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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

PRISONER MEETS HIS CAPTOR.-An
incident in the gold brick case was the
meeting Thursday of John Il. Norris,
the detective, and Captain w. A. o.
Cole, of Richmond city. Cole, who was
on Captain Sam McCubbin's staff dur
ing the war, had an experience with
Norris. The latter WIS federal spy
and was playing te egraph operator
under the name of Sam Starr when ar
rested. He was placed in Coles custody
and made his escape while being trans
ferred from one prison to another in
this city. Cole was summoned on a
jury and the two men met at the city
hall and had most interesting chat.
Norris gave Cole a picture of himself
and also one for Sam Langley, of Nor.
folk, who employed him as telegraph
operator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

Every great blizzard brings Its pa
thetic stories. One from West Virginia
tells of brother and sister returning
from school and falling victims to tie
cold. When found they were wrapped
in each others arms. and around the
girl was the brothers coat. That boy :
memory is worth more than that of
Alexander or Napoleon.-Riehmond
Times.
This little hero was only 10 years of
age, and his sister whom he wrapped
in his coat was only 10 years of age. 1t
was a noble act, and striking illustra-
ticn of brotherly love.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

GOATS FED ON HIS CORPsE.-In a
tumble-down hut three miles from
Morristown, n. j., passing farmer
found six goats feeding on the remains
of Jacob Stout. For more than %
years Jacob and his brother James
have occupied this hut, living a her
nit like existence. James was in a
half dazed condition, badly frozen,
and managed to say that Jacob was
taken sick on Friday. and he awoke
Saturday morning to find him lying on
the floor. The goats and 20 chickens
occupied the same room, and the ami.
mails were forced by hunger to feed on
the old mans body. Coroner Douglass
found that the old man died from ex-
posure. James will recover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
Beware of OIntmfnts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
through the mucous surfaces. Such
srricies should never be used except Oh
prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians. as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by F. j. Cheney
& Co., Toledo, O.. contains no mercury.
the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cnre be sure Won get the genuine. Ii
is taken internally, and made in To
ledo. Ohio. by F. J. Cheney & Co.,
Testimonials free.
@-Sold by Druggists, 75c. per bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

SWALLOWED HIS GLASS EYE.-On
Monday night of last week, John Con
molly of Baltimore swallowed his glass
eye He says he took his eye out and
put it in glass of water before going
to sleep During the night he awoke,
and being thirsty, jumped out of bed
and seized the glass of water and swal-
lowed its contents in one gulp. He
felt lump in his stomach and realized
that he had swallowed his eye. He
was unnecessarily alarmed and went
Immediately for physician who pres
cribed q dose of medicine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

The trial of Morgabtied and Scar
cey, the alleged Aqua Creek train rob
bers, is set to begin at Stafford Court
House to day.
Mrs. Lavinia BohannOn was found
dead in bed at her home, in Luray.
She was daughter of Congressman
WIN. A. Harris, of Kansas.
In a wreck on the Norfolk and West
ern road. near Huntington, W. Va,
John Adkins, of Wayne county, was
killed, and an unknown lady, from
Michigan, fatally injured.
The defalcation of G. NJ. FIggatt,
cashier of the Bank of Lexington, as
far as ascertained. aggregates $155, 600.
Robert K. Goodwin was arrested,
charged with having known for some
time that Cashier Figgatt was Exiting"
the accounts. He promptly gave bail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

ANOTHER MAD Doc KILLED.--A dog
belonging to Mr. A f. Henkel, who
lives in the northern part of the town,
developed bad case of rabies Tues
day morning and was promptly killed
by its owner before it had gotten away
from his premises; an therefore no APP
prehension need te felt on that score.
Mr. Henkels dog was inoculated with
hydrophobia virus by having been bit
ten by the yellow dog killed on Main
street two weeks ago to the day. The
probabilities are that other cases OF
rabies may yet be developed from the
same source. and it is well that our
people should keep their eyes open
and out of harms way when within
reach of the canine tribe. Hydro
phobia is dreadful reality!-CZifton
Forge ReUie1C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

PEACE AssURED.-It is announced
Mexico have reached a full and com
plete settlement of their differences
Concessions are made by both sides,
but Guatemala will pay an indemnity
and make good the damage inflicted
on Mexicans along the frontier.
This was q sensible conclusion of the
difficulty, and ''all's we'll that ends
we'll" If war had ensued, both parties
would have lost more than was in dis
pute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
FOR SHERIFF.

