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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
snr,ne Ronne,s IN profusIon.

The spring opening Of the Palais Royal
this city on Wednesday and Thursday of
next week-the 7th and 9Th inst.-promises
an unusual display of handsome millinery.
Preparations are now going on and the show
windows will soon present wonderland
of good taste and elegance on which the
feminine eye can feast with delight.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Mrs.. Preston Is Dead.

Mrs. Margaret J. Preston. the poetess. OF
Southern Literature" died Saturday last
at the home Of her SON, DR.. George j. Pres
ton, 819 North Charles street, Baltimore
Her death was not unexpected, as she had
been In failing health for several weeks
Ms. Preston leaves two sons.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
KIM Words.

The following highly appreciated expires
sion touching our paper has been received
from one OF our veteran patrons, who in hi!
lie has probably read newspapers as close
~ as any friend of our acquaintance. thus
making the compliment all the more fiat.
tering:
10 the Editor Of the Spectator Vindieator:
You will please allow me, constant
reader Of the SPEcTAToR.V 70
congratulate you ON the able manner In
which you are conducting that old and
favorite journal. 1 have this minute con-
Guided the perusal Of the issue of March 20,
which have read, with much interest, out
side and inside. and all the way through,
and consider it specially good number.
mat you may not weary in well doing, and
that your paper may continue to grow in
ability, energy, industry and interest, is the
sincere wish of
CONSTANT READER.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
FURNISHED BY NEWTON & Co, LIVE STOCK Com
MISSION MERCHANTS JERSEY CITY, N. j.

Total receipts yesterday and today, includ,
ing all local points, were 2637 beeyes, 4756
calves. S,402 sheep and lambs. and 1850
hogs. For the week ending Sunday, last;
1888 beeves, 217 mich cows. $3.50 calves,
10 500 beeves 1856 mich cows, 4247 calves,
q, JOB sheep and lambs. and 36,S33 hogs the
week previous
Shipments from this port the past week
were 2487 beeves, 1880 sheep, II, 40 quarters
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

The body of Gen. Andrew Lewis will this
week be moved from where it lies in grave
on the Burwell farm near Salem to the Cen
tral circle in East Hill Cemetery at that
place. A bronze statue of General Lewis
adorns the pedestal of the equestrian statue
OF Washington in Richmond, together with
those OF Jefferson, Marshall, Patrick Henry,
Mason and Chancellor Wythe.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

To the Voters of Beverly Manor District:
Mr.. II. M. Spencer having declined to be a
candidate hereby announce myself a candi-
Beverly Manor district. Having had years.
experience in working and building roads and
bridges feel qualified for the duties of the Of
the best of my ability.
mar 25-tde* CT, HARRIS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

Miss Ellen Trout, daughter of Mr.. J. NJ:
Trout Of Roanoke, died of consumption last
Saturday, aged 26 years.
The Hotel Duval In Salem was sold last
saturday to Mrs. Kate Duval. for ~. ooO.
Il cost 4st. 900.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
G. T. HARRIS.

EOR sUPERvIsOR-In response to a re-
Il quest by my friends have decided to
announce myself a candidate for the ONCE OF
county Supervisor of Pastures District in the
election to be held Thursday, May 9TH, 1897
Respectfully, r. L. CRAWFORD,
mar 25-tde Buffalo Gap, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

Our Spottswood letter came late this week
and was crowded out to cur sincere regret
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
NIRGINIA:-In the Clerks ONCE OF the Cir
v cult Court Of Augusta county, the 18th
day OF March, 1897.
Ida E. Early and G. E. Early. her
husband, CT ais, .......... Plaintiffs
VS..
William D. Clark, Jr., ct ais, $500. Defendants

VS..
William D. Clark, Jr., ct ais, ..... Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit is to have partition in
kind or sale, should partition in kind prove
impracticable Of the lands, of which William
D. Clark died seized and possessed In Augusta
county.
And it appearing by afidavit fled that de-
PENDANTS, William d. Clark, Jr., Ida Clark,
Mary j. Staubus and Lewis Staubus, her hus-
band, Virginia Thuma and John Thuma, her
husband, Rebecca d. McConnanghey and Sam
uel McConnanghey, her husband, Mrs Bette
W. Clark, Virginia NJ. Clark, Annie L. Clark
and Rachel Clark, Frank Clark, Lena Clark,
Clark, Anna L. Clark and Rachel +. Clark, the
last named seven being infants, are nOn-resi-
dents of this State, itois ordered that they sew
orally appear here within fifteen days after
due publication hereof, and do what Is nee
essary to protect their interests in this suit.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
VIM. H. Landes, p. q. mar 18-4ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

