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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 tax en- ana
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. Foi
sale in so cents and sl.00 bottles, by W NJ. AL
LEN q BRO. stanton, Va. feb2 Silly
nag A STANDARD REMEDY
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, which has
| stood the test OF thirty years trial, has lived
| to see Universal Panaceas, ;" "Cure Ais" 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
fated with the certificates of men OF straw,
| warranted good for everything, but tit for
nothing. When we use the term STANDARD
Remedy" we mean as applied to a certain REM
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Compla MT, Dysente-
ry, Diarrboea, Cramp Collie Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and ali
diseases arising from disordered condition OF
| the stomach and bowels, and as such we rec
ommend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, o
medicine that has, by It's merits. gradually
worked itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes,
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear ofinjury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
L. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond, Va.
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letter from MT. Scion.

MT. SOLON, JILL Hl1, 1855.
We have been having some very disagreeable
weather lately, but nevertheless our 'little
city" has been enjoying herself hugely. There
was brilliant Surprise Party" last Friday
evening. at the residence of DR.. James L. Clarke.
1t was gotten up by Miss Josie Cupp, and
proved to be perfect success. both as to 'sur-
prise" and "enjoyment." The programme con-
sisted of music, games, charades. and last, but
not least. refreshments. to which the party"
did ample justice. 1t certainly would have
surprised any one to see with what rapidity
cake took passage for that bourne from which
no traveller ever returns" On the same night,
there was brilliant fetP, at the residence OF
Prof. ]. P. Kelley, which was perfect success
every way. Music. games, refreshments, and
tripping The light fan tastic loc' The party did
not break up until the wee small hours OF the
night. More anon, Feelings
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

On tomorrow night at the Opera House, our
citizens will have an opportunity to enjoy a
really rich entertainment as is fully guarar teed
by the Manager of the Opera House in the fol-
lowing announcement -
STAUNToN. Va. January 5th, 1888.
The Manager announces with much satisf4 c.
ton the special engagement of the Celebra ed
Madison square Theatre Company.-A. NJ. Pal
mer, Manager-in their New York success OF
last season, entitled Jim THE P NMAN" Thurs
day, January 18th, 1888.
In presenting this attraction to Staunton
audience, the Manager takes pl easure in stat
ing that this Company is justly este smed one
OF the finest ever presen t. d for your patronage,
and as such he can confidently guarantees AN
evening of rare enjoyment and genuine delight,
Very respectfully,
W. l.. OLIVIER. Manager,
StauntOn Opera House.
Box sheet now open for sale of reserve seats
So PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COM
POUNDED night or cay at
CHILDS' Drug Store,
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Midwinter Excursion to WashingtO ton


The Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company
announces a Popular Excursion to Washing
ton for Thursday, Jan. 18th. The round-trip
fare will be 81 so from Staunton.
Tickets will be valid for ten days, including
day Of sale. They will be good going on train
leaving Stanton 1923 A. Al.
No better time could be chosen for visit to
the Capital. Congress will be in session and
the Galleries of both Houses, as well as all
other public buildings, will be open to visitors.
The long limit on the excursion tickets al
lows ample time for visiting Alexandria, MI.
Vernon, Richmond, Old Point Comfort and
other points Of interest within easy reach of
Washington. For tickets and Parlor or Sleep
ing Car accommodations call upon or address,
Agents B. & o. R. R.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

have been a sufferer from catarrh for the
past eight years. Having tried number of
remedies advertised as ''sure cures" Without
obtaining any relief, had resolved never to
take any other patentsnediclnes, when friend
advised me to try Ely's Cream Balm. 1 did so
with great reluctan ce, but can now testify with
pleasure that after using it for six weeks be-
lieve myself cured. 1t is most agreeable
remedy-an in valuable Balm.-Joseph Stewart
ga Grand Ave, Brooklyn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

CONDITION OF Elk SENATOR JOHN F,
LEwIs.-The Washington correspondent Of
the Alex. Gazette under date of the Ttb
inst, says;-
Ex-senator Lewis. of Virginia, who
has been ill at his home in Rockingham
county for some time, will be brought here
to morrow for treatment, and, if his coudi.
ton will permit it, to have an operation
performed for the improvement Of bis eye.
sight,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

