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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
For the SPECTATOR
A Narrow Observation-Disclosures Death.

Mr. Editor AT the station near this, Alton,
there are some venturesome. fool-hardy ur-
chins. One of them on Monday, climbed up on
a freight train that was slowing up to let the
up mail train pass. He climbed on one of the
tallest breaks, fell, his legs across the track
by n almost superhuman effort rolled himself
from before the wheels, one grinding the whole
length of his thigh and leg. He scrambled up
and disappeared, and it was not known until
the next morning that he broke one of the
bones in one arm. He learned lesson that
ought to impress itself on the boys, not alone
here, bat everywhere else, who are daily risk
ing life and limb in their senseless sport! It
was a son of G. Sheler, Waterman at Big Tun-
mel, about IL years DID,
Mrs. DIR. Williams, near Avon some weeks
since gave birth to twins, boy and girl both
large and wei developed. The boy died on the
18th inst.
Intelligence reached Miss Goodloe a few
days since of the sudden death of Miss Hutch
nson, a sister of Rev. Mrs. Hawthorne, a most
accomplished and lovely young lady. About a
year ago she married widower, mame not re-
membered0 in Alabama, who had been left
with two infant children. She left one about
two weeks old. Her death was a great shock
to her many trends, who remembered her here,
as one of the most. accomplished of the guests
who spent the Summer of 1877, at the Goodloe
House. Few equalled her, in her musical gifts
of voice andperformance at the piano. Q.
RoCKFISH GAP, April 10th, 1879.
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MERCHANTS EXCURSIoN.-IhrOugh the cOur-
tesy of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, the
Commercial Club OF Richmond have issued
tickets over the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway to
a large number of merchants and business men
along the line of that road from Covington to
Richmond. This liberality on the part OF the
Chesapeake & Ohio Road will afford an oppor-
tunity for our business men to visit our State
Capitol at very trifiing cost, the result of
which will be the establishment of business
relations with Richmond which will enventu-
ally prove Of vast benefit to that city, and re-
dound to the advantage of the Railroad also.
This is move in the right direction, both for
the benefit of Richmond and the Railroad. The
ticket costs nothing, and is for the train which
passes here at 2 o'clock. P. Wednesday,, April
22nd) Returning on mail or express train,
Saturday, April Goth. Arrangements have been
made with the various hotels to furnish accom-
modations at from Sl25 to 500 per day.
Messrs. Claiborne Watkins, Jam IS Pendleton
Rogers, Junius Morris, r. E. Bankenship. ohm
S. Elicit, and John B. Purcell are the commit
tee of arrangements on the part of the Rich
mond Commercial Club, who tender the cour-
tesies of the Club, with all its privileges, dur
ing the visit of the excursionists. 1t is expect
ed that large number will avail themselves of
this opportunity to visit the metropolis of old
Virginia,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
For the SPECTATOR.
To the Farmers Of Virginia.
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
Department of Agriculture,
RInurIoNn AnriI lQfh 1870

RICHMOND, April 10Th, 1879.
wish to obtain specimens of the minerals,
timbers, and other resources of each county in
the State. You can greatly aid me in doing so.
Such collection will be very advantageous to
the State and to your county.
Specimens Of iron may be sent The size of one
or two bricks, coal rather larger, and other
minerals of such smaller size may be con-
venient. Timbers may be two or three feetlong
one to two inches thick, and six inches wide
and dressed, if convenient.
The railroads have all granted free tranSportd-
ton by freight, for minerals and timbers.
When these specimens are sent give writ
ten description of the exact locality, probable
quantity, and the means of access, and whether
the minerals have been mined, or are being
mined now, and with what facilities and sue
cess. At the same time shall be glad to have
any information about your county which may
be of public interest.
shall be pleased to have you visit my rooms
when you come to Richmond.
Yours, very respectfully,
THOMAS POLLARD,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
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Robert Mewade as Rip Van Wrinkle.