This paper guarantees larger
circulation in Augusta county
: than any Newspaper published.
3 The subscription list is open to
inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

the past year for foreign missions Of $n..
572. 80 and for domestic missions %, 1852. q
total of 81. 1854.
Next came the report Of the temperance
90 nmittee.
The memorial exercises was the especial
order of the day at II o'clock and Rev. s.
Keener Cox, chairman Of the committee on
memoirs, reported the deaths during the
year of Revs. J.. NJ. GrsndIn. Robert Ross
and Joseph H. Temple and J. W. Numsan.
. layman.
DR.. j. E. Armstrong then read extracts
from paper prepared by him, giving a
history of the conference, which was much
enjoyed.
7 The afternoon session related to the
Wesleyan Female Institute and was held
with closed doors.
Last Day.
After prayer the w. F. Institute reorgani-
cation was taken up. and contribution to the
amount of IS. 900 were realized, but the debt
is about $37, 900.
preachers, %, 1855 white members and SO col
ored, a net Increase IN membership OF 124S.
One thousand five hundred and eighty In
fants and one thousand nine hundred and
sixtY-nine adults we're baptized and the
Epworth League figures indicated 100
leagues in the conference an increase Of 81,
with total membership Of 2,160. Five hum
dred and eighty-one Sunday schools with
1853 teachers have 40. 357 scholars.
Five hundred and twenty-0ne church Of
fees valued at 81, 1885, 65 were reported to-
gether with 140 parsonages worth $24o, 200.
The customary vote Of thanks was then
rendered.
Rev. 6. H. Zimmerman, secretary OF the
corporate board Of finance, reported 1890
turned over to joint board Of finance for
distribution at this session. an increase OF
500 over last years figures.
A handsome oriental lunch-box by the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was
nrooontoa tn tim R1ahnn
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
THE APPOINTMENTS.

ROCKINGHAM DISTRICT.
Presiding Elder-P. a. Whisner.
Staunton and Augusta. ]. Prettyman
and ]. ]. Crickenberger.
Harrisonburg w. 81. D. Harper.
Bridgewater-W.L L. Dolly, A. l.. Harms
berger.
Mt. Crawford-D. L. Reid.
Parnassus-J. ]. Ringer.
Augusta-W. J.. Whitesell, and one to be
supplied.
New Hope-J. X. Gilbert.
Reckingham-R. L. Fultz
East Northumberland Butt.
Elkton-W. B. Dorsey.
Port Republic. H. Smith.
Shenandoah-H II. Sherman.
Luray-L. R. Jones'
New Market-R. M. Wheeler.
Mt. Jackson-T. Briley.
MarksviiIe-Thos Cooper.
Fairfield. W. Canter.
Rock bridge Baths-Q A. Wheat.
Bells Valley-W. h. Marsh.
President of Wesleyan Female Institute
p Hamill
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

The session opened with prayer by the
Rev. b. W. Bond.
The bishop then called questions nine and
eleven, What preachers are ordained dea-
cons" and "what preachers are ordained
elders"
The report Of the treasurer Of the board
of missions showed an expenditure during
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

Presiding Elder, H Zimmerman: Moore.
field. D Eutsler Petersburg, c NJ Sarver
Franklin. W NJ Waters; Crabbottom. W
McFeil; Keyser and Cumberland, J Light and
A Parker; Elk Garden. J b Coolman;, Pied
mont, G F Moore Frostburg. D W Griffin
Flintstone, II Schooley; Romney: 2 Seyde9na,
s M;tchell and one to be supplied Slanesville
W A Sites; Hardy, G II Cannon; Morgan,
Hammond: Gainsboro, w w Watts Ward
ensviIle. G L Potter; Capon Bridge. W b Bal
lengee and one to be supplied; Listonburg. i
M Brown Monterey, W h Woolf; Mcdowell
r M TOtten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29
A Mysterious Affair.".

