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, 1883-02-15
Treasures of the Yukon.

The Tacoma Ners of the Sth inst.
publishes the following: "Some
months ago Ed. Schiehelin went to
Alaska with small steamer and a
complete outfit of provisions and
mining implements on a gold-pros-
pecting expedition. Information has
been received that Schieffelin and
his party, with the little steamer, car
rying one-half of the three years
supply, assembled the Yukon 1,5OO
miles and established q camp at the
mouth of the Tannanna. The boat
was then sent to st. Michael's for the
remainder of the supplies, and
Schieffelin went on prospecting
tour. Shortly after the boat left on
the return voyage he made dis
covery in gravel washings of sufficient
Importance to justify the detail of
courier to make the long and perilous
journey overland to Sitka in order to
convey the news rapidly to his brother,
a capitalist residing in Philadelphia.
The courier reached Sitka safely and
dispatched the letter, which came to
San Francisco on the last steamer,
and is now on the way to Philadel-
phia by rail. 1t is reported that the
washings in the gravel beds averaged
$3.50 per pan, and that in some in
stances $1,000 per pan was prod uced.
The information seems to be authen-
tic, but any one making a rush now
for the upper waters Of the Yukon,
would make great mistake. Time
and investigation will probably dis
close the fact that large capital will
be required in order to secure re-
mUnerative results. 1t will be impos-
sible for the vessel to ascend the Yu-
kon river before next June, as the ice
prevents navigation. The trip over
land from Sitka would be attended
by perils equal to a Siberian journey.
1t is reported that private dispatches
have been received at Washington of
reliable character with reference to
the nature of the gold deposits in
Alaska One quartz vein 200 feet
wide, which will net five to eight dol
lars per ton has been discovered on
the main land Of southern Alaska.
Many others equally rich in the same
district are reported, and prepara-
tions are being made quietly, it is
said, by a combination of New York
and San Francisco capitalists, to start
early in the spring with mills and
machinery to take posses 3ion Of the
mines. Plenty Of coal and timber are
reported at no great distance from
the mines. Two gentlemen in con.
versation on the subject, said there
would be 10000 men from Nevada
and California on their way to Alaska
within three months"
, 1883-02-15

In his yearly report the state in
spector of mines for Ohio states that
the annual production of coal has
increased since 1872 from about
5,OOO,000 tons to over 5000, 900 in 1882.
The increase upon 1881 was over l.
100000 tons. The amount taken from
the mines thus far is about 70, 100000,
and an equal amount has been wasted
on account of lack of accurate min
ing plans and engineering skill.
, 1883-02-15

The Seattle Chronicle says: "The
secretary of war withholds the appro-
priations made for improvements OF
our rivers, the postmaster general
trirns deaf ear to our petitions and
remonstrances on the subject of i'm
proved mail service. We hope these
two high officials are not in cahoot.
1t would be cold day for Puget
Saunders if such should be the case.
, 1883-02-15

rROUP. wHOOPING COUGH and Bronchitis
in msdiitely relieved By shlloh'' Cure Bold oy
LElinef d Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
No.2. No.
f2A'A AMI W. IL See Train Daily.
Daily. NOtes. Ex. Sun.

