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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25

In the earlier and better days Of the
country, preachers taught religion
and expounded the scriptures. But it
is different now, and, sad to relate,
people are not better, and respect for
neither the preachers nor the cause
they profess has not increased.
Preachers now essay the task OF
managing the police force of cities, and
some of the most violent jingo speeches
have been made in the pulplts of cite;
north of Virginia, and that. too.
though the founder of the service in
which they profess to be engaged,
preached peace on earth and good will
toward men. Old ways as we'll as old
things are the best.-AleC. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25

EAGLE KILLED.-A large grey eagle
was shot and killed by Mr.. Frank L.
Ralston on March 18th, near his home
on Turkey Creek, about 5 miles from
Union. The eagle had been commit
ting depredations upon Mr.. Ra'ston's
lambs, having killed four. lie was in
the act of attacking fifth when Mr.
Ralston saw the would be maraude1
and killed him. The eagle measured
six feet and nine inches from tip to
tip.-Monroe Nv. Va } Waterman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25

To remove the snow from thestreets
of New York City cost the sum of
100000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25

The conduct of the present Congress
has been worse than that of the one
which preceded it. Instead of labor
ing for the interests of the people and
endeavoring by their influence to give
permanence to the renewal of general
prosperity. they have yielded to q
spirit of jingoism and have kept the
country constantly excited by pre-
tended foreign complications ano
threats of war. The sturdy working
people of the country want no war
The men who would defend the honor
of the nation, when patriotism would
call them to the front, are not the mer
who are now clamorous for war. Those
whose patriotism is now at fever heal
and can not be satisfied without in.
sulting some foreign power. would be-
come quite submissive at the sound OF
the first gun or would seek some
bomb-proof position where Trey could
make themselves wealthy at the ex
pense of the government.-Shenondoah
Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25
Land Sales.


E. NJ. Cushing s. Son, auctioneers,
sold on Monday, March 23rd, 1896,
County Court day. the following
pieces of Real Estate:
For Thomas c. Elder, Com'r., the
Dudley farm, situated on the Valley
turnpike two miles from Stannton con
tainihg 221 acres, to Mrs. E. G. Dudley
and children for $4,000.
For J. NJ. Quarles and Harry H.
Blease, Comr's, the WampIer farm
near Cave station, b. & .. r. r. con
tanning 100 acres of land to John
Wampler for $2,350.
For Chas Curry and John A. Alex
ander, Comr's., the John ". Sandy
farm, near Moscow. Va, containing
1919 acres to W. j. Lambert ct ais.
For Hulst Glenn, Com'r., II acres of
land with improvements near Spotts-
wood, Va, to w. H. Thornton for
5000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25

NOW IS YOUR TINE TO SUBSCRIBE
FOR rHE SPECTATOR. FOa If IS ONLY
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25

NOW IS THE TIME TO GET TFfF SEC
TATOR AT ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25

All kinds Of Job work done at this
Office. Give us trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25


XTIttGINIA:-In the clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court otAugusta county, March 23rd
1896.
VS.
L. T. houipoi.
In Chancery aud Oh Rule awarded in said
cause againstFountain =. Kemper and Charles
ii. Aemper on the motion OF john I'll. Haskell
at the November term, 1885, of said court
The object of this rule is to subject the real
estate of Is. 4. kemper, decd. to The Payment
o, unsa tisfied judgments binding said real es
tate.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that dill
gence has been used by or on behalf of the said
Jonn I'll Haskell to ascertain in what county
or corporation said Charles NJ. Kemper i,
without effect, it is therefor. ordered that he
appear here on the first day of the May term
1896, of said court and show cause, if any he
can, why said John III. Haskell is not entitled
to proceed in said chancery cause and require
the payment of his debt reported in said cause
against b. F. kemper. ana further to do what
is necessary to protect his interest in this pro
ceeding
A copy teste,
JOS. b. WOODWARD, CLERK.
j.. J. l.. & r. Bumgardner, p q.
march % Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25
sTAUNToN sPECFAToR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

Major McKinley's platform leads one
to think that he regards the tarllf as
the principal issue now before the coun,
try. while he looks upon the flnanclai
problem as of small moment. Inc Ma
jor will find that silence in the coming
campaign is neither silvern nor golden.
-NoaJozk Landmark.
Of course it is not d discrimination
against silver to redeem greenbacks In
gold when the holder of the certificate
desires it; but it is the most powerful
support that could under any cIrcum
stances be given to the white metal.
If the government should refuse to
give gold dollar for a silver dollar.
what would become of silver ?-No7Jotk
Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25
MISSIONERS' SALE
OF
AMANDA e. CRAUN LANDS
NEAR MOSCOW


