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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-05

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positive cure In sore throat and lung dis.
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splitting, &e. Sold by regular drurgista
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stein, 8 last Second street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-05

For irst.clas4 dyeing aud securing 70
to tue Delaware Dye Works, 2lJ King
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1895-02-05

The healthy, wealthy and wise al, uaa
DE-. SImms' White Pdlmonio BalsaIn.
when troubled with coughs. sore throaE.
lung diseases. 2c.. 5gc aud 81 Depot Gaj
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
MODERATE.
Thos. Adams Convicted.

When we went to press last week, as was
then stated, the trial of Thos Adams colored,
for shooting Lena billiard, cOlored, from the
effects of which she died on the 18th of No
yember, was in progress. The testimony was
concluded Wednesday morning, and the argu-
ment was commenced and concluded that af-
ternoon, and the case was submitted to the
jury who, on Thursday morn ng, rendered a
verdict of guilty, and fixed his term in the
penitentiary at eight years.
His counsel made motion for a new trial,
which motion was argued on Friday morn
ing and was overruled By the court There
upon his counsel noted an exception with
the view of taking an appeal to the Circuit
court. The prisoner was ably defended by his
counsel who argued the case in order as fol-
lows: r L. Gray. W. A. Pratt and Turner K.
Hackman, and were followed in the prosecu-
ton, with his usual ability, by Meade f. White,
commemorative Attorney
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
EpiscopaI Mission.

On last Friday night was commenced in the
Trinity Episcopal church of this city mis-
sion service of ten days by Rev. Robert s..
Barrett, DID. The choir for these services con-
sists of about fifty persons. The services are
of great interest and numerosuly attended
DR.. Barrett is an able and eloquent speaker
and his discourses arc methodically arranged,
and make good and strong impression on his
audience.
Services are held every day at II a. M, and
p. m. and for the children at 4:30 p M The
following are the subjects of the sermons for
the times mentioned Last Friday night, The
Soul and Body. last Saturday night, The In
dwelling Soul of Man; Sunday morning, The
Immortality of the SOUL Sunday night, Pray
er; Monday, The Divinity of Christ Tuesday,
Justification by Faith; Wednesday, The Trag-
edy of Sin; Thursday, The Souls Reinstate-
ment on Atonement; Friday, The Holy Spirit;
Saturday, The Souls Law, Love; Sunday
morning, The Church, Sunday evening The
Bible in Character Building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
County Court.

On Friday the following business was tram
sacted:-
The estate of Russell N Wallace, deceased,
was committed to the sheriff for administra-
ton.
Frank S. Hunter was appointed guardian
for his infant brothers, Harry and; Stickler
Hunter.
The application of J. W. Hall and Henry
Koiner for retail and bar-room liquor license,
at Basic City, this county were docketed and
continued until next term.
T. K Hickman counsel for Tom Adams,
convicted for murder and given eight years,
argued his motion for new trial this morn
ing and was overruled by the Court He gave
notice that he would appeal the case to the
Circuit Court
All the remainder of the day was consumed
with the taking of testimony in the case of
the Common wealth VS. John H. Baber, in
dcted for seduction of Miss Eliza Young.
On Saturday, the trial of Baber was con-
tinued. The examination of witnesses was
not concluded till the afternoon, when the
argument was entered upon and concluded
Saturday night about half past o'clock, and
the case was submitted to the jury, who, after
retirement for awhile reported that they fail
ed to agree on verdict. The jury was held
and they continued to chang till Tuesday
afternoon, when, still being unable to agree
they were discharged, and the prisoner was
baled in the sum of 81, 800,
On Monday, was commenced the second
trial of Benz. L. Hight for killing Henry E
Weeks on the 23rd of May last. In August,
he was tried and convicted and the jury fixed
his punishment at IS years imprisonment in
the penitentiary, when application was made
to the Circuit Court for new trial, which
was granted-hence his second trial. The
prisoner is defended by Capt. James Bum
gardner and ]. H. Crosier, and is prosecuted
by R. S. Ker and Turner K. Northumberland
F. White, the Commonwealth Attorney, be
ing sick.
Rudolph Bumgardner qualified as notary
public.
William Mowry qualified as Notary Public
Mrs. Sarah NJ Smith qualified as executrix
of her late husband, Jacob o. Smith, deceas
ed
A certificate was awarded f. W. Crowder to
enable him to apply for license to practice
law.
Yesterday-Tuesday- day was consum'
ed in the examination of witnesses in the
trial of Hight, which will be contin ued to day
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03

