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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18
The Medical Examing Beard.

There is one kind of protection that
we approve, and that is the protection of
the health and lives of the people against
quauks and incompetent physicians. If
there are good reasons why lawyers should
pass an examination, as the law requires,
before they are allowed to practice their
profession, there are more and stronger
reasons why physicians should do so. The
Inder appeal so we'll expresses our vie US,
that we adopt its article as follows
"The bill for the repeal of the law pro-
viding state medical examining board,
now pending before the legislature of Vir-
ginia, is attracting wide attention and op-
position on the part of the press and people
of this state. Its adoption as law would,
IN our opinion, be grave blunder, the eff
feet of which would be to expose the state
to an influx of quaCks and medical frauos
from all parts, to the detriment and destruc-
t1on of the health and lives of the people.
Indeed, so far from relaxing the rules and
regulations wisely provided for the exclusion
of charlatans and Incompetent persons from
the practice of medicine, they should be
made even more stringent than they are
now, SO as to be commensurate with the
Importance and the peril involved. There
is no professional relation to society that
carries as grave responsibilities, or that re-
quires as thorough aud careful preparation
as that which cares for the health and lives
of the community. The ignorance of the
lawyer, the errors of the minister, the
blunders of the editor may all be corrected
without serious conse quences but doctors
mistake is irreparable.
Not only is 1t important that the doctor
should be learned IN his profession, but it is
of quite as much importance that his char
acter should be above reproach in moral
sense. He occupies the tenderest and most
confidential relations to the household into
which he is admitted as counsellor and
guide-a relation second only to those of the
father and husband. How important, then,
both with respect to ability and character.
This the present law seeks to do, and it is
incredible that any institution of medical
learning should be opposed to means that
contribute to the establishment of such
standard as we have described. Still, it is
reported that such is the case. Can any
sufficient reason be assigned for such op-
position ? Surely graduate from any rep
utable school of medicine would find no
trouble in passing an examination before a
board of experienced practitioners. If he
should, then he is clearly not the man to be
entrusted with the delicate and important
duties of a physician, and he should either
change his calling, or go back to school for
further preparation.
The bill ought to be shelved in the COM
mittee ROOM"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18
Nj MARRIAGES.

sAUNDERsILUNsFoRD.-In the Baptist church
10 Roanoke city. Tuesday, the l0lh instant
by Rev. j. H. Harrison, of Glade Spring, as
sisted by Rev. DR.. Fiippo Mr. w. G. Sauu-
ders, Chief Clerk in the passenger depart
ment of the Norfolk and Western Railroad
aud Miss Alice Lunsford, daughter OF Mr.
Chas. Lunsford
LEAKE-TAYMAN.-Att the residence of Mr.
VIM. Elliot at Swoope's Depot Jan. 9Th, by
Rev. Hugh Henry. Capt. shelton NJ Leake
of the q. q y. R'y. to Miss Rosa Tayman,
PowELL-TURNER.-In the Baptist Church OF
this city. January 18th. by Rev. DIR. Nelson,
Mr. W. @ Powell, of Norfolk, and Miss Cora
Turner, sister of Mr. Logan Turner, of this
city.
McLAUaHL1N-CoFFMAN On the 18th inst, at
the re.idence of Winfield Liggett, Esq, in
Harrisonburg by Rev. l.. B. Johnston, Hon
VIM. L. Mclaughlin. of Lexington. Judge of
this, the 18th ] Judicial Circuit of Va, and Mrs.
Fannie M. Coffman, widow of the late DR..
samuel A. Cofman, of Harrisonburg, Roc K
ingham County.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the Episcopal
Church in Charlottesville, on the llth of Jan,
by Rev DR.. Hanckel, Lieutenant Benz. Walk
or Atkinson, of st. Louis, Mo-, and Miss Caro-
line Bayard Randolph, daughter of the late
Surgeon John F. Randolph. Soon after the
marriage they took the train to go to Fort
Leaven worth, Kansas, here the regiment
of the groom Is stationed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

The tenacity and pertinacty with which
certain Senators of the United States, of
more or less distinction, hang around and
bark up the tree upon whose loftiest limb
was last seen the tattered shreds of the red
linen of reconstruction days, naturally re-
minds one of the boy digging for the
gopher. Having spent the larger part of
the day in his arduous and apparently hope
less toll somebody asked him if hs ever ex-
pected to get the animal. ''Get him? I've
got to get him; there's no meat at home"
So it is with the old fellows who feel that
they are charged with saving the country
once more; they think if it cannot be done
upon the ancient Southern outrage, blood
and battle flag issue, it is lost; so they sit
aud yelp aud howl, and, as Uncle Remus
says. fairly "hone'' after the things that
are no more.-Nerfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18
PRrrr1oNs orrRnBD BY VIRGINIA. Cox.

