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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-07-04
A scrap Of Paper.

A Scrap of Paper.
Nothing gives a village more untidy
appearance than pieces OF paper nylng
about in the highway to the terror o.
horses and the imminent peril OF tneir
riders and drivers. 7.
1t is very calm and collected piece q
horsefiesh that can gaze unmoved on
red and yellow circus bill as II nulleIs
across the road and dances about wltn
the liphtness and grace OF the performers
those wondrous feats it advertises. NO
wonder the horse is alarmed as he catches
panoramic view OF horseback riders,
tight rope dancers, jugglers and the AMI
mails of a menagerie, represented 70 De
nearly as large and complete as that OF
Noah, chasing each other across the lurld
BACKGROUND of whirling poster. IL is
not surprising either,if, under the circum-
stances, he seeks safety in flight and, In
trying to escape from Numidian mons,
Bengal tigers and sea serpents, he brings
the occupants OF the wagon inlo real dan
ger. "a.
to realize how little there is to excite him
so unduly in the newspaper carelessly
thrown in the way; but he acknowledges
| the power OF the press and STANDS up on
| his hind legs and otherwise exhibits livery
symptoms OF fear.
Beside the danger to teams, the untidy
appearance OF the streets is enough tt
condemn the practice OF scattering dodg'
ers, posters and scraps OF paper in the
road; and the Legislature, taking the mat
ter into consideration, has passed the fol.
lowing law, which should not be allowed
to become dead letter: Amy person
who by himself, servant or agent, aoveI
tises any entertainment or occupation b,
throwing posters, bills or advertising
sheets OF any kind loose in any public
street or highway OF any town, shall p
fined not less than IS nor more than 20
| with full COSTS
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-07-04
For Sale.

NV homestead on Randolph avenue, ad-
joining the ell.kept premises OF Hon.
Robert j. Kimball. The house is in per-
feet repair and complete with all modern
oonveniences. The garden is unsurpassed
and the location and surroundings most
desirable. Nv
n II McINTyRE
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-07-04

DIR. George H. Spiller, Optician,
Will be in Randolph, Monday, July 8; in
Gaysville, Tuesday, July 8; in Pittsfield,
Wednesday, July 10; in Rochester, Thurs
day, July II; at Geo. Marsh's in Hancock,
Friday, July IL.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-07-04
Randolph.
MISS GEORGIA WHITE, Local Editor

JULY 4TH
Herod now, by reputation,
Might have been the"Children's Friend.
Had a July celebration
Served to gain his wicked end;
For more innocents are slaughtered
ON our great and glorious day
Than the Jewish monarch murdered
In less amusing way.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-07-04
Horse Notes.

Remember that Solicitors service fee is
only $40 to warrant.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
A Ride on Pegasus.

The Bridgewater Herald of last week gives
evidence that the editor of that neat and in
teresting journal, desiring to sing the praises
of that village, which he denominates the
Queen of the Shenandoah Valley" mounted
Pegasus, the winged steed of the MUSES., when
in spirited mood, and that the rides of John
Gilpin, Tam O'Shanter, and even Mazeppa,
''were not a circumstance" as compared with
the ride he was given when he threw the reins
on the neck of the spirited steed of his exuber-
ant fancy. E1 pede Herculena. As the size of
Hercules may be judged from his foot, so the
character of the article in laudation of the
Queen of the Shenandoah Valley may be
judged by its first paragraph,-all that we
have space to publish-which is as follows
For many years quiet village slept upon
the green swarded banks of lingering must
cal river whose laughing waters gave back
from their curling eddies the splendid image
of the sleeping beauty as she lay with her fail
proportions, slow extended with the years,
gracefully outspread upon the expansive
bosom of happy, sun-lit valley"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
A fatal wind storm, accompanied by

