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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Spring Hill Democrats.

The Democrats of Spring Hill met on Sat
urday, with J. r. Trout as chairman and R.
s. Gamble as secretary, whereupon the follow
ing delegates were appointed to the State
convention at Staunton: H. M. Dunlap, W.
P. Silling, R. L. Dunlap, and N. z. Wheeler,
each to have one-fourth of vote A resolu-
ton requiring the delegates to vote for
silver delegates to the Chicago convention was
adopted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

OTEY's TITLE CoNFIRMED.-On last
Friday Mr.. De Armond called up the
unanimous report of Elections Com
mittee No. 3, upon the contested
election case of J. Hampton Hoge
Republican, VS.. Peter ]. Otey Demo
craft, from the Sixth Virginia District,
the title of Mr.. Otey to the
seat which he occupies, and it was
agreed to.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
A Calamity to the Party.

PIatt, Quay and Clarkson and all
their allies, it is said, agree that the
fight against Mckinley has gone so far
that there can be no retreat. The radi-
cal interviews which Mr.. Platt gave
out last week had previous to publica-
tion been submitted to all the other
anti Mckinley leaders and were indoors
ed by them, SO that they are all com
mitted to the view that the nomination
of Mckinley would be calamity to the
party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Democratic Meeting at cnurchvIIle

CHURcHv1LLE, Va, May 18.-A large num-
Der of Democrats assembled at this place on
last Saturday at 330p m. to elect one dele.
gate to the State Convention at Staunton. The
meeting was held in J. s. Dudley's store and
the room was crowded to the doors.
DR.. ]. S. Blair was elected chairman and J.
Il. Diamond, secretary. After an address by
DR.. Blair, and some other business, James w.
Sieg offered the following resolution which
was unanimously adopted
We, the Democrats of Churchville, declare
our firm adherence to the fundamental prin-
ciples of Democracy.
We heartily endorse the administration of
President Cleveland and congratulate the
country upon his wise and successful efforts
| to maintain the National credit
We approve the course of our Representa-.
tive in Congress and think that he merits the
future support of his constituency,
And believing that the interests of the peo.
pie demand that their savings. aad especially
the wages of labor should be paid in money Of
the greatest intrinsic value. we are absolutely
opposed to the free and unlimited coinage of
silver by the United States alone.
J. Hatch Slower was nominated and unani-
mously elected as delegate to the State oonven-
ton with the power to select his alternate.
The secretary was instructed to furnish the
Democratic papers Of Staunton with copy Of
the proceedings.
The meeting their adjourned
JNo. H. DIAMOND, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

THE DELAWARE SENATORSHIP.-
The Senate Friday last decided that
Mr.. Henry A. Dupont is not entitled
to a seat in that body, to which he
claims to have been elected by ma
jority of the Delaware Legislature.
The vote was very close, but it was
sufficient to put an end to Mr.. Dupont's
aspirations until the Legislature again
meets in regular session or is called in
extra session for the purpose of elect
ing Senator. The Governor of Della
ware cannot appoint, as the Senate
has already decided that question in
another case, holding that the failure
of Legislature to elect does not con
stitute vacancy that can be filed by
the Governor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

The suit of Miss Mary E. Smith
against the Southern railway for So,
900 damages for injuries received by
being thrown from the train at the
Union Station at Charlottesville few
months ago, was decided in favor of
Miss Smith by the Circuit Court of
Albemarle on last Friday. $4,000 was
allowed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

Most of the few really wise and pa
triotic men of the country know it
would be conducive to the welfare and
prosperity of all the people thereof, if
the national conventions of both the
political parties should declare for the
gold standard of value and against a
deprecated currency. But they also
know that O pronounced silver Presi
dent, opposed to the force bill, would
be infinitely better for the people of
the whole country, and especially for
those OF the South, than an advocate
of that bill, who is afraid to avow his
opinions or the currency question =
AIeT07l17'iQ Gazette,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

GOLD MINING FEvER.-The gold
fever has broken loose in Virginia and
taken possession of everybody in
Spottsylvania, Louisa, Fluvana and
buckingham counties who has land
with ore upon it. Recently several
strangers have been through the gold
belt examining the property and much
Of it is being bought up There is a
rieh~yein of gold running through the
counties named and with the modern
machinery the mines can be worked
with profit. A gentleman from Spott-
sylvania was in Richmond last week
With samples of ore found on his place.
1t was pronounced rich in the yellow
metal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
NJ ad-Dog Scare.