In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, entered on the 18th day of
December, 1875, in the cause of Nichols &
Shepard Company U.s. Amanda E. Craun, &C.,
the undersigned commissioners will proceed
in front of the court house in StauntOn, on
Monday, April 27th, 1896, Court day,
to sell at public auction to the highest bidder,
those several tracts of land, belonging to
Amanda E. Craun, containing i'll the aggre-
gate about $50 acres, ana lying adjoining
each other. in the county of Augusta, near
Moscow, on the east side of the Harrisonburg
and Warm Springs Turnpike, adjacent to the
lands of Lambert, Baxter, Neff, and others.
This land is of good quality and has on it com
Portable improvements, and the sale offers the
opportunity of securing a nice home.
TERMS:-CaSh in hand to pay the cost of
suit and Of sale. and the residue on credits of
one two, and three years in equal instruments.
bearing interest. the purchaser TO execute
bonds with approved personal security for the
deferred payments ana the title to be retain
ed as ultimate security.
RICHARD 2. BELL,
JAS BUMGARDN Err, Jr.. -
Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, to wit:
I, Jos. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid, do certify that P.Bell has eXecut
ed the bond required by decree of sale in the
chancery cause of Nichols u Shepard Compa-
Given under my hand this 18th day of March,
1926.
JOS. D. WOOD ARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-25

NTIRGINIA I'm the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court OF Augusta county, March z3rd,
1896
w. G. Cole ct ais ............ Plaintiffs,
vs..
Samuel DiHkle's admir-, ct ais, 49,. Defendants.
In chancery and on the petition of S. ii. Dag
gy. Hugh Hanna, John W. Beaver, and James
IT. Clarke, filed in the above cause at the No
vember term, 1873, of said court.
The object of this petition is to subject the
unsOld lands of samuel Dinkle, decd, to the
payment of the unpaid debts OF Samuel Din
kle, decd.
And it appearing ~ affidavit flied that dill
gence has been used by or on behalf of the
petitioners to ascertain i'll what coanty or cor
poration the defendant, Mrs. Lucy G. Stuart.
Mrs. Mary G. HendersoIs, Mrs. Lucy Cole, and
Mrs. Bernce Snead. are without effect, it is
therefore ordered that the said defendants do
Severally appear here within fifteen days af-
ter due publication hereof and Go what is
necessary to protect their interests in this
suit.
copy-teste,
JOS. b. WOODWARD. Clerk.
j j. L. & Il. Bumgardner, p. q.
A
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
CHIEF M'DONALD COMING Got the Gold Brick Man and
 Headed for Birmingham HE CONFESSES SWlNDLlNG Various Parties at Other Places-About to Rake in Cool Twenty Thousand
 When Nabbed in Texas.

Chief of Police Tom Mcdonald is now well on his way with the devoutly wished for gold brick man, whose name has within, the past few days been divulged to the world as Stephen Pratt. They are expected to reach here tonight.
 The following special telegram was re- ceived last night by the State-Herald:
 Houston. Tex, Jan. 31.-(Special)E Chief of Police Mcdonald of Birmingham left today with Steve Pratt, who was arrested here when he was in an ace of feecing William Cameron, the lumber king of Waco, Tex, and Bowie, La, out of $20000. Pratt is undoubtedly the same man who robbed William Dobbins Of Birmingham out of $6000 on the gold brick scheme. Since his incarceration here Pratt, has confessed to robbing par ties at Paris, Tex, Chattanooga, Tenn, al nd other places out of fully $25,OOO. The scheme was to let the purchaser bore into the bricks and then dexterously substitute pure gold for the worthless dross
 A few days ago a stranger came here and offered to go Pratt's bond and in addition produced $5000 in cash to have him released. His confederates are still at large
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
J.l.CHATIF0UXa Xaco.
TERSELY TOLD.

The bookies won yesterday, but the talent were saved by lack of courage on the part of the former. They were afraid to take all the bets that were offered on the favorites.
 There will be candy pulling at the Birmingham Art league, on Nineteenth street and Third avenue, this afternoon at o'clock for children. A prize draw ing contest will also be held.
 Twenty-Five per cent off for spot cash only on all shoes in my store, except or Canister shoes, for thirty days. I buy shoes 25 to 50 per cent cheaper than ouI semi-annual assignee sale shoe men, am the only house in the city who takes periodical tickets and who takes Tennes see Coal, Iron and Railroad checks at 9t cents on the dollar for shoes. T. c King.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Lord Salisbury in Speech Made in London Denies MT. Thomas Morleys
 Assertions.

