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History of knights Templar.

The graphic story Of the origin, rise, and
growth. and the decline and fall of this famous
military and religious order has hardly Its
parallel in all history OF modern historians
the author OF this sketch James Anthony
Froude, is. probably bettervthan any other
qualified to tell it in a manner worthy OF the
theme.
This celebrated order was established In 11l7.
for the purpose of keeping open, for pilgrims
the road between the seaport of Acre and Je
rusalem 1t consisted originally Of nine French
knights of noble birth, who assumed the ap
Ipellation of 1.-THE Poor Brothers in Christ !"
they took upon themselves vows OF poverty
and of chastity, and of unQuestioning obedi
ence to the Patriarch of Jerusalem and to the
Knight whom they should choose as their
Grand Master. The Order soon grew into the
most important one in Christendom, having
immense possessions in nearly every kingdom
in Europe, even after their final expulsion
from Palestine by the Saracens in 1889. The
story of the jealousy which sprung up against
the Order among the European sovereigps-
the Pope included-is told in sufficient detail
Perhaps the most interesting chapters are
those which tell OF the arrest and trial of the
French Templars in 1907; their ndemr alton,
and the burning at the stake, in 1914, OF
Jacques de Morlay their last Grand Master
The historical sketch above referred to has
recently been publishes in a series of articles
in The Library Magazine. and is now issued ir
q very neat cloth bound volume at the price
OF rs cents, both that and The Library Maya
xine being published by John B. Alden OF New
York-which accounts for the low price; is
sued by any other house the cost would prob
ably be 81 90 or more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

RAILR IA PASSENGER SCHRDULEs.-The
changes made in'the time table on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio line were noticed last week.
The Shenandoah Valley R. r.. likewise has
made alterations and the connections are not
the same that they were previously at Waynes-
boro' junction between the two lines. The
published schedules of both roads have been
revised and appear in correct form. On the
Valley railroad going North there are three
trains day-regular passenger, 1905 A. M
mixed 4:Sl P. NJ, Sud another mixed, (Which
only goes to HarrisonburgO $50 P. M. Going
South there are two trains daiy--the regular
PASSENGER at 5:23 P. M, and a mixed train at
1886 A. NJ. There is also a daily mixed train
which leaves Harrisonburg at 8:55 A. M, and
arrives here at ll:45 A. " and another which
leaves Harrlsonburg at 5:45 A. NJ, and arrives
here at 1886 A. NJ -
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stanton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
1904


Staunton. Va. Nov. 30. 1885.
Since the snow on the 18th, which. except to
some extent on the mountains. soon disappear
ed, the weather has been fairly mild with
alternate sunshine and cloud and some rain
to-day. The young wheat is generally doing
well. As much Off was sown late, the wealth
er il in its favor, and few more days like the
three past will enable it to enter winter quar-
tiers with greatly improved strength.
Under the general commercial head, the in
terested reader will find a compilation of in
formation bearing upon quotations of wheat
Our own market is in sympathy with the fea-
lures ruling in the large grain trade centers,
and more than maintains the firmness OF last
week. as seventy-seven cents were paid for a
lot of good wheat on the 29th instant.
Wholesale dealers report continued ad-
vance in coffee.
Country bacon shows a small decline.
Corn is quoted at from IS to so cents The
first for ew, and the last figures for old.
Butter, eggs, and table-supplies from the
country are about the same as last week.
The quotations are wholesale, no tretaa,1
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

