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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17
ICE! ICE! ICE]

Our Ice Wagon will commence delivering
ICE IN few days, and for the convenience of
customers and the public generally, we will
Mr.. Valentines. opposite Bumgardner & Go. Is.
u. Timberlake's, in GallOwstown,
and Daniel Cr1,nmens's, In Newtown
where every person can be ommodat ed
when the wagon Is not In town.
maIS3t A IL WREN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17
j. E. GRAHAM has another lot of LAKE
HERRIN9-last of the season. may17-lt

HERRINf4-last of the season. may17-lt
SKILLFUL WORKING were shown last week
a specimen of the work which Mr.. J. Herbert
Stiff is doing as agent for the Davis Sewing
machine Company in Tennessee. They were a
dolls bonnet and hat, made of small STRIPS OF
linen and sewed by Mr.. Stiff on a Davis Sewing
Machine without any bastiDg. They are beau
tiful specimens of what can be done on a good
machine by skilful hand. The Davis Com
pany have right to graduate themselves in
having secured such an efficient and skillful
agent as they have in our townsman. Mr.. j.
Herbert Stiff
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

WooDsoN & ALLEN, the celebrated Ministries,
formerly with Cancross and Dixie, will give an
entertainment at the Opera House on next Fri
DAY night. This troupe has been here before
ano gave general satisfaction, aud they now
nave with them Mr.. Chas. Morris, the clog
dancer formerly with Haverley's Ministries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17
"ELAGK-DRAUGHT" cur

indigestion and heartburn.
For sac by DIR. N. WAYT Bro, Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

CATTLE KILLED On Friday night
last. seven head of cattle, three cows
and four heifers. belonging to Mr.. Bal
lard, of the Greenwood neighbOrhood,
were killed by an eastern bound train
on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad
The cattle had strayed from home and
we're on the track near Blair Park. One
of them, we understand. was carried on
the pilot nearly to Cr"zet Mr. Ballard
had no other cattle, and the loss will be
severe on Charlottesville C9trOns
Gle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

The Staunton Female Seminary Commence
ment will be held June 7th at 10, A. NJ. The
patrons and friends of the school are cordially
invited to attend. The Commencement Ser
mon will be preached on Sunday night pre-
yiOCS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17
SWINE OF cARDUl" en-

painful, or difficult menstruation.
For sale by DIR. N. WAYT Il Bro, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

]. E. GRAHAM.-Good Roast Coffee at zoe.
per pound. Try it. mayl7-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

FIRE.-The farm buildings Of Captain
Frizell, Of Brookhill, near CharlOttes
Vile, were destroyed by fire Oh Monday
afternoon last at 2 O'Clock. Some loose
fodder was observed to be on fire, and
before it could be reached, had spread
to very large new building containing
fodder, shucks and straw aud q thresh-
ing machine, and implements. In a
few minutes the flames were hey ond
control, and spread to other buildings
destroying new five-stalled stable, q
ten stalled stable and hay loft above, a
courthouse containing fifty barrels Of
corn, another corn house containing
over one hundred barrels of corn of the
finest description. besides tools and i'm
plements and numerous effects. Every
thing was totally destroyed. and Cap,
tain Frizell was uninsured The force of
the flames was so great at one time that
the barn of Mr.. Beasiey, on the adjoin
ing farm. several hundred yards distant,
caught fire, but was fortunately extin-
guished in time to save it, and several
other buildings at long distances, were
only kept from destruction by water and
careful observatIon.-C Char. Chronicle,
18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

| Rev. j. Miller attended the examination
| of the theological students at Salem, Va, last
| week. Three young men having completed the
course. am sustained satisfactory examina.
| tiOn were graduated
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17
Tea, Coffee and Ch0c Olase, on draught
at DR.. N WAYT & BROS nayl6-4t

