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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11
Staunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
24onnfnn We Anrf1 10fh 1870


Staunton. Va. April 10th. 1888.
AS bearing upon trade matters, we note as
follows:-Mr. Claus sprecklss. the Sugar King
OF the Pacific Coast. has finally determined to
locate his Eastern Sugar refinery in PhiladeI-
phia. He has procured ten acres Of land hav-
ing three wharves, so feet wide and $50 feet long
fronting on the Delaware river, and 1850 on
Reed Street. The depth Of water is good, and
railroad facilities excellent. Associated with
him are several well-knswn Philadelphians
The capital Is s., 000S3 600 900 for the plant
The capacity Of the refinery is placed at 1000
barrels or 2,OO0,0 900 pounds per day. The esti-
mated annual outfit is:valued at $50, 900. 600.
The operations OF this great establishment
will be Independent Of the Sugar Trust.
The wool-trade ia generally dull. particularly
80 in Boston. controlling market.
Under the effect Of the restoration of trans
portation facilities. general trade has largely
improved in the cities where business was
paralyzed in consequence OF strikes on rail-
roads.
Bradstreet's thus sums up the wheat situa-
ton: With nearly 70, 0OO, 900 bushels in eleva-
tors and warehouses out of farmers hands
March 3lst both coasts, and average export of
about 2.0O0.0 900 bushels each week the outlook is
for about rs 600 0O0 bushels wheat to be exported
between April LIST, and July LIST. Wheat for
food, seed, etc. for three months would prob.
bly, bring the total for home consumption and
export, April LIST to July Ist,iup tol1l4 100000
bushels. a quantity in all probability less than
the total remaining in farmers hands on the
lst instant.
The state of the weather and condition of
crops are always assoclatedw with trade matters.
Last week gave US delightful Spring weather
with very perceptible effects on the growing
crops of grain and grass. The wheat in this
section has stood the season well. and is COM
ing out of winter quarters in excellent condi-
ton. Under the mild days referred to. fruit
trees commenced to bloom. and the delayed
sowing of oats well rounded up.
Colder weather, with the sun obscured, was ]
Monday night by chilling rain. CIV
ing setback to blooming nature and general
farm and garden. work.
Our price current is not materially changed
in any particular since last week, and trade is
not very brisk.
Butter and eggs are not in as full supply as
desired by dealers. The first Is in good re-
quest.
THE quotations are wholesale. noretail,
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Mr.. JOSEPH e. RoLLINs-From 1861 to 1865
almost every man liable to military service
was called away FROM his pursuits to engage
in the primary duty he owed to his country.
Sprightly youths not so liable, were eagerly
sought for to take the places vacated by
men. In the knowledge of the writer of this
article. and for his business, one of superior
qualifications was obtained, and from that day
forward it has been sincere pleasure to refer
to Joseph E. Rollins, who has carved his own
way, and has long been a settled, active and
affable business man of Staunton. For twenty
years an efficient and honored officer of the
National Valley Bank, he voluntarily retires
from that position to engage in active CONNER
cial pursuits. He has accepted a liberal offer
to become associated in the management of
The William r. Tyree Company, wholesale
house in teas, drugs, tobacco and cigars, of this
city. He lays down the duties and response.
bilities of the one position to assume those of
the other, and all who know him bear to him
much goodwill. and those who have known
him from his early youth to his matured man
hood will not forget that he has well sustained
through afterlife the good impression all
formed of him for the intelligence and spirit
displayed as youth discharging mans SER
vice in a BUSINESS of many complicated de-
tails,
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.CHIMEs OF NORMANDY,

On Thursday and Friday nights last, large
audiences were assembled at our City Opera
House. to witness the rendering of the "Chimes
of Normandy" by our Dramatic and Operatic
Association. 1t lisa beautiful and somewhat
difficult opera. From the success with which
the "Sorcerer" was rendered sometime since
our expectations were naturally high; yet they
were more than realized. One could but no.
tice the great improvement in many respects
upon the "Sorcerer." The.music, acting, cos.
TUNES, all, showed marked advance. In
short. the performance far exceeded our most
sanguine expectations. To the lover of music
there were many strains of charming melody
delicately suited to convey the varying tints of
light and shadow in the play that could not
fail to bring real pleasure. To those of US that
are not SO highly favored as to be able to per-
ceive the subtle alliance Of the varying pulse
Of music to the heart-throbs. there was yet
enough to arouse and sustain lively interest
As we looked and listened. our eyes and ears
conveyed none but pleasing sensations.
The following is the cast of characters
Serpolette Soprano )........Niss Kate McGufin.
Gertrude. ..-...Mrs F. B. Berkeley
Manette. ......Miss Fannie Tams.
Henri Marc. Of Cornevilie, (Baritone) A. Jaffe
Jean Grenichsux (Tenor) ....-..-.-...C. L. Cooke
Gasparsdi, 3 Miser tBass).. IA. Hoyelle.
Ihe Ba1l1r (Bass) 49,. Frank Yates
Notary (Baritone). ......-J. T. Lightner.
Owing to want of space, it Is impossible to
give the attention to the several characters that
they deserve. Suffice it to say, that each of
them rendered well-remarkably weil-the
part assigned Talent of high order was
manifested, and an exactness of stage move
ment. and comprehension of stage effect
seldom seen among amateurs.
The chorus sustained well its share of the
performance. This deserves especial credit, for
it is an extremely difficult matter for such a
number to become SO well drilled, especially
So since many could not be present at the re.
hearsals.
The costumes were beautiful. costly and well
suited to characterize the gay and sparkling
French, among whom the plot was located.
All in all, the occasion was one of gratifsa-
ton to all concerned to the amateurs, for they
saw their work duly appreciated to the large
audience present, for they spent evenings Of
real en- joyment.
Tia music furnished by Prot. Eisenburg and
his pupil. Miss Mabel Tinsley. maintained its
former high standing. Mr.. G. L. Cooke Is due
much for his management OF this lal ge troupe
Mrs Berkeley and Mrs. Hammond deserve es-
pecial credit for the way in which they trained
the female chorus; and Messrs Hovelle and
Jaffe for their skill shown in general stage
management.
Long may our amateur club remain intact
to furnish us such charming entertainment is.
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THE WEEKLY EVENING PosT.-The New
York EUe1aing Post will begin. on the third Of
May, to issue weekly edition, having fer Its
principal aim the promotion of Revenue Re.
form, which has become the paramount issue
in national politics. The existence of an actual
surplus in the Treasury estimated to reach
sl4O 100000 the Both of June, 1888, and the fur
ther increase thereof under present laws, are q
menace to all business interests. and a direct
incentive to wastefulness and corruption in the
appropriations of public money. The attention
of the people having been strongly drawn to
this subject by the President in his last annual
message. the need Of Information and popular
enlightenment on questions of revenue and
taxation has been increasingly felt in all parts
of the country.
1t is the intention of the management to
make a frst-cass weekly newspaper of IL
pages. Subscription price 81 per year. A free
copy of the first number will be mailed any
where on request. Send address on a postal
card to The Evening Post, New York.
oasted Coffee C G, Wheat's for zoe per ID,
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The Danger Before Us.

