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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
pELoNA, va, June End, 1897.

BELONA, "a, June ZnU, 1881.
BY direction of the State Executive Com
mittee of the Populist party of Virginia.
which met in Richmond on May 9th, hele-
by issue a call for State convention OF the
Populist party, to be held in the city OF
Roanoke on the 2Sth of July, 1897, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for Gov
ernor, Lieut. Governor and Attorney Gen
eraI, and attending to, such other business
as may be brought before it. The represen-
tation will be the same as heretofore in
State convention. County and City Chair
men and others will see that each county
and city is fully represented as never before
has there been grander opportunity, fol
good to the party and people of Virginia.
| II. a. MULLER, u. IL. HOBsON,
| Secretary. Chr OF Ex- Com
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
aarn nurned.

Mt. CRAWFORD, June IA barn on the
premises OF J. J. Showalter, one-half mile
north Of Mt. Crawford station, was entirely
burned, together with its contents, last
night between 10 and II O'Clock. The
building was practically new one. having
been repaired and painted two years ago.
In it was lot of hay. farming implements,
a buggy and several sets of harness belong
ing to Chas. Sandy, a tenant. 1t is supposed
to have been caused by some one hunting in
the barn for grain, as some wheat had been
stolen from it several weeks ago. 1t was
insured for 81 100.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10

Yesterday was Confederate memorial
day. and despite the cloudy weather large
crowd was in attendance The procession,
headed by the Stonewafl Band and West
Augusta Guard, formed in front OF the
opera house with Capt. E. A. Fulcher chief
marshal, and proceeded to the cemetery.
The ceremonies there were opened with
PRAYER by Rev. F. j. Prettyman OF the
Methodist church, after which Hon. II. St.
Geo. Tucker introduced the speaker of the
occasion, Hon. W. r. Alexander of Win
chester. There was music by the band and
the decoration of the graves by the ladies'
The guards fired salute which closed the
proceedings
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET


Beef Cattle.-The receipts have not been
heavy this week, but they have been ample
for the slow demand prevailing. The quail
ity was not even as good as that OF last week
and consisted more largely of middle cattle
and common grades. Tops were less numer-
Gus. All grades were off 10a 15c, tops suf-
fering least. Prices of Beef Cattle this week
ranged as follows:
Generally rated first quality. 4 1924 40
Medium or good fair quality: 3lUg3 5U
Ordinary thin Steers, oxen ana
of the cattle received aii came from Tir-
ginia.
tive trade for both and lambs. The quota
tiOns given for both show no variation from
Mondays figures. Prices range as then:
For sheep 2a3slc per lib. and few extra at
&c per Id. Lambs 51za6c per lib gross.
Hogs.-NO Westerns are repored as on the
market. Others are very dull at S3.70a3.S5
per 100 lbs for heavy hogs, and $3.9Oa4 per
100 lbs gross for light weights.
Fresh COwS.-There is o heavy run ana
trade is very dull at about the rates ruling
last week: $15a40 per head, and few extra
at S45 per head.
Calves. There is an active trade reported
for veals at 511a6c per Id, an improvement
in values of 10 since Monday. ROughS
nominally at S4O6 per head.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARX EFT
Monday. June 7, 1897.
Swine.-The arrivals this week we're II 1927
head. Thereceipts number about ], 100 head
less than they did last week. The markets.
somewhat easier than it was then. Good
| light far Western hogs sell at 81. l0a4 10 per
100 lbs gross; others, lights, $585a4 per 100
lbs, and heavies $S.65a3.SO per 100 lbs gross.
The heavy weights are dull, while the
demand for lights is moderate.
Sheep and Lambs.-Sheep are dull of sale,
and there is a heavy run of them. Prices
are unchanged since last week. viz: Sheep
2a3slc per lib, and extra at 4c per lib. Lambs
are in moderate demand and are No lower,
selling at SIC per lib gross.
| Calves.-Veals are very slow of sale and
1zc lower, selling at 311a415c per Id. Roughs
nominally at S4a7 per head.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
syanor-RowIett.