Great apprehension is felt in the neighbor
hood of Raphine, Rockbridge county, on ac-
count of the actions of dog that it is feared
a heifer, and how many more is not known.
1t was fine St. Bernard dog of Mr.. W. c
Moore near Midway that was great pet of
his children. Mr.. Finley Mcclure killed him
after pursuit of two miles
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

SUICIDE IN PAGE:CoUNTY.-On last
Friday morning, the body of David
Housen, young man who had been
married only a few months, was found
in the woods in the Southern part of
Page county with gun-shot wound in
the left breast. He had been despond-
ent for some time, and in that morbid
state of mind committed suicide.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
The pea1-Mntes.

The Rev. Job Turner of Virginia, the
travelling missionary for deafmutes. is
in the CITY. Yesterday he ''spokeu in
shs guild rom of st. Paui's church
fn.sIn tsaesa leniaa- Ia and lis in i'm
press iSe gestures An intelligent audi.
enee listened 10 tt'e reverend gentle
mans discourse. He is one of the finest
sign makers inthe United States; in
and untaught children
being almost able to gather his full
meaning in the simple signs. He is 75
years Of age. a deafmute, yet very ac-
tiye.-Los 4Dgezes (CGl.) Herald. Nay
11Nb,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Y. M. C. A. Committees.

There will be meeting in the Y. NJ G. A.
gymnasium next Friday evening of the mem
bers of the various Y. NJ. C. A. Committees,
when it is hoped that every member will be
present. Prominent Association mem ers
from other places will be present who will de-
liver addresses. The Ladies Auxiliary will
serve tea as 20 D. m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

The game of base ball at the Athletic Park
last Friday evening between the V. M. I. Club.
of Lexington, Va, and the Staun ton Club
was won by Staunton, the score standing 16 to
10. Allen and Miller were the battery for the
v. M. 1. boys and Royal and Lambert for the
Stauntons. Over seven hundred persons wit
messed the game. The game was loosely play
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Su ccessfuI Transactron.

The efficient City Treasurer. Mr.. Arista
Hoge. has succeeded in replacing city bonds
bearing and per cent to the amount of
S36, 600, subject to call July 1st, with A per
cent bonds, thus making a considerable saw
ing to the city. This shows that the credit of
the city stands A No. l,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Railroad Extension.

The Condor Lane Company which has been
building railroad up the Dry Fork of Cheat
river have contracted to extend it to the head
of Greenbrier river in Pocahontas county to
the country known as the Sinks, and will pos
sibly extend it as far as the forks of Green
brier near Travellers Repose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Cows Drowned.

Several cows belonging to Edward Craw-
ford in the Fort Defiance neighborhood were
drowned last Wednesday in small stream
which had been swollen to torrent by the
heavy rain of that day. Much fencing in
that neighborhood was washed away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Ready for the Convention.

The Committee to make arrangements to
provide for the members of the Democratic
State Convention to meet here on the 4th of
June have succeeded in making the proper
provision for the accommodation of 1000
delegates. There will be accommodations not
only for the delegates, but for all others who
may come. The latchstrings of our citizens
homes are hanging on the outside.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Sent to the Reform School.

On last Friday, Henry Joy of Hairisonburg,
a boy 16 years of age who has been guilty of
theft, was taken by W. D. Sampson, Super
intendent, to the Reform School of Virginia
in Henrico county near Richmond
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Death of Jos, v, SNYDER.

Mr.. Joseph V. Snyder, son of Rev. J. A.
Snyder Of New Market. and brother of the
editor of the Rockingham Register, died. after
an illness of few days at the Wilson Hotel
in Mt. Jackson, where he and his wife were
boarding, at $3.50 o'clock a. M, Thursday,
May 18th, in the oath year of his age. He
was married on the 18th of last month to Miss
Flora Grandstaff of Red Banks, Shenandoah
county. The funeral was from the Methodist
church in Mt. Jackson Friday morning at 10
o'clock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Delegates to the state Convention.