London. Jan. 31-Prime Minister Sails bury delivered a speech here tonight, in the course of which he rebutted the statements made Thursday night by MT. Thomas Morley to the electors at Ar broth concerning the Monroe doctrine. MT Morley said that Lord Salisbury had blundered in seeming to question the Monroe doctrine, and that if there was ever a question that should be arbitrated it was the Venezuelan boundary ques- tion Lord Salisbury said tonight that although the doctrine formed no part of
 international law his dispatch to Sec retary of State Olney supported 1t as a
 rule of policy as strongly and distinctly as possible, but in the form in which President Monroe himself understood 1t. The prime minister expressed sympa- thy with the Armenians, but declared that Great Britain was under no obliga- tion to declare war against the Sultan
 of Turkey in order to compel him to gov ern justly, and cited the treat in proof
 of his contention. He ascribed the atrocities to the passions of race and creed and he e>believed that the sultans government was wretched and impotent, but there was no ground for imagining that the sultan had instigated the mas
 sacres.
 It might be asked why Europe did not interfere. He could only answer for Eng land She had lacked the power to do the only thing necessary to end the trou- bles, namely, to militarily occupy the Turkish provinces. None of the powers wished so to occupy them. Lord Sails
 bury said he concurred in the policy that the only authority, albeit 1t was an
 evil one, in that country was the prestige
 of the srltan's name. Patience must be exerciseu, and his majesty must be given time to enforce the reforms he had prom 1..~
 turn of order in Analolia during the last
 few weeks, although he admitted that
 these signs should not be trusted too
 much. He concluded by declaring that if
 Great Britain did not cooperate with
 the other powers she must act against
 them. which would lead to calamities
 | far more awful than the Armenian mas
 sacreS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
The Boers.
Savannah News.

Savannah News.
 Boer is Dutch word. It Is "bauer'' in the German. It is pronounced as if it were spelled boor. In each language it means atiller of the soil, a husbandman, or farmer. The Boers of South Africa are the descendants of Dutch colonists, who went to that country in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The colonists were sturdy followers of the faith of John Calvin and most of their descendants cling still to that faith. For nearly two centuries the principal literature of the Boers has been the Bible and their prin- cipal occupation the tilling of the soil and the breeding of domestic animals. Their habit has been to live, each family upon a separate farm, and seldom in villages. Thus until recent years it was usually the case that each Boer lived several miles from his nearest neighbor, and the head of each household govern ed his family as seemed to him best suit ed to his religion and the rights of his friends. When the English came in and settled the Cape Colony, the Boers, dis liking them. moved further into the in- terior, so as to get out of the way of the disagreeable interlOpers
 The Boers have been 1ikened to the New England pilgrims in their disposi- tion. They would prefer peace. but if they must fight-and they will fight upon provocation, as England knows full well they go into the battle to win. They are sturdy and powerful in physique, and are courageous to a marked degree In their encounters with the native Af- ricans they have sometimes been cruel, but the cases of cruelty were the excep- tions to the rule.
 They are a deeply religious people. Tn their difficulty with the English in 1ss0- 81 they would kneel down on the field after a. fight and offer up praises to heav- en for success, or beg the favor of bet ter outcome for the next fight. They believed their cause holy, and fought in righteous wrath As horsemen and marksmen these South Africans are not surpassed by the Indians of our own con- tinent, or the cowboys of our western plains. They live frugally. and observe proper hygienic rule. as is shown by their powerful frames and the fact that the birth rate very largely exceeds the death rate. This brief consideration of the people Is sufficient to show that the Brit ish South African company stirred up a dangerous opponent when It's representa- lives led a band of filibusters into the Transvaal.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Brooklvn Handicap Entries.

