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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
Soldiers Withdrawn from Poca-
hontaS.

On Monday of last week, as noticed in the
SPECTATOR of that week, about half of the
Harrisonburg Guards who had been sent 10
days before to Pocahontas returned, arriving
here Monday evening and going to Harrison
burg the next morning.
On Wednesday evening, those who were
left at Pocahontas also returned, arriving here
that evening and went to Harrisonburg Thurs
day morning
All seems to be quiet at Pocahontas now,
and it is hoped that there will be no more
trouble. If Gov. McCorkle of West Virginia,
had sent troops to Mcdowell county in that
State at the beginning of the trouble which
was caused by the strikers in that county, the
expense of sending troops there would have
been saved to Virginia, and an incalculable
amount of loss to West Virginia in the stop
page of mining in that State would have been
saved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
lar RACES.

FUNKHOUSER-BOW MAN.-At the resi-
d9nce in Harrisonburg of Mr.. VIM. Billhimer,
Tuesday morning by Rev. j. A. Anderson,
Mr. VIM. NJ FunkhOuser to Miss Flora X.
Bowman, both of HarrisOnburg.
DEVIER-BELL.-In Harrisonburg, at the
parsonage Of the M. e. Church South, by
Rev. j. A. Anderson, Mir. d. Clinton Devier
to Miss Ida Bell, daughter of Mr.. j. III. Bell
both Of HarriSOnburg.
OTT-CONNELL-July3l 81, 1895, near Spring
Hill, VIM. l. Knott and Mary L. Connen.
BALSLEY TRAY ER.-July 90, 1895, in Staun-
ton. VIM. L. Balsley and Mary E. Trayer.
both of Augusta.
REGORY-REDIFER.-A l. 1895, near
Arbor Hill, Jas. A. Gregory and Della May
Red1fer, daughter Of ThOs. ". Redifer. The
bride is aged Is years and months.
VEST HENKLE.-At Buena Vista, Va, Tues
day evening July 23rd. by Rey. Mr.. Joyce. of
the Methodist church, Mr.. w. II. Vest tele-
graph operator of the N. s. w. railroad, and
Miss Mamie b. Henkle, daughter Of Mayor
j. M. Henkle.
COIN ER- KOINER. = At Bethany Lutheran
church, near Waynesboro, July 3lst. at P.
NJ, Julian st. p. Coiner to Miss Bertha A.
Koiner, daughter of the late Cyrus Koiner.
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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
sle needs Of physical being, will attest
tue value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is duo 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
neys, 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, 1895-08-07

A severe earthquake has occurred at
Kransnovodsk, the military post in the
trans Caspian region. Fifteen houses
were thrown down, burying IL persons
in the ruins.
A cyclone and cloudburst at Wells
ton, Ohio, Sunday of last week, flood
ed the streets and cellars, carried away
the water works dam and drowned
some Italians working in street rail-
way cut.
Governor Mckinley has sent to a
Boston paper denial of statement
that the Governor is a member of the
American Protective Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
Personal.

