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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22
MUFFs and FUR CAPEs. at wELLER's.

DR.. Augustine A. Bancroft. of Detroit. Mich.
and Miss FlorenceA Turner, daughter of Prof
A. J. Turner, were married at the residence o.
the BRIDES father last night, Rev. W. Q. HULL
hen the officiating minister.
On Wednesday afternoon, the 10Th instant. al
the Episcopal Church in this city, the MARI
age of Mr.. ]. Leon Luxford, of Louisville; KY.
and Miss Mamie F. Taylor, daughter of Mr.. J.
E. Taylor, of this city, will be consummated.
MIR. Chas. Catlett, son of Capt. R. n. Catlett
of this city, has been appointed stenographel
in the office OF the geological survey in Wash
ington at salary of $720.
Jacob Broderick, of Charlestown, Jefferson
county. has been appointed conductor on the
Valley Branch Of the B. & o. r. R., to occupy
the position SO long held by Capt. Lewis Barley
who has been pensioned.
Miss Emma Ervana Bowen, daughter of Capt
Bowen of the 9th N. Y. Regiment, who hal
been for some time visiting friends Of the Va
Fifth Regiment in this county, Is now in thil
city, the guest Of Mrs. Maj. J. W. Newton.
Cards are out for the marriage, on Thursday
-to-morrow-evening, at O'Clock, at the resi-
dence of the father of the bride in this city, o.
Mr.. Chas. II. Taylor. worthy compositor in
the SPECTATOR Office, and Miss Emma M
Clements, daughter of Mr.. Wilson J. Clements
The ceremony will be performed by Rev. J. g.
Gardner, Pastor of the M. E. Church, South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

BRENNEMAN- the 10th inst,
at the residence of the father of the bride In
this city, by Rev. Dr. Mcfarland, Mr.. w. W.
Brenneman, Editor of the Highland Recorder
and Miss Lille Patterson, daughter of DR.. h
NJ Patterson.
wednesday, Dec. 22nd, MIR. A. A. Jones, Of
Virginia, and Miss Ida M. Wenger, of Illinois
LEIGHToN-HYLER.-O Dec 18Th, in the par
lOrs of the McCurdy House at Clifton Forge
by Rev. Z. w. McCorkle. Mr.. Bartlett Leigh
ton and Miss Mollie Hyler, both of Allegheny
county.
sTERRETT-C ooHRAN.-At Elk Meadows, the
Rev. r. y. Walker. Mr.. Tate Sterrett, of Rock
bridge, and Miss Maria Boys Cochran, OF Au-
gusta, daughter OF the late VIM. Cochran,
ESQ.
HUFFMAN-SwoPE.-On the 9th instant, by
Rev. J. M Schreckhise. MIR. Geo. w. Huffman
and Miss Mary G. Swope, all of Rockbridge
county.
CRAIG-AREHART-Ont the 9Th instant, at the
residence OF the father OF the bride, near New.
port, Augusta county, by Rev. V. r. Stick.
ley, Mr.. Newton A. Craig and Miss Rena Bel
Arehart. daughter OF MIR. David Arehart.
BoWMAN-MARsHALL.- Harrisonburg, or
Thursday, the 18th instant by Rev. L. @. Mil
MARSHALL, both of Harrison burg.
TATE-IATE.-At ''Spring HILL" Albemarl'
county, the residence of the BRIDES parents
on the l4th instant, by Rev. II. M. Hope, Mr.
Jas S. Tate and Miss Bette 8. Tate.
WALTON-FORRER-On the 18th instant, IL
Page county, by Elder F. NJ. Perry, assisted
by Rev. J. II. Davidson 8. A. Walton, ESQ
and Miss Kate FOrrer.
Mr.. Walton is a young lawyer and a promi
nent member OF the Luray bar, while the bird
is known and highly esteemed by q host O
| friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

