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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

The mass-meeting held Monday
night at the Columbian Hall passed
resolutions which we cannot print in
full for want OF space, but were to the
effect that the committee submitted to
regularly called mass meeting tie
question as to whether primary be
held or not.
1t had been noised abroad that il
was the intention of this meeting to
GUST the present Democratic committee
and appoint another. If such was
even its design, it was not manifested
by any action taken that night. There
can be no reasonable objection to
what that meeting did, and the only
regret the committee seems to have is
that it did not meet before the com
lnlttee took action on the Nth. There
has never been any desire on the part
OF the committee to act arbitrarily.
although the opposite has been
charged, and the structures of some of
the speakers at the meeting were, in
oui opinion, ill timed and out of place.
Our personal knowledge warrants us
10 stating that some members of that
committee had DO motive in view bit
to preserve the Democratic aarty in
Staunton which they saw under the
existing order of things Was fast falling
to ruin.
The meeting was not n Dem ,cvatic
one in the full sense of the word
There were many true Democrats
there; some IS spectators. and some
who came to participate. But there
was a huge batch Of Republicans who
wedged themselves in With that peril
nacity which forms So large a part of
their political lnake-np, and who
would, with a lit,.s announcement
have taken as complete charge nf the
meeting as they hope to take OF city
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

STOPPED BY THE PRIEST. There is
i'll feeling in the eastern part of Rich
mond between members of st. Patrick s
Catholic Church aud a number Of Pro-
testants. At the funeral services of
Captain Strat,on, one Of the best
known citizens there, Captain Frank
Cunningham, of the Walker Light
Guard, and collector Of the city, was
asked by the orgauist to sing Nearer
My God to Thee" He reluctantly con-
sented; but ere he had sung two lines
Rev. Father Donahue, pastor of the
church, waved TO him to stop Captain
Cunningham did not understand that
the signal was meant for him and con
tinued Then Father Donahue step
ped up to the altar and cried: stop.
stop!n There was dense silence and
then the music ceased during the fu-
neral services. Captain Cunningham
is Baptist, did not know that no Eng
glish could be used in a funeral service
in the Catholic church. The church
was crowded with relatives and friends
of the deceased, who were Professionals.
They are indignant over the priests
action.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
INESTlMABLE VALUE OF BIRDS
NONE SHOULD BE KILLED.

NONE SHOULD BE KILLED.
The SPECTATOR has maintained for
twenty years the propriety of the pas
sage of a law prohibiting the killing of
any insectivorous birds, for the reason
that they are the best friends of the
farmers and fruit growers, and that,
without them, after the lapse of few
years, no grain nor fruit could be
grown successfully. The truth is, that
man could not exist in civilized State
If there were no birds, for he would be
reduced to the necessity of living on
fish and wild animals, as he could have
neither grain nor fruit. 1t is useless to
attempt the destruction of insects, by
the use of poisons and washes of vari-
GUS kinds. if the birds are allowed to
be killed.
We repeat that no bird of any kind
should be killed, not even hawks. owls.
or crows, for even they do more good
than harm as they feed on yermin
Some think that black birds should
be killed, and that was the general
opinion some years ago, but most in
telligent farmers now understand that
they are greatly beneficial to the farm
ers as they destroy millions of insects.
We believe that, without birds. we
could not only have no grain nor fruit,
but that, in time, there would be no
forests of timber. The value of birds
is inestimable, and we believe that the
most beneficial law that could be. pass
ed would be one to prohibit the kill
ing of any bird of any kind that feeds
on insects or vermin. This may seem
radical and extravaganza, but it is
nevertheless true, and the time will
come when it will be recognized as
such. A great deal of trouble and
money may be expended in the prep
aration and application of insecticides
for the determination of insect pests.
but il will be in vain, if the birds be
allowed to be killed. Is there not some
member of the Legislature who will be
wise enough to propose a law prohibit
ing the killing of birds of any kind?
He would prove himself benefactor
to the State, and receive the approba-
ton of intelligent and well informed
farmers and others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
WELL WORTH TELLING.
A Wel-KnoVn Senator TELLS A
Remarkable Story.
no Possible Doubt AS to
Its Absolute Truth,
From the High Standing of
the Senator.
Higher the Position, More Interesting
The Facts.
Our Readers Eager for just
Such Details.
Our Readers Eager for just
Such Details.

