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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

DvERTISING SHARKS.-A good
many tradesmen spend much time and
ingenuity in trying to advertise their
business without paying for it. A tailor
in San Francisco recently hit upon what
he conceived to be an excellent plan for
achieving such end. He put his bust
ness card into number of empty bottles,
and, wrapping each bottle in piece Of
poisoned beef, threw them from ferry
boat into the bay. He supposed that
some of them would be swallowed by
sharks, that the sharks, being poisoned.
would float ashore, be cut open, the bot
ties discovered and his card published in
the newspapers. His position proved to
be correct in part. A yachting party
picked up dead shark near Alcatraz,
dissected it, found the bottle and the
card, which was handed to reporter
The journal which he represents prints
the account, and adds: 1.-THE name of
the ingenious tailor will be published, if
he SO orders, at our regular rates, for
which see inside page" The tailor
thinks that he has been badly treated by
the press, as men are apt to think when
they fail to get something out of it for
nothing.s He has spent money enough
for bottles, beef, and poison to have ad-
vertised his trade legitimately, and has
decided to confine himself henceforth to
the accepted manner of making it
known. There is moral in this which
a good many men, fond of an eccentric
method of doing things, might turn to
advantage. -NeU York Times.
A DUMB DoG.-Mr. Darwin might
turn to some account story which is
told in the German papers about the
manner in which an intelligent dog adj
apted himself to his condition. A deaf
and-dumb lady living in a German city
had as companion younger woman,
who was also deaf and dumb. They
lived in small set Of rooms opening on
the public corridor of the house. Some
body gave the elder lady a little dog as
a present. For some time, whenever
anybody rang the bell at the door, the
dog barked to call attention of her mis-
tress. The dog soon discovered, how
ever, that neither the hell nor the bark
ing made any impression on the women,
and he took to the practice of merely
pulling one of them by the dress with
his teeth, in order to explain that some
one was at the door. Gradually the dog
ceased to bark altogether, and for more
than seven years before his death he re-
manned as mute as his two "compan-
IONS" When expression by sound was
useless, it fell with him into absolute
disuse.-[ London ErGDairaer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

Words of dying cannibal: "Write
me down as one who loved his fellow
men,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01
ETJRNJTJIRE
HOTELS.
MILLER HOUSE

(PRIvATE HOTEL,)
STAUNTON, VA.
The most pleasant situation in this Citv he.
ing retired from the noise of railroads, close to
me business centre OF the city, near the POST
places: Special accommodations for commeroiai
travellers, and pleasant home for permanent
boarders. A PoinA''
Rates to suit the times
July 1st 1878, Mrs. M. A. MILLER.
! jy2-3m 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01

How THEY MAKE PINS.-A snappish,
voracious, little dwarf of machine pulls
in the wire, bites it off by inches, inces-
sanity, one hundred and forty minute,
and just as 1t seizes each bite little ham,
mer with concave face hits the end of
the wire three taps and "upsets" it to a
head while he grips it in countersink
held between his teeth and lays it side
wise in a groove, where levers and
spring. playing like Lightning, point the
pins, and whence they are dropped into a
box. The pins are then polished, and
two very intelligent machines reject
every crooked pin. Another automa-
ton asserts half a dozen lengths, and a
perfect genious Of machine hangs the
pins by the head and transfers them to
slips Of paper and by one movement
sticks them all through two corrugated
ridges in the paper, when the work is
finished.
The pin machine is one of the near
est approaches to the Gexterity of the
human hand that has been invented.
It is about the size of sewing machine,
which it closely resembles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-01
To Farmers who Mix their own Fer.
a tfliZerS:

AS Agent for the manufacturers of Chemicals
and other ingredients for Fertilizers, 1 will
state that orders for anything in this line left
with me will have prompt attention, and be
filled at the lowest market prices. Stock kept
in store of Vitriol. Potash, Soda, &c.
For further information, call on
JAMES II. BLACKLEY,
Successor to Powell & Black1eyD
aul3-8t StauntOn, Va.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
A PASTOR KrnrlIIy weleomed Homo.