The New York Commercial Bulleton Of last
week reported that 1.-THE cables, public and
private, are all strong, with a further upward
tendency, though not generally higher on
wheat and flour. and the latter bring liberal
buying orders for both, though they do not
generally raise their limits. Yet IT is said that
the large shippers of flour have orders to buy
fer spot or forward delivery all the flour of the
shipping grades that's offered at present prices,
even into next summer, as the flour isrelative-
ly much lower even than wheat, while another
important item in favor of flour is that no pre-
MUM is asked on forward deliveries, as is the
case in wheat of 1902 cts, 2 month. But
cables have not advanced on flour as last as on
wheat, because stocks are heavier on the other
side. Yet, on the 9Th of November stocks in
United Kingdom OF wheat were nearly or quite
Il. 900. 900 bushels less than a year ago. while
ia. i.-snsrs' deliveries % French wheat, which
have been heavy enough TO supply home
wants largely SO far, will soon drop Otto stay
and force France into our markets. as Russian
supplies are very light. as we'll as Indian on
passage. while the official estimates of her sur
plus for export on the last crop leaves only
about 7 000. 600 bus. more to be exported thence,
part Of which is going TO Australia to make
up her fast crop deficit for home wants."
The Baltimore grain-and seed-market dur
ing last week maintained f1rmness with good
demand. Fultz wheat, "a to IS cts, Longberry
IS to SO cts. clover-seed, from good to choice,
$500 to 500.
The receipts Of wheatssince LIST of. January,
1886, to the close of last week, were II, ILL., 1856
bus. against S,l20.l75 for the corresponding
period of last year. The exports of wheat for
the same time. this year were 9.0s3567, against
f. 423, 947 bushels for the corresponding period
of last year.
The following table shows the exports Of
-four from Baltimore and destination since the
,st of January, 1886. and corr esponding period
of 1888
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

The best medical writer's claim that the
successful remedy for nasal catarrh must be
non-irritatlng. easy of application. and one
that will by its own action, reach all the re
mote sores and liberated surfaces The his
tory of the efforts to treat catarrh during the
past few years obliges us to admit that only
one remedy has completely met these condi-
tions, ard that is Ely's Cream Balm. This
safe and pleasant remedy has mastered ca
tarrh as nothing else has ever done and both
physicians and patients freely concede this
fact The more distressing symptoms quickly
Weld to II.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
WRAPS. WRAPs!! WRAPSN!
WRAPS! WRAPSN wRAPs!!!
VERY CHEAP, at Shirley & TAYLOR'S.

THE COFFEE FESTIVAL AT WHEAT's-The
Indefatigable Charlie Wheat, II Main street
issues his proclamation to all coffee-drinkers
to come in scores and by hundreds to his festi-
val. which will be opened on The 9th, 18th and
Sth instant From large silver urn, he will
dispurse superior coffee in order that all may
test its qualities. and to further learn that it
can afterwards be obtained at his store for
home use and comfort. Come one! Come all /!
is the welcome message. and he expects the
ladies, who are specially invited, to honor him
with their presence. and after that they Will
know for themselves the superiority of the
article which they will daily need in supplying
their tables.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
NEW PARIS AND BERLIN WRAPS,
JACKETS, and NEW MARKET at
sep29 WELLER,S.

The amateur minstrel troupe of Lexington
will give performance in the Masonic Hall at
Greenville on next Friday night The Rock
bridge county Neaos says
They have appeared three times in the Lex
lnRLon Opera House to large and appreciative
audiences The troupe is com posed of some ~
our most highly respected young men, and
everything viii be conducted in an orderly and
genteel manner"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
Volume ~. of Aldeu's CyclOpedia of
Universal Literature

This certainly is work of extraordinary
popular interest, and it would be vary strange
III at its low price 1t should not receive
an immense circulation. Though 1t is to ex-
tend prob ably to Is volumes, and will inc. ude
representative selections with biogrs phical
sketches) from nearly 1000 OF the most famous
authors of the world. of all ages and all nations
yet 1t is easily within the reach OF any one
able TO invest so small a sum as 10 cents a
week.
1.-THE fourth volume of this excellent CYCLIC
pedia is the richest. SO far. 1t goes from Ca
ble to clarke For some reason. known on
ly to Cation and other curious writer's the lei
ter @ is apparently favorable to genius ere
we find such poets as Csedmon. Calderon. Cal
limachus ramoens. Campbell, and Chatterton;
We listen TO such preachers as Chalmers. Chry
s.s7tom. aud Chapi. Carlyle and Clarendon
the iaurels OF the tncomparsble theologian !;
although Cheever, Chiiltngworth, Charming
and Freeman Clarke are his near neighbors
and Cicero bears off the palm for oratory, while
Caxton sets up his printing-pre in Wtstmin-
ster, and, few pages after, Cervantes launches
the immortal Don Quixotte." This is de
every taste. "-Notiondl Baptist, Philadelphia.
The general excellence Of this valuable work
is fully maintained in the volume just re-
ceived. The marvellous cheapness of this edi-
ton has placed it within the reach OF many
who are oveIJvyed to call such work their
own."-Oregonian, Portland. Oregon.
The present volume has eighty hjecte, OF
whom twenty are American, which shows the
attention given to American literature. The
undertaking should receive the support of the
great public, that by means of 1t can secure its
best general view of the worlds literature."-
The Globe, Boston, Mass.
The above are examples OF the good opinions
expressed on every hand. Further description
also the publishers large descriptive catalogue
of standard books, may be had free on applica-
ten to JOHN B. ALDEN, Publisher, 1893 Pearl
Street, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