To the Voters of linguistic County and the City of
StduntOu:
hereby announce myself as candidate for
the once OF Sheriff OF Augusta county at the
election which is to take place on May 23 1885.
L do not request your Supl Ort as an indorse-
ment Or any OF my previous official acts-my
record is before you, hOwever-but promise lie
elected to discharge the duties of the ONCE
with all che fdeIity OF which ! may be capable,
and If elected, will enter upon the duties OF
that office with an experience of four years as
deputy under the late sheriff, Mr.. I. r. N
Speck. Respectfully,
j. NEWTON WILSON
6-tda<
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
ELECTIoN-MAY 23rd, 1926.
FOR SHERIFF. OF AUGUSTA COUNTY.

FOR SHERIFFOF AUGUSTA COUNTY.
To the Voters of AUGUSTA Canty and the City of
StduntOn:
beg to announce myself a candidate for re-
election to the office of Sheriff OF Augusta
county. at the election to be held IN the zSrd
day or May next. have endeavored to faith
iully perform tie duties of the office during
the period have held it; aud ask your en-
dorsement of my on1cial acts ~ REQUESTING
your support at the polls. Promising to use
my best efforts to perform the duties of the
office, If reelected, to your satisfaction and
to the best interests of th county. with an un-'
Outstanding of these duties that can only be
derived from experience, l earnestly solicit
your votes; and remain,
Very truly yours,
Jan 30-tde* NOV WATTS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
AuctiOneerS.1
IF NJ Cushing q Son.

[E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Pursuant to
~ decree entered at the November term
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county, Va,
in the chancery cause of BALLARD & Ballard
Co. u.s. easier. c. E. &C., and ID. s. walton
Co. Us easier, c. E., we the undersigned Spe-
cial Commissioners will sell at public auction
in front of the court house of Augusta county,
Va, on
Saturday, March 10th, 1895,
the following lots in Basic City, Va, viz:-Lots
in Block 18, in IA FLOCK 2S, and Al In
Block s-One of the lots is improved by
TERMS Cash sufficient to pay the costs of
these suits and sale, and unpaid taxes. and the
residue on a credit of six, twelve and eighteen
months, the deferred payments to be evil
denced by bonds with good personal security
w. ii. LANDES,
Special Commissioners.
Court of Augusta county. do certify that W.
H. Landes has executed the bond required by
decree Of sale in Ballard Ballard Co. VS.. c.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb.
1895.
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
VIRGINIA:-In the Clerks office of the Hust-
ings Court for the City of Staunton, In
vacation, February 18th, 1895.
..
VS..
l. Summerfeld. ct als.,.......... Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to have set aside
and declared null and void a certain Deed of
Trust dated December the l7th 1894, by |. SUM
merfield and Annie Summerfield to VIM f.
Craig, Trustee, and also to set aside and de-
clare null and void certain alleged debts Sc
cured in said trust deed, and to establish and
prove the plaintiffs and petitioners claims
against SAID grantors in said trust deed, and
to have the same, together with the costs of
this suit. paid out of any funds arising from
proceeds of property and collection OF claims
conveyed by said trust deed. and in event said
deed Is not set aside as a whole, then to require
said VIM. E. Craig, Trustee to administer said
trust under the orders of the court. and to re-
quire each and every beneficiary hereunder
to prove his or her debt before it is allowed or
paid
And affidavit having been made and fled
that Joseph l.. Greenwood, ID. Lawenberg shoe
Co., Goodman Bros. Co., Joseph LOucha in Il
Co., Theodore Greenwood. E. Silverstein. Bot
any Worsted Mills, IL. Gettinger. Z. II. Got
schalk Co, Hamilton Brown Shoe Co. r. Sallar
Herman Schneer. j. =. Logan. MaXey Boiler
y Co.. y l.. MunsOn, NOsbaum 4 Myers. \. aud
bevfnson and George Smith are residents
OF this Commonwealth. il is ord cred chat they
appear here within fifteen days afterdue pub
ncat1on hereof. and do what Is necessary To
protect their interest in this suit.
Teste,
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT. Clerk.
A. C. Braxton. Patrick Gordon, Carter
BraxtOn, j. l.. ). Kirby. p q.
feb l3-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
"All Full Inside Z"

Cant speak for the other passen
gers. driver, but that last dumping
filled Inc up" Yes, and twill law you
out" if it was MS doughty as some OF
them are, and then you'll need DR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to relieve your
pain, and gently remove from the
stomach, and bowels, all Irritating
matter. No drastic purges these, but
gently cathartIc, more laxative than
cathartic, yet though mild, doing
thorough work; and easy to take, a
specific in disease OF the stomach, liver
and bowels. In walls to preserve their
virtues. Of all medicine dealers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
The Virginia School Book Question.