This well known and able actor gave his IN
depreciation of this celebrated character, in
which Joe Jefferson made his reputation. at
the Masonic Hall on last Monday night to quite
a respectable audience, though it was not near
SO large as the rare talents Of the actor de-
served. His Interpretation is quite original
and entirely different from Jefferson's, border
ing more on the comic and yet with sudden
touches of pathos, which bring unhidden tears
to the eyes. With the poor accommodations and
scenery afforded by the Hall and with most
inefficient support it is to be wondered that he
acquitted himself SO well.
We hope he will again visit Staunton when
the Opera House is finished, and we feel safe in
promising him large and appreciative audi
ence
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Development of Consumption.

AS the disease fastens itself upon it's victim
one after another of the vital powers give way.
The patient loses flesh and strength, is languid.
unable to perform mental or physical labor
with the usual facility, is depressed in spirits
and inclined to drowsinessand sleep; the men,
DRY is weakened, and its permanent impair
ment seriously threatened
The mucous membrane becomes morbidly
sensitive. and, in spite of the utmost care be-
comes affected from the slightest causes so
that at last even breath Of wind up the lining
of the nose or throat becomes productive of a
cold, and gives rise to serious disturbance of
the other respiratory organs. The patient is
subject to frequent and repeated colds, each
one aggravating the disease by giving it new
impulse, and attacking larger extent of sur
face th an its predecessor. In this manner the
Catarrh spreads from organ to organ, until it
finally reaches the lungs and produces con-
sumption.
Discharges from the Ear are quickly and per-
manently cured by proper trea ment.
DR.. HARTLEY's OFFICE
apr22 80 North Greene Street. near Mulberry
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BrlafS.

Who will be Queen of May? Don't all speak
at once
It will soon be time for the young folks to GO
''a Maying."
The heavy rain Of last week was. very well
come to our farmers.
Another bevy of schoolgirls visited Weyer's
Cave on last Saturday.
Ifyou want to find young lady out call on
her when she is not at home.
The sharp frost last Sunday night, nipped the
peaches in the bloom.
One swallow doesn't make Spring, but one
Spring will furnish many swallows.
Candidates act wisely who pay for their an
snouncements in the papers before election.
The readers of the Spectator will select their
candidates from those whose announcements
appear in its columns.
"the snow, the beautiful snow" fell to the
depth Of about two feet.
The City Council should repair the lamp
which was recently broken down on the corner
of Frederick and Water streets.
The April number of the Valley Farmer has
been received. 1t is well illustrated and print
ed better than the preceding numbers.
Gen. Wade Hampton is a member oft the Epis-
copal church, what is known as a low church
man-and not Roman Catholic, as late item
which went the rounds of the press asserted.
AS this is the season when fish ascend the
streams. f1sh-ways. or sluices, should be esta-
blished at all the mill dams, as the law requires
that they may be enabled to do so, and thus
stock our streams with plenty of fish.
Go to Hilb & Rutherford's and see the beauti-
full spring suits, at figures so low that the closest
buyer will open his eyes with establishment.
They have beautiful children's suits at prices
less than the cost of making them.
The "Pinafore" hat is out. 1t is modelled q la
Josephine trimmed with -navy-blue and
mounted in little buttercups, with pinafore
curtain behind and couple of stern-chasers
streaming out like an AdmiraPs penant in the
rear.
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SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISERS

CONTRACT FOR TRANSFER OF JAMES
RIVER CANAL.-At meeting, in Rich
mond, on Thursday, of the bondholders
of the James River and Kanawha Canal
Company final agreement was entered
into with the Richmond and Allegheny
Railroad Company, and signed by bond
holders representing about $350,OOO of
the first mortgage bonds. The contract
was signed by Gen. Thomas Ewing, of
Ohio, as attorney for the Richmond and
Allegheny Railroad Company, and by
all the first and second mortgage bond
holders present.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


