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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
The Parade Abandoned.

The announcement by Col. A. G..
Dickinson, commander of the Confed-
crate Veteran Camp in New York city,
that in consequence of the objections
of General Walker, Commander-in-
Chief of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. all arrangements for the proposed
parade in that city on July 4th of vet
Grams of both armies would be discon-
tinued, has created. much talk and
elected from Federal veterans many
expressions of regret, but the unani-
nous opinion prevails that Col. Dick
inson could not have adopted any 9th
err course under the circumstances.
The New York Mail and EGpress.
which has the reputation of being an
extreme Republican paper, refers to
the matter IN the following forceful
way:
THE wearers of the gray last year
welcomed the men of the Grand Army
with true Southern hospitality. Is it
just, then, that the wearers OF the blue
should turn their backs upon the Con-
federate veterans for no other cause
| than the individual opinion of their
present commander? The men we have
| invited to be our guests in the metrop
! oils of the United States fought for less
and lost more than the men of the
| North. They have met US half way in
every advance toward actual frater
nifty. They are not less true to the stars
and stripes than is the Grand Army.
They take part in our government and
aid in paying the taxes from which are
drawn the pensions of our veterans.
They are honored in every department
of our national life. They are prepared
l-or were prepared before Gen. Walk
er's denunciation-to place the final
seal upon the most significant gather,
ing that ever followed the horrors and
disasters of civil war. To repel them
after their virtual acceptance OF our
invitation is an objectionable breach
of good manners, if nothing more"
Other papers are indulging in crltl-
cism, among them is the New York
NeaDs, which says -
"Commander-i in Chief Ivan Walker,
of the Grand Army of the Republic,
raises the bloody shirt against the
proposition for Federal and Confeder
ate Veterans to celebrate together the
next Fourth of July. 1t is to be hoped
that means will be found by his com
rades to prevent him from interfering
with the historic spectacle which Will
show all nations that there was real
union of hearts and hands under the
flag of the Union forever"
j Is it not strange that anything should
occur in this enlightened day to make
such comments necessary? 1t does
not look like the millennium is as near
at hand as some with prophetic pro
elivities would have us believe.-Fred-
ericESbXr0 Star.
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COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN rRADE-cRops, &c.

| The Cincinnati Praee Current of March 9Th
says
The past week has not been favorable in
| weather conditions for the wheat crop, al
though it would be too much to say that it
has been particularly unfavorable. There is
no doubt but that some injury has resulted
from the freezing and thawing conditions,
especially where the plant is in such poor
condition of vitality in portions of-the central
regions. The freezings are less injurious
probably under the dry weather conditions
prevailing, but the lack of moisture has been
retarding the growth. With ample moisture
soon and more genial weather. the real condi
ton of the plant would soon be made reason
ably plain, which is now difficult to Judge Of
The current information develops but little
OF new features in grain marketing operations
There are offerings in the interior of fair vol
ume, but irreguiarly, so that general conclu-
sions are not readily formed. There is not
the urgency of demand for wheat from inte-
rior millers that has been expected, and that
was experienced earlier. But the trade ap-
pears to regard the general situation as favor
able for an advancing tendency
That the aggregate supply of wheat in the
country as compared with year ago is decid-
eddy less may be accepted as certain-and
that the decrease is approximately 10000, 900
bushels IS not an unreasonable view
The general tendency of values of wheat
during the week has been upward, the ex-
treme point reached not being held at the
close.
May wheat at Chicago closed 1sc below
the highest point of the week, 3c above
the lowest point, and 4c higher than a week
ago.
Corn at Chicago for May closed ac
below the highest point of the week, &c above
the lowest point, and 4c lower than q week
ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
2,999, 900 bushels for the week, against 1,942,-
600 the preceding week, and 2,O66, 900 last
year.
Corn receipts were 8 1877 900 bushels. against
2,412,OO the preceding week, and q 120, 900 last
year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
Miss Clara Barton Well Pleased.

