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The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
FIERCE FIGHTING.

insurgent Tribesmen Attack the Camp of
 Gen. Sir Bindon Blood.
 SIMLA, Sept 22.-The Haddah Mul lah' with large and well-organized force of insurgent tribesmen, attacked the camp of Gen. Sir Bindon Blood at nine o'clock Monday evening. Fierce fighting, which lasted five hours. fol- lowed. Gen. Woodhouse was severely wounded.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24

Who, according to his attorney, was swindled by an Englishman, which caused his financial embarrassment, made his wife insane, and she wandered away
 As for the rings, claimed to be Mrs. Luetgerts, the attorney said he would show that they were not hers. and that she had never seen them.
 The attorneys speech made an inn pression on those in the courtroom, and there was a more cheerful smile on Luetgert's face as he limped back to jail.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
MRS. LIET5ERT ALIVE.
So Said Judge Vincent in His
 Opening Statement.
HE BIG SAUsAGENagER'S TROUBLES.
He Was Swindled By an Englishman, Which Caused His Financial Embar- rassmens,D Drove His Wife Insane,
 and She Wandered Away.

CHrcAGo, Sept. 23 -Ex-Judge Vim cent, in his opening statement in the Luetgert case, startled the prosecution by the magnitude of his claims.
 That Mrs. Luetgert is alive. he said, he would prove by witnesses who have seen her since May 1.
 He would also prove that the bones found in the vat were not human, but were put there by the police author ities.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
with Yellow Fever ou no,rd

NEW YORK, Sept. 2a.-The Columbian line steamer Finance has arrived from Colon, with two mild cases of yellow fever on board. The steamer will be thoroughly disinfected and the passen- gers held for observation.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
 BATTLESHiP MONTEREY,
She Kan Ashore During a Fog-On With
 Little Apparent Damage.

POINT ARENA, Cal. Sept. 22.-The battieship Monterey, bound south from Puget sound, ran ashore in fog six miles north of Point Arena lighthouse Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The steamer got off three-quarters of an hour later, and continued on her voy- age. 1t is not thought that much dam age was done.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
CYCLONE IN ITALY.
Forty Persons Killed. Seventy Wounded
 and Twenty Houses Destroyed.

and Twenty Houses Destroyed.
 BRINDIsI, Italy, Sept. 23 A cyclone swept over Sava, Oria and Latiano, all in the province of Leece, Tuesday evening. Forty persons were killed, 70 people were wounded, 20 houses were destroyed, and telegraphic com munication with the scene of the dis. aster was cut off.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
Death af VIloxi

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2s.-A bulletin from Biloxi, Miss. reports the death of hicnael Levy, aged IT, of yellow fever.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
FIGHTING THE FEVER.
Prominent People Stricken in the
 Crescent City.
CAMP OF DETENTION OPENED THERE.
Disease Rapidly Spreading at Edwards Miss. An Outbreak Reported at Beaumont, Tex.-Frosts in the
 Vicinity of Memphis, Tenn.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 23.-Dr Lowell, son of Col. Starr Lowell, of Mississippi, died of the fever at 9:30 a. m.
 Miss Elizabeth Nuseobaum, aged F, of 1900 Calves street, also died of the dis ease.
 This makes eight deaths in New Or leans since the outbreak of the fever.
 The spell of cool weather continues and the mildness of the 27 cases in the past two days is especially pronounced.
 Two new cases of yellow fever are reported by the board of health.
 The city has decided to give s25, 900 to the board of health.
 Three cases are under close in- vestigation. One of these is Mrs. A. T. Wimberly, wife of the republican member of the national committee, Capt. Wimberly, who has been wired of his wifes illness. Among the cases reported Tuesday were Judge Lea, one of the secretaries of the cotton ex- change, and R. F. Reynolds, freight agent of the Mississippi Valley Rail- road Co.
 CAMP OF DETENTION.
 The camp of detention has been opened at Oakland park, and a large number of Italian men, women and children, will be removed thither and given accommodation until the fever is stamped out. The camp has been rap idly gotten in shape, and the refugees will find comfortable quarters as- signed to them.
 CLEANING UP.
 Chief OConnor has placed another engine at the disposal of a special volunteer force, and the down town streets. alleys and back yards are being thoroughly scrubbed. Mayor Flower has convened a meeting of the finance committee, and the committee will seek to make arrangements to ad- vance part of, or all of the S25, 900 which the board of health has request ed to enable it to pay the large force of sanitary and other help that is re- quired in handling the situation here
 NO MONEY FROM THE GOVERNOR.
 There does not seem to be at present much hope that Gov. Foster will ad- vance any money. because his excel lency has no legal right to do so. He would have to violate the written law in giving the board additional money at this time
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
WANT MORE HELP.

