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LAUREL HILL ITEMS.

A telephone line has been put up from
Laurel Hill to Hermitage. It will also connect
at Staunton and other places.
The Ladies Missionary and Aid Society of
Laurel Hill Church will hold a strawberry
festival in the grove at Laurel Church on
next Friday evening and night. the proceeds
to be for the church and parsonage.
This section was visited by a very severe
storm on last Wednesday week, which did
considerable damage to corn, gardens and
fencing, Mr.. Albert Armentrout lost seven
acres of corn. Mr.. John Wine and others suf-
fered considerably in loss of fencing and corn.
Messrs. James T. Bennett and W. F. Kerr
have been nominated as delegates from Laurel
Hill to the Democratic convention which
meets in your city June the 4th. x.
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Frult-Crops Promising.

The american Agaicuzturist, which
has been making inquiries into the con.
dition of the fruit crops, reports that
the promise is unusually good.
So far little or no weather cold
enough to seriously injure trees in this
section has occurred since spring
ed in earnest. The temperature has
at times been low on the Middle At
lantic seaboard, but not low enough
for killing frosts. And it is now almost
too late in the season to apprehend any
extensive damage from this source.
The fruit prospects appear also to bt
generally as good in the interior of the
country, at least as far west as the Mis-
sissippi Valley, as in the Middle States
IN. Y. Herald.
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Death Of MRS. TannehIII.

Mrs. Sarah A. Tannehill, wife of Mr.. J. F.
Tannehill, who had been afflicted with a
complication of diseases for eight months,
passed peacefully away at the Kings Daugh-
ters Hospital, whittier she had been taken
but few days before, at 2.25 o'clock last
Wednesday morning, May Goth, aged Is years
and 6 months. She was highly esteemed for
her virtues and christian character by all who
knew her, and had been for many years a
member of the First Presbyterian church.
She is survived by her husband and two chill
dren-Miss Fannie and J. Frank Tannehill,
Jr.-and two sisters and two brothers-Mrs
Mary Hughes. of Shelleyville, Mo-, Miss Ger
trude E. Bowling of Staunton, W. A. Bowl.
ing of Rappahannock county, Virginia, and
and Andrew Bowling of this city.
The remains were taken to the residence Of
her brother, Andrew Bowling, on East Bever
ly street. The funeral was from the FRS
Presbyterian church at 4 O'Clock last Thurs
day afternoon, the pastor. Rev. A. M. Fraser
officiating. Interment in Thornrose GENE
terry.
The paIlbearers were: John B. Hoge, Artists
Hoge, DR.. B. M. Atkinson, w. L. Lushbaugh
William A. Burke and Judge Charles Grattan
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sPorrswooD ITEMS.

Mrs. DIR. McCrale and daughter, OF Alvara
do, Texas, who are visiting relatives in this
county, spent last Tuesday with her uncle
Jno. H. B. Shultz neat here.
Mrs. Mary J. Koiner, of Long Meadows, is
visiting relatives near town.
The Misses Beatty, of Rockbridge county
are visiting Mrs. Jas. H. Miller.
Mr.. B. O. Shultz and Miss Cora Bowers, both
of this neighborhood, were married LAST Tues
day, May 18th, at the Mt. Carmel Manse by
Rev. A. H. Hamilton.
The first annual commencement OF Midway
High School, Steele's Tavern, Augusta county,
Va. Rev. A. II. Hamilton, President. Mrs.
Mary s. Moffett, Principal and Miss Sallie
Hamilton, assistant. took place last Friday
night May 22nd, in Mt. Carmel church. The
house was packed to overlooking and the pu-
pills acquitted themselves with great deal OF
credit to themselves and also to the teachers.
Some of the pieces were particularly well rem
dered, and the whole program. which was an
attractive one, was well carried out.
We are glad to learn that the school will re-
open next Sept. under the same management.
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Closing Exercises Of the City public
Sch oolS.