Senator Frank fiumiey. Of North
field, VT, is man Of national reputa
ton. No man today stands more
prominently before the people of the
State OF Vermont than he.
A lawyer by profession, he was elect
ed to the House of Representatives in
1882, is Trustee of Schools, Trustee of
Northfield Bank. and Trustee of Nor
witch University Ga Military School un
der patronage of the U. s. Govern
ment), has been Trustee of the Mont
pelier Seminary. Chairman of the Re-
publican State Convention 1856. Dele
gate at large to the Republican Nation
al Convention il, 1888, was United States
Attorney for Vermont 1889 to 1894, and
is now State Senator.
Senator Plumley is well known
throughout the United States, having
been selected by tie National Repub-
lican Committee as speaker to stump
the State of Michigan for Blaine in
1884, and again in 1888 and 1892 he spoke
through the West for the Republican
presidential candidate.
When he came out Of the presidential
campaign in '92 owing to overwork he
was almost complete nervous wreck
To our representative the Senator
said:
in the fall Of 1892 l came out of the
presidential campaign with my ner
vous system almost broken.
REST and ordinary remedies did not
assist me. Some OF my personal friends
advised me to take a course of DR..
Greene's medicines, which l did with
entire success.
II use DIR. Greene's Nervura blood
q nd lot for hot oxI, r1cfi
caused by long continued mental work,
and think well of it,
We understand that Senator Plum
ley's cure is radical and complete, and
while we congratu late the popular
Senator on his recovery, we cannot but
add that this is a distinct triumph for
that marvellous medicine, DR.. Greenes
Nervura blood and nerve remedy,
which, owing to the high standing of
Senator Plumley, and the fact that he
Is SO widely known, will give DR..
Greene's Nervura great boom.
The remedy deserves it, for it is i'll
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a restorative and invigorator which
stands at the present day without a
rival in making people well; remedy
which is always sure TO cure, to give
health and strength. to make whoever
uses it strong and vigorous.
This most valuable remedy is not
patent medicine and should not be
classed as such, for it is the discovery
and prescription of one of our leading
specialists in nervous and chronic dis
eases, DR.. Greene, of IS West 14th ST.,
New York City. The doctor gives an
added value to his great remedy by al
lowing all who desire to consult him
without charge. either in person or
through the mail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
TRUSTEES SAFE OF VALUABLE REAL

yHRUSTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
Il ESTATE AT IRON GATE, VA.-By virtue
of Coed OF trust executed to the undersigned
Trustees for the Augusta Perpetual Building &
Loan Company by G. W. Showalter and WIFE,
dated the 4thof April. 1892, and of record in
the Clerks Office of Allegheny County Court
in d. B. 16, p. 553, default having been made,
and being required SO TO do, by the beneficiary,
we Will offer for sale at public auction on
Saturday, February 22nd, 1896,
at II O'Clock NJ, on the premises at Iron Gate
that very valuable real estate belonging to G.
W. ShOwalter, tO-wit:-
Lot no. 20 OF block No. Al, said lot being rs
feet front and running back 100 feet, and hav-
ing thereon two-story brick store-house, up
on the following terms, to-wit:-
Cash as to the costs and expenses of sale,
(taXes, If any,, and the sum of S69960 and as to
the residue upon a credit OF six, twelve, and
eighteen months from the day of sale, the de-
ferred instruments Of purchaSe-money to be
evidenced by the bonds of the purchaser with
approved personal security, bearing interest
from the day of sale and the title retained as
ultimate security.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
w. w. KING,
b. F. TERRY,
Trustees of the Augusta Perpetual Building
and Loan Company.
Jan 22- ids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
MelIowed by Time.