INTERESTING HISTORY, WITH GENEALOGICAL
NOTES OF PROMINENT BORDER FAMILIEs.-On
our first page OF this issue We copy the Kama
wha Gazette, written by Mr.. ]. P. Hale, of
Charleston, West Va. some scraps of early
border history hitherto unpublished, with in
teresting genealogical notes of prominent Dor
der families" which are ofinterest to the pub
lie generally, and especially to the Wilson's,
Stephensons, and Hulls, and others OF High
land and Bath, and of the Alexanders Nc
Clungs, and others of this and Rockbridge
counties, and the Hannas and others of this
and Greenbrier counties. Those connected
with the families mentioned In this record,
should obtain and carefully preserve this copy
ofthe SPECTATOR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11
Try q can of COACH OIL, it does not gum the
axles. Price 80 cents. at CHILD's Drug Store.

THE LIBRARY Notwithstanding ar
ticles in the issue of December 81, are Secret
Societies in the Two sicilies. by e. strachan
Morgan; M. Pasteur and Hydrophobia. from
Chambers Journal; In the Land of Beer. from
CornhiH Magazine; Courses of. Reading. by
James Payne; The Hanging OF Pictures. by
Charles L. Eastlake. cents q copy. or Sl.0o a
year. Not sold by dealers-order direct from
the Publisher, John B. Alden, New York and
ChfcaPo
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WaynesbOrO' Notes.

The roads in and near the town are in very
bad condition. owing to the recent rains.
Quarterly meeting will be held at the Metho
dist Episcopal Church South, Sunday week
2lst, conducted by the Presiding Elder
Two canneries will probably be established
here in he Spring by Northern and loca
capitalists combined. There is some talk also
of establishing a telephone line between
Waynesboro and Staunton,
Cadet W. Miller, son of MIR. Geo. Miller, O
Elkton, Va, attending the Fishburne Military
School. while racing with fellow-cadet neal
the C. & depot on the 7th instant. fell and
broke his leg near the thigh. The bone after
wards fell back into place and he is doing we'll
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

VENIRE For THE JANUARY TERM OF THE
COUNTY CoURT.-The following named persons
compose the venire to be summond to the Sec
ond day Of the January term of the County
Court for the trial of Criminal prosecutions g:
Jas D. Coiner VIM. A. Freed, Jno. a. Harris,
Ed. Fur, Christian Eakle, L. P. Dainge rfield,
M. r. Coalter, A. ]. Burkholder, Asa Suffer.
VIM. Cave. Marcellus Watson, Jos. Kelley,
Stephen Crosby. Riley hurry, Sam'l Adams,
Henry Lewis. Willie White.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

LET Us SEE. Mr.. Cleveland will be In
the field on the platform Down with the
Surplus Mr.. Blaine, probably, on the
generous gift to the workiugmen of "a Free
Chew" Gen. Fisk, with the red, white aud
blue nailed to a prohibition standard. and
Mrs. Belva Lockwood, perhaps, with the
motto woman to the Front" After the
election we shall congratulate Mr.. Cleve-
land, offer the assurances ofo distinguish
ed consideration to Mrs. Lockwood, and re-
mark to the others, Keep up your courage.
There are 1899, and 1895, and 1900, and
all the rest of them. We can wait, and so
must you. IN. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

A LARGE CATAMoUNT.-The correspon.
dent, 81. s. c." of the Greenbrier (W. Va.
Independent writing from Big Clear Creek
in that county, says
ga large catamount was caught in trap
at VIM. 8. Cranes stable the night of the
23rd ultimo-the largest eyer seen in this
section, weighing 46 lbs. His foot print
was about the size of a panther's. 1t IL
probably the same animal that has been
killing the sheep and pigs around here fol
the last four or five years"
That section of that county is also noted
for large Cranes. Some are from feet
inches to 6 feet tall, and what is peculiar
about them is, that they never fly, and art
so brave that they never flee.
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ROCH ESTER LAMPS are the best house
b old lamps. CHILD's Drug Store.

