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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-06-09
he rs EXPECTED TO JOIN THE
BRONOH0S AT AUSTIN.
Mike U'Oonnor Gives Our Side Of The
H~ouston-San Antonio Game he
suits Of Other Games.
RESULTS

Yesterdays RESULTS.
At Houston-San Antonio II, Hous-,
ton 9.
At Galveston-Galveston IL, Austin
l.
At Paris-Paris 5, Dallas 3.
At Denison-Fort Worth 4, Denison
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Wlllson-lIo1etr.

On Wednesday morning at 1890 at Trini
ty Episcopal church in this city. Mr.. Gilpir
Wilson and Mrs. Annie Bell Liggett wer.
married, the Rev. W. Q. Hullihen, Rector
Of the church, performing the ceremony
One hour before the nuptials were cele
brated the church begun to fill with rela
tives and friends of the contracting parties,
and by the time for the ceremony to begin
a large audience had filled the church. The
bride was led to the chancel by her father
Maj H. NJ. Bell. and the groom met he1
there in company with his brother Samuel
Wilson who acted as best man. The bride
looked remarkably well and wore tailor
made suit of gray with hat and gloves
to match and carried large bouquet of
Marchal Neil roses. The groom was in q
travelling suit. The ushers who were
Messrs. Murray Hileary. Fitzhugh Elder,
7. b. Absolute, ]. Mod. McCue, DR., j. M.
Morrison and Benjamin Sites. preceded the
bride, and stood on each side whilst the
vows were being pronounced. The church
was handsomely decorated and as the bride
entered. the deep tones of the organ pealed
forth the wedding march. The ceremony
was that usually employed in Episcopal
churches and at its close after receiving the
congratulations of the minister, the bridal
couple followed by the ushers left the
chnrch by the opposite aisle from which the
bride had entered, and we're driven at once
to the station Of the Z. & o. Ry. where they
on a northern trip. On their re-
turn they will reside in Staunton where Mr..
Wilson is in business, being a member of
the firm of Wilson Bros. Druggists.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
D. D. and 3. inst,tutIon.

The Board of the d. d. & B. Institution
met on Tuesday subject to the call Of the
Pres ident. ALI the members we're present
except Gen. Hundley. Maj. j. N. Stubs
was reelected president, and r. E. r. Mel
son Secretary. Hon. addison Maupin and
r. s. Turk were reelected members of the
executive committee. fine election of a per-
son to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Mr.. belong. teacher Of the higher deaf
mute class was postponed until June The
board decided to employ an additional
teacher who must be master of the sign
language. and able to teach articulation.
The arrangement OF the classes as they now
stand was approved and the chair and
broom depa rtments Were consolidated I'M
der the management If Mr.. Shreve.
Other routine business was gone through
with
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
The SAINT II. Bell House Burned.

The Sam'I II. Bell House Burned.
On Monday last the mansion house and
barn of Sam'l H. Bell, near Swoope, was
burned, together with other out build
ings. Mr.. Bell, who has spent the winter
in Staunton, had returned to take up his
residence there few days ago. He thinks
the fire was caused by spark from the
chimney. The house was built by his
grandfather and was for many years the
home of his uncle, Sam'l H. Bell, after
whom the present owner was named. 1t
was we'll built brick house. one of the
most substantial in the county, and the loss
is quite heavy. but the property was parti-
ally insured. The sparks were carried to
the farm of Adam Baylor, three miles
away, which is known to older people as the
James Gilkeson place. Little of the furni-
ture was saved, but no stock was burned in
the barn. The fire occurred about o'clock
in the afternoon.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22

DIR. J. Shelton Horsely, at one time prac
Using physician here. but now Of New York
has been visiting here for few days.
Hon. Jas. L. Gordon, of New York. has
been spending some days with his brother,
A. e. Gordon in this city.
Frank L. Woodruff, who has long been
with the Bell Telephone Co. here, has been
transferred to Wilmington, N. q.
Mr.. John A. Noon has Withdrawn from
the contest for postmaster of this city and
the field now seems clear for Maj. s. NJ.
Yost Mr.sNoon may be getting ready for
the race four years hence, as he was said to
be the first to shake hands with Hon. VIM.
J. Bryan when he arrived in Staunton last
week,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Arrested on charge Of Murder

Two weeks ago colored woman. who had
been badly burned, was taken from the
house of Lizzie johnson on Christians creek
about three miles from Staunton, to the
county aims house.. She died of her burns
the day after reaching the aims house. Sus-
picion was reused and Monday Lizzie
Thompson. young c0lOred girl, was arrest
ed and lodged Monday night in the Staun-
ton jail.
1t is charged that while the woman who
was burned was setting before the fire, the
Thompson girl lighted piece of paper and
ignited the old woman's dress. The fire not
starting at the first attempt she took Sec
ond piece and succeeded in setting fire to her
dress. finally helping to extinguished the
flames after the old woman was seriously
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Bosserman-Burruss.