The Eastern Presbyterian Church was Gllcd
tJ ovrrhowing ou last Sabbath to welcome
homo the pastor, Rev. q. B. Patch, who has
Just returned from an absence Of several
months in Europe. During his absence the
church was newly painted and a very fue hs!l
placed in position IN the tower As the pas or
was approaching 1t WIS rurg FOR tho first time
10 call the pchpiu to worship. That the ring.
iag was finely done 1t Is only necessary tO state
that 1t was done by Professor WiddOws, whose
reputation for steeplc-music has become world
wide. When the pastor was ascending the
pulpit the congregation, under the direction of
Mr. Parkinson, leader Of the choi:, sang a
h mn Of Welcome Home" prepared especially
Tor this OCCASION Miss Matte Davis, soprano,
attracted particular attention by tHc richness
aud sweetness Of her voice. which has but few
equals among amateur singers.
The pastor was evidently dgcpy touched
with the generous welcome accorded him, and
in his rcspOuse showed considerable feeling
lie preached practical sermon on Christian
duty, based on Samuel H. lJ 2l, showing that
it should lee the aim Of Christians always TO he
present uLd work wherever the Lord Jesus was
to be fuund-in the Gaulch, the Irrayer.room
the sick OF wherever good was TO be
done, souis II be saved, or suicring to be ale.
waited. The members Of this church who la.
burcd so faithfully to heautty the house Of
GJd deserve much credit and the hearty AS.
ststauce aud cooperation Of the people Of tLis
coiumuuity and friends Of TIE church.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
The Cary Concert,

Next Monday evening a grand concert will
be given at Lincoln Hall, at which Miss Annie
Louise Cary will appear. Miss Henrietta
B@chc, SOPRANO Mr. john o. Pugl. tenor; Mr..
L, E. Cannon, baritone; Dr.. J. 7. Caulfield,
pianist, with Professor 4. Gloetzncr as accom-
lamist, arc also inc!ulcd in the programme.
The price Of admission including reserved
seats, Is fixed a; the low price Of IL Seats can
be secured at Ellis music store. Miss Cdry's
magnificent cuutu,ll1 Nuioc and her popularity
Rml power as a concert singer are sufficient to
call out Il large aulcnce. The ability Of the
others Whose names are mentioned on the
prugnrainc is well recognized in this city, and
as fac programme has been arranged the
concert vii! undoubtedly be u treat for all
lovers Of good music
National Republican., 1878-09-18
HOME AFFAIRS.
CRY NOTES.

