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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Miss Annie q. HowdysheII Charged
with Forgery.

Miss Annie B. Howdyshell, of this county,
aged about % years, who had been employed
at DIR. Gibson's of this city. but left there two
weeks ago, on Tuesday evening Of last week
applied at the drugstore of B. F. Hughes to
have check for S35 cashed which purported
to have been drawn by R. H. Dudley, and was
endorsed with the names of Mary J. Howdy-
shell and Annie B. Howdyshell. She said she
wished to have it cashed but the banks were
closed. On being asked if she wished to buy
ANYTHING, she said she wanted bottle OF medi-
cine but had nothing but the check. Suppos-
ing the check to be good. Mr.. Hughes sold her
the medicine for .25 and gave her $3.50 in
change-the two amounting to the sum of the
check. When Mr. Hughes presented the
check at the bank the next morning, he was
informed that 1t was not good, and that 1t had
been presented the day before by woman.
He then went to the residence of Mr. Dudley
in the county, who informed him that the
check was a forgery, but that he would ar
range the payment as he had some business
transactions with the father of the woman,
and requested Mr.. Hughes to have her arrest
ed. On his return to the city he had a war
rant issued for er arrest which was given to
Policeman John Fretwell to make the arrest
if he could find her, which he did in the city
on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning.
she was arraigned before the Mayor, who, af-
ter hearing the testimony of B. F. Hughes
and Capt J. H. Waters, sent her on to await
the action of the grand jury. 1t appears that
there was another check similar to the one for
the passing of which she was arrested for the
sum of $40. At her trial before the Mayor
she made no statement, but in conversation
with the City Attorney, j. l.. Bumgardner,
and Chief of Police Waters, she said that
Charley Ogg, young man. had filled up the
checks and showed her how to endorsed them
that she had given the money TO him, that he
had promised to take her to Baltimore that
she had prepared to go and had sent her trunk
TO the G. u .. depot, III which were letters TO
substantiate her statement.
The young man whom she duplicates in the
forgery left on the 210 &. & o. train Thursday
morning A warrant for his arrest has been
issued, and kilograms sent to different points
The special grand-jury summoned Thursday
and re-convened on Friday made the follow
ing indictments
Annie B. Howdyshell, forgery, and utteripg
a forged instrument; two counts.
c. c. Ogg, forgery, and uttering a forged
check two counts.
J.H. Conner alias John Dean, HOUSEKEEPING
with intent to commit larceny.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Gard by Hon. J acob Yost.

The Rockbridge Neee and some correspond
ents having stated that the recount of votes
of Rockbridge county, in which all'the ballots
that were not strictly in compliance with the
election law were thrown out. gave Tucker a
majority of 81 instead of majority for Yost
of 10, as reported by the judges of election,
Mr.. Yost publishes a card in the Staunton
News of yesterday in which he says
THE figures quoted are correct, but the
deduction from those figures are altogether
erroneous. Instead of losing on the recount,
my actual net gain from errors made by the
judges of election was A, thus increasing my
unQnestionable plurality in Roekbridge coun
ty from rs to 49, and this without consider
ing any matter outside of the bare fact of cor
recting errors made in the count by the judges
of election
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
state Convention Y. M. c. A.

The 10Th Annual State convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association of Vir-
ginia will be held in this city from February
9th to February 10th. We take pleasure in
publishing the following notice thereof in
compliance with the request of II. o. Will
liams, State Secretary of that body -
The Nineteenth Annual Meeting of the Vir
ginia Association will be held in Staunton,
February Go, 1895. Several hundred dele
gates are expected. 1t promises to be the
strongest and most interesting Convention OF
Virginia's young men ever held. Some OF
the features will be addresses by Rev. Theo
dore L. Cuyler, D. D., of Brooklyn, N. "
Mr. H. Thane Miller, of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mr.
c. J. Hicks, Railroad Secretary of the Inter
national Committee Mr.. George A. Hall,
State Secretary of New York; Mr.. w. ii.
Morriss, General Secretary of Baltimore; Rev,
Theron H. Rice Jr., of Alexandria; Pastor c.
Armand Miller, of Salem, and Mr.. F. W.
Lang, State Secretary of Maryland, West Vir-
ginia and Delaware. Other successful work
ers among young men have been invited.
The singing will be special feature of the
occasion. All delegates will be provided with
free entertainment if desired, and reduced
railroad rates have been secured.
This years Convention will mark an inter
esting epoch in the history of this useful or
ganization. The past year has been one of
good steady growth among the Associations
of the State, Notwithstanding the depression.
All yonng men who wish to attend should APP
ply to their local secretary or write at once to
Fl. o. Williams, State Secretary. at Richmond,
Va, for reduced rates, credentials, programs
and further particulars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

The ,populists of the North Carolina
senate voted down joint resolution to
adjourn over from Friday evening to
Monday in order to observe Gen. Lees
birthday. AS a usual thing the aver
age populist legislator is a monstrosity,
but in North Carolina he must beat
the record. The legislature of any
southern state which refuses to honor
the memory of the greatest soldier does
not represent the people of that State.
But nothing better could have been ex
pected of the persons who have come
to the top in North Carolina as a result
of the fusion of the most unworthy ele-
ments of the State.-IndeI- Appeal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
fuckers Answer to Yost's Notice of
Contest.


