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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

SUICIDE OF A FORMER DENVER OF
FICIAL --Denrer, COL, July 19.-Dav1d
J. Martin, ex member of the fire and
police board, committed suicide to-day
by shooting himself in the head Mr..
Martin was about sixtyssyears old and
was formerly in the real estate bust
ness. He was one of the commission
ers whom Gov. Waite attempted to re-
move and who insisted upon holding
their offices until decision had been
obtained in the courts sustaining the
Governors action, thereby precipit-
ating the famous city hall warfare last
year. Financial reyerses and ill health
are supposed to have been the cause of
his suicide.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
The Author of "Dixie."

Dixie" the song that stirs every Southern
heart whenever heard, was written in 1859 by
Mr. Dan Emmett who is now living at the
little town of Mt. Vernon In Ohio at the ad-
vanced age of 81 years. He still has the orig
inal manuscript, faded and worn, which
he guards carefully as priceless treasure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
7ALuEs LOST ON REAssEssMENr BY DISTRICTS.


The application of persons to destroy by lire
the house belonging to S. D. Tim berlake two
miles west of Staunton, and also church and
dwelling in Middlebrook, postponed for action
at next meeting of Board.
Compensation for Commissioner of Revenue
of q per cent. for extending county school
and district levies was reduced to II per cent.
Ordered, that all the guards after the goth of
this month, at the smallpox hospital in Mid
dlebrook, be discharged except one, and all
at the hospital on the Middlebrook rood,
miles west of Staunton except five, and that
the pay of said guards be reduced to Sl.00 per
day, and the Justice of the Peace having con-
troll of said hospital be requested to close the
same at the earliest day possible for public
safety.
Pay for Dr. J. c. Dunlap as physician at
smallpox hospital at Middlebrook, shall be
at the regular rate prescribed by physicians
for ordinary service.
Messrs. Joseph A. Waddell and VIM A.
Burnett were appointed a committee to ex-
anime and report upon the settlement of the
treasurer of the county for the year ending
July l, and Messrs. Thomas NJ. Smiley and
VIM. A. Burnett were appointed committee
to examine and report upon all accounts of
other officials for the same period ending July
l. and report to next meeting of the Board.
The Board adjourned to meet again on Au-
gust 3rd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
For the Penitentiary

The prisoners Jesse A. Walker, Benz, L..
Hight and Tom Adams, (colored), all con-
victed of murder in the second degree, were
taken to the penitentiary last Friday in the
custody of Deputy Sheriff T. A. Dawson
Walker for years, Hight for IL years, and
Adams (coloreD for years.
They would have been sent some time ago,
but for the small pox in Staunton at that
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

AN AGED WoMAN's SUICIDE
Hage, stoaOn, Nd, July 19.-Mrs. Mar
garet Dellinger, aged seventy-three
years, committed suicide yesterday at
the home of her son, Lawrence Dellin-
ger, in Horse Valley, Franklin county,
Pa. She went into room and sitting
on a bed drew big butcher knife
across her throat and cut it from ear to
ear, severing the artery in her neck.
Her daughter-in-law found her in
pool of blood. Justice Britton deemed
an inquest unnecessary. A few days
ago Mrs. Dellinger attempted suicide
by drowning, but was rescued
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
Taken to the Hospital.

Henry Bingham, of Appomattox, having
become insane was taken to the Western
State Hospital last week. 1t is stated that he
"lost his reason as the result of becoming a
proselyte of Mormon elder, who has been
creating considerable excitement in that
county,"
1t is more probable that he became a
"proselyte of a Mormon elder because he
had "lost his reason.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
Burned by Lightning.

Friday afternoon, the barn, with its con-
tents, on the land of Mr.. David Beard, half a
mile south of Mint Spring, tenanted by Mr..
G. W. Dice, was burned by lightning 1t
contained 300 bushels of wheat, 100 bushels
of rye, s tons of hay, and his farming imple-
mantS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
Rain Monday Evening.