The March issues of LITTELLs LIVING AGE
give 315 pages of the choicest periodical liter
ature printed in the English language In
all, these five weekly numbers contain thirty
six articles, of which, perhaps the most valua-
bic are 1.-THE Court of Ferrara in the Fifteenth
Century" translated from the Italian of the
Conte Gandini, by Miss H. Zimmern; Single
Chamber Democrats" by r. Wallace, NJ. p;
Erasmus and the Reformation" by j. G..
Bailey; The Evolution of Cities" by Elsee
Reclus; Rural Scotland in First Hall of last
Century by II. Grey Graham; "A Visit to
Dashur." by Amy Strachey; Mr. .Balfour's
Foundation of Belief by Benjamin Kidd
AN Unpublished Page in Madagascar His
tory" by Alice Zimmern; "Gen1 Boulanger;
An Object Lesson in French Politics.; and
he concluding paper on The CrImea in 1854
and 1884, by General Sir Evelyn Wood, 6. c.
b., v G.
The fiction, consisting of complete story
in each number, includes "Only Kitty" by
l.. B. Walford; "A curious Lottery" by Rye
oven; The Girl VINO Believed in the Saints"
by l.. Dougall; aud Honne, A Study of Irish
Peasant Life" aud Bringing Down the
House"
Each issue contains the usual page of poetry
by such writers as VIM. Watson, A. St. John
Adcock, VOLT Fame, E. J. Reed. E. Blair
Oiphant. Evelyn Martinengo Cesaresco, etc..
etc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
Trial OF John II. Baber.

The trial of John H. Baber, charged with
the seduction of Eliza Young, of Sheran do,
under promise of marriage, was commenced
in the County Court on last Thursday morn
ing. There were great many witnesses and
the examination of them was not concluded
till Saturday afternoon, after which the argu-
ment commenced. The opening for the pros
ecution was by R. s. Ker, who was followed
in the defence by R. F. Leedy, of Basic City,
and w. E. Craig when the court took recess
till clock p. m when the argument for the
prosecution was concluded by Meade F. White,
Commemorative Attorney, and the case sub
mitted to the jury. After the jury had re-
manned some time in retirement, they report
ed that they had not agreed on verdict. The
jury was kept in session, and the court adj
iourned till Monday morning On Monday
they still failed to agree, and were held till
Tuesday afternoon, when, still unable to
agree, they were discharged, and the prisoner
was bailed in the sum of $500. The jury,
we understand, was equally divided-six to
six
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
Person al.

Rev. W. T. Yarbrough will preach next
Sunday, April 7th, at O'Clock p. m, near
Mr.. G. NJ. Thackers Mill
Mr.. R. G. Byers, who was Registrar in Par
! nassus District, resigned on account of being
a candidate for the Office of Commissioner OF
, the Revenue in North River District. To fill
this vacancy, Mr.. D. M. Keller was appointed
but he declined to accept it.
Mr.. w. II. H. Frenger, editor of the Clifton
Forge Reoie~, was in the City few days since,
and called at the SPECTATOR Office. He con-
ducts the Re0ieao in good style.
At the 18th annual session of the Grand
Council of the Royal Arcanum of Virginia
held in this City last week our worthy citizen.
Mr.. G. G. Berry, was elected Grand Sentry.
Rev. G. W. Finley, D. D., of Thinking
Spring church, this county, will preach the
Baccalaureate sermon before the graduating
class at Hampden-Sidney College at the an
nual commencement next June
Miss Effie Kice, of Missouri, is in Staunton
visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. L. Lushbaugh, and
her uncle, j. p. Kice.
Mrs. John Croll, of Middletown, Pa, who
has been visiting her father, DR.. B. P. Reese,
has gone to South Boston, Va, where she has
purchased farm and will hereafter reside.
The aged mother of Capt c. Benton Coner
who had her hip dlslocated by fall some
weeks since, and has been i'll since, is now in
a very critical condition with but slight
chances of recovery.
Miss Julia Murphy, eldest daughter of Sen
ator Murphy of New York, is reported as en-
gagged to ex-Mayor Hugh J. Grant, of New
York City.
DR.. Schelle DeVere rendered his resigna-
ton as member of the faculty of the Uni
versity of Virginia and the board of visitors
accepted it. He has been professor in that
institution for fifty-one years.
Koyama Rokunosuki, the young japanese
who attempted to assassinate Ii Hung Chang,
has been sentenced to penal servitude for
life.
The Louisville, KY, Courier Journal of
March 24th, announces the engagement to be
married of Hon. Edward Echols of Staunton,
to Miss Margaret Young, eldest daughter of
Col. John D. Young, a well-known insurance
man of Louisville.
General Wade Hampton is the guest of Col.
Thomas L. Preston, near the University of
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
Appointments of commIttees.