LECTURE AT GREENvILLE.-Rev. Oscar F.
Flippo, pastor OF the Baptist Church at Ro-
auoke, and popular lecturer, will deliver bis
evenings entertainment, which was very
much enjoyed in Nashville and other cities
lice in the Pulpit, and who put it therein
the Baptist Church at Greenville, on the even
ing OF Thursday, the 28th instant.
Admission % cents, for children under IL
wears Is cents
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DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates
Notices Of deaths published grdtuitousty.
LINDsEY.-In Carrollton, Missouri, Jan. End,
1888, Mr.. T N, Lindsey. aged SO years, IL mos.
and % days. He was born in Rockingham
county, Va, and was an uncle of DR.. q. T.
Lindsey, of this city, and the father of DR.. W.
Lindsey of Cincinnati, who visit ed his
relatives here last September.
Rockingham papers please copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

PARTRIDGES.-The season for 81 ,oting par
tridges has expired, and 1t would be well for all
to bear In mind that the law forbids the net
ting or trapping of them by any one even on
his own land. That Trainer acts wisely who
will not allow them to be killed on his farm at
any time No birds. " it'll the exception of the
English sparrows, should be killed. for they
are the best fri ends of the farmer.
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stanton Market

Staunton. Va. Jan. 10th, 1888.
In general trade there is increasing activity.
An article elsewhere in to-day's paper pre-
sents the situation in relation TO the grain.sup-
ply with the tendency to prices. Intelligence
available since 1t was put in type strengthens
the conclusions reached. though some ofthe east.
ern markets were not as strong In their quota.
tions for wheat at the close Of last week as they
were few days previous. Our mtllers are
paying 80 cents per bushel, an advance here o.
three cents since last week.
We note a slight adva nee in sugars.
The remarks Of last week, with the quota
tions for dressed pork, pou ltry, butter. and
eggs are continued.
1.-THE quotations are Wholssale. notretou,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11
MARRIAGE L1cENsEs.-During the yea,

MARRIAGE DEMONSTRATING the year
just past, there were 80 marriage licenses
issued by the clerk of the county, SO to
white aud 8 to colored couples. There
were two Opponents, making Al of High
lands fair daughters married during the
year.
For ten years perhaps, the number of
marriages in this county has not varied
from this number more than half dozen.
Highland Recorder.
The Recorder includes the three "color-
ed'' brides in its estimate of "Highland'a
fair daughters" on the principle of lucus
non lucendo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

1t is worthy of note that since Gen. Ma
hone received the complimentary vote OF
the Republican members of the Legislature
for United States Senator his name Las
scarcely appeared IN the public prints
That ''enpty honor" seems to have assign
ed him to obscurity.--LyncA. Virgiuian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11
While the farmers wheat has been fallin

from 81. 30 to 70 cents on account of COM
petition with the cheap labor of India, q
tariff of from 40 to 524 per cent on steel
wire rods has forced him to pay double
price for the material of which the Wash
burn & Moon patent monopoly manufac-
lures his wire fences. And while the farm
er is taxed thus on everything he buys fol-
farm use, the protection policy now in force
compels him to ship his produce in foreign
vessels, which come ack, loadsd with
cheap foreign laborers for the protected
manufactures. The granger who Is pleased
with that sort of protection must be very
poor calculator.-H. Louis Post Dispatch
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

SALE OF VALUABLE PARASITIC several
farms advertised by Mr.. Alex. F. Robertson.
Commissioner, to be sold at auction valu-
able and well located In the heart OF the lower
Middle River Valley. Persons desiring to
purchase in that highly-favored section OF
Augusta county, will doubtless embrace this
opportunity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

That the Republican party regards the
Presidents views on the tariff as uuanswer-
able, is apparent from the fact that they
denounce it as free trade doctrine, while
there is nothing like free trade in it,
Rushvills (Ind.) Jacksonian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

Sund0y-School Supplies!

Singing Books, Reward Cards
Glass Books, Secretary's and Librarians
Books, Bibles and Testaments.
WARDEN q CO.,
Sttaunon, Va,
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Now York Livestock Market, Jan. o.

