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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN STATE
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.-A meeting
of the State Executive Committee of the
Republican party was held in Rich
mond on last Tuesday, at which res
olution was adopted recommending the
State Committee to call convention to
meet in Richmond on the 10th of March,
and also resolutions in opposition to
absorption into an Independent Dem-
ocratic party, by whatever name it may
be called"-meaning, of course, the Re-
adjuster party under the control of Ma
hone.
The following, offered by Hon. Jo-
seph Jo1genson, was also adopted
Resolved, That the we'll. being of the
Republican party of Virginia demands
that no member of Republican organ
lzation or committee shall be at the same
time member of any political organiza.
ton or committee, which does not &C.
knowledge allegiance to the Republican
party and its principles, and any such
member so acting shall thereby vacate
his position as a member of the Republi-
can committee or organization, and a
Republican shall be elected forthwith in
his stead.
The question seems to be whether the
Malone party or the Republican party
shall control the negro vote of the State
In the mean time it is the duty of ev'
cry Democrat to "stick closer than q
brother" to the organization of the reg
ular Democratic party, which looks for
its support to the intelligent white vo-
tiers Of the State, who think that the
State should be ruled by the majority
of its intelligent white citizens, and not
by its ignorant colored citizens.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

1t is stated that the net receipts of the
Virginia Midland railroad under the
last year of Mr.. Barbour's receivership,
amounted to $685. 900, $1,000 more than
was expected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

FATAL EXPLOSIONS boiler in
the Union flour mills, at Detroit, Michi-
gan, exploded last Wednesday, wreck
ing the building and killing the engi-
neer, Whittier, and the fireman ano
oiler. A fourth man was badly injured
and three horses standing near were
killed. Mr.. Sweet, the manager was
just entering the engine-room at the
time, and was blown some distance, but
escaped serious harm.
An explosion of celluloid occurred in
the factory at Newburyport, Mass, last
Wednesday killing Chas. B. Schofield
aged 80, and fatally burning Chas'
Hayes and Walter Van Dusen. The
building was burned. The explosion is
supposed to have been caused by nail
or piece ofiron getting into the machine
causing a spark. All of the victime
were terribly mutilated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

Too GOOD TO BE LOsT.-The New
York Commercial Advertiser thus hits
at the editors in the Lone Star State
"Texan papers are speaking of the late
George Eliot as very gifted, but very
immoral man." Yes. poor fellow he
had his weakness, but as pugilist he
stood unrivaled. England will not
soon forget his celebrated "Mill on the
Floss"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

DEDICATION OF A HEBREW TEMPLE.
An elegant Hebrew Temple was dedi-
Gated at Peoria, Illinois. on the 18th of
December. DR.. David Stern, who was
formerly located in Harrisonburg, deliv-
cred the dedicatory sermon, of which
the Standard of that place says
"The conservation sermon, by the
able Rabbi. DR.. Stern, displayed a depth
of thought, clearness and elegance of
diction, Iiberality and progrssiveness
of opinion and an eloquence of delivery
that surprised those who had never be-
fore heard him."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT IN N. Y
In his late message the Governor of New
York says
1.-THE county Jail in the city of New
York is never free of prisoners detained
for debt, and it is not uncommon to find
from fifty to seventy>five debtors, So
called, confined therein, some of whom
have been kept there for years. In
stances of Imprisonment for claims as
small as $40 are not infrequent. Cruel
hardship is constantly inflicted in this
manner, and it is due the unfortunate
subjects of such outrage that the laws
regulating imprisonment on civil pro-
cess be thoroughly revised, and all OBJ
noxious features expunged."
Now, says the Lynchburg Vwginio,s,
suppose this state of things existed in
Virginia: what would be said about it
at the North ? suppose men had been
kept in Jail here, as the Governor OF
NewfYork says they have been in that
State, for years; and that FOR no other
crime than inability to pay their debts ?
What, in that case, would be said of old
Virginia, that long years ago abolished
the irrational and cruel practise of in
generating men in prison, because they
could not pay their debts!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

STABBING ARRAY IN MONROE COUN-
TY, w. VA.-Week before last, at Sher'
ev's Mile about miles East of Union,
Monroe county, w. Va. Pack Evans
stabbed Caperton Bostick in the breast
about an inch above the heart, making
a deep and dangerous wound. Bostick
was taken home and physician called.
He is now considered out of danger.
Evans Immediately fled the county,
and has not since been heard of.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

