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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

The Sedalia (Mo,l Democrat says that
Senator Chambers new table OF values
runs thus: Zone Indian agent makes
$4,000. Two Indian agents make $lO,-
600. One dozen Indian agents will carry
one State election. Three State elections
carried by Indian agents, make one Presi-
dapf ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

THE ACTS OF THE OTHER SIDE WERE
"CONsUAIMATED, AND GAVE THE PREsI-
''DENCY TO A MAN NOT ELECTED. ''-Prest-
"dent Samuel j. Tflden.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

from dollar to dollar and quarter a
day; but the dollar day they now earn
will purchase nearly two and one~half
times as much as the two dollars they
earned in 1864.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

ELIXIR OF HONEY. The great remedy
for coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis,
whooping cough, Group, and all lung
diseases.
GENTS: The Elixir of Honey | ordered
for my wife has proved a great blessing
to her. | advise all suffering people to
use Elixir of Honey: they will find it just
as recommended.
a. MURDOCH, Tompkinsville, Ky.
For sal, by druggists. Address Specific
Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo.
DR.. Bells Fit Cure cures Fits, Spasms
and Commissions, and all Nervous Diseases.
For sale by Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

The footing of the list for 1864 is SCI .O7,
while that for 1878 is but $I3.45, for the
same articles. In 1864 laborers received
at the rate of two dollars per dav. while
now the same class of Workmen receive
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

FOR RACINE q MILWAUKEE,.
ARRIVE
Oay TX press and MGi1s:O5 5:45PM
Night Express. ..IO:SOPM 5:50sAM
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at O:05 connects with the train arri
wing in Chicago early Monday morning. No lay
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thstIAln,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27
Figures for the wOrKingman.

The following table, being the price-list
oil wholesale grOcers aud dry goods dealers
10 1864, and the prices for the same goods
at the present tune, show the Difference
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27
spinner. breakfast +supper.
Advantages Of the T, P. & W. Route

az 1t is the ONLY ROUTE RUNNING THROUGH
DAY COACHES and Reclining Chair Cars from Bur-
lington and Keokuk to Lafayette, Logan port, Fit.
Wayne, Toledo and indianapolis WITHOUT CHANGE.
II Is the only Route Running Palace Coaches to
Toledo WITHOUT CHANGE. The New York Special
mas Through Day Coaches from Burlington to La
iayette WITHOUT CHANGE. The Cincinnati Express
mas reclining Chair Car from Burlington to Indian
apolis and through Coach from Peoria to Toledo
WITHOUT CHANGE. The Chicago Special Express
has Palace Sleeping Car from Peoria to Chicago
WITHOUT CHANGE. Purchase your tickets via this
Fast and Popular Route, securing THROUGH CARS.
SURE CONNECTIONS and AVOIDING ONE CHANGE OF
CARS TO ALL EASTERN CITIES. BAGGAGE CHECKED
THROUGH.
II. L. HOPKINS, Gen'l Manager,
A. c. TOWNSEND, Gen Pass & Tkt Agt Peorla.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

PITY there were not more visiting
statesmen of the Barlow stripe" says the
Philidelphia Times Ind.).
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

81 WOULD sCoRN AND CONDEMN MY
RIGHTEOUS TITLE IF THE DEMOCRATIC
FRAUD. President Samuel j. Ttlden.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27
gocK ISLAND 4 PEORIA RAILWAY.

SHORTEST ROUTE TO HE EAsF AND ooOIH'
LEAVE ARRIVE.
Thro'h F'ht 6 90 g. m Galva Ac. S:55 a, m.
Mail q Elk. l'55 p. IN. Mail & Ex. 1900 p. IN.
Gslva Ac. sos p. M. ThTo'h F'ht 4:45 p. IN.
The 80 D m train makes close connection ~
Galva with C & q for points west: arriving at
Galesburg at 500 m; at Burlington z rs p m; al
Keokuk 9:25 p m; and at Quincy $40 p m; also
making close connection at Poor with / B & "
and T P & w roads for all points east and south.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

