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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

GOOD TIMES AcoMINa.-London is
again buying American securities. and
the effect is felt not only in Wall
street, but in an improved feeling in
all business circles. There is increased
confidence in the future. The trans:
fer of securities to London affects ex-
change favorably, and the fear of re-
newed exports of gold is dispelled The
phenomenon of quickened vitality due
to the bringing in Of foreign capital is
a familiar one. Every one has seen in
stances of it in a small or large way.
and our periods of greatest national
prosperity, it is we'll known. have usu-
ally conceded with large movements
hither OF European funds.
What produces this disposition of
Londoners to return here the capital
they took away in hurry IN 1893 and
1894? 1t is due, according to their own
statement, to the Presidents policy
and TO improved position of the gold
reserve secured by Mr.. Carlisle's ar
rangement with the bond syndicate.
There is now no danger of the United
States going to the silver basis and pay
ing it's obligations in silver for lack of
gold. Not only is there no such Gan
ger now. but Mr. Cleveland's declara-
lions of policy preclude the possibility
of q silver basis till 1897, at least, and
probably forever. Foreigners, there
fore, have courage to invest in Ameri-
can properties in the belief that they
will get back as good money as they
put in Baltimore sam
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

At the request of Mrs. Mary Stuart
Smith, secretary of the Virginia Board
of Lady Managers for the Cotton States
and International Exposition, a Wo.
mans Edition of the Chronicle will be
published on some date to be deter
mined by Mrs. Smith. The fact tina,
Mrs. Smith will supervise the pubiica
ton of this Woman'S Edition is guar
antee that it will be what she wants to
make ia production worthy of the
noble end which it is meant to serve
viz, Virginia's proper representation
among her sister States, with whom
she is so cordially invited to appear by
the Managers of the Atlanta EXPOSE
ton. Charlottesville Chronicle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.-
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incnrable. Science
has proven catarrh to be constitu-
tional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney u Co, Toledo, Ohio. is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts direct
ly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address,
F. j. CHENEY, s. CO.,
Toledo, q.
tHSold By Druggists, Csc,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15
Caught ma W0If-Irap.
A Young Man Caught just After He Entered
Window.

u 1nuOW.
Emmett Humphreys, sixteen years
old, of near Stuart's Draft, is now in
the county Jail, having been sent there
to await the action of the grand jury,
for burglary.
For some time the owners of the
Stuart's Draft mill had been missing
flour, and mill feed. Several efforts
had been made to detect the thieves,
but proved unsuccessful. Last Wed
nesday evening wolf-trap was set neal
one OF the windows and before nine
O'Clock that night Young Humphreys
was victim of the device. Before Hum
phreys was eXtricated he was crying for
help, although two sticks of wood had
been used to keep the trap from frac-
turing or seriously iniuring it's victims
legs. Young Humphreys was prompt.
ly arrested and brought to the county
Jail StQtkUtou NelrS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15
Remarkable Nova Scotia Weather.

HALIFAX, n. S., May 9.-The heat of
the last two days is unparalleled for so
early in the season in Nova Scotia, and
reports from all sections inland show
TIE heat to b. far more intense than in
Halifax. Yesterday the mercury reach
ed 800 at Antigonish and points west.
The breeze from the ice at the Straits
lowered the mercury to 800, and pas,
sengers ON the trains experienced the
remarkable change OF so Ia ten.,era
ture during one hours rice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

CHARGED WITH AN UNNATURAL OF
FENsR.-A Richmond special TO the
Baltimore Sun, under date of May
10th, says
The case of VIM. H. Richards, the
Henrico farmer, who was arrested yes
terday on a charge of attempted Grim.
inal assault upon his seventeen year
old daughter, Amelia Elizabeth, came
up for examination before Justice
Thomas P. I4arus this afternoon and
resulted in the accused being held fol-
the grand jury. He was admitted to
bail in the sum of $500, but has not yet
furnished the surety. Richards made
statement On the witness stand deny
ing the allegations of the girl. who he
says, is incensed with hilp because he
punished her for associating with
young men who were Objectionable to
him."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15
TONEWSPAPER MEN.
THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR For SALE.
A GOOD CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN

Some months ago we announced
that, in consequence of needing rest
from close confinement and constant
labor for a great many years, and i'm
paired vision from age and too much
reading late at night, we desired to re
tire from business, and would dispose
of both the newspaper and job offices
of the SPECTATOR. Since then mum
Der of persons wishing to purchase
have correspondent with us on the sub
ject, but as we have not, up to this
time, effected sale privately, we have
concluded, if not sold privately before
that time, to offer them at public sale
on the premises on Saturday, June
Sth, at o'clock P. NJ.
NEWSPAPER OFFICE.
The sale of the newspaper office will
include the good will, subscription
list, &C., besides the engine, presses
type, cuts, &c. The size of the paper
is 27x41 inches. 1t is printed on a
power press, run by a three-horse
steam engine, with shafting to run
both the newspaper and job presses.
There is proof press. Both the body
type-Brevier, Minion, and Nonpareil
and the advertising display type are
nearly new, with a full equipment OF
cases, stands, racks, composing
stones, &c.
JOB OFFICE.
The sale of the job Office will include
one half-medium Gordon press, one
eighth medium Gordon press, one Wash
ington handpress, two paper-cutters,
and good and varied supply OF both
metal and wood type, with composing
stones, cabinets, stands, racks, &c.
The newspaper and job offices will
be offered for sale separately and also
Jointly, and the mode that brings the
most will determine the sale.
The purchaser of the newspaper Of
flee will be obligated to complete the
advertising and subscription contracts.
TERMS OF PAYMENT One third
cash within thirty days, and the bal
ance in two equal instalments at six
and twelve months, with interest from
day of sale, the purchaser executing
negotiable notes with satisfactory en-
dorsement and lien retained on the
property sold as ultimate security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15
A Test Case to Be Made.
monton's Dispensary Decision to Go to the
Supreme Court.

CHARLESTON, S. c., May lids
pensary Constable Beach yesterday
seized two gallons of liquor in the
hands of j.. r. Byrd. The latter had
just taken it from the express Office
and made affidavit that it was import
ed from Savannah. Immediately af
forwards Beach was brought before
United States Circuit Judge Simonton,
who issued rule ordering him 70 show
why he should not be punished for
contempt of court in violating the in
junction issued by him against the
dispensary constables for interfering
with imported liquors and so infring
ing the interstate commerce statutes.
At 8 o'clock to day the case was
heard and, on motion of B. A. Hay
good, Byrd's attorney, Beach was fined
$500. He declined to pay and was sent
to Jail.
1t is understood that the State au
thorities will institute habeas corpus
proceedings in the United States SUI
preme court for Beach's release, MAX
ing the affair a test case in the hope of
having the injunction dissolved.
COLUMBIA, s. c., May 11.-Governor
Evans stated to night that Constable
Beach acted upon his orders in Selling
the package of liquor in Charleston,
doing so in order to bring about a test
case, it being understood by all parties
that the only purpose of the seizure
was to make a test case. The State
authorities will Immediately go before
the federal court to have Beach releas-
ed on habeas corpus proceedings,
which will cause that tribunal to pass
upon Judge Simonton's decision
against the dispensary law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

People familiar with the condition
of Cuba have no idea that island will
ever be free and independent, for the
sufficient reason that those of its peo-
pie who have any material interest in
its welfare, have the example of H ayti
and San Domingo before their eyes,
and therefore will always rally to the
support of Spain and fight to the last
extremity against the danger of a
similar fate. Negro domination is
dreaded AS much by the white people
OF Cuba, as by those in the southern
section of this country, and for similar
reasons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

Because some Southern school books
try to teach tn truth in respect of the
war between the States, SO that the
children of this section may, not be led
to believe that they are the soma of
TRAITORS" as taught by Northern
school books, a Boston newspaper says:
1.-THE time has come to call halt. 1t
is within the power of the United States
Congress to pass law prohibiting
throughout tie republic the use of
school books that aim to make treason
respectable" This is indicative of what
the South may expect it, by the divi-
sion of her people on the silver ques
ton, the national government again
revert to republican control.-Alerdn
d7ia Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

