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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

In Europe, ASIA Africa, Australia anG
America, the five great continents, Shaker
medicines are being used by suffering human
ity for the cure of sickness and disease.
Never was there such universal demand,
never such wonderful results.
Shaker Digestive Cordial, cure for indi
gestion, is prepared from herbs and roots
and is natural remedy, which cures by aid
ing nature and not by fighting her.
Shaker Digestive Cordial makes those fat
who have become thin by not dgesting theil
food.
1t restores the spirits and the appetite Of
1t relieves the symptoms of dyspepsia, and
after using for reasonable time, finally cure.
the complaint
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
Storm at Salem.

On Friday afternoon severe storm of wind
rain hail. and lightning visited Salem, Roam.
oke county, and blew down trees, barns, and
houses. Two houses were completely de-
molished, one being occupied by eight colored
people, all of whom were in the house along
with three others. Jane Harris and her five
year-old sonswere taken from the ruins dead
ably fatally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
Death OF Aaron Law.

After painless illness of about three weeks,
as the result of extreme old age, Aaron Law,
Esq, died at the home of his son, Mr.. George
Law, in Lewisburg W. Va, Tuesday after
noon. the 21st instant, aged 81 years, 4 months
and q days. He was born in the Parish of
Kent, England, on the Both day of November,
1904. and came to the United States in 1910,
settling in Bath county, Va, where he had
since lived until recent years during which he
had made his home with his son there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
Accident to Miss Young.

Last Friday week Miss Lucy Young, a
sister of Mrs. Edward Echols, of this city, and
well known IN Staunton, had the misfortune
to be thrown from her bicycle in Louisville,
KY, falling underneath a span of horses.
The bicycle caught in the car tracks, and
Miss Young fell in front of the horses, one of
which tramped on her side and the other foot
striking her head, infl1cting an ugly scalp
wound and also breaking two ribs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

A. P. A. In the Rhode Island Dem
ocratic convention, April 21st, in speak
ing of the A. P. A. organization, Mr..
Thayer denounced the American Pro-
tective Association, which he compar-
ed to a fungus growth that sprang
from and took root, fourished and
fructified in the very heart of the re-
publican party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Chief Mbarukaziz and his followers,
who have been causing SO much trouble
at Tauga, fled from the British to the
German territory and has now sur
rendered to Baron Won Wissmann, the
governor of German East Africa at
Mau.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

The Rhode Island democratic CON
vention, at Providence, commended
President Cleveland's administration
for maintaining, unaided by Congress,
the credit of the nation, and declared
for the gold standard of values and for
William E. Russell, of Massachusetts,,
for the presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

If any persons who are willing to take any
delegates to the State Democratic Convention
to be held in this city on the 4th of June next,
will leave their names with Mr.. William B.
McChesney their names will be listed, and the
number of delegates they are willing to take
will be assigned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

AGAIN FOUND GUILTY.-Mary Aber-
nathy, who was first found guilty at
Lunenburg G. 81. of being an accessory
to the murder of Mrs. Pollard of that
county, was again found guilty at the
trial last week at Farmville.
To avoid confusion of idea and of
facts it should be kept steadfastly in
mind that free coinage of silver on an
Independent ratio of 16 to 1 is not BIZ
metallism. but its reverse, which is sill
yer monometallism If we are to have
at all, let US have it in
its best form. which is gold But the
truth is obvious to all that, under the
Gresham law, gold standard is the
surest means of maintaining the use of
silver and consequently real bimetall
ism -IfsdcC appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

There was game of baseball on the
Athletic Park grounds, on last Thursday, be-
tween the Stauntons and a Washington &
Lee nine, which resulted in favor of Staunton
by a score of IL to Z. 1t was the first game
here and was enjoyed by good sized crowd.
The game was well played in some positions,
and demonstrates that Stauntoh has some
ball PLAYERS left
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
Republican Harmony.