Dr. Purnell has applied to the How ard association of Vicksburg for more help, doctors and nurses. The Sisters or Mercy, i've in number, from Vicks- burg, with Father Prendergast, are do- ing noble work, for which our people are exceedingly grateful. Our two ministers, Rev. Galloway and Rev. Mir. Colme Y, both reported conyalescent.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
AT EDWARDS, MISS.

Disease Rapidly Spreading, and Fears En-
 tertained That It WnI Become More
 Malignant. sa
 EDWARDS, Miss, Sept. 23 Eight new cases reported. Total cases to date at Edwards, so. One death reported to- day, making a total of three deaths. Several serious cases reported. The disease is rapidly spreading, and, while it is regarded as a mild type, yet it is feared it will become more malignant owing to the cool weather now preuailing. We nave more than a hundred families in- side our lines unaffected, with total of about 500 souls, and indications are that nothing but killing frost can allay the disease
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-24
GOOD NEWS.
Light Fr osts Are Reported in the Vicinity
 of Memphis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Sept. 23.-Light frosts are reported at Covington. Milan and Arlington, Tenn. Arlington is in this county. and only few miles from Memphis. Temperature at these points was 36 degrees.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Deaths IN Lewlsburg. ". va.

Last night (March 3dl at about $3.50
O'Clock, Washington Wallace died at his
home in Lewisbulg. His death was no sur
prise, as he had been lowering between Life
and death for several weeks, and the fact
that he displayed such wonderful vitality
surprised every one. lie was rs years old
last June. and in his lifetime was prom i
nent factor in the history of the county.
His wife and several children survive him.
His remains were taken to his old home at
Williamsburg and inferred in the family
burying ground.
Mrs. Sallie Bell, wife Of Henderson Bell,
Jr., died at II o'clock Tuesday night, March
I'd, aged 36 years. She seemed to be in her
usual health Saturday and attended to her
household duties as usual. That night, after
she had retired, she felt craving for an
apple which she ate. 1t did no. agree with
her and she took Il little whiskey. Sunday
she was quite sick butseemed better on Mon
day. That afternoon, however, she grew
worse and expired at the hour mentioned.
Her death was surprise and shock to the
community as many did not even know that
she was sick. She was a daughter of the
late DR.. John A. Hunter, and was married
to d. Henderson Bell, Jr.. about twelve
years go.-lndependent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Foot Crushed by the Train.

Mr.. R. E. Craig, member of the firm of
R. g. Craig & Co., of Richmond, who intend
ed taking the Vestibule train which passes
this point at ILL, was standing talking to
Mr.. Andrew Bowling near the White Star
mill on Tuesday morning preparatory to his
departure, allowed the train to start and get
some Roadway before he attempted to board
it. When he did so he missed his footing as
the steps were wet and slick, and fell under
the train. Mr.. Bowling caught him, but be-
fore he could be pulled out one of the wheels
had passed over his foot MASKING the toes and
front part so badly that it had to be amputa-
ted about half way between the ball of the
foot and the instep. He was at once removed
to the Kings Daughters Hospital and the
amputation performed by Drs. Henkel and
Catlett. Today the patient is reported as
doing well. Mr.. Craig is married man. but
has no children. He is man weig hing $50
lbs, and was the picture of health.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
HeW Advertisements,

The bicycle season is on with the first ap
pearance of an early Spring. The bar
weather of the past month has given ever,
wheelman and wheelwoman keen relisl
for the fresh air and the country. Those
who intend riding their old machines thi.
season are getting them in trim for the road
While those who want the --latest" are read.
ing up the. new catalogues. To this class
the 1877 Columbia and Hartford has its at
fractions. The ''97' models have many new
features and are beautiful specimens of fine
workmanship. They are worth examining
and are On exhibition at the store of Jas. II
Woodward, on Main street. The Columbia
this years is a snperb mount in ladies, gents
Or tandems.
new Clothing, Furnishing and Hat
House has just been opened at No. 5 South
street, next door to the Augusta
National Bank, to be known as The Hub.
An immense silver gilded wagon hub hangs
in front of the store as its
sign and trade mark. They advertise their
opening as the birthday Of revolution in
The prices OF clothing in Staunton, and they
invite the public to visit of inspection.
10 those interested in poultry raising the
advertisement of Messrs. A. e. Bickle &
Bro, OF this city, will prove profitable
reading. They offer for sale Black Minor
las, pullets, at 75c each. and Barred Ply
mouth Rock and Black Minorcas eggs at
sc per setting.
A valuable grazing farm in Highland
county, containing 225 acres, and known as
he Branch or Caldwell place, will be
ented to the highest bidder at auction in
Monterey, on Tuesday. March Esd. E. H.
dcClintic, Esq, is the Trustee for Jas. B. |
Bradshaw.
The Worthington Hardware Co. that re- |
emily moved into such commodious quar-
ers in the Crowle Building, have just |
eceived and are storing in their warehouse |
car load of single, double and triple
howell plows, wire, hoes, shovels, rakes
nd other garden and farm implements.
We publish elsewhere today in these COL
INNS notice of the dissolution of the CO.
artnership of the grocery firm of Whes t.
Elaine & Naill. The business will here.
fter be conducted by j. e. PLANE and Jno.
,. NALL, under the firm name of PLANE &
laill. Mr.. q. G. Wheat who has been so
3ng and popularity known to the grocery
'ade, will remain with the new firm.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Here's a New Wheel.

