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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-09-13
Still Climbing Tn,

still Climbing Up. III
AuGsrA, ME., September l.. The TO-
lowing dispatch has been sent to General
Logan: e Z; is.iA i.ss
BAR HAnnon, Me-, September u. 8
To Hon. John 4. Logan, Chicago: .25iS 4
From official and,unoilicial returns, the
total result OF tho Milne election can now
be stated with approximate cxactncss.
The vote will react. Il l42, ,G00,e the largest
ever thrown in the State, with a
single exception: Governor Rohie,sSote
will exceed !. 10 900, Sthe. lurgest 1by.4, 900
ever thrown : fors any candidate III the
State: His majority over isSDomocn,tic
competitor willgexceed 20 900; and may
reach 2l,0o0, the largest ever obtained in
any presidential year since the Republic
can party was organized. The scattering
vote willn exceed $500. .s3n9il uG4 x q
T. [Signed. WALKER BLAINE. B,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-09-13
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FAINT PRAISE iD.IMSs.

W. lsourke Cochran who, it was expected,
would also pronounce against Cleveland,
followed Grady.EIIe said there is a duty
which every Democtathasto performatthe
present crisis. He must subordinate his
action to- the interests OF his party. No
person contended more vigorously than I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24

From private letter received fro m Rev.
Job Turner, well-known to many readers
of the SPECTATOR, we have taken the lib
erty Of making the following extracts. He
writes from New Orleans on the 18th in
slant j.
Allow me to write you merely to let you
know what think of this Exposition.
Before this letter reaches you, you will
have heard how it was opened last Tues
day. From what have seen, have no
hesitation whatever in saying that it will
when ready about February 1st, be superb
or to the Philadelphia Centennial in size
and variety. The grounds of the EXPOSE
ton are being more beautifully laid out
than those of all the former American ones
which I have seen with my own eyes.
Should you or any of our good Staunton
friends desire to make pilgrimage to that
great mosque, the Worlds Industrial and
Cotton Centennial Exposition, as it is So
called, l would advise you to wait till the
18th of February, because the Carnival
will take place in this city on the 18th,
witch will make the grand Fair more at
tractive. l had the pleasure yesterday of
meeting Major Jed Hotchklss and Mr.. Mel
son, of the firm of Elder & Nelson, at he
Exposition buildings. The energetic Ma
jor was busy like bee arranging his Vir-
ginia things. He said that the Exposition
would not be in good condition till Februa-
ry 1st. 1t IS exactly what have been say
ing. shall come here often during the
grand show, in the interest of my silent
people. have been away from Staunton
about two months, during which time l
have enjoyed my mission work as far as
Laredo, Texas, which stands on the cele-
brated Rio Grande river, separating Mexi-
CO and the Union. I have been here on
duty two Sundays, and shall off1ciate here
again next Sunday. I shall resume my
journey homeward next Monday ria Mobile
and St. Louis, and get to StauntOn, Va,
some time during the holidays.
The Great Eastern will, after her arrival
here, be converted into a floating hotel with
first rate restaurant. shall take a lunch
or meal on board out of curiosity. l am
told that one thousand persons can be COM
fortably accommodated on board. They
will charge visitors twenty five cents.
There will be Deaf mute exhibit at the
Exposition. Gen. John Eaton, Commits
sioner of Education, says he feels interest
ed for this class of people. He was atten-
tive to this writer. Yours, truly,
JOB TURNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24
OLIVIER'S BOOKSTORE
CHRISTMAS. 1884

N CHRISTMAS, 1884.
| shall be pleased for my pa
irons and the public generally to
call and examine my new stock
Of CHRISTMAS GOODS.
FINEST DISPLAY IN THE
CITY, consisting of Books in ell
egant bindings, for old and
young, gay and grave. Christ
mas Cards at half-price, largest
stock ever brought here. Call
and see for yourself. Also,
New Year and Birthday Cards.
A full assortment of Photo
graph Albums from $500 to
$I2.oo; Autograph Albums in
all bindings and at all prices;
Book of worship, all denomina-
tons; finest and cheapest line of
the Poets ever brought to Staun-
ton. Work Boxes and Writing
Desks in Plush, Leather, Rose
wool, and Walnut; Toilet Sets
in Plush and Leather; Inkstands,
Box Papers, Gold Pens in Pearl
Holders, Pearl Pencils, and many
other beautiful goods, too nu-
to mention. You are
cordially invited to call and ex-
anime my stock now on exhibi-
ton. W. L. OLIVIER,
dec3 Bookseller.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24
a Correction.

