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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
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BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKELL
February II, 1897. 4
Beef Cattle-The market has not been &C.
tive, but about steady. A large number of
the cattle were sold yesterday, which affect
the markets activity tO-day. Prices ruled
for the better grades at about the same figures
as last week, while common grades were q
shade easier. Prices of Beef Cattle this
week ranged as follows:
kGenerally rated first Qualtty...... 1904 40
Medium or good fair quality. 30093 30
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
OF the scattie received 6a came from Viz
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs.-The market is very
slew, showing no improvement in that re-
gard over Monday, and values rules at about
lambs on the market than there were then.
Prices of sheep at 2a314c per lb. and few
extra shade higher. Lambs 311a4a4c per
lib, and few extra at SC per Id.
Swine.-There is no change in prices since
Monday and they are steady at the prices
others. light. SO 7Oa3 80 per 100 lbs, and
heavies So 5Oa5 20 per 100 lbs gross.
Fresh COwS.-ValueS are unchanged since
last week, and there being a few better COWS
on the market extreme tops are quoted at
higher figures. Prices S15a4O per head, and
few extra at $50 per head.
Calves-Veals are very dull and prices re-
main unchanged, viz: 4a6c per lib.
FURNISHED BY NEWTON & Co, LIVE Stock Con-
MISSION MERCHANTS JERSEY Cry, N. ].
New YORK, Feb. Is.
Total receipts yesterday and today. includ-
ing all local points,. were 3709 beeves, 1161
calves. II, $50 sheep and lambs. and 1885
hogs. For the week ending Sunday, last;
1893 beeves, 218 mich cows. 2572 calves,
q ,035 sheep and lambs. "a, III hogs against
1888 beeves, 153 mich cows, 213S calves,
"a, 1852 sheep and lambs. and 1862 hogs the
week previous.
Shipments from this port the past week
were 2035 beeyes, 1910 sheep. IL. lob quarters
of beef against 1850 beeves 1712 sheep, and
5000 quarters the week preceding. Private
cables received today from London and Liver
pool quoted American steers at 101a113c per
ID. dressed weight American sheep at Sa9c
per ID, dressed weight; American refrigerator
beef at 9a9sc.
Receipts OF beeyes, yesterday and today in
cluded 81 cars TO be sold, of which 81 cars
were at Jersey City. With moderate supplies
and fair inquiry, the market opened steady
all around, closing quiet, but with full
clearance of the yards. Poorest to best
native steers sold at 81. 15a5.00 per 100 lbs;
stays and oxen at g. 4Oa4 5O bulls at $2.55a
BIS; dry cows at 81. 673a3.3O.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Spring Hill.

SPRING HILL, Feb. 15.--John WinegorG
OF Moscow, has moved with bis family te
our town.
Mrs. S. B. Leaper who has been sick fol
some time, is no better.
Erasmus Swink is at this writing very low
with grip.
There are thirty-ei eight cases of measles in
our town, mostly confined to children. and
quite number of cases of grip, principally
amongst old people.
Mrs. j. T. Ewing has been confined to the
house for some time with grip.
j. W. Wriggle who has been sick for two
months, is, we are glad to note, able to be
out again.
DIR. Frank Neff of Bridgewater, was on
| our streets last week, the doctor reports
business lively in his line.
S. e. Slower and wife of Spring Greek
were in our town on the 18th. Mr.. S. says
business is on the advance in his section.
Capt. j. N. Slower and daughter, Miss
Sallie, were the guests of our toWnSman, j
T. Ewing, last week. The captain is in MS
18th year, and is looking better than We
have seen him for some time.
Our town is to have phone line in the
near future to connect with Staunton ani
all the outside world.
Our merchants report business better. Tit
egg trade is the staple currency just now
but later on young chickens Will be th'
principal article Of commerce.
Quite a number of our boys are making
arrangements to attend the Inauguration
some to see Grover, others the new boss.
| VIM. Brunt, who has been visiting in on
community for the past month, left on tn
10th, for his home in Mississippi.
| Rev P. II. Whisner, P. E. of the M. g
Church, South, preached to our people OF
last Sunday two very able sermons.
James Brown of Anderson. was in tow
on Sunday.
Our school, which has boon very large
only had about eight scholars last week o.
| account of measles.
| j. W. Wriggle who owns farm adjoining
our town, has shipped over ton of dresse'
turkeys to Philadelphia this winter.
As the number of young lambs increase
every other man you meet wants to know
how many you will have to go away the Is
OF June and what will buy them. Som
have sold for &c, others &c, and some wait
ing to get &C. when the tariff is put on.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18

TROUBLE AT BASIC.
Wednesday of last week Basic 9
was stirred hv tne arrest of s
Marriage Anniversary.

