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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
CTAUNYON NURSERIES,.

I For the information Of the public. generally,
and for those who are laboring under misap-
prehension, we beg leave to- state that we are
the sole owners and proprietOrs of the STAUN-
TON NURSERIES,, and none but our regular
~ constituted agents are authorized to repre-
sent our business or act for us. Messrs. JNO. T.
EDWARDS assa JAS III. SKULL are our author
lied agents and we will be responsible for their
contracts. q ~ GIG Bit - aIsf
Parties wishing Fruit Trees, Shrubbery, &C.,
or anything in our line Of business. will be
promptly and faithfully supplied by sending
their orders direct to Us at STANTON Va
y 1871 Lll.s o.. BUTLER q WHEAT,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

THE OLDEST FREE MASON IN AMERICA
John Cochran, Esq, of Charlottesville, now sc
years old, is perhaps the Oldest Mason in Amer
lea, having Joined the Lodge at Stanton in
1917. If there be any older one, we would bt
clad to be informed of It, s'''SF = rf't . .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

/, STAUNToN's PROPOSITION To THE VALLEY
Tuesday night Mr.. John B. Evans, Stauuto n's
proxy to the recent meeting of the Valley Rail-
road Company, presented to the Council the
proposition for division submitted at that
meeting and heretofore published in the SPEC
TAToR. After some little discussion on mine.
points, the following was adopted 81
"The communication from "A. Madison. Sec
V. F.. r. to Jno. B. Evans enclosing a copy,o1
the proposition Submitted at the recent meet.
ing Of Stockholders of said Co. by the y 1I
subscribers, looking to the adjustment of the
affairs Of the Company and division of the as
sets, being read to the Council which prtbosi-
ticn was signed hy the proxy Of the CITY ol
s stan gHsseet to the ratiheatlon Of the
"lsesolped. That the terms OF said proposition
be. and they are hereby approved and ratified
by this body, but upon the further express con-
ditiOns that upon the surrender of the bonds of
the cityof Staunton, n ow held by the B. & o. r.
H., which are represented as amounting to The
sum OF Sly 3d. the same are to be sDrreui to
the Treasurer OF the city Of S5ausabon for can
cella,lGn also. tEas N escity Of Stannton is to
Of any subscription heretofore claimed to have
been made by the said city of Staunton I'd the
capital stock of said Valley R. r.. in addition
to the subscription of Sl00,0J0 to said CAPITAL
stock. And that the ciIyscf SIauntonis 10 re-
tain her paid up subscription Of sIOO 90 less the
Sig, 500 above mentioned, in the unfinished por,
t16n of theroad south of Staunto,i as 6, conIifj
uing interest in the new enterprise,
Messrs. Eygans, Burke and Ransom were ap.
pointed proxies for the city to the Valley r. +
meeting here ON Dec, 3rd,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

LOSE WARRANTS RE-1ssUED.-The staunton
Gas Company having lost warrants on The city
to the amount of s5l59 3d. the City Council order
ed that other warrants to that amountbe issued
to the Co. upon the execution Of an indemnify
ing bond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

CONTRACT AwARDEp.-The contract for max
ing the proposed cfhsaangeg in The City Hall was
ava ded, On last Saturday evening, to Mr.. W.
7. Mari for the sum of 81, 200. He will begin the
work at once, and in a short time Stanton
will have one of the largest and best appointed
theatres in the State. - ~ XII
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

7llE3 6Z
RICHMOND MARKET, Nov. 2lst-For Flour
the demand is very limited, and sales are prin-
cipally made for direct home consumption; the
quotations are from 500 Is for prime to choice
family brands. The receipts of Whea, are
comparatively light, the ctre4aags to-day
amounting to about sOee hNshslS With sales Of
white at S5@l0o for fair to prime white, and $50
Offerings 0f Corn light, With sales of new white
at =, and mixed at 42@4a Nothing doing in
Rye or Cats, and quotations for both nominal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Eyeryby knows Capt. George W. Earhart, of
the Baltimore Police Force. He has used Kel
lerls Roman Liniment, and pronounces it an
Incompatible pain destroyer. Sold every
where at 50 cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
Local Department.

