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SPECIAL NOTICES.


STRONG EVIDENCE.-The popularity Of
- Bakers Premium Bitters "a medicine only
to be tried in order to be approximately continues
to increase throughout the Southern States.-
AS cure for Dyspepsia, Torpidity of the Liver
Sour Stomach, and Nervous Headache, they
have no rival; anu in addition to the great vir-
tue of Bakers Premium Bitters, we have never
heard OF a case of Cholera, Cholera Morhvss, Di-
arrhoea or Summer Complaint where they have
been used regularly during the Summer
months. The following certificate from prom.
inent minister Of the NJ. E. Church speaks for
ITSELF
PROSPECT, PRINCE EDWARD Co., VAL
January 18th, 1881.
ELIJAH BAKER, ESQ.,
Dear SRI desire to bear testimony TO the
excellence of your "Premiun Rtters" My
wife suffered with a severe form of bowel COM
plant for about eight years. She was treated
by several regular physician, but received nc
permanent benefit. She was compelled to ex-
ercise the greatest caution in regard to her d.
ct, abstaining from all fruits and desserts,
procured bottle of your Bitters, and the one
bottle effected an entire cure,
We regard your Bitters as q most valuable
family medicine.
Very truly,
II, 9. CREATHAM.
Sold by all Drp,ggSisss everywhere.
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
sRsa Richmond. Va.
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A meeting for the purpose of perfecting the
organization of the "Woman's Christian Tenn.
perance Union," of Stsunton, will be held in
the Y. NJ. c. A. room this afternoon, at $780,
The meeting will be addressed by the Pastors
of the different churches of the city, who are
in sympathy with the cause. All who are in
terested in the work of Temperance are ear.
nestly requested to attend.
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DEALEFs AND
CONSUMERS OF PAINTS
s6- Read the following for Yourself

We havo ESw IN stock the largest and bes
stock CT PAINTS ever brought to this section
manufactured by Lucas Il Co., the oldest pain
house in Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entir,
satisfaction, and can be furnished in any tin
or shade desired at prices to suit the times. q
saving of Is per cent. can be made by their use
an they are always ready for immediate use
presenting smooth, elastic, durable and CLOS
sy surface. II does not crack or become loos-
ened from the material upon which it is used
Head the following guarantee
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March Both, 1882.
MessrS. berkeley & o.. StauntOn. Fd.:-
DEAR SIRs;-We have not as yet found
necessary to Issue a printed guarantee for GU
Liquid Paints, regarding our position and rep
utatton with the trade as sufficient assurance
that we would not place on the market an in
ferlOr article, particularly under our brand
We however will cheerfully follow the expedi
emit which has been resorted to by manufactur
ers to Introduce their goods by stating that W,
will REFUND THE MONEY OR REPAIN9
any work with English lead and boiled Oil W
belieVe is orthodoxy on which our paint hat
been used, that you feel well satisfied has
proved itself inferior. If further guarantees
are required you may give them on our au-
thority, hui we dc not think you will ever hea,
OF one authentic case of trouble arising through
the use of our paints.
Yours truly.
JNO. LUCAS & co.
These paints may be obtained by wholesale
and retail from
BERKELEY & CO.,
iune6 Stanton, Va.
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CITY WATER WORKSHOP last Tuesday night.
the City Council elected Mr.. Michael Dinneen
Superintendent of the City Water Works, and
Mr.. E. A Moon assistant These are recog-
nized as good selections. Mr.. Dinneen has had
charge for years of the gas and water works at
the W. L. Asylum, and Mr.. Moon has been for
some time, engineer at the Staunton Iron
Workr
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Rev. ]. ]. Lafferty, of the Christian Advocate,
is one Of the mostable, pointed, humorous, and
interesting lecturers in Virginia. We would
ike for the Christian Association to engage
him for one night at least. To hear Lafterty is
a treat which cannot fail to be enjoyed. Re is
not only wit and humorist but man OF tai
ent and eloquence, whose lectures cannot fail
to be enjoyed by all who have an appreciation
Of true humor and wit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

