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ST. GROIN STATION.

New York, May 2nd.-A despatch from
Pretoria reports that five years penal Servi-
tude to be followed by Punishment has been
substituted for The death sentences passed
upon Col. Rhodes, Messrs. Leonard. Earrar,
Phillips and Hammond.
Another despatch states that Sir ]. de Wet
has telegraphed Mr.. Chamberlain to the
effect that the Beers themselves are petition
ing the Transvaal Government for further
clemsney.
Numerous Cipher kilograms have been
published with their translation BY a code
found among DR.. Jameson's baggage, tending
to implicate Mr.. Cecil Rhodes and Mr.. Alfred
Belt, Directors Of the British South Africa
Company. together with Mr., Harris, the
Company's Secretary in Africa. in o deli
berate plot Sor the invasion of The Transvaal,
thus negativing their pretext of protection
on behalf Of the women and children of
Johannesburg. 1t appears that the Company
advanced the sum Of forty Thousand pounds
sterling towards the expenses Of the expedi-
ton.
The Chimes in an editorial, expresses
the opinion that the kilograms published are
gravely damaging to the British South Africa
Co, md while the success of the expedition
might have excused The action of Mr.. Cecil
Rhodes it would certainly not have justified it.
The DAILY Chronicle also in an editorial
expresses the view that the principal defen-
dants are still free.
The Dublin 'eFreemau's Journal com
menting on the Johannesburg sentences, says
that with peculiar satisfaction of grim irony
Ilishmen now witness the authors Of the coer-
cion act making a petition for mercy based on
the principle that political offences must not
be regarded as ordinary crimes.
The ST. James Gazette says that the out
rageous sentences are a mere bluff enabling
President Kruger to take the posture of a
maguarimouS executive, and hat their brutal
injustice will deepen the Indignation of the
country.
The Paris "Gaulois,' in an editorial, says
that President Kruger's refusal to visit Eng
land, the assistance given the Beers by Ger
many, the Egyptian campaign, and the Vene-
zuelau dispute may place England in q posi-
ton she may fnd it impossible to e~xtricate
herself from without serious loss of prestige.
A London telegram reports that the Rus
sian warShip "Rasbryink" collided with the
German barque Dorado off Margate. the
masts and boats Of the former being smashed.
The fate Of the German is unknown.
A st. Petersburg despatch to the Times
states that Russia is preparing to strike
Herat and Afghanistan before those places
can be reached by the British from the other
side, and hy means of a broad gauge railroad
to be built as quickly as possible from
Nerve in Turkistan to Kushk.
A despatch fir, m Cape Town announces the
arrival at Buluwayo of Earl Grey, also that
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
The Meetings at Columbian
Hall.

The series of meetings at Columbian Hall
conducted by Evangelist Weston r. Gales
OF North Carolina. under the auspices of
the Y. M. G. Association, opened on Sum
day afternoon with good audience not
withstanding the rain. Among the minis
tiers on the platform were Rev. A. M.
Fraser and Rev. VIM. Cumming pastors of
the First and Second PRESBYTERIAN
churches, Rev. r. G. Jett rector of EN-
manuel Protestant Episcopal church, Rev.
NJ. L. Wood pastor of the Baptist church,
Rev. J. D. Donovan of the U. B. church.
Rev. J. T. James of the Methodist church.
and President Hugh NJ. McIlhany of the
YIN. c. Association. The choir, number
ing nearly one hundred ladies and gentle
men led by Prof. Wilson, was present with
full ranks. MIR. Gales was introduced by
President McIlhany. He is a gentleman
of fine personal appearance, smooth shaver
and has most attractive delivery. His
sermon made deep impression.
At night all the Protestant churches
gave Trinity and Christ churches, were
closed and their congregations largely at
tended the services of MI. Gale. There
were by count at the door fourteen hundred
and eighty persons present-an audience
that has never been exceeded at religious
service here save by those that assembled
at that Bodley Wagon Works to hear Rev.
Sam Jones some years ago.
Great audiences have heard Mr.. Gale all
through the week and the meetings will
continue into next week. -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Churches and Pastors.