A letter just received from Miss Clara
Barton, dated Para, Constantinople,
February 10. contains the following
1.-The cablegram sent by Minister
Terrell yesterday afternoon to Secre-
tary Olney, and which 1 trust was
made public, was the outcome of call
in the morning upon the Sublime
Porte in the person of it's Minister of
Foreign Affairs, which was in every
way as agreeable, cordial and salts
factory as it could have been made in
any country.
mot only was the fullest permission
given for our entrance into Armenia,
but an active and generous effort was
displayed toward making our en-
deavors, our journeys. SC, safe, pleas
ant and as easy as possible, and also as
productive of beneficial results as
could be wished for. Mr.. Terrell was
very much gratif1ed, and seems very
happy over our success, to which the
State Department and he contributed
SO largely"
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feb 1-1yr

r COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE.-Pursuant to decree OF
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, in the
chancery causes of Lambert g. others "a
heirs & others. entered December 4th, 1895, We
the undersigned Commissioners appointed fof.
the purpose, viii offer for sale in front OF th9
court house in the city Of Staunton, on
Monday, March 23rd, 1896,
county court day, at II O'Clock, the FOLLOWING
tracts OF valuable real estate, situated in the
county of Augusta near Moscow, and belong
ing to the late John W. Sandy, on which he
resided in his lifetime.
1st. A tract of 1O1x acres of well improved
land, good buildings, good house and barn
and other necessary out-buildings, good or
chard, and is we'll watered.
End. A tract Of 90 acres of well improved
land, adjoining the above first named tract.
Said tracts will be offered separately and slso
together and whichever way they will bring
termS:-
TERMS Costs of suit and sale paid cash ON
the day Of sale and for the residue of the rur-
chase money, the purchaser shall execute his
-four bonds OF equal amounts payable g. IL, IS
and "a months from date of sale with approx
ed personal security, the title to be retained
as ultimate security.
CHARLES CURRY,
JOHN A. ALEXANDER,
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, tO-wit:
|, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that John A. Alexander
has executed the bond required by decree OF
sale IN the chancery cause of W. j. Lambert
and ais. VS.. JnO, W. Sandy's Admir- and Sandy's
Court.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1896.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
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MAR RACES.
DEATHS.

FIREBAUGH.-At his home near Mt. Clinton,
Rockingham county, Tuesday, March Bird, of
pneumonia, Mr.. S. A. Firebaugh, aged about
go years..
in the place of the late J. Lee Wright. He
was the father of DR.. Thomas G. Firebaugh, of
baltimore, and Mr.. M. W. Firebaugh of Harri-
sonburg.
ANDERSON.-At his home in the Blue Sui
phur district in Greenbrier county, W. Va,
Sunday morning, March LIST, Of heart-disease,
Mr. Alex. Fl. Anderson, aged 20 years.
He had been jealous Methodist for many
wears, A few years since he made handsome
donation in money to Randolph Macon col
lege, Besides an aged wife, Mr.. Anderson
leaves two sOns-Rev. John A. Anderson. pas
tor of the NJ E. Church, South, at Harrison
burg, Va. and Samuel W: Anderson, farmer
and cattle grazier on Muddy Greek, and four
daughters Misses Mary Jane and Lula, Mrs.
lanes M Argabrite and Mrs. Andrew D.
Hanna. Two sons, William Arthur and j.
Robert, preceded him to the grave, dying sew
eral years ago.
CALDWELL. = At Covington, Va, at II o.
clock. Saturday night, February 18th. Of
consumption, next to the eldest daughter Of
Mr.. F. B. Caldwell.
She is survived by her parents. sisters, and
4 brothers. One Of her sisters preceded her,
within the past year, to that bourne from
which no traveller ever returns
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
BASIC CITY BRIEFS.

Engine No. SOL, some miles below this
place, was blown up last Thursday even
ing, killing fireman Owrey.
The Brandon is undergoing repairs for the
Summer season.
Mr. S. T. Alexander, one of our old citizens,
returned home Saturday.
F. W. Ellis was fined $40 and $3.50 costs,
for selling cigar and other merchandise to
the value of II cts on Sunday last.
Our people are generally pleased with the
prospect of having in their midst the one
hundred teachers who are expected to attend
the Normal School. 1t is to open March 3Oth.
LA Grippe" is quite prevalent here now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
A Mistake Corrected.