For THE BENEFIT OF THE PonR-The ladies
of the First Presbyterian church will give
supper on next Thursday and Friday nights
Dec End and 3rd-at the room near Va. Hotel
formerly occupied by Hilb and Rutherford.
The obi ct of this supper is to raise. funds to
aid in providing for the worthy poor, and it
is hoped the efforts of the ladies will receive
the encouragement their praiseworthy object
deserves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
MARRIAGES.

MISREPRESENTATION Saturday last by Rev.
EDr. II FL. Hawes J. Fred. Ef11uger ESQ., and
Miss Fannie Smith, daughter of Judge ). w.
Green Smith, all OF Stauntop.
CLINE-EvEtS.-On the 18th instant, near Cen
tTeville, at the residence OF Mr.. Geo. Wise,
MIR. David 7. Cline and Miss Eliza A. Evers,
daughter of Mr.. VIM Evers
HANSEL-A LEXARDER.-At Nell Ose. the resi-
Gence of the brides grandfather on the Bull
pasture river in Highland county, Mr.. Hiner
Hansel. of the firm OF j. H. Hansel and Sons
at Mcdowell. and Miss Sue Alexander, both
of Highlan county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
Sweeping reduction in WRAPS OF all kinds
at Shirley & TAYLOR'S.

WAYNE2BoRo' PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Last week. Rev. A. r. Cooke, pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at Waynesboro COM
menced holding services nightly. Rev. Dr..
Drew, of the Grace Street Presby terlan Church
Richmond. has been preaching to large COR
gregations there. Dr.. Drew returned to Rich
mond Saturday, but the interest was in
creasing, he came back Monday and continued
his able pulpit discourses Should it appear
practicable that the services shall continue
indefinitely. Rev. Alfred Jones, pastor of
Timber Ridge Church, ckbridge, will come
to the assistance of Mr.. Cooke
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE D., d. & B.
INsTIrUTIoN.-ln speaking of Thanksgiving
day at the D., D. & B. Institution the Goodson
Gazette says
Twenty six fat turkeys had found their way
Into the dining room, and cakes and pies and
other good things were spread before them in
great abundance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

Y. NJ. c. A. Last Sunday the services were
conducted by Mr.. c. W. Warden. The meeting
was one of interest. Three new mem hers
were added to its roll. Next Sunday Prof
John Murray willrlead-Suhject Rev. v: LA
The meeting Will be open to Ladies. Young
men are earnestly requested to come
Remember the hour P. M. Come.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

DEATH OF Mr.. A. X. CLAYToN.-We have
been Informed that Mr.. A. X. Clayton of Mar
BILE Valley in this county. died on last Monday
We have not been able to learn any of the
particulars of his DEATH He was a highly
respected citizen and an Elder in the Presby-
terrain church. he leaves widow and thr ee
or four children to mourn their sad loss in is
DEATH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
A Department Clerk G cts a start i'm Life

YES" said MIR. John NJ. Manning. to a Posi-
reporter at his residence. No. HOG Ninth st., N
w. Washington. D. c., 81 sm the lucky man
who drew one-fifth of the Second Capital Prize
of $4,000 in the October drawing OF The Louis-
ana State Lottery for 81 sent to NJ. A. Dauphin.
New Orleans, La. 1 have already my IS OOC
safe in bank. 1t came most OPPORTUNITY. ]
am clerk In the War Department, and have
devoted my spara time to the study of law.
graduated recently, and this gives me a start
in fe."- Washington ID. c. Post Oct. &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
TAKE NOTICE!
Einsl Sale of Delinquent Lands.