The fact that the warning elements in the
Republican party harmonized in the State
convention, was not a surprise to US, for we
stated several weeks ago that, though the cats
in the garnet were yowling terribly, they were
not exterminating each other by any manner
of means, but, on the contrary, quite the re-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

At meeting of the City Democratic Com
mittee held on Monday night last, Saturday,
18th of May at P M. was fixed as the time
for selecting delegates to the State Democratic
Convention to be held in this city on the 4th
Of June
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
Combinations.

Last Sunday, Bishop Randolph preached in
the morning in Emmanuel church after
which he confirmed class of q, and he
preached in the evening at Trinity church
after which he confirmed class of IS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
A Seminary Leased.

Prof. J. G. Dunsmore has leased the Staun-
ton Female Seminary for five years and will
during the term, conduct his Business Col
lege there under the name of the Dunsmore
Business College
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Mrs. J. F. Hively, who was found in the
road near the residence of Morgan Crimes
Esq, in Pocahontas county, W. Va, uncon-
scious and died shortly afterward and whose
death was noticed last week, was born near
Mt. Scion in this county, and was the daugh-
ter of the Rev. Henry Wetzel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
$tauntott Spectator.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 80.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
Democratic Ticket for city OFFICES.

Democratic Ticket for CITY OFFICES.
For MAYOR.
F. B. Berkeley.
For COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
Joseph A. Glasgow.
For CONSTABLE.
G. A. Grafton.
For CITY SERGEANT.
Logan Turner.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
First Ward. Second Ward.
f. M. Merriken, Taylor Bisseli,
Kenneth Mccoy, b. f. Terry,
Roger B. Atkinson, Geo. H. Hudson.
For CouNCILMEN.
First Ward. Second Ward.
John D. Crowle, A. c. Gordon,
Henry Hutchinson, B. F. Hughes,
John M. Spots, Walter D. Hoge,
E. W. Stewart, R. E. R. Nelson.
c. G. Wheat Jas. R. Taylor, Jr.
Isaac WITT Henry A. Walker.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
Staunton M arkets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
CnArrrA,r Va A,,,.;1 90 long

STAUNrON, VA, April %, 1895.
There are no changes to report except in
wheat which is two cents lower, and timothy
hay, which is so cts higher. These are now
quoted as follows
Wheat IS to 80 cents, and timothy hay
$11.50 to $500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
Fall from aLadder.

On Friday, French May, aged IA years, fel.
from la oder at the residence of his brother.
in-law, Robert Gregory, on N. Madison street
and had his shoulder dislocated. which was
attended to by DR.. A. M. Henkei.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

The 9Th of May is to be trade day in this
city, and excursions will be run from Char
Iottesville and Covington. A free concert
will be given by the Stonewall Band, and
there will be other attractions for the enter
tainment and amusement of the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
Hon. Harry Tucker Succeeds.

On Friday last Hon. Harry Tucker succeed
ed in getting the House judiciary committee
to report favorably a bill allowing the State
courts at Harrisonburg, Virginia, to use the
federal court room there until their new coun-
ty court house shall be completed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Gen. Edgar Allan yankee Allan) who was
here at the convention last week, tainted in
the convention at its close. He had lost
much sleep and had undergone great strain
in his fight with Col Lamb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

The delegates to the convention last week
were delighted with Staunton, and surprised
also at its substantial appearance and business
air. They were wellentertalned, aud no
complaint was m ade from any quarter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
For CouNCILMEN.
WEDDINC CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

TTRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
Il ESTATE IN BASIC CITY, VIRGINIA
Pursuant to authority vested in me by 6 GER
tain Deed of Trust, executed by G. F. Sclenck
to the undersigned, OF date February 2Stf 1891
and of record in Augusta County Clerks Office
IN DEED BOOK NO. L3, page "a, and pursuant to
section 2442 of the Code of Virginia, /, having
been requested so to do by the holder and
owners of one of the notes secured in said
Trust Deed. to-wit: the note due six months
after its date, the same being still wholly un-
paid, will, on
Saturday, May End, 1896,
at O'Clock. P. NJ, in front of the Court house
at Staunton, proceed to sell for cash, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, the land con-
Block No 49, in the town of Basic CITY. Virgin
Ia as more fully described in said Trust Deed;
bhe proceeds of such sale to be applied to the
payment of the debts thereby secured and the
residue to be turned over to the said grantOr,
Schenck, his heirs personal REPRESENTATIVES. or
assigns, according to law.
C.P. CARRIER,
march 2o-tds Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
+ ARGE FARM FOR sALE.-A snlen,

+ ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
quarter Of the Valley of Virginia, CONTAINING
about $50 Acres has on it good new eightrOom
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
ton with turnpike leading to station, in splen-
dld state OF cultivation, fine spring, plenty OF
Price VIZ 30 per acre, on :one, two, and three
years time Has on itnow l3head horses, fifty
cattle, ~ hogs. $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
SOOO bushels OF corn last year, other grain in
proportion. Write for full description to this
In
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

The convention was as much afraid
to mention money as Mr.. Jacob Yost
was to mention whom he favored for
president. The convention forgot it,
and so did he.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

VIRGINIA, TO-WIT: In the Clerks Office
of the Circuit Court of Augusta county,
April 14th, 1896.
John 7. Shields, Trustee, &C., ........Pl Plaintiff
VS..
Catherine j. Brooks ct als.......... Defendants.
IN CHANCFRY.
The object of this suit is to obtain construc-
tiOn OF the will of Thomas Shields decd, of re-
cord in the Clerks office of Augusta county.
virginia, especially with reference to that por-
ton OF the estate of the testator left to the
plaintiff, John L. Shields, in trust for the bene-
fit of the above named Catherine j. Brooks
and her children and family; to have a final
settlement of the transactions OF said John r.
Shields as such trustee; to obtain a discharge
of said John L. Shields from said trusteeship.
and all further duties appertaining thereto;
and If the court shall deem it proper, the APP
pointment OF another trustee in the place aud
stead OF the plaintiff.
And itappearing by affidavit filed that viii
liam S. Brooks is q nonresident of the State OF
Virginia. it is ordered that he appear here
within fifteen days after due publication here
of and do what is necessary to protect his in
tereStS in this suit
copy-teSte,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Elder L. Elder, p. q.
april 15-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Mr.. Paderewski. before leaving New
York for Europe Wednesday, left $1O,-
600 to be given as prizes for musical
compositions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

At Newport News there was a split in
the second district republican conven-
ton and two sets of delegates were
chosen to the republican national con-
vention at St. Louis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

There was riot at Cleveland We'd
nesday between union and non-union
lumber showers, in which two men were
seriously hurt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
SUMMER Law LECTURES
UNIYERSITY or VIRGINIA

Regular course, July / to Sept ], 1896. PradI
tical course on Code of 1887 and subsequent
statutes for virginia students and practitiOnS
ers. July Is to Aug. Is, 1896. Catalogue sent on
"pp' ~ WIN. LILLE or R. C. MINOR.
april 1-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
march 25-tds

,NO buildings of a most suit
able nature for the establishment of q
school located at Huntersvilie, Pocahontas
county, w. Va, are for rent or sale. The peO-
pie are prosperous and it Is q splendid oppor-
tunity for any enterpr1sing teacher. For fur
Their particulars, address this ONCE.
Jan 22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

DR.. J. B. Hawthorne, of Atlanta, Ga,
has been rendered a unanimous call to
the passionate of the First Baptist
Church of Nashville, Tenn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29
WHEN TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it
acts most pleasantly and effcctually on the
kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fevers,
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, 1896-04-29

