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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

Mrs. Bayly is having made considerable i'm
provements in the valuable Kalorama proper
ty she bought some time since from the estate
of the late Robt. G. Bickle.
A portion of the buildings are taken down,
and new and enlarged ones will be built,
When completed, it will be quite desirable
place for boaYders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

THE JACKSON RIFLES BENEFIT.-The public
is well informed of the merits OF the concert
company that will perform at the Opera House
Fri day night for the benefit of the jackson
Rifles" as well as the claims the Rifles have tc
recognition in this way. A fine house Will
materially aid this young corps in the require
ments the community claims OF it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

The Republican policy is to "protect" a
Northwest blizzard by taxing the overcoats
of the poor farmers. The blizzard has full
swing, but the farmers are frozen to death
In like manner the coal barons are "pro-
tected" and the people who must buy fuel
may go to the-circus.-N. 7. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

MUSICAL SoIREE.-The "Valley Seminary
at Waynesboro' will give musical soiree at
TIP NJ, on next Friday, February 10th-Prof.
Boiling, Musical Director. The programme is
good one, and the occasion will be one Of en-
joyment to those who will have the good fort
une to attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

Wages are the keynote of the tariff.
Don't forget that.-1he Press.
You have the jug by the handle this time,
neighbor. Down with the tariff, means up
with wages. That may not be what you
meant to say, but it is the truth, neverthe.
less.-N. Y, Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

We learn that the Evangelists, Campbell and
Matthews, better known as the tent-preachers
who spent several months not long since in
Staunton, are daily expected to revisit our
town and preach again to our people. When
last heard from they were in Boston on their
Way South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

A TAME BUCK WANTED.-Mr. Jas. R. Arch.
er, st. James Hotel, Washington, d. c., writes
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss that Mr.. II. Harrison
Dodge. the superintendent at Mt Vernon. Va,
wants to secure a specimen deer. buck, for
the park at the home of Washington If any OF
our readers know ofsuch a tame deer, MI. Arch
er would be pleased 10 correspond with them
about it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
LOEB BROS
PRICE LIST.

"A Androscoggm Bleached Cotton,
9 cts.
A. Lonesdale, bleached, 10 cts.
A Fruit of the Loom, bleached, 10c.
A Wamsutta, bleached, 121 cts
Good Bleached cottons, S. 6 and 7c.
Lonesdale cambrics, 12a cts.
3>4 Brown cotton, 5 cts.
"A do do 6 and 7 cts.
"A best brown cotton, 81 and 9 cts.
Good Ginghams, 5 cts.
Good calicoes, 5 and 6 cts.
Heavy Osnaburg Plaids, 9 cts.
Best shirting, 9 cts.
Good Tickings,1o and - cts.
5 lb bales cotton yarn, IS cts.
lb knitting cotton, "a cts.
Bergman's Imported Zephyr Yarns,
4 cents per ounce.
100 yds spool silks cts.
Linen window shades on spring roll
lers, 35 cts.
Table Oil-cloth, IS cts.
Floor Oil-eloth, 20 cts.
Skirt Braids, 5 cts.
Rick Rack Braids, bunch,5 cts.
Remnants in white apron checks s to
10 cents.
New shirting prints, 5 and 6 cents.
New Hamburg edging, 3 to so cents
yard.
New Hamburg inserting, 5 to rs cts
a yard.
New laces of all kinds, all prices.
Crochet bed spreads, 75c to 81 90
piece.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

DEATH OF Mr.. ROBERT o. HoLLIDAY.-Mr.
Robert o. Holiday died at the residence OF his
brother, MICH. Holiday, Esq, on Church St.,
Monday night last at IL o'clock, in the 33rd
year OF his age. He was native Of Winehes-
ter, and came to Staunton about twelve years
ago and engaged in business with his brother,
shoe merchant-the firm being then Holiday
and West.
Some months since, Mr.. Holiday became
aware of his declining health. but with his
bouyancy of spirit and hopeful nature, battled
against the thought of a fatal result. He re-
turned to Stanton from Winchester, where
he had been short while. on the End instant.
but was not confined to his room till the 4th -
severe chill prostrating him that day from
which he rapidly sank till death ensued.
The deceased was genial and warm-heared,
and had large acquaintance and many
strongly.attaehed friends.
The funeral services, Rev, DIR. Mcfarland Of
hclating. will take place at the First Presby-
terrain church this afternoon at O'Clock.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

