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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
For the SPECTATOR.

FOT bE0 SPECTATOR.
A COLLISION BETWEEN TWO BRASS BANDS
Wessrs. Editors I'VE had q live time here last
night the col. Baptist give a lawn party and
Employed the Excelsior Band to attend at night
the Red Leaf heard of it and came down in the
day but the party soon got enugh of them
they put me in mind of a black smith shop
with 500 workmen using hamers at once one
feler stood feet 10 with his horn picking
acorns from the tops of trees Mr. Taylor Jeffer.
son the great leader with his jaws puffed out
as # he had wyatt smith in one sid and RABBIT
in the other and Gen. U. S. Grant on his Back
for the third tearm and John Paul in the end
Of his horn for he never changed note Staun-
ton has some good things Martin Love Mr. Dy-
er Wayt the hog law and the Red leaf Band at
night the other Band arrived with Blue laps
on the sight of them put change in the hol /.
thing they made it hot for the r. L. B. they
played som very good peases the sweet By and
By and old hundred was very pritty the last
Band played a dead march ard Q waltz alto
gather.
Braking up the Excelsior B left half past IL
O'Clock r. L. B. was there after II trying to
make the commettee pay them we hope they
will never come this way any more.
81. II. PELToN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

A NUISANCE REMEDIED.-For y ears we have
heard complaints of the sewer which runs from
Beverly or Main street to Lewis creek, and in
several instances sickness has been attributed
to the fact of its existence We hope the recent
action of the City Council in ordering it to be
closed may prove effectual in abating what has
certainly been nuisance if not source of dis
ease
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
Have won He.rl, N. N.v..

Have yOu Heard the News
SMITH & SHAKMAN, wholesale druggists.
baltimore, Nd, have made the most wonder
ful discovery of the age. The Stomach
Nervous Affections, Liver Complaint, General
Debility. and the like. Giveit trial and cease
your complaining. The Bitters act like magic,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

LAND PURCHAsE.-On the 3rd inst, Mr.
Michael A. Coiner, Jr., of this county, pur-
chased 100 acres of land at Peale's Crossroads
in Rockingham county, from Eli Keeran, Esq.
for the sum of $500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

Settlement of long Observation-Disclosures
have at last come to the conclusion that the
best medicine for teething children is DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF THE BALD
WIN AUGUSTA FAIR on last Wednesday it was
agreed that all stockholders, who had paid up
their stock should be admitted to the grounds
free of charge, with their wives and children
under twenty-on years of age. Tickets for
any single day will be fifty cents, and a sea-
son ticket for the four dayswill be sold for 81 3d.
All the indications are that this will be the
most interesting and successful exhibition yet
had Our own county people are taking great
interest in. it and are preparing to make a
grand show of the products and industries of
the grand old county of Augusta, whilst the
people of surrounding counties are looking for
ward with great interest to an occasion when
they will have an opportunity of having wor-
thy competitors for their various productions
and industries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

The LAST ISSUE CIGAR has no superJztous
ddornnaent, but is made honestly, under the old
hand made style. The last inch of the cigar is
as good as when it aoas first lighted. jy29-f
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

CITY CoURT.-In the city court, indictments
were preferred by the grand Jury last week
against Henry II. Minor and VIM. Smith, fol
entering the store of M. E. Miller; against W
II. Higgins for assault and Y. NJ. Bickle for an
assault on S. NJ Wilks.
Mr.. Bickle had his trial Saturday and wa:
found guilty of TIE offence by jury and fin
of $50 imposed by the Court
In the case Of the Commonwealth agains
VIM. Smith alias lone legged Bill" the Cour
assigned e. w. Echard, Esq, to defend him
the trial came off yesterday, and the prisone
was sentenced to two years in the penitentiar,
for the crime Of housebreaking.
The case of the Commonwealth against Hen
ry Minor, colored boy, for HOUSEKEEPING
was on motion of his Counsel, c. w. Echart
Continued to future term owing to the alb
sence of material witnesses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF A FORMER cITIzIN OF
AUGUSTA CoUNTY.-On last week the relatives
of Mr.. Webb Koiner, son of Harvey Koiner
decd, from near Waynesboro, heard by tele-
gram of his accidentally shooting and killing
himself. None of particulars have yet been
learned. His remains will be sent to Augusta
County for burial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