INJURED AT THE FIRE IN WINCHES-
TER.-At the fire in Winchester Friday
morning week, which as unpublished
last week, resulted in the destruction OF
property valued at SIS, 0OO-four fire.
men-James w. Conrad, McKim DEF
fenderfer, Phillip Dieffenderfer and B.
H. Leathers-were caught under q
burning wooden cornice, which fell
distance of fifty feet. A stream of water
was at once turned on the debris and as
soon as possible the men were rescued
from their critical situation. 1t was
found that Mr.. Conrad, who was s
member of the firm of Conrad & Ritter
grocers, was fatally injured, and he died
on Sunday evening. The brathors def
fenderfer are also badly injured, but will
recover. Mr. Leathers's injuries were
lighter. The arms and equipments O
the Winchester Light Infantry, were il
one of the burned buildings, and were
all destroyed. They were the property
of the State, and were not insured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18
$taunto,l Spectator,
TUESDAY, JANUARY Is. 1881.

HARDro BEAT.-Some days ago. near
Newtown, young lady shot and kill
ed IS crows in three shots. The first
fire killed nine. the second six, and the
third three Winchester Nea0s.
What did she kill the crows for? No
birds, not even the crows, should be
killed. They are the best friends the
farmers have, and none should be kill
ed at any time. We think there should
be general law against the killing of
any birds, even the game birds. If there
were no birds, in ten years time there
would be no crops of grain. The insects
would prevent 1t. Protect the birds of
all kinds that 5the farmers may raise
good crops of grain. We are friends Of
the farmers, and therefore wish to pro-
tect their interests by protecting the
birds that kill the insects which destroy
their crops. Allow no bird to be killed
Farmers that understand their interests
and recognize the true value of birds
will not allow any to be killed upon
their farms. If the birds were more
numerous, the farmers would be more
prosperous. Though older countries ant
more populous, there are many NOR
birds in England and on the continen
of Europe than in America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18
A UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERK
~ OFFICE. TO WIT =
I GOOD FARM wANTED

We wish to rent GOOD FARM, for which a
fair rent will be paid. Refer to Davis A. Kay
ser, ESQ.,, DR.. N. ,Wayt q Bro, and Pinkerton
Bros, Staunton, Va. Address, or apply to-
ELDER & NELSON
janlS-n staunton, va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

H5- All persons holding claims against the
estate, will please report them; and those
knowing themselves indebted, will come for
ianli-tds C. II. SNAPP, Admir-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

the stvle of W est & Carroll, and also in their
individual characters. and the Cecil National
Bank of Port Deposit and - Tome, the
President of said Bank, and A. B. Lightner,
sherifY Of ucusta county Defendants,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-01-18

i EKTY.-As ADMINISTRATOR, with the will
annexed, of P. o. Palmer. decd, will SELL at
his late residence VALLEY Mills. on
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16
How Sal "Disgraced the Family"

A traveller in the state of Illinois some
years ago came to long log hut on the
prairie near Cairo, and there halted. He
went into the house. 1t was wretched
affair-an empty packing box for a
table, while two or three chairs and dis
agreeable stools graced the reception
room, the dark walls of which were
ornamented by display of tin-ware
and broken shelf article or two. The
woman was crying in one corner, and
the man, with tears in his eyes and a
pipe in his mouth, on stool, with his
sorrowful looking head supported by
the palms of his hands. Not word
greeted the interloper.
WE'LL" said he, you seem to be in
awful trouble here. What's up?v
"Ah, we are almost crazed ,neighbor,"
said the woman and we amt got the
patience to see folks now"
"That's all right" said the stranger
not much taken aback by the polite re-
buff; " but can be of any service to you
in all this trouble ?"
We'll, we've lost our gal; our SAILS
gone off and left us, said the old man
in tones of deep despair.
"Ah, do you know what induced her
to leave you ?" remarked the new arri-
val.
"Well, we can't say, neighbor, as how
she's so far lost as to be induced, but
then she's gone and disgraced us,'' re-
marked the afflicted father.
"Yes, stranger, and-not as L should
say it as is her mother-but there warn't
a pootier gal in all the west than our
Sal. She's gone and brought ruin on
her own head now,' followed the strick-
en- mother.
"Who has gone off with herr" in
quired the visitor.
''Well there's the trouble. The gal
could have done well, and might have
married Martin Kehoe, capital shoe
maker, who although he has but one
eye, plays the flute in lively manner,
and earns good living. Then, look,
what a life she has deserted; she was
here surrounded by all the luxury in the
country" said the father.
Yes, who knows what poor Sal will
have to eat, drink aud wear now ?'
groaned the old woman.
"And who is the fellow who has taken
her into such misery Yn
"Why, she's gone Off and got married
TO critter called an editor, as lives in
the village, and the Lord only knows
how he's to airn living"
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

