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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
C, g. o, Excursion,

The Z. and o. will on Sunday, July 25th,
run an excursion to Richmond, Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk under the auspices of
the Junior Order of Mechanics. 1t will
leave Coyington at2:12 a. M. Staunton, at
6 a. M, and arrive at Richmond at 11:25.
Old Point at p. M, and Norfolk at 2:25 p.
M.
Round trip from Staunton to Richmond
50 90 to Norfolk So 90. For full particulars
apply to Jas. Ker, Agent, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.

As matter Of caution we republish the
notice of the primaries for the oath,
Staunton, s p. m. at the courthouse and
the police room: LIST ward, delegates; End
ward, 8 delegates. Total, Z delegates.
Beverly Manor-3 p. m. at courthouse; S
delegates. North River-3p. M, Mt. Scion;
delegates. Middle Rivers p. M, New
Hope; 8 delegases. South Rivers p. m.,
Waynesboro; 6 delegates. Riverheads-3 D.
M, GreenviIle; delegates. Pastures g D.
m. Buffalo Gap; 4 delegates. Total, 81
delegates.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
L,llel-condon.

Last week Judge. Mclaughlin granted a
writ of error and super sedeas in the case of
Lilley VS.. Condor. restraining and prOhib-
iting Mr.. Condor from exercising the func-
tions OF road commissioner until a future
order OF the court. Judge Grimsley is hold
ing special term for Judge Mclaughlin,
and the case was set for yesterday, 14th
inst, but the result had not been learned
when we went to press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
To Sail the Ocean Blue. Merry Fishin
Party,

To Sail the Ocean Blue. a Merry Fishing
Party,
Quite party of Staunton business men
left this morning at 2 O'Clock over the Z. &
o. for cruise and fishing trip of several
weeks along the Atlantic coast. They have
chartered sailing vessel and will embark
at Hampton. The cruise is to take in
Cobb's Island. Hog Island and up the coast
as far as Atlantic City. An experienced
seaman has been engaged as captain OF the
vessel and the greatest amount of enjoy
ment and the best fishing is confidently ex-
pected by all. The party is composed Of
Messrs. g. l.. Cooke, F. R. Webb, Fitzhugh
Elder, Jas. Bumgardner, E. s. Sublett,
Richard P. Bell and son. 7. II. Humphreys,
Ed. W. Stuart, Ernest Hartman, Edward S.
Baker and Thos. Blackboard.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15

The Kayser residence on east Main ST..
recently purchased by Mr.. w. P. Tams, is
undergoing some very extensive repairs. A
front portico is being extended around two
sides of the house, while in the rear brick
addition Of two rooms is going up. Inside
changes are every where being made-new
doors, windows, hall, folding doors and
general repair work.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15

The employees OF the repair shops OF
the Norfolk and Western Railroad, at
Norfolk, have declined to work at the
90 per cent. reduction. No strike will
result, for the company has granted
the men an hourly rate until q new
schedule can be submitted.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
Anderson-Dunn.

Mr.. Walter B. Anderson of this city, and
Miss Mamie Dunn of Clifton Forge were
married at Hinton, w. Va, on Tuesday
morning. Mr.. Anderson is in business here.
Miss Dunn, who is daughter of the late
Raymond Dunn, long resident of this city,
and much esteemed, is very Beautiful girl
we'll known here and highly esteemed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15

The Standard Oil Company's stable at
this point was broken into SUNDAY night
and two horses taken therefrom and ridden
down the Winchester pike where they were
found next day.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
YirGinia Military Institute,
LEXINGTON. VA,

LEXINGTON, VA.
seth Year. State Military, Scientific and
Technical School. Thorough courses in gen
eral and applied Chemistry, and in Engineer
ing. Degrees conferred in course; Grad: ".
M. J., and Bachelor Science; in Post Grad
courses, Master Science, Civil Engineer. All
expenses, including clothing and 1ncidentals,
provided at an average rate of $3.50 per
month. exclusive OF outfit. New Cadets re-
port Sept. /. GEN. SCOTT SHIPP,
Jul l5-ot Superintendent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15

On July 7th. in Staunton, James E. Dia-
mond, and Miss Lizzie V. Barber, both OF
Augusta, we're married
On July Sth. in Staunton. by Rev. Dir. A.
N. Fraser, Eugene E. Black and Miss Alice
Doom. both of Augusta, were married.
On July 18th, at the resid ence Of Mr.. Jno.
FSnead. uncle Of the bride, in this county,
Mr.. Homer Rankin and Miss Bernie Strange
were married.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
Musical Entertainments.