We publish in this issue an article from the
the growing custom of giving costly presents.
As the Danville Register says "there is a beau
tiful sentiment in the old time custom of pre-
senting loved ones at Christmas times with q
little remembrance as token of affection, but
when as fashionable freak, people vie with
one another in making expensive presents, the
sentiment is all gone and gifts are priced for
tneir instrinsc value and not "for the giver'l
sake"
The abuse Of the simple custom leads TO ex-
travaganee and tempts people of moderate
for the sake ofkeeping In the fashion, There
was a time when friends exchanged simple
cards. bearing affectionate greeting and keep
ing alive an intercourse when letter. writing Is
1mpracticable. But 1t was not long before the
simple card gave way to the gorgeous and ex-
pensive article. 1t is nothing unusual to find
these cards valued at several dollars. How
stupid and how sad that simple sincere and
beautiful custom should be abused by people
who go in for pride and display! Let us stick
to the old customs and send simple Christmas
presents with honest Christmas sentiments,
and remember that people ofref1ned feelings
and good taste, expensive presents bring with
them sense of obligation and give a sense OF
embarrassment and obligation rather than
pleasure. 1t is an exceedingly delicate thing
to make presents and the give~, If he is not
judc1ous, will rob his gift of all it's pleasure by
making it an obligation. This is worth think
ing about"
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A HUNDRED FAMOUS AUTHORS.

To be exact, one hundred and two famous
authors find place in the fifth volume OF the
encyclopedia of Univeral Literature" new
issued. The list is headed by Mary Cowden
Clarke of England, living, and closes with
Cyprian, of Carthage, A. D. 2OO-258. Between
these appear the names of not less than thirty
two American authors (Which shows the great
importance of the work in this respect), in
Guiding the names of 8. L. Clemens mark
Twain). Robert Collyer, J. Fenimore Cooper,
Henry Clay. Bishop Coke, F. s. Cozzens (au-
thor of Sparrowgrass Papers,, F. M. Craw ford,
and Geo. VIM Curtis. French literature is re-
presented by Cousin and Compile. Chinese by
Confucius, Italian by Colonna-and thus the
whole world is brought under tribute. The
Record of Philadelphia says: 1.-THE plan OF the
work is certainly original, and excellent judy
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Perhaps the most remarkable feature about the
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New York or Chicago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22
CITY COUNCIL.

The City Council was In regular session last
night, eleven numbers present. and President
Cochran in tho Chair.
Mr.. Tams from the finance committee, re-
ported favorably upon the petition Of ]. B.
Taylor to be relieved of certain taxes which
had bsen improperly assessed, Agreed to.
Mr.. Craig, from the Committee on health,
reported favorabiy on the petition of the mem
bers of King Hiram Lodge OF Colored Odd fell
lows for the removal of a nuisance near their
building. which was concurred in.
From the ordinance committee, Mr.. Craig
reported amendments to ordinance for the
protection OF the eectric-light poles and gov
erning the light-service, which were agreed to-.
and, on motion of Mr.. Bargamin. ]. T. Long.
Supt ofthe water-works, was made supt. OF
electric.light plant. and that service.
Mr.. Oberdorfer called up the resolution for
increasing the salaries Of several city officers.
It was discussed by Messrs. Oberdorfer, Tams,
Mcmahon, the President, Butts, Craig and
others, and agreed to. The increase is as fol-
lows: Chief of Police from $50 to $65 Police
men from $40 to s45 City Physician. from $40
to s1668. Council Clerk from $40 to S45, and
Overseer of the Poor from S. 33 to SIS per month.
The ordinance forbidding firing pop-crackers
on the street was suspended from the oath OF
December at P. NJ, till January End at A.
M.
The City Treasurer was credited with 81. $751;
q tax-tickets for capitation and water taxes
running through several years. Mr.. Tams
stated that the delinquent list this year was
! smaller than for several past years.
Mr.. McQuaide suggested amendments to the
ordinance governing the duties of the fire po-
licemen, which he explained. and then the
matter was referred to the Committee on or
dinances.
The report of the Fire Policemen on delin-
quents in removing certain nuisances was re-
ferred to the Committee on health.
Sundry petitions, among them one from the
Chamber of Commerce for placing Electric
lights at the Railroad depots, ard from cit1-
zens asking for lights at various points, were
read and referred.
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= from Europe.
a taunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
StaunfOp Va Dec. 81, 1856