Yesterday afternoon at 6:l5 O'Clock at the
Baptist church Miss Helen F. Burruss,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. M. BurrusS Of
the Western State hospital was married to
Walker l.. Bosserman Of near MiddlebrOok.
Rev. NJ. L. Wood, pastor of the church,
emory reception was rendered the bridal
couple by the parents of the bride. and also
the groom's parents rendered them recep-
ton, after which they took the e. & o. vest
bound train for Kentucky where they will
spend some days visiting relatives. They
will return to Virginia and make their
home near Middlebr0Ok.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Mr. Hoee for rreaaurer.

Arista Hoge, Esq.,. has been declared the
nominee of the democratic party Of this
city for the Office Of Treasurer, the same
Office he has held for number Of years. Mr.
Hoge has no opposition for the position. II
would be impossible to find a more efficient
officer, more obliging person, and a more
honorable and high minded gentleman.
With an Office filled as he has filled this
office there can generally be no rival can
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
April 15 1897. {
Beef Cattle-The market has been strong
this week and fairly active at an improve
ment of 15a20c over the values reported last
week. The quality scarcely averaged up to
that OF last weeks offerings, tops being,
though enough for the demand, not quite as
numerous as they were last week. Prices of
Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Generally rated first qualify. 4ssS4 IS
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
OF the cattle received las came from Viz r.
ginia.
Sheep and Lambs-The market for both
sheep and lambs is strong at the prices ruling
on Monday except for spring lambs, which
and clipped do at 3a4sc per ID. Fall lambs
sell at 4a5ac per lib, and spring lambs sell at
7a8c per ID.
Hogs-The market is steady at the figures
quoted on ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $4a4 so per 100
lbs, and near by at $4.2Oa4.35 per 100 lbs
gross
Fresh Cows-There has been a fair trade
in cows at $20a45 per head.
Calves-Veals are stronger at the prices ruiz
ing on Monday, 4a5c per Id. Roughs nomi-
nally at s5a5 so per head.
FURNISHED BY NEWTON & Co, LIVE Stock Con-
MISSION MERCHANTS, JERSEY CRY, N. J.
New YORK, April 10.
Total receipts yesterday and today, includ
ing all local points, were 1899 beeyes, 5212
calves. 1880 sheep and lambs. and 1869
hogs. For the week ending Sunday, last;
8.872 beeves, 1872 mich cows. 1884 calves,
e, 40 sheep and lambs, %. 515 hogs, against
9.911 beeves, 210 mich cows, 1892 calves,
q, O97 sheep and lambs and 3O,835 hogs the
week previous.
Shipments from this port the past week
were 1923 beeves, l406 sheep. 1905 quarters
OF beef. against 1743 beeves, 1125 sheep, and
9, 299 quarters the week preceding. Private
cables received today from London and Liver
pool quoted American steers at 104a114c per
ID. dressed weight; American sheep at 1Oaa1344
per ID, dressed weight; American refrigerator
beef at 9aa1Oc
Receipts OF beeyes, yesterday and today in
cluded II cars 10 be sold, of which Is cars
were at Jersey City. The demand again to-
day was very limited and the trading quiet
throughout, the market closing lower than
on Friday last. Nothing was carried oyer
Poor to best native steers sold at S45Oa5.05
perlOO lbs; stays and oxen at 81 75a4.25; bulls
at $29Oa3 49, drv cows at s1.8Oa3. 40.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
wAYNEsBORO NEWS.