First Ward, A. G. Braxton, John J. Kilgalen,
E. NJ. Funkhouser. Kenneth Mccoy, R. s.
Turk, W. G. Hedrick. e. Jones' W. S. Burke
William Patrick, Samuel Shultz; Second
Ward, Gordon. Thomas Kivlighar, G
W Blackley, Edward Echols, J L Vawter, ]
Lewis Bumgardner Carter Berkeley, and w
H Landes
The city sends delegates with half a vote
each. No fight was made on the ticket.
In Second Ward there were instructions
against the unit rule, and in First Ward a
resolution offered by r B Atkinson endorsing
the records of Hon. H st George Tucker and
Senator Daniel was tabled, on motion of W s
Burke.
IN THE COUNTY.
In Augusta, so far as can be learned, these
are the results: Waynesboro, silver delegates,
} A Patterson, Charles Brooks. Marion Coiner,
J Leonard Basic City, W A Bowles;
Sandy Hollow, gold delegate, Stewart Boiling;
WestsEnd, gold delegate, John Hartman;
Boliver, gold delegate W H Hartman;
Flshersville, silver delegate, C B Coiner;
Stuart's Draft, gold delegate, w G Abney;
Arbor Hill, silver delegate. E A Fulcher;
Hermitage, gold delegates R N Page and N G
Watts; Laurel Hill, doubtful, delegates, John
5 Carr and Carroll Bennett Verona, silver
delegate, H McCue Mount Sidney, gold
delegate, W H Norman; Middebrook. silver
delegates, ] Alexander Rumgardner and J w
Mish; ChurchvilIe, gold delegate, Hatch
Slower; Newport, silver delegate, W e Beard;
Greenville, W F Smith and W F Gilkeson,
sound money; Spottswood, Col D Lilley,
sound money; Buffalo Gap David F Hoover,
free silver; Craigsville, z Hidey, sound
money Deerfeld, w R Coslter. Asdelegate to
Chicago from the Tenth District. A C Gordon,
of Staunton, will be urged by his friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

EPISCOPAL CoUNCIL.-The 10th an
nual meeting of the Episcopal Council
of the Diocese of Virginia will begin in
St. Paul's Church in Alexandria to-day
-Wednesday-and the sessions will be
presided over by Bishop Whittle and
by Assistant Bishop Newton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

4 BAD SHowING.-The annual re-
port of the operations of the Norfolk
and Western railroad for the fiscal year
ending December 81, 1895, has just been
made public. According to the report,
the traffic and revenue were seriously
affected by strike of the miners in
the Pocahontas coal field, which, be-
ginning May 1st, continued in its eff
fects for at least five months. For the
whole year, as compared with the
previous year, the gross earnings de-
creasing $67S, 365.27, the operating ex-
penses decreased $40, 26924, and the
net earnings decreased $50S, 09603.-
Philadelphia Record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
staunron Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNroN. VA. 5fay 18th, 1876
The only changes to report this week are in
the prices of wheat and sugars which are now
quoted as follows
Wheat 70 to IA cents.
Sugars-Cut Loaf $780, Granulated 5.42;
Powdered 49, Standard a, 5sl; Coffee A,
5.1f; yellow IS: Common 455.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

NOTHING TO sAY.-Leading Republic
can papers all over the country are call.
ing on Mr.. Mckinley to announce clear.
ly his position on the currency ques
ton; but. like the boy the calf ran over,
"he has nothing to say"
Now. that he is endorsed by tho A.P.A,.
He, possibly, may have something to say.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

Rev. J. W. Rosebro, D. D., pastor OF
Tabb Street Presbyterian church, was
rendered farewell by his congreea-
ton last. week. DIR. Rosebfo left for
New York on tbs l3rel, from which
place he sailed on Saturday on the
steamer Etruria for Liverpool. He
was accompanied by Rev. W. W.
Moore, D. D., Of the Union Theological
ut Hampden- Sidney. and
Mr.. James Dunn. of Petersburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Bath County Delegates.