At reduced prices. Also furnished on government
orders. Dealer in 0RTHoPEDIc AND SURGTcAL
INSTRUMENTS for the Treatment and Cure of all
Deformities. Add also manufacturers to order
Elevations for Shortened Limbs. Apparatuses for
Hip Disease, Weak Ankles, Spinal Curvature, La
dies and Gentlemen's Shoulder Braces, Hard Rub
Der, Spring and Elastic Trusses, Abdominal Sup
porters and Belts. Elastic Stockings and Suspense
ries; also Surgical Elastic Hosiery for the relief
and support of Varicose Veins Weak, Swollen or
liberated Limbs, Corpuency, Abdominal Weak
ness ana Tumors. Illustrated Catalogue sent en-
application. 107 Wisconsin Street. Milwaukee
Wisconsin.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27
Rocy ISLAND Z MERCER CO E Z

Leave Rock Island at 100 g. H. II 80 m, and IL
m. Arriving at Cable at 11:10 a m, 80 p m
and :05 m.
Leave Cable at $50 m, 1915 m. and 3:15 p m
Arriving at Rock Island at Sis a. m, 80 p. IN
and 5 30 D IN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

The Democrats of Reading, Pa, have
elected colored man constable, defeating
a Republican and two Independents. e L
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27
TWELVE GOOD REASONS
WHY THE
WQman's Suffrage Stove Polish
Is PREFERRED TO ALL OTHERS,

IS PREFERRED TO ALL OTHERS,
First-It is the LARGEST package of Stove Polish
in the world
Second--It is the RBATEsT.
Third-Tt is composed entirely of rURE EAST In
Ola PLUMBAGo.
Fourth-It WILL cover more surface, and is con-
sequently CHEAPER than any other kind.
Fifth-lt is NOT ADULTERATED with cheap Amer
can or German lead, or other worthless substance
to give it weight,
Sixth-It is FREE from OBJECTIONABLE sILvERY
LusTRE, such as Is easily furnished by greese dirt
Seventh-It produces the MOST ENDURING JET
BLACK GLOSS of any polish ever offered to the public.
Eighth 1t makes NO DUST and requires LESS
LABOR in polishing.
Ninth-It will polish any stove, HOT OR COLD, as
soon as applied, and requires no mixing with var
n1sh or naptha, nor docs any such deletenous in
gredient enter into it's composition.
Tenth-It DOES NOT BURN upon the stove, and is
free from all Objectionable smell.
Eleventh. WILL POLISH sHEETIRoN and pre-.
serve 1t from rust
Twelfth-It is the HANDsoMEsT POLISH in the
world
Hence, every Woman wants it.
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY THE
Phoenix Manufactu'g Co.,
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Hotels.
NEWHALL HOUSE
MILWAUKEE

j. F. ANTISDEL Proprietor.
The present proprietors of this Elegant Hote
have spared neither money or pains in furnishing
and improving the house; and with the improved
Otis Elevator recently put in it cannot be excelled
for convenience and comfort to the travelling public
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27
Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND b PACIFIC &. II
TIME TABLE, JANUARY /, 1879.
EASTWARD. II
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.

Passengers carried on Freight trains as follows:
East 445 m; West 1918 m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27
$50, $3.50, $500 OR MORE

INVESTED IN STOCKS frequently yield from
100 to 500 per cent profit. Stocks carried mar
gin of to per cent. if desired Send for our
CAREFUL PLAN for speculation in Wall Street,
more successful than any heretofore pursued
Pamphlet explaining How to make money in
Wall Street." mailed free. Those who wish TO
conduct small or large operations through a care
full and responsible firm, address
PECK g. MORTON,
10 Broad Street, ............... NEW YORK
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27