Rev. O. B. Wilson, of Arkansas, brother-in-
law of Mr.. E. M. Undertake, of this city,
preached in the First Presbyterian Church
last Sunday evening.
Mrs. DR.. A. M. Henkel, and son GODFREY
left Monday afternoon for the White Sulphur
Springs.
Mrs. Gibson, wife of Rev. Robert A. Gibson,
of Cincinnati, Ohio, and daughter of the late
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, with her children, is on
a visit to her sister, Mrs. A. F. Robertson on
Church street.
Mr.. ]. Fred. Davis, of the Daily Ners left
here last Wednesday morning for Rockville
Indiana, where his wife is visiting relatives
and will go from there to Lake Superior
where he formerly lived, and will be absent
about two weeks.
Mrs. B. l.. Partlow left here Thursday
morning to visit friends in the southern part
of Virginia and North Carolina.
Miss Kate V. Anthony, of this city, who
was visiting friends in Charlottesville and at
tending the Normal, left there on Wednesday
to spend this month with friends in Fredericks.
burg.
We had brief call on Monday from Mr..
W. H. H. Frenger, editor of that excellent
paper, the Clifton Forge Repiem.
On Tuesday of last week, Miss Anstress Gull
ley, who has been attending the Normal
School, returned to her home in Fishersville,
accompanied by her cousin, Miss Harriet
George.
Mr. L. Koiner, of the Augusta National
Bank, is spending vacation of two weeks at
the Cold Sulphur Springs.
On Thursday, Mr.. W. W. King, accom-
panied by his wife and little son, went to the
Sweet Springs.
Mr.. Arthur H. Taylor has resigned his
position on the Staunton Post, and has &C
cepted one on the Charlottesville Progress. He
is capable and industrious local editor and
will render valuable service to the Progress.
Rev. R. H. Fleming, of Lynchburg, an able
Presbyterian minister, and son of the late W.
w. Fleming, of Highland county, is now on
a visit to friends and relatives in Highland
his native county.
The Charlottesville Chronicle of last Friday
last says -
Colonel James C. Cochran, of Augusta, is
visiting his brother, Judge John l.. Cochran,
on West Main street,
Rev. J. W. Rosebro, some years ago pastor
Of Messy Creek Church in this county, now
pastor of Tabb Street Presbyterian Church
Of Petersburg will leave there next Monday
for New York to spend three or four weeks. |
He contemplates making the trip on bicycle.
He will probably be accompanied by another |
minister of that place, who is also an expert |
yheelman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

The Richmond State says, "about the
heaviest loser in the Massey-Pilot suit
is the party or parties who employed
John s. Wise"
Nineteen bodies of persons who per-
ished in the flood of Tuesday at So
zorro, N. NJ, have been recovered.
The Petersburg hade1-Appeal says
that "Gov. O'Ferrall's declaration for
an honest dollar shows that his head is
as level upon finance as it is upon
strikes"
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ANOTHER FATAL SHOOTING.-An-
other fatal shooting is reported at East
End tunnel between railroad guards.
Henry Parsons and Dick Gentry were
engaged in a friendly scuffie, when
Parsons drew his pistol and remarked
that he would make Dick dance. AS
he did so the gun was accidentally dis
charged, the ball entering Gentry's
abdomen and resulting fatally. Gen
try was taken to his brothers at Flat
Top Yards. where he died.
Gentry was 81 years of age and I'M
married. Headliqht.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

An anarchist who shot the manager
OF a French coal mine Sunday from
which he had been discharged was
killed by the explosion of a bomb he
carried under his coat.
A great battle is said to have been
fought near Baracoa, Cuba, and the
insurgents have burned that town and
Jignani. Colonel Sandoval was wound
ed.
The American pilgrims in Rome were
received by the Pope Sunday in the
hal! of the Consistory, where mass had
previously been said.
MODS have destroyed the mission
stations at ku Cheng, China, and killed
ten British missionaries. Two Amerf-
cans were hurt
Five OF the fourteen miners i'm
prisoned by water in a mine at Salt
coats, Scotland. were rescued alive
Sunday
The funeral of Ernest Green, the
colored boy who was accidentally shot
last Friday in Washington by Miss
Flagler, took place Sunday from the
Shiloh Baptist Church. Rev. VIM.
Taylor, Rev. M. Brooks and other col
ored ministers officiated Five thou
sand persons viewed the remains.
The Flagler tragedy was almost
duplicated, when a young colored boy
was shot by servant of the japanese
legation in Washington while stealing
fruit in the yard in the rear of the lega-
ton. The shot struck the boy in the
arm and is not dangerous.
Robert E. Hutcheson, grand chan
cellor of the Knights of Pythias, of
Virginia, died at Chase City. His home
was in Charlotte county.
One of the important questions to
come before the Catholic Total Alb
stinence Union convention In New
York this week is substitute for the
saloon.
Berlin, Md, was destroyed by fire
Saturday night. Not building of any
consequence escaped the flames. The
loss is enormous and hundreds of peo-
pie are homeless.
Berlin is an incorporated town of
500 inhabitants.
Miss Charlotte Nelson, a we'll known
actress, met Joseph H. Neill, wealthy
planter from Guatemala, on train
coming from San Francisco less than a
month ago, and they were quietly
married last Wednesday in the chapel
of the Church of the Heavenly Rest.
Many democrats believe that William
c. Whitney is favored by Mr.. Cleye-
land for the Presidential nomination.
A cable despatch from Santiago de
Cuba says that Jose Maceo was de-
feated by Spanish forces, under Colonel
Seguiras, near Iona de la Galleta,
Cuba.
One italian was killed and fourteen
negroes wounded in a race war at
Spring Valley, Ill.
Lightning struck the Methodist
(Shurch at Quakertown, N. j., and in
iured ten persons.
Senator Quay says that his victory
N the primaries in Pennsylvania indi-
oates that public sentiment is with
him.
Lightning struck signalman of the
Brooklyn elevated railroad Sunday
While he sat with his finger on the key.
He was unconscious when discovered,
md the trains which waited for his
ignal to move toward the bridge were :
tailed.
Mr.. J. Allen Watts has announced
himself at Roanoke as candidate for
he State Senate
Twenty-Five cases of smallpox have
developed among the colored colonists
1t Eagle Pass, Texas, returning from
Mexico.
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Storm at Charlottesville.