ESTATE NoTICE.-Noiic n is hereby given
~ that letters OF administration on the estate
Pa, deceased, have been granted to the under.
signed residing at Shermansdale, Perry Co., Pa.
ed to make Immediate payment and those having
claims willpresent them duly authentlcatedf0r
settlementt0
CYRUS w. SMITH,
Administrator.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

Eg-" Papa" said an inquisitive boy,
" this morning the dominic prayed for
more rain and this afternoon Deacon
Bixby prayed for dry weather to get his
hay in. Now if the Lord loves the Dea-
con and the dominic just the same,
what do you suppose He'll do about it 2"
" My son" answered the old gentleman
sternly, whenever you want to ask
foolish questions go to your mother !;
don Z come to me.'
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

aTPapa was at his toilet, and his
youngest daughter, aged six. who found
her way into his dressing room, was
watching the progress of his shining
razor with the keenest interest. Pres
emily her elder sister came in search of
her, urging, "You must come away,
May, while papa is shaving" 81 guess
not" retorted the little wit, quickly.
" l can stay, cause I'm his little sha-
ver!''
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

Ga They were talking about ferocious
animals, when q Wicklow magistrate
remarked: "When was in danger
from Kerry bull, 1 sat down and star
ed him full in the face.''
How did it answer % queried the
breathless bystanders.
Excellent The bull didn't offer to
touch me.''
Every remarkable-very curious =
How do you account for it?
" Well, sometimes I've thought it was
because L sat down on the top branch of
a very tall tree" said the magistrate.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

GB-'Is that an Alderney COW ?'' the
young man from town asked old Mr..
Thistlepod, out on the Agency road
The old man is little near sighted in
his hearing, and he looked at the youth
in amazement. Wall, he replied,
she amt so ALFRED elderly, only two
years old last spring. What might be
your idea of an old COW, young man ?''
But the young man spake not, neither
did he smile, but he looked away off
down the road with the yearning express
sion of a man who has been drafted but
doesn't want to go.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-08-16

FgrA cynical man says his wife is
only half like telescope. He can draw
her out, but he says he can't shut her
up.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
IHsssrea asa nIss.ss.


When a board n eminent ply.
sicians and chemists announce the
discovery that by combining SOME
well known vegetable remedies,
the most wonderful medicine was
produced, which would cure such
a wide range " diseases that most
all other remedies could be dis.
pensed with, many were skcptical,
but proof Of It's merits by actual
trial has dispellcd all doubt, and
to-day the discoveries Of that grea,
medicine, Hop Biticrs, are honor
ed and blessed by all as bencfae-
tors.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30

W. tfB ibH tHsh g., Fig
n hlliey apHaas Als
no misiha fffpsfsl0Hs h. enter.
TAIN an HaHfHHlt iWge fHH4Hsf ~
viiltts 'iil Skinner Hmlna uiam
Hmphls abd NHih Mississippi
VII ~ vii fsmesfnied Tiny ue
receiving communicative nom
~ over thv amat inquifltg ,iioui
rates fad making contract, IN
huafd They deserve ihls god
Loeb, fof, nat only are ihey most
meee'shd hotel keepers but their
place V ~ rtefy way worthy ~
patronage II u gne n Me dool.
~, 'hadlest bfee,isd places IN
the South the locality and nf
fouhdihGs nre delightful The build.
ings arc foomy airy snd cobteb.
icntly arranged, the a%ccommoda.
lions, fare and attentions are first.
class and Shod creek IA the most
romantic stream and the finest
fishing wHicf Yen ever saw. Add
10 this the u%nriyaled power of the
old Rock Springs In the case u
dfopsy, scroiula, dyspepsia, dis
eases Of the blood aud skin. and
all urinary troubles, and the sum
Of attractions Is irresistible. II you
have ever been there you know
this Is all true, n you have not,
try II just once. You will never
regrc, It.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30