A fatal wind storm, accompanied by
a heavy rainfall, burst upon the camp
grounds near Roseville, Ohio, Sunday
afternoon, uprooting trees and over
turning buggies. The storm was
cyelonic in fury and before it had spent
itself two persons were killed by tree
falling on the tabernacle and several
others more Or less injured.
The victim of practical joke, Miss
Ella Templin is now thought to be in
a dying condition at Douglassviile, Pa.
Young Harvey Potts, who pulled a
chair from under her, is almost wild
over the awful results of his foolish
prank.
A severe electrical storm passed over
Ellsworth, Kan, Sunday. Lightning
struck the house of Eli McHenry, and
instantly killed Eli McHenry, Edward
Grimes and Frank Brown. All the
victims were married and leave large
families.
Ex-President Harrison informed an
old army friend in conversation at
Old Forge, n. Y, that he was not
candidate for the presidency, and that
he would not accept the nomination if
rendered.
This statement, since its publication
in the papers, has been denied by the
person to whom it was said he made it
The treaty between Russia and
China in respect to the Chinese loan
contains absolutely no railway conces
sions either to France OF Germany
nor does it grant Russia the right to
prolong the trans-Siberian railway
through Manchuria.
Dollie Tyson, colored, sister OF
"Blind Tom,n the famous musician
died very suddenly at her home at Co.
llumbus, O., July 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
FIREMEN's STATE CONVENTION.
They Have a Fine me-Harrisonburg il
Gay Apparel.

They Have a Fine Notwithstanding in
Gay Apparel.
The Firemens State Convention was held
in Harrisonburg last Wednesday and Thurs
day, and they had "a high old time' and
Harrisonburg arrayed herself in her best
dolly Warden dress to receive them. as will
be seen by the following preface to the ac-
count of the meeting as published in the
Register
Never in the history of Harrisonburg has
the town been more lavishly decorated than
it is this week in honor of the ninth annual
convention of the Virginia State Firemen's
Association, which met here Wednesday after
noon. Work was begun on the decorations
as early as last Saturday, and by Wednesday
morning the buildings in the business part of
the town and dwellings everywhere on the
residence streets were fairly covered with
flags and bunting The most extensive dis
play is about the county courthouse, where
the court green in beautiful condition for the
occasion and the lavish use of flagc of all ma
tons, banners and bunting fairly transform
ed the quondam habitat of the Green Grass
Association.
Other notable decorations were those of j.
?. Houck. the Revere House. &. A. Sprinkel
q Son, S. w. Lauck, William Loeb & Son,
Hotel Wilton, D. NJ. Switzer & Son, the Paul
Block on West Market B. Ney, Kavanaugh
Bros, the United States court house, and
others.''
Staunton was well represented there, by its
firemen, Stonewall Brigade Band, and other
citizens The next convention will be held at
HAMPTON
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Fair OF the Va. livestock Co.

a well attended meeting of the Directors of
the Visginia Livestock and Fair Association
was held on last Saturday, when it was deter
mined to hold a Fair on the 10th, 18th, 18th,
and 18th of September The prospects for a
good Fair are encouraging and no efforts will
be spared to make it a great success.
The following is the program adopted for
the races
First Day-Q) Trotting county horses; en-
trance fee IS, association adds S25. (2) Run
ming county horses; IS entrance, association
S25.
Second Day-O Trotting county stations,
mile heats, 500. ~ Running dash, $50. (3)
Two-ffty class, $780, az Running county
horses, mile, $50.
Third Day-D Two-forty class, $3.50. (2)
Running furlongs, $50. (3) Trotting, free
for ALL $3.50. (0 Trotters and PAGERS, county
horses entrance S. association, $25. (5)
Hurdle, 5 furlongs, 500.
Fourth Day-Ladies', misses, boys and
driving contests.
Full lists of races will be ready for distrbu-
ton as soon as printed. Apply to Heber Ker
secretary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
From Spain and Cuba.

MADRID, July 22.-Preparations are
being made to dispatch large reinforce
ments of troops to Cuba. According to
the present plans 10000 infantry, 1850
cavalry, 1900 artillery and 1000 engi-
neers will leave Spain for Havana be-
fore August 10. The government will
ask the Cortes to mobilize the first in
fantry without delay.
HAVANA, July 22:-Dispatches re-
ceived here from ManZanillo say that
the city council and the inhabitants of
Manzanillo, as we'll as the inhabitants
of other towns of the neighbornood,
are giving warm welcome to Captain
General Campos in recognition of his
victory over the insurgents. The news
of the captain-generars victory has
been confirmed. With 1900 troops he
routed 5000 insurgents. Insurgents
left 500 dead and wounded on the field,
and also LETT $50 dead horses on the
battle field.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
Mad-doe Scare in Page.