Invitations have been issued to the mar
rage of Miss Frances Gill Rowlett to Ash
by r. Sydnor, which will be solemnlzed IN
81. Johns church. on Tuesday. June ID.
MI. Sydnor is emp! Dyed by the Chesapeake
& Ohio in its freight Office at this place ana
| is popular young man. Miss Rowlett IS
charming young lady of Richmond held IN
very high esteem.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
R.ducea Rates to Winchester

On account of the Firemen's State Conven-
ton at Winchester, Va, July to 8, the B. &
0. K. r. will sell round trip tickets from
Lexington, Pleasant Valley and intermediate
points On the Valley Division for all trains
July 5 to inclusive, valid for return passage
until July IL inclusive. Rate from Lexington
go; stauuton 1878; Pleasant Valley $780,
and correspondingly low rates from other
stations.
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Commissioners Sale
OF
A VALUABLE FApM

BY virtue OF decree rendered In the cause OF
John Rufus Admir- VS.. John Rufus devisaaa
and others, pending in the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county. we will proceed, on
Saturday, the 18th day of July, 1897,
in front of the court house In the city of Staun-
ton, to sell at public auction. that valuable
farm containing 1l5h acres, situated near
Sangersvtlle in Augusta county. OF which John
Ruff died seized and possessed.
Upon the following terms, to-wit: So much
in hand as will pay the costs of suit and sale,
and the remainder upon a credit OF one, Two.
and three years, from the date Of sale, the
purchaser giving bond with approved per
sonal security, and the title retained as ulti-
mate security.
NC. WATTS,
June lO-5ts Commissioners
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
New Advertisements.

Mr.. d. NJ. Kerr of near Laurel Hill, is
offering for sale privately small tract OF
improved farm land. containing about 81
acres. Full particulars given in his adver-
tisement which appears elsewhere in this
naDer
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
COMMANDMENTS Day.

Confederate day was celebrated last Sat-
urday at the fair grounds, and goodly
number of people assembled to see the
sports. The day was particularly pleasant
and the program was carried out as adyer-
tised. The Stonewall Band was present IL
the morning and the Blackford Band re-
NAMED throughout the day. The tourna
ment, the trap shooting, the pie eating, the
potato races, the sham battle and base
ball, took place, and each added greatly tc
the interest Of the occasion.
MI. Joseph Denny won the first honor 10
the tournament aud crowned Miss Mamie
Allen. John Watson, colored, won the pit
eating contest. Paul Cooper, colored, tbs
apple eating contest. and in the potato
race Lewis Hardin got first prize. and Shell
ton Powers second. In the ball game Rol
ler's school, the A. M. Academy, won by
comfortable score of u to 6. The shan
| battle was much enjoyed and the Old Con
feds as usual captured the finely equipped
blue coats. There was spinning jenny Of
the ground and the merry going round
the horses heightened the enjoyment OF tn
children.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10

President Mckinley and party, among
whom we're some of his cabinet, passed
through stauntoi yesterday afternoon Oh a
special train for the Nashville Exposition.
The Stonewall Band serenaded him While
his train remained here. A crowd assem-
bled to see the president, but it was not SC
large as the one that greeted VIM. }. Bryan
when be passed through some time ago
although much longer notice of it was
given. The party stopped at the Hot
Springs for day and night.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10

Two men j. H. Garden and E. j. Carroll
were last week arrested in Clifton Forge
and sent on to await action by the grand
jury. for forging the name Of Mr.. J. I.
Cribbens to two checks.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-06-10
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, 1897-06-10

This paper guarantees larger
circulation in Augusta county
than any Newspaper published.
The subscription list is open to
inspection.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-18
REEn,> GOOD WOk IL .