A cloud from the West passed over the city
last Monday evening. The rain commenced
to fall at half past 6 o'clock, and, though it
continued only 10 minutes, the street cutters
were filled with water. 1t was accompanied
by lightning, and for a few minutes, the
wind blew with some violence, but it did no
damage
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
The Staunton Spectator.

A movement has been instituted by num-
Der of our most prominent and responsible
citizens to purchase the "Staunton Spectator"
plant, that the old and honored paper may be
perpetuated as one Of the institutions of
Staunton and Augusta county, Virginia En-
feJ'DTiSe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
Rain tuesday Morning.

At Ills a. m. yesterday, we had another
rain, wind, and thunder storm. Such was
the down-pour of rain, that in Is minutes
time, the streets were like rivers, the water
running in rapid streams, covering the streets
and pavements from one side to the other.
The water ran into the SPECTATOR building.
After quarter of an hour the rain abated, but
continued to fall, more or less, till II o'clock
N. Most of the rain fell in about 10 minutes
time.
1t began to rain again moderately at six
O. clock and continued so till7.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

1t is now rumored that the late w.
G. Adams, superintendent of the Rich
mond gas works, committed suicide.
He was short in his accounts 5000 at
the time of his death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
The Massey-Pilot SUIT.

The fifth week of this suit commenced on
Monday last. On that day the long and tedi-
GUS examination of witnesses was concluded,
and the argument of counsel is now in prog
ress. Massey was kept in the witness stand
five dayS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
MAR RACES.

SON-BRAXTON.-Att the residence of
the parents of the bride in Newport News at
O'Clock p. M, Thursday. July 18th, by Rev.
G. j. S. Mayo, of the Episcopal church. Mr..
Edward Everett Patteson, of Pond Gap,
Augusta county. to Miss Elizabeth NJ. BraX-
ton. daughter of Col. c. NJ. BraXton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
COME EARLY.
J.c. BISHOP,
is East Main Street.
july loft
Staunton Markets.


STAUNToN. VA. July 23rd, 1895.
There are no changes to report except as to
old wheat and yellow sugar which are now
quoted as follows:-
Old wheat 65 to 81 cents-New wheat 60 %
Go as last week.
Yellow sugar 40 instead of Alb last week.
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
DastardI, and Malicious conduct.

1t seems that Mr. J. w. Brooks, who rents
the Arson farm 4 or miles north of Staun-
Not great while ago, some one entered his
stable and cut to pieces four sets of harness,
and on last Friday night, some one burned
two ricks of his wheat, containing about 500
bushels of wheat, and wagon standing near
than
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
ACTION OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

Levy for the Year. Decrease of Assessments
We give the proceedings of the meeting of
the Board of Supervisors held last Thursday
as reported by the NeUS as follows
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
WHEN TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent, or business take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it
acts most pleasantly and effectually Oh the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing feyers,
headaches and other forms of sickness For
sale in SOC. and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARK Ell. !
TuupanAy T,1lx- 1871, rQoS