G. & o. Mainline trains run by Washington
time; Lexington Division by Columbus time.
No. l, daily except Sunday. Richmond to
White Sulphur; daily except Saturday, west
No. 2, daily Ashland to Clifton Forge; daily
except Saturday Clifton Forge to Richmond;
except Sunday, Richmond to Old Point. Pull
man SIeeping-Cars White Sulphur to WASH
Nos. and 4. Washington. Louisville. and
Cincinnati FAST LINE, run daily between Lou
isville, Cincinnati. Washington, and Rich
No. 8, Louisville and Cincinnati Fast Line,
and No. 4. Washington Fast Line, equipped
with Pullman New Drawing Room. Smoking.
Saloon. and Sleeping-Cals. and Solid Trains
between Louisville, Lexington, and Washing
ton. D. q. Pullman New Sleeping-Cars be-
tween Cincinnati and Richmond: Day-Coach
between Cincinnati, Richmond, Newport
News, and Old Point Comfort. Pullman Sleep.
ing Cars Columbus to White Sulphur.
No. 5, daily between Clifton Forge and Ash
land, KY; daily except Sunday between Old
Point, N export News, and Clifton Forge. Pull.
man Slice ping Cars Washington to White Sui.
phur and Columbus, o.. without change.
No. 6. daily except Sunday.
NOTE THAT No. is overtaken at Clifton
Forge by No. 4, which takes through passen-
gers from No. 8. u
Nos. and 6, sleeping-Cars between Hunt
| ington and White sulphur; Day Coaches be-
tween Cincinnati and Richmond.
Nos. 2 and 5. Pullman SleeperS between
| Comfort. Solid Train between Ashland and
Newport News and Old Point Comfort
Old Dominion Line Steamers will leave New
port News on Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday,
| arriving in New York next afternoon.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any of1ce of c. q 0. R'y; or Depot or Ticket
Office of connecting lines.
G. W. SMITH, GEM Pass'r Agent.
Genl Manager. jupel9
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VIRGINIA Observation-Disclosures beyond
Strasburg came upon farmer sitting on
a log in front of house which first took
to be stable, because mule stood with
his head inside. He had an acre or two of
clearing on the hillside, but he was hardup
man, no mistake. l dismounted to talk
with him about the battle of Cross Keys,
and after bit he said: stranger, I'd in
vite We to dinner, but presume you don't
relish dodgers and bacon" Then we talked
a little more about Fremont's troops, and
he said: stranger, I'd like to feed that
boss, but my old mule has had to browse
mighty fine to keep on his legs this fall.
Then we talked about StoneEall jackson
and his march up that road, and the farmer
branched off with: stranger, I'd like to
offer We drink O. suthin warmin', but the
fact is hain't seen pint of whisky since
the war" Then l inquired how far it was
to Port Republic, and whether the bridge
has been rebuilt, and he answered me and
added: Stranger, do feel as if orter ask
We in to see the family, but the old woman s
down with the chills, Sails over the ridge,
and the fire went out an hour ago."
mounted my horse and handed him a cigar.
That broke him up. He turned it over and
over, looked up and down the road, and
from me to the house, and finally seized my
leg and exclaimed: stranger, am poor
and way down, and sometimes wicked, but
Pm right thar when man calls my hand!
| can't feed ye, nor warm ye, nor give We
whisky nor tobacker, buff ye don't get off n
that boss and come over to the spring and
have some water with me, I'll never forgive
We on airth." And we drank to his luck
Detroit Free Press,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

PEARLS OF THOUGHT is at
tanned by slow degrees; she requires the
hand of time.
Man is so constituted that even a smile
or word of friendly recognition enables
him to bear up under the most grievous
burdens.
There is that which Seems to exalt a man
when it is debasing him, and there is that
which seems to debase him when it is ex-
alting him.
Our progress as race is like that of a
man who had lived through all generations
profting by his own experience and that of
his fellows.
The secret OF cheerful life is not plan
ming to escape sorrow, which cannot be;
but nerving the heart to meet sorrow, and
smite victory out of its unwilling hands.
A slender acquaintance with the world
must convince every man that actions, not
words, are the true criterion Of the attach
ment of friends, and that the most liberal
professions of goodwill are very far from
being the surest marks of it.
Infinite toll would not enable you to
sweep away mist, but by ascending a lit
tie you may often overlook it altogether.
So it is with our moral improvement. We
wrestle fercely with vicious habit, which
could have no hold upon US if we assembled
into higher atmosphere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

BEES FERTILIEING CLovER.-A very in
teresting experiment is given by Professor
W. J. Beal, in his report of the Michigan
State Agricultural Farm for 1872. Two
fine punches of clover, apparently alike in
thrift dsize, were covered with mosquito
netting. When the plants were in blossom
humble bees were introduced under one
netting and seen to work, the other being
left unvisited. July 81 ripe heads we're Sc
lected from each plant and the seeds care
fully counted. The fifty heads of the plant
from which the bees were excluded yielded
twenty-five seeds, forty yielding none at
all. The fifty heads visited by bees, on
which they were seen to work, yielded
ninety, four seeds, twenty five yielding none
at all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

tBreakfast. Skinner. fSuppe,.
p9- Pullman Sleeper. daily, on Express No. 4,
from Chattanooga to New York i0ith0at change
connecting with Pullman Sleeper from New
Orleans to Washington, making virtually
through line Of Sleepers New Orleans to New
York via Roanoke and Harrisburg.
Pullman Parlor Car, daily except Sunday. on
Train No 2, between Luray and Philadelphia.
via Harrisburg.
l5O bounds OF baggage checked free to each
whole ticket. 900 mile tickets $500; $40 mile
tickets Sl50O.
D. HOWARD ROYER, A. POPE,
Diu. Pass. Agent, Gen. Pass. Agent.
Hagsrstown Nd. Lynchburg. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
HEALTH HEsTuHEH.
Various Causes
Va.