bakers .BITTERS.-Baker's Premium
- Bitters are now known wherever the fell
hand OF Disease has laid its whitening touch
Ihelr remedial powers are universally recog-
n1Zed and 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, is
well known and highly respected citizen of
Richmond. whose character is unassailable;
and therefore his preparation may be c0nsid-
cred genuine. We recommend the Bitters for
the above named complaints, feeling convinced
that great benefit will follow a trial.-Manches-
ter Courier.
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS were awarded
special premium at the Fair, and deservedly
SO, for they are a standard medicine and we are
personally cognizant of some remarkable cures
erected by Unconstitutional Commercial
So NOTICE.-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.
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THREE GOOD REAsoNs.-There are
three good reasons why boys should tell
the truth: First, for his own sake. One
who tells the simple truth, with no at
tempt to gloss it over. no matter how
much it ma, seem to be against him, is
always trusted. So it is the best policy.
Secondly, for the sake of others. The
opposite course will surely lead some
one else to commit the same sad sin.
His best friends will be grieved, and
some one may be terribly wronged by
the telling of an untruth about him.
So it is a selfish practice. Last, but not
least, God has in many ways expressed
his great displeasure toward him that
"maketh lie." To him we must,
reader, account for "every idle word, 4"
with every secret thing, whether it be
good, or whether it be evil" So it is
best on principle.-Kind Words.
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Hop and German.


Awaiting themselves of the holiday given by
the schools after Lent, the young gentlemen OF
the city gave ball at the Grange Hall on last
Wednesday night in compliment to the youns
ladies who were staying with their friends in
the city. 1t was most enjoyable affair
The costumes of the young ladies, though not
elaborate, were very tasteful and in many in
stances quite beautiful. The young gentlemen
were mournfully arrayed as fashion demands
All greatly enjoyed the few feeting hours O.
pleasure, and the school girls will doubtless 60
back to their studies with the greater Zest after
this pleasant episode in their welcome holiday.
We ourselves did not have the pleasure of be-
ing present but our Jenkins furnishes Us
with the following list of couples who partici-
pated in the dance, though there were Others
present including number of married ladies:
John Ker and Miss Bessie Murdoch, VIM.
Kenney and Miss Bessie Bryan, Waldo Allen
and Miss Helen Candy, J. Taylor and Miss An
ME Bell Ed. Taylor and Miss Ruth Tuck, w
A. Cushing and Miss Nettie Foster, NJ. Acker
man and Miss Bessie Maddux, Nc. McCue and
Miss Rose Duke s. Sublett and Miss E. Ford,
j. Tyree and Miss Bessie Pinkard, Edwin F.
Surber and Miss Agnes Hartman, G. Euritt and
Miss Hanna Boyle, Ed. Echos and Miss Helen
Reid, b. Woodward and Miss Maggie McChes-
ney, Henderson Bell and Miss Imogen Loyal,
L. Halle and Miss Mamie Phillips.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, hav-
ing had placedin his hands byan East India mis-
slonary the formula of simple vegetable reme-
dy for the speedy and permanent cure for Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma. and all
Throat and Lung Affections, also positive and
radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Ner-
vous Complaints, after having tested its Won
derful curative powers in thousands of cases,
has felt it his duty to make it known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this motive and a
desire to relieve human suffering, will send
free of charge to all who desire it, this recipe,
with full directions for preparing and using in
German, French, or English. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp. naming this paper, w.
W. SHERAR, 149 Powers Block, Rochester, ". Y.
nOv5-6meOW
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

ENTERPRIsING AUGUSTA MEN.-Messrs. Moh-
Ter and sons, of this county, who have engaged
in the lumber business in West Virginia, are,
weare pleased to learn. meeting with the sue
cess their enterprise deserves. The Anderson
Enterprise contains the following :-"Mofer &
Sons are preparing to begin the shipment of a
large lot of Railroad lumber to Richmond
thence to Paris, France. The contract with the
French government calls for 3l6 900 feet of rail-
road switch ties.
The above firm is doing an immense lumber
business. They aie running three mills in
Summers county, and deserve the success they
have realized"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22
A Gentle Hint.

In our style of climate, with its sudden
changes of temperature,--rain, wind, and sun
no wonder that our children, friends and rela-
tives are so frequently taken from us by neg
lected colds. half the deaths resulting directly
Syrup kept about your home for immediate use
will prevent serious sickness, a large doctors
bill, and perhaps death, by the use of three or
rhages, Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Group or
any disease of the Throat or Lungs, its success
is simply wonderful, as your druggists will tell
you. German Syrup is now sold in every town
and village on this continent Sample bottles
for trial, 10 cents Regular size IS cents. For
sale by DR.. N. WAYT & Bro, or G. w. MAY q
Co. decll-eOW
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MARRIAGES.