On Monday night meeting was held in the
Y. M. c. A. building for the purpose of ap-
pointing committees to canvass the city to
raise funds to pay off the debt of the Y. NJ. G..
A. Capt G. q. Gooch was called to the Chair
and A. NJ. Howison. Secretary. After an inter-
change OF views, and some discussion, Hon.
d. st. q. Tucker moved that the city be divid-
ed into four parts, and that the chairman of
the meeting be the chairman of general can
wasting committee and that said chairman APP
point four committees of three each, with
power to appoint subcommittee to make a
general canvass and begin the work at once.
On motion Captain H. M. McIlhany was made
assistant chairman of said committee.
On motion OF Captain Morton the commit
tee was empowered to determine how sub
scriptions may be paid and have charge of the
whole matter.
The following gentlemen were named by
the chairman as committees:
Chairmen of four mmittees-H. w Henry,
A. F. Robertson, J. N Mcfarland and R. D..
Haislip.
Members-C. l.. Wilson, H. D. Peck, ]. A.
Alexander, B. F. Hughes, H. ST. G. Tucker,
C. C. Berry. R. E. Timberlake and J. H. Bader.
The Committees have selected the following
canvassers for the four sections of the city as
prOvidp0 bv Tupkar'S motiOn.-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
Warm Weather In March.

1t seems very strange, not only seems, but is
very strange, to have in March the tempera-
ture of extreme summer heat, and yet such
was the case in Kansas last Thursday when
the temperature was "a degrees. In the West
they have the extremes of heat and cold and
we get from that section both our coolest and
warmest weather
Those who will observe will find this to be
true. In the winter our coolest weather here
comes from the West and Northwest, and in
the summer from the West and Southwest.
The warm weather from the Gulf OF Mexico
first goes North into the Western States and
then tits drifted East and gives US the warmest
weather VIC have.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
Prest. Appomattox National Park Al
ISOLATION.

Col. and Mrs. Edward Morrell, of
Philadelphia, will shortly open the
Industrial School for Colored Boys on
the James river, in Virginia.
Four lives were lost in trolley car
accident at Evansville. Pa, Saturday.
The car became unmanageable and
ran down the mountainside at high
speed. The passengers became panic
stricken and crowded about the con-
ductor so that he could not turn on
the brakes.
Two train robbers stopped the north
bound Oregon express train on the
Southern Pacific railroad, near Wheat
land, Cal, about o'clock Saturday
morning. Finding nothing of value in
the express car the robbers went
through the coaches, compelling the
passengers to drop their yaluables in
to bag. Sheriff Bogart, of Tehoma
county, shot and killed one of the rob
bers and was himself killed by the
other.
Five mile trestle on the Norfolk and
Western railroad, near Portsmouth,
Ohio, was set on fire by brush burners
ON Saturday and freight train was
ditched. One of the seventeen cars
contained matches, which ignited the
wreck, and all of the cars and contents
were consumed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
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 promptis
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 feyers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medica!
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.
nfactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
For the SPECTATOR.
THE FOREST BIRD!
BY u. W. V.