For District notes see third rage
-NilscelsneouS matter on third page.
For Georgetown news sec third pagy.
For conrt proceedings see third page.
William N. Brown was yesterday dis.
charged from bankruptcy
A correspondent sends the following
~WhO collects the dOg-taX: Not half of them
have their medals yet. Hundreds-vea thou.
sands-are crying and howing because iusticc
Is not metcd out to them. The right kind Of
q collar would suppress much noise. See to
Il, Mr. Policeman
AT the meeting at Creedmorc yesterday
Colonel J. o. r. Burnside, president OF the
Columbia Long. iIangc liiic Club, made u
score Of 20 out of possible 3j in the hort
range match. There were III lnari;smcn en-
gsgel in the contest, and Colonel Burnside
stood fifteenth on the list.
The case Of Thomas Bahbington, charged
with assGultiug Officer Farquhnr several days
ago, was on trial in the Police Court Yesterday
After hearing the testimony OC a number Of
witnCsscs, Judge Smell sent the case Up to the
grand Jury. Bonds were fixed at ;3rI. which
were furnished by the prisoners mother.
Last Monday evening the W. < and g
club gave another Of their very pleasant aud
enjoyable entertainments at the residence or
Miss Mamie +. Whitaker, lll2 Fourth stree.
northwest. The progiGEmu was lengthy, aud
consisted Of various selections Of music by the
club, iHter!HinglCi with numerous games,
plays, aud Refreshments; aud everything pos
htle was done for the enjoyment Uf those
present.
The service last night at the great revival
at Foundry Church was Que Of great interest.
Nhi!c tho large congregation were sill .ing ten
were converted, and persons from all parts of
the house fl iCkcd 10 the atar,sreking religion
The interest in tIesc revival services has he
come intense, Gs about 100 persons have been
converted. The number Of converts increases
nightly. Among the cUuNer.s arv q number
Of prominent business men.
\ man named William Mansfield fell into
an area At tie corner OF Tcnt!i aud c streets
n"rthw"st last night uud received a severe
gut IN the head. He was ,akcu to the Fifth
Precinct station by O.hccr li2inlcim, who 50.
rurrl medical aid, aud his injuries were at.
tended to. Mansfield had considerable SUN
Di uVuCy and half a bottle Of whisky in his
pocket ut the time OF the accident which
were secured by the officer aud returned I,
hin.
AS the great awakening on the sui Tee, o
religion Is :c!t all over this city time Of lust
in- and rrayvr is to Lu observed to-day ut III,
ET,a. !, yilal in Foundry Church. The inter,
est in the powerful revival increases at every
service. To-day four services are to be held -
at h"it'past ten, promise eleven n. m, hUli.
ucs' r, vi"aI. and altar; quarter past scNc.,
piaise quarter to eight great revival. Gu
Thursday ",l'day uie, lingS Nrc to lie held
hai!'rat nine, pCntcCOstal; eleven o'clock
Preaching by the pastor, Dl Lahahun half.
past twelve, social two o'clock Uld. fash ioi. cd
hCthpIist IJvg-!cast ; three uCibgk, salvation
hGIi'past seven. great revival.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
An In.ane wnn,rn An.r Wnrk.

middic'agvd Woman, quite crmcly and
well dIt-SuG, with pleasant manner, appicl
a. the Interior Department yesterday for work
which ,hs said she mus, have to feed her child.
rrn. GA being told there was nothing Tor her
10 do, She declared she wouli co ne buck with
room and do Ewccpimg, aud at the eLd Of
tho month demand her puy. At four o'clock
just as the Department Closed, she reappcared
witt, rice new broom, and accompanied by
her liitln daughter, about ten years old Lay
ing aside her hut, she Grnnrd her cap and
apron and begun to sweep the ball near the
srCrCtMys "oor, attracting ,,Gitc u crowd Ol
ctIks aud other. who had hrard the stony
Among other was Colonel DE Ahun. late col.
hector at Alaska who found hiulscf Removed
just A. hc reached his post of duty. aud >IJu
out Of pocket by ho!&ing office. Col"ucl Dt
A. nn suggested, rs the woman rlni .Lyd
hrr a'pcu! for work, that sLe Ir aIru.Ut,d r,l.
lrctur at Alaska lie was sure, If III" applied
I" tn President, he would prom 81 ~ Sustain
Lt!. Those Who We're acquainted with the
eoIH'"I' i"'. Fortunes cumTchyUdCd the bit.
tC!Ltrs Ut ihC slrcE,Iu. Ihg woman prov, Il
To thr wife Of an eutrrl ri,iul tutor aud
Wc.I-i"'dO citizen, residing on q street. Her
nlli had become unsettled aud her imagina.
tol took this turn ii,Ur gentle persuasion
and the Pi'us Grcrpt,uu that hcr name had
been PLACED ga tLu pay.rOll induced her 10 gu
away quietly " her hpHe.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
IlIrIIAIr InIIIiuiiC.