The Fredericksburg Star of Tuesday has
the following "Rev. A. r. Cooke, of the
University of Virginia preached two ex-
cellent sermons at the Presbyterian church
Sunday, and made a fine impression on the
hearers. He is pleasant and forcible ex-
ponder of the Scriptures. At the night
service he announced that he would at the
earliest possible moment make known his
determination as to whether or not he
would accept the call recently extended him
to become pastor of the church here. He
is accompanied by his wife, and they are
guests of DR.. George H. Chewing and fam
ily."
Rev. Father John McVerry. pastor of
st. Francis church, who has been visiting
Rev. Father O'Ferrall of Petersburg. was
yesterday in Richmond attending the Bless
ing of the Oils at the cathedral.
The Staunton Baptist congregation have
determined to take steps looking to erect
ing new house of worship. They have
also decided to put in it two memorial
windows to their former pastor, Rev. DR..
Geo. B. Taylor, and wife of Italy who still
hold membership in the Staunton church.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
The U. B. Boards for 96-7.

The next annual conference of the U. b.
Church will be held at Roanoke. The fol-
lowing are the Boards of the conference
for the ensuing year.
Ministerial Benefit Association, J. W.
Howe, J. K. Ridenour, q. P. Dyche, A. P.
Funkhouser, A. S. Hammack, e. B. Fadeley,
S. D. SHELTON.
Church Erection Society, j. W. Howe, W.
r. Berry, A. r. Meyer. Il. P. Holt, q. II.
CrOwell.
Educational Society, G. P. Dyche, J. N.
Fries, e. P. Holt, j. II. Ruebush. j. W. Howe,
]. W. Keiter, E. Ruebush.
Lebanon Valley College. S. d. Shelton, S.
Ludwig, j. R. Ridenour, W. H. Sampsell, j.
e. S. Myers, j. II. Masillis.
Shenandoah Institute, e. P. Holt, j. N.
CARRIER, q. P.Dyche, A. P. Funkhouser, NJ.
J. Hinkle, J. F. Snyder. A. S. Hammack, Q.
M. Strickler. Monroe Funkhouser.
The following nominations of ministers
we're made, from which in November next,
by a popular vote Of the membership of the
conference, four will be elected delegates to
the next General conference
j. w. Howe, A. P. Funkhouser, q. h.
Crowell, j. D. Donovan, g. P. Holt, j. E. B.
Rice. J. r. Ridenour, W. r. Berry. S. u.
Shelton, AS. Hammack. N. T. A. Cupp, W.
II. Sampsell
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
The Virginia Deaf Mute Association.

The Board Of Directors of the Virginia
Deaf Mute Association will hold meeting
at Fords Hotel, Richmond, Saturday,
April 18th to consider the question of the
election of officers at the D. D. and b. Insti-
tuition in June. The following members
compose the Board.-Charles A. Bruce, of
Norfolk: w. u. Jones, of Petersburg, A.
g. Tucker, of Richmond: J. F. Trice, OF
King William county; D. II. Rohrer, of
Rockingham; Joseph M. Broyles, of Lynch
burg. S. e. Jones, of Albemarle, and w.
G. Ritter, Of Staunton, who is the presi
dent Of the Association, and ex offlcio
chairman OF the board.
The Richmond Dispatch OF Wednesday
has the following:
Senator James N. Stubs, of Gloucester.
president of the Board of Visitors to the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind Institution, at Staunton, was
in the city yesterday on legal business.
When asked by Dispatch man as to the
probability Of Captain T. S. Doyle being re-
elected principal of the Institution, he replied
evasively that the election would not take
place until June.
II wish you would say for me though" con-
tinued the Senator, "that there is no founda-
ton for the belief that the Board of Visitors
are advocating meeting of the mutes in Rich
mond to designate their choice for principal.
we are fully capable, we believe, of selecting
the right man without any outside assistance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

Jos. L. Barth & Co., the clothie rs, No. 8
South Augusta street, tell you of their
fresh Spring and Summer stock Of cloth
ing.
Fifteen different brands Of 25-cent
tobacco can be found at D. A. Sniteman' s
on Main street.
The National Hotel, the largest in Wash
ington city, has in it's annual card.
The course of summer law lectures at
the University of Virginia to begin July l,
is announced in to-day's paper.
Dr.. S. 2. Hite gives notice in season of
his reliable horse and cattle powders.
Putnam music store offers fine piano
to be paid for on monthly installments OF
$40.
VIM. Patrick, comm Il. advertises to sell
in front of the court house. Saturday, May
I'd, the old James M. Stout homestead at
New Hope.
Lang calls your attention to your eyes,
if they need glasses.
Manager Mote of the Swink clothing
house. on N. Augusta street gives some
figures about his low prices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Board Appointments by the Governor