Bath county is entitled to five votes in the
Democratic State convention. On Tuesday of
last week, at meeting of the Democrats at
Warm Springs, ten delegates, each entitled to
cast a half vote, were elected as follows
F. L. Fultz, A. G. Cleek, J. W. Stephenson,
G. W. Cleek, J. P. Hawkins ]. W. Warren,
H. N. Hoover, and E. B. Williams. Dele
Withrow.
No resolutions were offered and no instruc-
tions given
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Destruction by Hail

During the storm Of last Wednesday, in the
Mt. Sidney neighborhood, the rain was ac-
companied by considerable fall of hail
which did great damage to the growing crops,
and destroyed field of oats of Mr.. Randolph.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Democratic Ticket for City OFFICES.
For MAYOR.
F. B. Berkeley.
For COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY.
Joseph A. Glasgow.
For CITY SERGEANT.
Logan Turner.
For CONSTABLE.
C. A. Grafton.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
First Ward. Second Ward.
F. M. Merriken, Taylor Bissel,
Kenneth Mccoy, b. F. Terry,
Roger B. Atkinson, Geo. III. Hudson.
For CoUNCILMEN.
First Ward. Second Ward.
John D. Crowle, A. G. Gordon,
Henry Hutchinson, B. f. Hughes,
John NJ. Spots, Walter D. Hoge,
E. w. Stewart, r. e. R. Nelson.
c. c. Wheat, Jas. r. Taylor, Jr.
Isaac Witt. Henry A. Walker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

The special meeting of the board of
trustees of Washington and Lee Uni
versity. held in Lexington the past
week for the purpose Of electing an
other full professor to a new chair to
be created in the Law School of Wash
i1eton and Lee University, adjourned
without taking any final action. The
matter was turned over tc a special
committee. to report in June at the
regular annual meeting of the board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Marrow Escape.

During the storm on last Wednesday, whilst
19-year-old daughter of William Garrison,
on the farm of G. T. Jordan, near Fort Def
ance in this county, was standing near COW
and calf, the lightning killed the COW and
calf. but did not iniure the girl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

The city of Sherman was visited by
the worst cyclone in the history of
North Texas about 5 O'Clock last Fri
day. The track of the cyclone was
fifty yards wide. 1t struck the city at
west-end of Post-oak creek and swept
in westerly direction for several
blocks and then spread and spent its
force. Houses, trees, fences, in fact
everything in its pathway was destroy
ed. The loss of life will probably
reach one hundred, with as many more
bruised and wounded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
waESNATups

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, 1896-05-20

PAowED UP $4,000 MEXICAN Doll
LARs.-Timpson, Texas, May 15.-Rev.
Rhodes, living twelve miles east of
here. while blowing his field unearth-
ed thirty thousand Mexican dollars.
1t seems that the money was buried in
a leather satchel. and it was almost
rotten. Mr.. Rhodes bought the place
two years ago. For several years there
has been digging in that community
by unknown parties at night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

Ernest NJ Dudley and Bud Evers are ex
tending the telephone line from Samuel For
rer's at Messy Creek, Mr.. Dudley to his home
on Long Glade and Mr.. Evers to his store at
Milnesyille
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

SCORE ONE FOR THE STATE REpUB-
LIcAN.-The State Republican of Har-
risonburg of Thursday last says
while the editor OF this paper, FAC
cording to our contemporary, the Free
PTessl was spending some time with
Gov. Mckinley the editor of the Free
l1ress was in New York which was
bis first trip to that Village (?) 1t is
currently reported here that he was
seen on the streets there late one night
following street sweeper. On being
asked why he was out SO laterhe replied
that he was going to hear that blamed
thing play before he went to bed.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
EXCURSION 70 wAsH1NGroN.

The G. & o. Ry. will, on the 2lst of May, run
special excursion to Washington, D. c.. at a
remarkably low rate. The train will arrive IN
Staunton from Covington at about 500 in the
morning and leave promptly at 5:2S Fishers
vile, 5:44; Waynesboro. 500 and Basic 557.
The rate for round trip, giving the excursion
lists "A hours in the Capitol city, will from the
above named points be only 50 %, and chill
dren half price There will be separate coaches
for white and colored people, and refresh
ments will be served on the train at low rates.
Returning the train will leave Washington at
midnight.
Persons will bear in mind on returning that
the train leaves from st. and Maryland ave
nue. s. w. Excursion station. Do not forget
this.
Any further information will be supplied
by Jas. Ker, Jr., the Agent in this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

Bud Owens, who hit Policeman Gregory
with slung shot, an account of which appear
ed last week, has been sent on to the grand
jury. The other negroes with whom he was
playing crap were fined a small amount and
released.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Dcerfeld Democrats.