The bill prcsentcd at the Comque last even.
ing was very crcditUbe to the management
and was appreciated by large audience. The
female nimStrcIs opened the performance and
were follnwel by Dan Sally. who achieved
new trumphs in his Irish business. Monsieur
Leopold, in his f,ats Of strength, was loudly
appiauded. Miss Louise Miller and Miss Lou
Howard sang the popular airs Of the day in u
pleasing manner aud are destined to become
ftv0ritcs IN this city. Scott llanley, in his
balancing on slack wire gave an entertaining
and novel exhibition. Wyatt aud shaw, in
their musical sketchcs, are hard TO beat. The
performance was made attractive with shor,
sketches by Mus,rs. Budd, Robinson, Williams
aud other members Of the regular company
Don't forget the matinee this afternoon, al
Lalf.past TWO clock.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
WEDDING BELLS.
The Marriage Of Mr.. David L. Engel and Miss


The Marrtage OF Mr.. DAVID l.. Engei ana niss
Mamie Newmycr.
For some days past society In the western
section Of the city has been on the qi rire in
anticipation Of the wedding Of Miss Mamie
Newmyer, daughter Of Mrs. Fannie Newmyer,
and a wcll.known society belle, to Mr. David
l.. Engel, q well.kuown merchant Of this city.
The ceremony was performed at five o'clock
yesterday afternoon, at the residence Of the
brides mother, 1920 Pennsylvania rvenue
northwest, by the Rev. l.. Stern. and was wit
messed by a majority Of the most distinguished
Israelites In the District and ad dacent cities.
The bride WAS attired in white silk, en- frdine
trimmed with valenciennos lace, looped with
white silk bows which wore in turn looped,
with orange blossoms. The veil was OF white
tulle, fastened to the head of the fair bride
by a wreath ;of orange blossoms. Her orna.
ments were diamonds.
The bridesmaids were Misses II. Newmyer
T. Newmyer, $. Sigmuud, of Baltimore, and
T. Raj, attiied 10 white tarlctan, trimmed
with white silk. They also wore short wells
fastened with horal wreaths.
The grOomsmeu were Messrs. NJ. New
myCr, l.. Newnyer, NJ. II. Newmyer, and L.
Rsf. After the ceremony n reception was
held which was attended by host of friends
Of the happy bride and joyous groom. The
lady gucs.s were moet elegantly attired, and
the glitter Of diamonds and other jewel or
nau!ents fairly dazZled ones vision.
The presents were numerous aud most clc
giant. After the Wedding ceremony and con-
gratuations dancing was INDUCED in for the
space Of two hours when the happy couple
aud their many guests lartolS of q sumptuOus
banquet. The bridal party left on the half
past nine o'clock train for an extended North
ern tour. When they return their future
residCucC will he gl6 Twenty ty-second street.
Among those present were Captain Levy
and the Misses Levy, Max Wcyl and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Kaufman, Miss kCmper, OF
Baltimore; W. Boyd. OF Baltimore Mr.. Reed.
of New York Mr.. aud Miss W. Coomes, Miss
Stella Sigmund, of Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugel, OF Baltimore Mr.. and Mrs. Hinuor,
Mr.. Scheiniorber, Moses Oppenhcimer, NJ.
NgChmGn, Miss 1ruitcn, Miss Goldsmith, Of
Baltimore; Nr. and Mrs. 5. q. Merrill, NJ.
hamburger J. Eiseman, Mr.. Rosenhiat, Mr.
Blar, |. H. Blout, the Misses Bensinger,
Misses Tresa and Lima kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Saks, |. Saks, Mr.. J. Hollander, aud
Hiss L. Hollander.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
Tim LeealIurn lulr

The Loudoun County Agricultural Society
have made extensive arrangements for one of
the largest exhibitions ever given in LOudouu
County. The officers have been untirng in
their efforts to perfect aud make this the boss"
Of agricultural shows for this section Of Vir.
gniu. The exhibit of cattle is very large and
proves that the LoulCunians appreciate thu
value of rNisimg good stock. The display Of
agricultural implements is u feature that at
tracts the attention of the observer and Illus.
trates that the Nirgmans appreciate the i'm.
proved methods Of modern culture. Iu the
display Of vegetables they are far
In advance of our District gardeners, and will
become au important depot of supplies for this
city. The county race was for colts under four
years Did, trottng best two in three, and the dis.
play was very crcditabe 4 fine exhibit Of
heavy draft hOlscs was made by Mr.. Hose Of the
French perCherOn imported horses, that at
tracted universal atteutiOn. The feature for
to-day will be u trotting and pacing race, heats
best three u five. For Thursday half mile
foot IA &c, free for all, prizes So 50, and $3.50
National Republican., 1878-09-18
King John.