A pleasant summer evening musical en-
tertainment will be given at Hebron church
next Tuesday evening. July Goth. An inter-
esting programme is assured. Doors open
at 1880 o'clock. Admission 2bc.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
Death Of Capt. M,tchelI c. LIlley.

From the columbus Evening IIooS VI
June 23rd, we clip the following:
Mitchell G. Lilley. (better knownas Cap
tain Lilley). born in the village OF Green
Vile, Augusta county, Va, July 49, 1919,
died in Columbus, Ohio, June %, 1897.
This brief and pathetic announcement
conveys no idea of the long upright life that
has closed. He was born in slave state,
his father being the owner of slaves and his
early years were passed amid scenes of hui
man degradation he held in. memory to his
last days end. That the memory Of his
childish years sOftened his sympathies for
the black race, an incident Of his late years
makes evident.
Losing his parents he removed from Vir-
ginia to Ohio when about ten years of age,
and with an aunt named Campbell settled
in Columbus in the year 1881. Here for &c
years, as youth as man he lived without a
foe. the friend of all.
For generation he stood at the head of
the NJ. q. Lilley Regalia company, one of
the greatest concerns of Its kind in the
world. He lived quiet. wholesome, I'M
pretentious life, and died wealthy man.
One brief incident illustrates his charac-
ter. After the war had passed few years.
he paid visit to the old Virginia home
There he found the old black man who more
than 80 years before, had as young man
rocked his cradle inhis fathers house, and
carried him in his arms about the planta-
ton singing negro melodies. He was old
and poor.
Hewas brought on to Columbus, little
cabin was built for him near the Lilley
homestead, where he lived until the age of
95, and died there two years ago, and was
buried by his benefactor and friend.
Mitchell e. Lilley was Democrat by in
stinct. The idea of equality was constitu-
tional with him. The arbitrary was hate
full to his sense. There was and is no juster,
nobler man. He lies at last helpless and
silent at the end of his long journey.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
B aSe B all.

The Lynchburg ball team which came. to
play our boys last week, and which our
boys found as warm as the weather, carried
away four out of five games. Waynesboro
came up Saturday and game full Of fun
was played. Staunton had only portion
of her regular nine out. and few rank out
siders were given trial, when it was dis
covered that the great players were mostly
outside the regular nine. A first baseman
was found who was -'perfect peach and
centre fielder who was a "hot tomala" and
Waynesboro wasn't in it. The score result
ed 9 to 5.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15

On July 9th, Ananias Thornton, departed
this life, aged SO years. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Freed at Mount Tabor
church, Of which he was member for many
years. Deceased was a brother Of Mrs. A.
A. Argenbright, of Staunton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
Attempt to Wreck a Train.

Two boys, John Talley, aged II. and
Brown Grayheart. aged 10, made an attempt
Saturday to wreck the Baltimore & Ohio
freight train from Harrisonburg due here at
1l.40 a. m. A crosstie was placed on the
tracks at the north end of cut one and a
half miles north Of Staunton, where there is
sharp curve, and stones, some the size of
a half bushel measure, at the south end of
the curve.
A rather heavy grade coming from Harri-
sonburg checked the speed of the train,
which struck the tie and showed it along the
track. The train was not derailed. Agent
Moffett Immediately investigated and later
sent man to watch. who saw the boys enter
the cut and overheard them discussing how
they had placed the instructions. The bows
were brought to town Saturday afternoon
and turned over to the county authorities.
When asked why they did it, they replied:
"Just for fun They were turned over to
their parents for their appearance in court
Monday. The railroad did not prosecute on
account of the youth of the boys. Their
fathers are industrious and worthy men who
live in the northern suburbs of the CITY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
ROANOKE COLLEGE COLI +,

Courses for Degrees, with Electives high
standard. Also Commercial and Preparatory
Courses. Library 10000 volumes. Working
Laboratory. Good morals and discipline. Six
churches-nO bar-rOoms. Healthful noun
tain climate. VERY MODERATE EXPENSES: may
be reduced below $150 for nine months fees,
board. &c) 45th year begins Sept. 18th. Cata-
logue free. Address JULIUS D. DREHER.
July l. President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
Lynchburg's Attorney.