Staunton, Va, Dec. q, 1885,
AS bearing upon wheat int rests every where,
tn are will be found under th Q general COM
mt,rcial head compilation of Information IN
retction to the state Of the marL'ets at Liver
pool and Chicago, the great cenfers o! the
grain trade in Europe and the Unitso States
There must always be fluctuations in prices
when the gamblers and rash spectators are on
the exchanges, but the comparative steaGiness
which has characterized transactions ia rather
| to be wondered at The shortage in Europe
becomes daily more apparent and all class es OF
dealers now concede the fact.
Nothing has transpired to check tina solidity
oft the advance which has been realized, and to-
which the dealers of our city have promptly
responded. They, as well as ths producers, are
interested in stable mar ket. Thus far the
fiuctuat ons here have been without detrlm en- t.
| and in thu prospect for still further improve
I ment, there may be temporary hssitancy re-
/ sulting from inactivity during the holidays
I but that will soon pass off. Te continue to
/ quote prime wheat at 81 cents. and firm mar
ket This is, If anything, better than eastern
I quotations when charges are added.
Under the influences which spring from the
/ wheat mark 81, corn also is improving. That i.
i noticeable in all the large trade-centers, and
i great quantities oft leaving our shores fol
/ Europe In connection with remarks on this
i staple, regret that there Is not sp zee to-day
| fur exceedingly interesting letter in the
/ New York Journal Of Commerce from its Chiea-
&c, correspondent. in which is a fund OF IN
| formation pertaining to that cereal In thf
/ Northwestern States, and directly bearing or
| the future of bacon and besfsupplies, both for
the home and fereign demand, Corn is nov
4 quoted higher.
II Glover seed remains asslast week.
II Butter is higher and in demand.
Il Eggs are quoted several cents higher and in
II demand.
II Coffaes and sugsrs are held by wholesale
II dealers at the figures of. last week. with up
1 | ward tendency.
Green apples have advanced and are wanted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22
TO MY PATRONS,
THE PUBLIC GENERALLY.


I desire to call your atten-
ton to my large and beautiful
stock of goods, suitable for the
Christmas and Holiday season.
Among the Fancy Goods you
cannot fail to observe the very
low prices at which they are Of
fered. You will find among the
standard books in sets, many at
about half the publishers price.
In the poets, all the standards,
in cloth, morocco, full calf and
alligator. My stock of photo
graph and autograph albums ex-
ceeds anything in the market for
beauty and low prices. In work.
boxes, writing-desks, jewelry-
boxes, manicure-sets, mirrors,
etc., the assortment cannot be
equaled IN beauty and variety.
Children's illustrated toy books
in endless variety at all prices.
In Christmas Cards the bottom
has dropped out, and | am sell
ing 10000 athalf-price. Call and
see for Yourself. In small fine
goods, suitable for presents, l
have a large and attractive as
sortment, embracing hand-mir-
rors, in plush, leather and cellu-
loid, ink-stands, opera-glasses,
velvet picture-frames, easels,
and pictures, leather card-cases,
cigar-cases, pocket-books, &c.
You are cordially invited to ex-
anime my stock.
Very Respectfully,
decS w. L. OLIVIER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

IRON CAGES IN THE JAIL.-The Committee OF
the County Board of Supervisors having in
charge repairs and Improvements to the county
Jail, will utilize two rooms hitherto insecure in
retaining prisoners. contract was entered
into through Mr.. q. N. Fulcher, agent of the
YORK Safe and Lock Company of York, Pa.
Tor two iron cages which are placed one in each
room, They are l0xl2 feet wide and feet
high. The bars are two inches wide and cross
ed at Intervals of inches and riveted. The
tops and floors of the cages are iron, and all OF
1t is chilled. Water is carried by pipes
into the cages Four suspended hunks thai
can be rolled,up arein each cage. Around the
cages is an Open space of two feet. Heat is
communicated through the bars. Mr.. Geo. W.
Long, of Staunton. put them together in the
cells. From ars pearances. it would seem that
they will provefoo much for the most astute
criminal that will ever find his lodgings there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22
A Novel Sleigh.TeaEn.

To-day-Dec. 1Sth-the citizens ofSpottswood
witnessed the novel and amusing sight of q
sleigh drawn by two young bul1ocks caparl-
soned in silver-mounted buggy harness. with
sleigh-bells on, with brass tips on their horns,
and rings in their noses which served as
brides and were driven by check-reins. They
made good time by the gentle persuation of a
good hickory withe well applied. They were
driven by young farmer:who is great lover
of good horses. Some of the older citizens
thought it was the advance of Buffalo Bills
great New York Tent Show, while the juve-
niles took 1t for the veritable Kris Kringle.
You can look for him on your streets next
Court-day. Ifthe snow amt gone, Nick and
Tack will be along.
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MUSICAL SoIREE AT THE AUGUSTA FEMALE
sEMINARY.-On the evening of the 18th assem-
bled in the Chapel of the Augusta Female Semi
nary was fine audience in response to invita-
lions to the Musical Soiree which came off at
that time under the direction of Professor
Hamer The programme in two parts Of eight
pieces in each comprising solos, duets, trios
and quartettes, vocal and instrumental, de
lighted the hearers as was manifested through.
out the performance. AS 1t must be on all such
occasions that some particular piece more than
others calls out popular applause, it seemed
That the audience ould not tire in giving ex-
preston OF their admiration for the piano solo
paue Ia Repu6hque" as Miss s. Berlin, OF
Rockingham, rendered it. A piano duo, Pro.
lessons Hamer and Eisenberg. closed the
Soiree.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