The Chicago, Milwaukee and s.. Paul Railway
is the only Northwestern Line Connecting in same
Depot IN Chicago with any of the Great Eastern
and Southern Railways, and is the most copyen-
lently located with reference to reaching any De
Through Tfcke,s and Through Baggage Checks
to all Principal Cities
Steel Raj Track, thoroughly ballasted, free from
dust Westinghouse Improved Automatic Air
Brake, Miler's Safety Platform and Couplings on
all Passenger Cars
1hls Road connects more Business Cept+rs
Health and Pleasure Resorts and passes throuoh q
6nek country, with grander scenery, than any
Northwestern Line.
A Y. II. CARPENTER
General Psse. and Ticketkrt
). >. MERRILL, JNO. Q. GAULT
Gen1 Manager. Asst Genn Manager
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-02-27
THE ONLY AGENCY DOING EXCLUSIVELY INSURANCE.
ALL LOSSES PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. POLL
CIRs ISSUED IN THE FOLLOWING OLD
AND TRIED COMPANIES.

FIRE.
Old New York Unde writers Agency 5 3,500O00
Old Continental Observation-Disclosures. 100000
Old Phenix 2792 600
Old Howard, organized 1926 ........ 100000
German-American. Observation-Disclosures. 2250OOO
Liverpool & London s Globe ........... 30,000,00O
Royal, of London. .... %, 600 600
Imperial of London -. 13,0000O0
Northern, of Loudcn Observation-Disclosures. 27,OOO0 900
Grard, of Philadelphia. ............ 100000
St. Paul Fire and Marine................. 100000
Traders Of Chicago. $4,000
Atlantic of Brooklyn. $500. ........... 457 900
Amazon of Cincinnati, Ohio. ......... $4,000
Rhode Island Association. .......- ...... 100000
Western, of Toronto ..........-........ 100000
Fairfield, of Connecticut. 3O5,S15
Commonwealth, Of Boston. .........,.... 1854
Revere, of Boston. ................s 288375
ACCIDENT.
Travellers Accident, of Hartford ........ 3,700OO0
LIFE.
washington Lle...,.-'-- .-...--..... 5,5OO,OOO
Total Assets .............---.... $119,933,524
OFFICE, BENGSTON'S BLOCK,
ROCK ISLAND, Ill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15
For the SPECTATOR.
Our Fishersville Letter.


F1sHERsvILLE, VA, Jolly 18th, 1879.
Eds Spectator Harvest is ended hereabouts
and the veteran thresher, John BroWnlee, of
Greenyille. is now busy getting the crop ready
for the miller. He is running two steam
threshers in this township and tells US that he
began the season earlier this year than ever be-
fore, having opened the season on the day of
Americas Independence anniversary. He is
operating to-day at Mr.. Rocks at this place,
moving Engine and separator. A perfect stream cam
Of wheat pours from the thresher and every
thing works with astonishing ease and perfec-
quality and e sae q fh sn
Was anticipated before harvest. He has been
engaged SO long in the business that his knowl-
band Of the 44th Va. Cavalry during the war.
and we remember quite well an incident that
occurred during one Of our advances into Ma
ryland that illustrates his love for the business
Of his life. We yers falling back ROM Wash
ington in n, ~ an 81 IN passing through Mont
new and beautiful 8-horse Pitt Thresher. To
see such a machine was, with John, to fall In
lOvewith 1t, and he at. once resolved to trans
plant the prize from the fields Of Maryland to
his beloved Virginia.
fcient lumber Of Mary land cobhams to draw
of his valuable requirement, and. hitching to
it. fell in with the rear of the command and
moved toward the Potomac; but sad to relate
as the line moved on and was nearing the riv-
er, "Old Tiger (Gen. McCausland) happened to
spy the red beauty, and In terms more profane
than refined. asked; Where TIE h~i afs you
reply, "Well," said the General: "tnrn the
DID thing loose, and join your regiment as
quick as hill Will scorch q feather,v The
thing was turned loose. and 80 that attractive
feature ceased to adorn our line of march,
don't give this as the exact occurrence but
I'm not far from the facts in the case, as John
will testify himself; and, from the energetic
manner in which he smote his drum q short
time subsequent to his inseg.sgss2 With t.Old tt
ger" he undoubtedly TOOK the satisfaction out
Of It's head he would have liked to have had out
OF "Tiger's.''
We hope our old friend may live long to
thresh the crops of Augusta, and we can assure
those wanting it done. that whether John he
gins at in the morning or four hours later,
they will get good days work done before he
whistles down breaks.
We were blessed with more rain to-day than
we have had for Weeks-ip truth we've had
none at all Just here for halfthat long. Never
theless corn has q good color and Is growing
some, especially in sod land.
Much sickness prevails among the children
mostly cholera infantum. No further news.
A. A. A,
The largest variety &c. Counter can be seen
at GLAnKE's. nlaya-tf
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A Boy WORTH LOOKING AFTER
The Pekin (Ill.) Republican. chronicles
q bit of heroism by Peoria-county, boy
which deserves recognition. A coal
shaft is being sunk just north of Hollis,
and the other day . workman by the
name Of Harland lighted slow match
leading to blast and then signalled to
be drawn up. The depth of the shaft
was seventy feet. When he had been
raised fourteen feet he struck the bot
tom of board partition and was thrown
back to the bottom. Thomas Crandall,
q step-son of Harlan, was witness to
the accident, and promptly slid down
the rope, seventy feet, and tore the
match from the fuse in time to prevent
an explosion. The act was brave one,
scarcely to be parallsled. The boys
hands were terribly lacerated by the
friction of the rope. The step. father was
rescued with broken rib and other
severe bruises.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