DEDICAT TON OF LUTHERAN CHURCH AT
BRIDGEwATER.-Then new and handsome Luth-
eran Church at Bridgewater. Rockingham CO.,
will be dedicated ON the 22nd instant. We learn
from the Bridgewater Journal that "the Luth-
eran denomination will commence their SER
Vices in the church on Saturday. the 2lst day
of May, 1881, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. The services
Of this first day of the meeting will be prepare
tory to the holy com munion.
On Sunday morning, the 22nd of May, at 10
o'clock, the dedication sermon will be preach
ed by the Rev. ]. F. Campbell, D. D., after
which tits expected that several dedicatory
addresses will be delivered then a recess until
o'clock Sunday evening when services will be
resumed by the delivery of a sermon by the
Rev. ]. A. snyder, after which the communion
will take place.
SNAKE SToRIEs.-The Greenbrier Independent
which has great penctant for pubs hing snake
stories and which canno resis. the temptation
to do So even after exhausting its own credi-
bility, has adopted the device of crediting its
snake stories to the Staunten SPECTATOR. that
its readers may have some confidence in their
truth. 1t is only the notes of good banks
that are counterfeited and the use made of the
credit of the SPECTATOR by the Independent is
compliment to it. however it may reflect up
on Inc 1aQepenQeu. NOW give US real good
snake story, as we know you can. and would
like to do in this snake reason, and don't be
too modest to acknowledge the bantling of
your own fertile brain, and we will take plea
sure in publishing it. The Independent is the
champion snake story teller and should try to
retain the belt.
Nectar, Tonic. and Catawba Syrsps, on draught.
at DIR. N. WAYT & BROS. may17-4t
OLD CoIN.-Mr M. M. Morrison, of Williams
vile. Bath county, Va, called in last week and
after paying his subscription year in advance,
he showed us very ancient Spanish coin
which he supposes is the "pistareen' of the
value of II or is cents. It has number of
unique designs on it. and has inscribed on it
"Hispanianum Rex, Phillippus. v. D. 6. r. s.
II. J.-l722, making its age 159 years. 1t is
about the size of the old English twento- five
cent piece probably not quite so Thick
was found in the stair step of an old building
more than 100 years old, the property of Mr..
Mathew Wallace, of Bath county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17
"WINE OF CARDUI" makes rosy cheel

and clear compilations.
For sale ny Dr.. N. WAYT & Bro, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

h6C6lDbS IOT b00 week 1l40 QcAOs sales yl6,
The market this week was quite active
throughout, and the stuck offered was closed out
TT an earlier hour even than last week. Prizes
were fully No higher. The qualify oft offe :
ings were somewhat better han last week,
more of the Beeves selling at and near our top
quotations.
sheep a Lambs-With an increased num-
Der OF arrivals there is improved demand
on the part of our home butchers, and no outside
demand to report. The quality of the offerings
Is uily as good as last week. Wequot clipped
Sheep at 1861 cents, wool do. at 614l6Z cents
with few offerings. and Lambs at 7@Jy cents per
Id gross, Sheep active and Lamb dull. Ar
rivals this week 29l7 head.
Hogs-The run is largely increased this week
over last weeks offerings. and the quality is
about the same as t WAS then But though
the ir crease ia SO marked, it is very little II
any, in excess of the demand, and the supply
is considered only as being fair in view OF the
moderately act We demand We quote 71S@SA
cents per 10 net, there being few more COM
mon Hogs in the mari ct than last week. Ar
rivals this week $50 head.
RICHMOND MARKET.
RICHMOND. May IA, 1881.
SALES,
WHEAT.-Mixed. bushels very good at 81 q
Fu1tz. 20 bushels very good $l.25.
CORN.-White. 548 bushels very good at Sc
Mixed, ia bushels very good at SIC.
kYE-2 bushels at 9Oc.
FLOUR We quote: Fine, $3Ms35O. extra
$75: superf1ne, $S.75@S4.5,; common family
96@S6.25; choice or patent family, 81 5O@SS
Staunton inspection, extra. s.; superf1ne
I S0sSos
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

If you want a nice buggy and, horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
go to Thorn urg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17


RELIABLE.-It is useless to deny the grest
curative effects of Simmons Liver Regu ator
1t virtues a. ties ted by thousands who have
used the medicine, and it is now largely in de-
mand. 1t commends itself to the public by its
compound parts being entirely vegetable no
injurious effects from its use, being pleasant to
the taste, and its operation on the Liver being
perfect, at the same time so imperceptible that
it interferes with neither business nor pleas
ure.
The Doc TAX FUNDING have been inform
ed that the dog tax fund for the past year will
fall short of the amount necessary to pay for all
the sheep killed during the year, and that all
farmers having claims against this fund must
file them with the Clerk of the County Court
on or before the 3lst inst. if they wish to get
their pro rata share of the fund. After that
time no claims for sheep killed by dogs during
the past year will be allowed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