Editors Spectator I'm your last issue there
appears a clipping from the Mountain Neac.
that needs little correction, do not wleo tc
be Understood as rejecting on the venerable
person therein referred to. The facts are a,
follows: The Rev. huffman did mould sever
al bricks. but they were not used in the con.
struction of the sacred edifice, and why the
Netos singled out this individual as one who
has reared an enduring monument to hi,
NAME" when this same person does not even
meet the church in their class and prayer
meetings. although only a stones throw rom
the church Is past my comprehension 9th
ers have worked hard and nobly for the cree
ton of this church. and they do not seek, MOI
will they consent to have their works pub.
lished to the world By the Mountain Neacs.
only refer to this for this reason-1 have often
heard that Honor to whom honor is due i,
fair play, and 1t seems selfish to pour all the
honors on one pair of shoulders when there
were an army OF others that did they part no
bly, and well. g. T. @.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24

ER.-At the residences Of The
BRIDES parents in this city, Tuesday morning,
Dec. 23rd. by Rev j. p. Strider, Mr.. julius F.
F. Cassell, OF Baltimore. native of Hanover,
Germany and Miss Emma It. Picker, daugh.
ter OF Mr.. H Picker
CRAUN-EvERs. On Long Glade, on the 10th
inst, by Rev. Martin Miller. Mr.. Jos. E. Craun
son OF Mr.. D NJ. Craun, and Miss Eta Evsrs,
daughter of Mr.. VIM. Eyers.
On Naked Creek, on the 10th
inst, by Rev. Martin Miller, Mr.. Sam' Evers
son Of Mr.. David Evers, and Miss Mary Craun,
daughter of Mr.. D. M. Craun
HARRIs-DIC.1 In Marietta. Georgia, on yea
terday, The 23rG inst, Mr.. elem R. Harris, OF
Atlanta, Ga, aud Miss Satlle Dick, daughter
of Mrs. 3 a Dick.
LrNDsAY-S ,EG.- In the M. 2. Church South.
Kernersville. Forsyth co., N c. this evening,
Dec. 9th, Mr. James II. Lin SAY and Miss
Annie R Sieg, daughter Of Mrs. Bette v.
Seg
DENNIs-JoHNsToN.-In Union, Monroe CO.,
w. Va, on Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, Thomas H.
Dennis, Esq. of Lewisburg, W. Va. and Miss
Jennie Johnston. only daughter OF Col. A. H
Johnston, Of Union, W. Va.
BY Rev. DR. Taylor. on
the evening of Wednesday. Dec 10th, DIR. Jas.
P Johnston and Miss Mallnda ]. WEIGH, all
of RockbrIdge county.
EAsr-WHITMoRE-O the 4th inst. at the
residence of Mr.. David WhitmOre. the brides
father near Raphine. by the Rev. A. Il. Ham,
iiton Mr. Jas. W. East and Miss E Virginia
Whitmore. all of Rockbridge county.
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A sac 90 BIBLICAL REWARD.

The publishers of RuNedpes Monthly offer
twelve valuable rewards in their Mcnthlu for
January. among which Is the following
We will give $40 90 to the person telling US
how many verses there are in the New Testa-
ment Scriptures mot the Revised EDITION. by
January 10th, 1885. Should two or more correct
answers be received, the REWARD will be d..
vided. The money will be forwarded to the
winner January 18th. 1885. Persons trying for
the reward must send 20 cents in silver (no
postage stamps taken) with their answer. for
which they will receive the Monthly for Feb
ruary. in which the name and address of the
winner OF the reward and the correct answer
will be pu blished, and in which several more
valuable rewards will be offered. Address
RUTLEDez PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Easton, Penna.
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Words of Counsel to the CoIored People.