Many years ago when the republican
party was corrupt and unwise, it h ED
conventions and primaries. and adopt.
ed other modes of party organization.
Now that it is wise, truthful, patriotic,
conservative, virtuous and business
like, it loathes partisanism. Organiza.
ton makes it sick, and primary gives
it the jim jams.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

If the government of the United
States defy the rest of the world by de-
claring protectorate over the whole
Western Hemisphere, it should, of
course, put itself in condition to de-
fend the country from all such assaults
as that defiance will be likely to pro
woke. Taxes are high enough now, in
all conscience. by reason of pensions
and other enormous expenses, but
they are mere bagatelle to what they
must be if all the coasts shall be forti
fed and the ccuntry's army and navy
be put on a war Alexandria
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY.

announce myself candidate for election
to the Office OF commemorative Attorney for
the city OF StauntOn, at the election to be held
in the Spring, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary. respectfully ask the support Of the
voters OF the city OF StauntOn.
JOS. A. GLASGOW.
TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUN-
Il TON, VAL hereby-announce myself a
candidate for the Office of Commemorative
Attorney for the city of Staunton at the com
ing spring election, subject to the Democratic
primary, and respectfully ask the support OF
the voters of the city of Stanton
jan p tide W. FL. LANDES
ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF STAUN-
Il TONI hereby announce myself candi-
date for election this spring to the office of
Commemorative Attorney for the city of
Staunton, subject to the decision of. the Demo-
cratic primary, and respectfully ask for your
support.
Jan % tide CARTER BRAXTON.
RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE myself a
J. candidate for reelection to the ONCE of
City Sergeant at the coming May election. |
have heretofore endeavored to discharge my
duties faithfully and will do the same if elected
again.
Jan 22-tde LOGAN TURNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

The John Brown Farm has been
transferred to the State of New York.
This site, which was once owned by
John Brown, will be transformed into
a public park. It consists of 244 acres.
So they honor the Harper's Ferry an
archists who fired on the American
flag when carried by the United States
marines under Robert E. Lee, and
curse, hang and imprison the Chicago
anarchists. Parsons was better man
than Brown.-Ale1andaid Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

THE VANDERBtLTs. = "Ollien Bel
mont who wedd ed Mrs. Vanderbilt the
other day is sal by. some of the New
York papers to be very s'outre." He
is fond of green Alpine hats, gaudy
waist coats, flaming>red neck ties. and
is generally very striking in his get
up.n In the varracular Of the day the
dashing "Ollie' is a "howling swell.n
And now it is said that Mr. William
K, Vanderbilt is looking for a wife.
Verify the ways and relationship of
these New York so; isty people are
incomprehensible. = 1nder Appeas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

MARRIAGE OF MEMBER OF THE
LLGIsLATURE.-Mr. s. C. Stratton. a
member Of the Virginia House of Dele.
gates from Appomattox and Campbell
counties, and Miss Lena Myers were
married Wednesday morning at $50, at
the house of the bride, near Hollins,
Roanoke county. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. w. F. Locke, of st.
Methodist Episcopal Church South, as
sisted by Rev. j. P. Taylor, of Ap
pomattox. After the ceremony wed
ding breakfast was served and the
bridal party returned to Roanoke city,
taking the noon train for Richmond.
The bride Is a Can, liter OF john o.
N,~ore, Of Hollinsr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

churchman's Executor u.s. Churchman's
~ Legatees.-PurSuaut to decree of the Cir
cult Court for Augusta county, entered i'm this
cause. December 4th, 1895, shall proceed, at
my Office, in Staunton, ON
Thursday, February 9th, 1896,
to ascertain and report
1St.-Whether John s. Church m an late Exc
cutOr of John Churchman. decd, fully account
ed for all the funds that were collected by him.
belonging to the estate of his testator
2nd.- Whether the said Executor fully ac-
counted for all the assets of his testator's es-
tate that went into his hands.
3rd.-Whether any of the debts belonging to
the estate or John Churchman, decd, have
been barred by the statute of limitation
through the negligence of said Executor or of
John VIM. Churchman, Admir- d. b. N. C. t. a.
4th.-Whether any debts belonging to the
said estate that were solvent have become I'M
collectible by the laches or negligence of said
Executor or Administrator.
5th--AlsO to report the amount due fir ON the
estate of John s. Churchman, decd, late Exc
Gu or, to the estate of John Churchma11 decd,
and to whom due.
6th.-Also to take and report an account of
the transactions of John w. Churchman, as
Admir-, d b. n. C. t. a. of John Churchman
decd.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
Jan o-4ts Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