WILLIAM WILLS KILLED BY AN EX-
PLOsION.-Friday afternoon William
Wills, son of Willis Wills of near Lex
iDgton, was fatally injured by dyna-
mite explosion which occurred on the
extension of the Charleston, Clendinin
and sutton railroad thirty miles up
Elk river from Charleston, w. Va,
and died few minutes after. The
blast had been prepared in a cut and
when the men withdrew to let it go off
it failed to explode. Wills returned to
it after due time to remedy any defect
in its preparation and just as he arriv-
ed over the place where the dynamite
had been put down the blast went off
with terrific force and threw him over
a cliff seventy five feet high. Another
man George Smoot was also killed.
Wills was foreman on the works under
Mr.. Mundy contractor and was an ex-
pert in this line.
His remains were brought home for
interment and reached Buena Vista
late Sunday afternoon and was taken
to Wesley Chapel church yard and
buried. The funeral took place at
shutdown and the services were per-
formed by Rev. J. M. Wells, castor of
Buena Vista and Ben Salem churches.
The deceased was a member of Ben
Salem church -RockbTiGge NeaoS May
9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15
Cant C. ]. Hunter was badly bruised

OdpJ- =. J. HQHIeE was UHUIy UFuIseu
about the back and left shoulder at
Iron Gate Monday morning, May 9th.
He and III. d. Saunders were engaged
in pushing car off the crossing just
above the furnace when several cars
were cut loose ON the incline and run
ming down struck the car back of him.
He was knocked senseless but recovered
in a few minutes and returned to
Clifton on the next freight.
Mr.. Saunders was slightly iDiul ed
about the hips.-C7ifton Forge Valley
VirJinian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15


We are a simple advocate of good
money, coin or paper, and of robust
Industry by which a reasonable modi-
cum of it may be obtained. Money is
not matter of theory anyhow, it is a
matter of practical everyday business
and experience. In the necessity for
trading with one another men must
have something of cons enient form
representing units of value, and that
metal which is the most unvarying In
its price. which keeps nearest to a uni
form and certain standard of value
seems to be the thing which govern
ments have adopted as the medium of
exchange-stable money. That sub
stance which an equal weight Of will
represent the same value all around
the world, and not in one place or one
country only.-Norfolh Landmark.
THROWN FROM A WAGoN.-Our
Crozet correspondent writes US that
the horse attached to the mail wagon
of Mr.. E. L. Thacker took fright from
a peal of thunder, ran away and threw
from the wagon colored woman
named Mary Walker, causing painful
injuries. DR.. Walter Lafferty in an at
tempt to stop the animal was knocked
down and had his ankle badly hurt
The horse was stopped about 2! miles
from Crozet. The wagon was pretty
well torn to pieces. Charlottesville
Progress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

1t is poin tedout that the settl emen
of peace between Japan and China
will give great opportunities for
American enterprise and capital in
China.
1t is stated that the decision of Judge
Golf in the case of the registration law
of South Carolina will not be appealed
to the United States Supreme Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15
Moan SOI,DJERS FOR POCAHONTA

MORE SOLDIERS FOR P0CAHoNTAs.
Richmond, Va, May 12.-The Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues, the crack
company of this city, with detach-
ment of the Howitzers, were ordered
to Pocahontas today by Gov. O'Ferrall
and left for that place at midnight.
phe troops were accompanied by the
rails son, who is a member of the
Blues, left with the troops. There was
large crowd at the railroad station
to see the soldiers off.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

J. T. Lovett, former resident of
Loudoun county, died recently in Ohio.
Mr.. Lovett was known by his neighbors
as very peculiar man, but they had
no idea that he was miser until after
his death, when gold and paper money
amounting to over $1,000 was found
hidden in an old trunk in his house,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