The .Lynchburg Advance has the follows
ing to say to the colored people,
'sIf the colored people will give us their
attention we believe we can give them some
good advice. based on plain facts.
We premise by saying we are kindly dis
posed to them. Our cradle was rocked by
colored woman and We played on the hills
and in the branches of Piedmont Virginia
with colored boys, who, like us, in the JOY
GUS days had nothing to do. Just now, fol-
lowing the teachings Of demagogues-list-
ening to cranks and scoundrsls of your own
color, put up to it by white men meaner
than negroes, the colored people are some
what demoralized. Now, there is no need
of this turbance, because nothing can dis
turb your rights as settled after the war.
But another question of the greatest i'm
porl ance to you is your future success in
the struggle for prosperity among the white
people among whom you were raised. 1t
has taken 200 years for the white English.
speaking people to attain their present state
OF intelligence and capacity for government
You had 200 years of slavery in which
from barbarism you were improved, civiliz-
ed and christianized, and you had twenty
years only of freedom in which, poor, with
| out much education or means, You have been
forced into conflict with superior race
forced into conflict often against your incli
nations and your interest. Now, if you
race was naturally equal to the Caucasian
your disadvantages in time for civilization
and experience in government would put
you centuries behind the white people Of
your States in contest for equality in the
| government of counties and States. Now
we tell you that you must seek to acquire
property, some education and character
with the public for ''honesty, probity and
good behavior" You must, by your life
secure the friendship and help of the besj
white men of your section, and you must
put forward and follow the best men of YOU
race, and ostracize the vicious and corrupt
There must be distinct classes in your race
for only the best distinct classes will succeed
in the next hundred years. Ign rance, vic<
and worthlessness in any race will keep al
the bottom and spasmodic resistance to thil
universal law in political economy, will re-
suit in defeat and greater suffering. The
colored people have been advised to emf
grats North. We have no objection to such
move, but we doubt whether it will ad
vantage the race. In fact, We think they
will suffer by coming IN contact and oonflici
with those who do not understand them OF
Appreciate their eopaition.
..9eates Il near tho Ills we have.
Thar Lhx.se kunzu rrs
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rheOpera House.

The reconstruction and repairs going on at
d. Opera House are progressing as rapidly as
"a . necessary care in execution will admit.
The Committee in charge and the Council are
voting close atten ton to the matter, and ma
~ re all proposed action, SO that good work.
o. anship and complete Job may be secured
The general plan, under which tie hall was
re- modelled. received the approval Of the best
ir formed architects conversant with that de-
psrtment of their profession.
serious trouble has arisen in consequence
q a defective roof. 1t would only be necessary
tc view this difficulty as the Committee and
mo Council have had to deal with it. to learn
netting OF its perplexing nature. The
G arantees given by the non resident parties
y 10 put 1t on, are not now available for in
gemnity in any form, and IN the meantime
~ ass facts had to be ascertainsd, as well as to
s ,ide ON the question of further and uncertain
pairs, or to replaces 1t by q new ono entirely.
ne latter plan has been adopted, and q con-
}rsct made with F. W. Hsger of this city, who
q grantees the WORK and its durability. The
81 ,f will be OF the best tin and well painted
All the interior work having been provided
glr except the frescoing. that feature is now
aader consideration. The Committee recon-
20 ,nd that authority be given by the Council
g. have it done as early as practicable and with
n0thing deferred in the order the work should
proceed. To delay that till after painting and
lining is done would Increase its cost large
~ because of the erection OF scaffo1ds and de
iaoing the finish (given in advance of it, to the
Eood- work and ornamentation which are in
c aded in the contractors Specifications Thi.
ls9thoriiy will doubtless be given. and with al
rss.sonable despatch under tho circumstance.
lending the whole m altar the citv will have
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24
COMM ERCIAl


WAEAT-No Improvement, Tendency 9th
erwise.
FLoUR.-The market is dull, with large
stocks.
TORN MEAL.-No scarcity, but good, fresh
meal is always saleable
HAY.-The hay crop of this section of eoun-
try is generally large, ana much in excess Of
home demand. The yield in Augusta county
is about $1,000 toas, of which there were ex-
ported of the crop of Is IS 900 tons by rail
roads e lone.
Rains prevailed during the late season when
portion OF the clover hay was cat, but the
timothy was cured after she drought set in,
and is not as heavy usual bat it is in good
order.
BaliDg commenced earlier In this than in
former seasons, and Shipnents ara nrograss-
| Inz quite ;reeiy-the larger portlon going TO
Richmond which is a distributing centre for 4
wide southern area Lynchburg and places
south of that city are drawing ifberaliy from
points along the Shenandoah Valley and the
Valley railroads, the first having its own
through connections via Roanoke. and the lat
ter by the Richmond and Allegheny line. The
Richmond market ranges for best ttmQthy
SAG IS; second grade. sll@ls 50; mixed clover
and timothy, Sl2; clover, slI@l2. Lynchburg
quotations are. for tim othy. si3Gl5; clover, SO
GIL. Danville, $1,000.
In our city trade. dealers note slight de-
cline from last report. The quotations will be
found in cur prics-current, but the figures
| show the market abreast the distant cities
when transportation and other charges are
added.
SUaAR,-Declins in some grades. Sea quota
| tons.
CoEFEE-SmaIi decline In Rio from last re-
| port.
| BACoN.-Western sides are lower.
MoLAssKs.-New Orleans is quoted five
| cents lower.
| BUrTER.-The market is fairly supplied
The quotation is the highest.
| EGGs.-1n demand a quotation.
! APPLBs-Good apples from wagons are in
demand. Eastern Virginia and Western
IL ainly supply the market.
I PoTAToEs, IRIsH.-Western potatoes have
been received here In bulk and the market Is
comparatively dull at reduced figures.
| FewLs-The market is we'll supplied and
dealers are shipping to Northern cities,
HoRK.-The OFF rings CT dressed hogs are no
| as heavy as earlier In the season. Sales active
| at quotations.
| 1.-THE quotations are wholesale. not retail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24
Sweet Gum and Mullen