ARBoR HILL.-A delightful evening was
spent On Tuesday, End, at the hospitable
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Palmer.
1t being the occasion of the first anniver-
sary of their marriage notwithstanding the
bad weather of the End. 81 persons were
present. An elegant supper was served,
and full justice done there to. After which
we had games and charades. one bundle
game was a ''guesser"-the first prize was
won by Mrs. W. A. McComb, the ''booby"
prize by e. p. Rosen. At late hour we all
left wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer a long
and happy life and that we may spend many
more pleasant, ends with them. Among
those present, were Mrs. Palmer's sister,
Miss Kate Fitch, and her niece, Miss Mamie
Hail.. j. N. P.
February 9TH 1897
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Personal.

Miss Alice Patteson Of Augusta Springs,
is spending several weeks with friends in
Richmond.
Mr.. Henry Witt of Baltimore. has been
in the city on visit to his father, for some
days.
Chas. F. lesser and Geo. W. Todd have
gone to Newport News to open a bakery
there.
Capt. Warren S. Lurty is being talked OF
as the Republican candidate for Governor
this fall.
Father W. CASTOR Payne who is the assis-
tant of Father McVerry of st. Francis
Catholic church in this city, has been as
signed to missionary work, and last week
went to Highland county where he has been
holding services for a week.
Maj H. M. Bell suffered a slight stroke
of appoplexy on Wednesday of last week,
but in the course of an hour OF so regalned
consciousness, and has remained so ever
since He is still confined to his bed. His
with him.
VIM. F. Kerr, son of John S. Kerr, left
on the west bound vestibule train Tuesday
night of last week for Keokuk county, Iowo.
The young man is noted for his habits OF
industry and will be very much missed in
his fathers home. He may also visit sew
eral other Western States. He will have
the SPECTATOR AND INDICATOR sent to his
address as soon as he becomes settled.
Mr.. A. e. Braxton who went with the
daughters of his uncle, Allen I. Caperton.
who were at Mrs. Stualt's school, to the
home of Mr.. Caperton at Union, W. Va,
whittier they had been called by the dam
gerous and it was supposed fatal illness Of
Mr.. Caperton's son, little boy of about s
years of age, returned on Saturday. The
little boys condition changed for the better
shortly after his arrival, and hopes are now
entertained Of his recovery He has pneu-
monia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
2,st Annual Convention Y. N. G. 4.


The Twenty-first Annual Convention OF
Young Mems Christian Associations OF II
ginia will be held in the city OF PETERSBURG
February 24-2s, inclusive.
The programme will be especially strong
The following well known Christian work
ers will be present and take part: Dr. u
I. Scofield of Mortified, Mass, will con
duct five special Bible studies; addresses
will be given by Rev. Geo. Cooper, u. u.
of the First Baptist church, klchhono
Evangelist Weston r. Gales OF Roanoke
Prof. W. W. Smith, President OF kanooipl
Macon College, F. S. Brockman, Colleee
Secretary of the International Committee
E. l.. Hamilton, Railroad Secretary OF TN
International Committee, Rev. K. >. NC
Bryde, Chairman of College Committee
Lexington.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18