Of the storm at Charlottesville last
Sunday evening, the Progress says
at came up very suddenly and the
electrical display was grand. The light
ming struck fine tree in the yard of
DIR. G. P. Benson, laying the bark open
for many feet. Globnlar electricity
filled the air, and one ball of fire is
said to have burst under the chair of a
gentleman who had taken refuge from
the storm in Wille's stsre on the Square.
The electric fluid also struck a tree in
Rev. J. E. Massey's yard. shocking that
gentleman 80 severely as to affect his
hearing. The rain came down in tor
rents, and gave the streets and roads a
real cleansing"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

AN HROLITE FALLS IN A MEADOW
"A despatch from Newburg, n. Y. of
Sunday last says
During the storm this afternoon a
great hot ball fell into a meadow, near
Orange Lake. 1t struck the ground
with terrific force, almost Embedding
itself in the dirt.
The ball, or erolite, as scientists pro-
nounce it, fell near flock of sheep,
and wool on several of them was burn
ed, as we'll as grass in the vicinity. 1t
will weigh probably three hundred
pounds"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

CHECK FOR LARGE AMOUNT.-The
Washington correspondent of the Alex
andria Gazette. under date of last
Thursday says
Judge Critcher OF Alexandria was
informed at the Treasury to day that
check would be sent to him this after
noon for $4,000, as his fee for the col
lection of the Pottawatomie Indian
claim. A curious thing about the claim
is that the first item in it is dated June
1895 and the last, June 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

ROBBERY IN ROCKINGHAM. - The
Spirit Of the Valley says that on Sun
day afternoon of last week the resi-
dence of Mr.. Ed. Koontz, on the Warm
Spring turnpike about one mile from
Harrisonburg, was entered in the day
time, the family being from home, and
robbed of twenty-four dollars which
Mr.. Koontz had left in the pockets of
his pantaloons. There was watch
and some checks in an adjoining room,
but the thief or thieves did not get
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

RACE TROUBLE IN ALABAMA.-The
Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette under date of Au-
gust End says
Congressman Cobb of Alabama ar
rived here to-day. He says the facts
of the trace war" in his State are that
white man attempted to thrash one
of his hired negro boys for some devil
try, that the boys two brothers resist
ed him, that their resistance attracted
numerous other negroes whose pres
ence on his land was nuisance, that
he sent for the sheriff of the county to
drive them off his premises, that on
the appearance of the officer one OF
the negroes shot him dead, that the
sheriffs posse returned the fire, wound
ing one negro in the leg, and that then
nine negroes we're arrested and held
for examination, but that the one who
shot the sheriff is now at large. He
SAYS Southern affairs are never fairly
represented in the North"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

GEN. MALONE. - The Washington
correspondent of the Alexandria Ga
zette, under date of Monday last,
says
Virginia Republicans now here say
that General Malone, in the election
bill he has just had endorsed by the
conference he called at Petersburg,
has exceeded all his previous gall,
monumental as that has been, as. by
it, he would have the nomination of
all the Republican candidates in his
State"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
Hay Fever.