Deep Rock and Kissengen Waters, on
draught, at DIR. N. WAYr & Bros. mayl7-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17

THE COALITION CONsUAfMATED IN
BoTEToURT.-Fr From the proceedings of
the public meeting held here last Mon
day of the Republicans AMI the Read
justers, which we publish this week, it
will be observed that the disguise has
been thrown off and that the Republi
cans and Assistant Republicans have
joined forces and united 10 fight under
the same banner The two parties pub
fish to the world what we have
f equently charged and what they have
| frequently denied: that the interests
and designs of the two were Identical ;
aud now that they have thus arrayed
themselves against their common enc
my, the Democratic party, our citizens
may beyond cavil make sure of their
status. -FineastLe Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17
ALEXANDRIA GRAIN MARKET.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, May 9Th
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lOWs:-
Best Beeves,. 1907 90
Generally rated first quality 1906 SO
Medium or good fair quality 750Q5 rs
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows.3 0Od4 so
Extreme range of prices.................3OO a7 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-05-17
DATES AND DEPTHS OF SNows.-The

DATES AND DEPTHS OF SNOws.-The
Rockingham Register has been furnish
ed by Emanuel Roger, Est. of Har-
risonburg. with the following dates and
depths of the SHOWS which fell in that
place during the winter just passed:
November 49,. inch; Novem-
Der 20, inch; November Is. l inch +;
November 26, 2inches December 20. "a
inches; December Is. 4 inches; Decem-
Der %, 2 inches.
1S81-January 2, inches; January 4,
inch January 8, 2inches January II,
8 inches; January Al. inch; January
81, inch; February l, l inch; March
3, inches March 8. inch March 25,
81 inches March 20, inch.
Total 521 inches
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17
SnOnge UndercIOthing.

Sponge underclothing is the very
latest, some German genius having re-
Gently invented and patented line Of
underwear manufactured from this
porous substance. II is claimed for it
that it Can be cleansed more easily than
wooden goods, and being more flexible.
does not chafe the skin so much. II is
bad conductor, and tends to keep the
surface temperature uniform. One who
wears this underclothing is not liable
to take cold, for it absorbs the perspirs-
tion without checking it. After the
mineral and vegetable impurities in the
sponges have be. n sufficiently beaten by
heavy hammer to admit Of being
readily washed out, the sponges are
dried and prepared with sharp knife.
These parings are then sewed together.
The fabric is prepared without the use
of poisonous dyes which, as incorporated
in cloth undsrclothing, sometimes proves
very deleterious to the system.
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17

APRIL 1sT, 1879.
Recognizing The fact that the relation
ship existing between the Counties o
Maryland and the City of Baltimore is
such that residents of the Counties have
occasion to visit the City frequently dur
ing the year; in consideration of these
facts and the liberal patronage extended
the "Maltby" in the past, l deem it but
matter of justice thai some discrimination
should be made in their favor. I have
therefore concluded to
Reducethe Price of Board to So a day
feeling confident that the same will beiully
appreciated by them, and at the same time
merit and secure an increased share of
their patronage. Assuring them that
nothing will be lett undone that can add
totheir comfort during their stay. -
Rooms without board, rs cents and up
ward per day.
q. R. HOGAN,Prep.
ADr r6
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17
Resolutions.
TNHE following resolutions have been
J. adopted as guide for the miners and
orinp men of this coal region:

