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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Have you Heard the News?
SMITH & SHAKMAN, wholesale druggists
Baltimore, Nd, have made the most wonder
ful discovery of the age. The Stomach
Filters will cure Headache, Loss Of Appetite
Nervous Affections, Liver Complaint, General
Debility. and the like Giveit a trial and cease
your complaining. The Bitters act like magic
le3-Iy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

PATENT REVOLVING AxE.-Mr. William H.
Fix. Of Moffett's Creek, in this County. received
letters patent, on the 18th of March last. for an
improved revolving axe. It promises to be-
come very useful mechanics tool, as it can be
instantly changed from a right to left-hand
axe, or converted into a chisel. Mr.. M. G. Craig,
Of Middlebrook, is one-half proprietor of this
axe. Parties wishing to purchase territory for
the sale or manufacture of this axe can do SO by
addressing either the patentee at Moffett's
gusta county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

STAUNT0N's RALPH RACKSTRAW IN Low
INGsTcN.-Last week our popular citizen. Mr..
Charles L. Cooke. was invited by the amateur
Pinafore company at Lovingston, Nelson coun.
". to take the character of Ralph Rackstraw,
which he represented SO successfully, when
Pinafore was produced in staunton by an anna
teur company of our city. OF the manner in
which he acquitted himself at Lovingston. we
take the following notice from the Nelson
Examiner:
"Mr. Cooke as Ralph, was just about all that
could be desired. With a good form and an
md well trained tenor voice, with supple
grace In action. with all the points of the char
,cter in clear apprehension, with nerves ever
auick to respond to emotions tender or sad, he
ield all eyes and ears and all hearts to him
md his acting. By the way. had bis love for
The fair Josephine proved real and not simulat-
I'd, we are quite sure no one who looked upon
Miss Haas that night would have wondered"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

The Virginia Hotel Bar is still in the van, Il
is ahead OF all Competitors. and always has
some attractive novelties. In short, it keeps
up with the times
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

D1Ep.-On last Tuesday, Sept 2Srd inst, al
her residence on North Augusta Street, Eve
Thompson (colored0 wife of Charles Thompson
Ian employee of this office.) died of dropsy ano
asthma. of which she had been victim 70,
four years, She was in the 5lst year of her age
and was greatly respected and loved by all who
knew her, both white and colored. Her funera
took place from the Augusta street M. +
Church, of which she had been member FOL
80 years, and was attended by large number
of persons, including the Ladies' Temperance
Aid Society. of which she had been member
for 20 years. She was formerly slave of Mr.
John H. Wayt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Rev. E. w. Warren, pastor OF the
First Baptist Church, of Richmond, mas
rendered his resignation to accept a cal
to Macon, Ga.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

A NICE REsORr.-Maj. Peter H. Woodward.
the veteran hotel man, has opened first-class
restaurant under the Virginia Hotel. Every
thing is fixed up neat. new and stylish, and all
kinds of eatables are served in the best man
per. Go down and try the new place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

GLADKE has just returned from New York
with an immense stock of Dry Goods and Mil
linery. New Goods at old prices. Look out
for next weeks advertisement In the mean
time just stop into Gladke's House, and take q
look. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

The LAST ISSUE CIGAR has no super7zuous
adornn,ent, but is made honestly, under the old
hand made style. The last inch of the cigar is
as good as when it aCas first lighted. jy29-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

The Most Complete assortment of Good Things
ever issued, with illustrations and descriptions
are given in a double number of the american
4gricultuaist. 1t is both entertaining and in
structive. and copy is offered free to all who
enclose Scent stamp tor postage, with their
address. See advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

TAYLoR-On Tuesday evening last, the 2srd
inst, at his residence in this city, Mr.. Henry
Taylor, in the SOth year of his age.
TAYLoR-Died in Columbia. Tenn, Saturday,
Sept. ID, 1879 at 81 A. NJ, Arthur Herman,
son Of ]. W. g. and Ann E. Taylor, aged
years months and % days. "-uffer little
children to come unto me and forbid them
not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

PUBLIC SrEAKING.-Tbe Hon. John E. Mas
sey and other distinguished speakers will ad'
dress the voters of Augusta county, on Monday
the 9th inst, Court day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
A Fearful Tragedy.

