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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

GERMAN CARP-In q recent letter to Hon,
John T. Harris, Prof. Spencer F. Baird, U. S.
Fish Commissioner at Washington, says:--
~ cannot say precisely when I shall be able
to send out another .upply of carp to your
state, but think can accomplish it sometime
IN the course of the present year. when the
breeders We have on hand have spawned again.
enclose several forms OF application which
you can send to your constituents and have
nlied UP and returned to me-"
This carp is a valuable pond fl sh and we hope
our readers who have ponds will avail them
selves of the opportunity to stock them as
soon as Prof. Baird is ready to distribute the
fish.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

DWELLING IN RoCKBRIDGE BURNED.-The
Lexington Gazette says that, on last Friday
week, Nj. Hugh Kelso. living on Little Cow
pasture River in Rockbridge county, had his
residence with all its contents destroyed by
nre He was absent at the time 1t occurred
His daughter was the only member of the fam
lilly at home and when she discovered the lire
the roof was burning, and 1t was but . short
time before the whole building was in flames.
This is the second time Mr.. Kelso has been 80
unfortunate as to lose his property by fire.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

HORSE KILLED.-A. J. Huffman,
near Alma, lost q fine mare last week.
She was hitched in the lead of q three
horse team, and ran away, breaking
away from the wagon. In crossing the
bridge at Alma, she caught one of her
hind feet in crack and snapped her
leg. Mr.. 81. as an act of kindness, shot
her PAGE Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

a DELICATE OPERATIoN.-Yesterday DR.. T
+. Bliss performed very delicate Surgical op-
Grafton, removing a cystic tumor from the
eyelid of Mr.. Arch. Huston, of Harrisonburg
The Doctors reputation as an oculist is bring
ing him many important cases from this and
adjoining counties
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

NEW COUPON CITY BONDs.-At the last
meeting of the City Council it was resolved to
issue IA coupon bonds of 81 900 each TO pay off
the bonds owing to the estate of the late W. w.
Donaghe, for the purchase of the Water Works
property, which will become due July LIST, 1851.
The bonds are to run for 90 years and six
months and be redeemable at the pleasure of
the city after Is years
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

Miss NJ. E. Reeves, an interesting daugher of
Mr.. Nathan Reeves of Mt. Scion, died last
week. She had been first attacked with mea-
sizes and then with pneumonia which resulted
in death. Though Mr.. Reeves has raised q
family of ten children, this is the first death
which has occurred among them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

GRAND CELEB2ATIoN.-The Anderson
Guards of Woodstock expect to celebrate the
sts, of July with grand celebration. at which
they expect all the military companies of the
Valley to be present. If this be SO, it will be an
occasion of great interest. and the display will
be one of quite an imposing character.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08
The Republicans appear to be arrang-

The Republicans appear to be arrang-
ing to form a coalition with the Ma
honeitee. If this is not so. what does
Gen. Garfield mean by saying there
may be questions paramount to the debt
question of Virginia We are satisfied
that one or the other of these anti
Democratic parties must swallow the
major part of the other. Something OF
p coalition is inevitable. Either will
lose part of its vote. For ourselves we
care not which heads the column, nor
which follows, it is all one to every true
Democrat. Let them take the field.
and let the people understand what they
are at. Let the people see that they are
for the overthrow of the Democratic
party in Virginia, perhaps everywhere.
and the people of Virgins will rise and
overwhelm and bury the coalition as
they did similar parties, black and
white, in 1869 and 1873. Come on with
pauper suffrage and the mixtures, for 3
platform, and you will draw the color
line so tight that your leaders cannot
breathe. LQnchGaI30 AdU0nce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

AN AGED LADY BURNED TO DEArH.-We
learn from the Lexington Gazette that, on Nom
day night Of last week, Mrs. Wilmore. an aged
lady living with her son.in-law, Mr.. John
Ayres, about miles south OF Lexington was
burned to death. She had placed portion
OF her bed on the floor Immediately in
'front.' Of the Fireplace. and falling asleep. her
bed igniting. and the door of her room being
fastened. she was fatally burned before help
reached her. She fingered until next morning,
when death, as merciful messenger, terminal
ed her sufferlngs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