BEEF CATTLE.-There has been some little
Improvement in the activity over the market
eastern and Country dealers. The ona,itv o Of
the oner1ngs was a little on from that Of last
week. There were fewer of the top grades,
which maintained their values, and more OF
the medium and common grades in properties
than there were last Thursday. Prices 81 beef
cattle this week ranged as follows:
Generally rated frst quali it!;..'.. 4s91x
Medium or good fair qualify. 2HG3X
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
OF the cattle received gT3 came from Virgin
ia.
Cows.-Trade is reported as slow, with full
offerings. Prices are unchanged at $2Oa35, and
few extra at $40 per head.
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, July END, 1895.
the number being 1,250 head less than the very
moderate receipts of last week, am. there is a
moderate demand reported at an improve
ment OF ID to 25 cents per 100 lbs gross. West
ern hogs are quoted at 20a$6 25, nearby hogs
15aS6; and roughs3 50a$4 30 per 100 lbs gross.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There is fair trade only
for sheep and lambs. The former are &c
higher than last week, selling at 2a3 cents,
compared with last week. and are quoted at
3a44 cents, and few extra at Az cents per Id
gross.
CALvEs.-veals are slow and sell at 2a4 cents
Roughs sell at 5OaS5 per head.
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, July End, 1895. (
BEEvEs-Receipts for two days 3,235 head; A
cars on sale; steers active and 10 cents lower:
native steers, grass and corn-fed poor to
prime lass So, fair stillers S., stays and oxen
S3a4 ~, bulls 2aS3, dry COWS 65aS3. European
cables quote American steers at 10a11 cents
per Id, dressed weight; refrigerator beef at ~
cents per Id.
CALvEs.-Receipts for two days 1894 head; on
sale 2 ,93S; slow and 4 lower; pens not cleared;
poor to choice veals 4a$6 25, buttermilk calves
2 25aS3.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts for two days
l6,S25 head; on sale H,100; slow; good sheep
steady and others &c easier; lambs 4aKc low
er; poor to prime sheep 5Oa$4 Is, common to
choice lambs 3a$5 Is.
higher at 60a$8
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

California fruit shipped by the
steamship Paris was sold quickly in
London at good prices.
at Motley, Pittsylvania county, by
shooting herself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
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 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 and 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, 1895-07-24

The values of assessment are of the year
1894, and not upon the basis of reassessment
of the real estate of 1895.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

Credit by s11, 793, 359 90 assessed value
of real and personal of 1894, at 22c. .s25 945 80
Credit by 1886 tithables at so cts,... 5000 SO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

REAssEssMENr OF 1895 UPON REAL ESTATE
The oasis., 1895-08-10

or other combustlbe material shall be set on fire or burned in any street or lot within forty feet Of any building in the town, without Der mission of member Of the COmmittee of the Fire Depattment, under penalty as berein- after provided.
 Section 20 No stovepipe shall be placed up- on or within any building where the same passes through shingles. flooring or other hereinafter provided.
 Section 2l lt shall be lawful for the Mayor or any Member of the Town Council. Town Marshal. Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer. whenever any Of these shall have cause to suspect that any gunpOwdeT, gun cotton ni- trO-glycerlne, dynamite and caps iS concealed or Kept within the town limits, in violation or any ordinance Of this town, tO search any place in said town for the purpose of deter mininv whether any of such cOmbustibles are concealed or kept as aforesaid. Any person who shall Jbstruct or hinder any such officer making search, in the execution of his duties under this section, shall be punished as here inafter provided.
 Section 22. Any person or persons who shall give a false alarm Of fire, unless he can show that he had reasonable cause for believing at the time for giving such alarm that there was d fire in progress that was in imminent dan ger Of destroying property, shall be deemed guilty of q misdemeanOr, as hereinafter pro vided.
 section 23. Any person who shall cut or sever any wire of the fire alarm, or in any way oDstruct the same shall be deemed guilty
 
 And any person who shall wilfully or care lessly obstruct the progress of any apparatus of the fire department organization going to a fire, or who shall wifuly inlure Hny hose or apparatus belonging to said department, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
 section 24. Any person who shall hitch any animal to any fire hydrant, or in any manner obstruct the free use of the same, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanOr
 Section 2j. Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanOr, and up on conviction thereof shall be punished by q inc in any amount not exceeding two hun dred dollars or in default of the payment of such fine may be punished by Imprisonment in the CountyiJail for any period of time not exceeding two hundred days.
 This ordinance shall take effect on and after it's passage and posting.
 Passed and adopted the 18th day of June, 1895. Attest; ANTON PROTO,
 D. !. CUMMING, Clerk. Mayor.
The oasis., 1895-08-10