CURIOSITY OF THE WooDs.-[From
the Salisbury IN. c. Watchn1ass. ]-Sev-
en- miles west of Salisbury, on the pre-
misses Of James B. Gibson, Is a botanic
curiosity in the shape of "gum" tree.
About ten years ago one Of the prongs
lit branches into fork about yard
from the ground) was cut off. and in
falling one of its limbs caught on limb
OF the remaining prong. It was no fur
Their mOlested, and the limb of the de-
pendent tree, now an inch and half in
diameter, grew into the one that held it
up. The remarkable feature is that the
rootless tree still lives or grows, though
not so fast as its twin-that q tree TWEEN.
ty-five feet high, with abundant foliage.
should be supplied with sufficient SAP
from the contact of the aforementioned
limb, q surface Of probably not more
than three square inches,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

The Grand Lodge Of the G. U. 0. Of G. r.,
Met Tuesday morning, July Sth, 1879. The B.
w. g. S. Ruler, VIM. Mason, being absent, the
r. w. G. A. Ruler, E. ]. Simms, took the chair
After calling the house to order the following
officers took their positions :-Cornealous Flow
ers, r. W, G. Herald; B. G. West, r. w. G.
Marshal; A. s. Perpener, r. w. s. G. Master
George Preston, r. w. g. A. Ruler; B. A. Gar
net, r. W. G. Chaplain; Maria Hill. r. W. g.
Messenger; John Pryor, r. w. G. Treasurer
W. M. Campbell, R. W. G. Scribe; w. w. john
sou, r. w. G. G. Scribe. THE following Com
mittees were then appointed by the r. w. G.
State Ruler: Committee on Credentials-J. W.
Johnson, w. w. johnson, w. M. Smith; Com
mittee on Grievances-Jordan Jones, Mary E.
Kinney, James Mitchell, Martha Forsee, Mary
F. Haynes; Committee on Correspondence-W.
M. Campbell, W. M. Smith, Julia Edmons;
Committee on Accounts due the Grand Lodge
j. A. Thornton, Hannah johnson, Thomas
Watkins; Committee on unfinished business
Jordan Jones, w. NJ Smith, w. M. Campbell; ;
Committee on Finances-W. M. Smith, James
Mitchell, Maria Forsee, T. Watkins, Sister Par
ten. M. E. Kinney, and NJ. F. Haynes.
On Wednesday aftepeon, the Gallileean
Fishermen turned out and paraded the streets
to the Augusta Street M. E. Church, where adj
dresses were made to them by A. 8. Perpener,
Alexandria, and E. J. Simms, of Richmond.
In the evening, splendid entertainment was
given in thr basement of said church for the
benefit of all who wished to enjoy nice time.
Everything passed Of nicely and all enjoyed
themselves splendidly.
The session commenced the next morning
Thursday at o'clock, duly 10th, 1872 and, af
ter hard days work until o'clock in the
afternoon, finished up all business but the cleo
ton of officers. This was next before the house,
and the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term:
Edward J. Simms. R. w. G.. B.; John Pryor,
r. w. g. A.; w. NJ. Smith, R. W. g. D.; w. M.
Campbell. r. w. g. S.; James 2. Brooks, B. W.
T.; w. W. johnson, r. w. G. c. s.; J. W, john
son, r. w. g. NJ; Thomas Watkins, R. w. G.