The most useful articles at cents, can be
had at GLADKE'S. may6-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

bakers BITTERS.-Baker's Premium
- B1tters are now known wherever the fell
hand of Disease has laid its whitening touch
The1r 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 consid-
cred genuine. We recommend the Bitters for
the above named complaints, feeling convinced
that great benefit will follow trial.-Manches-
ter Courier.
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs were awarded a
special premium at the Fair, and deservedly
SO, for they are q standard medicine and we are
personally cogn1zant of some remarkable cures
effected by them.-Richnaond Commercial.
~ 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,
S4t,~ = VT4
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

The largest variety BE. Counter can be seen
at GLADEE's may6-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
NO. IL.

Main Street, has been neatly fitted up
by me, aoiaere I a0iU keep select stock OF
the finest Imported and Domestic
LIQ UORS, TOBACCO and CIGARS.
My stock Of Old Whiskeys for medicinal
and tdna5ty use IS unsurpassed. Iinvite
Ladies to call and examine for them
setues my Cooking Wines and Brandies.
No drinking is ol0a0ed there, and Ire
spectf4lly solicit your patronage. w :
Respectfully, Il >
jy22>3m ROBERT HILL IT.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
How to get Sick

Expose yourself day and night, eat too
much without exercise; work too hard
without rest; doctor all the time; take
all the vile nostrums advertised and
then you will want to know
How to get we'll.
Which is answered in threee words
Take Hop Bitters! See other column.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

DIED FROM OvER-EATING.-From the Lex
ington Gazette we learn that few days ago
James Johnson, (colored, who lives near Mid
way, in company with several companions
proposed a bet as to who could eat the most.
After gorging themselves with fruit and other
things it was decided that the unfortunate Jim
was the champion. That night he took sick
and died q few DAYS afterwards.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
MARRIAGES.

Gentlemen's Slippers, Opera and Plain, Al
G. L. WELLER'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

Children's Hats and. Caps just received, all
the latest novelties in the above goods at G. L.
WELLER'S Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

WELL DoNE.-We highly commend the re-
cent action of the City Council of Staunton in
inviting the American Institute OF Mining En-
gineers to hold their next annual meeting in
staunton and rendering that body the use OF
the Opera House for that purpose.
we hope it will be accepted, as the meeting of
such body here will do much towards the de-
velopment of the natural resources of Virginia,
and will direct the attention of the world to
the advantages which Virginia offers for the
profitable Investment of capital.
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss Of our city is member
of this Institute and there is no one in the
State more competent to speak advisedly and
truthfully of the great riches hidden away
beneath the soil of Virginia and West Virginia.
D. D. & B. INSTITUTION.-Last Tuesday the
Board of Directors of this Institution held a
meeting at which Messrs. T. D. Ransom and Ed.
Echols, the newly appointed members. took
their Seats The position of President lately
held by Mr.. VIM. Frazier being vacant by the
expiration of that gentlenan's term of service
on the Board, the members unanimous elected
Mr.. Meade F. White, of Augusta, a member OF
experience and ability, to fill it. The subject
of hlling the vacancy occasioned by the promo
ton of Mr.. G. D. Euritt, was fully discussed
and the matter finally postponed until the Oc-
tober meeting. There are number of appli-
cants for the place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
Allegheny Items.
from the Tribune. !