We don't claim that General Prosperity
has reached our town yet exactly, but whel
one looks at the work going on all arount
US it does seem that his advance agents have
at least gotten here. The W. J. 10th Stove
20. have nearly completed one addition t.
their immense works,-a building 30 by A
feet, and now have under way huge struc
ture so by $50 feet, two stories high The
latter. l understand, is to hold the greatly
increasing output of the factory preparatory
to shipping, as we'll as for stock to be kept
on hand. This, like many Of our other in
dustries, is doing great deal towards max
| ing Waynesboro that important manufac-
turing city she is surely destined to become.
Our Chautauqua is no longer chimerial.
Mr.. w. N. Fishburne. who is working it up.
has secured the State Normal, which will
meet. perhaps, some time in July. Another
feature which will prove possibly the most
attractive of all, is almost secured. but l
am not at liberty just now to name it,
hope, however, to give it to your readers
soon.
Rev. Mr.. Howe. of Dayton. Va. who was
here visiting his daughter, Mrs. Jno. N.
Michael, Of East Main street, left for his
home on last Thursday.
It is understood here that Mr.. Jas. Craig
will be our next postmaster. Mr.. Craig
will. no doubt, make good postmaster, as
he has the Intelligence. as we'll as the gen.
eral capacity requisite in such an Office I
also understand that our retiring P. M, Mr..
R. 6. Wright. has lucrative position in
view and assured, which his many friends
will be glad t hear.
Mr.. Joseph Burns, Of Richmond. was here
last week visiting his mother, Mrs. E. L.
Burns, of Chestnut Avenue.
Miss Corella Bare, of Greenville, is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. K. B. Lambert, of Maple
Avenue
Mr.. Charles Cav and Miss Anna Belle
Smith, Of this city. were mar ried last We'd
nesday at the residence Of the BRIDES father,
Mr.. Jno. T. Smith DR.. A. R. Cooke Of
iciated. No cards.
Mr.. Charles Swink, of New Hope, spent
last Sabbath with his parents in this city.
Misses Matte and Flora Grove, of Luray.
who have been guests Of their sister, Mrs. |
John W. Ellison, for several weeks, left for |
their home on last Saturday morning.
The choir of the Presbyterian church has /
a cornet tenor. Mr.. j. II. Michael, the &C.
complished leader of the "COrnet Band"
handles the instrument.
Now that Easter is over, the ground hog
has come out. and the wild geese have gone
North, it is fairly presumeable that winter
Is broke! We hope so anyhow, and shall
welcome the advent of reasonably torrid
wave. THISTLE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Pocahontas County Items.

Pocahontas County Items.
j. E. Bing. who at one time lived in P0ca-
hontas county. and taught school, and was
at the time of his death, merchant in Ran
dolph county, died recently and at the time
of his death is reported to have said that he
believed he had been poisoned.
Hermit L. Buzzard and Miss Ida Trainer,
daughter Of Jehu Trainer Of Anthony 3
Greek, were married on the 9Th.
Stuart j. Boggs has purchased the goods
of J. z. Lowry, and rented the latter store
house in Huntersville, and is merchandising
there.
jeremiah Friel, of Greenbrier River, died
on the 10th of March, at an advanced age.
Mrs. Frances Mccoy, of Beaver Dam. was
recently operated on by Drs. Price and
Cunningham of Marlinton. for tumor, and
one weighing % pounds was removed. She
Is said to be doing we'll.
Authentic informant has been received
that Joshua Douglas shot and killed Henry
Fletcher at the latter's lum Der camp on Tur-
key Creek in Webster county. Douglas is
the father of Kenos Douglas. who was tried
for the murder of Thomas Reed in Green
brier and Fletcher was an important wit
ness.
Mr.. Samuel Moore, son of A. j. Moore,
Esq, of Back. Allegheny. and Miss Ida V.
Smith, daughter of Jacob Smith, were mar
ried on the 9th inst.
Withrow McClintic, who was badly hurt
about a week ago by log rolling on him at
his lumber camp. is rapidly recovering.
In suit recently decided in the Supreme
Court. Mrs. Jas. T. Lockridge was awarded
dover in the portion of the Jas. 7. Lock-
ridge home place on Knapp's Creek. owned
by her son, Dr. j. B. Lockridge.
Mrs. Geo. F. Crummett. of Marlinton, re-
Gently gave an entertainment to number
of her friends.
Joseph Smith, whose home is near Marvin
Chapel, is in very feeble health, and has
been so for some time.
The Circuit Court session which ended
last week, was the longest held for num-
her of wears
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22

