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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Room FOR THE WOMAN" Give the
woman q chance!' sh ,uts the Wo.
mans Journal. All righr, woman, here's
the saw; there piece of bacon-rind on the
chopping-block right by the sawbuck; two
cuts to atick makes it exactly Kitchen
stove length; rest your knee on the middle
OF the stick, and be careful that you don't
catch the saw in your skirts You can
have chance at it from uow until dinrer.
time, while the mon go down to the grocery
and talk politics or listen to old Sammy
Ssammerwheezle try to read last week.
paper.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

A Kentucky newspaper contains notice
of marriage of John Hanks, aged so, and
Sarah F"llis aged 90, together with this
apology: Oar last issue contained notice
of the death Of the wife of John Hanks,
which occurred Oh the 18th instant, and it
was lack of enterprise on the part Of the
paper, and not or thu part of Mr.. Hanks,
that prevented the same paper containing
a notice of his marriage
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

THE STRIKE CAUSES HEAVY LOSSES
The Losses incurred by the Reading Com
pany in one month from the stoppaee OF
sales the Philadelphia Press estimates at
So, 20S, 1874. The loss to the miners in wages
the Press estimates at 1,125 600; to the
railroaders, $500 600. The aggregate is =
large amount, and the responsibility for it
rests heavily upon those to whom the re-
sponsibility for it belongs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

WILL SEEK SOUTHERN HoMEs.-Gov.
Seay, Of Alabama /, is in receipt of letter
from DR.. P. s Riddeiee, prominent citizen
of Dakota, In which he states that the terri.
BILE loss of life to both man and beast in
consequence of the recent blizzard has de-
termiued many Dakota farmers to seek
Southern homes. 10 one section forty
farmers have indicated their purpose to &c
South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

NATIONAL PARTY Senator Stewart, oil
Nevada, himself an able and prominent Re-
publican, in recent letter says that ''the
Republican party must become national OF
cease to exist" This is pregnant admis.
sion that the Republican party at this time
Is not national. The truth is, that the only
national party at this time is the Dem
ocratic party. and it should receive the sup.
port of all who wish to have the country
ruled by great national conservative party
that considers the interests of the whole
country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

A party of naval officers left Washington
Friday afternoon for Richmond to examine
the Richmond Locomotive and Machine
Works, in order to ascertain their facilities
for building machinery for the use of the
navy, particularly machinery and boilers
for the armored battle ship Texas, building
at Norfolk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Baron Won Hartman, an of1cer Of the
Bavarian Infantry, was married at Ger.
mantown, Pa, on Wednesday, to Miss
Mabel Somers Sharp. The Baron, with
the Baroness, her mother, and one of the
bridesmaids started for Europe on Sat
urday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

PRDDLERs' TAx-The law recently pass
ed by the Legislature requires peddlers on
foot to pay license of $500 in each county
(peddlers Of lightning rods excepted.l If
the peddlers are not on foot the license is
$500 in each county. Farm products are
exempted from the provisions of this bill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Miss Braddon, the novelist, whose real
name is Mrs. John Maxwell. lives at Rich.
mond, near London, Eng. She is middle
aged woman who delights In outdoor
exercise, and is especially fond of horseback
riding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

An investigation into the affairs Of the
Virginia Military Institute is to be made
tion between the president of the board Of
visitors, Gen. T. T. Munford, and the
superintendent Of the Institute, General
Francis Fl. Smith.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

LOCAL OPTION IN MIssoURI-The Su-
poeme Court of Missouri has decided that
the local option law of that State is consti
tutional. This establishes prohibition in
thirty-fonr of the fifty-oue counties, and
eleven of the sixteen towns and cities that
have voted on the question.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

The people of Culpeper, his native county,
propose to make the first contribution to
the monument which his friends hope to
erect either in or near Petersburg to the
memory of the gallant Gen. A. 2. Hill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

MARRIAGE AND DEATH.-On Tuesday
of last week James W. Harris died of
pneumonia in Charlottesville.
When it was found that be was beyond
recovery he and MISS Sadie Estes, to whom
he was engaged, were married.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Mrs. Emily Smith of Charlottesville waa
fatally burned on Wednesday by fire com.
municating to her clothing from CRATE.
She lived but few hours, and was buried
Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