PETITIONS OFFERED BY VIRGINIA Con
eREssMEN.-The Washington correspond.
emit of the Alexandria Gazette under date OF
the 14th says
The following petitions have been pre-
| sented in the House by the Virginia mem
| hers: Mr.. Gaines. to refer the claim of Mrs.
| Martha Cook, of Prince George county, to
the Court of Claims; Mr.. O. Ferrall, SINH
lar petition With reference to the claims of
w. G. Harrison, of Rockingham county,
and L. 0. Windham, of Clarke county.
The following petitions for increasing the
salaries of Sd and 4th class postmasters
were presented: Mr.. Browne, of Accomac,
that of s B. Chapman and others of Glou-
cester, T. G. Tull and others of Accomao,
]. @. Burton, and others of King and
Queen county. and Marlborough Balderson
and others of Westmoreland county; Mr..
Gaines, of j. G. Richards, B. A. Roberts
and 254 other citizens of the 4th Congress
ional district of Virginia; Mr.. O'Ferrall, of
citizens of Happy Greek, Warren county:
and Bagley, Green county; Mr.. Yost of
citizens and others of Snake River, ALLIE
ghany county and Valley Center, Highland
county; Mr.. Bowden, of citizens of Silver
ton. Southampton county; Mr.. Brown, of
the Dauville district, of citizens of Lucieus,
ONeil, and Beanford. Floyd county ,More's
Mill and Stanley. Henry county, Morotock,
Pittsylvania county, Meadows Of Dan and
Farkiln, Patrick county. Of Cabell, Carroll
county, Junta, Red Plains and Guizot.
Franklin county, and of Fallville, Graysou
county; Mr.. o Ferrall presented the petition
of Rohr & Bros. and others for the removal
of the tax on salt.
In the House on the 18th, Mr.. Gaines of
Virginia, from the committee on War
Claims, made favorable report on the bill
for the relief of Mrs L. Ward, of Vir-
ginia. Mr.. Browne of Virginia, presented
the following petitions: Of Beale Bros. and
others for the improvement of Nomini
Greek, Virginia, and of Moses B Smart of
Augusta county. for reference Of his claim
to the Court of Claims. Mr. Bowden, for
granting the claim of s. c. Hill of Frederick
county, Virginia. Mr.. Yost, Of Eakle &
Jones and others for the rope | of the duty
on salt. Mr.. Browne, of the Accomac
county, Virginia, district, presented petit
tions of G. M. Crittenden aud others, and
E. s. Vaughn and others of Middlesex
county, and of W. L. Smith and others of
Caroline county, for increasing the salary
of 3rd and 4th class postmasters. Mr.
Brown of the Danville district presented
similar petitions from citizens of Gambetta.
Carroll county, Va, aud of Charity and
Woolwine, Patrick county, Va. Mr.. Lee
introduced a bill for the relief of Mary E.
Bivins, and Mr.. Yost. one granting an in
crease Of pensions to D. L. Pool.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

Nav CIGAR FACToRY.-It Will be seen, by
looking at their advertisement in another col
umn, that Messrs Geo. FL. Haines Son have
established a new cigar factory at No. IS South
New Street in this city, where they will make
and sell fine cigars. They will conf1ne them
selves to few favorite brands. chief among
which is the original Plantation Cigar. first in.
troduced into this country by the senior o.
this firm in 1859. In their advertisement, they
say
ave guarantee to sell you fine goods at les
cost than any salesman representing factories
Of other towns or cities can possibly do.
Our fine goods we guarantee to be as good 81
any cigar ever made before the war. and ever
cigar will smoke. All we ask is a. trial. If w
sell you once we will sell you again."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18
Staunton Markets.