Quite sensation was caused here vester-
day by the appearance on our streets of two
men mounted on single bicy Gle and riding
side by side. This was decidedly novel and
quite crowd lined up along the streets and
filled the windows to witness the movements
OF SO strange mount. The machine is lit
orally 'bicycle built for two and is
known as the companion" bicycle. On it
two persons ride side by side. both occupy
ing front positions and ride with perfect
ease and grace.
The remarkable fact was demonstrated
that two persons of pronounced UNEQUAL
weight could balance the wheel easily. In
fact rider could easily balance on one side
without companion to occupy the opposite
saddle.
The machine is on exhibition at Humph.
reys d Cos bicycle store on Main street
opposite Opera House. We understand thew
have taken the agency for the wheel in this
section.
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Found In the pofon &C.

telegram received in the city Monday
by James A. johnson, colored. member of
King Hiram's Lodge, No. 1853, colored Odd
Fellows, from Alexandria, stating that the
body of Isaac b. Hemmons had been found
in the Potomac river near Alexandria and
asking what disposition should be made of
it. The order of Odd Fellows here request
ed by telegraph that the body be at once for
warded to Staunton.
Isaac B. Hemmons was middle aged col
ored man of good character who was one of
the walters in the dining room of the West
ern State hospital having been employed
there about Is years. He Went to Washing
ton to attend the inaugural. He leaves
wife and several children who live on
Greenville avenue near the hospital grounds.
No marks of violence were in the body,
and large watch and small sum of money
were found in his pockets. He was lying
face down in the mud.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Real Estate Sales

+. M. Gushing d Son sold on Saturday the
following property: For r. P. Bell and r.
bumgardner. commissioners. nine lots, MAX
ing III acres, on Broadway to various par
ties for $40; for j. Ii. Crosier, commission
er, house and three acres one mile south
east OF otaunton to Daniel Driscoll for 5000.
lor A. IL. Fultz, trustee, the Dabney house
and lot on Augusta street north to the
Young Mems Building Association for ST.
SUI; ior Richard Z. Bell, commissioner, the
McCorkle house and lot on New street
north to Joseph l.. Barth for 81, 600. This is
an elegant brick mansion and cost to build
about 900. 1t is one of the finest in the
city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
FROM CREENvILLE,

GREENvILLE, Marth 9.-Our community
was shocked last evening to hear of the
death of John L. Shields, Esq, OF about !
miles east of here. He was sufferer from
grip which developed into pneumonia and
other complications were brought on and
death, resulted. Mr. Shields was very
wealthy farmer and was quite well-knOWn
| He was member of Bethel church and some
years ago he married Miss Maggie Martin OF
Albemarle county, by whom there were born
four children all of whom survive him. His
mother was Miss Hawpe, sister of the late
Adam NJ. Hawpe of this neighbOrhOOd. He
leaves a large connection in this community
| to mourn his loss. His funeral will take
place tomorrow
S. NJ. Serrett was arraigned before Justice
VIM. Taliaferro at Middlebrook last week.
for carrying concealed weapons and fined
$50 and costs. Serrett took and appeal to
the County Court.
The public schools closed here Thursday
last. and Miss McGunnity, who was assist
ant teacher, and Miss Julia b. Baker was
teacher a Broadhead. have returned to your
city. Prof Jas. l.. Hutchens is teaching a
private school here.
Mr.. II. T. Larew, jr., is filling the place
OF postmaster here, made vacant by the
death of his father.
Mesdames Mary Mcclure and Margaret
McCiung are among the sick Of this COM
munity.
Mrs. A. f. McCorkie, of Middlebrook, is |
reported quite i'll at this time.
S. NJ. Doyle, Esq, late of this community |
is filing position with Chas Swink, ESQ,
merchant at New Hope.
Mud, rain mud is the order of the day
here.
VIM. Taliaferro, Esq, of Newport, was
in town to day.
Commissioner of the Revenue r. f. Larew,
ST., who has been ill for some time, is much
improved at the writing.
Mrs. FL. P. Meeks, who has been quite ill,
$ rapidly c0nvalescing under the care of
DR.. r. N. Murray.
Rob't N. Thompson has bought the oak
lumber on the farms of VIM. and Isaac
steele and is shipping it North from here
"DELTA." {
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Hastings Court.