Hay is worth fifty cents hundred in Coving-
ton.
Circuit court of Allegheny begins on the 25th
inst, and that of Bath on the goth inst.
Mrs. G. G.. Gooch, of Staunton, Is on a visit
to her mother, Mrs. Payne, who resides near
Covington.
It is reported that a very large bear was kill
ed about mile north of Covington last We'd
nesday.
Mumps are prevailing in the vicinity of Cal
laghans.
William Nighten and Miss Henrietta Kave,
both of Alleghany county, were married Mon
day, September /, 1879 at the residence, in
Covington, of the officiating minister, Rev. Mr..
Rice.
The Western bound mail train was detained
at Covington about two hours last Wednesday
in consequence of the track being blockaded by
the tender of freight train, which jumped the
track in front of the depot.
Brick-making t Low Moor to be used in the
construction of the company's new furnace al
that point, is going ahead lively and sandstone
for the furnace stack is being daily brought
from New Richmond, the first Station West o
Hinton.
The "Falling Spring" property 8 miles NORTH
of Covington, will be sold at public auction or
next Friday September the 18th.
| Last Friday an old man drove two blind oxer
into Williamson. In the cart was a lot of honey
When the old man drew up along side Of Mr.
Harris store, a multitude of bees, which lived
near by, took possession of the honey. 1t was
amusing to see the old man contending with
them, and still more SO when he finally became
disguised and left town with not only his
honey, but himself covered with bees.
Deer are numerous in Allegheny county
Ten were seen together on hill near Coving-
Ion last Wednesday, and on the same day 6
fawn passed through the town and amidst the
shouts and shots of the excited citizens made
its escape to the mountains.
->-e-<--
co GLADKES 5e. Counter is the best il
StauntQn. may6-tf
ELECTION OF OFFICERs.-On Monday nigh
Augusta Fire Company held it's annual meet
ing and elected the following officers: lst
Commander, Micheal Cox; fnd., Charles Bur
sch ell lst Pipeman, E. F. Grove; End. jaime
| aouninan; 2nd., Thos. Croghan; 4th.. Dan
| Holrehn; Chief Hose Director, John E. Teabo
| Asst, Robt. Shehan Secretary, 7. ]. Crowder
| Treasurer, J. H. Waters: Librarian, John Bar
! rett, Asst. Arthur Collins; Steward, e. T
| Grove.
| Capt. ]. II. Waters was recommended to thu
| City Council for election to the office of Chic
| Engineer of the Fire Department.
| On Tuesday night the Staunton Hook and
| Ladder Company elected the following of. eer
| for the ensuing year: 1st Commander, B. f
| Terry; End, John When; Secretary, Charles
Hudson; Treasurer, Sam Gibbs Tilerman, B
| B. Dull; 1st. Axman, Sandy Wilson; End.
| Conrad II. Kite; 3rd., james shewey; 4th.
Clint. Barkman.
For Chief Engineer Of thesFire Department
| the Company recommended to the City Coun
| Gil NIicheal Cog, Capt. of the Augusta Fire Com
pany.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

The best Goods ever offered for 8 cents, IL
this community, can be found at GLADKEs.
Our Agricultural Fair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

u o!SC UUtD0 do
Most OF the sales were from 0O0S4 rs
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Sept. 4. 1870
Beef Cattie.The receipts were. chiefly from
Virginia and West Virginia, with a few from.
Ohio. They yere brought by shippers, who
did not generally know Of the agreement for
Monday market, and while a few were sold
here the larger part if not re shipped or sold to
Pennsylvania buyers, will be on the marhet on
Sheep and Lambs.-The receipts have been
fair and the trade fairly active, We quote fair
TO eS gooa y sneep at cents; stock Sheep at
56@S2 70 per head. Lambs 315@4A cents per
h. gross The receipts Of Sheep and Lambs
Hogs--Traee has been fair at the prices rul-
Ing on Monday. 41a9515 cents, with a few selec-
tons at o3 cents per ID net. Grass hogs are
reported by all dealers as very difficult to sell
head, and prospects are fair
RIoa mo , MaARKET. Sept 5.The market is
only larry actlve. Very little doing in Flour,
and quotations ats unchanged. Receipts of Wheat
i "a Will onerings to-day of about 5000 bush
lUsgIiS Tor Lancgater red. and 9O@1O3 for Fultz
Sales OF prime white Corn at 55@56. Small Of
ferings of Oats. with sales of winter at AZ and
spring at 50. Nothing doing In Rye, -->
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

MASONIC REUNION.-There will be Grand
Masonic Reunion at Byrne's Island, near Har-
per's Ferry, on the 18th inst to which the Ma
sonic fraternity of Virginia, West Virginia.
Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the District of
Columbia, and all the Masons and the public
generally are invited. Addresses will be de-
livered by Gen. Albert Pike, S. G. c., Supreme
Council, and U. s. Senator, r. e. Withers
Right Eminent G. c., Knights Templar of Vir-
ginia A number of persons from Staunton
expect to attend. It will most certainly be a
pleasant occasion to members of the order
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