H.. Benjamin Colour, R. W. g. c.: Archie Ed
mons. R. w. q. o.; Sister Martha Forsee, r. H.
s. to R. w, g. R. R.; Sister NJ. F. Hayns, L. n.
S. to q. ". 6. R.; Sister ]. A. Thornton, r. H.
S. to R. W. g. Al Sister NJ. ]. Kinney, Z. u. 8.
to r. W. G.. A; A. 8. Perpaner. r. W. 8. Ruler.
A resolution was offered by Bro. A. 8. Perpe-
ner. of Alexandria, as follows:
Be it Resolved, That we the members OF the
Grand Lodge, and also the Subordinates tend
our heartfelt thanks to the members Of the
Lodge in Staunton for their cordial and hospi-
table reception extended US during our session.
We also feel grateful to tho citizens generally
for their uniform kindness while we were here,
mond, or any whore In our Fishermen circle,
shall BE- thio ~ as open sat q Is Wv f ''0'S
The Lodge was then adjourned to lneet the
second Tuesday in July, 1880.
w. W. JOHNSON, Sec.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

PAKERS BITTERS.-Baker's Premium
~ B1tters are now known wherever the fell
nand OF Disease has laid its whitening TOUCH
Inelr remedial powers are universally recog--
nizeo ana acknowledged. and the preference is
given them over all other remedies compound
ed for the cure Of dyspepsia, cholera morbus,
cramp cholic, and all other diseases Incl.
dent to impaired digestion. The Bitters are
truly valuable remedy, as many who have
felt their beneficial effects will testify, and
should be found in every household. Captain
Elijah Baker, the proprietor of these Bitters lis
2 well known and highly respected citizen Of
Richmond. whose character is unassailable:
ana therefore his preparation may be consid-
cred genuine. We recommend the Bitters for
the above named complaints, feeling convinced
that great benefit will follow a trial.-Munchcs-
ter Courier.
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs were awarded a
special premium at the Fair, and deservedly
SO, for they are standard medicine and we are
personally cOgnizant of some remarkable cures
erected BY them.-Ricfmond Commercial
~ NOT!CE.-Baker's Premium Bitters are
exempted by the U. s. Internal Revenue De-
partment from special liquor tax,
Sold by all druggists and country merchants
everywhere. e. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

WASHING AWAY Eastern Virgin
lan:l-Me learn on good authority that
curing the last ten years Swann's Point
IN H. chesapeake bay, has washed away
lOo Ieet aharp's Island one half washed
away IA SIXTY years; Cooks point is
gradually fading from view, and the
owner 10 anxious to dispose Of 1t. Tan
glef Island, only about fifteen miles
from hancock, is also gradually wear
ing aWay-the camp ground where we
wen remember to have spent SO many
happy hours in days lang syne-now
peing 2oO yards in the bay. This latter
mas occurred within less than twenty
I'VE years. No wonder the late State line
a pr,nt couldn't find Watkins's
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