No, I've not forgotten the bright forest bird
Whose clear liquid notes in the distance
In fancy. for years, if live, L can see
That bird fitting by me to some forest tree.
1 think as | sit in the shadows and gloom
How often she flew from.that dim-ligfted
room,
More radiant giowed as she scared out of
sight.
But this bonny bird that's so gifted in song
Should sing in the places where she does
For if in the forest she sings on the trees,
The melody all will be lost on the breeze.
So this tiny Songster must draw very near
And sing soft and low in the mourner's sad
When loved ones are dying mid tears and
distress
This bird must be present to comfort and
bless.
Bereaved ones will see how she's seeking to
share
The burdens and sorrows they're destined to
bear,
And bleak dreary winter will shine forth as
This bird in the forest will wish not to sing.
Through dark, lonely woodlands she'll fiutter
no more
Her mathis and vespers be sung at their
The places now dreaded will be Paradise
And joyous fruitions go up to the skies.
proud forest bird from thy towering height
Come down and sing low at their window
tonight,
And the descent to thee will jewels unfold,
That will glitter forever in caskets of gold.
An heireSs OF beauty sat down on the ground
Having wearied Of Fashions monotonous
round
Such rapturous songs she never had heard
As guShed from the throat of a sweet mock
ing bird.
She looked up through the boughs with warm
tears on her face
And implored that bright songster 60 give
her its place.
How little she dreamed twas the birds dying
lay,
Until it fell dead on her gorgeous array,
As her small jeweled fingers upon it were laid
bad made.
She rose from the ground all distorted, de-
ranged
IIf she lcith that eongster had places EXCHANGED.
By the fat of Fortune, Oh let US abide,
For clusters of jewels inciSionS may uide,
When feelings OF envy within thee are stirred
oh think OF the heiresS and her singing bird.
When clouds OverShadOw thy dreams OF delight
Think then of lone ME i'll my mantle of night,
Ana if in thy bosom drge ever ring
Oh think of my gears lUtthOltt summer or Sprinq.
Lord Byron, the founder OF earth's grandest
lays,
In his whole life could count but eleven
bright days.
slay long happy life be ALLOTTED to thee
And the gifts of Fortuna enrich the decree,
ARd lClieH thou art dying. nv proud forest bird
Thy song be the slUectSSt that earth eUeT heard
We invite attention to the change Of adver
tisement of J. G. Bishop, successor to l. Witt
& Son. 16 East Main street, in which he states
why he can save his customers 25 per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
Nominations in Shenandoah.

The Democrats of Shenandoah county held
a convention to nominate county officers in
Woodstock last Saturday, when Capt. Geo. W.
Koontz was nominated for county treasurer,
Col J. G. Baker for attorney for the Common
wealth and D. f. Spiker for sheriff. There
was no opposition to either of these gentle
men.
The action of the second district convention
was ratified and the following persons named
for commissioner of revenue in the several
districts; Lee. W, H. Snapp; Ashby. Ed. S.
Calvert; Madison, W. A. Whirsen; Johnson,
E. F. Sitrot; Stonewall, w. l.. Wlsman; Davis
Mason Bly,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03

Home and Country, New York, for April,
easter NUMBER, has a very appropriate and
seasonable as well as beautiful frontispiece
entitled AN Easter Morn 1t is but one of
several full page engravings in the highest
art.
The illustrated articles are:
An Easter of Ye Olden Time and Easter
Hymns, by Rev. T. P. Hughes. D. D.; Our
Jennie, by r. E. Francillon; Life Among the
Afghans by Bertram Bernard; In Sunset
Land cPoem), by Roy Farrell Greene; The
Doctors Story by Roger Macdonald; Vene-
tan Glass, by Florian Martell; Free Kinder
garten Schools by Caroline b lie Row; Wst
ing for story Poem by G A. G; The New
Birth of India, by Rev. J. B. Whitford. You
Can't Always Tell (Poem) by Ida G. fui-
loch, and The Nugget Gulch Plan, by Capt
Jack Crawford, the Poet Scout.
The Magazine is published by Jos. W. Kay,
So. East 10th Street. New York. Subscription,
81 so year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
POPULAR EXCURSION TO WASHING
TON, THURSDAY, APRIL IS.

The last of the series of popular excursions
from this section to the National Capital via
B. & D. r. X. is announced for Thursday, April
18th, when the same train arrangements and
low rates that were in effect on the previous
taken advantage of the previous excursions
should not fail to embrace this opportunity to
see the National Capital The severe weather
OF the past winter is over and the genial
warmth of,early spring will make travelling
more comfortable. The public buildings, mu-
seums, art galleries and institutions, will all
trips can be made to points of interest near
byLBaltimore, ANNAPOLIS. Mt. Vernon and
tional Capital. A visitors guide to Washing
ton, issued by thu B. s. o. r. r.. Co, giving q
synopsis of the public buildings and attraction
at the Capital and details OF the excursion,
train schedules, rates, etc., can be had by APP
plying to any B. l. o. agent.
We give below list of stations showing the
time of trains and rates of fare:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
DEATHS.