The triumph in conference of the sugar
schedule of the House over that OF the
Senate is triumph for Speaker Reed,
and he deserves full credit for the VIC
tory.
Reed is undoubtedly the smartest man
in the lot lie does not care 50 much
about the sugar schedule as it affects
the people, but he is wise politician,
and he knows that it would have been q
serious blow to the Republican party
if the Senate schedule had been adopted,
recognized as it Is as a measure for the
special benefit of the so-called Sugar
Trust"
Politics is Mr.. Reeds business, and he
understands his business thoroughly.
When the President called Congress to-
gether i'm extra session for the purpose
Of passing the tariff bill. Reed set his
people to work at once. and in short
order bill was prepared and put through
the House with a rush.
1t was then sent over TO the Senate
and the wrangle began. Reed sat by ana
waited, refusing 10 permit the House 10
transact any business of consequence un-
til the Senate should wind up on the
tariff bill.
Every day he said by his manner 10
the President and the Senate: "Gentie-
men. we are waiting on you"
When the bill finally got into conference
and the fight on the sugar schedule began
Reeds courage and back bone and good
sense were brought to bear. and the
Senate conferrees saw that they must
yield. and yield they did.
II was a fine piece Of work and MT
Reed will no doubt receive the thanks
of his party for saving 1t from a serious
blunder. as he will receive the thanks %
the business men of the whole country
for putting an end to the wrangle and,
opening the way for the early passagd
OF the BILL
1t is needless TO say that we do NOS
believe in this measure. but if it must
come. the sooner It is finally disposed OF
the better it will be for the general bust
| ness interest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-18
TuEY nnNtI MINDIT.

The so-called National Democrats"
have deserted the Democratic party. fe-
pudiated its candidates and denounced its
platform. Consequently their use o, the
title and designation Of "Democra." IS q
fraud upon its face-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The National Democrats repudiated the
platform Of the Chicago party. because
it was corrupted by un-Democratic de-
mands. Bat they have not repudiated the
principles of Democracy. They submit
the indianapolis platform as the embodi-
ment Of Jenersonian Democracy. and they
will forever stand by the doctrine as eI-
pressed in that paper.
They care nothing FOR the taunts OF the
Atlanta Constitution and papers like 1t.
The Sound Money Democrats know that
II they had swallowed the Chicago plat
form for the sake OF party regularity"
they would have met the fate Of Taylor
Ellyson, Of Richmond. and have been re-
viled and insulted with the charge that
they were insincere, and that they had
endorsed free silver for the hope Of re-
ward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-18

The people OF Nansemond have shown
by their acts that they are in favor or
reform and It Is to be hoped that other
counties and the cities. too, VIII follow
suit. and urge upon the State convention
al Roanoke the adoption Of measures
which will lead TO such reforms as are
needed for the relief Of the State.-Sui-
folk Herald.
II all the counties In the State had
spoken out as Nansemond has done, there
would be no question as to the action OF
the Legislature. It IS idle to say that
the Legislature has no respect for the
wishes Of the people. We believe that
each and every member OF that body
generally speaking. honestly endeayors
I'm good faith TO represent the sentiment Of
his constituency, and if they will but in
struct. the legislator is almost sure TO
obey.
Reform measures were passed by the
last Legislature. by which the State is
saving in criminal expenses not less
than $4,000 a year. so the Auditor Of
Public Accounts says. and other reforms
Of the same charater may be accomplish
ed with proper effort
But the various county and city con-
yentions that have been held Of late
seemed to regard free 81 yer as Of far
more consequence than State reforms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-18
SUNDAY. JULY IS. 1897.
MONDAYS MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Temple Chapter. Royal Arch Masons'
IIbertas Lodge Of Perfection. st. Adams
Hall.
pickett Camp. c. ". Central Hall
Syracuse Division No. 4. Uniform Rank.
X Of p, odd Fellows Hall.
Old Dominion Lodge. X. Of r., Lee Camp
Hall.
Jefferson Lodge. I. o. o. f.. odd-Fellows'
Hall
Richmond Lodge. l. o. o. f., Belvidere
Hall.
Anawan Tribe. I. o. r. NJ, Laube's Hall.
Indianola Tribe. 1. o. II. M, Toney
Hall.
Capital City Lodge. I. o. o. r.. Concordia
Hall.
Richmond Paper Hangers Union. Eagle
Hall
East-End Lodge, Golden Chain, Corcoran
Hall.
Richmond City Dental Society. wilkIn-
sons Hall.
VEST End W. C. 4. u. Y. NJ c. A. Par
lors.
r. Il. Lee Council. Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Jr.
o. u. a. NJ. Hall
Patrick Henry Council, Jr o. U. A. NJ,
Powhatan Hall.
Grove Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Good Tenn
plars' Hall.
Rescue Lodge, I. o. C. r. Gatewood's
Hall.
Charity Lodge. l. o. c. T.. Springfield
Han.
Myrtle Temple. I. o. C. r.. Pine-street
Baptist church.
McGin Union. Cathedral Hall.
Carpenters Union. Concordia Hall
Company +. First Regiment. Armory.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-18
THIsIs THE QUESTION,

