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To Prevent Lynching.

To prevent the lynching of Henry Robinson
colored, who was indicted in Clarke county
for an outrage on Miss Maggie Nails, on the
22nd of June, the Monticello Guards of Char
lottesville were ordered on Monday to proceed
10 Berryville, where the trial was going on. A
special to the State dated Monday, says
Henry Robinson. negro, is on trial here
for attempted rape on respectable white wo-
man. The excitement is intense and mob
has been organized to take him from Jail and
lynch him. The civil authorities are unable
to suppress the mob and the Governor has
been requested to send troops at once
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10
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 prompts.
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of 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 medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver ard Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
. Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. 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, 1895-07-10
Hon. j. l.. Gordon.

At the celebration of the 4th of July by the
Tammany Association of New York City, the
Declaration of Independence was read by
Hon. James L Gordon, who is the brother OF
Hon. A. G. Gordon of Staunton, and remov-
cd from Charlottesville to New York City
where he is practicing law and gaining repu-
tation as brilliant and eloquent speaker. We
regret that he left the State of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10
A Fatal Accident.

AT his home in West End last Wednesday
afternoon whilst Edward Cabell, colored, aged
about 16 years, son of William Cabell, who is
employed at the Chesapeake and Ohio depot,
was cleaning pistol, it was discharged, and
the ball entered his forehead, killing him in
stantly. This is another warning that boys
should not be allowed to have pistols as they
are liable at any time to injure themselves or
others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10
Election of Professors.

AT the meeting of the Board of Visitors of
the University of Virginia last week, the
School of Modern Languages was divided in
to two chairs-the chair of the Romance Ian
guages and the chair of the Teutonic Ian
guages. Professor James A. Harrison. of
Washington ard Lee University, was elected
to the former chair, and Professor William H.
Parkinson TO the latter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

THE LOST CITY OF CIsSA.-Fisher-
men off the coast of the Italian PENN
sula of Istria have frequently discov-
cred that their nets are torn by what
seems to be fragments of submarine
masonry. Accordingly, the city au-
thorities sent down diver to investi-
gate. AT depth of 80 feet he found
himself in a submerged city, with
streets and squares laid out. The
doors and windows of the half ruined
houses were almost hidden by sea-
weed. Archeologists identify this lost
city with tho island and city of Cissa,
which Pliny described, but of which
no trace had been found since the days
of the Caesars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10
a WOMAN WHO WILL WORK

WANTED in every county to introduce the
Celebrated "Hygeia'' Waists for all ages. Thi:
waist supercedes the corset and has received
the unanimous approval of the leading physi
clans of America $500 OUTFIT FREE. Any
energetic woman can make from Sl5 to s5(
weekly. Send for circulars and terms.
HYGEIA MFG CO., 37S Canal St, New York.
april 3-3mos
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WHEN TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms of sickness For
sale in 5Oc and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

ETNA AND VESUvIUS IN ERUPTION.
Naples, July THE crater of Mount
Etna is again pouring forth fire, smoke
and lava. Mount Vesuvius is in a
State of eruption and is reported to be
in worse condition than Etna. The
town of Resina, in South Italy, built
over the ruins of Herculaneum, is
threatened. Villages in the vicinity
of both volcanoes are believed to be in
danger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

A negro woman who applied for a
teachers position in the public schools
of Rhode Island has just been rejected
on account of her color, and a negro
man who applied for membership of the
Blaine republican club, in New York,
has just been rejected for the same rea-
son. But still the republicans of both
Rhode Island and New York persist in
denouncing the democrats of the South
for ostracising negroes-AleG. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10
lawn Party at oakenwoId.

The Young Ladies Guild of Emmanuel
Church will give a lawn party at "Oaken-
wold," Captain Ranson's residence, on Friday
evening July u, beginning at six o'clock.
The public is cordially invited
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

Lieut.. E. M. Blake, fifth regiment of
artillery, United States Army, for
several years stationed at the Virginia
Military Institute as United States
officer, has been recalled to his com
mand by the Secretary of War.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10
Corporation Court.