CALLED SESSION OF LEXINGTON PREsBY-
TERY.-Lexington Presbytery was in called
session in the First Presbyterian Church in
this city on the 18th instant. Rev. L. B. Johns
ton, pastor of Hebron Church. late Moderator
presided.
The pastoral relation of Rev. j. N. Vandeven-
ter with Philippi church was dissolved, and
calls from Leading Creek and Beverley church
es in Randolph county. w. Va, placed in his
hands and accepted. The 9Th and 9th OF Feb
ruary were appointed for his installation. and
the committee appointed for it were Rev
Messrs. Bryan. Layton and Brooke.
Rev. G. A. Long, after satisfactory examina-
ton, was received from the Evangelical Luth-
eran Synod into Lexington Presbytery, which
appointed him to preach at Union Church the
LIST and End Sabbaths in January.
Rev. r. C. Walker, Stated Clerk, and Rev. A.
81. Hamilton, Treasurer, were appointed to ar
range for the publication of the centennial ad-
dresses delivered by Rev. DR.. Armstrong OF
Norfolk, and Ruling Elder Jed. Hotchkiss. OF
Staunton at Timber Ridge church, Sept 25th.
It is proposed to have in the pamphlet maps
OF the bounds of the Presbytery when formed
in 17S6 and as it is now. The Augusta and
Timber Ridge Churches had then been erected
and 1t is proposed also to have engravings Of
them on the maps.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

Go TO SEE ISIS" CHRISTMAS NIGHT.-Of
course everybody who wants to enjoy Xmas
evening-and all do-will not fail to go to the
Opera-House next Saturday night to see isis, y
an original comedy drama, the leading role OF
which is so admirably rendered by the beauti-
ful and graceful Miss Myra Goodwin, who
sings sweetly and dances charmingly. Ladies
in reserved seats will be presented with fine
photograph of this charming actress. The
press speaks In laudatory terms of the charac-
ter of the play and the manner in which it is
acted by this Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS Persons send
ing notices of marriages and deaths other
com munications should send them in time 10
reach us not later than Tuesday, as the paper
is put to press on Tuesday hight. Last week,
we received two marriage notices from differ
ent ministers on Wednesday morning, after
the papers had been published and sent to the
Post-Office. These were intended for publ
cation on last Wednesdays issue but could not
be published till this week. One Of these
postais was dated Moffett's Creek, Dec. 18th,
and the other Mddlebrook. Dec. 18th, but were
not received here TIL Dec. 18th. They should
have reached here earlier
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

Cocaine, lodofOrm, or Mercurials in
any form in the treatment of catarrh or hay
fever should be avoided, as they are both in
furious and dangerous. Iodoform is easily de.
tected by its offensive odor. The only reliab lie
catarrh remedy on the mark ct to-day is Ely's
Cream Balm, being free from all poisonous
drugs. 1t has cured thousands of acute and
chronic cases, where all other remedies ave
failed. A particle is applied into each nostril
no pain; agreeable to use. Price so cents of
druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

CHRISTMAS ON THE CHEsAPEAKE AND OHIO
RoUTE.-The management of the G. & o. rail-
way propose to continue their old and popular
ways and want every body along the route to
see their friends during the holidays. To that
end, let all come up and get round-trip tick cts
from anywhere to anywhere along the line at
2cents per mile trav elled.
The sale of these tickets will commence on
the 23rd and continue on the Oath, 18th, 30th,
and 3lst of December and LIST of January.
None sold between 18th and 3lst. All tickets
good until 4th of January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