At 4 o'clock Sunday morning a fire
broke out on lower Main street in the
heart of the wholesale business block
of Danville, which threatened to de.
strot the entire block. By the superior
work of the Danville fire department,
one of the best of the South, the flames
we're confined to the grocery and fer
tilizer stores of OVERLY, & Swanson
Bros. and p. L. Grasty and the small
clothing store of Abram Levine. These,
with their contents, were totally de-
stroyed.s OVERLY & Swanson Bros. are
extensive wholesale dealers in heavy
groceries, &c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Editor SDectntOr- Vandicotor i:

The action of the City Democratic
Committee in dispensing with q pri-
mary election and renominating Arista
Hoge for re election as City Treasurer.
is to be commended. 1t will effect
economy in time and expense, and
voices the sentiment of the city ire
spective of party alignment. Mr..
Hoge, while democrat himself, does
not recognize or know party in the ad-
ministration of his responsible office.
He has an eye single to duty and the
charged his official obligations as to
inspire the confidence of all. His re-
election by the unanimous vote of the
people of the city will be pretty tri
butte to most vigilant and capable
officer, as well as public spirited and
liberal minded citizen.
A. REPUBLIcAN.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22

Major Green Peyton. proctor of the Uni
yersity of Virginia for the past 27 years
died on Saturday morning last, about one
O'Clock at Charlottesville.
He had been confined to his room at the
institution by illness for some time and his
death was not unexpected. Major Peyton
had been in feeble health for several months
and his final collapse was due to general
breaking down of his constitution.
Deceased was born in Richmond 68 years
ago. He was the son of John Bernard and
Julia A. Peyton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Wedding Cards.

Invitations have been issued to the mar
rage of Miss Madge B. Kennedy to Richard
A. Fauver, which will be celebrated at the
Methodist Episcopal church, South, at 1880
O'Clock Wednesday, morning, April 2Sth.
Miss Kennedy is a charming young lady
and has number of friends in this city.
Mr. Fauver is member of the firm of Hen
derson & Fauver, and is a popular young
man.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22

Being very much crowded with matter
this week we have been obliged to sacrifice
some of the matter sent us by our CORES
pondents. Those who find their commune
cations abridged will understand the cause.
The East Augusta Mutual Fire ms. Co.,
and Farmers Mutual Fire ms. Co. will have
their annual meeting on Saturday, May 1st.
1897, at 10 O'Clock a H., at which time the
officers will be elected and other important
business will be transacted.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Sad Death.

On Friday morning. 18th inst, at o'clock,
at the residence of her father on Arlington
Heights, Miss Emma Blackburn, died after
prolonged illness in the 10th year Of her
age.
Miss Blackburn was the second daughter
of j. II. Blackburn Of this city, and most
lOvable character. Her whole life had been
exemplary. and with sweetness of manner
and gentle and loyable disposition had so
endeared herself to her family and friends
that her death has been sad blow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Mr.. Hoge Nominated.

At meeting of the City Democratic com.
mittee held April 10Th, 1897, the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved-That inasmuch as the Office of
city treasurer is the only Office to be filled
by the voters at the Nay election and that
inasmuch as the only candidate for said Of
fee under the rules of the Democratic pri-
mary called for the Goth inst, is Arista
H0ge, the committee deems it unnecessary
to go through the formality of opening the
polls, to vote on his candidacy and he Is
hereby declared the nominee or the Demo-
cratic primary.
w. B. McCHKsNEY.
W. u. MOFFETT, Chairman.
Secretary
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
Death Of Lieut.. McculIoueh.

Lieutenant S. Thomas Mccullough diei
suddenly about 2:15 O'Clock Tuesday after
noon at the Western State Hospital. HI
arose in the morning in apparent good
health. walked to the top Of Betsy Bell and
ate hearty dinner. Later he was found
dead In his chair. with copy of the Balti
more Sun grasped firmly in his hand as il
in the act Of reading. He was nearly 81
years of age.
| Lieutenant Mccullough was Maryland
or by birth and lawyer by profession. be-
ing at one time city attorney Of Annapolis,
Md. he was also conspicuous figure in
Maryland politics.
During the war he served in Company D.
of End Maryland Line and was wounded at
Second Cold Harbor. He was prisoner at
Johnson's Island when General Lee surren-
dered. Lieutenant Mccullough WE MEM
Der OF the Maryland Camp, e. V. and of
Stonewall jackson Camp of this city.
For the last few years, being in ill health
Lieutenant Mccullough has lived in Staun-
ton. Mrs. Mccullough was just leaving
the house on her regu lar daily visit to her
husband at the hospital when she received
the news of his death. The body was
brought at once to the residence of Major
Jed HOtchkiss, his father-in-law on East
Beverly street. The funeral will take place
from his house this afternoon at four
O'Clock. Interment will be in Thornrose
cemetery. Stonewall Jackson Camp will
attend in body.
In youth Lieutenant Mccullough was a
member of the Methodist church and his
name had recently been given the stewards
for membership in the Methodist church OF
this city,.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22
STONEWALL, VA.