MISUNDERSTANDING Is, 1872 by Rev. S.
Henkel, Wallace Minnick and Miss Mary E.
Starke, all of Rockingham CO.
Es-WHITMER.-April Is, 1879, at the store
of VIM. Loeb. in Harrisonburg, by Rev. Jacob
er of the Revenue of Ashby District,) and Miss
Civilla s. Whitmer, all of Rockingham CO.
HICKoK-HoUSMAN.-In Botet curt, at the resi-
dence OF Lewis Housnan, ESQ.,, on the 10th
inst, by Rev. Mr.. Nevett, Mr.. Robert Edie
Hickok, of Christiansburg, and Miss Nettie
Housman, of Botetourt.
BRACKMAN-HUGHs.-Ne the White Sulphur
Springs, on the 10th instant, by Rev. c. NJ.
Brown, Mr.. John V. Brakeman and Miss Mary
A. Hughs-all of Greenbrier county, w. Va.
WALLACE-JONES.-At the residence of the
brides mother, near Williamsburg, Green
brier CO., w. Va, on the 9th instant, by Rev.
w. L. Lynch, Mr. Samuel b. Wallace and
Miss s. Jimmie Jones-all of Greenbrier CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

Our personal appearance is a matter in which
our friends and acquaintance have right to a
choice whether we shall infiict upon them an
exterior uncared for and unattractive, coun-
tenance marred by neglected grizzled beard or
q crown guiltless of covering, half covered or
thatched with white hairs, or whether we shall
III 70 our ieiiows pay que regard 70
80 acceptable in society. There are many
helps for those who desire to do this, and there
are none among them more acceptable than
Halls Hair Remover and Buckingham's Dye
for the whiskers. Both these preparations are
kept for sale at all our drug stores, and II any
wear. we advise them to make note of it,
North Star, DdnuiLe VI.
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MISS AGNES HERNDoN,-This beautiful and
talented Lady, who is highly praised by the
press in the Southern States where she has eX-
hibited, will shortly visit this city, and give
our citizens an opportunity to witness her dra-
matte presentations of different interesting
characters.
She is a native of Virginia, though her native
place is now in West Virginia. and we knew
her when
LAS the sweet moon on the horizons verge,
The maid was on the eve of womanhood,' -
and can readily credit the press accounts OF
her beauty, which otherwise we would consid-
er extravagant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

ASSASSINATION IN WARREN COUN-
TY.--On Monday of last week, about II
o'clock A. NJ, about one mile from
Bentonville. Warren county, Virginia,
James Forster, about sixty years of age.
was shot through the head with load
of buckshot as he was riding along the
road: The assassin was concealed in a
blind about thirty yards from the
road. AS Forster had money on his
per ON and his pockets were not rifled,
malice Is supposed to nave been the mo-
tive actuating the murderer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

DEATH OF DIR. G. A. JACKMAN-Dr c. A.
Jackman, homeopathic physician who had
been living here for about fifteen months. died
on last Wednesday morning at IL o'clock. after
a lingering illness of several months During
his residence here he had made many friends,
and before his recent sickness had secured quite
large patronage. His remains were taken to
his former home in Vermont for burial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

THE PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA COAL
AND IRON CoMPANY.-Last week, meeting for
the permanent organization of this company
was held in philadelphia at which Hon. VIM.
G. Moorehead was elected President, and Hon.
Henry d. Moore, Treasurer. AS heretofore
stated. this company will consolidate the valu-
able Quinnemont and Eureka properties on the
line of the Ches. & o. Railway. Inc PRESIDENT
of this company is an enterprislng capitalist OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

STRUCK BY THE CARSON last Tuesday
night as Mr.. Robert Morganstern and Mr. Ailor,
both employees Of the G. & o. r. r., were re-
returning to their homes in the western part
the city, they saw train approaching and
stepped from the track to avoid it, but by some
means or other Mr. Morganstern was struck
and knocked down. He sustained serious
though not dangerous INJURIES, having his
shoulder blade broken in two places anc the
wight side of his hip badly bruised He was
taken to his home where Dr. McChesney rem
dered the necessary attention. He is now do
-a1I
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SUICIDE IN WEST VIRGINIA.-Mrs.
Lizzie Fulton, of Wheeling, w. Va,
committed suicide Thursday by cutting
her throat from ear to ear, almost sever.
ing the head from the body. She had
been very respondent for some time on
account of her husbands death, and had
shown signs of mental alteration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