A sister of Alexandra Dumas the elder
has just died at Avellins, France, at the
age of eighty years. She had been for
more than fifty years Sister of Charity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

At Winchester, in the case of T.. A Rid
enour, convicted of murder, Judge Clark
denied the motion for new trial. The case
will be taken to the Court of Appeals.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

The moon was eclipsed last Monday even
ing, and 10 November next the &c. o. p"
will be totally eclipsed-visible in all parts
of the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

SUDDEN DRATH.-Ou Tuesday, the oath
ult., Mr.. Hugh Brufey died suddenly Of
hemorrhage from the lungs at his home, at
the University Of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Mrs. 8. n. Bruffev, fell and broke two
bones Of her leg Immediately after the fun.
eral of her son, which took place In Char.
louisville Thursday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01
LOEB BROS
N w
PRICE LIST.

"A Androscogg,n Bleached Cotton,
9 cts.
A Lonesdale, bleached, 10 cts.
"A Fruit of the Loom, bleached, l0c.
"A Wamsutta, bleachsd, l23 cts
Good Bleached cottons, S, 8 and 7c.
Lonesdale eambrics, 121 cts.
3>4 Brown cotton, 5 cts.
IA do do 6 and 7 cts.
"A best brown cotton, 81 and 9 cts.
Good Ginghams, 5 cts.
Good calicoes, and 6 cts.
Heavy Osnaburg Plaids, 9 cts.
Best shifting, 9 cts.
Good Tickings,l0 and 10 cts.
5 ID bales cotton yarn, 95 cts.
1 Id knitting cotton, 24 CTS.
Bergman's Imported Zephyr Yarns,
! cents per ounce.
100 yds spool silks 7 cts.
Linen window shades on spring roll
lsrs, IS cts.
Table Oil-cloth. % cts,
Floor Oil cloth, 90 cts.
Skirt Braids, cts.
Rick Rack Braids, q bunch,5 cts.
Remnants in white apron checks 8 to-
10 cents.
New shirting prints, 5 and 6 cents.
New Hamburg edging, 3 to 50 cents
yard.
New Hamburg inserting, 5 to 25 cts
yard.
New laces of sll kinds, all prices.
Crochet bed spreads, 75c to So 90 a
piece.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Mrs Augusta Evans Wilson, of Mobile,
ia an enthusiastic lover of geraniums, and
her collection is pronounced by botanists
to be the most complete in the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

6Ou January 25th, the U. s. Senate passed
bill allowing Mr.. Daniel Lucas, Of West
Virginia, 81, 900 for expenses incurred in
contesting the seat of Senator Faulkner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01