VALENTINE DAY.-Next Wednesday to
morrow will be St. Valentines Day. Why ?
Because the old Saint was a man of most ad.
mirable parts, and so famous for his love and
charity, that the custom OF choosing valen.
tines upon his festival took its rise from
thence. The custom of choosing valentines
existed very early
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One of the Rriehtest Charrns

Of a fair face Ia a fine set of teeth. The ladies
being fully alive to the fact, patroniZe 1910
DON'T in preference to any other dentirice
since they know by experience that i
preserves like no other the pristine whiteness
and cleanliness of the teeth, and makes a nat.
urally sweet breath additionally fragrant. I
Is one of the privileges of the beaaf1 to looh
lovely and that proportion of it which use
SOZODONT, has learned that the article con
tributes in no small degree to the end in view
All druggists sell 1t,
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GOLDEN WEDDING.-The venerable Bishop
j. j. Glossbrenner, of the United Brethren
church. and his wife will celebrate their golden
wedding, the fiftieth anniversary of their mar
rage, tomorrow. We hope that this couple
may live many years yet, and that they may
celebrate many anniversaries of their mar
rage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

At a meeting of the Newtown Hose Com
pany last night Messrs. John G. Yeager, C. E.
| Gregory, and D. g. Aicutt were appointed a
| committee to solicit honorary members. This
Company has rendered efficient service as a
part of our fire organization, and deserves and
should receive encouragement from our citi-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

*DR. s. B. BRITAIN says:-"As rule p5ysi-
clans do not, by their professional methods
build up the female constitution, while they
seldom cure the diseases to which it is always
liable in our variable climate and under our
imperfect civilization. Special remedies are
often required to restore organic harmony and
strengthen the enfeebled powers OF woman
hood; and for most of these we are indebted to
persons outside of the medical profession
Among the very best of these remedies assign
"a prominent place to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound"
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says
'.rregard all alum powders as very unwhole-
some. Phosphate and Tartaric Acid powders
liberate their gas too freely in process of bak-
ing, or under varying climatic changes suffer
deterioration.
Dr. n. A. Mott, the former Government
Chemist, after careful and elaborate exami-
nation OF the various Baking Powders of COM
merce reported to the Government in favor Of
the Royal brand
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For the SPECTATOR.
North and South Trunk Line Railroad

Mr.. EDITOR 1t is now proposed to
insert missing link, in order to form
continuous railroad line from Pittsburg
to James River and Lynchhurg, by
way of Cumberland, Md, Romney,
Broadway Station, eastern extremity
of Brooks Gap.) Harlisonburg, Staun-
ton, and Lexington. The Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad owns the whole line
from Pittsburg to Lexington, 318 miles,
wanting only an interval of go miles
from Romney to Broadway Station, at
fording an economical and advantageous
route, by which the road can be con-
structed for 81 100000 before Jan. 1st,
1884. By its completion, Stanton will
be at the intersection of Trunk Line
from the Northern Lakes to the Gulf of
Mexico. and to every Atlantic port south
of Baltimore. AS an economical ad-
vantage incident to its construction you
are put at less than 100 miles from the
great semi-bituminous Cumberland coal
field:
Cumberland to Romney ....................30m miles
Romney to Broadway ...-...................-.-6O "
Broadway to StauntOn ....................-..33
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READER.

JOB PRINTING.-Job work of all kinds, pos
tiers, circulars, dodgers. bill-heads, cards, tags
&C., are printed at the SPECTATOR Job Office,
in the best style, and at the LOWEST PRICES.
Ifyou want job work at bottom figures, call at
re send your orders to the SPECTATOR OFFICE.
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A Tim ELY NOTICE!