staunton. Va, Jan. 18th, 1888
The past week has not been favorable for tn
delivery OF produce or the usual barter trane
Light SHOWS. sleet. and rain have fallen alter
nately, rendering the roads soft and heavy.
All the cereals are firm, and continue on the
| upward grade in quotations, as will be found
by reference TO the price current Good wheat
i will command 81 and 90 cents, corn from 81 to
| &c. and oats IS cents.
| In addition to the intelligence under the
general commercial head and elsewhere in to-
| days paper bearing upon the grain and -four
trade, the accounts from the West, heretofore
so fully adverted to- continues to report great
demand, and indeed scarcity of corn and for
age In large areas of several States as well as
an urgent demand for wheat by interior and
country millers. AS previously stated. the
| state of things out there is the controlling
cause of the advance in the cereals in the
Eastern States.
There are two reasons why we may properly
consider that bread-stuffs will continue firm,
If they do not further advance for some time
to come. The immense shortage OF wheat and
corn in the visible supply, and the large ex-
cess of exports during 1857 over those OF 1885,
and that. too, in the face of reduced produc
ton of the last, as compared with the previous
year.
As mid-winter comes with its tightening me-
cessities for forage, hay has taken an upward
shoot. and we now quote timothy at $3.50 to
$500. and the lower grades In proportion.
Some of our dealers, who have been supplying
| the widening demand in the States south of
Virginia, are complaining ofa change Of freight
| rate. and some interruption in transportation
connections, making the hauls longer with in
creased charges. This ought TO be remedied
as all three lines OF railroad that pass through
Augusta county have direct connections south,
and the demand in those States for hay is
largely supplied from the increasing quantities
annually produced in Augusta county.
| Country butter is in good supply. eggs are
quoted higher. and in more demand.
Dressed pork is slightly lower than last
week.
| Poultry is not as plentiful as formerly, and
meets with ready sale. We quote dressed
chickens at cts per pound turkeys, 10; ducks,
| 10; geese, 8. Live Chickens from Is to 20 cts a
piece; ducks. %; and geese, 40. Turkeys. N to
8 cts per pound.
| Irish potatoes and cabbages are scarce and
| wanted. We quote the first at 80 cents pei
| bushel, and the latter at from S to cts pei
head.
the quotations are Nnolssale. notretad,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

FREDERICK WARDE AS GALBA. THE GLADI.
AToR-This distinguished tragic actor was
favored with a large and appreciativea audience
at the Opera House last night, when he imper-
sonated in a most skillful and inimitable
manner the character of "Galba, the Gladia-
tor" in Outrams Grand Tragedy OF that title
In five acts. Mr.. Warde was supported by O
good COM any. and the play was enjoyed and
admired most enthusiastically by the large
audience present
AS the performance closed as we were about
going to press, we have neither the time nor
the space to speak of 1t as 1t richly deserves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18
MiddlebrOOk News.

We are very sorry to chronicle the fact that
Rev. v. r. Stickley has accepted a call to the
Waynesboro charge. and will soon remove to
that place. Mr.. Stickley is greatly beliked by
all who know him. His charge here has been
one of great labor, which he has performed
well. He Is an able minister, and no matter
where he may be called, will do his duty fear
lessly, not cour.ing the good opinions of men
where his christian duty is antagonistic there
to. He is the same fearless christian to-day
that he was when he came here. We are sorry
he is to leave us, and we can congratulate
Waynesboro upon its good luck in securing
| this able man as their pastor Only do as he
says and you will be good christians.
A son Of Mr.. Andrew Giles died near here
| of pneumonia last week. He was inferred at
ST. Johns Church, Rev. Mr.. Smith officiating.
| There is some Tx of a minister being called
| to GraceiChurch, in this place.
Mr.. Allen Smith and son, of Rockingham
county, have been visiting friends and rela-
| tives here for the past week.
| John Manly's baby is doing well.
| The cold snap has been fine time for the
| loafers to roast their shins around the local
| stoves in the stores.
| George Gale. who has been absent in Pulas-
| XII county for some time has come home for a
while to recruit.
Jack Cochran, of the c. d o. r R.. is home
| for visit and we see him often in town.
Some of our horse traders were in Licking.
| ton last court-day.
| Mrs. Hogshead lost good horse by death
| last week. More anon. QUIDNUNo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18
THE THoEBE-CARLrsLE CASE SETTLED