The issue between the Index-Appeal
ard The Times is simply this: our con-
temporary said the other day, in sub
stance. that in the absence Of provi-
SIGN imposing a duty on all goods i'm
rorted on a certain date prior 10 the
passage Of the Dinglcy bill, owners of
goods thus imported would add the tariff
rate to the selling price and thus eX-
tort from the public a triblte which
would enrich them only and leave tho
Treasury as poor as ever.
TIE lndex-Appeal now contends that
this is an exceptional case. in no way
involving the principle II protection. 1t
also says that those persons who have
taken advantage Of the conditions ante
dating the proposed tariff bill are "un-
scrupulous sharks who prey upon the
people and TIE government alike lm
other worls. our contemporary believes
in the protection system, but condemns
those who take advantage Of conditions
incident to the passage Of the tariff bill
to swell their profits.
our position is quite the contrary. We
conlemn the system which makes ii pos
sible for any man to extort from the pubs
lie tribute which enriches him only and
leaves the Treasury as poor as ever
But. VIC are frank to say that when tho
law Of the land does make such things
possible. we cannot condemn as ''unscru-
pulous sharks" those who by forethousht
take advantage OF the opportunity thus
afforded by law to make money. 1t would
! be a beautiful exhibition Of philanthropy
If these importers should buy up large
stock of goods abroad before the tariff,
bill goes into effect. then give to the
people OF the country the benefits Of their
shrewd trade. But IN the commercial
world It would not be regarded as good
business. nor would It be regarded as
dishonest to sell the goods with the tarif'
profit added.
What does our friend think OF the case
| OF those VINO bought tea at high prices
| expecting tariff OF ten cents a pound
whereas there will be no tariff, and tea
has fallen? Were these men philan-
thropists or unwise spectators,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-18
THE car.wtrIEs OF INDIA.

one of the most remarkable instances
I'm history OF a succession OF calamities
Detailing n people, is that or lndia' WIN
in twelve months past.
First. there came a general drought ana
its consequent famine in every province
dependent upon rain for its harvest. This
famine brought millions TO death uoor'
and carried thousands upon thousa'ios
more through It's portals. Four miiiiohs
of persons now, more than uoupie 'he
population Of Virginia, are being Kept
alive by aims. The necessary conditiomj
for receiving aims have been 10 these
Hindoos, in many cases, worse 'hoh
death and they have persisted rather taan
lose their caste. illustrated papers have
given sickening pictures Of emaclated ma
tives who were the victims of starvation
a situation not yet wholly relieved.
Upon the heels of gaunt famine came
the Bubonic plague. or black death. the
most frightful OF all epidemics. and whole
villages were depopulated. The neces-
sary sanitary precautions TO prevent the
spread Of this frightful disease, were re-
garded by the natives as merely English
oppression and was resented by the Mus
sumen. who arose and attacked the po-
lice, and murdered in their tracks some OF
the sanitary agents Of the government.
A frightful complication was thus pre-
scented Of disease. religious fanaticism. ig-
norance and prejudice.
While these conditions were still pre-
vailing there came an earthquake which
literally obliterated the villages over
large territory Of country and annihilated
railroad for fifty miles. Thousands
upon Thousands Of persons were killed by
it. and it seemed as II the foundation of
nature itself was about to be removed.
This extraordinary combination Of dis
asters has not been without its political
effect. The agitator in India attributes
these disasters not to the closing Of the
mints against the coinage Of silver but
to the fact that Victoria, the Empress
Of India, is out Of favor with the High
er Powers and that she and her adj
ministration are objects Of contempt.
There has arisen therefore a feeling OF
great unrest in India. so that serious and
cogent steps are being taken to suppress
any nbelous or incendiary agitation.
1t is perhaps not improper to say that
many Of the conditions in this country
which have been traced to the suspension
Of the free coinage Of silver are just as
irrational and far drawn as the argument
of tho East Indians that pestilence. famine
and earthquake have come upon them
because the Queen is out Of favor with
the Higher Powers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-18
RICHMOND's BETTER WAY.