We would mo st respectfully, but earn
estIy, request, those who are indebted
to this Office for subscriptions, adver
tisements, or job work, to make pay
ments as sOOEl as possible. ''Early set
wish all our patrons to be lifelong
friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

A GooB CREAM Cow.-Whep gEliet, a coy
belonging to Mr.. d. A. Kayser. was fresh one
year ago from last July. MIXED from her 81
gallons Of milk per day, from which my wife
skinned one gallon of good thick cream every
day for months. and for the first 6 months
averaging 81 gallons OF milk per day, and for
the last months, ending last July, she aver
aged 215 gallons per day. Who can beat it?
ROBERT COYNER,
Oak Hill Dairyman,
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Farmers and others desiring a genteel. lu-
crative agency business, by which SIS to 500 a
day can be ea'ned, send address at once on
postal, to H. G. WILKINSON & Co., 1875 and 1877
Fulton Street, New York. dec26 '82-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

CONTESTED MISUNDERSTANDING the past
| week. Messrs. Tucker and Echols. the counsel
of o'Ferrall. were engaged in taking deposit
| tions in his contest with Paul. and on to-day
Tuesday-Capt. James Bumgardner. Jr.. as the
| counsel for John E. Massey in his contest with
John s. Wise, will commence taking testi-
mony.
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Store house for Rent.-The Store-house
in McGaheysville. Rockingham county, which
was USED as STORE for many years by the late
Col. Joseph Mauzy, and by others SINCE is for
rent on low terms. This is one of the oldest
and best known store-stan DIS in that county.
Applicants for renting it will address
RICHARD MAUZY,
mar14-tf Stanton, Va.
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nnar14-tf

PERFECT BUCKWHEAT CAKES in three
minutes can be made by using HEI KER'S
SELF RAISING BUCKWHEAT.
HECKBR'S SELF-RAISING FLOUR makes
biscuits and cakes in ten minutes, without
yeast or Baking Powders and without setting
to rise
For sale by all GrocerS. oct17-3m
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BRICK DUST DEPOSIT.

Il Very Bad Sign. A deposit of brick dust in
ones bladder is a very bad sign indeed. Those
who find themselves attacked by this symptom
of kidney disease, should seek relief without
delay Such relief is guaranteed. from kidney.
bladder, liver, and urinary diseases by Hunts
Remedy, the great kidney medicine, cures all
kidney diseases infallibly.
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If those who have been Curl

DEATH OF DIX. JAMES PENDLEToN.-We are
sorry to state that DR.. James Pendleton, AS.
sistant Physician at the Western Lunatic Asy.
lum, died at his home in Marion Smythe
county, on the 3rd inst, aged about IS years
He was in bad health and had obtained fur
Tough with the hope of being benefited by re-
Taxation from duties; but death claimed him
as victim. He died Of pneumonia.
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.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows:-
Best Beeyes. 6234a6 S779
Medium or good fair quality ..........3 rs GA %
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen & Cows.2 50 as S71S
Extreme range of prices..............2 so @6 81!
Most OF the sales were from ............4 90 as 62
Total receipts for the week 9I5; sales S8l.
There has been no activity in the market
worthy of mention. The butchers wants, not
very extensive, were fully supplied, and prices
generally were 1sNIc lower than last week.
In some few instances a greater decline was
accepted to make clearance. The quality
averaged about as good as last week, a good
represen tatlon of top CATTLE, with few of a
more common grade than any offered then.
,Sheep:-Tnere has been a heavy increase in
the receipts over last week. and with no out
side demand and the butchers buying sparing-
ly, trade has been rather slow. TIE quality Is
of better average than last week. We quote
common to fair sheep at 1861 cents, and lair
to good at 1906 cents per ID gross, with very
few at the latter figure. Arrivals this week 275S
head.
Hogs-There is a slight increase in the re-
ceipts over last week, about $50 head. The
quality averages about equal to that of last
weeks offerings. There is a fairly good de-
mand generally at the figures ruling last Mon
day. though perhaps more tops are sold at or
near the top figure than last week. We quote
at 81a(g914 cents, with extra at 81 cents per Id
net. Arrivals this week SOL head.
RICHMOND MARKET.
RICHMOND, February 10, 1888.
OFFERINGS.
WHEAT.-White, 1873 bushels. Red, 938 BUSH
els.
.CoRN.-White, $50 bushels. Mixed, 574 hush
els
OATs.-15O bushels.
RYE.-6 bushels.
MEAL.-12 bushels.
PEAS S bushels.
BEANS -3S bushels.
FLOUR Us barrels.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT.-White, 1913 bushels good to very
good at $l.25 to 81 % Red 422 bushels fair to
very good Lancaster at 81 20 to l57; 3l4 bushels
fair to prime Fultz at Sl.20 to SIPS.
CoRN.-White, 500 bushels very good at 60c.
Mixed, SOC bushels prime at SOC.
REE.-6 bushels very good at Csc.
FLoUR.-l25 barrels extra on private terms.
FLoUR.-We quote: Fine, S}.00@S325; super
fine, s. 75@$4 25; extra, S5.00a rs; common
family. S5.25@550: Patent family, s5.50@S6.75.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