Three cheers and tiger for Senator
Stewart, of Nsvadal He deserves them,
and more too, for the manly and states
manlike sentiments contained in q letter
written by him iu reply to one sent him by
Editor Wolff, of the Fredericksburg Free
Lance, congratulating him upon his course
in the Lamar case. That letter we publish
ed in our last issue aud it has been perused,
no doubt, with much interest and great
satisfaction by our readers. There is a part
of it, however, which impresses US SO
strongly by its wisdom that We are impelled
to reproduce it here:
''The republican party must become ma
tional or cease to exist. 1t can only become
national by observing in good faith it's
pledges in the south contained in the vari-
GUS acts of congress aud the constitutional
amendments, wherein the United States
granted amnesty and oblivion for the past
to those who would accept the terms of re-
construction. The rejection of Lamar would
have beeu declaration by the senate that
the republican party would not be bound
by the obligations of the reconstruction
legislation. In other words, the acts of
congress granting full amnesty we're passed
with mental reservation. This ill-advised
action of a few republicans must not, how
ever, be taken as the sense of the great mass
of that party. The liberty-loving. honest,
brave and generous people of the north, who
preserved the union, entertain no sentiment
of malice against the people of the south
who fought in the rebellion, but, ON the
contrary, rejoice at the restoration of the
union and are anxious to join with the peo-
pie of the south in advancing the prosperity
ofour common country. 1t is our duty to
teach aspiring demagogues aud unscrupu-
lous politicians that the roat to power aud
place does not point in the direction of per-
petual disunion aud hostility between the
different sections If the United States, bue,
on the contrary, in the full recognition
that every American citizsn who, since re.
construction became an accomplished fact,
has borne true faith aud allegiance to the
government of the Uuited States, is entitled
to full membership, confidence and respect
from the people of the north as well as of
the SOUTH
We commend the above to the prayerful
and fearful consideration of the Chambers,
the Shermans, the Forakers, the Hasteads,
the d Iutelles, and all the rest whose sole
stock in the political trade and whose sale
idea for the advancement Of their party is
the perpetuation of sectional prejudice.
hatred and contention -Inde1-A Appeal
SUICIDE OF CHAs G.. MINNIaERoDR.-
Va, Ian. 25.-Chas. G.
Minnigsrode, . prominent citizen of Alex
audria, VINO had business relations with
large railroad supply houses 10 New York,
committed suicide at his residence tonight
by shooting hims.-if in the head with a
pistol. He was son of Rev d.. Minn,ge-
rode, OF Richmond, Va; was at one time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Speaker Carlisle has gone to Fortress
Monroe for his health. He will remain
there several weeks, by which time it ID
hoped his health will be restored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Rev. L. G. N. Miller, pastor Of the
Lutheran Church at Salem. Va, for the
past twelve years, has accepted call ex'
tended to him by the Lutheran Church al
Winchester.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Walter Davis, son Of Samuel Davis, OF
Hampshire county, W. Va, committed
suicide last week by blowing his brains on
with shotgun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Gen. ]. L. Kemper received painful
wound on the back of his head by falling
from the porch Of the Hunton House, at
Madison G. H., on Wednesday night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01
1t Is thought that ninety lives were lost in
the Wellington colliery explosion at Victo-
ria, B. G.

The United States House of Represents
tives have ordered an Investigation ofcorpo :
rate combinations, trusts, pools, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Since the foregoing was in type replies tc
''E. s. H." have appeared in the Virgin
ian, but they are more discussion of his
tariff views than positive evidence of the
existence of Bessemer ore of the prescrib
ed standard. About the tariff as genera
question, the Virginian says itconcurs with
Senator Voorhees,, who spoke as follows:
81 speak not In support Of a tariff fol
revenue only, nor of a tariff for protection
only, but in support of tariff which col
lects the necessary revenue, and at the
same time to the extent of that reve
nue. extends protection with discriminating
justice to American manufactures.
The Virgdniom continues THAT this is
the true theory of government, and the one
which is bound to win in the end. At the
same time, as we have said before. if it
could be demonstrated that the admission
of free ores would rebound to the material
welfare of Virginia, we would favor putting
them Oh the free list, for our first duty is to
Virginia and our deepest solicltude for her
welfare. But as yet that has not been
demonstrated and probably will not be.
Still we hope tie investigation will 60 on
till the literal truth, the whole truth, comes
OUT
The Wytheville Enterprise. edited by one
of the best Informed gentlemen in the
Southwest on such subjects, takes ''E S. "
to task, and introduces reply from Col. G.
q. Nimson, of the Cranberry,N N. G. mines,
who has discussed the tariff view and gives
the following, which seems to be conclusive
as to the standard of the Cranberry Bes-
semer ore:
"This ore is clear Bessemer ore, fact
that has been demonstrated by the making
of 30 0000 tons in the furnaces at Crapber-
ry, North Carolina, 10000 tons at Allen
town, Pa, and $4,000 tons at lockwood,
Tenn, the latter by the Roane Iron Compa-
ny of Chattanooga, which has used the
product in their Bessemer plant at that
place with unparalleled success"
The Virgiaian of the 26th ultimo had a
lengthy reply to "E. S. H." from the locali-
ty where the ores exist, that gave rise to
the discussion. The writer had good evil
dence that they would stand the test, but it
was not conclusively SO. The offer of ''E.
S.H." to purchase has not been accepted
That is the practical issue, as it originated.
The Vugini0n wants Bessemer ore iron as
one of the Lynchburg industries, as we
understand it, and if it cannot get the home
article, then it will take the foreign, and in
doing so would have the tariff on it abol-
ichad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