The records of the County Court showed
last week that Col. D. S. Henkel, of Basic City
had with others been indicted for conspiracy
against DR.. R. s. Griffith. The facts are these
Col Henkel had been requested to appear OF
behalf of the Commonwealth against DR.
Griffith, whom it was alleged, was practising
malicious without license, Col. Henkel did ap
pear at the request of Mr.. Meade F. White
who was unable to appear, and when the
prosecution fell through, an indictment wa;
found against Col. Henkel and others fol
medicine prosecution, which was Immediately
dismissed after the real facts were known
We take pleasure in making this statement
so that Col. Henkel may be set right before
the public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11

The jingoes are so intent upon de.
nouncing Spain for the act of some OF
the rowdies of Barcelona in breaking
a pane of glass in one window Of the
house of tie U. s. Consul there last
Sunday, that the fact that the Italian
consul ut New Orleans was compelled
10 flee from that city few years ago
by the threats of the toughs there,
has entirely escaped their memory
Azer. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
A NEW BOOK.

S. S. SCRANTON & Co., Publishers, Hartford
Conn, want 1000 agents to canvass for bran
new book that will be especially popular dur
ing this Presidential year and will CERTAINLY
sell in every community.
1t is handsome volume finely illustrated
and moderate in price.
No experience needed to sell it, A grand
chance for men and women to earn money
easily right at home. Write to them at once
for particulars.
oh &c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
Rev. Job Turner.

This indefatlgable Missionary to the Deaf
mutes throughout this country, who is almost
constantly travelling in the performance of
his duties as such, arrived here last week,
from New Orleans via Washington, and after
only few days stay here, went again to the
South, whence he will go to Mexico, if good
transportation can be secured, and thence to
California. Though an old man, he has the
vigor and energy of a young man, and fatigue
IS almost strange experience to him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11

GALE OF VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY
~ In accordance with the authority of a
deed of trust executed to me by Mrs. Hattie II.
Perry and by direction of the beneficiary, I
will sell at public auction in front OF the court
house in Staunton, ON
Saturday, the 21st day of March, 1896,
that very valuable and desirable residence in
StauntOn now occupied by Mrs. Perry. This
is situated on the west side of St. Clair street,
has front on that street of 60 and runs back
betw cen parallel lines a distance of IS feet,
inches. The dwelling is good one and in ev-
cry way the property recommends itself.
TERMS:-Cash to pay the cost of executing
the trust any unpaid taxes, the bond secured
in the deed, viz: $500 with interest from July
3Oth 1880. Subject to credit December 9Th, 1892,
S54, January 18th, 1898, $54, and June 10TH 1885,
$25 And as to the residue on a credit of six,
twelve, and eighteen months from day of sale
with interest, the purchaser executing bonds,
taking deed to the property and executing a
deed of trust to secure the bonds.
WIN. PATRICK, Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
United Life and Death.

Mr. James S. Lightner, son of the late Hon.
A. B. Llghtner, of this county, and his wife,
nee Heyden of KY, died of pneumonia at Low
Moor, Allegheny county, last Friday after
noon, Feb. 9Th, within an hour of each other,
leaving three small children, the eldest three
years of age and the youngest only one week.
!, They we're united in life, and, in death, they
were not divided. Mrs. David o. Rork, of this
citN,a sister of Jas. S. Lghtner went to the scene
of the deaths Friday afternoon, on receipt of
TELEGRAM announcing the deaths.
The BODIES were brought to Staunton on the
morning tf9in Saturday and taken to the resi-
deDce Of Me-. David 'Rork on North Coalter
street and op Sunday at p. m, the funeral
took place from the First Presbyterian church
conducted by Rev. ]. e. Booker of Hebron
church, assisted by Rev. A. M. Frazier, pastor
of the First Presb yterian church of this city
and were attended by one Of the largest as
semblies of friends and relatives ever seen in
Stauntor. Not often is it that so sad scene
is presented as tha. of two hearses in one flu
neral corteee. The caskets were beautifully
decorated with flowers, and the deeply impress
sive services. with the general sadness of the
community, made it ore of the most memoir
able occasions that ever occurred here. Mr..
Lightner s, mother, Mrs. saiah A. Lightner,
and three brothers, Vim. T., Jno. A., andGeo.
s.. and two sisters, Mrs. Milton Booker and
Mrs. David O'Rork survive him.
The pall.bearers were G. NJ shanahan' y
A. Shanahan, ]. G O'Callahan, IA. b Hanger,
of Rich Patch, s NJ. Yost, J. n. Mcfarland,
Jacob Yost, E. M. Funkhouser Samuel Bay
lor. J. E. Sheets. William Gruben, and T. K.
N. Speck, of Stauntol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
STA UNION" SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER.