To fill expiring terms OH the State Board
of Agriculture, a non partizan Board, the
Governor has made the following appoint
ments:
From the Second Congressional District.
R. L. Henley (Republican), of Williams
burg, to succeed himself; From the Fourth
District, r. NJ. Mallory (Republican), of
Brunswick, to succeed himself; from the
Sixth DDilgst SSfjlct, W. W. Brand (Republican),
of Roanoke, to s1cce succeed 3 Y: Gaines; from
the Eighth District. o. E. Hines ifateep PsasD.
lican), of Fairfax county, to succeed s..
Wexford Corbin; from the tenth District,
James R. Kemper (Democrat), of Augusta
county, to succeed Maj. Absolom Koiner.
On the Board of the Western State Hos.
pital p. II. Trout of Staunton and James
L. Tredway of Pittsylvania have been re-
appointed, and Arch F. Withrow Of Bath
appointed.
On the Central Hospital Board at Peters
burg, Geo. d. Pearman formely of Staunton
has been reappolnted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Suit for Damages.

Mr.. s. E. Tucker and wife of West End,
have begun suit in the circuit court of
Augusta against the Thornrose Cemetery
Company for 5000 damages. The COM
plant Of the plaintiff is that the Cemetery
company during the prevalence of small
pox in 1895. buried in plaintiffs lot the
body of Miss Rosella Masincupp aged ff
teen, who, they claim, died of small pox.
Mr.. J. H. Crosier is the counsel for the
plaintiff.
The answer of the defendant company is
that the lot was not the property of the
plaintiffs, they having purchased only a
single grave, and that the interment of
Miss Masincupp's body was m ade with all
the usual PRECAUTIONARY measures.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Presence of Min d.

uaAQn Sunday last, at a point on the G. u
q. near >sffs,s;Ao. w. Va. at which the track
rms at the foot II cipice,a large bould
er broke away and rolled down u 49, & On
its way it struck a cabin in which foul
persons lived and were asleep. Jim and
Frank Tillman and Lucy Law were in
stantIy killed. Henry Law who escaped,
at once ran down the track and tagged the
east-bound express which was due and
which would have run into the boulder.
The engine had to pull the boulder from
off the bodies Of the th rec dead people.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Real Estate Changes.

The following real estate sales were made
at public auction Saturday by e. M. Cush-
ing & Son, auctioneers:
For ]. A. Alexander, r. E. r. Nelson
and Charles Curry, commissioners, the
David Prope's farm containing sixty-one
acres, situated eight miles northwest OF
Staunton on Elk Run, to E. A. Crosby for
$25. so per acre.
For NJ. N. Bradley, w. L. Lushbaugh
and W. B. McChesney, trustees, tract of
land with the improvements containing
twenty-seven and half acres, near Middle
brook to J. III. Bowman for S435.
For James Bumgardner Jr., and r. E.
R. Nelson commissioners, ninety-three
acres Of land with improvements, situated
ten miles southwest of Staunton, to Mrs
Grace d. Curry for $275.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
A Bit Of Interesting News about One
Time Staunt0n Boy.

In the Fall of 1886, gentleman from
New Y ork city brought down to Staunton
a number of boys to find homes for them.
Among the number was a pale faced dell
cate looking boy, some twelve years Old.
named John McNally. He had been left
an orphan at an early age, and had been
raised by an uncle, MI. James McNally, a
New York business man. The family
were Scotch-Irish from the North Of
Ireland, and numbered Bishop (also Rec
tor of Maynooth College, and two priests
of the Roman Catholic church, among
their near relatives. MI. McNally sent
his nephew John to st. Francis Xavier s
College in New York city. After having
been there some time spirit of restless
ness seized John; he sent note to his
uncle saying he was going to start out in
the world and make his own living. and
joined this party of boys coming South.
Mr.. Mentally advertised for the boy far
and wide, and finally located him in Staun-
ton. where he visited him in '8S.
John was at that time living with Mr..
| lily and taught him his trade of book bind
! ing. One night as John was passing the
| Methodist church he heard the congrega-
ton singing a spirited hymn; he stopped
and listened, and said to himself 81 like
that, +" and went into the church. From
that time he was steady attendant at the
Methodist meetings. and finally joined that
church. When John had learned the book
binding trade he went to New York and
perfected himself in its fancy branches,
and living with his uncle assisted him in
his business affairs. At the death OF his
uncle some two years ago, j ohm found him
self one of six to inherit his estate of some
| $1CO 200, and also that his uncle had pro
vided trust fund for his benefit
| So the pale faced boy who came to Staun.
| ton ten years ago seeking a home, is now a
fine looking law student of independent
property.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
County Court.