NEVADA, CAL, May 29.-The dead
bodyofa woman was yesterday morning
found hanging in a woodshed ut the
rear Of the National Hotel. Shortly
after Geo. Gehrig, a prominent brewer
of this city, identified the body as that
of his wife who left him and their six
children last Wednesday. The tragedy
is most mysterious. Her flight from
home would indicate hat she had taken
her own life, but there are strong
grounds for suspecting that murder bad
been committed. The body when
found was cold and stiff, the feet being
drawn up and the knees touching the
ground. There were several gashes in
the head, a pool of blood thirty feet
away, and at another point q pile OF
wood was bespattered with blood, two
or three sticks having the appearance
of having been used for clubs. The
skull was fractured in four places. 1t
hardly seems probable that the woman
could have hanged herself after she had
inflicted the wounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29

Mr.. James R. Cation, the subject Of
this sketch, has, after much Emporium
ing by leading democrats from many
parts Of the State and in answer to the
almost unanimous demand on the part
of his home people, consented to allow
the use of his name as a candidate for
the democratic nomination for Lieuten-
ant Governor. The impression seems
to prevail that this section of the State
will be geographically entitled to the
second place on the ticket, and as AL
eIandria has not had a place OF
the State ticket within the re-
collection of any person now living,
the wisdom and Justice of selecting one
of her citizens at this time is apparent.
For some time past Mr.. Cations name
has been discussed in this connection
by influential members of the party,
and when the subject was first men
toned to him he was at first disposed
to give way to some other member Of
the party more prominent in State
politics, but the pressure Of
his friends has been 60 strenu-
Gus that he has determined to with.
hold his consent 40 longer, and has au-
thoriZed this announcement Of his can
didacy. Mr.. Cation has been go long
and closely identified with this city and
its business and material interests, that
he needs no words of praise to COM
mend him to the people thereof. His
--f,-o oA1- --A ApA
ing a period of seventeen years, has
been fraught with remarkable success,
and it can be truthfully said that in his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29

AN INTERESTING CoNTEsT.-The
Order of Railway Conductors has re-
Gently organized Capital Division No.
37S in Washington, of which the con
ductors on roade centering in that city
are members. A magnificent conduc.
tors triple plated nickle lamp has been
presented to this division to be dispos-
ed of as the division deems best to add
to their fund for the care OF disabled
and aged conductors and their families.
1t has been decided to present the lamp
to the most popular conductor or the
four roads centering in Washington,
the Southern, Pennsylvania, B. & o.
and C. & o., each road to present a
candidate and the most popular of the
four to be determined by a voting con-
test. The votes will cost 10 cents
apiece and the whole world can vote.
The Southern Railway men have Sc
lected as their candidate in the contest
that popular conductor, Captain
]. T. Wilkins, of this city, and, of
course. their pride is now up and they
want to see him bear of the honor.
There is every reason to believe that
he will do it, too, for Captain Wilkins
is known to and is exceedingly popular
with the travelling public from Wash
ington to New Orleans and is a genuine
good fellow" Books of tickets are on
sale at all points along the Southern
Railway and those who invest in them
will be aiding a most worthy cause.
Full instructions as to how to vote are
printed on each ticket. The voting is
to continue for 60 days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29
Baldwin's Nemesis.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 29-Million-
aire E. ]. Baldwin has been caught
mapping by his nemesis, Emma Ashley.
He was sitting in the Office Of the Bald
win Hotel, reading q newspaper, when
Mas Ashley, who happened to be pass
ing, suddenly presented herself and
asked him to buy a ticket for his little
daughters benefit. The millionaire
dropped his paper and nervously waved
her away. The young woman who
carried the same bag from which she
drew a pistol in Judge Slack's court
room one eventual morDiog last year
was not to be denied, however, and ex-
pressed her disgust that she should be
compelled 10 sell tickets for the sup.
port of the child. She was finally in
duced to leave but assured Baldwin
that she would call again in the near
future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29