PLEAsED--1Nhe Rockingham Register says
that the representatives of the Harrisonburg
Lodge of Odd Fellows who attended the recent
meeting in this city speak ia the highest terms
of the kindly AMI generous treatment received
at the hands OF the Staunton Lodge, and en-
loved the trip hugely"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Lex1rg on
Gazette says:"A movement is on foot to es-
tablish Presbyterian church at the mouth of
South River. We are glad to know that COM
siderable progress has been made. Mr.. VIM
T. Shields has been very active In this behalf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

Cough. Cold, or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
IncuFable Lung Disease or COnSumps
CHES are certain to give relief i'm ASth.
ma. Bronchitis, Coughs, Catarrh, Con.
sumptive and Throat Diseases. For thir-
ty years the Troches have been recommended
by physicians, and always give perfect satisfac-
ton. They are not new or untried, but having
been tested by wide and constant use for near
ly an entire generation, they have attained
well merited rank among the few staple RENE
dies of the age Public speakers and sing.
ers use them to clear the Voice. Sold at
TWENTY-FIVE cents box everywhere. molly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-On Friday week, on
the lands of Joseph Spider in Page county, Mr..
Jacob Griffith of Dry Run, had one of his legs
hadsy crushed by the log carrier ofastearn saw
gniil passing over it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

GweyHDED IN THE HAND.-Mr. E. d. Warner
living near Blosserville in Page county, on
Wednesday week, accidentally shot himself in
thepalm of his hand by the accidental discharge
OF pistol be was els44ing at the time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

ScARLETINA.-The Woodstock VrgiY5an says
that scarletina is raging in the neighborbood
Of Liberty Furnace to such an extent that the
school there had to be closed. AS many as
twenty scholars have been stricken down with
this disease at the same time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

FARM PURCHAsED.--The Shenandoah Valiey
ssys that Mr.. Martin NJ Henkel has purchased
OF Mr. Perry Hoof farm containing Icy acres,
a part OF the Wallace West Homestead, includ-
ing the buildings. at si,0o0-per acre 1896. This
farm lies near Tenth Legion, Rockingham CO.,
Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

A CHILD's LEG BRoREN.-In Page county,
on Thursday week, little colored boy or &
years old, living with Mrs. Daniel Meyer, fell
down three steps at her house and broke bot.
bones of his leg.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

A LARGE HoG.-We mentioned some months
since that Capt. Foxhall A. Daingerfield, of
Rarrisonburg. had a very large hog. 1t was
butchered last week and weighed 765 lbs. net.
If the Captain can go the whole hog" ON that
fellow, he can do pretty we'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

GOTH MARRIAGE ANNIvERsARY.-Dr John
Cravens and wife celebrated the GOTH anniver-
sary OF their marriage at their home in Mis-
souri, on the 18th of February. He was the son
of DR. Joseph Cravens who practiced his profess
sion in Harrisonburg for many years, and was
marr1edin Rockingham county, Va, to Miss
Ruhamo Chapline on the 18th of February,
1871. He was born in this State, Oct 18th, 1897,
and his wife was born in Washington county.
Nd, March 26th 1904.
They have six children living four boys and
two girls. They have q grandchildren and u
great, grandchi 'dren, ten of whom were present
Tuesday evening.
All who were present at their wedding in 1921
are now numbered with the dead.
During the late war he was Brigade Surgeon
IN General Slack's Confederate brigade.
AS mementoes of the high esteem which the
donors nave for the aged and venerable couple
large number of valuable presents graced the
centre tables.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

THE ILLUSTRATED SCIENTIFIC NEws.-One
of the handsomest of publications is the Illus
trated Scientific News. published by Mum &
Co., New York. Every number contains thirty
two pages full Of engravings OF novelties in
science and the useful arts. Ornamental wood
work. pottery. vases and objects Of modern and
ancient art are finely shown.
+ The March number contains. among various
other subjects illustrated. full description of
the manufacture of paper haneings. with en-
cravings; how the deceptive curve is produced
in casting the ball by the baseball pitcher. his
attitude, how he holds and handles the ball, all
fully illustrated. The number before US also
contains engravings OF Capt. Eads' proposed
ship railway across the Isihmus, and q novel
hydraulic railway locomotive.
In addition to all this it contains many
valuable recipes for artisans and housekeepers.
This publication will be found instructive
and entertaining to all classes. but will DO best
appreciated by tho most intelligent. Publish
ed by Mum & Co.. 81 Park Row. New York, at
$l.5O year. and sold by all news dealers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