Beeves-Receipts today were 81 carloads for
the market 81 carloads for slaughterers, and 81
carloads for export. The market was firm and
active at full ties: ordinary to good Steers sold
at 25aS5 30 per 100 lbs, prime do. at S. As, and
Bulls and dry Cows at 2 40as3 Is per 100 lbs.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1850; market dull
and easier for Lambs, and steady for sheep:
sales of ordinary to extra Sheep at 4aS6 per leo
lbs and Lambs sass 70 per 100 abs. Hogs
Receipts ii 400: dull and nearly nominal for
live Hogs and Pigs at 3OaS5 70 per 100 lbs.
Philadelphia livestock Market
Jan.9.
Cattle-Receipts 1906 scarce and higher; ex-
ira at 53za6 cts. good 514a515 cts, medium 412a5
| cts, com mon 4a4l4 cts per ID. Sheep-Receipts
5000; active and &c higher: extra sheep OF cts,
| good 5A54 cts; medium 4a4l4 cts, and common
| 3As4 at cfs per Id. Lambs 313a7 cts per ID. Hogs
| Receipts 600; market active; Western extra
81 cts, good 6a619 cts. common State 714a731 cts
| per 100 lbs.
Richmond livestock Market, Jan. 8.
| Receipts: 4O6 head cattle, 50 sheep 6S2 hogs,
| Sales 3O2 head cattle, SO sheep, 682 hogs.
/ Prices
| Cauie-Best. 4a41lc. gross; medium to good,
S14a33lc. gross; coma to lair. 211SaSc. gross.
| She-p-5l4a 5o gross.
| Hogs-6.714c net.
| Bulls-2l4a3c gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

Old papers for sale cheap at the Spectator Of
fee. They are useful for many purposes In
every family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

Bisque Ware, Bronze and Tinted Glass Man
tel Ornaments at
CHILDS' Drug Store.
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Monument to the confederate Dead.


The cornerstone for the monument to be
erected in memory of the Confed crate dead was
laid On ths summit of the beautiful grounds in
Thornrose Cemetery in June 1885. Since that
time. The Augusta Memorial Association
through It's committee in charge Of the matter,
have secured additional funds. the ladies of
Staunton and the County last year making a
valuable contribution for the purpose, and at a
meeting of the Committee on the 5th instant
steps were taken which, 1t is hoped, will insure
the completion of the design, If possible. by
next memorial day in June Messrs. Jed
Hotchkiss, ]. G. Marquis, and W. l.. Olivier
were appointed a subcommittee to procure a
suitable design for the monument, and. If pos
sible, have it erected in time to be unveiled at
the annual Offering of tribute in June to the
memory OF those who bore arms in defence Of
their country, who are buried in Thornrose
and in this section of the Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

Cant DO WITHOUT Tits OF NO USE TO
TRY."-A subscriber, who tried for a while to
do without the SPECTATOR. in a letter enclos-
Ing the money for a renewal of his subscrip-
| ion, says -
II can't do a0fthoad it. It's no use to try" His
is The experience of many others who have for
while tried to do without it." They soon
ma that tits of NO use to try" and they
remit Tor renewal of their subscription. They
soon find that there is no economy in curtail-
ing expenses in that way. as the small sum
thus invested pays them many fold more than
ike sum invested in any other way. It
yields good profit every week throughout the
year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

so BELOW ZERe.-Bslgrade, Montana,
Jan. S.-The thermometer registered SO de-
grees below zero here yesterday morning
the coolest since 1865. Stock is suffering
severely, aud should the present cold snap
continue losses will be heavy. All freights
are abandoned, Passenger trains going
west are from "a to SO hours late.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

LANTERN are now in demand, the Buck
eye and Waterbury are to be had at
CHILD's Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

In the U. s. Senate, Senator Vest. OF
Mo-, made vigorous speech in opposition
to the Blair Bill, and Senator Brown in
favor of the repeal of the Internal Revenue
laws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11
SToNEwALL BRIGADE BAND INVITED

SToNEwALL BRIGADE BAND INVITED TO
R1CHMoND.-Mr. F. w. Webb, the Director OF
the Stonewall Brigade Band, is IN receipt of an
urgent and f1attering Invitation from the
Monument Association of Richmond, for the
Band to take part in a grand concert to be
given in Mozart Hall in that city, on Tuesday
night, the 3lst, to start the fund for the monu
ment to the Confederate dead. We should be
greatly pleased to have our fine band appear
before Richmond audience. rs they would
not only do credit to themselves, but reflect
credit upon their city, and we hope that they
will be able to accept the invitation.
THE WEATHER.-Last Saturday and Sunday
the weather was unusually warm for this
season of the year. The mercury registered
from IS to 20 degrees. On Monday snow fell
the greater part of the day making the walk
ing very bad, as the snow melted as it fell on
the pavements and ground. The temperature
was above freezing all day. 1t was freezing
only in the upper currents of air.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

A Really Rich Entertainment.

