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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
REDUCED RATES TO ST. LOUIS.

The Republican National Convention win
meet in st. Louis June 10th. For this occasion
the b. & o. r. Il. Co. will sell Excursion Tickets
from a II stations on it's line East of the Ohio
River for all trains June Il to Is. inclusive,
valid for return passage until June Fl, at one
fare for the round trip.
The Baltimore & Ohio is direct line to St
Louis, running two solid vestibuled fast ex-
press trains with through Pullman Sleeping
Cars attached every day in the year.
For rates and other information apply to
nearest B. s. o. Ticket Agent.
may IS to June 10
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
~ Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county in the cause of Bowers
creditors Us. Boyer, we will sell at public auc-
ton in front of the courthouse in Staunton
on
MONDAY, THE 27th DAY OF APRIL, 1896,
the tract of land in Augusta county, near
Deerfeld, belonging to Jasen Boyer contain
ing about 800 acres.
TERMS:-Cash to pay costs of suit and ex-
penseS OF sale, and the residue on credit of
one, Two, and three years the purchaser ex-
ecut1ng bonds for the deferred Instruments
bearing interest, with approved personal
security and the title to be retained as uIti
mate security.
WINFIELD LIGG EFT
WIN. PATRICK,
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County. tO-wit:
], Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that VIM. Patrick has ex-
ecuted the bond required by decree of sale in
the chancery Gauss of BOyers Creditors vs.
Boyer now pending in said court,
Given under my hand this 2ith day of March
1896. -'
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
march % ids
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale has been postponed unit
Monday, May 25th, 1896.
County COurt-day.
WINFIELD LIGG ETT
WIN. PATRICK,
april 29-fts Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

The five men captured on the fill
clustering schooner Competitor have
been sentenced to death by court
martial at Havana. Captain General
Weyler has RENTED the case TO the
Madrid authorities, and there is great
excitement in Spain over the affair
and demand for the execution of the
men. The government of Great Brit
ain and the United States have inter-
vened in behalf of the condemned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

AFRICANS BURNED FOR WITCH
CRAFT.-Loadon, May News by
mail from Freetown, Sierra Laone, is
to the effect that the American mission
aries at Timpany report that eleven
natives were recently burned alive
there on the score of witchcraft
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
PROMPT TRAIN SERVICE,

During he month of April the passenger
train movement on all Divisions of the B. & 0.
system was remarkable or punctualiJy. The
through express trains arrived at their respec-
tive destinations on schedule time ninety five
per cent. OF the time. This is a performance
rarely equalled by roads operating as many
trains as are run on the B. & O.. and speaks
well for the efficiency of the rank and file, as
well as the officials of the Operating Depart
meut NAV l3-It
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

A baby sea lion was born at Druid
Hill Park, at Baltimore, but it mystic
riously disappeared, and is supposed
to have been devoured by its mother
or drowned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

Mrs. Georgia McVeigh johnson, wife
of Col. V. M. johnson who is connect
ed with the pension department at
San Francisco, was killed by Il trolley
car in that city last week. She was
horribly mangled, but lived six days
after she was injured. She was a
daughter of the late Townsend Nc
Weigh of Loudoun county, Va. and
her remains are being brought to Va.
for burial at Valley View in Loudoun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

THE Wool TRADE.-Boston Com
mercial Bulletin): Sales for the week,
], 565, 600 pounds The market has
ruled very quiet the last week, though
rather larger than usual.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

BARN BURNED.-A large barn situa
ted on W. McClintic's place, on SwagO,
near George Overholt's. was totally
destroyed by fire last Fridy night.
How the fire originated is not known,
but it is supposed that some stragglers
were sleeping there and set 1t on fire.
POcnhontas Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
EXCURSIONS TO THE NATIONAL
CAPITOL,

The Baltimore & Ohio r. r. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Washington at reduced rates
from Pittsburgh, Wheeling, ParkerSburg. Lex
for all trains Thursday. May 2lst. 1876.
Side trips have also been arranged to points
of interest within easy each of the Capital.
We give below a list of stations in this
vicinity, showing the time of trains and rates
n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

in the case Of the st. Lawrence Boom
and Mat Co. vs.. H. A. Holt and A. r
Matthews OF I'ewisburg, W Va, writ
OF error from the Circuit Court of Poca
hontas county was awarded by the
Supreme Court at Charleston last week
The suit involves the title to 1852
acres OF land on Cochran's Creek in
Pocahontas county, which is very
valuable The Boom Co. gained the
suit in the lower court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

COfresp0ndingly low rates from other sta
tiOns.
Tickets will be good ten days.
Don't forget the date, Thursday, May 21st.
CHAS, o. SCULL
General Pass. gent.
may 1.-2ts b. g. o. X. II.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

Some authorities estimate that the
supply of range cattle from Montana
and Dakota this year will be 20 per
cent. less than last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
ATTEMTIoN CARPENTERS.