Ship. Judge William Mclaughlin, Col
John NJ Brooke. Prof. A. L. Nelson, Col
James X. Edm ondson, Prof. David G. Hum
phreys. Col. Beverly Tucker, Messrs. Johr
L. Campbell, W. NJ. Paxton, S. H. Letcher
T. S. White and Hon. William A. Anderson
The active pallbearers were the following
university students: Messrs. VIM. R. Nance
Hugh NJ Mcllhany, Hampton H. Wayt, AT
thur b. Lafar, Geo. e. Powell, Bryan Con
rad. Charles j. Faulkner and Edward N
Wilson. The special escort consisted Of
Profs. Charles A. Graves and John W
Davis, of the law school of the university :.
Rev. DR.. Thornton P. Whaling, pastor OF
the Presbyterian church. read a selection
from Revelations, at the conclusion OF
university, gave out the hymn. chow Firm
a Foundation" which beng sang was fol
lowed by an eulogy by DR.. Quarles. in
which he said: 1.-The country has lost the
interpreter of the constitution, Virginia, q
wise statesman and Washington and Lee
University a professor beloved by his col
legians and students, and Lexington be.
loved and honored citizen"
After the conclusion of the services the
covering of the ca sket was removed and the
public allowed to look for the last time up
on the remains. which were viewed by a
large number, who passed in and out of the
church in line The body remained in the
church in the care Of special detail OF
students until 8 o'clock Tuesday morning.
at which time it was taken by special train
to Winchester, where the interment took
place. Besides the family the remains were
accompanied by the faculty of the univer-
sity. students and citizens of the town.
Stops were made along the route to allow
others to go with the funeral train,
All places of business were closed and
business suspended during the services.
kilograms Of coincidence were received from
all parts Of the United States. The floral
tributes were numerous and beautiful
The Staunton Alumni of Washington and
Lee University, held meeting Monday.
Judge Lyman Chalkley presiding, and
adopted appropriate resolutions. A delega-
ton of nine was chosen to accompany the
remains to Winchester.
At ten O'Clock a. m. on Tuesday, the fu-
neral train passed Staunton for Winchester
carrying the family and friends and num-
Der of persons from the city, bearded it here,
and others at other points and went with the
funeral party.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Death OIL. B. Giles.

The sudnen death of Mr. 1. B. Giles, a
we'll known and highly respected citizen of
Basic City, very unexpectedly occurred Sat
urday evening at about 8 o'clock. Early
Friday morning Mr.. Giles wentdown to the
sitting-room to start a fire. In a short time
Mrs. Giles followed and found him lying on
the floor paralyzed and in an unconscious
condition. Later in the day he seemed tC
rally somewhat, but on Saturday he relapsed
again and died about clock.
The deceased came from Eastern Shore
Maryland.-Valley Herald
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
ALady Fatally burned.

Mrs. Jennings. widow of Mrs. Henry Jen-
nings, living at Edinburg. Shenandoah
county, was horribly and fatally burned
last Wednesday. She was alone in the
kitchen, and a neighbor hearing her cries,
went to her assistance. and the fire was ex-
tinguished as soon as possible, but too late
to save Mrs. jennings life, as she was
burned almost to crisp from her waist to
her feet. She was burned about O'Clock
in the afternoon, and died after suffering
terrible agony at 9 o'clock that night. THAR
risonhIlrg Free Press
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Program of the Westminster Celebration
at Staunton, Va.

We give below the complete program fol
the Westminster Assembly, to be held here
in April by the two Presbyterian churches
of this city. A glance at the speakers and
preachers named will show them to be
among the most distinguished ministers and
elders in the Presbyterian church. The
program will be of interest to all our Pres
byterian readers especially:
THURSDAY, APRIL 10Th.
Eyening-Address by the Rev. H. A.
White, d. d., of Lexington, Va. Subject
s'The Political and Ecclesiastical Condi-
lions which led to the calling of the West
minister Assembly.
FRIDAY, APRIL 30th.
Morning-Address by the Rev. T. g. John
son, d. D.. of Hampden Sidney, Va. Sub
| iect: 1.-THE Personnel of the Westminster
Assembly; its Intellectual and Moral
Character as Compared with that of any of
| the Great Creed-making Bodies of the Past. "
Afternoon-Address by the Rev. Geo. W
Finley, d. d., of Fishersville, Va. Subject:
| s'The Doctrines Of Calvinism in Notable
Revivals of Religion" Address by the
Hon. j. A. Waddell of Staunton, Subject:
| s'The Shorter Catechsm." Poem by the
Rev. R. A. Lapsley Of Greenville, Va. Sub
| ject "The First Generation Raised on the
Shorter Catechism." Address by the Rev.
Thornton Whaling, D. d., of Lexington, Va.
Evening-Reception by the ladies in the
Lecture Room Of the First church.
SATURDAY, MAY 1sT.
Morning-Address by Maj. T. j. Kirkpat-
rick, of Lynchburg, Va. Subject: 1.-The
Catholic Spirit of the Presbyterian church.
Afteruoon-Address by the Rev. F. j.
Brooke, Of Harrisonburg, Va Subject
"Calyinism and the Masses" Address by
'Msj Jed Hotchkiss, OF Stanton. Subject
."The Influence of the Westminster Assem-
bly, on Education Address by the Rev. A,
R. Cooke. D. D., Of Waynesboro, Va. Sub
ject: "Calyinism and Foreign Missions"
Eyening-Address by the Rev. T. R. Beat
tie, d. D., Of Louisville, KY. Subject:
THE Influence of the Westminster Symbols
on Civil and Religious Liberty"
SUNDAY, MAY 2ND.
| Morning-Sermon by the Rev. &. B.
Strickler, d. D., of Hampden Sidney, Va
Subject: presbyterian Doctrines"
| AfternOon-A Sabbath-school mass meet.
ing Addresses. Presentation of the Cen
trail Presbyterian Souvenir Certificates te
all persons of any age in Augusta county
who have ever recited the Shorter Cate
chism.
Evening-Sermon by the Rev. Moses D
Hoge, d. D., of Richmond, Va. Subject
THE Ethical Results of a Belief in Calvin
ism as Shown in the Character of Men and
Communities"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Death of w. 3. conneII.

