an advance in the price of coal-oil
which is now quoted at 10 to Is cts, a rise of
4 cts since last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more prompt.
adapting the worlds best products t.
the needs of physical being, will attest
tile value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive, effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval OF the medica!
profession, because it acts on the hid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak,
e,,ing tl,am and it's perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
tistss in SOC and 81 bottles. but it is MAN.
lsiaetari by the California FIJI: Syrup
Go only whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
A Preachers Fatal Mistake.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 15.-Rev.
J. NJ. Jessup, an aged primitive Bap-
fist preacher, while delivering his ser
mon at Sandy Ridge, Ala, yesterday,
suddenly fell to the floor In spasms
and died with his awe stricken con
gregation about him. 1t afterwards
developed he had in his pocket lot OF
strychnine on breadcrumbs to poison
English sparrows that infested his
yard. He was also in the habit of
carrying sugar in his pocket on Sun
DAYS to clear his throat for his sermon.
He took the strychnine by mistake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
President Cleveland and DIR. Lansing.

Boston, April 11---As an outcome of
the apology made by DR.. Lansing III
the Cleveland episode. Boston citi-
zen felt that some fellow-townsman
ought to call upon DIR. Lansing and de-
mand an apology for the apology he
made. With this end in view, an offer
to demand such an apology and proper
reparation was forwarded to the Presi-
dent, and to day the following reply
was received =
Washington, d. c., April 11.-While
ing that his further punishment should
be left to his conscience and the con-
tempt of his neighbors and the Ameri-
can people.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
FOR CONSTABLE.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Constable OF Beverly Manor District, at the
election to take place on thursday, May 23rd,
1895. Ii elected Will discharge the duties of
the office 60 the best OF my ability.
Very respectfully,
feb 13-tde P. CLINE.
To the Voters of Beverly Manor District:
am hereby announce myself candidate
for re- election to the ONCE of Constable and II
elected promise to discharge the duties Of the
Of1ce in the future as l have in the past.
Thanking my friends for their past support,
and soliciting their continued support in the
election to be held May z5rd next, / am, very
respectfully, JOHN d. RODGERS.
mar 43-tde
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARX EFT,
THURSDAY. April 18th, 1895.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been less ac
tive than last week and values some Is to %
cents easier on the medium. and common
grades and but little, if any, on the tops. The
quality averaged about as good as that of last
weeks offerings. Prices OF beef cattle this
week ranged as follows:
Best. Observation-Disclosures. 37(d6 90
Generally rated first quality. 00d5 81
Medium or good fair quality 50G4 62
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
| COWS..... 40 ID
OF the cattle received 545 came from Virgin
ia.
Mich Cows.-Trade is fair and values with
out material change from last week, at S20a
s35 each. and extra at $t0a45, . few only at the
latter figure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

During the heavy storm at Alliance.
Ohio, Friday night millions OF angle
worms fell. making the pavements 20
slippery that it was nearly impossible
to walk on them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

We are indebted to Rev. Job Turner for q
copy of the Galveston (Texasl News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

At present the prospect of a fine fruit
crop in Virginia is first class, and if
Jack Frost will just behave himself
reasonably from this on the people will
be able to make up for the failure of
last year-Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
Election of vesrrvman.

At the meeting held on Monday by the Con-
gresation of Trinity Episcopal church the fol
lowing Vestrymen were elected
DR.. B. NJ. Atkinson, Captain F. B. Berkeley.
DR.. B, Blackford. Major I. G. Elder, P. Il.
Trout, Major H. NJ. Bell, DR.. A. M. Henkel,
A. F. Kinney. w. A. Burnett Captain H. w.
Holt James Ker ST. and C. C. Wheat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17

The marriage of Mr.. James E. Lamb to
Miss Fannie K. B. W. Wiseman will take
place at Spottswood to-day Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
Country Produce.
Groceries. Etc.