=, Inc board OF School Trustees of North River
Dlstrict Will receive sealed bids for building a
oouple ochool-House at Spring Hill until
Saturday, the 10th May, 1896.
a Ian anG speolfications can be seen in the
nandS or Jno. w. HDpeweu, Mt SoIon Tho
bi 4afu reserves the right to reject any or ali
may 6-2ts ~ Oiei A.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
MEADE f. WHITE.
J. L. McALJISTER

( NOMMISSiONEKS' SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE.-Acting under decree of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county entered
IN The chancery cause of Jacob Fl Grims Cred
ltors Us. Jacob HI, Grim, &C., on the ind 1ay of
December, 1854. we will offer for sale at publie
auction in front of the court house. in Staun-
ton, Virginia.. on
Monday May 25ti,, 1896, at IL O'Clock, M,.q
tract of 60 Acres of land, more or less. con-
tanning valuable improvements thereon, stu
ated IN Augusta county, on South River near
Belv1dere Church, and being the same tract of
lana Jnat was conveyed to the said Jacob n
Grim by deed from Fl. c. DeRivera and wife os
date October End, 1891, and of record in the
County Clerks office of Augusta county. ID. n.
l16 p. 5M. - 80
TERMS:-One fourth of the purchase money
cash IN hand ON day of sala, and the residue
payable IN three equal payments at one two
anu tnree years from day of sale, to be evil
dencea py the three equal bonds of the PUP.
chaser. bearing even date with day of sale
bearing interest from date, with apprOye6
personal security thereon, and title to be re-
tanned as ultimate security.
VIM. L. YANCEY,
CHARLES CURRY
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Auaus4a
County, tO-wit:
l, JOS b Woodward, Clerk OF the Court
aforesaid do certify that VIM. L. Yancey has
III tne chancery cause of j. III. Grim's Creditors
VS.: >. IT, Grim, NC. now pending in said Court
Glven under my hand this Eth day of AnriI
1895. ' vi APRIL
JOS. u. WOODWARD, Clerk,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

Col. George W. Balm, of Lexington.
hy.' the temperance lecturer, who was
suggested for the prohibition nomina.
ton for President by Miss Frances e.
Willard and others, says positively he
Will not be candidate and would not
accept if nom mated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
w a N r ED

ENnergetic' reliable men to sollc.s orders for
NNursery stock. Permanent employment
G 1sn pay ar1eties especially adapted TO
me ny south. Stock warranted true to Mans
write at once for terms and territory.
THE II. G. CHASE COMPANY.
epril 8-8ts i"ua., IA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
Passing Pension Bills.

Under date of last Wednesday, the
Washington correspondent of the Alex.
Gazette says
1.-The way pension bills were rushed
through the House to day was posi-
lively disgraceful. No time was given
even for the reading OF the reports in
the cases, and every bill, no matter
what it's character, was passed by the
repu blican majority with no regard for
decency. and but little for order. In
deed so shameful was the proceeding
that even some of the reputable repub
lican members had to protest against
it, but it vain"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

GYPSUM DIsCovERED.-The recent
discovery in Greenbrier of a nest or
bed of gypsum, or what is commonly
known among farmers rs planter"
has created considerable excitement.
A quantity of 1t has been hauled to
Pocahontas, as the distance is not SO
great, and the price of So per ton Is
very reasonable. If the deposit proves
extensive, railroad will. in all proba-
bility, be built to it. The field Is
situated between Falling Spring and
frankfort on the river road. At pr es-
ent the plaster is prepared by grinding
it in corn burrs. -P0c0h07atGs Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
Staunson NJ arkets,