We have received the pamphlet con
tanning the reply of the Governor and
Attorney-General of Virginia to the
charges published by the Norfolk Pilot
and other papers. that the contract
with the American Book Company for
the supply of books for the public
schools of this State, was corrupt one
and that the books cost more than in
other States, which reply shows salts
factorily, by a comparison of the prices
of the same books in other States and
territories, that the charges have no
substantial foundation, and that the
authors of them have done great wrong
to the State Board of Education, either
from want of proper information and
ignorance of the facts, or from personal
or party malice. The facts show that
no change in the list was made, be
cause the reports from the county and
Observation-Disclosures showed an almost
unanimous wish that no change should
be made, as the books were satisfactory
generally, and change would involve
q great and unnecessary expense; and
they show, furthermore. that the books
used in this State cost no more than
the same books in other States and
territories, except in several instances
where the causes for the slight differ
ences are satisfactorily explained. 1t
is now in order for those papers that
have made publications calculated to
impress the public mind with the idea
that the members of the Board OF Edu-
cation had been faithless to their trust,
to frankly confess their error, and to
make the proper ''amende honorable;"
otherwise they will justly subject
themselves to the criticism that they
have Willingly and willingly perpe
trated so grieveus wrong not only to
the Board of Education but to the
State of Virginia, as to amount to
crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

Judge Noble, of Cleveland, Ohio,
Wednesday declared unconstitutional
the Ohio statute making it unlawful
to sell convict made goods from other
States in Ohio without first obtaining
a license from the secretary of State of
Ohio. The court held that the law
interfered with interstate commerce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

The treasurer of Roanoke College,
Salem, Va, has received check for
$4,000 in payment of the bequest OF
Mrs. George X. Crockett, of Spring
field, Mass, and also as contribution
to the endowment fund $4,000 already
well invested in first-class mortgage
bonds, the gift of Mr.. Morris X. Jesup,
of New York, who has been generous
friend of the college for a number of
Years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

Two SCHOOL CHILDREN FROZEN TO
DEATH.-PdrsonS, W. V0.-February
Is Word has reached here that two
Sc hool children, brother and sister,
aged ten and twelve years. were frozen
to death in Glover district, this coun-
ty. They were founo locked in each
other arms, and the brother had wrap
ped his sister in his coat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

A striking white stevedore in New
Orleans has been detected in the act of
putting enough dynamite into a bale
of the cotton non.striking negro steve
dores were engaged in loading vessel
with to have blown her into atoms and
killed every man aboard of her The
inhuman monster is yet alive and in
Jail awaiting trial. And yet Northern
republicans say no regard is paid to
law in the South Why, immediate
lynching would have been mild punish
ment for snch a murderous wretch
dIeC. Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
Scotch and Irish.
LINCOLN IN THE SOUTH,

Secretary Herbert was the principal
speaker at a banquet given by the
Pennsylvania Scotch Irish Society in
Philadelphia last Friday night. In his
speech among other things, he said
Il don't think there is any more
striking illustration of the real senti-
ment i'll the South today than the af-
fectionate and continually growing rev.
erence in that section tor the memory
OF Lincoln, who believe was of Scotch
Irish descent. Born in slave State
and reared in free State Abraham
Lincoln was the spirit incarnate of the
struggle for the preservation of the
Union, slavery or no. slavery. If he
wrote to Horace Greeley, to preserve
the Union it is necessary to preserve
slavery. l am for the preservation of
slavery Fortunately it was ordained
that slavery was to go down. With
Abraham Lincoln the Union was, in
deed, the paramount object of patri-
otie DESIRE
NEW STORY OF LINCOLN.
Il heard recently an anecdote which
| don remember TO have seen in print
1t is attributed to ex-senator Hender-
son. Very early in the civil war ex-
tremists began to urge President Lin
cOln to issue a proclamation to abolish
slavery. Mr.. Lincoln was slow in max
ing up his mind. While the matter was
still under consideration the present
ex Senator Henderson went to see the
President at the White House just as
Mr.. Sumner was leaving. Mr.. Lincoln
said: Henderson, did you meet Sum
ner out there at the door,
"'Ye s, sir
"'Well, that man comes here once a
day. There are three OF them who have
entered into a combination to compel
Inc to issue prOclama ton emancipat-
ing the slaves. They want it done
now, whether l think the time has
come or not. Ben Wade comes early
in the morning, Sumner comes at noon
and Thad. Stevens comes at night.
I've gotten SO hate the ssght of them.
Every time lay eyes on one of them l
think about the boy who was put to
reading the Bible at school and got
stumped when he came to the names
of the men who Walked 1.-THE fier< fur
mace. He read along glibly enough
until he came to those names; then he
halted. The teacher scolded him, but
it was of no use. He trounced him, and
still the boy could not get out the
names. Then the teacher shouted
'Shadrach, Meshak and A bednego. you
Ounce, skip them and go along,' and
the boy read along very smoothly
for a page, and then all at once broke
out crying. What's the matter? said
the teacher, and the boy Numbered out
Here comes them Internal three fell
lers again
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
LATER.