TRUST COMBINATIONS, &C.-Congress.
man Rayner scored good point in the
House of Representation on the 25th ult.,
by amending resolution providing for an
Investigation of certain combinations, trusts,
pools, etc. The question came up on q
resolution reported from the committee on
manufactures, alleging shat certain in
dividuals and corporations engaged in man.
ufaoturing. mining, or dealing in some of
the neoessaries of life, have combined for
the purpose of controlling or curtailing the
production or supply of the same, and
thereby increasing their price to the people
of the country, which combinations are
known as associations, trusts, pools and
like Names" and that such combinations
mot only iujuriously affect commerce be
tween the States, bot impair the revenue
of the Uoited States as derived from it's
duties on imports"
The original preamble of the resolution
provided that the investigation called for
should not apply to companies incorporat
ed under the laws of any State. Mr.. Rayner
moved to strike out this exception, stating
that the Investigation sought for would avail
nothing if it did not apply to companies In.
corporated under State laws, and would
simply dwindle into an examination of in
dividuals. He, therefore, urged that the
scope of the examination be broadened SO
as to take in the Standard Oil Company,
the Western Uoion Telegraph Company
the Philadelphia aud Reading Railroad
and Coal and Iron Company, and all other
companies made up Of combinations In a
dozen or more different States. He refer
red to the strike at the Reading coal mines
as an instance of the powers of these COM
binations, aud went on to show how such
combinations affect the working classes
and the people generally. There were
numerous efforts to break the force of his
remarks by the introduction of amendments
not germane to the subject, but be main
tanned his attitude with such an array of
facts and good logic that bis amendment
was adopted by an overwhelming vote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

' Staunton, Va.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ Staunton, Jan. S0th, 1888.
George W. Bowers,
VS.
8. A. Moore,
All persons Interested in the above named
on the
2ith day Of February next
10 state au account of the real estate belong
lug to the defendant s. A. Moore; its fee sim pie
and annual rental value. and the liens, by
judgmt mt or otherwise biuding the same. and
the other accounts required by the order OF
reference, entered in said cause on the I'd day
Of November, 1887.
feb I-4v Comm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01
Death Of DR.. James Mcdowell Taylor, Of
Lexington.

After passing beyond the allotted span Of
human life, the oldest physician of Licking
ton, the active and constant friend of the
poor and needy, the cultured gentleman and
honored citizen, DR.. James Mcdowell Tay-
lor, died on the Oath instant, after few
days illness of pneumonia, in the roth year
of his age. He was the eldest son Of the
late Hon. William Taylor, who represented
this Congressional district forty years ago,
and nephew of Governor Mcdowell, and
the classmate and lifelong friend of the
late Governor Letcher. He was educated
at Washington College. and graduated in
medicine at the University of Virginia in
1887. Commencing then the practice OF
his profession, he soon attained to q worthy
distinction, and for fifty years had faithful.
ly met Its responsibilities. Through all tina,
time he never refused call nor failed to
obey summons, and the poor and needy
we're always served with promptness, and
often at his own expense for medicines. he
had been for more than half century 9
member of the Presbyterian Church. A
school mate and companion through life 70
marked when his death was announced
II never knew him to have an enemy, te
use profane word, to take drink of in
toxicating liquors, or to speak i'll of any
man."
Dr. Taylor was man of elegant culture
and fine public spirit. He represented hi.
county in the legislature several terms, and
was always elected when a candidate
though the party of opposite views to hi.
OVID generally held the majority in Rock
bridge.
He was one of the earliest to identify
himself with Odd Fellowship, and intro
duced the Order in Lexington when he wal
a young man, filling its highest local sta
cions, and also called to those of the Stat
organization. OF his means be gave freel,
to every proper subject, and always II
the needy. His inheritance was comfort
able. He made no estimate of the pecunia
ry value of his professional services. Hi
generous heart and willing hand did no
withhold his substance. He died rich il
Christian faith and in the affections of hi
people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