CoMPLIMENrARY.-The Old Commonwealth
speaking of the grafton of Capt. James Bum
gardner, jr., at Harrisonburg on the 4th inst,
says:-"Capt. Rumgardner was greeted with
generous applause, and had not proceeded far
before the vast audience was wrapped in closest
attention, listening attentively to every word
and responding with outbursts of rapturous ap-
plause to the burning words of eloquence which
fell from the speakers lips. Capt. Bumgard-
ner made some of the most appropriate refer
ences and apt and patriotic illusions to the
events which marked the day in history that
It has ever been our pleasure to hear, and for
the first time in many years it was most graft
Tying to listen to fine oratorical effort devoid
of the buncombe and spread eagle alleeories
usually attaching to 4th of July speeches."
9th "Stonewall'' Brigade Band the same
paper says:-"The people of Harrisonburg are
no strangers to the sweet music of the Stone
wall Band, an organization Of players which re-
fleets credit on the genial and mastery leader
ship of Prof Turner. The Band is one of Vir-
rinia's favorites. and its members are as famous
for gentlemanly dep ortment and accommodate
ing dispositions, as for their high talent as
musicians"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

OHM TO 5000 A YEAR, or IS to $40 day in
VluVV do as well as men. Many make more
than the amount stated above. Any one can
do the work. You can make from 80 cts to 81
an hour by devoting your evenings and spare
time to the business. 1t costs nothing to try
the business Nothing like it for money max
ing ever offered before. Business pleasant and
know all about the best paying business before
the public, send us your address and we will
send you full particulars and private terms
make up your mind for yourself.
Address GEORGE STINSON & co.
JelO-ly Portland, Maine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

Y. M. C. A.-Services were conducted on Sun
day evening last by @, W. Echard. Subject
18th chapter of Matthew.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Peck, Guy.
and Churchman. Considering the extreme
heat, the attendance was good. All who can
possibly do SO should attend these meetings.
They olny last one hour.
The meeting next Sunday evening will be
led by Mr.. Charles w. Snuff Subjeet-13th
chapter of Matthew.
The young are cordially invited to turn out,
regardless of warm weather, and aid in these
services
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"A CARD

10 all who are suffering from the errors and
lndiscretions of youth. nervous weakness, ear
~ decay, loss of manhood, &C., I will send re-
clpe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
+Ais great remedy was discovered by amission-
arg IN South America. Send self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN. Station
D'' 1se~ 1oT" C"y. jan14-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

A LARGE BEAR KILLED.-Three of our Staun-
ton climbs of the law" Messrs.. John W. Stout,
Lewis M. Bumgardner, and Alex. F. Robertson,
who are ':roughing it" through the mountains
between here and Parkersburg, had the pleas
ure last week Of partaking of the steak OF $50
pound bear, which was killed on last Monday
night by Mr.. Thomas Galford on the top Of
Allegheny Mountain. Mr., Galford was in a
tree watching deer lick when bruin put in an
appearance and Mr.. Galford ''put in" full
load of buckshot, which put an end to his bear
chin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15
Have You Heard the News.

SMITH d sHAKMAN, wholesale druggists.
baltimore, Nd, have made the most wonder
1ul discovery of the age. Their stomach
nitters will cure Headache. Loss Of Appetite.
nervous Affections. Liver Complaint, General
Debility. and the like. Give it trial and cease
your complaining. The Ritters act like magic
le3-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15
A Great Enterprise,

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Com
pany ID one of Rochester's greatest BUSH
ness enterprises. Their Hop Bitters
nave reached sale beyond all precedent,
having from their intrinsic value found
their way into almost every HOUSEHOLD in
the Graphic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

For Dyspepsia, Nervousness, Headache. Con-
stipation, and all diseases Of the Liver and
Stomach, ]: M. Laroque's Anti-Bilious Bittsrs
are decidedly the most potent remedy that can
be used. For sale by all druggists, 15c a pa
per. or ST. bottle. w. r. Thornton, Propri-
etor, Baltimore, Nd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-07-15

Mr.. G. P. Conrad, Winchester, an A.
NJ, of the University of Virginia, has
been elected to the chair of chemistry OF
the Arkansas industrial University,
Fayette, Arkansas.