There is a mad-dog scare at Shenandoah
City, Page county. There was dog in that
neighborhood last Spring that was supposed
have the rabies. This dog was among the cat
tie of Isaac Louderback, but it was not known
that he had bitten any of them: but last week
one of them went mad and was shot and killed
A dog belonging to James Conner near
Shenandoah City that had been bitten by the
dog supposed to be mad, also went mad and
was killed by its owner.
The Mayor of that place issued proclama-
ton on the 9th inst, requiring that all dogs
should be confined on the premises of their
owners from that date until the Goth day of
August or if found running at large should
be shot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
Virginia chatauqua Assembly.

The Virginia Chautauqua Assembly will be
held at Assembly Park near Harrisonburg,
beginning on Thursday of next week, to con-
tinue three weeks.
A magnificent program has been prepared,
including some of the most noted men of
America. Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage, the
famous preacher will preach there on Sun
day, August 18th, and on the following Fri
day, Gen. John B. Gordon. the Commander
of the Old Stonewall Division will deliver his
great lecture, 1.-THE Last Days of the Con-
federacy.'' We understand an effort is being
made to secure the Stonewall Band for this
occasion.
Seven Schools will be run daily during the
Assembly = namely, Theology, Pedagogy,
Music, Language, Oratory, Physical Culture,
and Fine Arts, besides splendid program of
lectures, addresses and entertainments We
learn that the management is already taxed
to provide accommodations for those who de-
sire to remain on the grounds to have the
benefit of the meeting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

A Whole Family Murdered.

Friday night, July 10Th. on the Terre
Haute plantation, in st. Johns parish
Louisiana, a terrible butchery of hu-
man beings took place.. While Rosario
Giordano and his family were seated
at the supper table, Joe Noska walked
up to the door, and leyefing double
barreled shotgun, fired. Mrs. Giordano
fell to the floor corpse, and the bull
lets that did not go through her went
through both legs of the four-months-
old infant she held in her arms. Gior-
dano, fearing that the tender babe
would be killed in the fall, sprang for
ward to clasp it, and the assassin then
fired again. The buckshot entered the
groin and leg of Giordano. The ten
year old girl, on seeing her mother fall,
ran forward and received portion of
the load of buckshOt that struck her
father. The shot entered her abdomen,
literally tearing it to pieces. At the
same time little Nicolina fell to the
floor, wounded through the head.
The assassin, Joe Noska, did not
move from the spot, but when he saw
Beneditto Giordano, the nephew of the
dead woman, and Charley Columbano
coming toward him. he coolly placed
two fresh shells in his gun and waited
udoiI thOy gu NCly CiOoC " I'LL. uCA
he raised the gun and fired both bar
rels, the two men falling to the ground
dead. Then the murderer, throwing
his gun over his shoulder, made his es-
cape to the woods. When the citizens
ascertained the extent of the deed, they
organized a possee and, led by the
sheriff, attempted to capture the assas-
sin. The wounded were brought to
the Charity Hospital, in New Or
leans. They are:
Rosario Giordano, the unfortunate
head of the family, aged thirty-four
years; shot in the left thigh.
Mary Giordano, ten years, shot in the
abdomen, the bullets perforating the
bladder and intestines.
Nicolina Giordano, seven years, shot
in the corner of the eye, the ball pene-
trating the skull
Jaseph Giordano, four months. shot
in both legs and in the head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

A HAUL.-It has developed that a
police raid was made upon the Palace
Club Thursday. The club is one of
several fashionable night clubs in
London where the demi-monde re
sorts. 1t opens at midnight and closes
at a. n. Lately the Palace has been
very riotous. The club is elegantly
appointed. having twenty-five men
servants and band playing nightly.
A hundred men and women, all in
evening dress, were captured. Among
them were United States Senator, a
Congressman. prominent law official
of an eastern State, and an American
police official. All save the proprietor
and servants of the club were released.
They were remanded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
COUNTY COURT.