Advancing years, care, sickness, disap-
pointment, and hereditary predisposi-
tion-all operate to turn the hair gray,
and either Of them inclines it to shed
prematurely. AYERS HAIR VIGoR will
restore faded or gray, light or red hair
to a rich brown or deep black, as may
be desired. 1t softens and cleanses the
scalp, giving it healthy action. 1t
removes and cures dandruff and humors.
BY it's use falling hair is checked, and
a new growth will be produced in all
cases where the follicles are not de-
stroyed or the glands decayed. It's
effects are beautifully shown on brashy,
weak, or sickly hair, on which few
applications will produce the gloss and
freshness of youth. Harmless and sure
in it's results, it is Incompatible as
a dressing, and is especially valued
for the soft lustre and richness of tone
it imparts.
AYERS HAIR VIGoR is colorless;
contains neither oil nor dye; and will
not soil or color white cambria; yet
it lasts long on the hair, and keeps
it fresh and vigorous, imparting an
agreeable perfume.
For sale by all druggists.
feb27 '83-ly
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HA-Pullman Sleeper, daily, ON Express No.
8, New York to Chattanooga, via Harrisburg,
connecting at Roanoke with Pullman Sleeper
New Orleans, via Knoxville and Atlanta, and
at Dalton with Pullman Sleepers for Jackson
ville making virtually no change New York
to Florida, and New York to New Orleans.
Pullman Parlor Car, daily except Sunday, on
Express No. l, between Philadelphia and Luz
ray, via Harrisburg.
CONNECTIONS.
land Railroad to and from Baltimore, Freder-
ick, Emmittsburg. Gettysburg, Penmar, Way
nesboro. Pa, and points on the Western Mary
land Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shtppensburg,
Chambersburg, Mercersburg, Marttnsburg. and
points on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and
branches.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
pbia and the North and East.
At Shenandoah Junction, W. Va, with Main
Line of Baltimore d Ohio Railroad to and from
Washington.
At Riverton, Va. with Manassas Branch OF
Virginia Midland Railway.
At Waynesboro Junction, Va, with Chssa-
peake & Ohio Railway to and from Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs and Richmond.
At Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch OF
Richmond i Allegheny Railroad.
At Natural Bridge, with Main Line OF Rich
At Roanoke, with Norfolk & Western Rail-
road.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Riverside, for Lexington, Va.
At Boyce Station. for wildwood and W1nches'
ter, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

We repeat, that the State Executive
Committee will not lessen our zeal nor in
terfere with our interests in any manner if
they shall decide to publish campaign pa
per in Richmond. At the same time, our
opinion is none the less decided that the
weekly papers-paticularly those west of
the Blue Ridge-are the ones which can do
the most good and efficient work for the
Dartv.-Ricb DisnnfcL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

II don't love you, and 1 won't marry
you," she said to him in pet. 'Two neg
atives make an affirmative, my dear let's
go and see the parson." he answered,
quietly. She went.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Did She Die?

ono; she fingered and suffered along,
''pining all the time for years, the doctors
'tdoing her no good; and at last was cured
''by this Hop Bitters the papers say so much
''about. Indeed indeed how thankful
eve should be for that incidence
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

DR.. M: E. Daughtry, FRANKLIN, VA,
says; II am highly pleased with the eff
fects of Browns Iron Bitters and believe it
to be superior to all other iron prepare
tions.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

A bald-headed man, who has heard that
the hairs of a mans head are numbered,
wants to know if there is not some place
where he can obtain the back numbers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

An lrishman, watching a game of base
ball, was sent to the grass by foul, which
struck him under the fifth rib. ga fowl,
was it? | thought it was a mule"
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@ i j
us. Now is the time. You can work
in spare time. or give your whole time to the
business. No other business will pay you ear
ly as well. No one can fail to make enormous
pay. by engaging at once. Costly outfit and
terms free. Money made fast, easily and hon.
orably. Address TRUE q Co., Augusta, Maine.
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"a For one dime get package of Dia-
mond Dyes at the druggists. They color
anything the simplest and most desirable
colors.
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HE CAME TO PAY.
CATER 1.-THE AGED STRANGER" BY BRET
HART.)