WOOD! WOOD!!-We want few loads OF
good seasoned cord wood on account OF sur
ccripfiop
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

'Dr. Talmage, of New York, said in sermon
a few days ago: MAY the blessings of God come
down upon all the editors and all the reporters,
and all the typesetters.'' We think this is as
it should be, and we only hope that such ben
edictions may continue 10 be invoked until
some super-human agency can be induced to
use it's influence in bringing the delinquent to
the scratch That's the kind of blessing for
which most editors pine."-Rcgister.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
The Philosophy of Newspaper Advertise
iuu

The Philosophy of Newspaper Advertise
ing.
Hermit" the New York correspond
ent Of the Troy Times, close observer
of things in New York, in his latest let
ter, philosophically remarks:
"The autumn trade is now in full &C
tivity, and business men are exerting
every effort to improve the harvest. One
method is the hand-bill system, by
which the hotels are daily Inundated
During the business season one boy after
another will go the rounds, and in this
way an attempt is made to obtain trade.
Of these, however, the greater part are
wasted, since the waiter generally picks
them up and throws them into the
street, and the next day fresh inunda-
ton takes place. Experience has clear
ly demonstrated that the most efficient
method of advertising is found in the
judicious use of the newspaper columns.
The grounds on which newspaper adj
vertising, as a system, is based, is in hui
man confidence, since we cannot avoid
believing that which we constantly
read. This confidence is sometimes
abused, but still it is evident that a good
advertisement will, ifsufficiently repeat.
ed, carry popular opinion. Men who
advertise with the greatest persistency
eventually reach success. There is a
military principle Involved in this
method, since the article advertised
should be pressed on the public by re-
peated assaults. The correct view
which experience brings to each man, il
that advertising should be included in
| the general estimate of expense, as regu
larry as store rent, clerk hire and insur-
ance. 1t is often said good stand at a
high rent is better than poor one rent
free. Well, advertising brings man
before the public in q way that makes
any stand good. The best stand you car
have is to be in the newspapers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

zVO1tce5W Uetll7sy UUUEtyteu uTdZUtEdUStI. :
kERANs.-Near Staunton, on Nov. 90 1875 of
Group, Alexander Kerans, aged 8 years, l
month and Ia days. ~ -s
MATHENT.-In Staunton, of consumption, on
Nov. 9th, Wesley II. Matheny, aged AZ years
s months and IA days.
acknowledgements IL, near Conrad's Store,
Rockingham county, Leila Blanche Miller,
aged "a years, 0 months and G days.
Acknowledgements 3D. at the residence of her
father, in Rockingham co., Mamie Strother
Mauzy, daughter of JOS H. and Margaret j.
Mauzy, aged years, 8 months and Z days.
MoORE-Thos Moore, a highly respected citizen
ofShenandoah, at his residence four miles
South of New Market on the 18th inst aged
SO years and II months
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

PAY UP YOUR CRY TAXES.-On last Tuesday
night the City Council passed resolution, au-
thorizing the City Treasurer to collect the last
half of city taxes or before the Goth of Deem
Der
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
Sc Ask for the ANNEX!

LECTURE ON THE PAGE CAYENNE. A. Y.
Lee has been visiting the great cave near Lu-
ray, Page county, and making sketches OF
many of its striking and beautiful scenes
These ketches are particularly good, and serve
to give one very fair conception of this Won
derful cave. Mr. Lee has consented to give a
full description of what he saw, and will pro-
fusely illustrate it with skilful and rapidly eX-
scuted drawings on the blackboard. This en-
tertainment will be given at the Y. M. c. A.
Hall to night, and will III doubleday prove very
interesting, as Mr.. Lee has with him many
specimens of the formations and other curiosi-
ties to be found in this cave; among them q
piece of the bone, taken from the skeletons
which lies imbedded in one of the rooms.
The price of admission is only ten cents, and
we feel assured that every one who goes will
come away satisfied if the price were ten fold
greater.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Don't forget the Ministries at Arbor Hill OF
next Thursday night + good performanceant
. nice time may pe expected. Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Canned Goods at low prices. The only
complete stock in the city.
nol9-2t j. T.. GRAHAM
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

The PALEOCRIsTIC FOUNTAIN at the An
mex, from which is drawn that delightful Lager
Beer at cents per glass, is curiosity OF ITSELF
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Have you seen the Champaign Fountain
at the ANNEX
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