DEAD INFANT FoUND.-Last Friday evening
dead infant was found by Capt. Waters in the
cellar under the meat store Of Kennedy & Shell
ley on New street. 4 coroner's jury was sum-
moned, and, from the testimony, they were un-
able to decide whether or not the child had
been born dead or alive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

The meeting of the stanton Branch Society
of the Richmond "Magdaien Home" having
been postponed on account Of Indictment
weather, will be held on Wednesday, February
18th, $3.50 p. M, in the Y. M G. A. room.
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For the SPECTATOR.
CURE FOR DEAFNEss.-Take sweet-scented
clover cultivated as flower by the Iadies) and
boil in clicked oil. Make a salve and insert
in the ear. This has been tried, and is known
to be good. Hoping this will prove beneficial
to many, 1 am truly yours,
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JOB WORK.

Job Work of all kinds, Circulars, Cards. BIZ
Heads, Tags, &C.. are executed at the SPEcTA
TOR Office in the VERY BEST STYLE AT
THE LOWEST PRICES. No one having
Job Work of any kind should fnil to call a
the SPECTATOR Office, where they can o'
served in the best style on the very loves
terms.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

We are indebted to our friend o. L. Rhodes
for copy of the Augusta (Ga.) Coastitutionalist.
Having married recently, he is as happy as a
full blown sun-foWer
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

JEWISH FAIR IN CHARLOTTESVILLE.
THE Charlottesville correspondent of
the Richmond Dispatch under date of
the 5th inst, says
1.-THE Jewish Fair, which has been go
ing on for five or six days past, closed
Saturday night, having realized over
ST.. 200 A handsome silk umbrella was
voted to Miss Gussie Lazarus as the
handsomest lady in Charlottesville
This article is said to have brought in
over 800 The most popular man. Mr..
Louis Lazarus, received the smoking
jacket, and Mr.. J. w. Brown was dis
tinguished as the ugliest man In the
county by being made the recipient of a
fine silk hat.'
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YOU SHALL HAVE 1T

II you want it. II your druggist or grocer does
not sell New Life, and you are in reach of rail
or water communication, forward 81 so by post
office money order and will send by express,
or other method, charges prepaid, three bottles
of New Life-and six for $3.50 A. r. Meter,
Proprietor, No. 122 Fayette stl Get, Baltimore,
MARYLAND
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

We learn from the areenEi.le Rapner that
Miss Piper, of this city, is visiting Misses Mag
gle Page and Ada Hawpe, near Greenville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

Mr.. C. Edward Crawford has sold his fine
farm nea- Fort Defiance, containing oil acres,
to Mr.. Levy Wenger, for $40, $40.
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"LADIES, TONIC.