To SELECT SCHOOL SUPERINTEN-
DENTs.-Onn next Tuesday June, LIST, the
State Board OF Education will convene
in the office of Hon. John E. Massey,
superintendent of Public Instruction,
in the State Library building in Rich
mond. The object of the session will
be to select superintendent for the
various counties and cities OF the State.
The board is composed ofthe Governor,
the Attorney General and the Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, while
Mr.. ]. A. McGilvray is Secretary of the
body. 1t is understood that there will
he contests in fully one-half of the
counties of the State. The board will
at first dispose Of the appointments in
the cities and counties where there is
no competition. In cases where mole
than n person applies for the same
office, the argument in favor of the
several candidates will be limited in re-
gard to time, and it is thought that
the board will give the preference to
the incumbent, unless some good reason
can be given that q change is desirable.
The board will likely be in session for a
week or longer, before all the appoint
ments can be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. Joseph Jefferies, q ~well-known
farmer of Fauquier, died Of Bethel on
Thursday.
Confederate Memorial Day was OBJ.
served at Culpeper yesterday. Hon.
John Lamb of Richmond was the orator.
Mr.. Turner Ashby Moncure, former.
ly OF Stafford, aud Miss l.. Kate Jewett
we're married at Bakersville, Cal, on
the 10Th inst.
James K. Maddux, of Warrenton.
has sold his hunter Skedaddle, award
ed first prize yesterday at the Philadel-
phia Horse Show, for $1,000.
Thomas Mortimer, Of Washington, q
young mar well known in this city,
has accepted a position at Newport
News as steward of Hotel Warwick.
The cornerstone of the new Metho.
dist Episcopal Church South at Mid
dletown was laid on Thursday. Sew
eral prominent ministers from Win
chester district were present and par
ticipated in the exercises.
By the small majority Of five votes
Richmond declared against holding q
constitutional amendment convention
yesterday. There were SIT votes cast
for a convention and 500 against it.
The corps Of cadets of the Virginia
Military Institute went into camp at
Lexington yesterday evening on the
regular camping site at the west end Of
the parade grounds. The ncampmen,
will last until the middle of next week.
The "White City" will be illuminated
and thrown open to the public before
camp is struck.
Mr.. George H. Buckner, well known
in Manchester, and until three years
ago employed in the Southern Railway
Company's yards in Richmond, was in
stantly killed at Greensboro, N. c.,
yesterday by being run over by an en-
CINE on the Cape Fear and Yadkin
Valley railroad while waiting for his
own train to come down the switch.
Mrs. j. Passagaluppi, of Essex coun-
ty, who is in delicate health, when
about to take a dose of cod liver oil
which had been prepared for her yes
terday, discovered a quantity of pow
dered glass mixed with the medicine.
Suspicion pointed to Susan Shepherd,
q servant girl, who was arrested, taken
before Justice billiard and the case sent
on to the grand jury.
The workingman's party, a combina-
ton of republicans, prohibitionists,
populists and disafIected democrats,
sustained a crushing defeat in Thurs.
days election in Lynchburg. Out of
fifteen candidates for the city council
only one representative of the work.
ingman's party was elected, the re-
mainder being democrats. Lynchburg
decides against constitutional conven-
ton by q majority of $50.
Judge Witt, of the Hastings Court of
Richmond, yesterday created some
thing of a sensation in ~disposing Of a
motion for new trial for Burley Rob
inson, u colored man, convicted of in
famous assault. The jury rendered q
verdict of guilty and assessed the pris-
oner's punishment at eight years in the
penitentiary. His counsel moved for
Il trial, which Judge Witt refused.
Robinson's victim was q colored girl
whom he made drunk and then as
saulted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29