horses their last feed under the old regime,
and to his utter CONSERVATION, the old war
horse was lying dead in his stall
But his sudden dissolution
Is no problem to unfold.
God decreed, lin the beginning,
That he never should be sold.
Many OF the sBlack Horse" heroes have in
glory passed away,
Many of them occupying stations high in life
today.
But they never can wear laurels any brighter
than they won
At the seven days fierce battle, and the Dig
fight OF Bull Run.
BROKEN WING.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
Incompatible with Self-resDeet.

Referring to the remarks of General
Walker, Commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic, concerning the
proposed parade of Union and Coined
crate soldiers in New York city on the
4th of July, Senator Gordon, of Ca,
chief of the Confederate
Veterans, says
"Of course it would now be entirely
incompatible with our self-respect as
ex- Confederate to take any part in the
proposed joint parade. I do not wish,
however. to discuss the action of Gen
eral Walker. 1t has been my effort
since the war to cultivate the most cor
dial relations between the soldiers of
the two armies and between the ,peo-
pie of the sections. l am glad to know
that have had the cordial sympathy
and approval of my old comrades in
this effort; and wish also to add. in
this connection, that I have had the
most cordial manifestation of a like
sentiment on the part of the great body
of the Union soldiers.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
APurATO WORrH MENrIoNING

The Early Favorite," brought out by w.
L. Mckay, of Geneva, N. Y has made great
record for '95, 72O bushels per acre. Fifteen
separate yields, scattered over fourteen coun-
ties and seven States, average 454 bushels per
acre. These are reported by farmers, and not
fancy experimenters We understand that
the seed of this enormous yielder can be lad
at a reasonable price from Mr.. Mckay.
march Lifts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11

A New York newspaper says: "Sena-
tors George. Gallery and Chiffon voted
against the recognition of Cuba. They
sink the demand of humanity beneath
the Louisiana sugar interests" All OF
them are Southern men. But Senators
Hale, Morrill, and Witmore, all OF
whom are from New England. also
voted against the recognition OF Cuba.
For what did they sink the demands
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
Famous Cement Works.

The famous James RIVER Cement Works,
for many years located at Balcony Falls, in
Rockbridge county, on James river, are to be
rebuilt and operated on large scale at Glas-
COW, near where the cement rock is quarried
IN large quantities and where are located the
a wide reputation. The cement is of a very
high grade only second to the famous "Port-
lan5 -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
Sudden Deati, of samuelD. Price.

Samuel D. Price, we'll known in this and the
adjoining counties died suddenly Thursday
night, the 9th ult.
The deceased was sitting up in bed at the
time while his wife was fixing lemon for
him when he suddenly fell over on his face;
she ran to him and picked him up-dead. He
was about Al years old
He was buried at Marlinton, W. Va, on the
10Th of February. A wife and nine children
survive him, five girls and four boys. one of
whom is but one and one half months DID,
Bath News
Deceased is an uncle of Andrew Price, Editor
of the Pocahontas Times
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for all
the family and costs only so CENTS the large
size 81. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only. and
for sale by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
A Suggestion.

When our streets that are being torn up to
allow the electric railway TO do necessary work
on its track, are replaced, the SPECTATOR sug-
gests that all boulders above the size of nail
keg be removed, and that they be not paved
in future with that class of material One more
suggestion. That some of the rules for street
paving be observed, and that clay be not mix
ed with the broken stone as no macadamizing
is worth putting down when mixed with or
top-dressed with CLAW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
County Courthouse Burned.