The closing exercises of the White Public
Schools, of this city, will be held in the Co
lumbar Hall, Friday, May %, beginning at
10 o'clock a. M
DR.. J. H. Boyd will make an address, and
present the diplomas to the graduates.
Medals will be awarded to the pupils having
the highest class standing in each department
of the High School. Charles Curry, Esq.
will make the presentation address.
An exhibit of school work will be open to
public inspection at the school building,
Thursday afternoon, May %, from to o.
clock. 1t will be from the departments of
cooking, sewing, drawing manual training,
chemistry and general school work.
THE COLoRED SCHOOLS.
The colored schools will close with exercises
at II o'clock, Thursday. May %. The work
OF the school will be open to public inspection
from 10 to IL O'Clock the same day, in School
Building No, 2.
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VIRGIL STONEBURNER ACQUITTED.
The trial of Virgil Stoneburner for
shooting and killing Edward Nauman
Xmas day, two miles South of Stanley,
Page county, which occupied the court
in Luray for seven days, resulted IN
the acquittal of the prisoner. The
Page Courier says
1.-THE case was ably and vigorously
prosecuted by Capt. Parks, attorney
for the Commonwealth. and the pris-
oner was defended by Messrs. Weaver
and Leedy, whose gallant and skillful
management of the same has won for
them no small reputation at our bar.
The verdict was received with an
outburst of applause, an unusal pro-
cedure in.our courts, which, however,
was promptly checked by the Judge. y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-27

The Shakers of Mount Lebanon, a COM
munity of simple, honest, God-fearing men
and women, have prepared the Shaker Digest
i've Cordial for many years, and it is always
the same, simple, honest, curative medicine
that has helped to make the Shakers the
healthy, long lived people that they are The
Shakers never have indigestion. This is
partly owing to their simple mode of life,
partly to the wonderful properties of Shaker
Digestive Cordial. Indigestion is caused by
the stomach glands not supplying enough
digestive juice. Shaker Digestive Cordial sup
plies what's wanting. Shaker Digestive Cor
dial invigorates the stomach and all its glands
evidence of the honesty of Shaker Digestive
Cordial, the formula 10 printed on every bot
tie. Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to $40
per bottle.
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commencement Exercises OF the
Staunton Military Academy.

The baccalaureate sermon was delivered at
II O'Clock a. M, last Sunday by Rev. M. l..
wood, Pastor of the Baptist church of this
city. The commencement exercises proper
will be held to -Wednesday-and will
consist of cornet solo by Director Brereton;
salutatory, Berkeley Minor, Jr; march. Pro
fessor Meyer; class historian, Robert L. Hew-
lett, New York; song, by the Glee Club; class
prophet, Murphy Wales Townsend, Texas;
cornet duet, Director Brereton and Cadet
Lidstone. Then will follow delivery of
diplomas, distinctions and prizes. Cadets
Royal, Green, and Hewlett will give a man.
dolin and guitar performance and E. Bailey
McNutt, of Kentucky. will deliver the vale
dlctory. ATT p. m. Wednesday there will be
a competitive drill and awarding of medal.
The following are members of the gradual
ing class: M W Townsend, Texas E B Nc
Mutt, Kentucky; T F Royal, Texas; R L
Hewlett, New York; A G P Howard, Texas; R
G Peeler, Texas; E Green, Mississippi; L W
Lidstone. Texas
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SPRING hill LETT Err.

J. w. Wriggle, of our town, who has been
under treatment at the "KIng's Daughters
Hospital has returned home very much i'm
proved
Mrs. Glen Ruckman with her two children
has gone to visit her mother at Lanrens s. G.
They will be absent about three months.
Mrs. Mamie E. Riddleberge1 and Mrs. L. F
Slower, of Fort Defiance spent Sunday with
Mrs J. T. Ewing of our town.
Communion services were held in the M. E
Church by Rev. H. K. Gilbert. on last Sunday
at this place.
DR.. Frank Neff, of Bridgewater, was in oul
town on Sunday.
Died on the 10th, Peter Sheets, aged "a years
months, and day. He died at his sons. D
S. Sheets, Esq, where he has been making hi.
home for some time past. The funeral tool
place on Monday at Mt Pisgah. Rev. J. E
Holt, of the q. B. church, preached to large
gathering of relatives and friends
| Mrs. K. Crone, of our town, is spending q
month at her daughters, Mrs. H. Wiseman
near Roman.
| Mrs. Jos. Smoke, of Winchester, Va, il
spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs
J. W. Sheet, of our town.
| A. E. Lytton, of our towu, who holds 20
sition at the W. s. Hospital, is home on tive
weeks visit.
| W. P. Clinedinst, who lives at Sugar Grove
W. Va, was in our town few days last week
Bruce Whitmore shipped 300 lambs las
week to the Eastern Market.
The wheat, grass, and all growing crops ar
looking well in this section, and by presen
indications we will have good crops of wheat
OATS corn. hay, peaches applies, cherries, an,
small fruits of all kinds.
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Memorial Day.