BACoS-coutry. see country produce.
Western, canvas hams. .................- !
lnnrr cIpo1 Cf1pc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET. |

SWINE-The market is by no means active
to-day The receipts are about 700 head in ex
cess Of last weeks numbers. and prices are
about 25 cents per 100 lbs higher than they
were then. Quotations range at $3.50 to S. s.
for good to prime Western and for extra
prime $5.75 per 100 lbs gross: nearby hogs
those from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Vir-
ginia-530aS5.50; roughs 3T5a$4.50 per 100 lbs
gross. Receipts IL $40 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-Trade is generally quite
slow. Spring lambs only show fair degree OF
activity Sheep sell at 2a44 cents, Fall lambs
3Ka54 cents, Spring lambs GaSH cents per lb
gross.
VEAL CALvES-There Is a fairly good trade
reported for yeals. Prices 4ha5H cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-17
uAI.TIMORR LIVE STOCK MARKET,

MONDAY. AprlI I5th. $50. 7
BEEvES.-Receipts for two days. 4,270 head; u
cars on sale: active: good steers steady; all
other offerings 0al5c highAr native steers,
poor to good S0aS6. Texans and Colorados
Elsa 565, oxen Ly0aS525, bulls 2.SOaSS.40, dry
cows 75aS4 European cables quote Ameti
can steers at uAaI2H cents, dressed weight;
refrigerator beef at % al0 cents per lib. No ex-
ports to-day.
CALvEs-Receipts for two days 4,175 head;
fairly active, but &c lower; veals, poor to
prime ,aS5.50 per 100 lbs.
SHEEP AND tAMBs-Receipts for two days
Is 262 head; 1000 on sale; sheep steady; lambs
opened slow and closed fairly active and
higher; unshOrn sheep, poor to prime 3hOa
Is Is; unshorn lambs. common to choice 4.50a
So, clipped do ordinary to fancy 4.50aS5.25.
HoGs.-Receipts for two days l2,511 head;
firm at 5.30a 1896.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-14
Actors as klcptomnniacs.

Theatrical people," remarked q
well-known hotel man, have some
very peculiar fads. One of them
the NEST annoying to us in our bust
ness-is the carrying off of small art
icles that are of no earthly use to
them-towcls, spoons and similar ar
ticles. They seem to maize collections
Of these rs they go around the country,
and Il great deal of pride is manifested
by those who can show the largest
assortment bearing the monogram Of
the hotels from which they We're TAX
en-. l know some of the members Of
the profe sion that could go into the
hotel business on very short notice,
us far as the spoon feature of the
equipment is conccrned."-Columbus
DiSDatch.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-14

that that stability is an imperative condi
tion Of sound money.
mo government, no human contrivance
or act Of legislation has ever been able t.
hold the two metals together In free coin
age, at a ratio apprcciaDly different from
that which Is established In the market,
Of the world"
a lengthy argument against the theory
OF the governments power to maintain the
value OF silver follows, on we'll known
lines and the value of a safe and stable
currency is enlarged upon In general terms.
The message closes as follows:
II have vcntured to express myself on
this subject with carnestncss and plain.
ness of speech, because l cannot rid myself
of the belief that there turks in the PROPOSE.
ton for the free coinage Of silver, so strong
ly approved and so enthusiastically uuvo-
Gated by q multitude of my couutrymen,
n serious menace to our prosperity and an
insiduous temptation Of our people to wall
der from the allegiance they owe to public
and private integrity. 1t Is because I do
not distrust the good faith and sincerity
of those who press this scheme that l
have ilnperfectly. but with zeal, submitted
my thoughts upon this mOmcntous subject.
l cannot refrain from begging them to re-
examine their views and beliefs IN the light
of patriotic reason and familiar experience
and to weigh again and again the consc-
quences Of such legislation as their efforts
have invited. Even the continued agita-
ton of the subject adds greatly to the diff
culties Of a dangerous financial situation al
ready forced upon US.
'In conclusion, l especially entreat the
peoples representatives in the congress-,
who are charged with the responsibility OF
inaugurating measures for the safety and
prosperity Of our common country, to
promptly and effectively consider the Ills
Of our critical financial sht. l have
suggested a remedy which lny judgment ap-
proves. desire, however, to, assure the
congress that l am prepared to cooperate
with them In perfecting any other measure
promising thorough and practical relief and
that l will gladly labor with them in every
patriotic endeavor to further the interests
and guard the welfare Of our countrymen
whom in our respective places Of duty we
have undertaken to serve.
Grover Cleveland.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-14
CLIMATE.
A Region Of Outdoor Life Decidedly
Favorable to Health.