tor, upon the receipt of the tax roll and war rant to proceed to collect the same fin the manner prescribed by law for the collection or Territorial and County taxes the said Ol- lector being hereby vested with all and the same p0wers tO make collection Of taxes as is, or shall hereafter be conferred upon collect Ors Of Territorial and County taxes. and it shall be bis duty tO collect in the same man ner and with the same authority any tax list or assessment placed in his hands, without any unnecessary delay and tO pay over all taxes and money collected by him, belonging to the Town, tO the Town Treasurer ,as fast as collected
 Section 8. At each regular mee ing on the first Monday in each month, or as often as the Mayor and Common Council may by resOlu- tiOn direct, the Collector shall file with the Clerk his affidavit, stating the amount of money collected by him, belonging to the Town, for the preceding mouth, or for such other period of time as may have been pre- scribed, and said affidavit shall be subscribed and sworn tO,
 Section 4. The Tax Collector shall receive as compensation for his services a certain per rcentage of III taxes he may i've collected, as may be directed and allowed by the Mayor and Common CouDci, bv resolution spread upon the minutes, said allowance tO remain in force during the term of said office.
 This ordinance tO take effect on its adOp- ton, passage and posting.
 Passed and adopted July lst, 1885
 Attest: c. A. AVERY
 D. J. CUMMING, Clerk, Mayor Pro Tem.
The oasis., 1895-08-10
New. Notlons and Noreliies.

Spanish and English Interpreters and Dictionaries, Mexican Mining and Stamp Laws, Sonora and Mexico Maps, Opals, Filigree Silver, Drawn, Linen and Souvenir Spoons, Maga zines, Blank Books and Stationery, Pocket Cutlery, Smokers Articles, Toilet Goods, etc., etc.
 SONORA NEWS COMPANY.
The oasis., 1895-08-10
ORDINANCE No. il.
Duties of inc Collector.

Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Common
 Council of the Town of Nogales.
 Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Town Marshal, as Collector of Taxes, before enter ing upou the duties of his office, 10 file bond in the sum that may be hereinafter fixed by the Common Council with the Common Coun- ell, for the faithful discharge of his duties connected herewith, and as provided by law.
 Section 9 It shall be the duty of the Collec-
The oasis., 1895-08-10
CHAPTER III.

SECTION |. The Chief Engineer shall have the immediate direction and control Of tho Are department, subject to the rules and reg nlations approved by the Common Council. It shall be his duty to make and report to he Common Council at their first regular meet ing in the month of January In each year, of the state and efficiency of the fire depart ment and apparatus. and also to give as near as possible. the number of fire alarms, dam ages etc, together with such recommends lions as he may deem fit for the interest of the department, which hrecommendationss,in may be published in the proceedings or the Town Council and said Chief Engineer shall per form such duties pertaining to the welfare or the department and public good as the Common Council may direct
 Section 2. II shall be the duty of the Chief Assistant Engineer to aid the Chief Engineer in the discharge fthe obligations Of his, office and In his absence shall be clothed with the same power as the Chief Engineer and per form the duties Of his office.
 Section 2. In the absence Of inc Chief En- glneer and his Assistants the Foreman Of [ he oldest organized company present shall take command and have the same power as the Chief Engineer.
 Section 1. It shall be the duty of each ndi vidual member of the fire department to hold himself at all times in readiness for immedi- ate action, in case of fire or fire alarm, un- less prevented by bodily sickness or absence from the town, to treat with respect and cheerfully obey the orders of his superiors at all times, to thoroughly Ncquaint himself with the location of all public hydrants in the town, and To maintain anuSupporl 10 the best of his ability the rules and regulations of the department and the constitution and by-laws of the company to which he belongs.
 Section Q. Each and every officer and mem Der of a company in command of the same will be held responsible for hls actions while occupying such position or Tor any Wllful neglect or his duty, or violation of any order of the Chief or Assistant Engineer, and any officer or member of the department or other person who shall, during the time Of any fire, neglect or refuse to obey The order or orders of the above named officers. shall be liable for each offence, to the nfictiOn of such pen alties and fines as may be provided by said inet shall be paid into the treasury of the fire department, and said department may provide also that in default Of payment Of such fines the person or persons may be com ruitted to the County Jail for the term of one
The oasis., 1895-08-10
ORDINANCE No. 8.
Pire Department.