A WICKED WOMAN.-When woman
is wicked she is wicked all through.
AS the Alexandria Gazette says, 1.-The
fact that a Cincinnati woman, having
a social grievance, recently exposed
herself to smallpox infection, and i'm
mediately thereafter called upon the
woman she hated, goes far to sustain
the idea that there is such thing as
total depravity, for it is plain that a
woman capable of such crime would
hesitate at the commission of no other
to which her courage was equal"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

A RUNAwAY.-The Lexington Gazette
says that, on Sunday evening, May 9Th,
"a horse attached to a buggy in which
were seated Mr.. Harry Thompson and
Mr.. Fred G. Lloyd, became frightened
at bicycle when near the Institute
Lane, and ran away. Mr.. Thompson
jumped and was uninjured. Mr.. Lloyd
was thrown from the vehicle and slight
ly bruised. The buggy was badly brok-
en- up, but the horse, which belongs to
Mr.. Thompson, was uninjured."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

Brazil is having an experience in
finance somewhat similar to thai of the
United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

Col. VIM. p. Craighill, who has been
stationed at Baltimore for several
years, has been appointed to succeed
Brigadier-General Casey as chief of
engineers, United States Army.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

The marriage of Miss May Turner, OF
Silver Creek, near Richmond, KY. to
the Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones, son of Chap
lain j. William Jones of the University
of Virginia, took place Tuesday, May
18th. at the home of the bride.
The marriay a was a very quiet one
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. Howard Lee Jones, q brother OF
the groom. After the happy event Mr..
and Mrs Jones left on a bridal tour,
which will take in the meeting of the
Southern Baptist Convention at Wash
ington, ID q.
On their return Mr.. Jones and bride
will stop for several days at the Uni
Eersity, where no doubt he will be cor
daily greeted by his many friends
charlottesville Progress.
AN OUNCE OF CURE That will be
the verdict of thoughtful men as to
Governor O'Ferrall's dealing with the
strike. If it takes every soldier boy in
the Commonwealth, and every bullet
in the arsenaIs, and every bayoIet to
preserve the peace and protect the
property of any one of our communi
ties let them be required promptly and
respond with alacrity. Gatling guns
and gallant gunners to the front when
danger threatens, and then bloodshed
may be averted and human life spared.
Trust in God and keep your powder
dry, and send out your heavy battal-
ions constitute the happy union of
faith and works.-Fd2 aAcftle HERALD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15
japanese Satisfied.

The folio wing is cabled to the New
York EerdId::-
KIoTO, Japan, May 10, 1S95.-The
terms of peace are satisfactory to the
army, navy and military party in gen
eral. The terms Of the treaty will be
officially announced tomorrow.
In ten days time the Imperial Court
will move to Toxic
japanese officials now say that the
attitude of England is very friendly.
JOHN A. COCKERILL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

Don NJ. Dickinson is trying to arouse
a lingo sentiment against England. He
insists that Great Britain is the foe
who now nenaces our welfare, and he
utters prodigious scream for the "old
flag and an appropriation" And yet
if Don is at all like the average iiDgoist,
the declaration of hostilities would
find him skurrying to a bomb proof
just as the noble tribe of lingo patriots
did in 1861, when the spirit was willing
and the flesh was weak, and it was
accounted very much eleverer to send
a substitute to the front than to take
any chances with "rebel bullets" The
men who will do the fighting when the
necessity arises are not the Cabling
patriots who are always in evidence
with their mopths.-Indea-Appea7.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

1t is reported that Rev. Geo. W. Car
ter is writing most of the editorials OF
the Norfolk Pilot. He recently married
young wife, as heretofore noticed
He has had remarkable career as
politician and preacher. He is man
of talent-and an eloquent speaker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