SALE OF PACKET LINE.-We have been in
formed that the Messrs. Hartman & Co. have
sold their packet line on the James River &
Kanawha Canal to the Richmond & Allegheny
COmpanY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

A BOLD RoBBERY.-One of the boldest rob.
berries that has ever been perpetrated in Staun-
ton was committed on last Tuesday night at
the residence Of Maj. Thomas Shumate on
Lewis street. The robber or robbers made their
way into the sleeping-room by cutting out the
Stats of the blind and raising the window, and
thus effected an entrance The man was dis
covered in the room by Mrs. Shumate, who
awOke her husband, and he made rush for the
thief just a. he jumped through the window.
The Major IL badly famed in the right knee
from q recent fall on the ice, and could not
make any pursuit. His clothes were carried off
and rifled, and were found the next morning
near Lewis creek the papers from his pocket
book being scattered in all directions, and the
sum of Sis 65 carried off. The robbers had
also, it seems, previously entered an adjoining
room and removed valise and some other ar
ticles, which were found in the yard the next
morning. From this room they had tried to
effect an entrance into the bed-chamber, but
the door was locked; SO they returned to the
outside and effected an entrance by the win
dow as stated above.
Maj. Shumates suspicious rested at once on
j. R. Smith, (coloredD of Ohio, who has been in
Staunton for about six months without any
visible means Of support, and who, in company
The Majors house the previous evening-smith
remaining on the lside, whilst Jones went in
ito borrow dollar from the Major for whom he
formerly had worked. Jones says that Smith
eame to his room at Poindexters boarding
house that morning about 4e'clock, and seemed
quite flush of money and treated literally, say
ing that be was going to the Inauguration at
Washington. Near IL o'clock, Wednesday,
morning, Smith and PoindeXter bought tickets
at the Valley depot for Washington, paying
for them out of 800 bill. This $40 bill Maj.
Shumate identified as one he had brought from
Iowa with him, and Mr. Woodward the ticket
agent, identified 1t as the one paid to him by
either Smith or Poindexter, he could not re-
member which. The authorities at Washing
ton were telegrsphed to, and Smith was ar
rested as he got off the train. Capt. Waters,
Chief es Police, left by the next train for Wash
ington and returned with Smith on last ssatur-
dag, and he is now in jail here awaiting his
trial, which will take place as soon as Poin-
dexrer returns. who is an important witness in
the case.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

DIPHTHERIA.-Weekbe before last. near Union,
Shenandoah county, two little children of Mr.
VIM. Wetzell, died on the same night OF diph-
iberia, and were buried in the same grave.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

The Anderson CIV. Va.) Enterprise has been
enlarged, and shows signs of prosperity, which
we are pleased to witness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

SHEEP KILLED BY DoGS.-On last Tuesday
night the dogs killed four sheep of a flock of
Col. W. A. Anderson's which were wintering
at John Myers, near Churchvile
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

CRIMINAL CASES IN THE COUNTY COURT
In the County Court last week, Walter Fry
and Robert Lee, both colored, were convicted
Of breaking into the house of W. Il. Grooms
and stealing trunk therefrom. They were
sent to the penitentiary for three years.
Augustus Maybush (white,) was convicted of
stealing hog from H. NJ. Powers, and was sem
fenced to 30 days at labor and to receive 30
stripes.
Israel Porter was convicted of an assault and
fined $25.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