On Monday the House .ot Representa-
tives by large majority in the Lowry
White contested election case from Indiana
awarded the seat to Mr.. White, Republic
can. the sitting member.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

SENATOR KOINKR WATCHDOG
OF TEE TREAsURY''-AND HIS LOVE OF
FINE HoRsEs.-The Richmond correspon.
dent of the Alex. Gazette has this to say
of our faithful and efficient Senator, yclept
'the Watchdog of the treasury, "and of his
knowledge and love of fine horses:-
"Senator Koiner, of Augusta, says he
has one of the finest horses in the State of
Virginia. The way he came to tell me was
this: A Richmond livery keeper drove by
the Capitol to-day and his horse became
frightened and little balky. The driver
grew angry and commenced whipping the
horse. Mr.. Koiuer was near by at the time
and remarked: "That horse does not need
any whipping, and that man evidently
knows very little about driving. The horse
using the whip" The Senator was correct
for the horse moved along gracefully the
moment the man stopped using the whip.
Mr.. Koiner's horse which he prizes so high
ly is thoroughbred, and every body in
Augusta says he is beauty. 1t is a no.
table fact that some of the most prominent
Senators are lovers of horse fest. had
always thought that Senator Koiner was
too much wrapped up in law aud leg slation
to even have time to think of fine horses.
But this is not so, for he tells me, that he
never fails to stop and admire fine horse
whenever he sees one, and am sure that
no man in the General Assembly can talk
with more fluency and correctness about
the noted race-horses of Virginia, of the
| past and present, their sires and dams, than
can the distinguished Senator of Augusta,
who for eight years or more has been called
the '.watch dog of the treasury" as an
honor to his fidelity aud faitbfulness in
looking after the expenditures of the Com
monwcalth, and the welfare Of his constitu-
ents."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

VALENTINE SUPPER.-The ladies of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church will hold a Valentine
Supper on Tuesday next. Feb. 14th, in Dr. Ar
thurs storeroom, lately occupied by Mrs.
Stiff. on Main Street. All good things of the
season will be served Don't fail to attend,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

SHANTY BURNT.-The old Shanty known as
the ten-pin alley. on the hill above the bridge
of the @. e. o. track at the Valley railroad, was
burnt yesterday morning. 1t was on land be-
10 -, the estate of R. g. Bickle, deceased
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF
Commemorative annual meeting of the Staun-
ton Chamber of Commerce will take place in
the City Council Chamber Tuesday, the 18th
inst, 1880 O'Clock P. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
Secretary Grange No. 66

Moss Neck, Caroline county, Va.
The farmers have been told for twenty
five years that protection would benefit
them, yet they have seen the prices of their
own hard-won products going down, whilst
upon their clothing and part of their food
have been levied taxes as high as fifty and
sixty, and on one article of food as high as
more than one hundred per cent. The
farmer can be deluded no longer by false
promises. 1t is to his best interest to be
taxed as little as possible and to be taxed
only for the support of Government
Richmond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
BERKELEY's COUGH SYRUP put up at
CHIID,s Drug Store.

HOUSE BURNED IN HIGHLAND.-The house
near the bridge over the Bull Pasture River
at Mcdowell. the property of Robert Settling
ton. occupied by VIM. Henderson. was burned
on Monday night Of last week, together with
most of the furniture-all except that in one
room.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

C. C. WHEAT has the most desirable and
select stock of staple and fancy groceries in the
city. Try him and you will be convinced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