THE THoEBE-CARLIsLE CASE SETTLED
The committee one lections had no alterna
tive but to refuse to reopen the Teoebe- Car
Isle contested election case. asall the allega.
tions made by Sypher in his arguments be-
fore the committee collapsed on examina.
ton. Mr.. Carlisle had done none of the dis
reputable things charged by Sypher. Let
tiers fromSypher were read to the committee
in which Thoebe's lawyer intimated that
wealthy protect!onists would be interested
to sustain Thoebe's contest. So clear was
the case, on Investigation, in favor of Carlisle
that some of there publican members of the
committee felt constrained to vote with the
democrats to end it in faver Of Mr.. Carlisle.
Bait. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

THE RAILROAD SHoPs.-At a called meeting
ofthe City Council held on the 18th instant, ii
was decided on motion Of Mr.. McQuaide. to
appoint committee of that body to investi
gate the reported purpose of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company to establish workshops
On the Valley branch. The committee consists
OF Messrs. McQuaide. Tams Bargamin. Craig
and Bell. This committee will act in concert
with Ro. W. Burke. Esq, who was appointed
by the Chamber OF Commerce for the same pur.
pose,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE MooN.-On Saturday
week, Jan. 18th, there will be total eclipse OF
the moon. 1t will begin about half-past I'VE
O'Clock in the evening, and will be total about
quarter past O'Clock. and will end about 7
O'Clock. II will be visible throughout North
and South America. Europe, Asia. and Africa
This year there will be five eclipses-three Of
the sun and two of the moon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

BALTIMORE SUN ALMANAC-We have re
ceived a copy Of the Bait. Sun Almanac for
1888, which is quite valuable publication. and
yet the proprietors Of that most excellent
newspaper send it free to every subscriber of
either the daily or weekly Sun. 1t Is full of
statistical and other useful information, and is
valuable for reference in both political and
religious matters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

Whatever may be said of the past, democ-
racy stands to day for all that is progress
sive in American politics. Utica Observer.
Yes. if you read the republican papers Of
the day you find them all in condition OF
painful disgruntlement While the demo-
Gratis, with sleeves rolled up. are putting
their shoulders to the hind wheels of the
team and trying to get it out of the mud,
''the other fellows stand on the roadside
chewing Mr.. Blaine's free quid and swear
ing at the party in power for trying to dc
something. This dog Id the manger bust
ness, though, is about played out.-N.Y
Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

SENATOR DANIEL.-The Seoator has
gone to work Systematically; every lie tel
receives a courteous reply, and the request
ofthe writer, if possible, is attended to-
His mail averages forty letters day. Mr.
Sener says 81 believe Virginia will have
in Senator Daniel not only brilliant, but
what, in these practical times is better, a
most useful Senator. Senator Daniel is
preparing the fourth edition of his work on
negotiable paper. The book has yielded
him handsome income, and is accepted
authority in every court in the land
Washington correspondent Alexandria Ca
zeffe
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HALE HoUsE.-The
ladies' parlor has been moved to the SECOND
story, and the vaca ted room appropriated for
the saloon of that popular establishment. The
elegantly designed cabinet and counters and
large mirrors. handsomely wrought in colored
walnut and maple are now displayed for the
first time, the room heretofore occupied not
having elevation sufficient. Captain 81. P.
Hancock, OF Louisa county. one of Col. Pey-
toms assistants at the Alum Springs. is in
charge of the saloon, and will ca err in his ur-
bane manner to the guests of the Hale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18
SYRUP OF FIGS.


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 sl.0O bottles, by W. NJ. AL
LEN & Bro. Staunton, Va. feb2 Silly
~ A STANDARD REMEDY
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, which has
stood the test OF thirty years trial, has lived
to see Universal Panaceas," "Cure Alls," and
The like, rise, flourish, and collapse, neve.
again to be revived. We do not mean by
STANDARD Remedy" some quack nostrum OF
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly in
dated with the certificates of men of straw.
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term STANDARD
Remedy we mean as applied to q certain REM
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dysente-
~, Diarrhoea, Cramp Collie. Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and all
diseases arising from disordered condition OF
the stomach and bowels, and as such We rec
)mmend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS,
medicine that has, by its merits, gradually
he entire South.
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
rec from all mineral poisons, may be taken
With safety and benefit by all ages and sexes.
whatever their condition, without the slight
st fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