COLGATE'S PERFUMES and SOAPS, the
best aud cheapest. Call and see our stock.
CHILD'S Drug Store.
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THE BALTIMORE WEEKLY sun,
NE DOLLAR A YEAR
A. s. ABEL & CO., PUBLISHERS,
BALTIMORE.

A. S. ABFLL, GEORGE W. ABELI.
EDWIN f. ABEL, WALTER r. ABELI
The BALTIMORE WEEKLY SUN continues to
preserve its position, MANNED for many
years. as model Family Newspaper. During
the past year, in order to accom- no ods te the
great variety of matter seek ing admission TO
Its columns. it has been found necessary to is
sue supp ement almost every week present.
inga home newspaper unequaied for freshness
and variety. Its literary features are selected
with discriminating taste and with special rer-
erepce to the entertainment and instruction
of the amily circle. Its agricultural and vet
Urinary Departments, edited by specials 6,
have neen of great value to the farmer while
Its fashion article household reel pes, ETC. have
continued to be a source of weekly interest
and instruction to ladies. The latest news up
to nour OF publication is given in its cor, es-
pondence and geographic dispatches while its
editorials. besides discussing current events in
an impartial spirit, afford mucn wholesome
advice snd suggestion on social. economic and
other topics. The proceedings OF Congress the
Marylanu and other Legislatures the Nation-
al Political Conventions and the Presidential
and Congressional elections are among the
important features that will be promptly and
copiously presented in Its columns during
1888,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

JOHN f. LIvICK SERIOUSLY HURT BY A
RUNAWAY HoRsE.-Yes erday about II O'Clock
Mr.. John F. Livick, son of the late Andrew
Livick, who resides with his widowed mother
near Churchville, drove his horse drawing a
jersey with turkeys up to the c. & o. Depot for
the purpose of shipping the turkeys. The
horse became frightened. and dashed off to
Augusta street, which he followed but few
yards before breaking the harness and shafts,
throwing Mr. Livck with force upon the paved
street. His head was very much bruised, and
there were severe wounds about the hips. He
was taken into the sioreroom of Mr.. G. Barga-
min and DR.. II. NJ Patterson was called, who
repdered medical attention, and prepared him
to be removed ; his brother, Mr.. Peter Livick.
who resides at the upper end of Beverley
street, taxing him to his house.
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ATTENTION PUBLIC SCHOOL TEAcHERs.-The
Augusta Teachers Association will hold a
meeting at the County superintendent Of
flee in Staunton on Saturday, the 2lst instant t,
at IL A. NJ. A full meeting is desired.
NJ. w. BUCHER,
SAM'L NJ. WOODS, President,
Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-01-11

ANDREss's CARNIVAL OF NOVELTIES AND
TRAINED ANIMAL SHoWs.-All who witness
ed the wonderful performances in the shows
of Address on Monday and Tuesday nights
were not only pleased but delighted-the most
sanguine expectations being more than real
lied. Another exhibition will be given to.
night. and also matinee this afternoon, and
we can confidently assure cur citizens that
they will be more than pleased with the enter
ta1nments given. We have not the space to
describe the various and varied features of
these wonderful exhibitions as we should like
TO DO, and hence must content ourselves with
speak ing very briefly in general terms of COM
mendaUion, and would advise all who wish to
enjoy really good entertainment not to fail
to avail themselves of this opportunity. They
deserve not only full but a packed house -
Go and see and you will exolaim, as did the
Queen of Sheba, that the half had not been
told you. Our readers know that 1t is not our
wont to indulge in hyperbo1e, bat to "speak
the words of truth and soberness." Seeing is
believing" II you wish to believe, go and
see.