WOOD! WOOD live want few loads of gooe
seasoned cord wood on account of subscr1p
ton, to be delivered this week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

THE RICHMOND STANDARD with its last issue
completed its first year. We cannot congratu-
late it upon getting out gifts swaddling clothes,
for we do not remember to have ever seen it in
any condition indicating weakness. From the
beginning it has been well conducted, and with
the constant improvements last week, made in
it we can heartily commend 1T as one of the
best il not the best literary weeklies in the
South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

To temporize with your health instead OF
promptly using DIR. Bulls Baltimore Pills, is
not indicative of much thoughtfulness. Sold
by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
FIGURES NONluEr 7$sSF :: ,3 + +:

on this paper and see how your subscription
stands. Some of the names will be taken off the
list unless payment be made very soon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

The best Goods ever offered for cents, in
his community, can be found at GLADKE's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

Run OVER BY THECARS.-On yesterday eVeH-
ing, Joseph King. a lad between IA and Is years
of age, a son OF the late c. F. King of this city
was run over by a freight train near the trestle
bridge, just west of Staunton. He was no en-
ployee of the railroad, but was riding on the
cars as they were shifting in making up the
train.
His left leg was badly crushed, and its ampu-
tatiOn will be necessary,
We have often warned boys about riding on
the cars. We hope this unfortunate acclden'
will be warning, and that we will not again
witness daily scenes at the depot, which may
at any time result in serious accident IKE
that of yesterday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

THE Lancaster IatelligenceS of Pennsylvania
comes to us this week in a new typographical
dress and greatly improved in other depart
ments. Weare pleased to note these evidences
of success as worthy testimonial to staunch
democratic paper, which for the past sixteen
VARS has been making vigorous and success
full fight for the principles Of true government.
The I,atelligencer is an admirably conducted pa
per and has always been great favorite with
the SPECTATOR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

A Mass Meeting of the Conservative voters Of
Augusta county, in favor of the settlement o.
the Public Debt on the basis of the McCulloch
Bill. will be held in the Court house in the city
Of Staunton, on MONDAY, THE End DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, 1879, (Court-day). The meetlng
Will be addressed by Maj. John W. Daniel ano
probably by the Hon. J. r. Tucker and Other
distinguished speakers.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
Chairman County Committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09

If you consider yourself ajudge of cigar, try
the .LAsT IssUE;'' if you are disappointed IN
them, your money will be returned. 1yz-u
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-11-25
A WONDERFUL PARROT.

Some months ago, says a correspondent,
Of the St. Louis Globe Democrat, | met
a gentleman from Alabama who related
the following parrot story, which | believe
to be the best l ever heard: "Dr. -.
Of Montgomery, Alabama, owned par
rot during and after the war that was
the pride and wonder of all Montgomery
County. He had learned so many phrases
and witty sayings that the darl,ies when
they came 10 town on Saturdays would
congregate around his cage in large crowds
and applaud by saying Dress God! dat
ar bird got white folks sense The
doctor, like all physicians, was frequently
called out at night by some one 'halloo'
at the front gate. Polly learned this, and
one night when the doctor answered a
shrill 'halloo by coming to the door and
asking what was wanted, Polly answered
from a bunch Of rose bushes: He hi .
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-11-25