5taun1on Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNTON. VA, May 18th, 1896
There is not much change in the market
Wheat, we regret to report, is lower. The
changed quotations are now as follows =
Butter 12a cents.
Wheat IA cents
Common sugar 4.67 cts.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
Monday, May ii, 1896
SwINE.-ArrivaIs this week 1l,618 head. A
fair supply of hogs with a moderate demand
was reported and but little if any change from
the values generally ruling last week Quota
tions range from 3 7oas3 90, with a few extra
lights 81 per 100 lbs gross. ROughs 75a$3 10
per 100 lbs. No far-W esterh hogs reported.
SHEEP ANr LAMBS.-The market is very Gull
for both sheep and lambs and is demoralized
for Spring lambs. Sheep 2a4 cents per 10,
lambs 3Ha5A cents per 10, Spring lambs 5a61a
cents per Id and a lew extra d shade higher,
being about Il cent lower than the latter part
of last week.
CALvEs-There is slow market for veals at
3Ha4A cents per ID, about X cent lower than
last week.
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET
Monday, May II, 1896.
BEEyEs.-Receipts SOL head; quiet and low
er on common to medium steers and medium
to good dry cows: others steady; poor to prime
native steers 3 90a "a 60. Coloradoes 4aS4 27T.
oxen 81 bulls 2 75aS3 &c, dry cows SOaS3 q
European cables quote American steers at So
OK cents per Id dressed weight; refrigerator
beef at 7ao cents per pound.
CALvES.-ReceiptS 1907 head; active and i c
higher; poor to prime veals BASS.
SHEEP AND LAMBs--Receipts ll,705 head;
quiet ted lower; poor to prime olippe sheen
5a$l, common to choice clipped lambs lass S.
Spring lambs 2aS4 each.
HOGS.-Receipts 10,68l head; weak at 8 7Oa
81 10.
BALTIMORE LIVE sioux MARKET
THURSDAY. May 18th, 1886
BEEF CATTLE.-The market this week opened
fairly active and at a shade advance over last
weeks values, and continued so through most
of it's progress, but for some time before it's
close such improvement as was seen earlier in
the market was lost and before the end
shade lower range Ufprices was accepted than
those Of last week. Prices of beef cattle this
week ranged as follows:
Generally rated first quality. 8 S7Sa4 co
Medium or good fair quality 30O13 20
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Of the cattle received $50 came from y V Il:
SHEEP AND LAMBS Good sheep and lambs
were in good demand. Sheep sold at 2Xa3Ac
per ID. Fall lambs 81 a4kc per Id gross. Spring
lambs 5Aa7c per Id, and few extra shade
higher.
SwINE-There is no change since Monday in
values and a limited demand. There are no
Westerns on the market. Heavy hogs are not
wanted.
MICH COWS,-1Eefo is 1uu Offerlng and
trade is dull, with values fully s. per head
lower. Prices $20a35 and a few extra at $f5
per head.
CALvEs.-A fair trade is reported, with full
receipts. Value nc lower for veals.
WHEN NATURE
Needs assistance it may be best to render it
but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured BY
he California Fig Svrup Companv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

DUBLIC SALE OF LAND.-The undersign-
ed commissioners. appointed by the Cir
cult Court for the county of Augusta by de-
cree entered therein in the chancery cause
therein pending in the name of h. ]. Giendye's
Admir-, &c, Us. r. j. Glendye's widow &c on
the 9TH day of December, 1895, will by virtue of
SAID decree, proceed to sell by way of PUBLIC
AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, at the 'front.'
door OF the court house of said county in the
CITY OF STANTON,
on Tuesday, May 18th, 1886,
the tract of $40 acres mentioned in said pro-
ceedlngs. being the tract of farming land on
winch the defendant, Saml Paxton, now re-
SIDES, lying and being near Deerfield in Au-
Husta county.
This tract OF land has some valuable timber
producing tan-bark. 1t has dwelling house
on 1t, stable and other buildings,
TERMS OF SALE One-fOurth cash. and as
20 the residue upon credit of one, two and
tnfee years, the purchaser being required to
execute ponds with good and approved per-
SOnal security, waving the homestead exemD-
ton, and bearing interest from the day Of
sale. -
MEADE F. WHITE,
j. 7. McALLISTER,
Commissioners
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, tO-wit
L, Joseph Ii. woodward. CLERK of the Court
aforesaid do certify that j. r. McAllister has
executed the bond required by decree of sale
IN the chancery cause of II. J. Glendyes Admir-
NC, VS. K. j: Glendye's widow, &C., now pend
ing in said Court.
Given under my hand this 18th day of April
1896 ' "a pi
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
ap I'll bots
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