HART)
The editor sat with his head in his hands
And his elbows at rest on his knees;
He was tired of the eyer-increasing demands
On his time, and he painted for ease.
The clamor for copy was scorned with sheer,
And he sighed in the lowest Of tones;
won't somebody come with q dollar to cheer
The heart of Emanuel Jones? ?"
Just then on the stairway footstep was
heard.
And a rap-a-tap loud at the door,
And the Pickering hope that had long been
deferred
Blazed up like a beacon once more;
And there entered man with cynical smile
That was fringed with stubble of red,
Who remarked, as he tilted sorry old tile
To the back of an average head:
Ut have come here to pay"-Here the editor
cried:-
you're as welcome as flowers in Spring!
Sit down in this easy armchair by my side,
And excuse me awhile till bring
A lemonade dashed with little old wine
And dozen cigars of the best.
All! Here we are! This, assure you is fine;
Help yourself, most desirable guest"
The visitor drank with a relish, and smoked
Till his face wore satisfied glow,
And the editor, beaming with merriment,
joked
In joyous, spontaneous flow;
And then, when the stock Of refreshments was
gone.
His guest took occasion to ssy,
In accents distorted somewhat by yawn:-
"My errand up here is to pay
But the generous scribe, with wave of the
hand,
Put stop to the speech of his guest,
And brought in melon, the finest the land
Ever bore on its generous breast;
And the visitor, wearing singular grin,
Seized the heaviest half of the fruit,
And the Juice, aa it ran in a stream from his
chin,
Washed the mud of the pike from his boot.
Then, hopping his face on q favorite sheet
Which the scribe had laid carefully by,
The visitor lazily rose to his feet
With the dreariest kind of sigh,
And he said, as the editor sought his address
In his books to discover his due;
81 came here to pay-my respects to the press,
And to borrow dollar of your
-PARMENAs MIX, in Century Magazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
CARRIAGE FACTORIES
TO THE PUBLIC!

Parties wishing to buy BUGGIES, CAR
2IAGES, &C., &C., both homemade and West
ern work, can do SO of US on and after the 10th
of January, 1882. Wehave made arrangements
with one of the largest and best Cincinnati
manufacturing establishments, by which we
will keepo on hand large assortment of the very
best of Cincinnati work. Wehave just return
ed from Cincinnati where we thoroughly ex-
amined all the materials of which the vehicles
are made. and we took special care to select
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

1867 Prizes. amounting .$265, 500
Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the office OF the Company in New Or
leans.
For further information. write clearly, CIV
ing full address. Make p. o. Money Orders
payable aud address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
Ordinary letters by Mail or Express to
M. A. DAUPHEN,
New Orleans, La,
or N. A. DAUPHIN,
COZ Seventh IT., Washington, u. C. augl4-it
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
TON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
RAILROADS.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD.
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Louisiana State Lottery Company.
Ne do hereby certify that a0e supervise the ar.
arrangements for all the Monthly and SENT Annual
Drawings of The Louisiana State Lottery Compa-
ny. ana IN person manage and control the DralO-
ings themselves, and that the same are conducted
NTH honesty, fairness and in good faith toaOard
all parties. and authorize the Company to use
this certificate, acith JacsimiLes Of signatures
attached, in its advertisements.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
NEW ORLEANS, August l, 1888.
TO THE PUBLIC F!
INVESTIGATE FOR YOUR SELVES.