isfiaa ehI lhsY afs ~ HHls III
lsfs'iei sn II, They haes laH
fsh IF iis mstia,f f et "t NJ
#itH 4tht Hle M ifAA#
tiH hEmhE pspis abi mHay
Hlhstt bn hgih sli + ~ NE tfssk
.ssfnfslf desiW tps taal
The olHteni m Il moons hiii
beH Refr Hmiafi Wy 4 Hlhsf
no,tl runaway mitch which iook
place dutiHg Ne night III NJ go
Inst 4 wniw famnb, fwiie 1f .
white msb cha 10 ~ old citisehJ
dersmred viii . hil blooded ne
gro ahd right here I score ons IN
fayof 81 prohibit, ~, ~ II ls be.
lievod, and with good reason, That
the use ~ whisky by "ths old eiii.
cen" was Che main reason ~ this
revolving act on the part II the
woman
Away with thee, vile Nuni
SAILS LUIS.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
Hurrah for the Remington |!

A new Sewing machine made
by the Remington Arms Co., and
equal to the best machine in the
market. | have just bought so Of
these machines, which | will sell
and deliver anywhere in Pamela
county on the following terms: All
cash, $1,000; or for 5000 cash,
and note for $4,000 due in four
months. Every machine guaran-
teed. They are light-running and
elegant in finish. Don't fail to
examine them when You come to
Sardis. Oils, needles and attach
ments for sale.
4-1tfl J.C. BALcn.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
improvement.

Mr.. Wall has had a handsome
awning 1--WE suppose they call it)
erected in the rear Of his store, oc-
eupied by Mr.. Gunter. 1t is quite
ornamental as well as useful, but
without its counterpart on the front
end, the building presents to the
eye an unfinished appearance,
while, if this were added, il would
be the handsomcst store on the line
Of the Mississippi & Tennessee
railroad.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
Chance for Q Trade.

All my property in Sardis, and
all my lands adjoining, together
with my law Library comprising
about one thousand volumes Of
well-sclectcd text books and re-
ports, Can be bough, at a bargain.
Parties who "mean business will
find this a good opportunity for
investing in vacant property and
also for securing a handsome home
surrounded by a.large grove and
beautiful shrubbcry, with a garden
of several acres in the rear, to
which can be added fifteen or
twenty more adjoining, II desired.
# ]. f. SIMMONS.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
sLENviLig e%LOBULss.

ERROR STARt
] will try to chronicle a few items
this morning, but tear that | shall
be unable to write any thing that
will be of interest to your readers.
The drouth still continues in this
locality.
Corn is badly damaged, The
forward corn is too far spent to be
benefited by rain.
Rust has made its appearance
in cotton.
The gardens are almost ruined.
Watermelons are gone by the
board in Chenille.
We had a very light shower the
aad inst, but not enough to lay
the dust in places; with that cx-
ception, we haven't had any rain
in a month. The prospect is
any thing but encouraging. five
don't get rain and that very soon,
there will not be enough corn made
to supply the home demand.
For fear that Regina undertakes
our little village, | will write a
word Of explanation in regard to
~laziness: 1t is not a general boom,
those that are lazy are so abund-
antly supplied, that it will over
balance industry, while on the
other hand the industry Of Glenville
will balance with any other village
in Pamela. 1t is not very often
that amule brings a buggy to carry
you to a picnic, but sometimes
we find a good clean mule, but
they are like angels visits--few
and far between i; the generality OF
them are very particular where
they 90, and also the distance. !
Witnessed a case Of this XII nd in
Chenille a few days ago, while a
couple were on their way from the
celebration at Union ; the mule
concluded hat he had gone far
enough. Our boys speak in the
highest terms Of the celebration.
Well, ! will quit for the present.
BusTKR.
July 7sth, 1851.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
ITEMS rRon ELLioTT's MILL.

EDITOR STAR:
We had a nice rain Friday, asd.
Health remarkably good.
Corn crops very short from
drouth.
The prospect for cotton as good
as has been at this time in years.
Sweet potato crop a failure.
Politics dull.
Religion played out.
] wonder II our Board Of Super
visors will grant us a canoe to
transport our cotton across Yocona
river At the Mcfarland sits; as
there are not moro than seven or
eight hundred bales Of cotton tina,
have to be marketed across al tina,
place we will not ask the board to
go to the expense Of building 0
bridge, but win only ask for a ca.
noe, and appropriate our tax
money to the building Of court.
houses and other things Of more
importance 10 iax-payers than III,
building Of bridges. to enable then
To get ihsir crops to market
Pleas ASCERTAIN the fact Zoe Us, q
ve lin the bsck-woods) arc 1t
ioss Coz language TO address suel
august boards.
q gvssesppa.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
STILL THEY COME
To Headquarters of Fashions
hrs. D0DSoE'S EMPORIUM.