The House of Representatives Thurs
day, by majority of AZ, voted down
the proposition to give the Treasury
Department authority to issue bonds
with collaborating interest at the rate
of 8 per cent, per annum. This is the
third unsuccessful attempt to secure
from Congress legislation which it was
thought would relieve the Treasury
Department of it's emharrassments.
Before the vote was taken in Congress
Thursday there was a prolonged de-
bate, in which the chief participants
were Messrs. Wilson, Simpson. Catch
ings, Dingley, Hepburn, McMillin,
Payne and Reed There was a notice
able division in the Republican ranks
upon the question. Mr.. Reed, the Re-
publican leader, opposed the question
at stake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
feb 6-tde'
FOR CONSTABLE.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Constable of Beverly Manor District at the
election to take place on thursday, May 23rd,
1885, If elected will discharge the duties OF
the office to tine best of my ability.
Very respectfully,
feb 13-tde PL CLINE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

Miss Susan B. Anthony spoke in the
Academy of Music at Culpeper Thurs
day night in the interest of woman's
suffrage, to an audience of five hun
dred people, composed of both ladies
and gentlemen. She was accorded
quite an ovation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

From the fact that the income tax
applies only to the rich. it is argued
that it is socalistic. communistic, anar-
chical, in its character. The tax is not
intended to take from the rich any of
their property for the benefit of any
other class. The tax was imposed to
relieve the poor of small part of the
burden of taxation they have so long
borne, and place it upon the holders of
large properties who have such vital
interest in the support of the govern
ment which protects their property
Charlottesville Chronicle.
In view of the amount of the income
tax that newspaper proprietors will
have to pay. being per cent. on their
surplus of income over $4, 200, it shows
a wonderful, though characteristic,
spirit of patriotism and self-sacrifice on
the part of newspaper proprietors to
advocate the justice and propriety of
that tax. 1t may be, however, simply
an enlightened spirit of self interest,
for they appreciate the fact that "hold-
ers of large properties have a vital in
terest in the support of the government
which protects their property" Wheth-
er it be from patriotic and selfsacrific-
ing disposition. so characteristic of
that class, or from an enlightened self
interest, there can be no doubt of the
fact that they will pay with willing
and cheerful spirit all the income tax
which the law will impose on them.
They wiHSnot "kick" or protest, but
pay up as men should.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

THE MILITARY UNPLEASANTNESS
The Richmond correspo ndent of the
IndeG appeal, under date of last
Thursday says -
Colonel H. G. Jones announces that
he will not retire from the First Regi
ment under fire. as some of the officers
serving under him desire. but will re-
main in command and fight it out
General AlOuzo l. Phillips insists that
Colonel Jones told him few days ago
he intended to retire, but the colonel
declares that the general misunder
stood and misinterpreted his remarks
The military troubles appear TO be far
from settled. aud no one can predict
where they will end. II would be no
surprise il Governor O Ferrall should
disband the First Regiment in order
to allow a reorganization, which really
seems to he about the only practical
way of bringing about the desired re-
suits"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

Rev. Father j. N. Reinbolt, for
twenty two years head of the Society
of Mary in the United States, died
Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio, of grip.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

A CHURCH ON FIRE.-A defective
fiue in the Presbyterian church was
instrumental in setting that edifice on
fire last Sunday morning Fortunate
ly the situation was discovered before
much damage ensued A small por-
ton OF the weather boarding near the
fine had become ignited and had TO be
pulled away in order to get control of
the fire.
The fire company promptly answer
ed the alarm sent in and was on hand
in very short time, but their services
were not needed, as the fire was under
control in a few Clifton
Forge Rerieac
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

The japanese say they will talk
about peace after they have captured
Pekin.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20
A Literary Gem from a Subscriber in
ArrearS

We recently wrote to some of our
subscribers telling them that, if they
did not settle up, we should put their
claims in the hands of the National
Collection Agency. of Washington, d.
G. The following is one of the replies.
rerbatim ct literatim:
Feb the 5 1895
mr.. D Lewis Sir l received your
note for settlement on Act due you for
1850 Dollars & Scots l will settel some
of hit this month. l will pay you all
l ow yu jest as sun as l Can times is
nifty tight with Inc jest now
Don't send my Act to washington
whilst Cleavland is president wait for
harrison or tom Reed.
The above is from the last issue of
the Spirit Of the Valleu. Did that
paper publish it as a sample of the
prompt payment and the literary at
tainments of its subscribers?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

Without government, there would
and could be no ownership Of property
more than man and his family could
carry on their persons, or protect by
their presence. Is it unjust, or social
istic, then, TO place a small tax upon
the possession of vast fortunes which
could not exist without the govern
ment, for the support of which the
owners are taxed - Charlottesville
Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-20

Friday the finance committee of the
United States Senate reported favor
ably House bill repeating the one tenth
of a cent discriminating duty on sugar
imported from bounty producing coun-
tries.