VIRGiNIA-IN vACATIoN.-Tnt ~.
CiefK's ONCE of the on remit Conrt ~
Highland county. January 18th, iSss. ~'' W
Emma J. Propst, who sues by her mart fr,.n.
JONI r Rodgers. Plaintiff, 'AN'
John NJ. Propst, Defendant.
In CHANCERY
The object of this suit Ia to obtain a aivor..
q ufncnto nsatT5nontf. And IL appearing nv m
q VII Lied. tnat said defendant Is NOT a ras,
dent Of this state, 1t Ia ordered that he a. .
pear bere-witbiu one month after dna onh,,ep ~
ton of this order and do what ia necssss ~ 70
protect bis interest. ="
Teste,
LIZ, stephenson, p.q. &c. MATTHEW.
ieot@W Clerk.
ITO Wm. ID. Runnels. sergca0f- and A.
miniatrafor c. I. a. Of Jane Trayer dead
william Trayer, Charles H. Trays- lam.
Traver. Corneia Trayer Hemp T aver W =,
Newman aud Rebecca Newman (ysee TrsyerS
his wife ~'eaF
TAKE NOTICE. that shall, at nv Office In
Staunton. proceed on the
sd day Of February, 1888,
to take. state and settle tn. following accounts
required BY decree entered in the cause Of
arayers Admr Us Irayer &c, IN the court or
Hastings for the city of stanton on Juns IL
l8S7. viz LIST. An account of liens binding the
lot Of land in the bill and proceedings men
toned. and all outstanding debts against lane
Trayer. decd. I'd. An account of the transac-
tons OF the administrator G. {. a. o. Jane Tray
er, decd. Sd. A distribution account amonr
the parties entitled after tyment OF debts DC.
4th Any Other matters deemed pertinent
At which time and place you are required To
attend. Given under my hand this Slst day
of January. 1888. A. c. GORDON.
feb 1T Comm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

I !OMMISSISSIONER's OFFICE
stanton, Va, Jan. 30, 1883.
Kennedy. John D. and wife.
Va "A-Ss
John E Lane aud ais
are petsons Interested In the foregoing causs
noined that have fixed upon the
2Srd day Of February NEXT,
pIaiutin: ~ 9,o account mt Of the amount due the
uuuer sne VIII Of John Armstrong. dec'd'
ILL n ACCOUNT OF the debts and iiabilitja. n,
cara' IA. Armstrong's estate and other az.
a.; -, 49, - requlred by order of reference enter.
." III tnis cause on the l4th day OF Nav 1857
feb LIT M AAN NE1.
Comm'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
ERESH COWS.

nave two fresh cows for sale at reasonable
p,nveS JOHN w. TODD,
leu LII Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01
FISH INSPECTION.

The bill abolishing the law requiring
compulsory inspection of fish and -four pass.
ed III the House Wednesday was before the
Senate Thursday and was referred to com.
mittee.
In the HOUSE Thursday, Mr.. Echols in
troduced bill to amend the Code so as TO
empower the City Council of Stanton to
increase the salary and compensation Of the
judge of the Hastings Court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01
TIE FIRST VETO.

The Governor to-day returned to the
Senate, without his approval, the bill to
permit taxpayers who have rendered cou-
pons in payment of taxes to make payment
in money to county and city treasurers.
His obiec ions to the law are:
FIRST The relief granted applies to those
persons who may hereafter tender coupons
for taxes as well as to those who have here.
tofore made such tender; and as there are
but two terms of the Circuit Court per
anpum the privilege granted of paying
county treasurers after tender of coupons
will be in many cases TO grant six months
time to withdraw ths same, mourning but
trf1ing costs thus offering an inducement
to tender.
Second. The bill seeks to make the tax
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01

Mr. Jones introduced resolution instruct
ing the Finance Committee to inquire as to
the propriety of allowing I'll luuatics who
are sent to either of the as, lums of the State
to remain free of charge, except that the
relations or friends of any such lunatic may
at their election iucur any expense they may
see fit to incur for the comfort of such luna
tics, and report by bill Or Otherwise. Agreed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01
WANT TO COME SOUTH.

Col. Thos. Whitehead, Commissioner of
Agriculture made a report to the General
Assembly in which he states that since bis
accession to Office more than one hundred
letters have been received from persons
outside of the State, especially from the
great North western section Of the Uuion,
making inquiries for homes in Virginia.
IL was referred to the Committee on
Agricultural
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-01
THE FARMERS BILL.

In the House on Monday the House bill
to provide for a Board of Agriculture of
Virginia, and making an appropriation for
the establishment of an experiment station
was taken up out of it's order on motion of
Mr.. Dupuy and made the special and CON-
tinuing order for Wednesday Ito day. at
O'Clock