The Democrats of Deerield and Lebanon
precincts assembled at that place on last Sat
urday evening. The meeting was called to
order by John s. Guy, Chairman of the Deer,
field precinct committee. John s. Guy was
elected Chairman of the meeting and M. R.
Coalter, Secretary. w. R. Coalter was chosen
delegate to represent the two precincts in the
Democratic State convention which meets in
Staunton June 4th. The delegate is sent I'M
instructed. A resolution was passed endors-
ing the course of our representative H. ST.
Geo. Tucker IN the National Congress x
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
MONEY AND .LABoR.-From "a long
and able article in the Norfolk Ian n


mork, We extract the following
"a gold dollar when melted into q
sbapeless mass is still worth dolIar,
and it retains this value througho at
the world You cannot arbitrarily
make fifty-one cents in silver equal be
IA dollar, just as you cannot make tf1y
one cents IN gold equal to o dollar st
the present ratio recognized by our
government in coming gold and silver,
the silver dollar is intrinsically WORTH
only little over half as much as the
same denomination in gold, but the
explanation of the fact that the cocl-
mercial parity is maintained is that Is
is possible at all times TO exchange & 8
silver dollar for . gold enc. The trusl
of this statement is proven beyond q.
doubt when it islearned thatth silver
dollar issued from the minis of t'fs
United States cireulates in Mexico, q
free silver country, at a value yeey
nearly double that of the Mexies q
silver dollar, although the latter is q
Il little more intrinsic value; that as
there are more grains of pure silver 10
the Mexican coin than in our own
Our silver dollar, as thus shown, cir
culates in Mexico as if it were compos-
ed of one hundred cents in gold, because
it can be exchanged for that aInountiu
this country, while the Mexican de-
lar, being irredeemable in gold, is
treated commercially at its market val
ue.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Vindieator please copy.

When your stomach begins to trouble you,
it needs help. The help it needs, is to digest
have any peace Stomach trouble is very dis
tressing, very obstinate. very dangerous.
Many Of the most dangerous diseases begin
with simple indigestion. The reason IS that
INDIGESTION (stotdigestion, not nourishment)
acsakeas the system and allows disease germs
to attack it. The antidote is Shaker Digestive
1t cures indigestion and renews strength and
health It does this by strengthening the
stomach. by helping it to digest your food
1t nourisltes you. Shaker Digestive Cordial is
made of pure herbs. plants and wine, is per
fectly harmless and will certainly cure all
price l0ceuts to sl0o per bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
kindergarten Entertainment.

A Kindergarten entertainment will be given
in the Opera-house at half past o'clock this
afternoon, at which the little tots of that
school, about so in number, whose ages range
from to 10 years, will give the games. songs.
and finger plays used in kindergarten schools.
None will be admitted without tickets, which
will be furnished to the parents of the chill
dren the ladies of the City Mission, and to all
who have shown an interest in that work in
this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

The Commencement Sermon of the Wesley
an Female Institute will be preached by Rev
James 7. Weightman on Sunday, June 18th
in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

The Office of the Daily Times and Yosts
Weekly has been removed to No. 81 North Au-
gusta street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20

DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO IN MIMI
Observation-Disclosures, Mimi, May IL, =
A tornado struck this place last night,
demolishing twenty buildings. No
one was seriously hurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-20
Duty to Support the Primary Ticket.

DuVy 20 SUPPORT INC Urinary IIcket.
The following paragraphs from the Char
lottesville Progress are as applicable here as in
Charlottesville
"Only democratic indifference can defeat
the nominees of the recent democratic prima
ry.
A pledge to support the nominees is bind
ing upon every voter who participates in q
primary.
We cannot believe that any democrat who
voted in the late primary will refuse to sup
port Loyalty the nominees of the party. It is
not now personal matter-it is a question of
preserving party organizatlon.p