The July term of this Court commenced
last Friday. In its proceedings we note that
Martin Perry was admitted to practice law
that James J. Foster was appointed guardian
of the minor heirs of RebeccaP. Foster, decd
that James w. Bodley, ]. A. Fauver, e. B
Lipscomb, VIM. r. Knowles and R. L. STRAIT
ton were appointed Trustees of the East End
Chapel, (Methodist.) The wills of Mary Muir
ray and VIM. H. H. Lynn were proven. Alex
Fl. Fultz qualified as police justice of this
city. Sundry accounts against the Common
wealth were allowed, and some minor cases
tried and decided by juries-among the latter
is a case of P. H. Trout vs. S. K. Davis & J. T.
Lightner for 5000, arising out of Basic City
transactions, for which the plaintiff recover
ed verdict, but which was set aside by the
Court yesterday morning To-day the case of
J. G. Kruger VS.. Annie E. Ryan for $4,000
damages is set for hearing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,


SwINE.[Ihere is a small increase in the
number Of the receipts over the limited offer
mgs or last week. The number ON sale is con-
sidered as light and there is an improvements
In values OF about 25c per 100 pounds all
around. Good western hogs sell at 5 70a$5 10:
nneoar-by hogs 40a s. 60. and roughs 3aSi per
lOO lbs gross Receipts 1887 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-There Is a fairly good
trade and better feeling in the market for
both sheep and lambs. Sheep sell at 1Xa3 cts
and a few extra at * cts. Lambs 3Ka44 cts
and extra cts per lb.
VEAL CALvEs.-There Is only a fair trade for
veals at 3Ha5 cts. Roughs 50a$3 so per head.
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, July Sth, 1895. I
BEEvES.-ReceiptS for two days 1900 head: CT
cars on sale; opened active but prices weak
and closed dull and 10c lower all around: ma
tive steers; grass and corn-fed, poor to choice
90aS5 So inferior to strictly prime stillers 10
IS rs, stays and oxen 50a$4 40, bulls 2 4OaS4 III
dry cows l 75a$3. European cables quote
American steers at 10Ka11H cts per h. dressed
weight; refrigerator beef at S1 a9X cts per IN
CALvEs.-Receiptsf for two DAYS 1859 head: on
sale 2,S99 head; prices forced &c higher on light
receipts, but market very slow at advance and
2OO carried over; poor to prime veals 4a$6, but
termilk calves 25aS2 70.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Receipts for two days
0,76O head: on sale TO- 900 head; active; sheep X
Ak higher; lambs 4aHc higher; poor to prime
sheep 50aS3 IS, common to choice lambs 5Oa
Sc.
.HoGs-Receipts for two days 6,763 head;
higher at 3Oa$5 so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

Possibly even the Governor of West
Virginia, now, after the strikers in his
State have prevented the industrious
coal miners there from going to work
for two months, may have begun &c
conceive the idea that the Governor OF
Virginia was not unwise when, by or
dering troops to Pocahontas, he pre-
vented similar condition of affairs in
this State, and that in this, as in all
worth more than a pound of cure
AIe1. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

At the close of President Cleveland's
first term, in March, 1889, the cash
balance was $3.50, 348, 916, and the treas
ury had available 1896, $50, 614 in gold,
or 1896, $3.50. 614 over and above the re.
quired 500, 200, 900 gold reserve; at the
close of President Harrison's admins
tration the gold reserve was 100000
900, and the entire cash balance, in
Guiding the gold reserve, was but 1852,
450,577. Mr.. Cleveland had paid off
$341 ,4SS, 449 of the public debt; Mr..
Harrison $105, 900, 900 less
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

DEATH OF Mr.. r. G.. CAMPBELL
Mr.. R. Granville Campbell of near Oak
Dale, in this county, died as Johns
Hopkins hospital, Baltimore. Saturday
evening. He had a surgical operation
performed the Monday previous, and
thought to be getting on very nicely,
so much so that his daughter, Mrs
Frank G. Ruff, who accompanied him
returned home. Later Bright's dis
ease developed and death quickly fol-
lowed His remains reached here
Monday afternoon and he was buried
in Oxford churchyard at 10 O'Clock
Tuesday morning. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Elhart of Baltimore accompanied the
body to Rockbridge.
Mr. Campbell was born in this coun-
ty sixty-six years ago and was edIcat-
ed at Washington college. He was the
son of James Campbell who formerly
owned the Rockbridge Alum Springs.
He farmed largely in Buffalo district
and was an intelligent and public
spirited citizen and a ruling elder in
Oxford Presbyterian church. He is
survived by his wife and four daugh-
tiers: Mrs. William f. Johnston, Mrs.
Frank G. Ruff and Miss Lizzie Camp
bell of this county, and Mrs. William
w. Ruff of Smythe county.-Rock-
bridge Meas, July 4th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

Frederick Hellmann killed his wife
and four children and himself by gas
asphyxiation in Chicago. He is sup
posed to have been insane.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

Ex-senator Ingalls, is making
speeches and preparing interviews just
as though he were back in the Senate
again. If he docs realize his ambition
he will be great addition to that
body and will offer sharp contrast to
some of the men there who secured
their seats either by the party machin-
cry or because and by means of their
immense wealth. ingalls, has many of
the qualities of true craftsmanship
and as DICTATOR he had no superior in
the Senate when he was a member a
few years ago.-Inde1-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