During the week the trial Of Geo. S. Light
ner, at one time an attorney at this bar, has
been in progress in the Hastings court of this
city. Mr.. Joseph A. GLASGOW. Common
wealth's Attorney for the city, conducts tie
prosecution, and Messrs. A. G. Braxton and
Chas. Curry appear for the defense, and. the
case has been one of much interest. The
grounds OF complaint in the indictment are
that Mr.. Lightner during the time he was
practicing law here, had collected about $500
for one VIM. Gibson, now deceased, which he
did not pay over, and which it is asserted
amounts to ~embezzlement. A number of
witnesses have been on the stand for the
prosecution, but at the time of going to press
the defense had not begun its evidence.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Lovett's Boston Stars

This company of artists will give a concert
here Saturday evening, 18th inst, in the Au-
ditorium of the Y. NJ. G. A for the benefit of
the Kings Daughters Hospital They come
with the highest possible press endorsements
OF them the Wilmington. N. c., Messenger
says:
"Lovetts Boston Stars, magnificent con-
cert company, opened the Y NJ G. A. Audi
forum last night There was a yerv large
and appreciative audience and the increasing
applause and encores indicated how deligbted
they were with the program. They leave
" with lasting impression of
tagr company, and they can always rest
assured OF big house should they come this
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Miss sallie Fauntleroy has caused
1urore in jackson, La, by hsf resit.tio rs.
j. E. Cooke, editor Of the Valley Herald
was in the city on Monday
Aaron Cubbage, of Harrisonbury, will re.
move to Stanton.
j. j. Miller, former well-known resi-
dent OF HarrisOnburg, but lately residing
in Fauquier county, is dead.
The store house and stock of d. C.&J.R
Cone, at Riverton. Va, was destroyed by
fire last week.
Captain u. Julian Pratt had rib broken
last week in bending over a partition in his
barn.
w. K. Hancock, U. S. fish commissioner
OF Colorado, was visiting in Waynesboro
last week.
Ashby Burke, of w. Va, has been a
nome for some days, attending his father,
w. A. Burke, Esq, who is ill.
Mrs w. S. Burke has been recalled from
her Florida trip in account of the illness
OF Mr.. VIM. S. Burke.
Hugh "a. Wnlte, prominent attorney of
Buena Vista, was in Staunton on business
last week.
Gunther Hoge, son of Jno Il. Hoge, ESQ,
whose leg was broken some time ago by an
electric car was taken to Baltimore last
week to be treated.
Mrs. DR.. Blackford gave an elegant whist
party on Tuesday evening of last week in
honor of Miss Maria Edwards, of Lynch
burg. who is visiting at Dr. Blackford's.
Mrs A. IL. Fultz entertained the Beverly
Manor Chapter of the Daughters of the
revolution on last Saturday evening The
meeting was we'll attended and much inter-
est is manifested.
The StonewalI Band has returned from
their Washington trip. They received more |
favorable comment than most any other |
band in the inaugural procession, but they |
were put pretty far behind in the parade, |
and monstrous close to the colored troops.
Mr.. Saml IL. Kerr, of FisIersville neigh
brother of Alex and Jas. T. Kerr
II New Hope neighborhood, who underwent
| surgical operation in Baltimore on Tues
lay OF last week, Is reported as improving,
md his condition as favorable.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Two Queer EccenrrIcs.

In this county there reside two aged farm.
ers whose respective peculiarities have long
been the subject of local comment among
thelr nelghborS and friends. Washington
Barger OF near Mt. Scion, aged p wears.
and healthy specimen OF manhood. has
never eaten meat of any kind-fresb, cured
Or dried. While Christian Wine a fellow
countyman, living near Centreville. and
aged 70 years. has never registered or
vote d, though he has frequently been i'm
portuned to do SO Both men are we'll to
do farmers and are good citizens.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Burial OF Mrs, Duncan.