The July term of the County Court COM
menced on Monday. The following was done
on Monday
The will of W. NJ. Washington, coIored. was
admitted to record.
Miss Essie |. N. Menefee appeared in court
and selected Arch. Kinney as her guardian,
who was appointed as such.
William f. Miller qualified as administrator,
d. b. H., of Dedrick Miller, decd.
John Baldwin Ransom and Lawrence W. H.
Peyton qualified to practice in this court.
William B. Scott was appointed deputy
sheriff
The cases for disturbing public worship at
Rankin chapel VS.. Marsellus Hall; Arthur
Bowers, Gulley Howard, Warren Burke and
James Newman are set for Thursday.
The cases against Andrew Stephens and
also set for Thursday.
The following are the proceedings of yes
terday:-
Administration was granted to w. E. Will
kerson on the estate of Mrs. Ella w. Wilker.
son.
John J. Shuey was appointed Road Director
for Riverheads district.
A Nolle ProseQui was entered i'll the case OF
the Commonwealth VS.. John H. Baber fol
SeuuCtiou VI MISS EilZd y. 1OuuS uuuel
promise of marriage.
The petition of J. ]. Harner and others fol-
bridge over South River at J. n. Koiner':
Mill, q miles below Waynesboro was estab
lished at a cost not exceeding $500, which
will be paid out of the levies of 1895 So, thu
present years levy of 1894 being exhausted by
the extraordinarily large expense for small
pox. Messrs Elijah Coiner, John w. Pau
and G. Benton Coiner were appointed Com
missioners on behalf of the county to make
contract for the construction of said bridge
and to report the same to the court with prop
er plans and specifications, before said con
| tract shall become final.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
MEETING MONDAY.

In response to the call for that purpose, a
meeting was held in the Chamber of Com
merce room at half past II o'clock last Mon
day to take military steps towards securing
subscriptions to the required number of shares
at s25 each to purchase the SPECTATOR and
have it conducted by Joints Company
to be known as THE Staunton Spectator Pub
fishing Company
On motion of Hon. H. st. George Tucker
Captain James Bumgardner, Jr., was elected
Chairman and Newton Argenbright, Secre-
tary.
On taking the chair Captain Bumgardner
stated the object of the meeting, and gave
sketch of the history of the SPECTATOR from
the time Gen. Kenton Harper took charge
of it in 1923 and changed the name under
which it had been previously published to
that of the STAUNroN SPECTATOR, and mention
the successive proprietors-Gen. Harper, the
Waddells, and the present Proprietor, who
has been such since May LIST, 1S60-and said
that its files for the past Y years contain the
history of Augusta County-that it had been
of great service to the county, and that its
citizens should desire and should adopt the
means to perpetuate its publication-that it
had never advocated an unworthy cause, and
had never advocated any cause from an I'M
worthy motive.
He was followed successfully by Hon. H.
G. Tucker and Col. J. G. Shields who endorsed
what Captain Bumgardner had said, and con-
CURED with him that the citizens of the city
and county should cheerfully subscribe the
amount of stock necessary to purchase and
continue the publication of the SPECTATOR.
On motion of Mr. Tucker the Chairman
was authorized to appoint two persons in each
district of the county and two in Staunton to
canvass for subscriptions to stock, and was
allowed time to make the appointments after
the adjournment of the meeting. The meet
ing then adjourned to meet at the call of the
boir
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

Burglars July 10th blew up the safe
in the postoffice at Allegheny, Pa,
and got away with $50 worth of stamps
and 5000 in cash, and made their es-
cape.
Four masked men July 18th batter
ed down the door of John Mullins
house near Ashland, Ohio, bound and
gagged Miblin and his wife and tortur
ed them until they gave up $13, all the
money they had.
M. Stambouloff, the ex-premier of
Bulgaria, who was murderously as
saulted by four men in Sofia on Mon
day night of last week, died of his
wounds on Thursday.
A correspondent of the London Times
in Cuba says the revolution is spread
ing and that it is believed an American
protectorate or independence is the
only means of permanent settlement.
The liberals continue to lose in the
British elections. Mr.. Morley, who
was chief secretary for Ireland under
the Rosebery government, was de-
feated Thursday.
The indications are that the real
estate assessment in Virginia will not
show a decrease of more than 3 per
cent. which is much less than was ex-
pected.
The law regulating the sale of ciga-
rettes in West Virginia, passed in the
last session of the Legislature, has been
pronounced unconstitutional by U. s..
Circuit Judge Golf.
James Collins, colored, was found
guilty of murder in the second degree
at Trenton for killing Fred. Oil, the
Princeton student.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
DEATHS.