Secretary Morton has recommended Willis
L. Moore as Mr.. Harrington's successor IN the
weather Bureau. This will give us Moore, if
not better weather.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

Four hundred Cuban insurgents,
under Amador Guerra, were defeated
in two battles in Palma Saltas, Cuba.
Their leader and three lieutenants
were killed, together with sixty men.
The loss of the government troops was
seventeen killed and about the same
number wounded.
Severe storms of wind and rain have
caused considerable damage in various
parts of Austria and at Marbach on the
Danube. Six persons lost their lives
An Irish jury has found Michael
Cleary guilty of manslaughter, because
he burned his wife to death, declaring
her to be witch.
The boiler of the electric works al
Carthagena, Columbia, exploded Fri
day, killing ten persons and wounding
eighteen others.
The real estate assessment in Rich.
mond shows an increase Of 81, t3S, 267
compared with the assessment of 1890
The Kentucky populists in thei1
State convention adopted platform
demanding the free coinage of silver
The Philadelphia Sons of the Revo-
luton made an effort Friday to induce
the mayor of Philadelphia to join them
in opposition to the proposed sending
of the old Liberty bell to Atlanta, Ga.
The mayor said he was in favor of
sending the bell.
DR.. Gilbert J. Palen, of Philadelphia,
who was recently married to Miss Mary
Eleanor Adamson, of Germantown.
Pa, has been sued by Miss Margaret
May Thompson for alleged breach of
promise Of marriage.
The three prisoners charged with
robbing the Springfield Ill) postoffice,
escaped from Ludlow street Jail, in
New York. Postmaster General Viii.
son wrote a caustic letter to the United
States district attorney in New York
and offered reward of 81 900 for the
recapture of the men who escaped.
Horace Hovan, an American bank
robber, was arrested in Germany.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

One of our Richmond contemporaries
insists that Gen. Malone is behind
Haskins Hobson in the latter's "fair
election" movement. Gen. Malone is
not in the habit of playing second fid-
die to anybody in politics, and while
we have no doubt that he will make
use of Mr.. Hobson if the latter can
develop any real strength in his agita-
ton for change in the election law.
we think that when the campaign be-
gins Mr.. Hobson will be behind Ma
hone and the latter will be the actual
leader in any fight that may be made
upon the Democrats. But if reports
be true, the general is more deeply in
terested in controlling the Virginia
delegation to the Republican National
convention next year than he is in
purely local issues.-Inde1-AppeGl.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

Jacob Modlin, lately convicted oil
wife murder in Danvllle, is now a
raving maniac.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

THE GRAIN TRADE-CROPS, &C.

The Cincinnati Price Current of July 4th
says
1.-THE week now closed has developed no
unusual change in the situation of leading
crops. Rains have fallen more or less in
much of the area of prominent crops, and
have been beneficial to corn, potatoes, millet
grass lands, fruit, etc.; without prejudicing
the condition of wheat. The promise of the
corn crop continues high, for the most of the
area, and the possibilities, are now in favor
of large production. In some regions west of
| the Mississippi river the rainfall has been
somewhat successive.
| Harvesting news in regard to winter wheat
| is not yet sufficient in extent to furnish a
basis for reliable calculations as to results in
comparison with prevailing expectations.
The yield is manifestly very irregular, and
quite likely the extent of shortage has been
closely or fully discounted by observers. The
| Price Current finds no occasion for change
in the recent approximations as to the sea-
| sons production. 1t is to be noted that Off
cial calculations appear to have less disparity
as to conclusions than is frequently shown in
such matters.
| From the Northwest the crop information
continues of favorable nature, and the posi-
| ton is more and more assuring as to results.
EThe oats crop returns continue irregular,
| but in many regions in the west quite encour-
aging, so that a fairly good yield may be
counted on, although considerably short of a
| full crop.
If the further progress of the season should
| be attended with favorable conditions the ag-
gregate of agricultural products this season
will be of liberal proportions, the striking
shortage being confined to winter wheat and
| the hay crop-the latter, however. likely to
be made up for by other products. The re-
cent rains have favored the second growth of
grass lands in many places.
| The wheat markets have been unsettled, the
prevailing tendency being moderately to east
er values, with a loss of about 8 cents per
bushel for the week at Chicago. The visible
| stocks of wheat have not been lowered. to a
point in line with general expectations, and
Their extended, although there are grounds
for the view that farmers whose necessities
will not impel immediate sale of the harvest
ed wheat will not be free sellers in the early
part of the season. Stocks of wheat in mill
ers hands are low-and they generally are so,
at this period in the season. The current
ma rketing of both wheat and corn is of limit
ed proportions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