DEATH OF YOUNG LADY.-There are many
weeping hearts to mourn for Lille May, the
bright, cheerful, and cultured daughter of Mr..
William A. Mann of Augusta. who died at
her fathers residence on the 18th Inst, in the
22nd year of her age. Last season Miss Mann
taught school in the family of Capt. W. F.
Pearson of Rockbridge, but with tho closing
months consumption made its rapid inroads
and cut her off in the bloom of life. She was
a strict member of the Presbyterian church
and died in testify Ing to the faith which pre-
pared her for death and for eternal happiness.
She confersed freely and expressed her entire
resignation TO the change and patiently
awaited its coming, because her future hap
piness was assured.
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AN APPEAL OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF
THE Y. NJ. c. AIT a meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. c. A. of Staunton held
Monday, the Goth of Dec, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Whereas we view with dismay the sad wreck
and ruin caused by the use of intoxicating
liquors; and believe that the urgent duty OF
every wife, mother and sister is to do all in
her power to prevent the spread of this great
evil, and, knowing that harm is frequently
done by heads of families allowing the use of
intoxicating liquors in their homes on festive
OCCASIONS
Resolve LIST, that we, tho members of the
Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Y. NJ. G. A. of Staun-
ton do most earnestly urge all heads of fami-
lies during the coming Christmas festivities
to abstain from offering to their families and
their guests. eggnog, wine. or any other in
toxicating drinks.
Resolue 2nd, that the Secretery be instructed
to have the foregoing preamble and resolutions
published in the stanton papers.
MRS. G.. G. GooCH,
Sec. protein.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-22

A GOOD WORD IN SEAsoN.-In view of the
many temptations thrown around the young
during the Holiday season, we, the ladies OF
the W. c. T. IT,
Resolue LIST, Earnestly to entreat everybody
to abstain from wine or other intoxicants. and
on no account to throw temptation in the way
of young men
Resolve End. To plead with men who are SUBJ
ject to the temptation incident to liquor
drinking, and especially with young men, to
steadfastly resist such influences, and remain
away from places where liquor or wine is
uspd
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ON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

Dressed pork is in demand at advanced
quotations.
Poultry-live and dressed-renains as last
week with full supplies.
AS the remarks made note changes In the
price current, 1t is omitted to make space for
other matter.
Baltimore Livestock Market, Dec. 16
AT CALvERToN YARDS.
Cattle are sold at these figures lue aoeioht, Hogs
sold at net i1eigt that is 20 per cent (gener-
ally) off from iue aoeight. Sheep are sold gross.
that Is Tue a0eight, on nothing of.
Beef Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows:
IS CASH
Generally rated first quality. $50 @462H
Medium or good fair qualify. 70 q w
Ordinary thin steers, Oxen and
~
Extreme m e., range Of fro Go ~ TX
Total receipts for the week 35l5 head. Total
sales for the week 1408 head.
There was some little firmness In the market
than ruled last week. but it did not continue
long. and trade soon became very slow and SO
better average quality than last week. there
being number of good Christmas cattle
among them, which sold on private terms al
prices given. but supposed to be over S. There
| is no serious change in prices as compared
| with last week, considering the improved or
| most sales were at 8 50aS4 IS per leo lbs.
Mich Cows.-Trade is slow, wholesale prices
| ranging from s25 to $40 each.
Sheep and Lambs.-The offerings are lev
hundred more than last week, but are not OF
| good order, there being no really good sheer
among them, but consist Of only the common
| to fair grades. There is a good demand fol
| sheep suitable for the season, such Woulc
bring cents or more. We quote butchers
sheep at 2a43s cts. and lambs at 3a5H cents PEI
| lb, gross. Arrivals this week 1923 head.
Now York Livestock Market. Dec. 20
Beeves-Receipts today 27 carloads. 100 car
loads for sale and 127 carloads about equally
| divided between exporters and slaughterers
| opening prices were higher and the feeling a
| the close was easier: poorest to best nativ
Steers sold at 70aS6, and Bulls and dry.Cow
| at 2 25as3 IS per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs
Receipts 5000; f1rmer for good and dull for com
mon; poor to premium Sheep sold at 3as8 pc
| leo lbs, and poor to best Lambs at 25aS7 70 pc
100 lbs. Hogs-Receipts IL, 600: live Hogs steady
Western Pigs sold at 4Oas4 6S34 per 100 lbs
Philadelphia Livestock Market
Dec. 20.
| Cattle mark ct higher; receipts 1000; prfm
| 5Aa5% CENTS good 4Aa5 cents, medium 4a41
cts. common 254aS34 cts per ID. Sheep dull; re
| ceipts 1000; prime AZ cents, good 44a4A cent
| medium 315a4 Cts common 2a3L cts; Lamb
315a6L cts per Id. Hogs-receipts 500; marke
active; Western selling at 614a611 cts per Id.