King John" with lnc cast of characters,
will be presented at the National Theatre on
Monday next, 23d. Mr.. 7. c. Bangs has been
especially engaged to impersonate PhRip Fail
coaJridge, with Mr.. r. W. Kecuu as King John.
The LITTER gentleman, on the occasion OF his
first appearance here, made favorable impress
sion. Miss VadcrS will enact the part Of Con-
stance aud Mrs Octavia ALEU- that Of Queen
Hhor. The sprightIy Miss adelaide Detchcu
will be the Prince IriLw. Thcnumcrous other
characters will be filled by the prominent
membcrs of Mr. Ford's tqIca:cd company. The
scenery aad appointments will be appropriate.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
USE N ENTs.
National Ihcatr.-,,ur,alo Bill,

NNITUHHT fHIHITV-IFUIHTU IITI1'
The performance nightly elicits rounds of
applause from crowded houses. Buffalo Bill
pursucs the even tenor Of his way, making at
once many friends aud much money with his
lug drama and band OF Indians from the
wild West. lie Is supported by an excellent
company, by winch all the COOL points in the
drama are well brought out. 10 morrow night
he will produce the new drama, The bed
Right Hand" written for him By Colonel
Inggaham. Buffalo Bill need not merely
depend upon his fame rs u scout TO draw a
good nulicucc, As he has also exhibited rare
talcut iu rOTtmying frontier life.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
Hanitan Work.

Tho following Is Health Officer Townshepd's
report Of the operations Of his ONCE for the
week ending September IA, 1878: Nuisances re.
ported, 397 referred, Ill; abated, o12; re-
ferred to Commissioners, 20; official notices
Issued, 65 citizens complaints, 81; deaths
from oil causes reported, SO; deaths investi.
gated by coroner, 0 burials at public expense
Z; investigations for local cause Of disease
2 premises found sanitary, 2; tons Of gar.
1s5. Unwholesome food condemned
334 pounds Of beef, 10 mutton. IS
veal, 6i2 watermelons, LAS cantelopes, 1876
egg plants, 9s cabbages. 145 dozen corn, 40 bush.
els oysters, 13 punches fsh, 1902 crabs, 20
clans, sturgeon, aud II bushels miscellaneous
fruit and vegetables. Animals impounded, 100
redeemed, 80; killed, 1il; in pound, 90
amount realized, aga, rs
National Republican., 1878-09-18
Real Estate Transfers,

W. F. siiney to E. q. Taylor, for $4,000, lot
0, subdivision square 361 J. c. Pearson ct al,
trustees, to John Scanlon, for SPAS, sub-lot Is.
square 81; J. L. Carter to d. E. w. Carter lin
trust lot L. and part Of lots NJ and n, square
so. part of lot g. square 10 part of lot A. square
90, lots Sc, 81, and ss. square $40, part Of lots
4, 8, aud O. square 523, lot 1l0 Beall's addition,
aud part of lot 105, Holmead's addition to
Gcorgetown S. Riley to Thomas Ward. for
l,5oO, part of lot 9, square 1899; E. Harris ct
al, trustees, to William Gait, for $500, lots
- and 13, square 6S5; G. W. Riggs to John
Giles, for So, lot aud part of lot 6. square
5s2 John Giles to c. A. Hammer, for $616, lot
T. SQUARE $50
National Republican., 1878-09-18
a New Use for Cork.