Contest.
On Monday, Hon. H. st. G. Tucker had
served on Hon. Jacob Yost has reply to Yost's
notice that he would contest his seat IN the
5ith Congress.
He takes up, seriatim, the allegations made
in Yosts notice of contest, and replies TO them
specifically, and then makes a general reply
to the whole.
His answer contains Yosts famous letter
against Malone which was published over his
signature in 1889 when Malone was candi
date of Governor.
1t also contains paper entitled "Instruc-
tons to Precinct committeeman, and abstract
of the Walton Election Law" signed by
John A. Noon, Secretary Congress. Com
mittee." This paper" says Tucker, clearly
and unequivocally shows a predetermined
plot on your part and that of your friends to
nullify the law of the State of Virginia which
had been solemnly passed by its General
Assembly; and l charge that these circulars
were thrown broadcast through the district,
in order to carry into effect this preconcerted
plot on the part of you and your friends
thereby to abrogate and annul the law of the
State
Mr.. Tucker closes his answer as follows
II now invite you from the field of specu-
lation to that of proof. This contest is TO be
decided not upon the vaporings of political
partizans, but upon substantial proof. and
that alone. To this invite you, and upon
this l shall insist My return to the seat in
Congress cannot be set aside by the clamor OF
disappointed candidate, but only by legal
proof that the return is false, and that the
contestant received not the good intentions
(which may pave the way to some place, but
not to seat in Congress) but the legal votes OF
majority of those, who on the 9Th day OF
| November 1891, cast their lawful ballots in
| The election for representative from the Tenth
District of Virginia. | appeal to the law and
! to the evidence. By that | am ready to stand
or fall"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

Senator Hill is getting to be quite a
swell in Washington society as we OBJ
serve that in the past week he has
been distinguished guest at two din
ners. Now that he is regularly launch
ed in society, we should not be surpris-
ed to hear that he is a candidate for
matrimony as we'll as higher political
honors. When a confirmed old bache-
lor suddenly develops a keen interest
in social functions and also takes to
novel reading, he will bear watching.
-IndeG- ADpe0I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more prompt.
adapting the worlds best products t.
the needs of physical being, will attest
tile value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
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,
tli.;pelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, 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, 1895-01-23
Celebration In Atlanta, Ca.

At the celebration of Gen. R. F. Lees birth
day in Atlanta, Ga, on Saturday last, Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee was the orator of the occasion
and delivered a fine address, and Capt. Chas.
S. Arnall formerly of this place, President of
the Virginia Society at Atlanta, presided, and
was the toast master at the banquet. Tins it
will be seen that Vlrginians we're conspicuous
figures in the Atlanta celebration, and the two
aforementioned were as brave soldiers as
ever flashed sabre or fired a musket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Injunction Granted.

On the petition of Julius G. Scheffer, Judge
Mclaughlin issued an injunction forbidding
the sale of the furniture of the Eakleton
Hotel, which is advertised to be sold on the
31st instant with the Hotel building.
J. G. Scheffer alleges in his bill that the
deed of trust securing B. f. Eakle for the sum
of 81 800 is fraudulent to the extent of So, 500,
and that he has an attachment against the
said furniture in the Eakleton Hotel to the
amount of $1,000, and has instituted proceed
ings in the Augusta County Circuit Court to
recover the said amount.
W. E. Craig and R. P. Bell represent J. G.
Scheffer and Patrick and Gordon the defend
ants
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
EIopement.

On Monday morning hack was waiting on
Gospel Hill for two passengers-Mr. Charles
E. Fretwell and Miss Lula Kiracofe of this
city-who, on arrival, were driven to Brand
station four miles east of here, where they
boarded the East bound local train for Char
lottesville, where they took the vestibule train
for Alexandria, whence they went by boat to
4 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

The conference called by J. HI. Hob
son, of the populist committee, to meet
in Richmond on Tuesday night ito
see if some plan can be agreed on by
which Virginia's name may no longer
be stained with the charge of fraud"
has been postponed for the present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
BurgIary.

On Tuesday night of last week, some bur-
glar effected an entrance into the office of the
B. & O. Freight depot here, and took out the
money drawer, which only contained 81. 30 in
small change.
The robber was, no doubt, greatly chagrin-
ned and disapp ointed, as he expected large
sum as that was payday on that road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
opera-House Thursday and Friday
Nights.