@. c. WHEAT receives his Oyster every morn
ing-all he asks is q tridI-opposite City Hail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Great N. Y. Bazaar open next Monday, Dec.
End, 1878. Call and examine the Goods. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

See the advertisement in next paper, of the
Great N. Y. Toy and Candy ss,sofs. = -. y. :
Have ased DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and pro-
nounce 1T the best medicine in use. A case of
consumption here was cured by its use. We
cheerfury recommend it to all suferers.-Jet-
fress, Roberts & Co.. South Boston, Va, no
yember 18th, 1875 t ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Great New York Bazaar. See advertisement
next week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

YEAGER has got the finest Salt Water Oys.
tiers in the city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Wy o. THOMAS & CO.'S.
On Ness 81. opposite Hndicator Office,
Is sna place TO get oysters. Fish and Fowls.
We are receiving daily YORK RIVER OYS-
TEGs OF the best quality, not surpassed by any
coming into this market TROUT, HQGFISH
and ALEWIVES, Fridays and SATURDAYS, Give
Us call.
The highest market price paid for TUR-
KEYS, GEESE. and DUCKS.
| noI9-3rn w. 0. THOMAS & co.
VHESFEE's GUKE ssssL A>.rsa Va a, FOR
III j sale by w. r. TYREE, Druggist,
SuN Main St., Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

The greatest bargain in Boots and Shoes to be
had of G, L. WELLER. Gail and see his new
Fall stock, and prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
The ANNEX is in the rear of the establish
ment Of VIM. L. Bumgardner &. Co. ~

COMMITTEE ON SCHOOLS. PURCHASE BY THE
CITY OF THE0LD METHODIST INSTITUTE BUILD
ING. THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS APPROPRIATIONS
At the Council meeting on Tuesday night, Mr..
T. D. Ransom, Chairman of the Committee on
schools, submitted proposition from the trus-
tees, to sell to the city the Old Methodist Insti-
tute building for the sum of S. 500, in per cent.
bonds, running for 80 years. which are to be de-
livered when good title is made to the city.
The chairman recommended the acceptance OF
the proposition and it was done unanimously.
The city has been renting the building for $500
year.
Mr.. Ransom also stated that the School Board
had asked the council this year for &C, S22. 80,
which was not intended to cover rent for school
buildings, but the City Council had appropriate
ed only $5300.G0 and was to cover rents. This
being the case, and the appropriation from the
Peabody Fund being cut down he thought the
term of the schools would have to be shortened
to suit the funds, on hand.
THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF STAUNToN.
AT the Council meeting on last Tuesday
night Mr.. Robert w. Burke, chairman of the
Finance committee, called the attention of the
Council to the act OF the Legislature limiting
the bonded Indebtedness of cities and towns,
and showed that the bonded debt now is $685.
066.40, which, taken from the amount the city
is entitled to, $3.50, 1881. leaves balance of
s57, i0S.4l, for which she can continue to issue
bonds. This, however, does not include the
subscription Of $4,000 to the Valley Railroad
Company.
Mr.. Burke went on then to show, however,
that If the Finance committee were allowed to
include the bonds, capital, and other invest
ments, with the personal property returned by
the Assessor, then the sum of SIS, S26.95 would
be added to the amount for which the city could
issue her bonds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERyIsoRs.-The Board
of Supervisors Of Augusta. last Tuesday, among
other accounts, allowed the following:-For
election and registration service SOL 0 super
visors' service, &C., $290.7O; roads, $44i52 COM
missioners OF revenue, ss09.69; wall at jail,
S14S.73; collins for paupers, Sll. The az per
cent. conn ssion, allowed commissioners OF
the revenue for extending levy, county and
district SC DOL tax was reduced to per cent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Having Just returned from Philadelphia, New
York and Boston, with the largest stool. OF boots
Shoes and Hats, have eyer had tho pleasure
to offer, which Will DE sold at the LOWEST CASH
EsR1oEs that good goods can be sold for
@. l.. WELLER.
1878. BOOTS AND SHOES. 1878.
One hundred cases Boots and Shoes, just re-
ceived and resolving at G, L. WELLER'S Boot
Shoe and Hat Store. at prices lower than ever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

G. G. WHEAT sells his Oysters AS LOW as
any dealer in the city. No. Ii9 e. Main street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
Another Cold Blooded Murder in Rock.
inghanl.

