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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
CARLIsLE,s POSITION.
Will Not Contest for the Presidential
Nomination.
1T DEFENDS ON THE PLATFORM.

- O6FENOS ON THE PLATFORM
j Party Must Stand for Sound Money and
Equal Taxes.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Secretary
Carlisle has written the following letter
on the subject of his candidacy for the
presidential nomination at the Chica-
go conventions:
Washington, D. c., April 4, 1885,
Charles Il. Long, Esq, Chairman Dem
ocratic State Central Committee, Louis
vile. Ky.-My Dear Sir: Your favor
OF March 80, in which you say, in sub
stance, that many of my friends in
Kentucky and elsewhere desire me to
preaching national democratic conven-
ton for nomination for the Office of
President, and requesting me to give
some authoritative or definite express
sion upon the subject, was duly receiv-
ed and has been maturely considered.
MANY communications upon the
same subject and ofsimilar import have
been received from friends in different
parts OF the country, and while very
grateful for these numerous expressions
of confidence and esteem upon the part
of my democratic fellow citizens, have
not been able to reach the conclusion
that the existing conditions require me
to comply with their requests by au-
thOriZing them to announce me as
candidate for the presidential nomina-
ton.
while feel a profound interest in
the welfare of my party, l am much
more concerned about its declaration
of principles than in it's selection of
candidates, because, in my opinion, it's
failure or success at the election, as well
as its capacity for useful service in the
country in the future. depend upon the
position it takes or Omits to take upon
the public questions now engaging the
attention of the people, and especially
the questions affecting the monetary
system of the country and the charac- |
ter and amount of taxation to be i'm !
posed upon our citizens.
Its position upon these and other |
subjects having been agreed upon and |
clearly and distinctly announced. the
convention ought to have no difficulty |
in selecting an acceptable candidate
who will fairly represent it's views, and
in order that it's deliberations may be
embarrassed as little as possible by the
contentious of rival aspirants and their
friends think my duty to the party
will be best performed by declining to
participate in a contest for the nomi-
nation.
''The obligations assumed when l
accepted my present official position re-
quire me to devote my entire time and
attention to the public interests com
mitted to my charge, and 1 shall con
tinue to discharge the duties imposed
upon me to the best of my ability and
in such manner as will, in my judg-
ment, most certainly promote the true
interests of the country, and If, in the
opinion of my fellow democrats in Ken
lucky, my services entitle me to their
commentator and approval, would
regard their Endorsement of my public
course as an ample reward for the little
l have been able to accomplish in be-
half of honest administration and a
sound financial policy.
with many thanks for your kind
better, l am, very truly yours,
j. 6. CARLISLE"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Virginia Deaf-mute Association.

The Directors of the Deaf mute Association,
of which W. 9. Ritter of this city is President,
will hold meeting in Richmond next Satur-
day to recommend persons to be elected Of
ficers of the D. D. & B, Institution by the
Board of Visitors of that Institution in June
next
Senator Jas. N. Stubs of Gloucester, a
member of the Board of Visitors, is represent
ed by the Richmond Dispatch as saying to one
of its reporters
II wish you would say for me, that there is
no foundation for the belief that the Board of
Visitors are advocating meeting of the mutes
in Richmond to designate their choice for
principal. We are fully capable. we believe, of
assistance -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Interesting Letter.

An interesting letter will be found on the
fourth page of this issue, which none and
especially the ladies, should fail to read
1t is the letter of Mrs. James A. Gilmour, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, which won the prize of 800
offered by the New York Herald for the best
letter in answer to the question
"How far may woman go to encourage a
man to propose marriage
The author has been married twice, but
protests that she did not propose to either of
them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Death Of Mrs Margaret R. KInne

OedtH OF WIS MdTSdTSt X NIHHey'
Mrs. Margaret R. Kinney, widow of Ches,
ley Kinney, daughter of the late Capt. Lew
l.. Stevenson, and sister of Mrs. M. G. Har
man and Capt VIM. Stevenson of this city,
died on Sunday, April 9th, at the home of
her son, Capt. Stevenson Kinney, in San An
tonia, Texas, in the S0th year of her age. She
was born and lived in Staunton till about ten
years ago when she removed to Texas. Her
remains will probably arrive here today for
burial in Thornrose cemetery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Death of Geo. W. page.

Mr.. Geo. w. Page. the father of Mrs. W. N.
Clemmer of this city, died on the LIST of April
of pneumonia, at his home at Gillian, Saline
county, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Clemmer
left for that place this morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Election of Yestrymen.