The new cork floor covert ag- -LISuLEUM-
los iugratuted itself 50 rapidly into public ia.
vor that 1t Is 7uprrsehiug oil appliances here.
tU!cre cmp!uycd Iur like purpose. Its most
remarkable feature Is its "cs straprdnary ddra-
biilty;" in this respect ~ other lpyI covering
can co!upars with it. 1t Is equally desirable
for diuiug rooms, halls, CHURCHES, aud every
variety Of building. kept by all first class
carpet dealers. The ouIy genuine article ha.
"LISULECM on tue buck OF every square
YuIl,
National Republican., 1878-09-18
Amuscments and Excursions.

CosiQCE-Narirty performance.
fATiOSAL THEATEE.-Bufalo Bill Troupe.
Metropolitan Police picnic, for the benefit Of yell
low fever sufferers, at the SchuctZCn Park
Steamer Mary Washington leaves Seventh street
wharf for Noun! Vernon at ten q, LII, returning at
four =. IN.
Forty miles for ten cents. The City Of AlCEar.
dra leaves seventh street wharf at halfpast eleven
q m. returning at three r. IN.
One hundred miles for ten cents. Steamer Mary
Washington leaves foot OF Seventh street at 10 ~
returning nj AS ,. IN. Moonlight excursion in the
evening.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
How the Lou,siani,n. Get Rich.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 10, 1873.
The undersigned certifes that he held for
collection for account Of Messrs. J. NJ. Lciort
X Co., Laiourcho Crossing, La, one.half of sin.
gle number ticket No. $40 and approxima.
tions, class H." in the Louisiana State Lot.
terry, which drew the Second Capital Prize of
Ten Thousand Dollars on Tuesday, August IL,
1878; said ticket having cost the sum Of One
Dollar, and that the amount was promptly paid
on presentation Of the ticket at the office Of the
Company. +. p. SEWN.
ll5 Decatur street, New Orleans, La
National Republican., 1878-09-18
Tho poIIcenlcn,s PIcnic.

Tie picnic to be given al the Schuetzer
Park by the Metropolitan Police force th
afternoon for the benefit Of the yellow fcve
suierers will be a very interesting eyGHt. In
addition to the sual attractions at x'Cnic
there will bo an exhibition Of pedestrian s1woI
by Crawford, the champion Of tho D'A A"ict
who will walk fifteen miles against tinIy anC
q tug Of war between two teams Goa , Jse,
Of police officers.
National Republican., 1878-09-18
ring summary Of the contest
Totals....lO Q 27 IS o Totals.
sReyille ont-hit by hniied ball.

.Reville out-hit by bntted ball.
The RosedGlc and Athletic niues played q
game yesterday afternoon on the lot corner Of
Ninth and S streets, which resulted In q victory
for the former by the score Of IL to 4.
The lean men were too strong for the
"fatties" at Eagle Park yesterday afternoon,
the figures being 30 to 16 in favor of the former.
This afternoon, at quarter.past four o'clock,
tho Eagle will play the Mutual, the crack
colored nine Of this city, at Eagle Park. A
good game may be expected, and all desirous
Of witnessing the exhibition should take the
Columbia streot.oars, which run direct TO the
gates Of the park.
GAMES ELSEWHERE YESTERDAY.
Chicago-Chicagos, Is; Bostons, 10.
Albany, n. Y.-Albauy, 2; Manchester,0 o.
Cleveland, Ohio Providence, z; Forest
City, Q.
Troy N. Y.-Haymaker, 10; Utica, 3-ten
innings
National Republican., 1878-09-18
New Advertisements.

NOtice-Rehearsal Of concert.
Dr. A Phtze removed to Gus Louisiana avenue.
Lawn vases H auction. 3li rynnsy ylvAnla avenue.
Potomac Fruil-GrOwers excursion September u.
IsS
Dissolution Of Iartnership-R. T. lowe 4 J. n.
ArrhCr.
Furnaces. ranges, stnves-E. F. simpson, 1905
Pennsy.vAnin avenue.