Miller's Comic Opera Company will give en-
tertainments in the Opera house Thursday
and Friday nights of this week. On Thurs
day night will be given the sparkling light
opera entitled ''Girofe- Giroha," and Friday
night the Chimes of Normandy" introduc
ing Miss Myra Morrella, the gifted Prima
Donna; Mr.. Geo. W. Traverner, the wonder
full Tenor; and James A. Donnelly, the Come
dian, with strong cast under the direction
of Mr. AL Henderson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
A Criminal Found in a Bureau.

In January year ago, Constable ]. F. Wade
arrested Baxter Holt, colored man, on the
charge of having stolen four bushels of wheat
from w. H. Fulton of Augusta county.
Whilst on the way to magistrate, Holt made
his escape, and fled to West Virginia where he
remained most of the time since On the
Sth instant, the Constable learned that he had
been seen about his home, and Immediately
went there to arrest him, when he found him
by his scent concealed in bureau in his
house.
We learn the above from a Brownsburg
correspondent of the Rockbridge News who
says =
HE is now out of the bureau though, and
is looking through the grated windows of the
Jail in the city of Staunton.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Vacancy to be Filled.

As Mr. Talbert Coleman has resigned the
pos ition of Instructor of painting in the In
stitution for the education of the Deaf and
Dumb and the Blind, and as the vacancy thus
occasioned will be filled by the Executive
Committee which will meet on the 18th of
February, applicants for that position should
apply before that time to the President or
Secretary of the Board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Hicks Guessed Wrong.

The weather forecasts by Hicks, as publish
ed in the almanacs, predicted warmer weather
for the 18th and 18th of January. 1t will be
remembered that it was at that time that we
had the coolest weather we have had for years.
and that the cold weather was general over
the States. 1t was a bad guess.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
WOOD! WOOD! wooD:!!

Those who wish to pay their subscriptions
with wood are requested to bring it in as soon
as possible, as we are now in need of it, and
would consider it an accommodation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of per-
m anently beneficial effects and were satisfied
with transient action but now that it is gen
orally known that Syrup of Figs will per
manently cure habitual constipation, we'll
informed people will not buy other laxatives.
which act for time but finally injure the
system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
J. II. Conner Arrested.

On Thursday morning last Chief of Police
Waters received intelligence that ]. H. Con-
nor had been arrested at Kenova, W. Va. He
is the man who is suspected of having stolen
property belonging to the guests of the Hoover
House some months ago, and latterly, jewelry
and clothing. the property of Mr.. G. w. Brit
tain, from room in the Trout building, as
heretofore noticed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Staunton Markets.

SPECTATOR OFflCE.
STAUNTON, VA, Jan. END, 1895.
The only changes are in County bacon and
Western lard, which are little lower, and coal
oil, which is a little higher, and which we
now quote as follows
Country bacon-Hams 10 cts; Shoulders 8
cts. and Sides cts.
Coal oil to III cts
Western Lard 81 to 81 cts
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

the nature of general currency measure;
whilst the Treasury problem is the much mar
rover one of re-establishing recent departures
from the customary usages of making pay
ments to theGovernment in gold or gold certif-
icates
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Personal.

Miss Minnie B. Wilson, of this city, who
had been visiting Mrs. ]. s. Wilson in Char
lottesville left there on Thursday to visit
relatives at Hagerstown, Md.
REV. H K Hawthorne of Alton, Nelson
county, on Thursday last went to Atlanta,
Ga, to visit his father. Rev. J. B. Hawthorne,
D. D.
We regret to learn that our good friend,
Capt Jas. H. Todd has been quite sick the
past week Hope he will soon be WELL
Mr.. Reeves Gait, who was partially para
lyzed several months ago, and who went to
Walters Sanitarium at Warnersville, Pa, re-
turned to his home Saturday evening nearly
restored
Dr. S. P Hite who was taken sick on the
9th inst, is-quite ill.
Rev. John d. Donovan went on Monday to
Edinburg. Shenandoah county. to assist at a
protracted meeting of the U. B. Church at
that place.
Miss Mary Morton, daughter of Capt. 7. c..
Morton, left here Monday morning to visit
relatives at Danyille, Va, whence she will go
to Fernandna, Florida, to visit her sister,
Mrs Joseph S. LeFills.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Celebration IN Charlottesville.