ba fool the doctor that time: hi! he.
ma ~ Polly received a sound thrashing
for this trick, and was quite sullen for a
week or so. when one dark, rainy night
the doctor woke up to hear some one at
the gate repeating his 'halloo' frequently
Going 20 the door, he asked who was
there. From the top of a tall Lombardy
poplar the parrot screamed out in fiend-
ish glee: 'Ha ha ha, YOu can't catch
Polly this time, You can't, YOU cant, =,
You can't, - All the doctors pcrsua-
siyc art, were called into requisiiion to
ret the parrot down from her high perch
bat she could not be deceived, ccaXed OF
battered into doing as he commanded or
cnuoattd her. She reSolutcly kept her
perch all night in the rain, and waited
until he started Oh next morning on his
daily round before she vcutmcd down
The doctor had little hoy aged about
two years, for whom the parrot iomc, q
strong attachment Waucn was tEc
ch'tsnHne. and 10y and by Ire fell sick
~ r.o. murcd round d appeared Co.
a.o..tc melancholy Sc times, when
.i.0..I Wes .et, alone iot tcw moe
Polly would hop zap oa t-e edge
o.. t cradle, and, spreading o., her
WINGS. sd. would Vbm,1 -aHu ., H3,
.. .-.. ass Size bad hcaIJ oil. u.- Is:
-I.r baby. Baby want Va-,.. Baby
>.eUs Eby hungry; pas baby rol-
N, ...-. sorry.
-Im..t Oh. child died, AND OIL. parrot
>u.' away tor the TWO days preceding
Tie funeral. and was neither ,ou uor
heard. On returning from thc ccw,.ory.
tie tam,y me, it, waddhug along iu the
middle OF the road, repeating 60 herself
In -as ,eudercSt and mos, moumie, man
ucr Where little Warren Pooy baby
Baby sick: Baby want water Po-o-o-r
baby, Pouy'S 5000 sorry
.'Shc was picked up and taken back
home. but never spoke another word until
the DIV OF her death, when She ciicd out,
HAWKS. hawks. and the next minute
was whi,kcd away in the ,alou> ot a
muu>crous chicken hawk that had been
watching for an opportunity to caIy her
of for several hours.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-11-25
For the OXFORD DEMOCRAT
AMONG THE TREES.
BY MIGNoNETrE

Oh, list! the trees have called meeting
It's politics. If youn believe,
That agitates the trees, They're treating
Most weighty things this very eve
Now bark, youn hear them all a-rustling-
The way you know they give applause.
That saucy wind is there so bustling,
He thinks he ought 10 make their laws.
An. well. he thinks he'll win, now really,
Because the sun is gone away
The pOplars elapping you hear clearly,
| whitebacks who vote for wind are they
The rest, they know the rough old fellow
Too we'll indeed, 10 list 10 him;
They've Kissed him down, and with below.
He tries 10 tear them limb from limb.
Now hist YOU while hear the speeches
That Gne old oak now has the floor
''Now friends" he says, "let's mend the breaches
That's sprung between us heretofore,
We can't get on in life so nicely,
II We permit that treacherous wind
To have control, be rules not wisely
That an can see who have "A mind"
An upstart beech tree now has risen
II trust my brethren's not deceived
In all that FOL do rol OF hissen,
70 oughter never DC believed"
He said 50 pompously and drawing,
"I'm not a whiteback vet" said he.
"But after them I'm kinder toiling,
To beat the oak and maple tree"
And down ne sat. The trees they rustic,
That poplar thinks the rest are deaf.
50 eager grew he In the tusslc,
Poor fellow that he came 20 grief
So yellow grew, that, with sputteT.
In apoplectic NJ he felI.
All night continued this odd futtcr
or speeches rustling, Jokes as well.
But dayhreak came, and with the morning.
The sun resumed is OLD control;
The noisy wind in calmness scorning,
n called the trees in usual roll.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-11-25
GRAND TRUNK R. +
WINTER Arran smsnt.

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trans viii luu b. lOiaW7;
GoI>G WEST.
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at d. a.r. 1853. aad $40 10 10 FoI q It''r Mon
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lewiston 80 2e2 Do. w., south Fsrl- 80 p. DID .
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2. l.. and i:l0p m south Paris ~ i';i' p. 'n ai"
.,p I m.
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p. M.
GOING EAST.
ENfrc-s trains for Par!iul leave Lew -t.u 't
T..t ANA ID 10 90 IN 2 80 .-uJ So 10. u fr- Porte
liu,i. Leni-rau ana Boston leave .ar. i.oui ?
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Local for Portland leaves Gorham ~ 1;il %. io.i
ami South Paris 40 90 81 m.
N Nrd Tor IOI.'sUG .c1ves GOrh1m al l'.-' t.
m. south Pari- 20 1912
Nike Tor Gortsm leaves Island Pond al ID .'
III J. HlCKsON, General MlwEc,'