Memorial exercises will be observed this
year, as in former years, on Tuesday, the 9th
of June the anniversary of the battle of Port
Republic Judge R. T. w. Duke, of Char
lottesville, will be the orator on that occasion.
Msny military companies and several bands
have been invited to participate. If the
weather should be unfavorable the exercises
will be held in Columbian Hall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-27

Returning the train will leave Richmond at
1915. The rates above are for the round trip.
Under the auspices of the G. U. 0. of o. F.
Comprising the Patriarchie of Washington
and Georgetown will be present, and Buffers
Light Infantry Cadet Corps with National Mill
ary Brass Band.
Persons wishing to remain over till Tuesday to
witness the grand parade of Odd Fellows and
military review by the Governor of Va, can
do so by paying 81 90 at the depot ticket Office
at Richmond
For further information apply to Jas. Ker,
Jr., Ticket Agent Staunton, Va.
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Alumnm Programme.

The programme for the Mary Baldwin
Seminary Alumnse Association is as follows
Friday, May 10Th, business meeting at II
a. m. to hear the reports of the past year; cleo
ton of new officers, and varied subjects of in
crest.
Friday night, at clock, a reception in the
Seminary parlors.
Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock, conclu
sion of unfinished matters and a literary pro
gramme. One aim of the Association is tt
found an Alumna Scholarship.
The commencement sermon on Sunday fol
lowed by the art exhibit. Concert and closing
exercises will all be greatly enjoyed by the
visiting alumne returning to their beloved
| Alma Mater
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Armentrout VS.. Tunkhouser.

The circuit court took the papers in this
case on Tuesday morning and heard evidence
as to the fitness of Mr.. Funkhouser to act as
Judge of the election. The suit is brought to
enjoin Mr.. Funkhouser from acting as Judge
of elections in the LIST ward of this city, on ac'
count of his having made bet. on the re-
suits, which bet he had some time since with
drawn when the improperly of it suggested
itself to him. The case was to have been de
cided last night
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Trial of w. X. Haas.

The trial of w. K. Haas of Woodstock, who
shot three times at Miss Lucy Mccain of that
place on the night of the 2Sth of January. and
then shot himself seriously in the left breast
which occupied the court for five days, was
concluded on Tuesday of last week when the
jury failed to agree and were discharg ed-the
jury standing II for conviction and against.
The next trial of this case is set for August
18th. The plea of the defense was that of
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DENoUNcEs cUBA's CAUSE.
Henry NJ. Smythe Says There is No sympa-
thy in the West Indies for the Insurgents.
by telegraph to the New York HERALD
HERALD BUREAU,
CORNER FIFTEENTH AND G. Sis.

HERALD BUREAU,
CORNER FIFTEENTH AND G. STs.
N w.,
WASHINGTON, May 90, 1896.
"The governments and the people o
the West Indies have no sympathy
whatever for the Cubans; nor can they
understand the feeling in favor Of thu
insurgents which obtains in the Unit
ed States and which is expressed ir
the resolutions passed by Congress. II
is their hope and belief that Spain will
suppress the rebellion"
This statement was made to me to.
| night in response to questions by
Henry NJ. Smythe, the diplomatic
representative of the United States to
the Islands of Hayti and Santo Do
mlngo. In the former republic Mr..
Smythe is Minister Resident and Con-
sui General in Port au Prince. and in
the latter he discharges the duties of
Charge d'Affaires. He arrived in this
city late last night from New York,
which point he had reached by steamer
from Port au Prince, and called to dav
at the State Department and conferred
with Secretary Olney and First Assis-
tant Secretary of State ROckhill on
ut is WE'LL" continued Mr.. Smythe,
that we have at the head of our
government an executive who stands
like bulwark against popular clamor.
The President knows the facts of the
Cuban situation, and hence he has
resisted the influence which has been
brought to bear upon him in favor of
the recognition of the insurgents
Congress did not, or it would never
have passed such resolutions. And
the country does not, for if it did there
would be cessation of the expression
Of sentimental enthusiasm for rebels
who have no claim to consideration at
the hands of this or any other govern
ment."
MAY ask your reasons for making
this statement, Mr.. Smythe?" inquir-
ed.
do you know what the character of
the men is who are engaged in the
rebellion? They are principally ne
groes. brigands, revOlutionists, adven-
turers and others of that like. l be-
lieve that Spain will crush the rebel
lion. The revolutionists. may say,
are fighting simply that they may loot
the island. There is only one thing
that can prevent Spanish victory, and
that is the forcible Intervention OF
some other power.
From Hayti no expeditions in be-
half of the Cubans have set forth, nor
so far as I can learn is there filibuster-
ing from Santo Domingo. know
that the Dominican government is
opposed to filibustering, and is sparing
no effort to prevent it. I may add that
all the West Indian governments are
opposed to the recognition of the
Cubans. No intelligent person in the
West Indies has sympathy. for the
Cuban cause"
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Barnes VS.. City of staunton.