New York, Jan. 31.-The following en- tries for the Brooklyn handicap have been announced: Henry of Navarro, 12S; Clifford, 125; Keenan. 121; Lazzade, 119; Halma, IT; Dr. Rice, l16; Dorian, l15; Counter Tenor, 115; Bright Phoebus, 113; Sir Walter, 113; Nanki-Pooh, 112; Horn pipe, III; Belmar, no; The Commoner, lOs; St. Maxim. 10S; vinctor. 107; Senator Grady. 1O6;. Ben Brush, 105; Saragosa. 104; Governor Sheehan, 104; Lake Shore, 103; Handspring, 103; Connoisseur. 102, w. B., 102; Emma C.. 100; Stephen J., 9S; Elroy. 95; King Arthur II. 95: Flora Thornton, 95: Paladin, s3; Primrose, 92 Forget 90.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Mrs. Montgomery Acq uitted.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 3I.-A special from Rome Ga., to the Constitution says that Mrs Joanna Montgomery, who was on trial for the murder of her husband, was acquitted today. The widow and her son, Harry Wilson, were the only witt nesses of the murder, and Wilson has never been captured She stated that her husband threatened to strike her. and her son, by former husband, en- tered the room. Montgomery seized a chair and struck the boy, who stabbed his step-father. The boy fled, and has never been captured. On the prisoners statement the jury acquitted her.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
REAL ESTATE BARGAINs.

|, REAL ESTATE BARGAINS. S4OO-Will buy lot 50x20O with good 4-room cottage and we'll in Elyton renting for $5 per m0nth.
 s160O-Will buy lots, northwest corner Ave- nue and 14th street. These lots are high and dry They can be sold separately and on good terms. -,o~-.~ ,fi s25OO-Wili buy nine houses on land 2OOx190 Street. These houses can be sold seperate- ly and on good terms.
 s2O00-Will buy lot 10Ox140 with seven houses, renting for about $25 per month. This property IS close in on B, and half of 1t can be sold at same proportionate price, with large house. costing nearly S3000 to bwld Terms liberal
 buy real estate, or rent house of any de- scription, to call to see us. -. ~ :, -,.' BAILEY, MCCONNELL & HOWARD,
 2z Fist street. 12-22.1m ,. 9lf, q '',.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Cecil Rhodes Statement.

London, Jan. 31.--Cecil Rhodes. ex- premier of Cape Colony, has arrived at the island of Madeira. It transpires that the reports that he will plead ignorance of the operations of Dr. Jameson in the Transvaal are unfounded. MT. Rhodes, on the contrary, has telegraphed state ment of the events leading to Dr. Jame- sons raid to his London solicitors, to be used as evidence in pr. Jameson's de- fense when the latter's trial comes off.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Mr Rnnxon,s sncceaaor.

Berlin, Jap.s 31.-The Lokal Anzeiger publishes special dispatch from it's cor respondent in Washington stating that MT. Charles Delay. United States con- sul-general in Berlin has been promoted to the post of United States ambassador to Germany, toaf1n the vacancy caused by the death of Hon. Theo Runyon.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Louisville,s Republican Mayor.

Louisville, Ky, Jan. 31.-George G. Todd, republican, was tonight elected mayor of Louisville to succeed the late Henry S. Tyler. The election was by the members of the general council in general session. The opposition was from the American Protective association, which presented William R. Johnson. Todd re- ceived 20 votes and Johnson 15, one ntem- Der being absent. The late Mayor Tyler was a democrat, as are all the employees of the city. At the last election the re- publicans elected the entireSgeneral coun- cil, not a democrat being retained.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
The Storm Predicted.

Long Branch, N. J., Jan. 31.-The posi- tion of the steamship St. Paul remains unchanged tonight. Bulletins are dis played predicting northeast storm be- fore Sunday. If it is too severe the tugs will be compelled to abandon work on the steamer and make for harbor. To- night it looks as If the predictions would be verified. The wind comes from the northeast and is getting stronger every hour
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Standard Oil Company's Plans.

Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 31.-The Leader publishes a statement to the effect that the Standard Oil company is about to re- organize as a corporation and go out of the trust business. The capital of the new company is to be $200, 900, 900, just twice the capitalization of the original trust, and so much of the watereed stock, the retention of which is not desired by those on the inside, will be open for purchase by the general public and at prices as high as the Standard brokers can put them
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Caucus of Republican Senators.