SHANK.-At her home at Singers Glen, Rock
ingham county, Friday, March 22nd. Mrs.
Elizabeth Shank, wife of Mr. C. f. Shank.
aged 81 years.
She was a member Of the Lutheran church,
and was buried on Sunday. March 246h, Rev.
w. R. Berry of the United Brethren church Of
floating.
LONG AT his home near Goods Mill Rock
ingham county, Monday, March 10Th, Rev.
Isaac Long, a prominent minister of the Ger
man Baptist church, aged so years, leaving a
family of three daughters and four sons, all
grown.
His wife died about three years ago. He
was buried at Mill Creek Church at IL O'Clock,
Wednesday morning, March 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
Wesleyan Female Institute.

The Baltimore Conference of the NJ. E.
Church South, in session in Washington last
week, ordered the sale of bonds to the amount
of 100000 to raise the money to pay off the
debt on the Wesleyan Female Institute of this
city:
Rev. Henry P. Hamill, graduate of Ran
dolph-Macon College, who has been for the
past four years stationed at Charles Town. JEFF
ferson county, W. Va, was appointed Presi-
dent of the Wesleyan Female Institute by
Bishop Cranberry in the place of Prof. w w.
Robertson RESIGNED
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
The Subscription Raised.

The citizens of Rockingham have succeeded
in getting individual subscriptions to the
amount of S15000O on the condition that a
railroad be completed and in operation be
tween Elkton and Harrisonburg on or before
January LIST, 1897, and the surveys and work
on the road will be at once commenced This
will be an important improvement to thai
county, particularly to that part through
which IL will RIM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
MIR. and Mrs. j. w. Calhoun Buried To
Sether,

Mr.. and Mrs Calhoun, who removed from
this county some years since to Albemarle
county, died at their home in Owensville in
that county within "a hours of each other and
were buried together at Olivet Chapel in that
county at II o'clock last Sunday morning.
Mrs. Calhoun, aged so years, died on Thurs
day night, and her husband, aged 80 years,
on Friday night. They are survived by sew
en- children.
In its notice of Mr.. Calhoun's death, the
Charlottesville Progress says
"Mr. Calhoun was an excellent old Virginia
gentleman and had the esteem of all his
neighbors, and, indeed of all with whom he
came in contact. He removed to Albemarle
from Augusta county some years ago, and set
tied at Owensville, where he resided until his
death. He leaves several sons, who are re-
markable for their stature as well as being
most estimable gentlemen, one of them, we
believe, professor at the Miller School. Mr..
Calhoun was 80 years of age.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
Two Fires at Rrownsbuye-

There were two fires at Brownsburg, Rock
bridge county, last week. On Wednesday
night the building and machinery of W. M.
Lees Staye Factory were partly destroyed,
and damaged to the amount of s., Co., The
fire originated from an ash pile.
Abopt O'Clock Friday morning the house
owned by Thos. Supinger and occupied by Mrs.
not informed of the origin of the fire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
A BRAKEMAN HURT.-At Richmon

A BRAKEMAN HURT.-At Richmond
Monday morning. g. G. Blackwelder,
a brakeman on the G. & O. Ry., aged
90 years, whilst drawing the coupling
pin, fell on the track and the truck of
freight car passed over his left thigh
which, it is thought, will necessitate
ampntation. The heel of the foot of
the other leg was much lacerated. He
was taken to the Retreat for the sick.
He is unmarried, lives in Richmond,
but it is native of NC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03
5000 Damages.

Whilst returning from the Worlds Fair,
Mrs. Chambers was hurt by train at Clifton
Forge, for which she brought suit for damages
against the Ches & Ohio Ry. Company. At
the trialin Covington last week she was award
ed damages to the amount of 5000, which will
scarcely pay the fees of her lawyers unless
they were contingent and to be paid out of the
damages awarded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-04-03

March came in like lamb and went out as
a lamb, showing there is no truth in the old
saying that if it comes in like a lamb, it will
go out like a lion and rice versa.
As noted at the time, March came in warm
and calm with the temperature at 6S degrees,
and went out with similar weather