The Anniversary of the birthday of General
Robert E Lee was celebrated in Charlottes-
Vile in the Levy Opera house last Saturday
night Music was furnished by the Monti
cello Band. The exercises were opened with
prayer by Rev. DIR. Petrie; after which Com
mander Garnett introduced Judge r. 7. W.
Duke, Jr., who read patriotic letter from his
father Col. R. I. W. Duke, in which the writ
er deplored his inability on account of sick
ness to fill his engagement as orator of the oc-
casion.
Mr.. Mason Gordon then read an original
poem whose lines paid an adequate tribute to
the character of the great commander-in-chief
of the Confederacy.
Addresses, appropriate to the occasion, were
then delivered in the order mentioned by
Captain Mlcajah Woods, Rev. J. William
Jones, D. d., and Senator John w. Daniel
the last speaker was, as he said, caught on
the fly as he stopped there on his way from
Staunton where, he said, she had fought the
Battle of Gettysburg once that day before the
Stonewall Jackson Camp of Confederate veter-
ans''-referrng to his Grafton elsewhere MOTTO
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

The Royal Arcanum gave a banquet at the
Eakleton Hotel last night which was greatly
enjoyed by the members and their invited
guests.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

Mr.. Douglas Lockwood, of Winches-
ter, died from an overdose of lauda-
mum taken to relieve a severe attack
of neuralgia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Earthqunke in Persia.
The City of Kuchan Shaken and Hundre,
of Persons Killed.


LONDON, Jan 21.--Thc Times has a
dispatch from Teberan, the capital of
Persia, stating that the town of kuch-
an, in the province of Khorasan,
which was destroyed by an earthquake
fourteen months ago, and which was
subsequently rebuilt, was again de-
stroyed by an earthquake shock on
Thursday last. There was, as on the
previous occasion, great loss of life.
One hundred women, who were in a
bathhouse, were crushed to death by
the falling building. The weather is
intensely cold, and this increases the
sufferings of the survivors whose houses
were destroyed
The dispatch adds that four distinct
shocks were felt at Meshed within three
days. None of these shocks, however,
was of sufficient strength to do any
damage
Kuchan lies at the foot of the Shah
Jahan Kuh, a mountain 1000 feet in
height The town, which is about
eighty miles northwest of Meshed is
about $500 feet above the sea level. 1t
is an important place, being on the
route to Shirvan. The population prior
to the earthquake of November 18th,
1898, which destroyed every house in
this place, was between 10000 and 25,-
900 The official report of the disaster
placed the number of persons killed at
$4,000. Fifty thousand head of cattle
persisted in the valley, at the head of
which Kuchan is situated.
From November II to November "a
there were $50 distinct shocks. 1t was
the first shock and destroyed the town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Jan'y 18th, 1895.
Landes Son
VS..
N. d. Craun, sc.
All parties to this suit. pending in the Cir
cult court of Augusta county, will TAKE NO
IICE that will proceed, at my office in Staun-
ton, on the
18th day of February, 1895,
to consider the exceptions filed to nv former
report in this cause, and the issue raised BIZ
the defendants answer land other accounts as
required by the order of recommittal entered
on the 4th day of November, 1884, in this
cause. The parties will appear without any
further notice.
JNO. NJ. KINNEY,
Jan l6-4tS Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

A CORPSE" THAT CAME TO LIFE
Reprehensible conduct on the part of
a supposed corpse was the cause of a
serious accident to two women in the
town of Haywood, England, on Friday.
They were watching by the body of a
friend, who had died the previous day.
The woman had been laid out and
measured for coffin, and was ready
for burial. Suddenly the corpse threw
away the cloth covering its face and
sat up.
The two watchers fled with wild
shrieks, such as Hurry !""Got away"
Both fell downstairs and lay helpless
from their injuries at the bottom, but
still able to give voice to their terror
in frightful screams. Many persons
came to their aid, but it was long
time before anybody dared go upstairs.
Finally several ventured together, and
u doctor was summoned.
The supposed dead woman described
her agonies of mind over the prepara-
tions for her burial, of which she was
fully cognizant. The shock was too
much for her; few hours later she
died in earnest. The other two wo-
men are in a hospital.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Riot in Brooklyn.

The strike in Brooklyn, N. Y, of the con-
ductors moter-men and other employees of
the five electric surface street railways, has
resulted in riot in which stones, clubs, pis-
tolls, and other weapons were used, by which
number of policemen. militia men and 9TH
ere were injured. Seven or eight thousand
troops are now aiding to protect the railways.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
Groceries. Etc.

Groceries. Etc.
BACON-country, see country produce.
Western, canvas hams. .................. lac
- long clear sides.
s. g short clear SideS.......
bellies
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
THURSDAY. Jan. 18th. 1895.
BEEF CATTLE.-Quality of the offerings this
week are fully up to that of last week. Trade
has been fair throughout There is but little
change in quotations from last week, the only
difference being that medium and common
grades were considered slightly easier. Prices
of beef cattle this week ranged as follows:
Observation-Disclosures. 4x(944
Generally rated first quality. 4S(94S
Medium or good fair quality. 3h(944
Cows. ........................ 2 @34
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-01-23
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

d.
Mich COwS-The market is dull Prices $40
to $50 per head, and few extra at $40 per
I,1ae,d