Washington, Jan. 31.-The republicans of the senate held a caucus this after noon for the purpose of coming to some conclusion, if possible on the subject of reorganization of the elective officers of the senate. Nothing was done and after a discussion of more than an hour an adjournment was taken until next Fri day afternoon. The discussion showed a wide difference between the senator's
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
Impossible.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Nothing can be learned at the state department to yer fly the Berlin dispatch promoting Mir Dekay, consul-general at Berlin, to the post of United States ambassador to Ber- lin. The report is improbable on it's face,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

FOR RENT Residence, 1707 Sth avenue, North. rooms. Residence, 1911 Avenue K, rooms. Brick store, 1727-29 1st avenue Brick store. 209-11 North 22nd street.
 FOR SALE. 50x190-7th avenue, North, s6500. 50x240-Sth avenue, North, $4000. 50x140-3rd avenue, North. $2750. Brick store, End avenue, $12, ,500. 50x140-5th avenue, North. $5700 25l4 5th avenues North, $4750. Residence. 18th street, South $S000. Residence, Fist street, South, $45O0. Residence, 17th street, South, $s000. Residence, 7th street, South, 5000.
 w. B. LEEDY & CO.,, Telephone No. 42. 114h North Fist St.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01

LOST-s10 reward-Knight Templar charm, marks R. M. C.. Cyrene No. 10 Birming
 ham, Ala. Finder will please return to Dr. R. NJ Cunningham, 23l3 7th avenue, and get s10 reward. 1-2S-tf DISSOLUTION NOTICE-The partnership between J. R. Bryan and r. c. McEwen Is hereby dissolved in accordance with agreement. All moneys due said firm are payable to- r". Bryan. Bryan Nc Ewen 2-1-6t
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
mIsCELLANEous.

EXCELSIOR STEAM LAUNDRY-aeorge A. Blinn 6 SoL, Proprietors 1907 End ave- nue. Telephone 222 BrminRham. 12-D-tf FOR SALE-Two beautiful and pure En- glish pug puppies from imported stock; perfect in size, markings and form; price low. T. T. Ashford, lSl6 Third avenue.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
CHEAP COLUMN. Free to Those Wanting Situations.

The State Herald, always friendly to the needy, will publish free of charge in its Want Columns advertisements for situa- tions wanted of twenty-five words or less three times.
 The charge for other Wants is
 l Cent Per Word Each Insertion, almost nominal; and if you want anything an "ad' in the State Herald Cheap Column will bring it. Especially is such the case in ROOMS FOR RENT. BOARDING.
 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. SPECIAL NOTICES
 BUSINESS CHANGES.
 PERSONALS. -9ftni STOLEN, SPRAYED.
 LOST, FOUND. SITUATIONS WANTED. WANTED TO TRADE. BIDS AND PROPOSALS. PROFESSIONAL.
 BARGAINS. PARTNERS WANTED.
 WANTED TO RENT. WANTED BIDS.
 WANTED TO BUY. WANTED TO SELL. INFORMATION WANTED. HELP WANTED.
 No advertisement taken for less than 20 cents.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
LOANS.

NOVEL LOANED on diamonds, watches. jewelry and most anything of value Lib eral, confidential and responsible. Old gold and silver bought. Standard Loan O., 20io 1st avenue. 11-20-tf MONEY TO LOAN-Oh furniture, without removal. from $10 up. s. R. Searle, 17th street, between 1st and 2d avenues.
 mS2-3m -
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
FOR RENT.
"A FOR RENT. FOR RENT-Fine furnished room, and board if desired, HIS 18th street, South Highlands Wesley M. Smith. 1-30-3t


 Highlands. Wesley M. Smith. 1-30-3t ' .l Jd'l V FOR SALE. @ Four houses in Jonesville. on electric car line. now occupied by good tenants will sell very cheap and on the installment plan. Nice homes, either one of them. Two houses at Lakeview, on easy terms, and at your own figures almost. Come and let me surprise you for once with low price,
 2 acres on Enon Ridge; will sell at very great bargain and extra easy terms; small cash payment. In fifty feet of splendid spring. Make me an offer. lots in Jonesville at assessed value for cash; near Bakers store.
 $1S00-7-room house on 7th avenue, be- tween 18th and 18th streets; s250 cash, bal ance $16.6 2-3 per month. House now rent ing for $15 per month. Lot 5OxlO0 feet. sta ble, etc.
 7-room house and lot at West End on cleo tric car line; fine well of water and lot BOX 195; will sell at a great bargain on monthly payments.
 160 acres of coal lands close to the city. two openings; one 400 tons and one 200 tons each per day; will sell at great sacrifice; need money. Small payment, balance easy terms. sl2,OO0 amount for the property.
 l.. G. PETTYJOHN.
 1826k Third avenue
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-01
MONEY TO LEND.
@1OO.OOO
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED for new paying busi- ness; send your address today for sam ples and full particulars free. Chas. Mar shall, Lockport, M Y. R-l-eow-tf