The following business has been trans
acted in the county court since our last
report
Verdicts-In the two cases of house
breaking, against Emmett and Levi CALI
son. the former was acquitted, and the
latter was found guilty of petit larceny
and given 80 days in Jail.
Roads-The petition of J. e. Cline and
others for foot bridge over Middle River
at Hulvey's Mill, was approved and certii-
ed to the Board of Supervisors for It's appro-
val. The cost is estimated at 1925.
Probate-Frank T. Ware of Staunton,
| was granted administration on the estate
of John Maupin, decd.
Tried for Housebreakimg-Of the three
indictments for breaking into the house of
John Bragg near Stua1t's Draft, against
VIM. Bridge, john II. Flick and John
Bragg, Jr., respectively, that Of the first
was tried Saturday. and Bridge was found
guilty of petty larceny and given forty days
In jail. The second named party j Ohm Flick,
was tried Monday, convicted of petty lar
ceny and given thirty-eight days in the
county Jail.
Work Of the Special Grand Jury-The
special grand jury summoned for Monday
brought in true bills in four cases against
Robert A. Trevy for selling liquor to
minors. In four other cases against Trevy
and in nine cases against J. w. Hall on a
similar charge, the grand jury brought in
, not true bills.
The application of J. w. Hall for retail
liquor license in Basic City was docketed
and continued till next term.
For the Defemdant.-J. H. Coiner VS..
the Chesapeake s. Ohio Ry. Co., action for
damages for burning of grass and fencing
by locomotive sparks, last October. The
jury returning an alternative verdict de-
pending on question of law, which was
left to the court. After hearing argument
on the law point the court dismissed the
suit at PLAINTIFFS cost.
Committee Apposnted.-A. Perry An
derson was appointed committee for Robt
the hospital.
Three Grand Juraes had Passed.-In
the case of Dabney Bates who was COM
mitted to Jail on the charge Of housebreak-
ing, his counsel, VIM. A. Pratt, made the
point before the court Wednesday that
three grand juries had passed since the
prisoner was arrested without his being
indicted, and claimed that he should 60 free.
The court decided the point in his favor
and the prisoner was discharged.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
The New Law for County Treasursrs.

The new law mentioned by County Treas
urer Nc Farland. in his card to the tax
payers of the county, is very strict. 1t
takes from the county treasurers the privi-
lege of making their returns las soon as
practicable m each year after the 18th day
of June,'' which they had under the old
law, and requires them to make out and
return lists of lands improperly assessed or
not found, lands delinquent for non-pay-
ment of taxes, and insolvent or non-collec-
table personal property and capitation
taxes, snot later than the first day of July
in each year." Under the old law county
treasurers could and did delay their returns
until late in the year for the accommoda'
ton of tax payers wanting indulgence,
often with loss to themselves, but now the
returns must be made by July 1st, or the
tax payer returned insOlvent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Died Of Consumption.

Some six years ago the INDICATOR
printed the incident of Miss Alice konoway
of Inverness, Scotland, who became ell
gagged to be married to Mr.. James Walker
of Stanton, before he left Scotland, and
who made the trip to Staunton, two thou.
sand miles. alone, to become his wife. They
were married and lived most happily. she
being most excellent Christian woman.
Last Monday she died of consumption,
developed after she came to this country.
leaving devoted husband and two boys,
one three and the other five years Of age.
She had become very popular in her new
home and many friends will regret to hear
Of her death.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03

told Of the advantages Of Stanton. Elk.
Judge Charles Forrest Moore. who is a
probationer in the conference, spoke for
Clifton Forge and Mr.. J. p. Houck, OF
Harrisonburg, spoke for .Staunt0n. The
conference, by big majority, decided in
favor of Staunton.
APPOINTMENTS FOR THE ROCKINGHAM.
DISTRICT.
The Bishop announced the appointments
and among them the following for Rock
ingham District:
P. H. Whisner, Presiding Elder.
StauntOn-J. II. Boyd.
ELECTROMAGNETIC H. D. Harper.
Bridgewater-D. L. Reed, J. ]. Ringer
and A. L. Harnsberger.
Parnassus-J. X. Gilbert.
West Augusta-J. J. Crickenberger.
Augusta-W. j. Whitesell.
Waynesboro'eG. D. White.
New Thomas Cooper.
Rockingham-R. l.. Fultz.
East Rockingham-Leonidas Butt.
Elkton-W. z. Dorsey.
Port Republic-Q. A. Wheat.
ShenandOah-C. L. Kennard.
Luray-L. R. Jones.
New Market-R. M. Wheeler.
Mount Jackson-T. Briley.
Marksville-J. III. Smith.
Fairfeld-J. w. Canter.
Rockbridge Baths-J. G.. Michael.
Bells Valley-W. II. Marsh.
President of Wesleyan Female Institute
H. z. Hamill,
A letter was read from Rev. J. H.
Waugh of Harrisonburg, sending his regrets
1T being too feeble to come to the confer :
once.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Brief Notes Of Local Interest.