The Rockingham papers give some
what varying accounts Of the recent ira
gedy which occurred in East Rocking
ham. The following we take from the
Spirst:
''On Sunday evening the 18th instant,
tragedy came off at the residence of
James G. Dovel, in East Rockingham,
about two miles from the Shenandoah
i rom We rks, but in Rockingham county,
Nhich resulted in the shooting and kill
ing Of Philip Slaughter, a negro at times
employed at the Iron Works, by Jacob
S. Snider, small farmer who lived in
the same vicinity. Snider is about thir-
ty years of age and the negro about if
ty. The facts as furnished us of this
deadly affair, are these: EARLY Sunday
morning Slaughter borrowed horse
from Bowel to go, as he said, for provi-
sions. When he returned, two boys
met him and opened the fence for him
to come through with his horse. While
in the act of coming through the fence
into the yard, Snider came out of the
house and walking to the horse, took
him by the bride, telling the negro to
dismount and 60 the house not moving
as rapidly as Snider wished, the murder
er returned to the house, bringing with
him Mississippi life aud deliberately
shot Slaughter in the breast and bowels,
4S No. shot burying themselves in his
body. The negro died almost instantly.
These facts were in evidence before
Justices Maiden. Arbegast and Shepp,
the wife of Snider testifying to them.
And upon the hearing of the case, the
Magistrates promptly decided to order
Snider tojail, for the action of the Grand
Jury, announcing their determination
to refuse bail, if offered.
Snider had been married several
months, Mr.. Doyel, at whose house the
killing took place being his fatherin-
law. If what we have heard of the ''ro-
mantle" life his wife led before her mar
rage be true, then other developments
that it will be improper for us to publish
now, may turn up at the trial."
The prisoner is now in Jail at Harri-
sonburg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Five quires paper for p cents.
Five packages envelopes for 25 cents.
One dozen lead pencils 10 cents.
Pocket books, from 10 cents to $500, at
nov5-tf HUNTER G. Cos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

RAIsINs, CURRANTS, FIGS, DATES, CIT
RON, PRUNES, &c.
nOlA-2t j. IL. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

FRESH OYSTERS at Yeager's, only $i.00 PEI
gallon. They give YOU solid oysters and HI
water
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates.
Notices 0f deaths published 1rotasitouslu.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
SEWING MACHINES
SOLD, RENTED. AND EXCHANGED!
Also NEEDLES
THE zee
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN.
THIRTY-FOURTHY YEAR.

The most popular Scientific paper an
the II Or5d ~
Only $500 a Year. including Postage.
Weekly. az Numbers u year.
1000 book pages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

At the ANNEX everything is served in New
York STYLE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Testament saloon IN Virginia.
OYSTER TREAT.-"There was sound of revelry
by night and the typos were eating oysters
with might. All of which was due to the kind
remembrance of Mr.. Yeager, of the n. Y. Bazaar
who last night, sent the '.hoys' a treat of some
This finest oysters, which they greatly relish
ed. His thoughtfulness did not leave out the
"sour" to relish the raw'' nor the gentle, sooth-
ing influence of the Sweet Hahana to lu1l their
tired limbs to rest. Do 1t again and ''don't you
forget 1T
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
THEY ALL WANT 1T,

~ r.
Because it is family newspaper OF pare, sound
reliable and comprehensive summary of all the
important News, si -. M +.
NEW YORK OBSERVER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

Call at the N. Y. Bazaar, and you can buy
Toys and Candies for one half of usual prices.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26

| The NEW ANNEX is the handsomest Re-
| freshment saloon in Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-11-26
THE MARKETS.

Corrected weekly by G. A. RICHARDSON,
STANTON NOV 10 1875
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-03-30
The Matrimonial LOTTERY.