Postmaster General Gresham having pub
lished a willful and malicious falsehood in re-
gard to the character of The Louisiana State
Lottery Company, the following facts are given
to the public to prove his statement, that we
are engaged in fraudulent business, to be false
and untrue:-
Amount of prizes paid by The Louisiana
State Lottery Company from January l, 1879,
to presene date:-
Paid to Southern Express Co.. New
Orleans, T. M. Wescoat Manager 81 1854, 800
Paid to Louisiana National Bank,
Jos. n. Oglesby, President............... $500
Paid to Louisiana State National Bank,
S. H. Kennedy, President. MINIMUM. 125,lOO
Paid to New Orleans National Bank,
A. Baldwin, President................... IS, $50
Paid to Union National Bank,
s. Charlaron, Cashier. q, $50
Paid to Citizens Bank,
E. L. Carriere, President. $1,000
Paid to Germania National Bank,
Jules Cassard, President. ............... $4,000
Chas. Paifrey. Cashier. ............ $1,000
Paid to Canal Bank Ed Toby Cashier, 1850
JOS. Mitchell Cashier. ................... 5000
Total paid as above. ,25S, $50
Paid in sums Of under $1,000 at the
various offices of the Company,
throughout the United states....... 2,627, 4lO
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Total paid by SSl 900
For the truth OF the above facts we.refer the
public to the officers of the above-named cor
porations. and for our legality and standiag to
the Mayor and Officers of the City of New Or
leans, to the State authorities OF Louisiana, and
also to the U. s. Officials of Louisiana. We
claim to be legal, honest, and correct in all our
transactions. as much so as any business in the
country. Our standing Is conceded by all who
will investigate, and our stock has for years
been sold at our Board of Brokers, and owne
by many of our best known and respected citi-
zens.
M. A. DAUPHIN, President.
~ CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000. -G&
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THE VERY BEST.

THE VERY BEST.
Having had a lifelong experience in this
business, we know what carriage work is and
how it is made, and we are satisfied we can
give you a better buggy for the money than
any other shop in this city or in the Valley
We ask you to call and examine and we will
make it to your interest to buy of US.
RS- We will also manufacture any vehicle to
order, of the best materials, and in the most
wOrkmanlike manner. at LOWEST PRICES.
CLINEDINST & BODELL,
NEAR VIRGINIA HOTEL,
dec2 Staunton, Va.
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BALTIMORE d OHIO RAILROAD,
PICTURESQUE ROUTE AND MODEL FAST
LINE EAST AND WEST.
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Commissioners.
Incorporated in 1868 for % years by the Legis-
lature for Educational and Charitablepurposes
fund of over $3.50 OCO has since been added.
By an overwhelming popular vote its fran
chise was made part of the present State Con-
stl H. adopted December ,d 2nd, a. u ls1s;
the people of any State.
1t never scales or poStpOnes.
Its Grand Single Number Drawings
take place Monthly.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
A FORTUNE. NINTH GRAND DRAW
ING, CLASS L, AT NEW ORLEANS, TUES
DAY, September IL. ISS3-I6Oth Month
lv Drawing
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~ CAPITAL PRIZE, $751; 900. -&a
Tickets only So. Shares In proportion
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-06-09
FUTURES.

In New York today futures were little
lower, the decline being from to points.
Futures are about to points under
spots, but when it is understood that it
takes 100 points to make one cent it will be
seen that the fluctuations amount to little.
Futures are below parity with spots. In
Liverpool there was decline OF 2-Gi, anu
the tone of the market is dull.
Chicago Produce and Provisions-The
wheat market in Chicago presents no start
ling feature. For June it was quoted 81 III
bid and 81 lls asked, which was about the
same as the day before. July was lower
and brought $l.13s. Corn was, little
higher, June selling at 555, an advance of
from to II, while July shows a gain of
I and brought 81. The receipts of grain to-
day were wheat, IS ,S72; corn, 356, $50; oats,
l6l, 1856. The corresponding day last year
they were wheat, 30,9l4; corn, lis, 25l; oats,
1884, The shipments to-day were wheat,
5.2il; corn, 25j ,692; oats, 1i5, lS9, For the
same dav last year they were wheat, 2 $40;
corn, $40 54l; oats, GO 1872, Provisions were
only subject to the usual daily fluctuations.
Mess pork for June sold at 1854, a decline OF
cents, and July exhibited the same falling
Off and brought 1897 IL, June lard was
from l.2 to 5 cents better and brough,
IL 62 IL, while July deliveries were not
changed and closed at II 60.
In st. Louis June wheat was quoted
SLID IL bid, the same price rs last even
ing, while July was from Ia to 3.S better
and brought $l.l9 IL. Corn was higher
June selling for 81 Ia bid, an advance o
IS, while July showed like improvement
and closed at so 5.8. Oats were little bet
ter, June bringing 40 Ia bid, an advance o
Ia, and July closed at 40 lis bid, an advanc,
OF 3-S since last evening