By order of the City Council. L will. on
Thursday the 9Th day Of December. 1886.
which is the first day of the Corporation Court
ouent real estate in the city belonging to de-
lipouent taxpayers which was not sold at the
sale which took place on the 4th day of No
Vember 1856 and all real estate sold at that
time where the purchasers have not complied
with terms of sale, a description of which real
estate can be seen at my office.
ARISTA HOGE,
nova ct Urea urer of Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

OPENING TO THE TRADE 500 MERCHANTS TO
SEE ABOUT IT.-That is the announcement
made by the wholesale dealers Gooch, Hoge
Co.. who are offering to the trade rich array
Of fresh seasonable goods, commencing with
5000 lbs of candy. 1000 lbs premium mince-
meat, &c. Now 1t is only necessary to glance
over the catalogue to observe the stocks which
retail-dealers can lay in from the large whole
sale store of GOoch Hoge e. Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

Ladies, remember Shirley & TAYLOR
have MARKED DOWN their entire stocks of
NEW Markets and WRAPS of all kinds
to STARTING Low PRICES.
Now is the time to secure Handsome
WRAP for little money!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
NOMMISsIONERS' SALE OF VALUA-
O-BLE REAL ESTATE IN AUGUSTA
COUNTY.

By virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, entered at the May term, 1885,
in the chancery cause of b. F. Cochran vs..
McChesney, &C., the undersigned Commits
s1oners will offer for sale, at public auction, In
front OF the Court House, in Stanton, on
Monday. October 18Th, 1856. (Cort-doyl.
three tracts of land belonging to the estate of
Adam McChesney, decd, and designated in the
plot recently made end recorded in Augusta
county Clerks office. as tracts 8, and s..
Tract No. contains 1853 acres, situate on
both sides of South River, and adjoining other
portions of the real esi ate of said Mcf,hesney.
Tract No. lies South of No. 3, and contains
1870 acres, rOOds, and "a poles.
Tract No. 5, lies South Of No. 4. and contains
339 acres, rOOds, and 81 poles.
These tracts will be sold together or sepa-
rately, to suit purchasers.
TERMS:-EnOugh cash in hand to pay the
costs of suit and sale, and the residue upon
credits of one. two, and three years, equal in
Stalments, bearing interest from the day of SALE
the purchaser executing bonds for the deferred
payments, with approved personal security,
and the title retained as ultimate security.
A c. GORDON.
GEO. M. HARRISON,
Commissioners.
1, B. F. Terry, Dep. Clerk of the Circuit Court
Of Augusta county, do hereby certify that the
bond required in the above cause has been
duly executed according to law.
sep29-4t B. F. TERRY, d. Cl'k.
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed to Thursday De-
cenaber End, 1856.
A. C. GORDON,
GEO. M. HARRISON,
nol0-tds Commissioners.
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We don't intend carrying over any WRAPS
this season if Low PRICES will sell them
Shirley & TAYLOR.

THE CITY IN NEW LIGHT.-The Thompson
Houston Electric Light Company proceeded
quite Systematically in carrying forward the
contract witt the City Council to put down the
Electrict Light Plant which has been done
under the supervision Of Messers. Tams, Barga-
min and Butts, the special committee appoint
ed for that purpose. All things being in read-
ness at the Pump house and in the City. the
silvery light flashed over the streets promptly
at O'Clock Monday night. At all the corners
along the central portions of Main street, con-
siderable crowds gathered. and general ex-
preston of pleasure was manifested.
Mrs. Bargamin, wife of the Councilman, set
the engine in motion. and her sister, Miss Ora
Cosby, and Miss May. the daughter of Council
man Crowle, touched the lever which sent the
electricity over the wires The flickeRng
noticed at the trial is natural to new works.
and will wear off, and the lights will become
perfectly steady.
The Council and the Commit tee of that body
having charge of the work were commended by
the spectators for the progressive spirit mani
tested, and the new benefits secured to the in
habitants and the business interests Of the
city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
The vote of Buchanan comfy
the figures for this year.