At a congregational meeting of Trinity
Episcopal church last Monday the following
were elected Vestrymen for the ensuing year:
II. NJ Bell, F. B. Berkeley, B. Blackford, P.
H. Trout. T. c. Elder, B. M. Atkinson, A. M.
Henkel, A. F. Kinney, H. W. Holt, Jas. Ker,
Sr., W. A. Burnett, J. R. Taylor Jr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Prohibition Delegates.

The State Prohibition Convention, held at
Roanoke last Wednesday, was not as numer-
ously attended as expected. Messrs. j. W.
Bodley, of this city, and his son-in-law, James
L. Beck were elected members of the Execu-
tive Committee and as delegates to the Ma
tional Convention to be held in Pittsburgh,
Do
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

Advertising is to business what steam is to
interchangeable great propelling power
Macaulay.
Whose loveth good business loveth ad
vertising, but he that despiseth printers ink
is an ass
The Washington and Lees were defeated at
Lynchburg Saturday by score of Is to 0 by
the Princetons.
The merchant who says that advertising
does not pay does not advertise. That is
how he happens to know.
The Right Rev. Alfred NJ. Randolph will
administer the rite of confirmation at Trinity
Episcopal Church Sunday evening April 26.
The Staunton banks will, beginning May /,
avail themselves of the optional act of the
last Legislature empowering Virginia banks
to close each Saturday at noon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Easter SUNDAY.

Easter Sunday was a bright and pleasant
day. The proverbial Easter storm did not &C.
cur, and it was good time for church attend
ance and the display of new Spring bonnets
and their wearers were as happy as bees in a
field of white clover slpping nectar.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
New Courthouse IN Rockingham.

The Supervisors of Rockingham have passed
an order to provide for an issue of $4,000 of
county bonds for the purpose of building the
new courthouse and clerks offices. The order
has been approved by Judges Grattan and Nc
Laughiin, which gives it legal validity.
Rockbridge and Rockingham having de-
termined to erect new court houses, Augusta
will have new court house on the North and
South by adjoining counties, and will she be
content to let these counties, less able than
she, to surpass her in this way? Whatsay our
Board of Supervisors, and what will they do?
Is Augusta a moss back?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

John johnson, colored, aged nine
teen years, was lodged in Lancaster
county jail, charged with the murder
of Charles Carter, a storekeeper's
clerk, at Old Christ's Church. Va,
Tuesday night last. He confessed the
murder
Miss Sallle Emma Owen, beautiful
young lady, was shot and instantly
killed Sunday night in Talbotton, Ga,
by DIR. w. L. Ryder, a dentist, who
had been paying the attentions of q
lover to her.
While attempting to secure evidence
against alleged violators of the Sunday
law at Norfolk Policeman Hobbs wal
attacked and severely beaten.
In consequence Of exposure during a
somnambulistic stroll during the cold
weather by Miss Mamie Reed, neal
Huntington, w. Va, her feet had to b.
amputated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Gladness Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, is
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slsillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
feb 1-1yr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

CONGRESS MoNDAY-The House
adopted the conference report on the
Cuban resolutions by vote of IA to
81, and passed the river and harbor
bill, under suspension of the rules,
after lively debate, by vote OF ZIG
to 40. The report on the Cuban resolu-
lions had been debated Friday and
Saturday and the vote Monday was
taken Immediately after the reading
of the journal. Eighteen republicans
and nine democrats voted against tho
report.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

T ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
II farm in Augusta county, the. richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginia, containing
about $50 Acres has on it good new eight room
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuildings, two Or
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
ton with turnpike leading to station, in splen-
did state of cultivation, fine spring, plenty Of
Price $3.50 per acre, on :one, two, and three
years time Has on itnOw ID head horses, fifty
cattle. 40 hogs. $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
proportion. Write for full description to this
Once.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Staunron Markets.