SHOCKING DOUBLE TRAGEDY ON MUD
DY CREEK. IN GREENBRIER COUNTY,
WEST VA-AN OLD MAN CUTS HIS
DAUGHTERS THROAT. AND THEN DE-
LIBERATELY TAKES HIS OWN LIFE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

In Fauquier county, Col. Rob't Strib.
ling, debt payer, is the Conservative
nominee for the House of Delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Proceedings Of the County Court-Judge Hendren
Presiding.
At the last term of the County Court held
last week, the following business was transact.
ed -
Justice ]. M. Kinney, reported and paid in E
fine of SIS imposed by him on r. Monroe, for as
sault and battery, and Justice B. o. Ferguson 6
dne of 81. so imposed by him upon Jack Sprous'
for the same offense. Commissioner j. A
Waddell reported the bond of the County Treas
urer as sufficient.
Certificates were granted to G. A. Richardson
and Jas. w. Kennedy to obtain license to prac
tice law.
The following wills were admitted to probate
and executors appointed
Peter Ruebush, John ]. Larew executor; W.
A. Pratt, Mrs. Evelina Pratt, executrix; w. II.
Myers. Mrs. Eliza c. Myers, executrix; Zacha-
riah ]. M. McChesney, Geo. M. Harrison, exec
utor. estimated value Of property disposed OF
under the will $4,000; John Accord, executor to
be appointed.
State tax on wills of probate, grants Of adj
ministration this term amount to s9l.3O.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Mrs. Margaret Carson were granted to James
n. Callison.
Adam McChesney of Rockbridge county, was
appointed guardian of Adam McChesney, Jr.-
The estate of R. B. Moore, was committed tc
A. B. Lghtner, Sheriff. for administration with
will annexed.
Retail liquor license was granted Joseph c.
Horn, to sell liquor at his residence near Strib-
ling Springs.
Road Surueyors-B. F. McNutt was appointed
surveyor of road precinct No. 10, Riverheadt
District, and 8. c. Tucker surveyor Of roads
precinct No. 8, Beverly Manor District.
A rule was awarded against Jacob Ruebusf
and Timothy Funk requiring counter security
on their official bond as executors of John Rue.
bush, ST.. decd.
Jury Cuses.-The Commonwealth VS.. Charles
Washington, indicted for assault and battery
found guilty and fined by the Court SIS and
costs; Commonwealth VS.. VIM. Wiseman in.
dicted for carrying concealed weapons, found
guilty and fined IS and costs; Commonwealth
VS.. John H. Wagner, indicted for assault ant
battery, acquitted.
The Moffett liquor tax for the month Of Au.
gust yielded S63.621S.
The contract awarded James w. Austin fol
submerged ford at Patterson's Ford across
Middle River was filed and approved.
The number of deeds recorded since the las
term is 81, and exparte settlem ents 10.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

THE great infallible Liver and Stomach rem
edy is j. M. Laroque's Anti-Bilious Bitters
manufactured by w. E. Thornton, Nd, and for
sale by all druggists at 2c. per package, or 81 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

(iAT THE VIRGINIA HOTEL RESTAURANT you
will always find the very best of eatables, serv-
ed in STYLE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

The best Goods ever offered for cents, in
this community, can be found at GLADKEs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

If you consider yourself ajudge of cigar, try
the LAST IssUE;'' If you are disappointed in
them, your money will be returned. jy29-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

D. d. & BLIND INsTITUTIoN.-There was q
full meeting of the Board of this Institution on
'ast Wednesday for the purpose of elect:ng a
Principal ofill the vacancy caused blythe recent
.amented death of Capt. Chas. D. Mccoy. Res
buttons of Respect to his memory were offered
and adopted.
The Board, after whole days session, de-
termined to postpone the election Of a Princi-
pal until the 9th of October. In the meantime
Capt. T. s. Doyle, the head of the Blind Depart
nent, will continue to act as Principal
Cleanliness is next to godliness.''-Go to
Virginia Hotel New Restaurant where you will
see old uncle
sep30-1t PETER. H. WOODWARD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
a CA RID

To all who are suffering from the errors ant
1ndiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, ear
" decay, loss of manhood, &C, will send a re
This great remedy was discovered by amiss1on
airy in South America. Send q self-addressed
envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH T. INMAN, Station
D. Mem York CSfU fanI1-Iv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
ReautlfarS.