David G. Meacon is the lucky man that held
sone tenth OF ticket No. 69,36S which drew the
Second Capital of $50 600 from the monthly
drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery. Nov.
18th. 1t was his first venture, and comes a. a
God send to Mr.. Meacon as he was depending
on his daily labor to support his family. His
former residence was in Pittsburg. The night
before he was to ship his household goods to
, this place fire occurred and burned every
thing. He is worthy and exemplary man.
Elpood Qnd.) Free Press, Dec. g.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

have been treated for catarrh by eminen,
physicians, but nothing has ever benefited me
like Ely's Cream Balm.-Mrs, L. A. Lewis, lst
Chippewa Street, New Orleans, La.
Ely's Cream Balm iR the best medicine fol
catarrh have ever used-Mrs o. Wood, Mex
Ia, Texas.
find Ely's Cream Balm good for catarrh o.
long standing.-M. N. Lasley, 1884 West Chest
nut Street, Louisville.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

TIE TRUE COURSE We understand the
doctrine of the Democratic party of the
United States to be this in respect to the
question of taxation, which is now the chief
subject of political discussion: A tariff for
necessary revenue to meet the demands OF
the Government, with incidental protection
to such indus ries as have been created by
protection and which depend upon it for
existence until they may adjust themselves
to new and more natural condition. We
believe this to be sound and right. To be
extreme in either direction is to be unrea-
sonable and impractical. All political re-
forms, as we'll as economic reforms, are
worked gradually. Radical free-trade and
radical protection are alike impossible now
in time of peace and commercial progIes
because on one hand Industries have grown
up under an unnatural stimulation of high
tariff protection, and if this we're entirely
withdrawn at single stroke they would
suffer greatly and the value of their property
would shrink to a damaging extent. On
the other hand it is no longer possible to
maintain high tariff for protection merely
because it is unnecessary for any purpose
and it's only object is to benefit one class by
taxing another, which the American people
will not submit to. Tais is not a partisan
view at all; it is the sense of all rational
statesmen of the present day.--NorfolA
Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18
FINANCIAL And COMMERCIAL.

The clearlngs of the Banks of the leading
cities of the United States show a reduction OF
19] per cent. compared wi h last year; the de-
crease outside of New York Is only 20 per
cent
The exports of bread-stuffs from the United
States for the month Of December, 1887. and
during the six and twelve months ended De-
cember 81, 1887. as compared with similar ex-
ports during the corresponding period of the
preceding year, were as follows:-
1887. 1856.
December ..-....:.... $40. 2s2.O9s sls,o45.s4e
six months ended
December 81 ..... 73, 842, 939 rs, 260. 454
Twelve mos. ended
December l........ 15S, 30l ,76S l4S, 300
Wheat and corn continue dull with small Of
ferings in the London and Liverpool markets
The final returns of the Department of Agri
culture at Washington of the crops of 1887 are
as follows -
Wheat. area 81, 84l7S3 acres; product. 456,329,.
900 blu; Corn, area 70 1902 72O acres; product, l.
456 I6I, 900 blu; Oats area 25, 9O6 acres; pro-
duct, $50 6lS, goo blu.
The shortage in the visible supply OF grain in
the United States and Canada continue about
as formerly reported Say 29,C0O COO bushels o.
wheat and 5000 600 of corn ss compared with
this time one year ago. Oats and barley are
lareer and rye less.
An advance In railroad freieht is checking
exports of bread stuffs from Chicago. The
foreign demand as felt in Chicago depressed
wheat. but was more active for -four.
1t is worthy of note that Germany now has
the highest duty on wheat of any country in
Europe, amounting to 80 2-3c per blu. Spain
comes next in order, with duty Of S0Ac pei
bu; frugal follows with 1890, and France
with 1910 per bu., all of go lbs. Spain is now
considering proposition to increase her al
ready high duty.
The potato crop Of Germany for 1887 was
per cent. below az average.
| The chief of the bureau of labor says that les
than half the strikes in the last six years hav,
been successful, that they have In volved aElos
to strikers of s5l.si6ONO. s2OO 900 more tina,
| the loss inflicted on employers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-18

RECEPTION TO Y. NJ. G. A.-The Ladies' Aux
Hilary will please assemble in the Library
promptly Friday. January 9th, at 7 p. m. OR
that evening from to 10 we give reception
to the Y. M. G. A., and will need the ingenui.
ty Of the whole organization to rob present
apartments of strong resemblance to the
Black Holein Calcutta.
Readings and refreshments all free,