We extract the following from the finan-
cial review of Henry Clews of July 9Th
While immediate conditions seem to favor
a temporary lull in the larger speculative ope-
rations, it is not impossible that events near
at hand may revive the buying movement
sooner than is now anticipated. The recon-
struction proceedings in the bankrupt rail
roads are now making rapid progress, and an
nouncements may be forthcoming at any
moment which would create new excite
ment and bring into the market mass of
stocks that have been tied up pending these
readjusfmeh..ss. Moreover, the corn-crop has
possibilities of proving very ini pert:nt ele-
ment in the value of the stocks of roads serv-
ing the great corn belt. Should that crop
maintain its present promise to the end of the
season, it will pryve a very valuable help
towards the more complete revival of bust
ness throughout the country. To sum up the
matter, while the position of affairs at the
moment seems to tend towards a temporary
lull in speculation and possibly to moderate
fluctuations in prices, yet this position may
quite possibly change for revival of "bulp
activity.
London is no longer leading factor. That
market perceives that New York is now capa-
BILE of taking care of itself and of the foreign
markets at the same time. 1t sees that great
confidence has taken hold upon our people I;
that power commands the confidence Of
London; and Europe may therefore be ex-
pected to follow the drift of our home market
rather than antagonize it so long as it tends to
increase profits upon foreign holdings.
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J.C. BISHOP,
is East Main Street.
iulY LOTT
Staunton Markets.

Staunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STANTON, VA, July 9th. 1896.
The only changes are in eggs, wheat and
hay which are now quoted as follows
Eggs 10 cts. New wheat 65 cts; Old wheat
6s to 70 cts.
Hay-Timothy s11 to 10; Mixed 50 to IL per
tom.
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enuS.

Venus, called the evening star" though it
is not a star, but planet, is the brightest
jewel in the spacious armament on high"
and furnishes an illustration of the truth of
the line of Thomas Campbell, the poet, that
distance lends enchantment to the view, for
it is really rugged with mountains seven
times as high as the highest mountains on the
earth, as the distinguished French astrono-
mer-Flammarion-says it has mountains q
miles in height. How is that for high?"
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BROKEN WING
ADDRESS BY DR.. j. II. KEEZEL.

Ladies and gentlemen and members Of the society,"
1 was asked to write or read something ap-
propriate to the 4th. l am sorry to confess
that l have not written much, am not going
to read much, nor tell you anything new,
but simply refresh your memories with a
little of the old, old story, of the Declaration
of Independence, and the time-honored 4th
And l feel sure that voice the sentiment of
everyone present, when 7 say that there is
something more than ordinarily solemn and
affecting on this occasion. Though it is the
10th anniversary of the Declaration of indie
pendence, time seems to have robbed this day
of none of its glory, nor annihilated any of
the appreciation and gratitude born in the
heart of every patriotic American.
And l especially cong atulate this society, o.
which have the honor to be member for
having assembled for the avowed purpose Of
testifying their regard for the day, ON which
we were declared to be free and independent
people. The day that gave birth to so grand
a nation, the day that gave birth to American
liberty, to prosperity, to free institutions, and
the renown of our country.
think, sirs, it bespeaks our patriotism, a
quality esteemed above all others by an
American, in uniting to celebrate the grand
and historic Fourth around which cluster the
recolections of so many noble deeds.
think it is our duty to cultivate spirit of
patriotism, and indulge in these seasons of
political refreshment, for national recollection
is the foundation of national character. And
for tins it requires no spirited or enthusiastic
speeches; it requires no burst of eloquence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-10

A rather pathetic story comes from
Savannah, Ga. Twenty five years ago
DR.. Brown, a Frenchman, went to
Paris to look after legacy, leaving a
young wife at his home in Savannah.
1t seems that in Paris DR.. Brown quar-
relied with his lawyer and the latter
was murdered. Dr. Brown was sent to
the penitentiary for twenty years. He
was only recently released and return
ed to his old home in Savannah to find
his wife the happy spouse of another,
having been twice married in the in
term. Dr. Brown has gone away sad
dened and Disguised.
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The rotar Assessment IN Augusta

Th following is the result of the new assess
ment of lands and buildings in Augusta coun-
ty, by districts, showing the assessment in
1885, and the decrease:
Dis 1894 1895 Dec.
NJ. River s2,046,554 81, 864 249.0O 1882, 305. 90
Riverhs, 1866 1214, 1920 151, 465 90
Pastures, 6S4226 672, 1854 II, 800 26
N River, 1861 S8 1,136 90 231, 679. 90
B. Manor, 1,6O2, $50 LAS, 431.00 127,029. 90
S. River, 1,700,046 1,463, 636.00 236, 90
The decrease in the towns will raise the to-
tai to 81, $50. sol.
1894 1895 Dec.
Stanton, 50, 24s,343 $2221,O75 $11S,95S
- indicator
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