BICYCLIST AND RATTLESNAKE.-E
ward Coates, bicyclist, of Hartford,
was riding with a companion along the
shore of the lake in Bristol on Monday
of last week and saw a snake coiled in
the road in front of him. He turned
out, supposing the snake was an ordi-
nary black one. AS he came abreast
of the snake, which was darting its
head up and down. it made a spring
and fastened its fangs in his bicycle
trousers at the knee. At the same
time the warning whirring sound told
Coates that he had RATHER to deal
with. There were several revolutions
of the wheel before he came to stop,
the snake keeping a vice-like grip and
curling itself around the bicyclist's
leg. Coates seized a stick and beat
the head of the snake free from his
trousers, and with his hand wrenched
the coils from around his leg. The
snake sank it's fangs time and again
into the stick and made repeated
jumps at Coates. After fifteen minutes
it was killed. Coates brought the
snake to Hartford Monday night. 1t
measured four feet eight inches in
length. 1t had fourteen rattles, and
it was at least two inches in diameter.
A PASTOR LOCKED OUT.-A dispatch
from Morganfield, W. Va, says Rev.
M. K. Cross came there from Washing
ton, d. c., about six months ago and
was installed as pastor of the Metho-
dist Protestant Church. His language
both in and out of the pulpit became
Objectionable to his congregation, and
few weeks ago the board of stewards
asked him to resign. He refused 10 do
this, and when he went to hold services
last Sunday he found himself locked
out by the indignant congregation
Friday the board Of stewards dismissed
him and he left the town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-05-15

a. Sold By Druggists, Csc,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-06-30
LESSON TO AN NCORhIdIbLE "i'H"'
From The London Globe.


An old gentleman whom we knew wei 's sarerrz.i
ouver) easy prey to M mil.
him at once for hG Ec by Spp s to expect
10 be asked for charity. NO lessons IA. any .I, o
Oh MS served in the least TO prevent him from vast
ing his money undeservinr cases one OF w
tses he r tSa o %ss OF Yof he large Stations he
corner where he met daily woman WIN = PIE ~
'e bswitcb,nr way to III. baby and when they
passed Mr. X she and the baby smiled one Gay
i,s little arms 70 Mr This Irresistible; he
OF stopped spoke TO II ana fs ce he Inn, n
hand of baby halfa-crown 70 buy toys With me ne
ACQUAINTANCE went on M a. pes ryy.tt1iy rs ,tie
SSs aDS c cna and s9nss for The
purchase Of clothes and toys les les % %as ny
IMPROVEMENT Whatever in the dress OF the child.
ore chilly S da Sasy mas IN %faRPD
wa What IS the snn said Mrs H.
, h came at saS Sl'h Rs don PGneS Wi
all and she won't eat nothing -nohns a, ieas,i
II a, n Gsn get fFT sFn a %o Mr
her doctor and get her jees and r% port %ne
shook her head mournfully What .h oy.T r.r,
afford It, Herr on an" hI %ay II. had
stay in the country for few days put on re,nrnh1
70 business he met the woman without sn so pSo
her How is baby "Oh,, sir" sh. said: with
burst Of tears babys dead' nsd rd a1s % ro
to the und.rskers and only hope shan nth have
O get the parish bury her, nut tam Hluch hs
can AFFORD" Mr.: X. was deeply shocked and 4, I.
i've pound note which CHANGED 10 repose on his
waistcoat pocket was transferred 70 the woman.
who sobbed OFT her grateful thanks and LEI, hin
to such IN extent that he could not bear to pass the
corner where he had been wont 10 see II. but went
by devious ways 10 his Offices. one bitterly cod
and snowy day he wearing fur coat with the
collar turned up. a fur travelling cap. and tinted
fpectacles and at a corner he saw woman-the
womani with--yes-a baby-nay. the baby-in her
srms! The mite sitting up. and az he drew
rear he saw IL smile and stretch out ts little arms
10 a young man who advancing. but who passed
by without taking any notice MI: X. went up. and
az ming q, vel he could different voice. said
"WAas = lice little baby" That she be. sir sad
the wona "and bright and peart as" Here
her voice tailed off into a sort of groan. for Mr.
X had turned down his coat collar and removed
the epectac~s 'or showing anything but a
benevolent expression behind them. You wicked
womsnr WIS all he said however. as he turned
AWAY