April 10, 1897.
| LITTLE BOY BURNED TO DEATH-DEATH OF
CHILD-ACCIDENT TO CYCLIsT-DEATE
OF Miss SARAH BELL OF Moss1
CREEK.
Little Willie Reed, a son of John Reed
| who resides near Mt. Pisgah, a lad between
three and four years of age, met with ter
rible death on last Sunday eve. His mother
was out of the room attending to the domes.
tic duties of the household. hearing thu
plaintive cries of her child, ran to seek the
cause found him wrapped in flames of fire
In his mothers absence the little boy.
| clothes had caught fire and before helI
could be rendered death had done its work
DR.. William Bell, of Mt. Sidney, was
speedily called and rendered all the help
that skillful physician could, but the fire
had done its work. Neither the prayers of q
heart stricken mother, nor the petitions of 8
devoted father could thewart the grim mes
senger-just as the Sabbath evening sur
sunk behind the western hills, the spirit OF
the suffering child took its flight to the
beautiful land of the blessed, far beyond
the confines of time, to chant forever the
praises of Him, who said 'Suffer little chill
dren to come unto me-" The remains were
laid to rest in Salem cemetery. Rev. Mo.
Gaukey of the Salem Lutheran church. Of
floating.
An infant child Of Joseph and Kate Foyal
of Mt. Crawford, was buried at Salem
Church cemetery on last Sunday evening.
William S. Hilles and Arthur Baxter
two students Of Johns Hopkins Institute
Baltimore, left Baltimore on last Friday
morning on bicycles to take their Easter
holiday, reached Staunton Sunday evening
and started back on Monday morning.
About n miles north, or below, Mt. Sidney
Arthur Bakers front wheel gave way pre-
cipitating him face foremost upon the pike,
with terrible bound, where he lay uncon-
scious for some time, Mr.. Hilles, who was
some distance in the rear found him in this
condition and at first thought him killed
He was taken to DR.. Z. Burkes, of Burke.
town. where his wounds were dressed, but
is not able to proceed further at this writ
ing.
The frost as yet has done but little dam
age to the fruit. Wheat is looking we'll in
this locality. Corn planting crows and
candidates are the order of the day.
This morning, the Goth inst, the ther
mometer stands 27o above zero, ice plenti
full. and much fruit killed.
Miss Sarah Bell. daughter OF the lat
James Bell, of near Milnesville. died OF
Sunday. the 18th inst, interment at Mossy
Creek Church. E. Z. II.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-22

R. b. Kyle, brother of Mirvin Kyle, Esq,
Of this city, who is native of this county
but now with Newton & Co., of Jersey City,
Live Stock Commission Merchants, was in
Staunton this week, on his way to West Va
and Kentucky on business. and whilst here
called and renewed an acquaintance which
began in our school by days.
r. L. Cubbage, brakeman on the N. &
W. Ry., was caught between the cars at
Basic City on Sunday morning last, while
coupling them. DIR. R. s. Griffith. the COM
pany surgeon, was Immediately sent for,
but Mr.. Cubbage died in few moments,
having been hurt internally.
Staunton is to have another dry goods
store. Mess. D. Baer & Son, of Baltim ore,
have rented the store room on Main street
next to Wayt's drug store, and lately occu-
pied by the Worthington Hardware Co., and
are painting and fitting it up for occupation
next week. The house is to be branch of
the big dry goods and notion house Of Bal
timore.
Commencing about May the Baltimore
& Ohio Ry. Will begin to receive number
of new box cars. The order, which W as re-
Gently placed, calls for 1000 of these cars,
and the estimated cost is about $4,000, 900.
From time to time additional cars will be
secured, as the business of the road increas-
es. During the past nine months the pas
senger cars of the company have been I'M
iergoing extensive repairs, and this equip
ment is now regarded as being in irst-class
nnnHiti0u