Be 1t ordained by tho Mayor and Common Council of Nogalos.
The oasis., 1895-08-10
CHAPTER 1,

SECTION l. There is now. or may be hereaf- ter created for the Town of Nogales. Fire De- bartment, 10 consist of not more than two water throwing engine companies. and not more than two hook and ladder companies
 Section 2. The general officers Of said Fire Department shal consist of A Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer.
 SECTION 3. 1be said water throwing engine Assistant foremen and one Secretary, and not les. than ten nor more than twenty-five artiVc members,
 Section f. Said hose companies shall consist each of one Foreman, one Assistant Fore - man, one Clerk, and not less than ten nor more than twenty-five active members
 Section 5 The said hook ,ahd lac 1r com paules shall consist uf ono forer bne As- .lstant Foreman, one Clerk and no. aAss than ten or more than twcnty-hve activs members.
 Section {. The above companies when ac- cepted and admitted 70 the Fire Department. Ns hereinafter provided, may be furnished with such engines, hose carts, hook and lad Ael trucks as the Mayor and Common Coun- ci may furnish or have on hand.
 Section 7 No person shall be entitled tO be- como member of said Fire Department. un- less he Is q male citizen Of the United States, of proper age. able bodied and Of sound mind and body. and able to converse understand ingly in the English language.
 Section f. X company desiring admission into the department must make application to the Mayor and Common Council Of the Town of Nogales, accompanying such appli- cation with a copy Of their constitution signed by at least fifteen persons having the qualifications to become members of said de- partment as presented In the preceding sec ton, the names of their officers, and where they desire to be located. II the said appli- cation receives the approval Of the Mayor and Common Council the company shall be declared admitted into the department and entitled to the privilegrs Of the same.
 Section Q. The said Fire Department shall have power to make rules and regulations governing the department and It's members, It's duties. powers. &c. provided he same are In accQrdance with all laws pertaining there mon Council.
 Section i0 Whenever fire company shall have reduced its membership roll to less herein. it shall be the duty Of tho Clerk or Secretary of said company tO notify the Mayor and Common Council of the fact and if said membership two months, lt shall be disbanded
The oasis., 1895-08-10
CHAPTER II.

SECTION l. At sthe first regular meeting of the Mayor and Common Council. after this ordinance goes into effect. said Mayor and Common Council shall approve a Chief Engin- ger and Assistant Chief Engineer who have been elected by the fire department, who shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified as herein prescribed at the last meeting of the fire department In Dccem her of each year. a Chief and Assistant Chief Engineer shall bc elected and their names presented to the Mayor and Common Council by their Secretary before the first regular meeting of said Mayor and Common Council in January, at which regular meeting the same shall be approved by the Mayor and Common Council. The said Chief and Assist ant Engineers to hold their offices until their successors are elected and qualified.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-07
How to Roll an I'm breIIa.

The ribs should be laid fatty
against the stick and the points
held firmly in place, curving the
thumb and forefnger Of the right
hand about them, while the left
hand does the rolling, revolving
the umbrella in so doing; the
right thumb should be loose
enough to permit the revolutions
while still holding down the
points. -Godey's Magazine.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1895-12-07
A Conditional Reward,

Woman-My husband has dis
appeared and may be dead. L
want to offer a reward for his
body.
Chief of Police-Yes, madam
A description will be needed, and
this, with the reward, will no
doubt prove effective. He may
be alive. you know, in which case
we may soon be able to return
him to you.
Woman-I shan't pay a cent OF
reward unless he is returned dead
Just remember that.-New York
Weekly.