The courthouse of Wayne Cow. Va, was
burned last week, entailing a loss of probably
more than $4,000. All the records were
saved The building was fully insured
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
New Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterians of Charlottesville have
about perfected plans for the building of a
handsome new church in that city. At a
congregational meeting held in the basement
of their church Wednesday evening, says the
Progress, the chairman of the finance COM
mittee made very encouraging report, rec
ommending that work on the new church
begin at an early day This report was adopt
ed 1t is believed that by May LIST work will
begin, and that by another year the Presby-
terians will have one of the handsomest and
best arranged churches in the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
MIR. Archer Assigns.

Mr.. Archibald W. Archer proprietor of the
Exchange and Ballard Hotels at Richmond,
made an assignment on the 7th to Colonel
10. Lane Stern, trustee. The liabilities are
SIS, 900, and the assets are believed to be
ample to pay every dollar of the debts of Mr..
Archer, and leave goodly residue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
Death of Dr.. Nathan o. Harris.

DIR, Nathan o. Harris son of the late James
O. Harris, who in his day was prominent
official of Atlanta, Ga, died in Atlanta, on
the 18th instant, of appendicitis, after an oper
alton had been performed. Deceased was 6
young man of much promise. He was 6
nephew of the late DR.. G. R. Harris of this
city and Hon. John 7. Harris of Harrison
burg
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11

II have never had days sickness in NV
life said a middle-aged man the other day.
What comfort it would be-" signs some
poor invalid, Ito be in his place for a -ear OF
two" Yet half of the invaids we see might
t be Just as healthy as he if they would only
food-and digest it.
It's so strange that such simple things are
overlooked by those who want health.
Food makes health.
It makes strength-and strength wards off
sickness. The man who had never been sick
food, and you could become the same hu
helping your stomach to work as well as his.
Shaker Digestive Cordial will make vnu
strong and healthy by making the food Won
eat make you fat. 'o'-
Druggists sell it. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
Dippines Out of Messy creek.

The young peoples Literary Society held It's
regular monthly meeting Friday evening at
the residence of Mr.. Samuel Forrer.
The programme (as all programmes are)
was rich and varied.
'Silence is golden,' and the richness OF the
programme consisted principally in the silence
of those who were to instruct while entertain
ing the audience with essays and dissertations
generally on all subjects from the condition
of the Ancient Peruvians down to the Monroe
Doctrine and the status of affairs in Cuba.
Among the visitors present were Mr.. Swift
ger, of Harrisonburg, and Prof. Rorbush, of
Dayton. The latter gave several very happy
renditions of popular songs and added greatly
to the pleasure of the evening.
It is quite the proper thing nowadays to go
to Rev. Mr.. PauTs here and get married. A
great many people can't do the proper thing,
because they are already married. We I'M
derstand, however, that there will be one
more marriage some time in the near future.
The farmers in this community are all very
busy now. The weather is all that could be
desired.
Mr. E. .. Peale County Supt., paid our
school visit last week on his regular round
of school-visits.
You must excuse want of news items this
week, Mr.. Editor, but what little news there
seems to be, has a weary bedraggled air. 1t
seems to have that tired feeling SO wildly de-
scribed in patent medicine advertisements.
ED. LARUD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
County Court.

In the county court Saturday James Mon
roe, indicted for keeping a disorderly house
was tried and convicted, the jury fixing his
punishment at seven months in Jail and as
sessing fine of 500. The accused was de-
Tended by R. l.. Gray and L. W. H. Peyton,
while Mr.. Hugh Ker assisted Common
wealth. Attorney White.
Justice Arch Kinney reported and paid into
court fine of IS imposed by him on Robert
Brent for disorderly conduct,
The cases of the State VS.. William Staten,
Levi Callison and Emmett Caliison were con
tipuad mill tho nayt term
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11

The Central American revolution
threatens to become general. This is
no more than the public has a right to
expect Revolution is the normal con-
dition of that interesting part of this
hemisphere known as Central America.
-IpdeG Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-11
Charged with Felony

- In the County Court Of Albemarle last Fri
day morning, the Grand-jury found true bills
of Indictment for felony against T. j.. Wing
field, R. G. Reynolds, Robert Shoape, and
Ben. Shoape, charged with the vandalism
and robberes at "Birdwood,' the residence of
Mr.. William Chamberlain.