In the suit of C. S. W. Barnes VS.. the City
of Staunton, brought in the circuit court, to
enjoin the city, its agents, etc., from collect
ing water tax imposed by said city on said
Barness law office. Mr.. Barnes's plea was
that he used no city water at his Office, and
Maid tax on the use of water at his house.
The court held that this being true, the levy
ing of water tax on his Office was illegal and
perpetuated the injunction. A. G. Gordon
city attorney, saved the point and noted an ex-
ception for an appeal, it deemed necessary.
This question is one that will effect many
citizens of Staunton and relieves some of the
burdens of this peculiar tax.
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kindergarten.

The demonstration, in the presence OF
large and interested audience in the Opera
house last Wednesday afternoon, of the ell
cheney of the rrivate and Mission Kindergar
ter schools, under the instruction OF MISS u
M, Heffner, was wonderful success, showing
how very small children can be taught. The
marches, games, and singing were all well
executed, and will give an impulse to these
schools now in their infancy in the full sense
of the term.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-27
commencement Of Mary Baldwin
Seminary.

The commencement exercises of Mary Bald
win Seminary will begin May 10Th and con-
clude June End The art exhibition will begin
May 29th and last from 10 a. m. to p. M,
and will continue June 1, from a. m. to 10
D. m. Commencement sermon will be de-
llvered May 31st at II a. m. by Rev. Egbert
W. Smith. D. D., of Greensboro, North Caro-
lima The annual concert will be held June
LIST at 7:3O p. m. The closing exercises will be
held June 2, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. and
will consist of some musical features, distri-
button of certificates, distribution of prizes
and the awarding of diplomas and medals,
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peacon..Rrunner.

In England, Tuesday, April 18th, Stuart
Deacon, a brother of Benford Deacon of this
city, was married to Miss Winifred Mary
Drummer, eldest daughter of Major Henry
Drummer, Holly Monnt. Huyton, niece of Hon.
John J. Drummer, M. P.
The ceremony was performed by two clergy
men-the church was handsomely decorated
and the wedding presents were numerous and
cost1v
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Prospective Marriage,

On next Wednesday, June Bird, in Emmanue
Episcopal church of this city, Mr.. Ewing COCK
rell of Warrensburg, Missouri, son OF U. >
Senator Francis M. Cockrell, will be married
to Miss Peachy Williams, daughter OF Mr..
E. Williams of this city. A few weeks after
they will go to Europe to spend several months
The groom is young lawyer, graduate Of
Harvard and the University of Virginia.
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Dead Infant Found.

On last Sunday afternoon, two boys found
in the creek below the B. & o. Trestle bridge
white infant wrapped in an old pillow case
An inquest was held in the office of Justice
Arch. Kinney, acting as coroner, when the
jury rendered the following verdict
I'VE, the Jury. say that the child came to
its death by means unknown to the jury"
The little dead body was buried in the Jail
yard by Deputy Sheriff Thos. A. Dawson.
1t is supposed the child was several days old
and that it was case of infanticide. As yet
there is no clue to discover the guilty party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-05-27
AIumnae Reunion

The reunion of the Alumne of Mary Bald
win Seminary will be held next Friday and
Saturday, the 18th and Both of May. This
will be an occasion of much interest, and 1t is
hoped that all the Alumn@ who can do SO
will be present.
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Personal.