AS the 10th of August approaches, you
should fortify your system with DR.. Hump
hreys' Specific ''77'', and escape Hay Fever.
Price 25c. at all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
Assignment.

j. G. Whitlock has made all assignment to
C.M. Kiracofe, Trustee, of his grocery store and
accounts, and one horse and delivery wagon,
to pay his debt of 81, 465 05 to Bowling, Spots
& Co. The amount of assets is not given,
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Death Of Rev. VIM. e. Payne.

The Rev. William E. Payne, Presiding Ed
er of the Charlottesville District, Methodist
Episcopal Church South. died Tuesday after
noon, July Both, at the District parsonage on
Ridge Street in Charlottesville, aged 40
years and months, leaving a widow ahd 6
children. Whilst preaching at White Hall
last December he received stroke of paraly-
sis, from which he recovered and his health
though not good, was SO improved that he
filled his appointments, but two weeks ago,
he was again paralyzed and his death result
ed on the day mentioned, He was native
of King George county. In his Conference
Sketches" Rev. DR.. Lafferty says of him.
"Mr. Payne is of masculine and symmetri-
cal build. He is in excellent report as a
preacher and pastor.
HE entered the Confederate army at eigh-
teen, and behaved well in the midst of armed
men. The insignia of manliness are on his
brow, beam in his clear eye and bear super
scription on his firm frame. And all the
while, who is more vigilant to guard against
obtrusiveness?
"He has rich dowry of natural parts. His
public prayers, in simplicity, in tender and
| tuneful tones in fervent and fit words, certify
| to his Christian spirit and best gifts. What
ever he presents, in pulpit or in Conference
has worth and weight, never lacking in home
spun wisdom, set forth in directness and
| vigor. He serves the Church with fidelity
| and brings his sheaves."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
TO CLEANSE THE SYSTEM

Effectually yet gently, when costive or bilious,
or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to
permanently cure habitual constipation, to
awaken the kidneys and liver to healthy
activity, without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds or feyers use Syrup
of Figs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

NEGROES FURNISHED WITH RA-
TIoNs.- Washington, July 31.-United
States consul at Piedras Negras, Mex,
has telegraphed the State Department
that 300 of the negro colonists have
crossed the Rio Grande to Eagle Pass
and 800 more are OH their way to that
point. He says the negroes are in a
most deplorable condition, and while
they are now being Supplied tempo
rarily with government rations, they
are generally without clothing and in
many cases really naked. The gov
eminent has exhausted it's authority
in supplying fifteen hundred rations,
and to clothe these unfortunates and
keep them from starving hereafter
there is need for the extension of pri-
vate charity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

SMALLPOX IN PATRICK CoUNTY.--A
despatch from Roanoke July 30th says
Smallpox is said to be raging at
Stella, Mayo Forge and Liberty, all in
Patrick county. 1t is said that there
are twenty one cases of a virulent
type"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
Church Dedication.

Next Sunday will be dedicated Zion Lu-
theran church near Waynesboro. The dedica-
tory sermon will be preached by Rev. w, S.
Bowman, D. D. of Charlotte, N. c., who was
many years ago pastor of that congregation.
There will be services morning and afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
Dental Association.

The twenty sixth annual session of the Vir-
ginia State Dental Association will be held at
White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, on August
18th and will be in session for week or ten
days.
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Hides. Leather. SC.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARK EFT.

Thu RSDAf. AuBUSG ISL, 1870. 7
BEEF CATTLE.-The market this week has
shown little more activity than for two
weeks past. Values for tops have been well
maintained, and the medium and common
grades show a shade improvement in most
cases. There were rather more of the COM
mon grades than last week. Prices of beef
cattle this week ranged as follows
Best. Observation-Disclosures. 75(G5 90
Generally rated first quality. 1904 e.
Medium or good fair quality...,... 3OOG3 Is
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
CoWS' 1900. .....ss'.'. UOQl- o.
Ofth cattle received 1l76 came from Virgin
in.
MITCH Cows-There is an improved demand
and better prices are obtained. The range of
prices is S25a40, and a few extra at Si5 per
head.
VEAL CALvES.-A fair trade is reported for
head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