Always in season, Hopkins Steamed HON
my (Hulled CORN. Elegant lunch in Milk
OF. can loo. april 29-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Senator Daniel, in his Charlottesville
speech, told the relation of Jefferson to
the people in few lines: when he
stood for independence they said
rebel When he demanded justice
they said communist When he stood
for religious freedom they cried out in
fidel When he aroused the people
against monarchy and concentrated
power they said 'demagogue." But the
common people heard him glady-they
knew their friend-and with acclaim
they said All hail, our friend Pn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Welcome Jennings, youth of about IS
years old, was arrested last Friday for the rob-
berry of Mr.. James H. Woodward's store
which occurred about a month ago. Jennings
is founding who had been reared by Mr. J.
d. Hounihan of this city, but had proven so
incorrigble Mr.. Hounihan could do nothing
with him. For some time he has been sleep
ing in kind of den on New street, and the
theft was traced to him on account of his
having sold various articles found to belong
to Mr.. Woodward. He broke and entered
the store and carried off large lot of stuff
Only little of it was recovered. He confess
ed the crime
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Mr.. Sam'l B. Hanna, very prominent citi-
zen of Pocahontas county, last week lost his
eldest son, Andrew Mathews. He died of
diphtheria, in the 2lst year of his age. He
had many relatives in this county, and in
Greenbrer and Pulaski. His mother was a
daughter of Uriah Hevener one of the best
known and wealthiest men in Pocahontas
county.
At the time of this young mans death be
was clerking at lumber camp on Williams
river, and there being no road leading from
the camp toward his home, his body was
placed on stretcher and carried by the woods
men sixteen miles, when it was met by a
vehicle sent for the purpose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

All of the districts of Accomac coun
ty have voted against license to sell
liquor, and there are but two places in
Northampton county at which liquor
is sold,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

A serious condition of affairs exists
at Baracoa, Cuba, where the mortality
has risen to an alarming figure owing
to the famine prevailing in that region.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Little Boy Receives Fatal Kick from a
Horse.
Gordon, the little five-year-o son of
Mr.. G.. W. Leckie, was fatally kicked
by his fathers horse in front of his yard
in Buena Vista about dusk Monday
evening. In his play he approached
close to the horse behind and struck it
with switch which caused the horse
to kick. The hoof struck the little fell
low in the temple and fractured the
skull and ruptured an artery. Physi-
clans were quickly summoned ard sue
ceeded in stopping the hemorrhage and
trepaued the skull, removing number
of pieces of the bone. Under the inf1u-
uence of morphine the little sufferer
spent a favorable night, but never raj
lied from the effects of the blow and
died Tuesday morning. The remains
were taken to the old home of Mr..
Leckie near Scottsville for interment.-
.Rockbrid0e Nes0s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

The opinion is again prevalent that
the Southern is about to absorb the b.
& O. and that a reorganization by
Drexel Morgan & Co. will take place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

NOW Is THE TIME TO GET THE SPEC
TAToR AT ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

CONFEDERATE REUNIoN.-From let
ters received and from other sources,
Gen. Peyton Wise, of the Committee
on arrangements. is of the opinion that
the Confederate Reunion in Richmond
will be attended by fifty thousand ylsl-
tors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-04-29

Little Boy Receives a Fatal Kick from
Horse.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-22
ON thin RAIL.
al" Road Train Jumps tho Track
al Chicago.
rLUyGES TO THE GROUND BELOW.

Although More Than Dozen People Were
on the Train Only Two Men We're seri-
ously Hurt-Two Persons Fatally In
jured by Train Bunnng into a Huge
Stone Excursion Train Breaks ia Two
and Two Men Arc Cut to Pieces.
CHICAGO, June CA motor aud car
jumped from the Lake Street elevated
tracks Saturday morning aud, though
more than a dozen people were on the
train only two men were seriously hurt
1t was just before 10 o'clock that an east
bound train ram into an open switch q
litAo beyond CALIFORNIA eSenuc and before
10 could be stopped plunged about twenty
feet 10 the ground below. The motor was
ahead Of tho three cars, one Of which fol.
lowed it of the rails The roor cars broke
away and remained ON the track.
The Passengers Jumped.
Several people were on the train when
it entered the open switch, but all save
one passenger managed TO jump from the
platform and escaped serious injury. Three
people were i'm the car which went over
into the street. but just as it was ready for
the plunge they jumped topoints of safety
The motormon was not so fortunate. Ills
motor crashed through tho wood work OF
the road and falling TO tho strcot below
with the first car still attached turned ovci
and struck on the roof Of the cab The
motorman was badly hurt and it was
stated by the surgeons who were callec
that he could NOT recover. His head was
terribly cutUnd bis shoulders crushed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-22
GIXT0y THGIB IIlCCl.
Many Pilgrims at the Home Of
McKin.oy.
NEW WORKERS THERE.