THE GREAT FEMALE REMEDY is prepared
by the WoMEN's MEDICAL INSTITUTE OF Buzz
FALo, N. Y, and is their favorite prescription
for ladies who are suffering from any weak
ness or complaints common to the sex. It is
sold by druggists at sl.OO per bottle. Ladies
can obtain advice FREE. Send stamp for names
of those who have been CURED.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

Some of our best citizens have used 1t with
great success -RichDpond (Va.) Whig.
Sold by every Druggist in Stanton, and by
Druggists everywhere. Send for tree pamphlet
to R. X. Helphenstine, Druggist, Washington,
D.. nov7-Smos*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

CONTRACT AwARDED-Mr. W. T. Mari has
been awarded the contract to build bricE
store house for Mr.. Daniel Crimmens on the
corner Of Main and Green streets.
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Total debt of the city,. 1926, 7O0.Oo -,
Ralanca due city ,lZ5

Amt held by sinking fund com, ST, 2OO
Amount due sinking fund. 81 6l6.2.
The last sale of per cent. city bonds slo6A
The treasurer calls the attention of the Coun'
Gil to the expediency of taking such action as
may be necessary. looking to the funding o.
$500 in per cent. coupon bonds by the issue
of a like amount of bonds not to bear great
er rate of interest than six per cent.-Pdt9eS
VJrQinidT.
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STRAYED, Feb. 8th, large Red Cow, with
white feet-has small brand on hip. L will
pay liberal reward for any information con-
corning her. 1t DAVID ORoRK.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

No medicine is more used for rheumatism
than Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. Our doc
tors prescribe it, and it never fails to do the
work. WGte1tOaOn IN. ~ Times and ReforneT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

Ifyou want nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
go to Thornburg'ss je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

HECKER's BAKING POWDER is perfect in every
respect. healthful, thoroughly reliable uniform
in strength, and its baking qualities cannot be
surpassed. jan2-3m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

Mr. John 81. Hansell has purchased for 81 600
the Felix Hull farm near Mcdowell. Highland
county, containing 780 acres.
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Extracts from the Press.

The following extracts from the press show
the standing of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy
Maryland is full of people who have been
cured OF rheumatism by Durang's Rheumatic
Rem edy.-Bdltinlor6 San.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

GIenn's Sulphur Soap is the most relia-
BILE purifier of the skin in the market
Pixies TOOthacks Drops cure in one
minute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

Durang's Rheumatic Remedy has been ad-
vertsed in This city for several years. and stands
high.-ChnlberlaJld md Nea0s.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-02-13

DANGEROUS FALL.-Isaac Fox, ESQ.,,
who lives in the Cliser peighborhood,
in the Ridge, while engaged one day
last week about some matter in his hay
NOW, stepped on loose plank and fell
to the barn floor. distance of fourteen
feet, among wheat fans, buggy rakes,
pitchforks &c He was badly shocked
and considerably bruised. though his
injuries are not considered serious. DR..
J. B. Brumback, being summoned, rem
dered all the aid in his power and con-
siders his escape from serious damage
almost miraculous. page Courier.
Mr.. Malone has always been found
on the side of the peopIe.-A{drion
(Snyth County, Patriot and Herald,
Yes, on the blind side Richmond
State.
Some Virginia people are "blind" on
both sides. page Courier.
True, o King" The followers of
Malone are blind on both sides.
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This will secure you coal supplies at
less than So per ton ! But this road is ex-
pected to transport may be 5 600 600 tons
red iron ores annually to the furnaces of
Pittsburg and West Pennsylvania gen.
orally; while its crossings of Chesa
peaKe and Ohio at Stanton, Richmond
and Allegheny at James River, Norfolk
and Western (Memphis) at Lynchburg,
and North Carolina Central at Greens
borough, will render it one of the great
est passenger and freight roads on the
continent-the direct line from Chi
cago to Norfolk. Charleston, Savannah,
Pensacola, or Mobile.
The mere suggestion of the contem
plated enterprise should excite the anX-
ious interest of the Virginia Valley
from Broadway to James River. The
table below will somewhat illustrate the
subject:
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BROWNS
IRON
B/77ERS

is the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
cause headache or constipation, as
other Iron preparations will.