DEATH OF Mrs. DE. WI. BRowN.-On last
Wednesday morning, Mrs. elizabeth IL.
Brown, wife of Rev. DR.. VIM. Brown, and
daughter OF Rev. JOS Wilson, died at her home
IN Fredericksburg. From The Stcte of Rich
mond we copy the following notice.
mrs. Brown was born in Augusta county, in
1873, and was married to DR.. Brown while he
was pastor OF the old Augusta church. (He was
pastor OF that church TWEEN y-1t,ur years) In
1850 Dr.. Brown, having been appointed editor
OF She CentT0t PresbyteriG1e, he and his wife
came to hmond where they lived mill
about d year and a half ago, removing as they
did at that time to Fredericksburg. During
Iheir long residence in this -ssity. Mrs Rrcwn
the Ce'ao'dt Presbyterian and discharged the du-
ties OF cIerk IN the counting room of the paper
she started the Hollywood Memorial Associa-
tIon ana was always its most active member
and AT the time of her death was the secretary
and treasurer OF the associa lou she was also
secretary and treasurer ofthe.Ladies' Lee Monu-
mtnJ tund. Asa member OF Dr.. iiOge' church
she was president of the Ladies. Benevolent
Society. and it was here that she was ever ac-
noted. A though frail and delicate IN health.
no man or woman in Richmond showed more
inoomltabie energy or more public spirit than
Mrs. Brown, and, in her gentle unobtrusiye
way, was constantly engage in good warks-
She was also lady of fine culture anu was a
bright ornament to any literary circle.'
The funeral took place from the End Presny-
terrain church in Richmond on THURSDAY. The
Dispatch says that ''as the cortege en- tered the
church the choir sang ASLEEP in Jesus" The
funeral services were most mpressively con-
Quoted by the PASTOR Rev. Moses d. Hoge, as
sisted by Rev. w. 7. Richardson. DR.. Hoge
read selections from the Scriptures. beginning
with the 2Srd Psalm; after which he delivered
an appropriate and feeling address. The choir
concluded with the hymn II would not live al
way; and the remains were borne to their last
resting-place in Hollywood, followed by long
funeral procession. As a f1ttidg tribute to one
Of the many good works to VIII CHI the deceased
devoted her generous labors in life, the ladies
of the Hollywood Memorial Association (of
which Mrs. Brown was the secretary and treas
urer) secured lot near the Soldiers Monu-
ment. where her remains were buried. And
thus passes away an honored and useful men,
Der of society,""
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08
MARRIAGES..

STEEL-HEIzER.-On Feb. 24th, at the brides
residence. near Greenvilie, by Rev. DIR. G. q.
Linthfcum, Mr.. Isaac Steel to Miss Sarah
Heizer, all of this county.
WooDsoN-WALL.-In Harrisonburg, on Tues
day evening, March LIST, by Rev. Father O'Far-
rell. Frank g. Woodson and Miss Dora r.
Wall, daughter OF A. j. Wall, ESQ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

March came in like o lion. It remains to be
seen whether it will go out like lamb. Ven
nor says it will.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

PREsBYTERIAL NoTICE.-Thers will be q
special meeting of Lexington Presbytery in
the First Presbyterian church, Staunton. Va.
March 18th. at IL O'Clock, A. NJ, to consider
and act' upon Bev. Samuel McCune's request
for dismission to the Presbytery of Dublin,
Ireland. WIN. T. PRICE, Moderator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

HARNESS A. u and BLACK Diamond
Cigars. nov3O-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

Bear in mind that Thornburg's is the place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks, &c. ie22-t,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Feb Is 1881.
aPrices this week for Beef Cattle range as fol-
Best Beeves.. 12@5 Is
Generally rated rst qualify 5og5 Il
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and COws2 5O@3 90
Extreme range of prices. l205 rs
Receipts for 1 the week III head sales 7I sS ~
the market was slow throughout, and prices
for ~ grades fully 14c off from last week, The
Prices 2z@5Nc. most Of the sales being from
4A@51Ic per Id.
Mich tows--Trade is quite dull for all kinds,
e eXcept extra lows only. Prices range from
2'@$45, as to quality.
sheep-Arrivals this week 2O22 There is an
increase OF several hundred in the receipts and
some Improvement in the quality of the offer
ings, as well as an actual advance of fraction
in value; but trade, which has been fairly good
on the part of butchers, has been otherwise
slow. there being no outside demand. The slug
gishness of the market has been most evident
l lor Inc peter grades Of stock. Quotations
nlneep s@6Ac, and Lambs 5@7Hc, with few at
Hogs-Arrivals this week 7OIl, There is al,
increase IN the offerings of some 1900 as COM
pared with last week, and some improvement
IN the general quality, most of the yards report
ing to this effect, though in some one or two it
is not quite as good as it was last week. There
is decline in prices since last Monday of
nearly Or quite &c, quality considered. Prices
To-Day range from 71a@S54c, with few very
extra shade higher though with most of the
dealings 81 is the extreme top
RICHMOND MARKET
RICHMOND. March 8, 1881.
SALES,
WHEAT-Lancaster3 9S bushels very good at
Sl27 Mixed. lO2 bushels good at Sl.22. Fultz,
i54 bushels very good at Sl.l9 and sl2O; 66
bushels common at SIC. to Sill.
CoRN.-White, SIS bushels prime at 54c: AS
bushels very good at SIC; So bushels very good
at SIC; lG0 bushels mixed at SIC
OATS.-l5O bushels very good winter at Pic;
4a bushels good spring at 53c; 100 bushels good
| srring at SIC. e~
MEAL-40 bushels at 55c,
kYE.-Rye bushels at SIC.
FLogR..Little better feeling. We quote:
FINE S5@S35o extra $3.50; superdne 81. 50@Si75;
ia family, s7.5o@Ss; Staunton inspection, extra
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