MYERS.-At her home near Salem Church,
this county, Wednesday, July 18th, Mrs. Ann
Myers, widow of Ellis Myers, and sister OF
the late John and George Seawright, in the
S4th year of her age.
Funeral at Salem Church, of which she was
a member, by the pastor. Rev. W. b. Oney.
The burial was in the Cemetery at Augusta
Church.
county, at IL O'Clock Wednesday morning,
July 18th, Mrs. S. ID. Undertake, widow OF
Mr. 5. D. Timberlake sen.r, and mother OF
Mr.. S. d. Timberlake of StauntOn and Mrs.
Harwood of Barterbrook, aged 70 years.
The funeral services were held at the resi-
dence at II O'Clock, NJ, Thursday, by Rev. G.
W. Finley, Pastor of Thinking Spring Church,
of which she was member, and the inter
ment was in Thornrose cemetery at Staunton
at O'Clock p m. Thursday. She was a native
of Frederick county, Va.
CHALKLEY.-Thurs evening, July 18th,
Marian Chalkley, infant daughter of Judge
Lyman Chalkley, aged months.
Services at the residence Friday evening by
Rev. Mr.. Alfriend of the Episcopal church
lnterment in Thornrose cemetery.
Pall-bearers-W. 1, Olivier, A. C. Gordon,
McH Holiday, H. W. Hilleary, James ker, Jr.,
and III. w. Holt.
DODGE.-At her home at Stuart's Draft
Thursday, July 18th, the wife of DR.. W. b.
Funeral and burial Saturday at Calvary
Chapel-services by Rev. B. NJ. Wheeler.
The pal-bearers We're: j. T. Black, W. B.
Scott, W. A. Hodge, J. W. Brand, G. d. CARRIER
e. S. Snead, Z. III. Fry and j. S. Taylor.
CALDWELL.-In Covington, Va, Friday even
ing, July 18th, of consumption, Miss Daisy
Caldwell, daughter OF Mr.. +. b. Caldwell
aged l6 years.
BLAUTR.-At his home at Greenville, Friday
evening, July 18th, of third stroke OF
paralysis, Mr.. Augustus Blauth, aged about
rs years.
He was we'll known and respected citizen,
and was for twenty years OverSeer of the poor
in Riverheads district. Funeral and burial at
Bethel Church Sunday morning-services by
| Pastor a iS Uod
by his second wife and one son, X. s. Blauth of
New York, and two married daughters, one of
whom is Mrs. Mix Of this city.
LONG.-At her residence near Grove Church,
Rockingham county, near the Augusta line,
Saturday morning, July 10th, Mrs. Barbara
Long, widow of George Long. and daughter
of Samuel Frank, decd, aged 40 years and 5
months, leaving two daughters aged reSpec-
lively ID and ID years.
Burial Sunday afternoon at Summit Church.
Services by Rev. Daniel Miller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24
A Man Who Claims Divine Powers.


Looking like an animated Christ, credited
with performing acts on a par with the miracles
of the Son of God, Francis Schlader, who
claims to have been until two years ago a
shoemaker in Denver has set wild the credu-
city They are haiing him as a special dis
ciple from Heaven direct to them to heal all
infirmities. Scores of alleged miraculous cures
are related by the excited natives, and to-day
he is followed about by hundreds of Mexicans
and Indians beseeching him to touch their
wounds and cure them. Representatives of
well known Mexican families are imploring
him to go to their homes to cure the afflicted.
The man asserts he goes whittier his Master
directs and for the services be will take moth
ing.
The above recalls to mind the time when
DR." Miller $50 called now of Roanoke, was
imposing in similar way on the credulity,
ignorance, and superstition of the people.
Like Francis Schlader, Or" Miller made no
charge of money for his service, but he made
money by it "all the same" as he received
what his dupes gave voluntarily to partner
who accompanied him to receive the money.
AS we stated at the time his making no charge
was the smartest thing he did, for that served
his purpose WELL as it convinced many that he
was what he protested to be, who would not
have had any faith in him if he had charged
for his services.
Notwithstanding the boosted enlightenment
of this age, the world is still full of supersti-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-07-24

Saturday, at Circleville, N. Y, four
men were shingling a roof of barn
when the cyclone struck them. All
were blown off, three going a distance
of forty-five feet and were seriously,
and perhaps fatally injured.
DR.. Samuel L. Butler, a prominent
dentist of Louisville, KY, committed
suicide Monday at Louisville. He was
a native of Virginia.