Mr.. VIM. u. Cennell, who has been in de-
Ginning health for some time, died at his
residence in this city on the 18th inst, and
was buried fran the. Second Presbyterian
church on Friday, the 18th, at o'clock, by
the Rev. j. NJ. Wells officiating.
The pall-bearers were
AcTIvE-O. H. Powell, j. M. Hanger, S.
P. Mann, E. NJ. Hannah. A. Y. Pfifferling
and Charles Hunter, representing K. A. E.
10.
HoNoRARY-John Lovegrove. Hanson
Chittum. Haywood T. Bayliss, Il. P. Bell
Jr.. and Thomas Addison Bell.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Waypesboro.

Mrs. A. W. Morris, who has been visiting
in Baltimore for some time, has returned to
her home.
The Misses Goodloe, of Alton, are visiting
| friends here.
| Miss Mamie Smith, daughter of the late
B. F. Smith, has gone to Baltimore to enter
Johns Hopkins Hospital to take instruction
as a nurse to which profession she will de-
vote herself.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Death Of Mrs. Sarah Earman.

Mrs. Sarah Ann Earman, widow of the,
late John Earman, died Wednesday of last
week near Peach Grove, Rockingham coun-
ty. She was daughter of Samuel W Cham
dler. deceased, and was held in high esteem
by many friends and neighbors. She leaves
three children, two of whom are married.
Her death occurred on her 4Sth birthday
Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
The Right Cody rhis Time.

Last week we noticed that the friends in
this city of Harry Coleman, who died in the
Colored Insane Asylum at Petersburg, had
received the wrong body. The body sent by
mistake was return and the right body came,
and was buried last Friday. The trouble
is explained by the fact that the body OF
Colemanihad been buried, and in disinterrine
it mistake as to the grave was made.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Death Of Mrs. .iee,nbo,nam

Mrs. Maggie Higginbotham, wife of j. W.
Higginbotham. died Thursday morning, 18th
inst, at Bryant in Nelson county, at the
home OF her mother. Her body reached
Staunton Saturday afternoon on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio $3.50 p m. train, and was at
once conveyed to Thornrose cemetery for in
terment Rev. NJ. l.. Wood con ucted the
funeral services
MI. and Mrs. Higginbotham were former
Iy residents of Staunton, but went to Mel
son on account of the health of Mrs. Higgin
bntham. Both were members of the Baptist
church here. She was woman of sweet
Christian character.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Death Of Tnurston pollard.

Thurston r. Pollard, a we'll known resi-
dent of Dayton, died at the home of his
mother in that town on "Wednesday, Febru
airy 3rd. He was 81 years of age and un
married. He had suffered for some tint
with consumption and his death was no
ur,111 unexpected, roecteea to his friends. He was black
smith by trade and worked for some time a
Basic City. Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
In the Hastings Court last Week.

Mrs. Kate Burns qualified as admins
tratrix of the estate of her late husband,
John Burns.
The bar and retail liquor license in the
name of John Burns & Bro. was transferred
to ThOs. P MahOney.
Turner K. Hackman qualified as admin
istrator of his late partner, W. E. Craig
deceased.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Lectures.