L adopted as guide LOT tne miners ana
oring men of this coal region:
/. Reaoloed, That no miner in the en-
ploy of any Company in this region do
any days work underground for less than
80 per day, and any man that may be
ed to do any work may make his own
CO tract, but in no case may he 90 below
the tandard of laborers' wages at any
m m. which he is employed; and in no
ca ei atever shall cars be made up and
in noe ecompulsion be used.
,. Re ICED, 4 hat one half cent per ton
fd blacksmithing on and afteI February
Il 1880, be the standing price paid.
ReSoloed, That we restrict the hours
Of ,abor to ten hours per day as standing
days work, beginning at a. m and stop
ing at 5 p. m.
4. Re@lced, That five cars be standard
days work for two men.
B. Resoloed, That boys at the age of 10
years are entitled to half turn, but they
shall come to the mine and claim said half
turn; and that the Oldest son of widow
shall be Allowed full turn at the discre-
ton of mine boss, provided, tho father
died while in the employ of said company.
6. ReS0lued, That all timber shall be de-
livered at the place of working.
z. ResoIood, That laying up roads for
pillars and timberlng old places be done
by the day at $3.50 per day.
s. Kes0lged, That all heading work shall
be 78 cents per ton, and ten cars for turn
ing off rooms paid at the same price.
0. ResOLoed, That We, your employees,
shall not maintain any driver or laborer in
not performing his duty faithfully.
10. ReSoIgcd, That we shall not sustain
any recklessness or carelessness ts tho de-
struction of life and property, for should
any be guilty he shall throw himself liable
to the discretion OF the boss and must suf-
fer the consequences.
II. Resol1ed, That we shall not maintain
any laborer who shall cease before his time
is up and with respect to the drivers, we
shall not maintain any pulling up at half
past tour If he should be required to make
another trip ifit shoulu take him TO quarter
past five; or, in other words, give one day
and take th~ other.
10. Resolced That should any one be
discharged it shall be the duty OF any who
are able to take his place until the case Is
investigated.
10. ResOIGed, That any man loading over
two tons five upon car shall be skinned
one car for each offence.
H. ReS0ioed, That 16 feet shall be the
distance to shovel coal before getting q
road laid up to the excavation.
IS. ResOtDed, That the companies shall
furnish the tools usually furnished for dig,
ging this coal.
16. Resolged, That the distance for min.
ers to run cars down their rooms be limit
I'd to 400 feet, and, for the first additional
100 feet, he shall receive 5 cents ler tsa
extra. Over 500 feet, heading price to be
paid. May7-E
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17

The wonderful progress made in
China has been emphasized of late by
the Rev. Griffith John, a long time mis-
sionary OF the London Missionary
society, who has been visiting in this
country. Forty years ago it was crime
for foreigner to learn the Chinese
language, or for Chinese to teach it to
bim and though the Nanking treaty
was made in lS42, when Mr.. John went
to China, twenty five years ago, there
were only five places in the vast empire
in which foreigner might dwell. The
great interior was still closed, as none
might go further than could be reached
in twelve hours from treaty port. The
whole empire is now open. Thirteen
out OF the eighteen provinces have
been actually occupied by missionaries
and their families, the gospel has been
preached in nearly all the principal
cities and towns, and the Bible and
many forms OF Christian literature are
circulated eyerywlere
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

True greatness cannot exist apart
from high moral excellence.
It is to live twice to be able to enjoy
the introspect Of your past life.
Have patience with all things, but
chiefly have patience with yourself.
Many preserve themselves BY hum
bling themselves; the bullet flies over
him that stoops.
Hope is like the sun, which, as we
journey toward it, casts the shadow OF
our burden behind US.
He who easily forgets benefits done
toward him is probably possessed of
shallow brain as we'll as callous heart.
The chief properties Of wisdom are,
to be mindful Of things past, careful Of
things present and provided of things
to come.
1t is very curious fact that the lapse
of years, while it lessons our enjoyment
of life, but increases the natural desire
Of living.
How many hopes may have quivered
for us in past years-have flashed like
harmless lightning in summer nights,
and died forever.
When people undertake to restrain
themselves without knowing how, they
are often worse off than if they had left
themselves alone.
He who wishes to secure the good Of
others has already secured his own.
One forgives everything to him who
forgives himself nothing.
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD,
(BRDFORD DIVISlON.)

nN and after Oct. 81, 1881, Passenger
" Trains arrive and depart as follows;
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17

FRIDAY night the body of an un-
known man was found in an abandon
ed chamber of the Bellevue shaft,
Scranton Pa. The hands and face
were eaten off by rats.
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17

The miners Of the Hillside Coal
and Iron Company, at Pleasant VAL
ley, Pa, struck for an advance Of ten
per cent. on Saturday. Two hundred
men are out.
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17

The message of President Arthur is
one Of the ablest papers which ever
emanated from a Chief Magistrate.
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17
NOTE.-Time here given is Pennsyl-
yania Railroad lPhiladelphia) time, which