When you want an elegant plate of oysters
go to the Virginia Hotel Restaurant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

The latest thing out Is a Long Filler Havana
Cigar named The LAST ISSUE" for Is cents.
The manufacturer of these cigars is a resident
of our city, and endeavors to demonstrate the
fact. that you can buy good article at home
for as little money as you can in any other place
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates
Notices J deaths published 0ratuitolsly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

THE FUNDING OF THE STATE DEBT.
The following statement taken from
the Treasurer's books yesterday, shows
that since our publication last Saturday
bonds to the amount of S3aG, g33 have
either been funded or are in the treas
urer's hands hands ready to be funded,
and delayed for the printing of new
bonds:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Hand and Machine Sewed Boots and CATERS
Custom made ana warranted in fit and quality
for sale low. at g. r., WELL ER,S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Children'S Copper and Raw Hide Tipped
Shoes d-Shoes forever ybody, large and small
at reduced prices, at G. L. WELLER'S Root anG
Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

have opened q first class RESTAURANT
under the Virginia Hotel on my own account
and would be glad to see any of my city and
country friends. Very Respectfully,
PETER 81. Woodward.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Fifty cases Mems and Boys Kip Boots at low
est prices at G. L. WELLER'S Boot and Shoe
Store Main Street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

BAsHAw.-Bashaw, the celebrated horse for
which SIS 600 was refused will be on exhibition
at the Staunton and Winchester Fairs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Ladies, II you wish stylish, perfect f1ttine
and durable Boot, go to G. L. WELLER'S Boo1
and Shoe Store Main Street.
Children's Hats and Caps Just received, ali
the latest novelties in the above goods at G. L.
WELLER'S Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

--S6. $50, 766. A
Bonds on hand worked
up ready to ISSUE but
awaiting new Qn6s--
Glass I..........................$ 339 10000
Bonds on hand worked
up ready to issue. but
awaiting new ones
Glass II................... 1S5,954.28
---- SIS 4.2S
Bonds received and ready
to be worked upon
Glass I........................S 80,50O.00
Bonds received and ready
to be worked upon
Glass II....................... ZIG, $500
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

The best Goods ever offered for cents, in
his community, can be found at GLADKE's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
Proceedings OF the County Court-Jadge Hendren
Presiding.

~ GLADKE'S De. Counter is the best ir
Staunton. may6-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30
Can One Legislature Bind Another 7

The Virginia Hotel Bar is the place for ,
kinds of choice beverages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

Go and see Gladke's Sc. Counter
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-30

The largest variety SC. Counter can be seen
at GLADKE's. may6-tf
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

"Allen Pinkerton, /" the dog detective
Of the st. Joseph police force, is dead
Hundreds our people who for the past
little black dog, with white hair around
his neck and a bushy tail that curled
over his back, will read this announce
ment with surprise and genuine regret.
The first known Of the dog is that 10
years ago be mysteriously turned up at
the residence Of John O'Connor, where
he remained for about two years. At
the end of that time he became volun-
teer member Of the police force, and de-
meaned himself in such a manner A. To
gain the name Of ssAllen Pinkerton, y
after the noted Chicago detective. He
followed the men about day and night !;
first one member Of the force and then
another. Many a dark night has he as
sisted the officers in discovering the
whereabout of tramps who had conceal
ed themselves in empty barrels and
boxes, and his terrifying bark has caused
hundreds Of petty thieves 70 take to their
heels. He prowled about the darkest
corners in the alleys and whenever an
intoxicated man Was found, yelp or
two was sufficient TO bring up the near
est officer to look into the matter. His
well known voice was relied on with as
much confidence as the rattle Of a po-
liceman's whistle, and it was always
answered.
At roll-cali he was as prompt rs any
Of the men, and on such occasions he
was the pet Of the Office He had the
most wonderful sagscity, and appeared
TO almost comprehend the orders Of the
chief. Nearly every lady who visited
the morning market knew the dog, and
spoke kindly to him, while the market
women petted and caressed him when
ever be came about, and always had .
dainty morsel with which to tickle his
palate.
u late years Allen has been growing
feeble, and for the past six .lonths or =
yer he has been able TO travel with his
old associates but little Since his health
became poor he has made his home with
ex-Policeman James Hudgens, st the
corner Of Sixteenth and julie Streets.
and has had the utmost attention paid
him BY the whole family. On Thursday
last Allen was taken sick, and notwith-
standing every thing was done for the
poor dumb animal that man could do,
ne calmly died on Tuesday. During the
last two days and nights that he lived
Mr.. Hndgens, who more than once while
patrolling his lonely night watch real
lied the value u mis- cheerful presence,
nursed him continually, and when his
death was announced every member Of
the force felt the deepest regret He
was buried in Mr.. Hudgens's yard yes
terday morning, wrapped in q clean
white sheet, and his remains inclosed in
neatly made coffin.-St Joe Gazette.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