Ayoung stranger called on Dr. Nc
one evening, while he was "A pastor in
New York city. 10 engage his services i'm
the performance of IA nuptial ceremony.
81 wish to make a bargain with YOU.
DOCTOR said the young man. Il think
the girl am to marry will make first
rate wife. Ii you will wait year for
your fee, and she turns out as think She
will, I'll then give you fifty dollars.
They agreed; the young couple were
married. and the incident passed from the
doctors mind. At the end Of Year. at
the same time in the evening. the young
man called again. The doctor did not
recognize him at first.
do you not remember the bargain we
male when you married me year ago %
"Oh, yes" replied the doctor.
SWELL" said the young man, ..she is
twice rs good as [ thought she was.
There's one hundred dollars for yOn.''
Exactly the opposite OF this is the fol-
lowing:
A clergyman i'm one of the Hudson
River towns united a German couple in
marriage. When the knot was tied. the
bridegroom said, ''Dominee. I've got not
no mOnish, but I'll send you Won leetle
pig" 1t was done, and the circumstance
was forgotten by the clergyman. Two
years aflerward he mot the German i'm
another town, for the first time since the
marriage ceremony was performed.
"DOminie,' said the German, 'syou re-
members you married me, and gave you
Won leelle pig?'
"Yes."
well. if you'll unmarry me- will give
you tlUo leetle pigs. "-Harper Magazine
for April
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-03-30


q drop ov kaster oil OH the water. They
are born annually bout the 18th Of May
aud never waz known TO die naturally. Ii
a man should tell me he saw GOOSE die
a natral deth, wouldn't believe him un-
der oath after that. not even If he swore
he had lied about seeing GOOSE die.
The GOOSE are different IN one respect
from the human family, who are sed rew
grow weaker and wizer. wherein goslin
alwus groves tuffer and more phoolish.
/ have seen GOOSE that they scd waz
SO years old last June, End didn't lOokan
hour Older than one that waz only IL.
The gosin waddles when he walks.
and padd!es when he swims. but he never
dives like duck out Of sight in the water,
but only changes ends,
The TODD Nv the gGslin liz rye. corn.
oats, and barley, sweet apples hasty pull
ding, succotash, and boiled cabbage, cook
eG potatoze, raw meas, wine. jelly. and
turnips. stale bread, 'lold hash, and buck
wheat cakes that are lett over.
They aiHt SO particular az some
pholSs what they eat, won't git mad aud
quit if they kant have wet toast aud lam
chops every morning for breakfast.
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-03-30
The Curiosities OF Freighting.

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin of the 9TH
inst. says: "A curious fact has been de-
veloped i'm connection with the present
railroad war. 10 ship -four to New York
from Milwaukee by lake.an rail costs at
present 4Oc per barrel, and the all-rail 45c
per barrel. AT the same time flour is ship
ped through from st. Louis to New York
for Zoe per barrel. AS the tariff on flour
from Milwaukee to ST. Louis ranges from
l6c to lSc per barrel, Oui millers are en;l-
bled TO forward their product through
to the seaboard via St. Louis at from DC
to 4c less per barrel than by either OF the
direct routes. One OF our heaviest mill
ers is now making arrangements to for
ward 800 barrels of flour eastward in this
way with the view OF effectng saving
in freight. This flour. if shippe,l. will be
carried from Chicago to St. Louis and re-
turned from the latter point to Chic 90
without breaking bulk, after which il
will be carried to its eastern destination.
the extra distance thus travelled amount
ing to 800 miles,"
Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1878-03-30

They sat alone by the bright wood fire.,
Ine gray-haired dame amt the AGED slre
DrrSmi g OF DAYS gone bv;
The te r-drops fell each wrinkled check
1hey both had thoughts that they cou.d not
speak.
AZ each heart uttered sigh.
For their sad add fearful eyes deserted
Three little ch ira, placed side by slde
galnst the sitting-room wall:
e1ld-fAsLioned enough "a there thew stoo,,
4n6ir seats OF ruse ami their frames 4 w.od
With their backs SO st. xight and tall.
1oen the SIRE shook his silvery head.
ana with trembling voice he gen tly said
~, Aotner, those empty chairs!
tncy orinx us such sstd, sat thoughts to- night.
Wen put them forever ont of s,eht.
In The small, dark roo IA uv stars
But o answered, "Father, no. not vet.
for lovk at them, and furset
inst the children went awaN;
1ne boys come back. AMI our Mary. too,
with hfr apron on OF checkered blue,
Anu sits here every Gay.
20 iet them stand there, though empty now,
Ana every time when alone We bow
~ the Fathers throne To pray,
Wen ask to meet the children anove,
Al our Saviour's home of rest and lore,
WheTe no child goeth away.