profession he stands in the front rank
among the lawyers OF Northern Viz
GINA. While winning laurels by close
attention TO the practice Of his profes-
sion be has, however. devoted much
time and valuable service TO the demo
cratic party, having been chairua1 o.
the democratic executive committee
for many years, during all Of wAcn
time he never lost q fight VIII ane
enemy. His services upon ins STUN,
have been eagerly sough, and IL tls
last campaign bis speeches 10,
Bryan and Sewall and frse ST.
yer were among the sblest deli1.
ere in the State. Mr.. Cation YVES oo-a
in Fairfax county, 46 years $50. .oG
removed to Alexandra when but q
small child and has resided here ever
since. He was educated at s.. Johns
and Alexandria academies, and grad
uated in law at the National Law Uni.
versity, receiving the degree OF B. L.
and NJ. L., and was admitted to the
bar in 1880. and in 1889 vas appointed
by the Corporation Court Common
wealth's attorney for this city, which
position he filed with credit and abili-
ty. The people of Alexandria appre-
ciate Mr.. Cations ability and integrity
OF character, and 10 putting him for
ward as their champion in the pending
contest, they do SO with full conf.
dence that the convention which will
meet st Roanoke on the 11tn day OF
August next will recognize the claims
of this old democratic city and bestow
the honor which it asks upon her can
didate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29
T%ELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Henry A. Weinset, a farmer 65 years
of age, OF Little Orleans, Md, went to
Hoboken, N. j., to-day to secure a war;
rant for his wife. He accuses her of
forgery, bigamy and theft.
Squire Frank Osborne, a prominent farmer,
was shot and instantly killed by L j. Barber,
car inspector of the Chattanooga, Rome and
Columbus railroad at Crawfsh Springs, in
Chickamauga Park, Tenn, this morning. A
bitter feud had existed between the two men
for several years and the disastrous ending
was not unexpected.
A young man who said that his name was
George s. Harris, of Philadelphia, was held
in $500 bonds IN New York to-day TO guar.
antee his good behavior. He was charged
with annoying Miss Evelyn Peddie, By fore
ing his attentions upon her and threatening
to shoot her. 1t is stated that Harris is mar
ried to Miss Peddie's cousin.
Memorial day was observed in Philadelphia
and throughout the State to day. The law
in Pennsylvania provides that when legal
holidays fall on Sunday their observance
shall be on the Saturday preceding.
Francis Bowers, aged 90 years, committed
suicide by hanging at his home In Philadel-
phia to-day. He was in fair circu instances,
but had become melancholy because his PEN
sion was revoked.
Prince Luigi Amsdeo, of Savoy, and nephew
of King Humbert OF TIA y, who left home to
make an ascent of Mt St. Elias in Alaska, ar
rived in New York to-day.
The plant of the Utica Packing and Provi-
sion Company in Deerield, N. Y. was dc,
stroyed by fire to-day. The loss be not far
from 100000.
Tho 81 foot shaft of the Ninth New York
Volunteers, "Hawkins' Z~ouaves," was unveil-
cd at Antietam battlefield to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.


ATHENS, May 29.-The Turks have
occupied q position at Tsopanatos, in
the neutral zone. The Greek govern
ment has protested against this move
ment to the representatives of the
powers.
PARIS, May pa dispatch from
Athens asserts that Crown Prince Con-
stantine, after the retreat from Domokos,
attempted to commit suicide with q re-
volver on learning of the intense feel
ing against him, but was prevented by
his officers from taking his life.
MADRID, May 29.-The ministers
assert that Premier Canovas Del Cas-
tillo intends to suspend the sittings of
the chamber next week in order to
postpone until Otober the overthrow OF
the ministry.
ROME, May 29.-Pietro Acciarito, the
anarchist who on April %, attempted
to stab King Humbert, while the latter
was on his way to the races, was aen-
fenced to-day to the galleys for life.
On hearing his sentence, Acciarito,
who had been cynical throughout the
trial shouted ITO day is my turn (;
tomorrow it will be the turn of the
bourgeois government long live the
revolution Long live anarchy"
VIENNA, May 29.-Herr Pessler, a
member of the Reichsrath, has been
challenged by a number of members Of
the Right party, owing to the fact that
during yesterdays sitting he called the
members of the Right scoundrels. Herr
Pessler has accepted several of the
challenges.
ROME, May 29.-Earthquake shocks were
felt at midnight here, at Messina, Ischia and
other points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-05-29
SATURDAY EVENING. MAY %. 1897.

IN ANOTHER column there appears a
sketch of Mr.. James Z. Cation OF this
city, who, as stated in the GAzETTEs
Washington correspondence some days
ago, is spoken Of in several parts Of the
State in connection with the democratic
nomination for the lieutenant governor
ship. In the bestowal of State honora,
Alexandria, though always loyal to the
democratic party, has rarely been re-
membered. There will be a favorable
opportunity for remembering her when
tbs State convention shall meet next
August, and if the nomination
referred to shall come to her,
and fall upon Mr.. Cation, it will be
worthiiy bestowed, and will be especial
" gratifying TO the democrats OF an old
and reliable democratic city. Of MIR.
Caton'a qualifications for the position
of presiding officer Of the Virginia Sen
ate, no doubt is entertained by any one
at all acquainted with him.