In Lynchburg last week, the city council
undertook to elect city attorney. When
the vote was announced it was found that
Mr.. Randolph Harrison. brother. of Judge
Geo. M. and Mr.. Carter Harrison of this
city. had received eight votes, Mr.. N. e..
Manson seven votes, Mr.. Kean one vote, and
that one blank vote had been cast, and Mr..
Harrison was declared elected. 1t was not
noticed at the time that the number OF votes
was sixteen when there were only fifteen
members. Soon after adjournment seven
members told Mr.. Manson they had voted
for him and one had voted for Mr.. Kean,
and one had not voted at all This caused
sensation, as under those circumstances
there could be no election. Later, by a vote
of nine to six the council decided that there
had been no election. On ballot then
taken seven members voted for Mr.. Manson.
one voted for Mr.. Kean and one blank vote
was cast, the Harrison men refusing to
vote. There was no election, and the matter
was postponed for two weeks.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
This paper guarantees larger
circulation in Augusta county
than any Newspaper published.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
wEpp,nccARps

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
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Died near New Hope.

"Set your house in order. isaiah.
This was the text of the Rev. d. q. Flory,
who conducted the funeral services Of Mrs.
Leah s. Humbert. on Wednesday, 9TH inst,
at Middle River Church near New Hope.
Mr.. Flory's remarks on this occasion were
very appropriate. He said that the deceased
had, had her house set in order for over fifty
years, being consistent member of the Ger
man Baptist church for more than this
period.
Mrs. Humbert's memory is cherished in
the neighbourhood in which she lived as one
of most beautiful Christian character.
She bore her affection patiently and with
a loving trust in her Creator. Faithful to the
last hours Of her existence she passed quiet
ly to that bourn from whence no traveller
returns.
Deceased was the mother of Prof. I. S.
Humbert, of the Arkansas Deaf-mute Insti-
tute, formerly OF the D. D. and B. Institute
of this city.
The following gentlemen were pail bear
ers: Messrs. ID. M. Kerr, W. II. Moorman,
Rev. A. B. Early. James Palmer. Il. G.
Beard, and Robert Dickinson.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15

A meeting of the Board OF Visitors Of the
University of Va, took place at the Office OF
Patrick & Gordon in this city, Tuesday, when
q contract was awarded to K. F. Tucker, Of
New York city to complete the buildings
now in course Of erection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15

OF the cattle received 9s7 came from Vir0
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs-With much heavier re-
ceipts than last week, over 300 head, the
market has been active for both sheep and
lambs, with the quotations of MOndOy being
lib, and few extra at $40 per lib. Lambs
4Za5c per lib. and few extra at SIC per
Swine-There is no change since Monday
and prices are strong at the quotations rul-
ing then, viz: Westerns S4.10 per 100 lbs,
others So. 80 per 100 lbs.
Fresh Cows-The receipts have been quite
heavy and prices are off S. per head. Quo
tations Sl5a40 per head.
Calves-The market is very dull and
prices are Off ZaHc, ranging at 3a424c per
lb. and extra at SC per lib. Roughs are dull
at 50. 50a5 per head.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
Monday. July IL, 1897.
Swine-The arrivals this week are 10. 484
head, 1000 less than last week, but enough
for the trade which is slow, owing to the
extremely warm. close weather. Prices are
a shade higher. Western hogs sell at $4.10a
4.2O per 100 lbs gross. and others $3S0aa go
per 100 lbs gross.
Sheep and Lambs-The receipts are about
Is carloads, mostly lambs. Trade is slow
for both sheep and lambs. Sheep being
STEADY at Inc raC6S ruling ldSt Wt6k, dt 20
SIC per Id, and few extra at 33c. Lambs
4La5Ac per lb, and few extra shade
higher, being about nc lower.
Calves-Veals are dull and sell at 33a43c
per Id, being Na1zc lower. Roughs at $3a4
per head.
FURNISHED BY NEWTON & Co, LIVE Stock CON-
MISSION MERCHANTS JERSEY CITY, N. j..
NEW YORK. July L..
Total receipts yesterday and today, includ-
ing all local points. were 1854 beeyes, 354o
calves. II, 404 sheep and lambs. and 1855
hogs For the week ending Sunday, last;
II, 1877 beeves, las mich cows. S,O67 calves,
81, 566 sheep and lambs. 26,429 hogs, against
1O,416 beeves, 129 mich cows, 9, S39 calves,
81 ,12O sheep and lambs, ande GIL hogs the
week previous.
Shipments from this port the past week
were 2S13 beeves 55 sheep. 1887 quarters
of beef. against 1913 beeves, 1243 sheep and
II, 1913 quarters the week preceding. Private
cables received today from London and Liver
pool quoted American steers at 10a11c per
ID. dressed weight; American sheep at 1Oa12
per 10, dressed weight; American refrigerator
beef at 84a8sc.
Receipts OF beeyes, yesterday and today in
cluded. IS cars TO be sold, of which 81 cars
were at Jersey City. There was little if any
change in prices to be noted, but the market
ruled dull throughout under light inquiry
Poor to best native steers sold at $4.0Oa5. Is
per1OO lbs; stays and oxen at 80. 0Oa4.5O bulls
at 50 s5a3.5O: dry COWS at $2.0Oa3.5O.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
q Tiger Hay Rslls !!
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BAKER E. BROWNS.
jul ct