Miss Frances H. Ensign will deliver two
lectures in the Auditorium Of the Y. M. &.
A. for the benefit of the Young Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. Tonight her
lecture will be accompanied by Stereopti-
con Views, and tomorrow friday night
without them.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18

Governor Bradley. of Kentucky. has
fixed Saturday, March 20. as the date
for the execution of Jackson and Wall
ing the Pearl BRYAN murderers.
The Merchants National Bank of
Jacksonville, Fla, closed its doors
Monday morning. Capital 100000.
John l. Marvin is presi dent and Fl. T.
Bays, cashier.
Mrs. Harriet s. Anderson wa award
ed damages to the amount of 5000
against Henry and W. J. Bergling, in
Washington. Monday. Mrs. Anderson
was knocked down and injured by a
dog belonging to these parties.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
New Advertisements.

Switzer & Grubert. the jewellers, who are
opening a-fine stock in the new Marquis
building announce their approaching open.
Ing to the public elsewhere in to days SPEC.
TAToR and INDICATOR. Their store room
is receiving the finishing touches in guild
ing and fresco work and will be complete
in day or two. The work and furnishing
is very handsome and will harmonic in
excellent taste with the wares to be exhi-
bited.
sCEREsoTA is patent flour made at Min
neapolis from the choicest varieties of hard
spring wheat carefully selected for this spe.
cial purpose 1t is the highest product of
modern milling science and is unequalled in
all desirable bread making qualities. This
flour is sold exclusively by Messrs. J. A.
Fauver & Co.. grocers, SO and So South Au-
gusta ST., this city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
President Of washington and Lee

The board of trustees of Washington ano
Lee University met on the 18th, ana unanl'
mously elected Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, fose
master General, President of the UNIVERSITY
It is said that a committee from the boaro
visited Mr.. Wilson soon after the reslgha
ton of President Lee and that he expressed
himself as being willing to accept the posi-
ton. He will enter upon the duties as presi
dent Jnly 1st.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
c. d o. Excursion to Washington
for the lnauguration.

The q. s. o. Ry will sell excursion tick
cts to Washington, ID. G., on March l, 2,
and 4, good until March s, inclusive, fol
$4.55 for the round trip. from Staunten
This is the only line running to Washington
without change of cars. For further infor'
nation call on or address Jas. Ker, Jr.
Ticket Agent, G. & O. Ry. Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
An IMPORTANT DIFFERENCES.

TIE make it apparent to thousands. who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
fected with any disease, bu. that the system
simply needs cleansing, is TO bring comfort
home to their hearts, as costive condition
is easily cured by using Syrup of Fig. Man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Go.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18

Mrs. Walter Guthrie, who was Miss Lille
Gilkeson, of Thinking Spring in this county,
died at her husbands home at Port Gibson,
Mississippi on Tuesday of last week, and
on Thursday her remains were brought to
| Thinking Spring and on Friday buried there.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
reIephone system AT Once

Mr.. N. g. Watts and Mr.. Thomas Burwell
of Staunton, spent Tuesday in Lexington
getting subscribers for the telephone system.
They listed thirty five names and expect to
begin arrangements at once to erect the tele-
phone bridge News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18

The ladies of the Second Presbyterian
church viii. give dinner next Monday,
court day, in the Burns Building on South
Augusta street, for the benefit of the church.
Oysters speciality.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18

This paper guarantees a larger cir
culation in Augusta county than any
Newspaper published. The subscrip
tion list is open to inspection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
WEDDING CARDS

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
4 for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
Low Rates to Washington for the
Inauguration.

For the Inauguration of President elect
Mckinley, the b. & o. r. L. will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Washington from all
points on the Valley Division, south of
Harrisonburg, for all trains March l. 2, 3,
and all trains on the morning of the 4th, at
reduced rates, valid for return trip until
March 8, inclusive.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-02-18
stop-over Privilege at Washington.

A ten day stop-over at Washington, d. C.,
is now granted on all through tickets be-
tween the East and West, via Baltimore &
Ohio r. r. Stop-over will also be granted
on the return journey made on round trip
tickets, within the final limit of sn"h tick
cts, but not exceeding ten days. Passengers
will deposit their tickets with the Ticket
Agent at b. & 0. r. K. Station in Washing
ton, who will retain them until the journey
rs to be resumed, when they will be made
good for continuous passage to-,destinatiOn
by extension or exchange. This arrange
ment will be doubtless be greatly appreciat-
ed by the travelling public because it will
permit the holders of through tickets to
make brief visit to the National Capital
without additiOnal.for railroad fare