A Region of Outdoor Life Decidedly
Favorable to Health.
The fastener bred and born at sea
level, has q very vague idea Of that
part of his country, which is. at cloud
height, and he has scarcely any con-
ception of the governing climate of
such a section. The purely pictures
que appeals to the tourist. and he
gives hardly IL thought, surely not a
serious me-, to the high altitude Sec
ton through which he passes.
The Adirondacks have accomplished
wonderful temporary healings and
permanent cures for certain pulmon-
airy troubles, vet their beneficial re-
suits do not compare in extent with
those OF that section which lies at an
altitude varying from $500 to 5000
feet above the sea, known as the high
and dry Rocky Mountain belt, whose
heart is Colorado.
From a statistical comparative
weather bureau report little idea could
be formed of this climate, for in these
comparative statements the dry and
raritied condition Of the air is not full
~ appreciated. The dominant feature
of this high altitude is light, dry and
electrical atmosphere, with its abund-
ant sunshine and clear weather. This
is true of all eason at the 6,OOO-foot
level, for while rain falls in torrents
for an hour nearly every day during
May, June, July and August. the sun
always shines the rest Of the day, and
ten minutes after the rain has ceased
the sandy roads are dry, and the air
does not retain moisture. Ater these
months not a drop of water falls from
the cloudless sky, and snow storms
are few and light.
The mercury occasionally drops to
20 degrees below zero during winter
nights and rises to 60 degrees in the
shade the following morning, while
in summer. although a blanket is al
ways a nightly necessity, the Their
mometer often registers 90 degrees
during the day, and the heat of the
sun is always intense. These ex-
tremes are much less keenly felt than
they would be at. sea level, owing to
the dryness of the air.
It is q region of out-of-door life,
where regaining health is a business.
Thousands of beings. whose existence
would be measured by weeks IL they
returned to the dampness of sea level
here ore we'll and active. 1t is true
that some cases Of pulmonary trou-
BILE are not benefited at the 6,OOO-foot
elevation, but either the disease has
advanced so far that the invalid could
not live more than a few weeks in
any climate, or he is affected with
some heart trouble. Cases of the lat
ter sort migrate to an extension Of
this dry belt, which descends into
New Mexico. along the Pocos and
Rio Grande Valleys, where the eleva-
ton is from 1900 to 1000 feet. There
the action of the heart is modified
and the patient is more benefited than
in the higher portions of the Rockies.
New Science Review.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-12-14
Microscopic Writinr.

Some time since a Paris paper of.
fered a prize for the very best speci.
men Of microscopic handwriting, and
several wonderful examples Of skill
rel submitted. The winner was q
man who managed to copy every word
Of two pages of n Large newspaper on
a postal card Of the average size. An.
other candidate, who probably intend,
ed to ingeniously allude to a famous
incident in the history of the discov.
erer Of America, wrote q life Of Col
umbus and a history Of his discover.
les on a common hen egg. One sub.
mitted 10000 words from Coppee'a
novel Henrietta" written on the back
Of a cabinet photograph, and another
3O2 words written on q grain Of com.
mon white corn.-New York CONNER.
cial-Advertiser.