The Princess Louise il exceedingly
interested in church-work in Sunday
schools, and in schemes for the relief
and comfort Of the poor. She recently
entertained AZ Rideau Hall all the teach
ers and pupils Of the Sunday school
connected with the church which she At
tends. The servants were dismissed
and the hungry children were served
by the Princess, the Marquis, and their
suite. Addressing pretty little girl
the Princess asked her II she would not
take more cake. The little guest de-
clined with awe, and her hostess, fear
ing that bashfulness was standing ia the
way, pressed her again. Again she de-
clined. Her Highne>s, struck Dy the
sweet mndesty and child-like simplicity
Of the pretty creature, cut large slice
from the cake and said, "Well, my
dear, you must, at least, take this home
az present from me; let me put II in
your pocket" The child hesitafsd.
blushed, and exhibited i decided IN
Willingness TO accept the proffered gift.
And the more unwilling she seemed, the
more charmed the Princess became with
her innocent look and bIushing diff
dence. Using a gentle force she found
the pocket Of her young visitor, when
10, 10 her infinite astonishment. she dis
covered that II was already filled To over
flowing with cake which this bland lit
tie Heather Chinee had steaIthily abb
stracted from the table.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

1 In the Senate, on the 10th. the House bill
authorizing che issue Of certificates Of dcpos
Il Of the demon inaffon Of slo In aid Of the rc.
funding Of the public debt. passed With an
amendment increasing the interest 20 PER
cent. After passing several bills on the cnlen
dar SENATOR McCfeery spoke Ia favor ct the
transfer III the Indian Bureau 20 the War DE
pnrtmeDf. The uo"se bill 90 authorize the
construction Of bridge across che Missouri
River n or near Lexington. Mo-. WAS reported
favOrabiy from the Committee on Commerce
aud plGccd on the calendsr.....fn the House.
an as>empt was made 20 suspend the rules
failing. the House went into COMMITTEES q
the Whole on the Legislative. Judicial and
Executive Appropriation BILL
In the senate, on the 18th, the Vice. Pres
ident submitted . communication from the
Secretary Of she Interior IN answer 20 = reso-
luton inquiring what additional clerical
force viii be necessary In the Pension and
Surgcon-Gencral's ofiicrs 70 securdto appii-
their clsims- Commissioner Bentley says no
increase Of force can secure 10 applicants
prompt adjustments Of their claims under the
system nov established by law. The settle
m. nj Of claims Ia this ONCE can not be mate
rally reduced except by furnishing higher
order OF talent, l. C.. awyer~. whoee education
and experience render them experts IN the
examination and consideration OF testimony.
The Naval Appropriation bill ps~sed after he
agreed 20. Numerous bills for the removal
81 political disabilities Also passed. In the
House, the conference report on the Naval
Augmentation bill was agreed TO. The House
then went into Compittee OF the Whole on
the Legislative Appropriation bill.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21
GENERAL.

The billiard tournament at New York, for
the championship OF the world, resulted in
the triumph Of Jacob Schaefer, OF Chicago.
who made the best single average. slosson
won the second prize and made the best
grand average and the two highest runs on
record.
An important circular has been prepared
~ the Agricultural Department reviewing
the condition OF the crops and live stock for
the last year. The report states that the
average Of winter wheat shows slight in
crease over last year in the New England
States, Gulf States and States north OF the
Ohio River. In Illinois the increase Il
especially large, there being in ex-
tensive change from sIring TO fall SOW
ing. West OF the Mississippi the
average Of winter wheat has been reduced
from that Of last season. The condition Of
the crop on the first Of January was NOT
promising. The area Of winter rye has fail.
en- on about one per cent. The crop Of corn
for 1878 was 1000, 0oO.S7l bushels, an in
crease OF 100000 bushels from 1871. but
the average price At which Il was cold was
about hvc cents cheaper per bushel
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

When sweeping, dip your broom
occasionally in water. hot Is best. and
keep the dust from fiying over every
thing. Coarse salt sprinkled over the
floor occasionally Is said to keep the
moths out Of the carpet.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

ALEXANDER ii. STEPHENS i the
perennial sick man Of the East, ard the
doctors despair Of curing him. as he j.
not big enough to hold full sized dose
OF medicine Chicago 7ribune
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

Opera scarfs three yards long, and
more than half yard wide, are now
popular in Paris for winding around the
hair and throat The newest opera
cloaks. eveloping the whole person, are
Of thick, soft camel's hair, with = hood.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

During 1877 5.s7I persons emigrat-
ed from the Austro- Hungarian empire,
and nearly AL came TO the United
States.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-02-21

--Lucretia Mott u 81 years old, hut
shows few marks Of age except gray
hair.
The New York herald., 1879-11-23
GRANT AND THE SOUTH.

STRONG UNDERcuRRENr IN NORTH cAnoLINA
IN FAVOR OF 1.-THE MAN ON HORSEBACK
AND ALEXANDER H. sTEPHENs-wHY THE
HERO OF ApPoMArrox WILL 1kCEIvE A
LOYAL RECEPTION.