A NEGRO PREACHER FOR THE PEN
ITENTIARY,-T Deputy Sheriff Of
Warren county, Mr. G. E Lehew,
passed through here this morning, with
q negro preacher named Geo. Allen,
sentenced to that penitentiary for two
years from the county for forging the
name of James Benton, of LoudOun
ecnuty. to q check for Sl25.
The prisoner was Of the most pious
type, declaring that what he did was
for the church, and that he did not fer
a ii.oment think be was doing anything
wrong, as he intended to pay the money
back as soon So he could conveniently
He believed that ali the money in the
world belonged to the Lord, and when
the church was in need it ought TO b.
relieved, no matter how the relief was
obtained. or where it came from. He
regarded himself as a martyr for the
sake of righteousness. and quoted freely
such texts IS, Blessed are they which
are prosecuted for righteousness sake;
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"
BLESSED are ye when men shall revile
you, and persecute you, and shall say
all manner of evil against you. for my
sake" His consolation was that it was
the Lords will that he should suffer
imprisonment like st. Paul, st. Peter,
and other notables of the New Testa-
ment, as not one of the Lords children
is allowed to pass through this world
without being tried, as it were, by fire.
The walls of the Jail at Phillippi shook
under the prayers of st. Paul. and he
believed that his prayers would shake
the walls of the penitentiary, and bring
freedom from the bondage of sin) to
1t iokv IT,
large. strapping fellow, and is said to
greatest rascals in Warren county
Alexandria Gazette.
SALE OF MONROE CoUNTY's STOCK
IN THE CHEs. AND OHIO RAILROAD
Some days since, Maj. J. E. Patton and
Senator Hereford, commissioners ap-
pointed by the county court for the pur-
pose. succeeded in disposing of the stock
held by Monroe county W. Va, in the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for the
sum of 0.480, or about "a cents on the
slollar--thus netting the county nearly
$4,000. Five thousand dollars of the
amount is to be appropriated to the con-
struction of q bridge across Green brier
river at Anderson, leaving LOCO still in
the treasury OF the county. The mon
ey is now in bank, awaiting the order
of the court for its use It is supposed
our Commissioners will convene in the
course Of the next month or so at the
furthest, and their action is all that is
necessary before the money is available
for the construction OF the bridge.
The people of Anderson and vicinity
will be glad TO learn that the CONSUME
nation of their hopes will at last be re-
allied, and that before another year the
much coveted bridge will be built
Border Waterman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

Ladies' Embroidered and Kid Slip
pers for the HOLIDAYS, at
c, L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

To OWNERS OF DANs.-We have time and
again called the attention of the owners of dams
on the streams in this County to the law passed
by the last Legislature requiring the erection
of fsh-ways in their dams. They were allowed
until the 9th Of Marc h. 1881 to put in their fish
ways. and the Supervisors are required to make
examination in April of all the dams in the
county and report, to the County Court, ali
owners ofdams who have failed to comply with
the law.
We again call attention to this law for the
penalty for failure to comply with its proyi.
sions is quite heavy, and we wish none of our
readers to suffer through ignorance.
VIM. A. Burnett, Esq. informs us that he has
received letter from DIR. Robinson, of Wash
lngton, promising to send a working model Of
the Mcdonald Fish-way, and it will:probably
be here to-day 1t will be accompanied with
full directions for construction and can be
made by any mechanic. The model will be at
the County Clerks office where all interested
can examine it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

DERBY HATS, for Men, Boys. and Ladies,
CHEAP, at Z. l.. WELLERS
Boot and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-08

HARNESS d u and Black Diamond
Cigars, nov3O-tf