DEATH OF PATRON OF THE STAUNToN CHAM
Der OF CONFERENCE.-THE New York Journal of
Commerce announces the death of prominent
follows:
civilian E. Fletcher, an employee of the
Produce Exchange for twenty-three years, at
custodian of the building, died in Brooklyn on
saturday of consumption. He was only 80
years of age. Every member Of the Exchan ge
knew Mr.. Fletcher, and by all he was regarded
as eminently qualified for The places of trust
he had held in connection with the institu-
man the Exchange never had in it's employ.
he was essentially part of the institution for
which he worked, having grown with the
steady growth of the Exchange, and from It's
immature and feeble conditions to its present
strong and influential position among the
greet over the loss of SO valued an assistant was
mansfested by the officials of the Exchange,
and the members generally who knew him
personally, feslingly expressed themselves"
The resolutions adopted by the Exchange.in
respect to the deceased. were also expressive
of his great worth.
The Staunton Chamber of Commerce will re
| alize the loss of a kind and valued friend, who
1 uniformly aided 1t in accomplishing the
| objects of Its organization. The elegant con
/ tributions to Its library secured through tn,
| deceased will always associate his name Will
| it's early history and its first treasures, ant
| that body will doubtless enter upon its records
| a minute noting the sad event of his death
and expressing the high opinion entertained
| of his character and Of his public services.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

For the convenience of our friends and eE-
pecially the ladies, we keep postage stamps.
CHILD'S Drug Store,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

If the Republican party won't bury the
war issues the people will have to bury the
Republican party Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

&C, WHEAT has fair roasted coffee at %
cents. This is straight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

DRATH OF MRS. SALLIE A. MCCOY, OF WAR
RENToN.-On Sunday last Information was re.
ceived here by Mrs. D. S. Young, of the death
on Friday, at Warrenton, the 3rd inst, of her
aunt, Mrs allie Mccoy, mother of the late Capt
Chas. d. Mccoy, former Principal OF the Insli-
tuition for the education of the Deaf and Dumb
and the Blind, Of this city, and sister Of the
late DR.. George Whitfield Kenper, of Port Re.
public. Rockingham county. Mrs. Mccoy
lived to the advanced age of SS years. Her re-
mains were taken to Charlottesville for burial
beside those of her husband, the late William
Mccoy. She was universally esteemed by al
who knew her.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

Plum Pudding, Parmason Cheese, Spiguett1,
Maccaroni, at @. G. WHEATS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS, the best
preventive OF disease among fowls, at
CHILD's Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
Farmers VS.. Protection. .

The New York Tribune recently conceiv-
ed the impossible task of converting all the
farmers of the United States to belief in pro-
lection. 1t has no doubt received many
singing answers, but il can hardly have
received one more unsatisfactory to it than
the following, which appears in the form of
of resolutions adopted by Grange No. 66,
at Moss Neck, Caroline county, in this
State:
Whereas the secretary has received a
communication from the Tribune newspaper
making inquiry as to the tariff views of this
Grange; therefore, be it
Resolrcd, That in the opinion of this
Grange system of laws which shall allow
the farmer to buy in the markets of the
world without restriction. and to sell with
out hindrance as freely as he buys. will best
inure to the success of agriculture in the
United States.
Resolced, That copy of this resolution
be transmitted to the Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

&C. WHEAT has the best olive Oil in the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

= Bear Lithia Water in bottles and on draft
ut CHILDs DRUG STORE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
Farmers Convention in Danville.

Last week about 200 farmers of Vinginii
and North Carolina were in Convention a
Danville, Va. Maj. Sutherlin called the
body to order and W. A. J. Finney wal
made temporary Chairman. A correspon
dent of the Lynchburg News gives the
following abstract of the proceedings
A committee on permanent organization
was appointed and during their absence
the convention was addressed by Colone
Thomas Whitehead. commissioner OF agrl
culture for Virginia.
The committee returned and reported fol
president, j. c. Cunningham, of Person
county, North Carolina, and vice presi
dent for each county in the two States rep
resented.
The resolutions adopted respectfully de
mand the immediate and unconditional
repeal of the whole internal revenue law,
tobacco tax and tax on fruit brandy made
from home orchards; deprecates the for
nation of trust associations, and other
combinations organized for the purpose Of
controlling prices of the principal agricul'
tural and other products of the country
favors the creation of a department of ag.
riculture by the general government; asks
for an amendment to the Interstate com
MERGE law by which relief will be afforded
to communities oppressed by discriminate
ing rates of railroad mOnopolies; favors
! immigration, and calls upon the Virginia
Legislature to pass such laws and make
such appropriation from the treasury as
will enable the commissioner of agriculture
to do all in his power to induce persons to
come to Virginia; congratulates the farm
ers of Virginia and North Carolina over
the new departure last year, in using less
commercial fertilizers and more of home.
made, only so much tobacco being made as
could be made comparatively fine, and ap-
peals to the farmers to pursue the same
policy this year; buy for cash, live al
home, and become independent.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
asking for the passage by the Legislature
of House bill 1872 establishing d State
board of agriculture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