For more than hundred years the
Shakers have been studying the rene
dial properties OF plants. They have
greatest achievement was made last
year. 1t is a cordial that contains al
ready digested food and is a digester
of food. 1t is effective in removing
distress after eating, and creates an ap-
petite for more food so that eating be-
comes a pleasure. Pale, thin people
become plump and healthy under its
use. 1t arrests the wasting of consump-
ton.
There never has been such a step
forward in the cure of indigestion as
this Shaker Cordial. Your druggist
will be glad to give you little book
descriptive of the product.
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The Alexandria Gazette saws

The Alexandria Gazette says
eff all the young negroes in the
South who steal or attempt to steal
fruit were shot, and killed, the negro
problem in this country would be set
tied in one generation"
This remark was suggested by the
fact that two negro boys were shot in
Washington last week for stealing
apples.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
Telephone Meeting.

Ameeting will be held at noon next Friday
at the Sheriffs office to form a mutual ex-
change of all the telephone lines in this coun-
ty. Should this object be effected, it will be
of great benefit and great convenience to the
people in all parts of the county as well as of
this civ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
Loudoun County Fair,

We acknowledge the receipt of compli-
mentaiy ticket to the 18th annual exhibition
of the Loudoun County Livestock Associa-
ton to be held at Leesburg on the 9th, 28th
and 18th of August.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
WOOD! WOOD!

We would be Obliged to our subscribers if
they would send us some wood Immediately,
as we are now needing it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07

The Malone patent reform bill has
eighty. seven sections, and still omits
the main point. and puts the whole
matter of elections under supreme
control. n-AleG. Gazette.
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stanton Markets.

SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STANTON, VA, Aug. 9Th, 1895.
The changes this week are in eggs, whea
Western bacon and Western lard which we
now quote as follows
Eggs to 9 cts. New wheat GA to &C and old
wheat &c to IS cts.
Western bacon.-Long clear sides 81; Short
clear sides 81 to 7; bellies It. Western lsrd
ST to "a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
icks, in bis forecast for August saws

August promises to open growing warmer,
with storms and buster about End and 3rd."
Those who remember the cool, calm, clear
weather at the times mentioned, will know
what degree of faith to repose in Hicks's pre-
dictiOns
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BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET.
MnndaN Auo11St eth 1sQS

SwINE.-There is very light run of hogs
since last Monday-one of the lightest for
months paSt-the number being nearly $500
head less than the very moderate run of last
week. There is only moderate demand re
ported at the rates ruling last Thursday. Quo
tatiOns: For Western hogs 90aS6 90, nearby
hogs 25aS5 60, and roughs 5OaS4 so per 100
lbs gross. Receipts 1874 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-The receipts are about
the heaviest this year-some 81 carloads. The
sellers have to take whatever buyers may
choose to offer, values for sheep being 4a3sc
and on lambs 4a4c lower than last week and
market very duh. Sheep sell at 1ka2A cents
and a few extra at cents; lambs 2J%al cents,
and few Ak cents gross.
CALyES.-Trade is dull; veals sell at 3a4%
cents, roughs at 00a$5 co, veals being fully &c
lower than last week and roughs unchanged.
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET.
Monday, August 5th, 1895. I
cars on sale; market active and higher for
bulls and dry cows; steers firm; native steers,
grass and corn-fed poor to prime 4Oa$5 rs;
ordinary to choice stillers 25a$5 20, stays and
oxen 3a$f so, bulls 2a$3, dry cows 4Oa$3 80.
European cables quote American steers at 1IX
a121 cents per ID, dressed weight; refrigerator
beef at 9a10 cents per Id. No exports to-day.
CALvEs.-Receipts for two days $500 head;
$50 head on sale; veals &c higher, grassers
and buttermilk sc lower; veals, poor to prime,
4a$7. grassers and buttermilk calves 75aS3
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts for two DAYS
81 176 head; sale 81 cars or 22 600 head; sheep
xaxc lower; over 5000 head unsold; poor to
good 2a$3 80; lambs, common to choice, 8 50a
IS rs.
HOGs.-Receipts for two days 1858 head:
market higher at 8 50a$5 IS.