These pretty and cheap lawns.
and laces to trim them. A dress
pattern and trimmings for one dol
lar or more.
Millinery goods reduced. Ready
trimmed hats and bonnets at COST
for cash.
Left-hand counter viii display
napkins, towels, lace curtains,
lace bed sets at very low prices.
Shoes and sandals a specially.
Right-hand counter, grand clear
ing sales Of ribbons, laces, flowers.
Center counter, large stock no
tons, nsck-wear, ornaments and a
new lot Of ladies' underwear, ETC.,
cheaper than ever. Altogether
The Emporium eoatains the largest,
fullest, best stock 10 ladies' and
children's wear. Prices low foI
cash and TO good parties. 10,
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30

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merchants eteiy ters of ieo Il
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selections nom . large loi n stm.
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The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
An Uninvited Quest.

Instances have been known
where even invited guests we're
badly treated by their hosts, and
the following true narrative Of the
misfortune of an unlimited one will
not therefore astonish the reader.
One day notlong ago Mrs. H-liv-
ing just on the southern line of
town-took her seat at the dinner
table, and with a good dinner
spread upon it and a wholesome
appetite she, with her two young
sons ben and Joel were preparing
to do justice to what was before
them. Something being needed
from the side-board-the servant
stepped there to get it, when, 10
she was met by a pretty good sized
snake in coil and ready for 'busi-
ness" The servant forgot what
she went for and the snake remain
ed "master Of the situation
There was a little breeze Of excite
ment in tina, dining-room for a few
minutes, which finally ended in
Benny's bruising the serpent's
head, but it j, safe to say he didn't
do it with his heel. The snake
was killed and dinner proceeded
and all went ''merry as a marriage
bell"
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30
HAaaoHAL

his J y Caastph fhd het hs
Ne 'aH Ilmlals ~ IN ThHisday
mgfhihR ~ q tlsii f. Ma ass
W NJ TssaA
lioh, IT. & Mya,. ssre'ny
a state NAs In sHdh ihW WI
dst ard gave o. Ne pleasure afa
.t4b
W. and sifs James & Farming
lsn ~ Wedhesdat mofalaa lan
70 visit relations IN North Carolina
N course they carried Young
NJ Fanhing viii them
We clip The following from a st.
Louis exchange Miss Clara
Coleman, u safdis Ml". fof
eight months studying music IN ST.
Louis, and under The chapcronagc
of Mrs Gen Bowen, has gone 10
Louisville to remain M TIE ist u
October.
Miss Lizzie lIobgood len last
Thursday morning to Join her
uncle and aunt, Col and Mrs !. r.
Henderson, for a summer aunt to
Minnesota and the North general
y. W. hope the sweet flower
may not be stolen while away.
DR.. Morgan Adams sailed from
New York for Glasgow, Scotland
on the 1ist inst, on the steamer
State Of Pennsylvania. lie re-
questcd us TO send the STAR to
London for him. During the Doc
tors absence Mrs. Adams is visit
ing relatives and friends at Green
wood, Miss.
The editor starts to Jackson on
Tuesday to attend the Democratic
Convention, and the Agricultural
editor starts to Henderson, KY,
on the Saturday following on a
prospecting tour. Each is anxious
to know what his trip will develop,
but as something's can't be hasten
ed, he is simply "waiting.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1881-07-30

DIED-In Sardis, Miss, in the
Sad year Of her age, Mrs. Mary
White Liddon, nee Davis. Bora
in Lincoln county, North Carolina.
Married near Murfrcesboro Tenn,
in her 18th year, to Vim. Liddon ;
removed about the year 1894. to
Jackson county, Ala, where she
lived until the death Of her nus
band, in 1858; mother Of eleven
daughters--tcn Of whom she rails
ed. or a long-lived race, she NV
ed to have one hundred and fifteen
descendants.
Full ofyears and of all the swee,
graces Of pure and earnest life,
our mother, our ll-beloved,
sleeps peacefully.
Asleep In Jssus-blesset sleep
Prom which none ever wake to weep"
c..