Henry George will not be candidate toI
President, and he discourages the nomina:
ton of any labor candidate. Mr.. George is
one of the most effective anti-protectionists
in the country, and Cleveland's message, be
thinks, entities him to the support of labor.
Mr.. Georges declarations make the New
York Tribune sick. Is sees that under
the leadership of Henry George there will be
such an accession of labor voters to the
Democratic ranks that Cleveland's MAORI
ty in New York will overwhelm the Repub-
licans in that State and make their chances
for success impossible in other States they
have counted on as sure for thsm.-Rich-
mead State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

Evaporated Peaches and Apples are all The
..rage.u Call on c. G. WHEAT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

"B. ]. W." contributes bear story to the
Highland Recorder that reads very like" a
bare story.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

Try can of COACH OIL, it does not gum the
axles. Price 80 cents, at CHILD's Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

s9 PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COM
POUNDED night or day at
CHILDS' Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
BOngere.McCiure.

The marriage OF Miss Alice Mcclure to Mr.
Horace Bongere, of Louisiana came off yester-
day evening at P. NJ, in the First Presby.
terrain Church. The building was filled with
the many friends and admirers of the BRIDE
The bride is one of the most handsome and
popular young ladies OF our city, and will be
much missed by her many friends here. The
marriage was beautiful and impressive one.
The large audience watched with eager eyes
the entire scene. The handsome couple, pre-
ceded by the ushers, walked slowly and COM
posedly up the aisle, to the time of the charm
ing wedding march. The ceremony was i'm
pressively and gracefully performed by the
Rev. D. K. Mcfarland, D. d.
We extend to the couple cur heartfelt con-
CALCULATIONS and best wishes.
Miss Mcclure has been one of the corps of
teachers of ou1 city schools. and carries with
her to her Southern home the loving remem-
brances other pupils and best wishes Of her
fellow teachers.
The bridal couple took the evening train
West for their home in Louisiana, near New
Orleans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

A HORSE KILLED, A MAN SHOCKED, AND
| A TELEPHONE BURNED.-At the corner OF
Twenty-flfth and P. steets Sunday after
noon an electric car trolley wire broke and
fell to the ground. In falling it struck the
lakewood telephone wire and in an instant
the transmitter at the end of it was In
flames. Soon after the wire fell dog be-
came entangled in it, and a colored boy on
a horse rode up to free the dog. AS ne
came near the wire touched the horse, Kill
ing the latter at once, and so severely shock
ing the rider that he was confinod to ms
bed yesterday. The horse belonged 10 MT;
E. Addison, of Allison & Addison, and
was valued at $500.-Richmond Dispdtch,
It'll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
MiddIehrOOk News.

Mr.. Green Ker, of this place, lost very fne
horse last week. Another horse kicked him
and broke his leg. The horse had to be shot
which was done by Mr.. VIM Brubeek.
On Friday night last, there was party at
the residence of Mr.. Thomas CRISIS near this
place. and fine entertainment 1t was for all
who had the good luck to be present.
The fourth Saturday in every month is claw
day. here, and Justice is dispensed by Squire
W. W. Gale. Mr.. David Dull the new Consta-
ble is always present on these occasion. He
seems to be pushing the business of constable
with vim, and when he gets bill to collect
or levy to make he accomplishes it on shor
notice. He is a very efficient officer, and Judge
Stout could not have made better appoint
ment.
Rev. v. R. Stickley has been to Waynesboro
making ready his new parsonage preparatory
to removing there about March 1st.
Miss - Conner. of Brownsburg, ia visiting
at Mr.. r. A. Helms in this place.
More anon, QUIDNUNC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

Remember, when you buy, you pledge your
self to pay. G. G. WHEAT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
SYRUP OF FIGS.