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, July LIST, 1897.
Eliza A. Shuey's Creditors,
VS..
Eliza A. Shuey's Admir-.
All persons interested in the above STYLED
cause now pending in the circuit court of Au-
gusta county, TAKE NOTICE, that pursuant
to decree of said court entered in said cause
May 26, 1897, shall at my office in Staunton,
Va. on
August 10, 1897,
proceed to take. state and settle the following
accounts:
l. A further account of the actings and do
ings of Chas. F. Bowman, administrator of
Eliza A. Shuey, decd.
Q. An account showing how the real and
personal fund in said cause should be distri-
butsd among the heirs of said Eliza A. Shuey,
decd.
3. What would be proper fee to be paid to
j. M Quarles for his professional services
rendered in tnstituting and prosecuting this
suit.
4. Any other matters deemed pertinent, etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner.
j. M. Quarles, p.q. jul sat
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
EDUCATIONAL.
MARY BALDWIN SEMINARY

STANTON, VA.
Term begins Sept. 1, 1897. Located in ohenan-
doah Valley OF Virginia. Unsurpassed climate
grounds and appointments. Board, ETC., with
full English course, $3.50 Music, Languages,
Eiocution, Art, Bookkeeping and Physical
Culture, extra. Pupils enter any time. For
Catalogue apply to
MARY BALDWIN SEMINARY.
Jul l5-6t Staunton, Va.
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WAN TED.

Old wrought scrap iron, Castings, old
Brass. Copper, Lead, Zinc, Pewter, old
Rubber Boots and Shoes, and Bones.
Highest cash price paid.
w. o. THOMAS, Agt.
105 N. Augusta ST., Staunton, Va.
jun 10-2m
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,l
July 8, 1897. (
Beef Cattle-The market shows no i'm
prOvement as to activity oyer that of last
week, and toward the close was very drag.
gy: Values were easier, about 7sc, as COM
paired with last week, though the extremes
snow no variation, but there were fewer
sales at and near the top quotations, and as
many at or near the lowest as last week.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as
follows
Best. Observation-Disclosures. 81 5000 rs
Generally rated first Quality.. 8 SOal4 Is
Medium or good fair quality. -. 2750@3 40
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Cows. ........... -. 20O@2 80
OF the cattle received 937 came from Vir-
xinia
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15
Confederate Stamps Wanted.