The story recently sent out from West
Point. Ala. giving the details of the
lynching Of Anthony Williams. a negro
for criminal assault is one of the most
revolving In the annals of Judge Lynch.
When the negro was caught. he had
been running from The vengeance Of the
mob for nearly three days. without food,
and. II is believed. without water. and he
was completely exhausted. In this condi-
ton he was marched with rope around
his neck a distance of eighteen miles TO
the town Of West Point. one thousand
men were present TO witness the final act
in the tragedy. Williams was asked if
he had anything 10 say, but whether ne
replied or not. nobody knows, for before
the question could be answered. one of
the crowd knocked him down and jumped
on him. This was the signal fo- gene
raj attack. and i'm a moment twenty men
were stamping him to death. Some Of
the men. we arc told. wanted TO burn him
first. but the more impatient ones decided
stamped him to death and then burned
his body.
The crime for which this negro was kill
ed was a most brutal one. but so far as
actual brutality goes. II was not more
so than that of the men who stamped the
life out OF him. II was brutality against
brutality, the offender in the first case
being an ignorant negro with low moral
instincts. while the offenders in the other
instance were white men OF good rails
ing.
We submit that this act was contrary
TO every principle of civilization much
less OF moral and statutory law. We do
not believe that brutality can be checked
by brutality. that lawlessness can be
checked by lawlessness. The whole af-
fair from beginning TO end is blot upon
the civilization OF the people of that com
munity.
We do not like 10 draw invidious distinc-
tions. especially where the comparison is
in favor Of our own people. But we
cannot refrain from calling attention 10
the difference between the conduct OF the
Alabama people concerned in this AFFAIR
and the conduct OF the people OF Rich
mond. towards a similar offence in this
community. Within few hours the
Richmond negro had made two attempts
at criminal assault. Through the good
work OF our detective force he was soon
arrested and brought to Jail lie had "a
preliminary hearing. and was sent on to
the grand jury. An indictment was found
against him at once and he is now being
tried by jury. with lawyer to defend
tim. and given every benefit OF the law.
Such is the difference between the rule
u the mob and tho rule OF law and or
Der
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-07-18
SUCCESS AEEKONTs THIN.

In the House debate on Friday over
tho test OF armor plate that
eminent Kansas statesman. Mr.. Jere
Simpson, declared his opinion that
those Shylocks who have com
bined 10 despoil our government by charg-
ing two prices for armor are now run
ming two war scares as means OF alarm
ing the people up to a state that Will
make them submit to the demands Of the
armor plate robbers. Jero referred TO the
complications between this country and
Japan over the proposed annexation Of
the Hawaiian Islands and TO those with
Spain over Cuban affairs.
The enmity Of some men towards those
who are successful In business is per-
fectly unintelligible thing to rational on
lockers. Simpson does not know whether
the Carnegie and Bethlehem Companies
mako exaggerated profits in selling armor
plate 10 the United States government at
$500 a ton or whether they do not. Nor
do we All that We know about the mat
ter 10 that We had rather see the govern
ment slightly mulcted In purchasing its
armor plate than to see II create a vast
plant for the manufacture Of armor plate
at an enormous cost that would be prac-