T ARGE FARM FOR sALE.-A splendid
II farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginia, containing
about $50 Acres has on it good new eight room
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuiidings, two or
ton with turnpike leading to station, in SPLEEN
did state Of cultivation, fine spring, plenty of
timber, in sight Of churches, mills, stores, sc.
Price $37.50 per acre. on zone, two, and three
years time Has on itnow 13head horses, fifty
cattle, 40 hogs. $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
1900 bushels of corn last year. other grain in
proportion. Write for full description to this
Office.
ian off
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

In a recent interview published in
the Boston Globe, Mr.. E. c. Benedict,
of Boston, said: This country has
been on a currency drunk for about
thirty years. and will not get back to
good health until it takes the gold
cure"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

COMMISSIONERS sALE.-Bv virtue Of
~ the decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, rendered in the case of John
St0ner S Creditors Us. John Stoner's Admir- and
otners, we Will proceed, in front of the court
mouse in the city of StauntOn, on
Saturday, the 18th day of February 1896,
to sell at public auction, that desirable farm
containing 162 acres, situated near Parnassus
Ia Augusta county, knownsas the ''Old Sillings
Farm" adjoining the lands of Valentine Huff
man and others-being the farm of which John
Stoner died seized and possessed-upon the
following terms, to-wit:-
SO much in cash as will pay the costs of suit
ana sale, and the remainder upon a credit of
one, two and three years from date of SALE
with interest from date of sale-the purchaser
giving BOND with approved personal security
ana Jno tltle retained as ultimate security.
III. G. EICHELBERGER
JAMES BUNGARDNER, Jr,.
Jan lo-4ts Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
THE WESTERN STATE HOSPITAL

DR.. BENZ. Blackford, Superintendent
of the Western State Hospital in this
city, published in the Virginia Medi-
cal Monthly for January, 1896, state
ment showing the comparative cost of
coustruction!in the New York Hospitals
for insane and the insane Hospital at
Staunton, and the difference in our
favor is surprising.
The cost of maintenance in the nine
New York Hospitals is $3.50 per year
for each patient, against $137.35 in
ours. The cost of the st. Lawrence
Hospital, New York, was $2,375, 976,
and it's accommodations are for LOO
patients. Our Hospital, exclusive of
grounds, has cost about 1888, 900, and
accommodates 857 beds. This $283, 900
covers the cost of all the buildings,
including complete steam plant,
with brick chimney of 1870 feet high,
power-house, store-rooms, workshop,
and lodging-rooms for all the employ
ees of that service; new connections
to all the buildings, leading through a
large brick tunnel of about 500 feet in
length. A new laundry ample in size
and in machinery for double the
population, all new and capable of
from $4,000 to 10000 pieces per week
washing. To this building is a resi-
dence house to contain all the accom-
mediation, including dining room for
the laundry people. There have been
built new flights of cut granite steps
to the numerous terraces and a fire.
proof covered way of considerable
length; new gas-making works and
large additions to the minor buildings,
such as coach house, soap boiler
shops, cold storage. etc.
As compared with other Northern
and Western States, the same relative
conditions would doubtless obtain.
The Taxpayers are surely to be con
graduated. 1t is a pity such economy
could not be maintained in other
branches of the State service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
TRUSTEES SALE OF a HOUSE AND LOT


TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT
Il IN THE CITY OF STAUNTON. VA.-By
virtue of deed of trust executed to Geo. S.
Lightner by j. W. Splitter and wife on the 24th
day of April, 1888, of record in the Clerks office
of the Court eff Hastings for the said city of
Stauuton, Va, in Deed Book No. Ii, at page
49, to secure to b. F. Eakle. ST., the payment
of a bond for the sum of S., 10000 bearing even
date with said deed and payable two years af-
ter the date thereof, with interest from date
and being requested in writing by the said b.
z. Eakle, ST. so to do, the undersigned substi-
tted trustee, will offer for sale, at public auc-
ton, on
Friday, the 18th day of February, 1896
at Il NJ, in front of the courthouse in the said
city of Staunton, Va, that certain house and
lot on North Augusta street, on the west side.
thereof, in the said city of Staunton, adjoin--
ing the lots of w. p Tams and the estate OF
N. X. Trout, deceased.
TERMS OF SALE Cash.
The above property will be sold subject to a
lien in favor of the young Mems Building and
Loan Company" amounting to Ss67.5o a. Of the
day OF sale, and the purchaser thereof NAV
have the option of either paying the above.
amount due said Co. cash on day of sale, or to
continue to carry it with said Company ON
said property by paying the sum of Sl315 per
month.
w. III. LANDES,
Jan bits Substituted trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
They Seem Bent on War.

t
The Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations seems determined to force
England into a war with this country.
It has almost unanimously resolved to
report Senator Davis resolutions on
the Monroe doctrine, which ideclare
that no foreign country shall naartih. :
one foot of territory in eitnel " .ne
Americas. bv force. PurGhase' cession.
occnnat; ion. pledge, colonization, or
u e.otspetiJls. whether under unfounded
Excursions of right, under the guise
of boundary disputes, or otherwise
Richmond Times.
Rather than adopt that jingo and
dangerous report. it would be better
for the peace and prosperity of the
country, if Congress would adopta re-
port repudiating the Monroe Doctrine
out and out, and leave not vestige of
it to remain to menace the peace of
the country. If Senator Davis's reso-
lutions be'adopted, it requires no gift
Of prophecy to foretell that this coun
try will be in constant brolls and wars
with other countries IN the future as
long as our government shall main.
tain that dangerous and untenable
position. 1t is madness, recklessness
and criminal folly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

The Republican Editorial Associa-
ton, of the State of New York, at it's
annual meeting Thursday adopted
resolutions indorsing Gov. Morton's
candidacy for the presidency.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

The Maine papers are telling that a
last Sunday, noticing that
the choir seats we're unoccupied, arose
and said: II see all the singers are alb
sent this morning. Let the congrega-
ton sing. Praise God, from whom all
h1essinDs flow -,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
Jan S-4ts
OFFICE.
" Staunton, Va, Jan. IS, 1856

COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, JAM Is, 1856
Frank T. Ware
Kenneth Mccoy, Admir-, ct ais.
All parties interested in the above-styled
cause, now pending in the Court of Hastings
for the city of Stanton, TAKE NOTICE, that,
purs uunt to an order of said Court, entered In
said cause Dec 18th, 1895, shall, at my office
in Staunton, Va, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 1896,
proceed to ascertain and report:
1St.-What property Lucy Goffney died seized
of.
2nd.-What debts bind said property and
what debts are owed by the estate of Lucy
Goffney, decd.
3rd.-What is the annualr rental value of said
property.
4th.-Who are the heirs at-law of said Lucy
Goffney, decd.
5th.-Any other matters deemed pertinent,
etc.
HENRY w. HOLT,
Commissioner in Chancery.
Carter Braxton, p. q.
jan bits
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue
~ of a deed of trust executed to me ON the
11th day of May, 1894, by Matte L. Long and L.
n. Long to Secure the payment to Bowling,
SPOTS q Co., of $500: and by direction of the
said Bowling 5potts & Co., default in the pay
lnent of said debt having been made by the
said Matte L. Long and L. N. Long, will, ON
THE 18th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1896, before the
front door of the Court house of Augusta Co.,
sell at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash the house and lot conveyed by said deed,
which house and lot are situated in the West
ern part of StauntOn, on what is known as the
Richardson Survey on the North side of Stuart
street.
c. NJ. KIRACOFE, Trustee.
18th day of January, 1896.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

The Democratic national convention
will be held in Chicago on July T.
Chicago was selected by the national
committee on the twenty-ninth ballot.
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