We want old Confederate stamps and en-
velOpeS OF all kinds. No U. S. stamps desired
For all stamps we buy we pay good prices and
promptly. Overhaul your old letters from 81
to rs and send US the Confederate stamps and
ton guaranteed. We are reliable stamp
house, bank reference. Send us your COnfed-
crate State stamps NOW.
T. g. HARBA UGH CO.,
jun A-3m+ Main St., CaSstOwn, Ohio.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-15

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn. Va. July lst, 1897.
J. A. Alexander Trustee,
vs..
Byers. j. W., ct ais.
and
John w. Paul,
VS..
j. W. Byers. ct ais.
All parties interested in the above styled
causes now pending in the circuit court for
the county of Augusta, TAKE NOTICE. that
pursuant to decree in said causes entered
May n, 1897, l shall at my office in Staunton,
Va, on
August 9Th, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report:
LIST. The debts OF Sam. j. ByerS in the legal
order of their priOrities.
Cd. shall also settle the accounts Of j. A.
Alexander. trustee for Sam'l Byers.
Sd. shall next proceed to make distribu-
ton OF the funds in the hands of said trustee
among those entitled thereto.
4th. Also any other matters deemed perth
nent, etc.
HENRY W. HOLT.
Commissioner.
Alexander g. Taylor, pq. jul S 1t
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-04
LANDED IN SAN J0SES JAIL.
Charles Lees Honeymoon With an
Oak and Widow Is hudey Ended
b. His Wife.

SAN JOSE CAL, Sept. 3.-Charles Lee
and Mrs. Katie Connell were arrested in
his city to-day on a charge preferred by
Mrs. Lee. Lee is a professional foot
racer and came to this coast from the
East about a year ago. Last Novembe
he met Mrs. Connell widow, in Oakland.
She passed as Lees wife, and few weeks
ago they went 10 Los Gatos to i've, Lee
failed to write regularly to his wife in the
East and her suspicious were aroused. A
month ago she came to California III
search of her faithless husband. She To-
Gated the couple at Los Gatos, and We ter
day went before Justice Beggs and charged
them with unlawfully cohabiting to-
gether.
Lee heard of the arrival of his wife and
he and the woman left before the warrant
could be served. The Sheriff's Office in
this city was communicated with, and to-
day they were arrested at the New York
Exchange Hotel by Deputy Sheriff Black.
Lee and the woman had registered as G..
H. Whitney and wife OF San francisco.
They were arraigned and their exami-
nations set for Sc eptemb ber 6. In default OF
$4,000 bail each they Will spend their time
in iaIl
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-04

are 35S as against 283 last year. This is a
gain of 12S, and there are many more STU
dents that have not yet arrived.
Not only is the freshman class large, but
1t is made up of very desirable lot of
students. AS President Jordan said to
The CALL CORES pondent, lit is an uncoE-
monty fne-looking class"
President Jordan is especially pleased
with the mum Der OF graduates from East
ern colleges who have come for post
graduate work. The following is list of
the colleges from which the graduates
have come: Harvard. 2; Cornell, l; Mari
eta, 3; Mount Holyoke, 1; Wellesley, 3 !;
Wisconsin, 1; Hastings College, New, /;
Drake University, Iowa, /; Hampton, Sgd
ney, Va, /.
In addition to these there is an unusual
number Of graduates from the East.
Kansas and Nebraska universities and
Oberlin are well represented, as is also the
University of Michigan.
This evening freshmen are out painting
favorite landmarks with their class num-
Der. Although some of the sophs are
aware OF what is going on they will prob
ably not attempt TO stop it, as the faculty
will not be any too generous with those
found taking part III rushes.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-04
A CODE f0R ALASKA.
The Criminui-Law Commission VIII
6egin Their Lo6ors With the
New Gold heQIon.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Sept. 3.-The
commission appointed to Codify the criml'
nallaws of the United S ates has been or
ganlzed and has entered upon the work
assigned II.
Letters have been sent to the various
Circuit and District judges and District
Attorneys of the United States for sugges-
tions in regard to the performance OF the
work.
The codifcation will not be actively
begun until answers nave been le elved
10 these letters. In the meantime II IS the
purpose OF the commission to formulate
criminal code for the Territory OF Alaska.
That Territory is at present without
criminal laws other than those of the
State of Oregon, which have been e1-
tended over Alaska, and which in some
cases are applicable and in other cases
are not. With the sudden increase OF
the population of that Territory and the
scra 10 BILE for gold that Is now going on,
proper criminal laws will be an absolute
necessity. Realizing this fact, the COM
mission will prepare and have ready Tor
presentation to Congress in December
code of laws drafted 10 suit conditions in
Alaska, and which, it is hoped, will re-
ceive early and favora BILE attention.