The Delegation Headed ~ Cornelius \.
BIiss-Among tie Congratulatory EPis-
ties Received 10y tHc Major Is a Letter
from EN-Prosidcnt Harrison-P Plans for
Big Ratification Meeting at ST. Louis
POpulisis out for Teller
CANTON, o., June 20-The carly morn
ing nail at Governor McKinley's home
brought stacks of coagratulatory letters
before the aow Of tolegaphic messages
Ind subsldeI in the least One Of the
first which reached the governors hands
was an autograph letter from ex-Presl'
dent Harrl which read:
=. MY DEAR GOyLaE0R: I beg 20 extend
TO you my hearty congratulations upon
your nomination ard GO express my conii'
doncc That the people viii Ia November
ratly the work of the So Louis congen-
lion. Please present mv respects % Mrs.
Mckinley"
The recorder Of the Loyal Logion Of
Ohio wrote:
"Whne politics by thn organic law ha'
| no place in this order there Is no prohibi-
ton urllust the expression of natWa
pride WHOM the rc1rlooi th' United states
| thrice mako vaujiion upon thc Ohio
| commandry for O. chief magistrate of th'
republic.
D.stingu bcd New Workers hrrive.
Tho coencs ditc,Hon t1 arrive Satur
div morniur was q special tr,iuload O
d stinguishol New N1r6ors with whom
came Ahner Mckinley of Ncw York,
, brother o. The G'9ullicln pre- ldantm
| oh ffe u
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-22
oATHERINa o. sTUDENTs.
Seventh Annual Conference at Lake
Geneva, Wis.

Seventh Annual Conference at Lake
Geneva, Wis.
r. LAKE GENEVA, Wis, June 22.-The sew
cnth annual conference Of college stu
dcnts met at the grounds Of the Western
Secretarial Institute and Training school
Of the Young Mems Christian association.
These gatherings have become great
factor in the life Of the western colleges
Friday night the registration showed that
90 Young men wcrc already on the
grounds. Illinois led in numbers, having
seventy six. Iowa camo next with forty
while Indiana had twcnty-scvcn. Michi'
ran tNentyfour. Ohio seventeen, Ne
bras,a fifteen, Wisconsin eleven, Missouri
nine Kansas seven, Colorado and New
Yor, Eve elch, Minnesota and South Da
kota four clch, South Carolina, New Jer
sey aud Ontario one each. Far away ia
pan also had ono.
The first session was presided over by II
NJ. sanford of Boston. The great impor
tance of beginning rightly the ten days
meeting was the one theme. DR.. McPher
| son OF Chicago led in prayer and Secreta
rles Michcncr and Beaver of the intcrna
tional committee spoke briefly The vari
Gus state delegations organized at tn
| close of the meeting.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-06-22
RONn INVESTIGATION.


The Committee Concludes Its Labors in
New York City.
NEW York, Juno - The senate COM
mittee appointed TO investigate the govern
mont bond transactions Of the last two
and a half years closed its labors in this
CITY Saturday. James Kitchen and Ernst
Thallman, who had been subpenaed as
witnesses 20 substantiate tho allcga-
tions of william Graves in relation to the
refusal Of Secretary Carlisle to deliver
him (Gravcs) 81, 10000 of the last bond is
sue. did not appear. Graves asked the
committee for permission TO file a brlel'
but senator Harris for the commit
fee. denied tho request, saying
that the committee had not been created
for the purpose of trying private griev'
anccs. and that Graves complaint would
not have been entertained at all had It
not concerned a high government OIL
cial.
None OF Graves allegations, tho senator
continued. had been sustained. Subsc
ouentlv senator Harris told Graves TIL
| bo would consider any written statement
that Graves might transmit TO Washing
tom. The committee Will not reconven'
until after tho meeting of the next con
/ ,-rpaa