The sweet Gum, as gathered from tree OF
the same name, growing along the nall
streams in the southern States, contains a
stith uiating expectorani principle that lonseps
the phlegm producing he early morning cough
and stimulates the child 10 throw off the fats
membrane 10 Group and whooping cough =
When combined with the healing mucl!agin-
Gus principle in the mul elm plant of the old
fields presents in TAYLoR'S CHEROKEE RENE
DY OF SWEET GUM AND MULLEN, the finest
known remedy for Coughs, Coup. Whooping
Cough, and Consumption; and SO palatable.
any child is pleased to take it. ASK our drug
gst for it, Send two--ent stamp Tor Tayio RS
Riddle Book, which is not only for the aFnuse.
meut of the little ones who will gather around
your knee to hear the puZz ing questions, but
containing Information for the health and well
fare of every home.
WALTER A. TAYLOR, Atlanta, Ga.
Hear IN ,uind thatThornburg's Is the place to
get nice buggies aud horses. hacks. BE. is22- Il
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24

HON. A. e. GoRDoN-RKcoBMENDED FOR A
PRoFRss0RsHIP.-We have been informed that
the friends of Hon A. @. Gordon, our Mayor,
are pressing his claims for the Professorship of
the University of Virginia made vacant by the
death OF Prot. g. o. Southall. and that he has
the unanimous endorsement OF his bar and is
highly recommended by such distinguished
lawyers as Judges Robertson, sheffey, Mo
Laughlin, Smith. and Geo. M. Cochran and
others. As an old alumnus. we. of course, tax g
great interest in what concerns our Alma
Mater. and would be glad to know that she had
secured his services. as we believe him to be
eminentIy qualified, and that he would add
lustre to her present fame.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24

COURT DAY.-Monday was 6 dark rainy day.
The showers of sleet and rain the first half came
down heavy. The attendance was not IS large
as usual. but many from distant points, and q
few persons from adjoining equities. The auc-
tioneers had a variety Of goods and wares to
dispose OF, and, notwithstanding the inclement
weather. sales were quite lively for few hours.
About the middle OF the day the run partial
Iy appeared, with light chilling winds. Yes
terday the sky was obscured by dark clouds
with indications OF unsetti ed weather
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24
To CURE . NOT TO CURE That ,, il i

no fUREO NOT I'D CURE That Is
| the question: and the only question which 70
.nch nersons as are afflicted with dyspepsia,
disordered bowels, loss of appetite. nervous
headache. constipation and such other T, DIS
ton we admit that sufferers had better bear
their Ills than resort to remedies that they
know not nut when they have the ASSURANCE nee
n their frienns aud neighbors that BAKERS
RTTTERS are an untailing remedy for these
complaints; that thy purify the nlon 90
strengthen the nervous system. q ulcKen Lne
secretiops it is little strange that an VINO
suffer do not. seek relief by The use o. tnem; q;
These BITTERS have now borne tpe Gest VI
come an established family medicine IN thls
section of the country: Their properties are
witho,t fear of injury. and will prove an I'M
falling tonic in ali cases of loss of appetite.
sold by Druggists in stauntqn . an 1E slse-
where. Di,D.nnd &c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24
\ SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISERS
Local Business NOTICES.

Competing houses may sometimes, for an OBJ.
ject, cut under my prices, but in the Ions run
have found that where my customers bought
at less than my figures they found difference
in quantity or quality, which explained the
difference In price, My motto Is: 'lo,Uest prices
consistent Nth good quality and honest quantity"
Ats &C WHEATS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24
CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS.