! Miss Minnie Mccoy has gone to Lynchburg,
where she will visit friends.
Wallace P. Whltmore, of Baltimore, was in
the city Saturday and Sunday last.
Mrs. W. H. Matheny, of Monterey, High
land county, is visiting friends in this city
Miss Belle Moran, of Charlottesville, is the
guest of the Misses Ransom at "Oakenwold."
Winfield Liggett of the Harrisonburg bar,
was in attendance on our Circuit court this
week.
Hon. G. G. Grattan, Judge of the County
court of Rockingham county. was in this city
on business Monday.
MANY of our Dunkard friends have gone to
Ottawa, Kansas, to the meeting of the General
Conference of that body.
Rev. ]. J, Fix returned home through Staun'
ton on Monday from Goshen, where he had
gone to preach on Sunday last.
Mr.. R, Coalter, of West Augusta one OF our
valued subscribers in that quarter, called to
see US on Monday. when in attending the
County court
/ .. LGlCucIs llSjs, VAO ~ -
the position of delegate tothe National Demo
cratic Convention, was in Staunton on last
Saturday.
Judge Charles Grattan, of this city, is billed
to deliver an address before the farmers in
stitute to be held at Ashland, Va. Monday and
Tuesday, June LIST and End.
Geo. w. Hewitt has returned from Goshen.
where he has just finished papering the Pres
byterian church. The paper is solid felt and
presents handsome appearance.
VIM. B. Trout, son of P. H. Trout Esq,
who has been in Johns Hopkins Hospital at
Baltimore for the past six weeks, was brought
home Friday morning last and is reported as
improving. He stood the trip well.
The marriage of Miss Alberta, daughter of
David Coiner, of Long Meadows, to E. T.
Rodes, takes place on Wednesday morning,
June 3rd, at 10 a. m. in the M. E. Church at
Waynesboro.
Kirke Snyder, foreman of this Office, was in
Lexington last Saturday and Sunday visiting
his cousins, Verne, Kent, aud Fred. Snyder,
and Claude Feamster, who are students at w.
& L. University.
Dr. BENJAMIN Blackford left for Boston,
Mass, Monday, where he will attend the
American Association of Superintendent of
Insane Asylums. While in Massachusetts,
DR.. Blackford will visit the leading asylums
in the state, and will remain in Boston about
two weeks.
Mr. D. P. Sites, of the firm of Caldwell-Sites
Book Co., of this city, was found to be suffer-
ing with appendicitis short time ago and last
week was taken to st. Luke's Hospital, Rich
mond, when he was Immediately operated on
by DR.. MCGUIRE He got along well for day
or two, but on last Friday was taken worse
and for while grave apprehension was felt
for him. But he is better now and thought
to be doing we'll.
Mrs. Edmonia P. Bledsoe. of this city, went
Monday morning to Anstead, W. Va, near
Hawks Nest on New River. to attend the fu-
neral of her mother, Mrs. E. P. Page, which
took place at o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The deceased is survived by three children
Mrs. Bledsoe of this city; Mrs. Stephen J. Tay-
lor of Washington, D. c., and W. N. Page of
Anstead, W. Va, manager of the Hawks
| Nest Coal Company.
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WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance it may be best to render it
promptly, but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Mt Solon.

The following delegates. with half vote
each, to the Democratic State convention
were elected at Mt Solon-R A. Todd, E. G..
Vint, A. z. G. Bass, and j. w. Beaver, the
first for sound money and the last for free
oliver
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Recovery Of a plano.

In the trial last Wednesday in the Circuit
Court in which Miss Annie E. Ryan sued MI.
J. G. Kruger for the recovery of piano and
piano stool, the jury rendered verdict for
the Plaintiff for the piano and stool or its
value $142 in money.
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MARRIAGES.

ULTZ-BOWERS.-In buggy In front OF
MI Carmel's manse at Steele's Tavern, by
Rev. Al. III. Hamilton, Tuesday, May 18th, Mr..
Ballard o. Shultz to Miss Cora =. bowers
both OF Augusta county.
KEHRER-ZINK.-In this city at the residence
Of Mai. Jas. W. Newton, Wednesday, May
9(1ti1 nv Rev. ], H. Boyd, D. d., Mr. Henry
Ciemens Kehrer, q native of Saxony, Ger
many. and Miss Sarah e. link. daughter Of
Andrew ). link, Of this county.
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WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
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ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
Il farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginia, containing
about $50 A ores has on it good new eight room
and painted, other new outbuildings, two or
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
ton with turnpike leading to station, in splen-
timber, in sight of churches, mills, stores, sc.
Price $3.50 per acre, ON zone, two, and three
years time. Has on it now Is head horses, fifty
cattle, 40 hogs. $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
1000 bushels of corn last year, other grain IL
proportion. Write for full description to this
ONCE.
jan 22-tf
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Bad w ound.

On Monday of last week, whilst peeling the
trees for tan-bark, in the mountains near
Craigsville, Charles Grant drove his axe
through his foot, inficting painful and
serious wound.