Archbishop Kahn was invested with
the palllum at St. Louis Sunday. Car
dlnal Gibbons conferred the pallium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

Texas sheepmen are endeavoring to
rush their sheep to market before the
season of grass Westerns commences.
They have two months ahead of them
yet, which is quite long enough to ex
haust the supply. The only trouble is
that they will flood the market spas
medically and keep prices down to a
low point. Texas sheep never came in
as good condition as they are in this
year. Owners have taken pains to get
them fat-at least fat enough to be
desirable killers, fact which did not
apply in former years. Sheepmen
have found out that it pays to feed
sheep as well as cattle, and no doubt
this will be the rule hereafter. =
DrOUers' Journal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed HON
my (Hulled CORN. Elegant lunch in Milk
OF. can 10c. april 29-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

MARBLE Observation-Disclosures excite
ment is prevailing in Pocahontas coun
ty, in the vicinity of Huntersville, over
the discovery of several rich quarries
OF marble. Mr.. Nuderhill, a marble
expert from Vermont. was there last
week, examining the great marble de
post on the lands of Captain W. L.
Mcneil and others. He pronounced it
the finest in the United States-supe
rlor to that Of Tennessee, Vermont O.:
Georgia-and unlimited in quantity.
lie placed an approximate value on it
OF 10000. The owners of this marble
are highly elated over their discovery,
ana preparations are being made to
develop it at once Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to render it
promptly, but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
$1,000 Reward.

The reward of 81 600 is offered for the
arrest of the negro Irwin Ford charged
with the murder and attempted rape
of Elsie Kreglo, white girl, is years
of age, on Monday afternoon of last
week near Washington city. whose
throat he cut.
He is described as "a dark brown
skinned colored man, 80 years old, six
feet tall, 100 pounds, square build,
coarse features, smooth face. dressed
in blue shirt, blue overalls, black SLOUGH
hat"
The found pistol was sold to him, and
his bloody clothes were found at his
house.
Isaiah Kreglo, the father. lies at the
poiut of death at the Emergency Hos
pi1al, suffering from acute congestion
of the brain from the shock of his
daue hter's death, and even if he can
be saved his condition will be such that
he can never again undertake the work
by which he has hitherto supported his
beloved ones
P. S.-Irvin Ford was arrested at
Harper's Ferry Thursday. He tried to
jump into the river
FIVE AT A BIRTH.-Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar B. Lyon, of Mayfeld, KY, have
refused offers from museum managers
to exhibit the quintuplets which were
recently born to Mrs. Lyon. One man
is said to have offered $40. 200 to exhibit
the collection, and several persons have
gone to Mayfield in hope of inducing
the parents to exhibit them.
The children are doing nicely. They
are hale and hearty, and there is no
reason to fear that they will not live.
Their aggregate weight when born was
% pounds. the largest weighing five
pounds, and the others, almost to an
ounce. four and a quarter pounds each.
Mrs. Lyon is native of Bowling
Green, KY. She was Miss Lizzie Camp
bell, a member Of a very large family
in that city. She is under medium size,
strong and vigorous, and about 30 years
old. The father was born in Christian
county. They have six other children.
Mr.. Lyon is al er 'husiastic demo
crat. The birth of the young demo
Gratis prompted the citizens of the town
to wire the news to President Cleve
land, and they added that the father is
sound money man. The Presidents
reply has not been received.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13
Robber of Churches Arrested,