STANTON. VA. April Z, 1876.
We quote the prices of articles changed
since last week as follows
, Wheat Is to 70 Cts
Sugars-Cut Loaf 5.51; Powdered 5.S1; Vel
low 457
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

DEMOCRATIC OPPORTUNITY.-Inth the
House, Wednesday, in the course of q
spirited speech, Representative Pat
tersou, of Tennessee, declared if the
democratic party would remain true
to sound money and a low tariff it
could retain it's hold upon the country.
Thereupon, it is said, there was ''deri-
siye laughter on the part of many
democrats" That is the sort of laugh
ter which will be turned into vain re
grets and tears if it really represents
the sentiments of majority of the
democratic leaders. The party now,
as Mr.. Patterson says, has an oppor
tunity which may not be offered to
it again for many years. If it meets
wise counsel with ''derisive laughter"
however, and undertakes to conduct a
campaign upon that basis, it will
mourn the day that it rejected the
counsel of wise and thoughtful men
like Mr.. Patterson and followed the
lead of others who are incapable OF
understanding the temper OF the peo-
pie. If the South would give heed to
the advice of such of it's own men as
Judge Turner, Representative Patter-
son and Secretary Smith, the demo
cratic party would be stronger than
ever before, and its hold upon the con-
idence of the people could not be
Observation-Disclosures Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

A PATHETIC INCIDENT.-OneO of the
pathetic little incidents which now and
then crop up in a conference session
occurred Thursday when the characters
of the superannuated preachers were
being passed in the Southern Metho
dist Conference at Roanoke. When
the name of Rev. J. w. Tongue, of
this place, was called, he rose and in a
faltering voice expressed his love for
his brethren in the ministry and said
he did not expect to attend conference
another year. He had closed his
seventy-fifth year he said, fifty-six of
which he had spent in the ministry.
He felt that he was worn out, that his
life was practically at an end and the
supreme moment was not far off. He
felt that he would not meet his breth-
rem again ON earth, but expected to
see them all above. When he sat
4 down a dozen members of the con-
ference started up the old hymn, How
sweet it will be in that beautiful land,
so free from all sorrow and pain"
Everybody joined in and the hymn
| was sung by the pr eachers, while down
the faces of many the tears we're
streaming. = Spirit of Jeferso
Charles Toa0n. W. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF
P. N. POWELL, DECEASED.

At the request of VIM. Patrick. Administra-
ance with the provisions of sections 1880, 2691
Code of Va, 1887. all persons having demands
against said decedent or hi estate are hereby
nOtihed that have appointed May 1st 1896, as
the time and my office in Staunton, Virginia,
as the place for receiving. proof of said de-
mands or debts against said decedent or his
estate.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner Of accounts for
the Court Of HuStings for the
City of Staunton, Wa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
Bids Colds be Gone
rHETAX THAT COUNTS.

The magician's wand is not more potent
than DR.. Humphreys Specific "77'' for Colds.
For sale by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

ITO Observation-Disclosures of most suit
l. able nature for the establishment Of
school located at Huntersville, POcahOntas
county, w. Va, are for rent or sale. The peO-
pie are prosperous and it is splendid oppor-
tunity for any enterprising teacher. For fur
Their particulars, address this Office.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

George johnson, a special officer, was
fatally shot near Huntington, W. Va,
while pursuing a horse thief.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

Try can of Hopkins Steamed Hominy
(Hulied CORN 1t is delicious. Full qt., 10c
april 1-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
march 1l-4ti

GALE OF VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.-
- Pursuant to DEGREES of the Hastings Court
for the City of Staunton in the causes of Bum
gardeners Creditors Us. Bumgardner, and Au-
guSta National Bank ps. Same, we will lSeu at
public auction in front of the court in
StauntOn, on
Saturday, the 11th day of April, 1896,
that very desirable residence situated at the
corner of Frederick and Coalter streets in
Staunton. in which the late w. L. Bumgardner
resided. This is a comfortable dwelling, and
location and surroundings make it in every
way a most desirable home.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash as to costs of suit
and expenses of sale, and the residue upon a
credit of one, two and three years, the pur-
chaser executing bonds for the deferred pay
ments. with approved personal security, bear
ing interest from day of sale, and waving the
homestead exemption, and t he title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
j. NJ. QUARLES,
VIM. PATRICK,
Sale at IL O'Clock. Commissioners.
VIRGINIA-CITY OF STAUNTON, TO-wIT: l
hereby certify that VIM. Patrick, one of the
above-named Commissioners, has given the
bond required by the Decree entered in the
cause of Bumgardner vs. Bumgardner, &c.
NEWTON ARGENBhIGHT, Clerk.
march 11-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