NOTE.-Iimc here given IS Pennsyl-
vanis Railroad (Philadelphia) time, which
Ave minutes faster than Baltimore time.
No change of cars between Cumberland
and Huntingdon. Through cars between
Huntingdon and Philadelphia, New York
and Pittsburg Passengers from points
east of ,Hyndman, for Somerset, take Ex-
press train west; change cars at Hyndman,
and arrive at Somerset at 4,55 p. m.
Tickets sold and baggage checked by
PETER NOON, Agent, corner of Balti-
more and Liberty Streets, Cumberland,
and 1t the depot. BUS will call at resi-
deness for passengers and Luggage, On
notice left with agent.
Excursion Tickets to Bedford sold every
Saturday during the summer season; good
70 return until the following Monday.
j. r. WOOD,
General Passenger Agent.
THos. A. ROBERTS, Superintendent.
Nov 10
BALTIMORE i OHIO RAILROAD.
nNa and after Nov. 90, 1881, trains will
" arrive and depart as follows:
CUMBERLAND.
Frostburg mining journal., 1881-12-17
FrsstbarE, Dec. IL. 1881.

The Cumberland Times nominates
Mr.. John W. Garrett for next q. s.
Senator.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-18

The soldiers aad eiilzeAs OF Confluence,
Ursiua and surrounding arc respect
fully requested 70 assemble at the Jersey
Cemetery, on the morning Of tle 2otil day
Of May, at 10 a. M, to decorate Che graves
OF the dead Union soldiers al ihat and
some other points Those coming from
Ursina, Harnedsyiile and vicinity are re-
questesl to come mounted, and all soldiers
are expected 70 wear white ribbon on the
left lapel Of their coat. The ladies arc also
respectfully invited to be present. al are
expected to bring flowers, especially the
ladies. Able speakers viii be present to de-
addresses. After the ceremonies are
concluded at the Jersey Cemetery, the pro-
ccssion will pass through Ursina and from
thence to Confluence, By way of cross roads.
Come soldiers and citizens and do honor
TO your comrades and heroes.
CoyrrrFxCE Nav Ia
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-18

10000 PouSps OF WooL WASTED.-I
want $1,000 pounds Of wool at The highest
market prices in cash or trade.
have prepared for spring trade. a large
stock of good homemade wooden goods
with which my agents will visit my custo-
mers throughout the county as usual. New
customers wishing them to call please noti-
fy me by card.
Persons bringing wool to The factory 10
trade will find, in addition to our home
made woolen goods, good assortment of
roady-made clothing, of our own aud east
ern made goods. and a very complete stool.
of all goods usually kept in a country store.
al prices that will make It to your interest
to deal with us.
WI. S. MoEGAx,
Quemahoning. Pa
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-18

Hon. W. J. Baer, who expects to get lloa
Democratic crnvention, which will meet
here on the oath, says in his letter of accept.
ance 81 will risk the matter of ReSubli
can votes and accept" The Republican.
will have word or two to say in this mat.
ter, and Mr.. Baer will discover that it is all
risk" for the sign is up, "No Democrat
Need Apply
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-18

Commander Henry Picking, L. S. y, ar
rived in Somerset Saturday evening, where
he will remain for week or ten days. Mr.
Picking is the eldest son of the late Vim.
ii. Picking. He left Somerset when quite a
lad, having received an appointment to the
Naval Academy, at Annapolis, from Hon. ]
II. Edie. who at that time represented this
district in Congress. He graduated from
this institution shortly before the breaking
out of the rebellion, and has gradually risen
to the very honorable position which he
now occupies.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-18

We this Wes. haye the plIeasrsre Of laying
Desore oer readers the first official act of
Mr.. Auditor Snyder, in the shape Of caEes
fully prepared statement Of tie financial
affairs of the hoEoagh. The Auditor, we
are pleased 10 say, has so FAR carried out the
ple.ires made in his inaugural address to
the letter. Our citizens may well feel proud
Of having 50 able and efficient an officer.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-18

Mrs +. W. Giddings after lingering i'll
ness. died at the residence of her brother-in
law, Mr.. Edmund kiernan, at half-past
eight O'Clock Friday morning. and was bur
led in the cemetery at Jenner Y Roads, Sun
day morning. Mrs. Giddings was most
estimable lady and was greatly admired and
beloved for her many excellent qualities
and christian virtues. Her death is sincere
" mourned by many sorrowing friends.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1881-05-18

The Pennsylvania Legislature has kin dly
remembered the school teacher of the Com
monwealth by passing bill making i: OBJ
ligatory upon school directors to allow the
teachers their time while attending the an
nual county institute. and $3.50 day for
expenses. This will gladden. the heart of
many teacher, and especially the dilitory
classes Il