The remains of Mrs Margaret Duncan of
Philadelphia arrived here Friday night on
the 7.05 train, and were taken to Emmanuel
church. The funeral services took place
from Emmanuel church Saturday at II
O'Clock, conducted by the rector. Rev. r. G.
Jet.
Mrs. Duncan was Miss Graham of
Greenvilie, daughter of b. q. Graham, and
first married DR.. Vincent Churchman. At
ter the death of Dr.. Churchman, she moved
to Philadelphia. where she married Mr.
Duncan, merchant OF that city
Pa bearers: ii NJ. McIlhany, j. A. Tenn
pleton, Heber Ker, E. NJ. Gushing, j. b.
Woodward and Charles Curry
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
DeatI1 of Ionn (. ShIalns

John Thomas Shields, prominent farmer
OF the Greenyilie neSghboIhood, died Mon
day afternoon of heart failure. His death
was unexpected. he.haSing been sick only
about five days. Hisfuneral took place at
noon yesterday frpnpBethel church Of which
he was MEMBER
Mr.. Shields leaves a wife and four chill
dren. Three Of the childrenIwere away at
boarding. schools, at the time of his death.
which as Mr.. Shields was an uncle of Mrs.
}. N. Mcfarland and W. w. King of this
city and had an extensive connection in the
country.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
POWERS WILL aC;

LOuuOu, March S.-1t Wis learned in
| official quarters this afternoon that
there is not the slightess chance that
the Powers will tolerate the presence
Of Greek troops in Canea. So soon as
the Powers have had tin to exchange
views on the subject. Greece will be
notified of the measure which they
nave decided must be t.ken for the
immediate enforcement al their decis-
ion.
The negotiations will n..t last long.
for 1t Is known that Germ ny and Rus
STA are pressing for immediate action.
TO GEORGE GREECE.
st. Petersburg, March The gov
eminent expresses its determination to
push the coercion of Greece to the
farthest limit, if necessary, and it ear
nestly hopes are the Powers will dis.
play equal firmness.
Besides the blockade of tile Island of
Crete and of the Piraeus, it is under
stood that the foreign adnirals have
decided to fire upon any Greek tor
pedo boat approaching the warships.
THE INSURGENTS SHIELDED.
Canea, March 9.-Advices received
here from Hierapetra say that owing
to the refusal of Mussulnans to sur
render the fort there the Insurgents at
tackled it, whereupon an Italian cruiser
shelled the insurgents.
WILL HAVE TO ACT AT ONCE.
London. March cit was stated this
afternoon in official circles that the re
newal OF fighting between the insur-
gents and Turks in the Island of Crete
will compel the Powers to immediate
ly take measures to expel the creeks
from that islan1 and to land foreign
troops there.
THE REGULAR SUBSCRIP rION,TO THE
SPECTATOR IS NOW JUST HALF WHAT
HAS BEEN HERETOFORE IT'S NOW
ONLY ONE DOLLAR.
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Death at Unioo.H VA

on Monday evening Telegram was re-
eelved by Mr.. A. G. Br@ xtnn stating that
the little son of his uncle, Al,en L. Caper
ton, near Union. W. Va, had died the right.
oefore. The illness of Iii little 10y had
oeen previously mentioned in this paper.
And 1t was thought he might recover, but
Tor week his condition bad grown worse
ana on Sunday last he passed awav
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sTAUNHoN SPECTATOR AM yINDICAToR.
BARN Ruraed

Friday morning last the barn of Silas Barger
near sampson this couai3 WAS destroyed by
hre with all its contents consisting of corn.
nay, milk COWS, sheep, colts and all farm
ing implements and materials. A tramp
giving his name as Sutherland and his home
as pennsylvania was arrested upon the
charge OF having fired IL. barn. Justice e.
w. Slmms sent him on to the grand Jury
and Il. NJ. Bush, special constable, brought
MN 70 town on Friday hight and lodged him
In Jail. There was no Insurance.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-11
Applications for Licenses

Applications for liquor licenses for the
ensuing year will be made at the April
term Of the Corporation court, as follows;
John b. OConnell, L. S. Hudson, John
Chiles, Harman Bros, Wholey & Murphy,
W. II. Strough, Jas Clark Distilling Co.,
i'hos. P Mahoney. Thos. Kivlighan, l.. d.
Myerly, j. Frank Clemmer, John T. Todd,
q E. Klise, J b. Guntner, j. g. Scheffer
and w. 2. Hounhan