The Monroe, W. Va, Waterman OF
last Wednesday says: Frank Jones,
alias Jim Hall, alias Ned Shires, alias
Sam Gilmore, claiming to hail from
Giles county, Va, was arrested at Mr..
r. w. Bobbitt's, where he was work
ing on the farm, by Detective Napier
of Gap Mills, last week. Some one had
broken into the Presbyterian and
Methodist churches at Gap Mills a few
nights previous and carried away all
the books, &C., belonging to these
churches. A warrant for the arrest of
this young man OF many names was
issued by Justice J. 0. Miller, and Mr..
Napier was sent in search of him. He
traced him into Virginia and back into
Monroe, where he was captured. He
had trial before Justice Miller who
sent him on to the county Jail to await
the action of the next Grand Jury.
Upon his arrest he confessed that he
had stolen books all sold them near
Potts Creek and gave his name as Hall
and age as II years. but he looks much
older. Since his arrest it has develop
ed that he has committed many other
small thefts.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-13

In the West farmers and dealers are
holding very stiff1y for last years
prices, and to-day dealers do not see
much margin for operating with wool
in its present slumped condition. A
ray of hope springs from the fact that
the house that made shipment to
England of Western baled wool, a
month or SO ago, has just shipped an
other lot of $4,000 pounds. A cable
gram received Thursday from England
offers 10 cents for new Utah wool
delivered in England. That is, to be
sure, &c less than the lowest at which
good Utah could be landed there.
These two facts. however, show that
there is a price at which Europe will
take American wools
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
THREE BULLETS IN HIS HAT,
Charles Gordon, an American, Picked Out by Spanish Sharpshooters in an Engage
 ment in Cuba.

Key West, Fla, Aug. 19.-Among the passengers on the Mascotte tonight was Arturo Alvarez, a member of the last ex- petition of the Three Friends. He re- ports that only seven members of the ex- pedition have been killed to date and five made prisoners. The balance, about forty, with all ammunition, are with Gen. eral Aguirro near Havana.
 He says that there is much hatred ex- pressed at the Americans in and around Havana, and is informsd that orders have been given to kill any Cuban caught who claims American citizenship He also claims to have witnessed the killing of young Goyin, who he claims was first securely bound and then hacked to pieces.
 He reports a battle on the 17th near Guanabaeoa between General Aguirre and 5000 Spaniards under command of General Ochoa. The Spaniar,ls lost sav- enty-two killed.
 Charles Gordon. one of the last expedi- tion of the Three Friends. in the battle on the 17th was picked out by the Span jsh sharpshooters and narrowly escaped death. His hat was pierced by three bull lets So close was the firing that Gordon seriously wounded the son of General Oehoa with d revolver.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
HIS WORD ENOUGH FOR ME-
And the Next Time the Senator Makes .
 Speech He Will Retract.
A PART OF MIR. BRYAN's PROGRAMME
The Democrats, the silverites and the Pop. ulists Will Worf Under One Roof at Washington-Butler Is Still
 Sticking to Watson.

Chicago, Aug 19.-Before leaving for New York tonight MT. Thurston accepted as conclusive proof of the falsity of the charge the statement made by MT. Bryan yesterday that he had never been in the employ of silver mine owners or silver associations. Senator Thurston at Mad ison, Wis, recently quoted the charge as originally made in the editorial columns of the Chicago Chronicle, and called on MT. Bryan 10 say if the accusation was true or false.
 The senator said today: "Mr. Bryan's word is enough for me and I sha' be glad to say as much to the people of the coun- try in my next public address. MT. Bryan has denied the charge, which was made by democratic newspaper, and have no hesitation in believing him."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-08-20
- - GOLD TO BE IMPORTED.
Lazard Freres Is Said to Have Ordered $2
 GOO. 900 A broad

Lazard F'rereS Is Said to Have Ordered $2,
 O0O, ,Oo0 Abroad
 New York, Aug 19.-A statement that Lazard Freres intended to import $200o.- 900 of gold from London was the main topic of discussion in stock exchange cir cles this afternoon The announcement caused marked change for the better at the stock exchange.
 At the office of Lazard Freres it was said-that the gold just ordered abroad for shipment to New York was a purely business transaction, and that the deal shows them a profit. It Is also stated that the sum ordered is slightly in ex- cess of $2000,000. It is stated that the bank presidents are discussing the ad- visibility of replenlshing the treasury gold reserve in the manner adopted in 1893. Conferences have been held con- tinuously through the day.
 There is a probability that plans will be laid for the importation of between s15 O0O GOO and $2OOOO000 of gold. In 1892 the bankers decided to secure gold imports on a Friday morning. The first shipments were made on the steamer sailing for this country on the following day, and on Monday a week later the gold was in vaults in this city.