ROANOKE COLLEGE CoMMENCEMENT.-Hon.
John Eaton, United States Commissioner of
Education, has accepted an invitation to de :
liver the annual Grafton before the literary So
ceties of Roanoke College, on the 10th Of June.
Ex-President Dosh will preach the Baccalureate
and Rev. J. Peterkin, D. D., of Richmond, Va,
will address the Christian Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

EDS. SPEcTAToR:-In looking over some old
papers few days ago, I found the accompany
ing copy of an ode, written by the late Rev.
Joseph D. Tyler, and read at the celebration of
the laying of the Corner Stone of the Institution
for the education of the Deaf and Dumb and
Blind, at Staunton.
AS it has much intrinsic merit, and from it's
associations will probably be ofinterest to many
of your readers, I respectfully ask that you will
publish it. Respectfully yours,
ALEX. H. II. STUART
April 2lst, 1879.
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SENTENCED FOR EIGHT YEARS.-In
richmond, on Thursday. the jury in the
case OF Angelo Baccagaluppo, on trial
ior attempting to murder his wife, re-
turned verdict of guilty, and he was
sentenced to eight years in the penitsn.
tiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

SrAUNToNIANs IN FLoRfDA.-The Groves re-
ferred to in the following notice in the Soul,
Florida Journal, removed from this city, to
sanford, Florida, a few years since:-"Mr. S. A.
Grove, off, A. Groves Timing establishment t,
who has been engaged on Mr.. John Bigelow s
fine residence, that is in course of erection, at
Maitland, in putting in the window caps, re-
turned Saturday. He is delighted with that
part of the country, and says it bids fair to be
one of the finest sections ofFlorida. Mr.. Grove
is now engaged in preparing the roof for Mr.
Bigelow's house, and will soon have it ready to
,.r1f
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LIABILITY OF NEWSPAPER SUBsCRIB Frs
There seems to be very general misapprehen.
sion as TO the liability of subscribers to news
papers.
The following decisions of the courts. which
we find in the Southern Churchman, will clear
up the matter:
l. Any person who takes paper regularly
from the office, whether directed to his name
Or anothers, or whether he has subscribed for
it or not, is responsible for payment.
2. If a person orders his paper discontinued,
he must pay all arrears, or the publisher may
continue to send it until payment is made, and
then collect the whole amount, whether the
paper is taken from the Office or not.
3. Refusing to take newspapers and periodic
ais from the pOStoffice, or removing and having
them uncalled for, is prinaa facie evidence of in
territorial fraud.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

TIL tIhGlNlA lNSIlTUIlON FOX THE DI
AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.
BY REV. ]. D. TYLER.
The time has come of old foreshown
By voice of prophecy,
The day when closed ears should hear,
And sightless orbs should see.
No more are joys of social life
To lonely mutes forbidden,
Nor volunle1 mines of ages past
To viewless eye-lids hidden.
Eloquent signs can mutely speak
The hearts warm feelings forth.
The soul of the Blind to music thrills
Along their darkling path.
The deaf can read the blessed words
By inspiration given,
The blind can trace by fingers touch
Their homeward path to heaven.
And here we raise home for those
The theme of prophecy, - y
That here the deafened ear may hear
The blinded eye may see! y
o Thou. whose word the sealed earsn-.
Enclosed tomelody,
And poured the glorious light of day
Upon the darkened eye!
Still to benighted eyelids make
The light of life appear
And by the voiceless Spirit speak
To ears that cannot hear.
And may thy Spirit guide their feet
Along lifes thorny ways,
Till ransom'd blind thy glory see,
And the dumb resound thy praise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-04-22

THE LITERARY AGE.-This is the title of
neatly printed monthly magazine, devoted to
Literature, Science, and Education, edited by
Mrs. Blanche Douglas Hoffman, at Liberty,
Bedford county in this State, and furnished to
subscribers at the very low price of only one
dollar year. 1t is publication deserving a
liberal support, which we hope it will obtain.