Tonight, thousands upon Thousands OF Stock
ngs will be hung up by the little children In
ehs confident hope that good old Santa Claus
8ill fill them with presents In testimony OF mis-
love for good children, and we earnestly nope
tn at none will be disappointed. but that their
"a ost sanguine expectations will be more than
re .lized, and that all may be made happy py
auding their little stockings plethoric with
is such as their little hearts most ardentiy
q sire. We wish not only the little ones. but
W children of larger growth merry Xmas
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24

Stanton, december 18th 1884
ITO ALL PARTIES INTER ESTED:-
TAR EOrICE-That will pr Decd, at
my office in Staunton, on Tuesday. the 2Ath day
| OF January. 1855, to take the accounts required
by decree, entered Nov. 2Ist, 1884 by the Cir
cult CourtOf Augusta county, in the cause of
| fAe Nat. Valley Bank vs.. j. B. Heck and ais
showing the real estate owned by the defend
ant. q. Heck,-the liens binding the same in
the order of their priority, &c. &C
| 6ecI7.4t GEORGE M H. RRISON, COm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24

How TO MAKE GOOD CoFFEE.-Ths pot is a
simple cylinder-of same size top and bottom.
The coffee is put in and made into thick paste
only moistened enough to Stick tegether-
nth cold water. Then boiling water is poured
on-as much as is required for the usual num-
Der OF cups. A shallow cup. which fits the top
OF the pot, and comes down low enough to
cover the spout connection. is now put on, and
hllsd with cold wster. AS the steam arises 1t
is Immediately condensed on coming in contact
with this cold surface. In a little while vapour
will be eeen rising from this upper cylinder
Your coffee is made. and is guaranteed to be
g1od and the saving in the coffee is Is per cent.
Take out the upper cylinder. put on the top. and
drink your own good health in something bet
Ger than Tokay!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24
HARRY,s CHRISTMAS MESSAGE.

Cuddling down on the sheepsk1n rug,
FIeecy and warm and white,
Three little happy children talk,
Talk low in the warm frelight,
ut is Chlistmas.evep says Harry, :
1T is Christm ever says Grace,
"Tis Kismas- eve!'' lisps little Kate.
Lifting her dimpled face.
"And santa Claus is coming tonight,
Coming when we are asleep;
And mother says he is sure to bring
Just what We want to keep"
"Then he'll bring me golden ring"
He'll bring me doll, know"
Said Harry, Hell bring me ship,
With sails as white as the snow
So they spoke of their coming joys
In the ruddy hrelight's glow.
And Harry said, in a whisper,
"Oh, wouldn't like TO know
Where father Is sailing Tonight
Father away on the sea!'
mother says 1t is Chfistm-
Wherever his ship may be-
Then three little white-robed figures
Went hand-in hand up stairs,
And three little tender faces
Bent low for their Christmas prayers.
The doll and the golden ring
In the sIumber were soon forgot,
But Henry. with open eyes. lay still,
Heart full of a tender plot.
When the house was very quiet
He crept to tie chin ney- place,
Tucked tiny note in his stocking.
And led with happy face.
Twas only little boys message,
BY some passing angel taught,
Only sweet, unselfish wish.
Only an exquisite thought
A message to Santa Claus; IL read:
''My father is OF on The sea:
Please fill my stocking with kisses,
And take them to him for me-"
All, surely the good man read IT,
For the ship came home that night.
And Harry was clasped Ia his fathers arm
At the dawn of the Christmas light.
MARY BARE in HarpeT's Boz0r,
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How Frank Duffy. an Etght-Year BOY,
Gets $4,000.

Frank X. Duffy, an eighty ear-old son of
Thos. Duffy, dealer in gents furnishing goods.
purchased a one-ffffh ticket in the November
drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery COM
pany. and received an express package con-
tanning 5000 in cash. The number of the win
ming ticket was IL, 023, and the whole prize was
S25 900 Times reporter has verified the case
Of this Hartford boy Hartford Comm Times,
Nov. 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24

JoHNs,-Near ChurchviIle. Dec 7th, Mrs. Re-
becca Johns, aged 81 ye rs.
This good old mother buried her husband ~
wears ago and has lived widow ever since
and raised family or eight children She lived
to see her oldest son and two sons in law. one
daughter and daughter in law, and one grand.
daughter pass from time into eternity, aDo
now she has passed over the river She was d
good mother, and good christian-a mfmbel
OF the u. g. Church. She had been pima Iol
tiently she was beloved and esteemed by al
who knew her. Thus she passed from thi'
world of sorrowto meet her husband ana chill
drep n plOrV r. u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-12-24

Dr. T. L. Wilson, who has been living In
Seymour Texas. has returned with his four
children to make his home in this county
His wife, who was daughter of Mr.. John g..
Slower, died some weeks ago at his home in
Texas. We published notice Of Mrs. Wilson 8
death Mt the time.