"Years have not seen and time shall lot see. -
the people sit down quietly to suffer pain
when enterprise can afford such panacea as
Salvation OIL.
The old saying opposition Is the life OF
business has not been sustained in one in
stance at least Since the introduction of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup all other cough remedies
have been deal stock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

YELLING FOR RENT.-Idesire to rent
nv DWELLING on Church Street, House
contains eight (8)rooms with modern improve
ments. Servants house in yard, and good
stable on the premises. For Information. In
ouire of W. F. or II. Summerson.
MRS. q. R. SUMMERSON.
noy24-2t V.&V.V. copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
a UGUsTA COUNTY COURT CLERKS

4 OFflCE, " w
2 FSTRAY CATTLE--Taken up by P. A.
Highland on his land. the 18th day of October
near Lipscomb of the following description -
The one of perfectly white and the other Of
dark red color. both marked with crop and
underk eel in right ear; nc other marks or brand
perceptible two wears old and appraised at Sl6 90
each, by VIM. E. Hamilton, VIM. H Hum
phreys and g. B. Fory before John B. Hunter,
J. p An Extract Teste,
WILLIAM A. BURNETT. Crk,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

Ladies, II you want ColOred Silk
Dress OF any kind. don't buy until you
have seen the immense stock, at Shirley
d TAYLOR'S. ca All shades and prices to
suit the times. novI7
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

Ladies, remember that w. a. WELLER is
opening all the desirable fabrics and new
veaves, imported this season, in Mourning
and Black Dress Goods. sep15
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

Within the past several months thirty odd
persons nave been added to the membership
OF MI Horeb Church. Of which Rev. A. F.
Lara is Pastor, and about 20 to that OF Bethel
Church. OF which Rev. Jas. Murray Is Pastor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01
Blankets Blankets !!-AL1
PRICES, at Shirley & TAYLOR'S.


CIRCUIT CoURT-During the last week. Judge
Mclaughlin appointed trustees for two church,
es as follows: For Liberty Hall Church and
School House. Jno. G. Palmer, Geo. G. Hanger
and Howard NJ. Clemmer; and for Greenville
NJ E Church South. Chas. W. Fitch. r. H. Pail
mer, o. H. Kennedy Jno. W. Burkholder, W.
A. Massincup, ". T. Houser, W. G. Hess, Jno
H. B. Shultz, and II. Clay Palmer
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company
will appeal from the verdict of the Jury of ST..
900 in favor OF Walden, noticed last week.
In the case of n. A. S. Hamilton Admins
traitor OF W. NJ. Browns estate vs.. T. ]. s. Coy
ner. an order was made appointing g. ]. Coy
ner. a Committee to take charge of his broth
er's property. he having been pronounced of
unsound mind. The action for damages for
killing Brown by T. J. s. Coyner was submit
ted to a jury. who returned verdict of $4,000
withou leaving their seats.
The case of William A. Burnett. Administra-
tor of James E Newman. deceased, and guard
ian for his infant We. the United States Mutual
Accident Association of New York, was called
On the 18th of November. The plaintiff is re-
presented by kessrs. Geo. NJ. Cochran, Jr, and
T. C. Elder. The defendant by Messrs Sheffey
and Bumgardner, and Mr.. William Bro. Smith
of New YORK, Attorney for the Association, is
present
The deceased. when residing in Staunton,
took cut an insurance policy for S. 000. He
died in Richmond in September, 1885, by suf-
70 cation from gas. The action Is broughtto re
cover the amount of the policy, claiming that
his death was in consequence of accident,
which is resisted by the defendant. Professor
Mailet, of the University. and DR.. II. 81. Hen
KEEL. of Staunton. were examined on The scien-
McQuaide JAS. Ker, Jr,, were also Witnesses
There are, Also a number OF dispositions that
were taken in Richmond and New York, that
will also be before the jury. There is consid-
cradle interest in the case which it is presumed
will be argued at length.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-01

Go to Shirley d TAYLOR'S for Dress
Goods of all kinds. LATEST NOVEL,
TIES at the LOWEST CASH PRICES,