The following is an extract of weather
journal kept seventy-one years ago by DIR.
Keller in Woodstock. The entry is made
April 10th, 1925: ''There fell snow on
Saturday. the I'd day of April. It was 10
inches deep about here; at Tonnells Creek,
Rockingham county, IS inches; Augusta
80 inches; Rockbridge So inches. Not
much snow all the winter; warm all the
winter; much wet this spring. There was
rye tuber out the last of March and first of
April"
The Court of Appeals at Richmond, on
Thursday refused writ of error in the
case of r. E. Lee johnson sentenced in the
II ustings Court of Staunton to ten years
in the penitentiary for outraglng Mrs.
H mr. deaf-mute. He will have to serve
bis term. 49,
A white woman, aged twenty-five aban-
doned her infant seven weeks Old, ID
Orange few days ago, and went on to
Charlottesville on the train where she got
off. There are two applications to adop t
the baby, one from Staunton and one from
Charlottesville. The baby is at Mrs. G. B.
w alker s boarding house in Orange.
MI. NJ. E. Kyle has begun suit in the
circuit court for $1,000 against MI. Hugh
F. Lyle, on the ground of harrassment ex-
perienced in connection with MI. Lyle
having him indicted for nuisance in the
shape of slaughter house.
Amherst New Era: Sheriff Beard went
to Staunton Monday to buy a lot of horses. "
John Spencer. the son Of Henry Spencer,
had his jaw bone fractured last week while
cutting logs.
The Stonewall Brigade Band concert
next Monday night at the Opera House,
and the '.jug breaking of about fifty little
boys and girls, should not be forgotten.
The Highland Board of Supervisors has
given the contract OF keeping the Staunton
and Parkersburg pike. in that county, in
order, to VIM. Jordan. at SIS per mile for
two years.
The Peabody Normal for colored teachers
will be held in Staunton this summer.
w. w. Putnam, the Staunton organ
manufacturer, has just received an order
from Norway. Europe. for two of the
larger and finer grade organs of his manu-
facture.
The large poultry breeding house of Mr.
Henry E. Summerson took fire from lamp
in the brooder Sunday night, and over a
hundred fowls were destroyed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
"RetaiI" and "Bar" License.

Under the recent act of the legislature
''retail'' liquor license carries bar room
privilege with it and there are no more bar
room licenses. The effect is that the retail
dealer has to pay as much for his license as
the bar keeper. The big item cents-worth-
in-a-bottle" trade done by the retailers.
establishing strong competition with the
bar rooms, brought about the change.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Chanuinu the Date,

As the Augusta county judge becomes,
in addition, county judge of Highland after
Judge McDanald's term expires December
81, 1897. the legislature which meets in
1897 will have to change the dates of hold
ing court, as Augusta court meets the
fourth Monday and the Highland court
meet the fourth Tuesday. Under the new
the other district will be AL
leghauy. Bath and Craig.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Biz Sale of Kentucky Horses.

Shelby T. HARRISON the we'll known horse
man of Kentucky, will at Edward Burke s
stable in this city, on Wednesday next,
April 6th, make the largest offering Of fine
Kentucky horses ever made in this city.
They are riding and driving horses, we'll
broken and ready for Immediate use. MI.
HARRISON is well known here aud has made
sales before which gave the buyers the
greatest satisfaction.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
A New Building for New Street.

New street from Greenville Avenue to
Main street has been almost entirely rebuilt
in the last few years. And now the VIM
DICAT0R's next door neighbor. George L.
Schmid, the fruiterer is tearing down his
two stores preparing to erect three story.
pressed brick, plate glass front, building.
the present two stores and be handsomely
finished. Mr.. \. L. Humphreys has the
contract and the work will be done in about
a mouth.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-04-03
Promoted to Chief,

Mr.. Theodore F. Shuey of Augusta coun-
ty, for many years assistant stenographer
in the U. S. Senate corps, has been promo
ted to chief by the death eft Mr.. Dennis F.
Murphy, who had filled thai position since
1873. Mr.. Murphy had beer a reporter in
the Senate for forty-eight years, but for
the last five years had been IN invalid. He
was sixty-twO years old.