NOW is THE TIME TO GET THE SPEC
TATQR AT ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08
WHEN TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it
acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing feyers,
headaches, and other forms of sickness For
sale in so cent and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Company only.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue of a
~ decree entered in the cause of GroomS,
Ella f. us. Grooms, Thos. W., Exor., &C.. enter
ed on the Goth day of November, 1895, we will,
as commissioners appointed for the purpose,
proceed on
Monday, April 9th, 1896,
Court day. to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, in front of the courthouse in
the city of Staunton, that certain tract OF
land containing by estimation go acres, stu
ated ON the Valley Turnpike, about one mile
northeast of Mount Sidney, in August county,
being the tract of land of which the late ThOs
W. GrOOms died seized and possessed, upon
the following terms, to wit =
Enough cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and the remainder upon credit of six,
twelve, eighteen, and twenty four months
from the date of sale, with interest from the
date of sale, the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security for the deferred
instruments of purcha se-mOney, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
CHARLES CURRY,
march 25-tdS Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, March 10, 1896.
Hanger Armentrout
VS..
JnO. Bare.
All parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for the
County of Augusta, TAKE NOTICE, that pursu-
ant to an order of said Court entered in said
cause December 10, 1895, shall at my office in
St4untOn, Va, on
April 18th, 1896,
proceed to inquire into the condition of the
title to the land in the bill and proceedings
mentioned, together with any other matters
deemed pertinent, etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner in Chancery.
r. P. Bell, p. q.
march 11-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

The farmer pays his land tax and
His school tax with frOwn,
But he smiles and pays his mud tax
Every time he drives to town.
-Gnnd RnaGC
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-08

escape, and it is now carefully watched day
and night. The gentleman sleeps with one
eye on the remainder of that mantel, and
realizes how fortunate he was to awake in
time to save-what?-t other half of that
mantel of course
The condition of Mr.. A. V. Stephenson OF
Highland county, is somewhat improved.
Miss Edith Hiner of Slower, will go to Basic
City this week to attend the Normal
DR.. M. P. Jones of Churchville, captured a
new horse in Parnassus on the 31st of March.
Scarlet fever is in the family of Mr.. Jackson
Shfplet near Slower. One of his children is
very ill indeed.
Mr.. Bruce Whitmore left on the Bird, FIJI
day p. m. for Harrisonburg, where he placed
on the market a lot of remarkably fine cows
-four thorough breds, two of which took the
premium at the Fair last fall.
Mrs. J. H. Silling visited Mrs Richard Dud-
ley of the Slower section on the Both of March.
Miss Kate Crowle, model housekeeper
among the young ladies of this section, visited
her sister, Mrs. Turner Atkins, on the Both
ult., who lives near Slower.
While we are clothed and in our right
mind" we do say our sunken spirits are re-
suscitated, and we are somewhat hilarious
from the effects of some of the most delight
full cider from up the way, and some very
elegant apples from down the way
We like friend Lease, indeed we do.
We'd like to vote his ticket too;
But we can't be a Dry we're afraid,
AS long as cider like this is made.
Mr.. William Burton of Stribling Springs
community, called on some of his Parnassus
acquaintance Friday. the 3rd, IN whose
houses he had not been for thirty years.
Prof. Mcbride, principal of Messy Creek
Academy, was driving through our country
on Saturday, the 4th.
The electric bell seems to take in Mt. Scion.
One young gentleman there has had his entire
possessions subjected to this signal mode. In
riding, driving. etc, he is supplied with the
bell system, which seems to be adapted to his
peculiar style. Successful expenditure, we
hope!
We have been informed, and the informa-
ton was received with regret, that the intell-
gent and interesting Clippings out of Messy
Creek will brighten the SPECTATOR no more.
How many forget me-nots have been
trampled within the circumambient grounds
of this noted Messy Creek!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-10-17
SANFORD SETTINGS.
City and County Items of Personal
and General News.

Sanford, Fla, oct. 15.-The recent visit
Of President Plant and his associates has
resulted in the commencement of needed
and attractive Improvements for the OPEN
ing season which, If the signs fail not, is
to be a lively one for the railroads and
hotels of Florida.
All Of the depot buildings are being
painted anew in the well-known Plant COL
ors-yelow and brown-and a general
cleaning up and improvement OF freight
yards. depot grounds. etc. has been inau-
gurated And this spirit of Improvement Is
extending down the street, and the Gle
giant block of the Travellers Insurance
Company and the once renowned Sanford
house are also being made more attractive
on the exterior.
In a recent letter I spoke OF the immense
quantities OF water hyacinths, in large
masses, that were being set loose from the
upper ST. Johns river-their original homo
and were floating across Lake Monroe TO
go down the river TO yex Capt Shaw They