fAUF UF EEOS,
Manufactured only by the California Fig Syr-
up Co., San Francisco, CAL, is Natures own
true Laxative. 1t is the most easily taken and
the most pleasantly effective remedy known
to cleanse the system when bilious or costlve
to dispel headaches, colds, and fevers; to cure
habitual constipation, indigestion, etc. Fol
sale in so cents and sl00 bottles, by W. M, AL
LEN & Bro, Stanton, Va. feb2 Silly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
WAYNESBORO'.
NEwsY NOTES.-THE ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT o.
THE TUNKERS.

| THE TUNKKRs.
Correspondence of The SPEcTAToR.l
| WAYNRsBoRo'.. February 7, 1888.
Tom Watson. an old colored resident, died
| last Friday night.
| As soon as the weather will permit, the towr
council will re-commence paving the side.
| walks.
A horse belonging to C. v. Sutton dropped
| dead just after being harnessed last Friday
| morning.
VIM. Leighton a jeweler from Goshen, has
bought out Mr.. G. W. Griner's business, and
has located in his old stand on Main st.
Judge John Paul passed Waynesboro' juno
ton this morning on his way to Abingdon
where he will hold court.
Invitations are out from the valley Semi
nary" for a musical soiree at the Masonic Hall
on the evening of the 9th inst.
A site bas been selected about mile from
town on which the Dlnkards annual encamp-
ment will be held in May, 1889. A large hotel
will be erected.
A shooting club is to be organized this week
by sportsmen of the town and vicinity.
Mr.. ]. F. Fry has sold his property, corner
Mulberry Avenue and Church St., to the Misses
Wright from Greenville, and purchased the
Wright property on Main ST.. owned by Mr.
Jno. Clements, of Hagerstown.
The best reports issued at the "Valley Semi
nary" for the End quarter we're as follows:
Senior department-Miss Rosa Winston who
led the school; Intermediate-Miss Edith
Elam. daughter of Col. VIM. c. Elan; Junior
Miss Merle Lambert. Both this and the Fish
burne Military School have received several
new scholars since the holidays.
B.
Is not 3d." premature In saying the epcamp-
ment of the Thinkers will be held near Waynes-
boro'?
The site has been highly approved by the
Committee, but we think final action has not
been taken.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

On banda large supply of LANDRETH's
GARDEN SEEDS, at
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN H.WILsoN OF ILLINOIS.
In 1854 Mr.. John h. Wilson, son Of the late
Dan iel Wilson, who resided near Swoope's
Depot, removed to Mackinaw, Tazewall coun-
ty, Illinois. He died at his home on the 18th
of January, in the fifty-fourth year of his age.
When leaving Augusta to carve outhis destiny
in the West, the deceased was quite young.
He carried with him those sterling principles OF
manhood under which he had been reared and
soon became an honored and useful citizen in
the State OF his adoption, occasionally serving
bis people in public station. He visited Au-
gusta and the scenes of his early life few
years since, where he has many relatives and
friends to cherish his memory. He married
some years ago, and leaves widow and chill
dren in comfortable circumstances, the accu-
mulations.ofgood management farmer and
| n merchant. He was q brother of Captains P
E. Wilson OF Staunton, and Joseph A. Wilson
| of the Pastures. Mr.. D. N. Wilson of Augusta
and Mr.. Geo. w. Wilson, of Rockbridge, are
also his brothers, and Messrs. W. D. Hanger,
II. H and j. P. Hamilton of Augusta, and DR.
W. S. Flournoy of Charlotte are brothsrs-in-
law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

Local Department..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

PURCHASE OF MANsE FOR THE SECOND
| PRESBYTERIAN .CEURcH.-That plucky "little
church around the corner'-the Second Pres
byterian-no sooner accomplished the task o.
| paying off the debt on the church than it sci
about to purchase of desirable manse for the
local babitation" of its efficient, energetic
and untiring pastor, Rev. H. H. Halves, D. d
| 1t is to be congratulated on the purchase Il
made, for it is not only very valuable proper
| ty, but is convenient to the church, being The
second residence west of the church. The build
| ing is good and the lot is large. 1t was pur
chased from Mr.. Asher Ayers. at the price O
IS 500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08

The disease of measles is prevailing at Green
Vile and vicinity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-08
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates
Notices of deaths published gratuitoaSly.