We have already alluded to the impor-
lance of housekeepers paying more attention
to the kind of baking powder used in leaven-
ing their bread. This is a matter to which we
cannot draw attention too often, because 1t is
something which involves the most serious
consequences to the general body of mankind.
Temperance apostles tell us-and there is am
pie foundation for the statement-that thereis
disease, both moral and ply steal, in the in
toxicating cup; and in the same way there is
disease, slow perhaps, but certain in the linn
and alum lsavening agents employedin many
of the homes on this continent.
No punishment is too severe for those man
ufacturers who place these poisonous alum
and lime baking powders before the public
with the assurance that they are pure and
wholesome articles. In the belief of the truth
OF such statements such baking powders are
largely used in the preparation of food and in
this way the poisonous ingredients are taken
into the system without suspicion of their
presense. By and by come spells of headache,
distress in the stomach, loss of appetite, fiut-
tering of the heart; the child is seized with an
apparently causeless cough, The coating of the
stomach is destroyed. perhaps; one of the vital
organs is rendered almost useless; the kidneys
are attacked with Bright's disease. The health
of the child is irreparably broken down; the
adult becomes chronic invalid. These are the
doings of the modern cheap baking powders
that are composed of lime and alum, or that
contain sulphuric or phosphate acids.
In view Of these facts surely all housewives
should exercise the care that is, we know now
exercised by some in the selection OF a proper
brand OF baking powder. She who does not do
so, whether the neglect is the result of igno-
rance or recklessness, cannot free herself from
the responsibility of the health, perhaps life,
thereby endangered, No housewife need be
ignorant of the quality and composition of the
article which she uses TO leaven her bread, bis
cult and cake. The official reports of the gov
eminent chemists. who are certainly unpreju-
diced. have been published and show very
clearly the quality and strength of all the
baking powders in the market, The Royal
Baking Powder. which Is accessible at every
hand. is reported absolutely free from lime, al
UNI, phosphate acid, or any injurious ingredi-
emit. 1t is further stated by the most eminent
authorities on food hygiene that food leaven-
ed with it is more wholesome than when rails
ed by any other method. Its use is therefore
to be commended. 1t is to be regretted that no
other baking powder, when there are so many
In the market, some of which will find their
way into use is frse from all these substances.
The official analysis assure us. however, that
UNI. The housekeeper who regards the health
of her loved ones should not only order the
Royal, but make personal examination to be
sure that no other brand is sent her in its place.
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4
The annual session of Lexington Prssbytery
convened yesterday at Tinkling Spring
church in this county. At called session
OF that body recently held in this city to con.
slider the application OF the Wytheville church
in the Abingdon Presbytery for the pastoral
services of the Rev. F. ]. Brooke of the Clarks-
burg church. West Va, in the bounds of Lex
ington Presbytery, the application was declin
ed. 1t is now stated that the Wytheville
church will renew the application at the pres.
| emit session.
The fiscal year of the churches in Lexington
Presbytery closed on the slst March. Follow
Ing are some of the statistics of the two Pres
byterian churches in this city. or the First
Church these are:-
Total number of communicantk5l3. Receiv-
ed during the year. 20 by examination and 81 by
certificate. Infant baptisms. s.
FUNDS for congregational and general
church purposes were collected as follsws:-
For congregational, Including Pastors salary.
miscellaneous, and 1881 IS for Union Theolo-
gical Seminary, s6247.9l.
Sustentation. sl.245.6O; Evangelistic, s27S.O2;
invalid fund, sl54 65 Foreign missions. 81 1874. 80.
Education, sSOS.7S; Publication. $l26.75; Tusca.
loosa Institute. 1884; PresbyGerial, sS0-in all
S9,767.82. Sabbath School teachers 2s; Scholars,
$780,
The Second Church has las communi-
cants, of which 80 were received during the
past year.
Teachers and Sabbath School scholars SO.
S3.6lS4 were contributed for all purposes.
An excellent manse was purchased at q cost
OF $500, on which $500 has been paid. The
balance of Indebtedness on tn at account is in
good manageable,shape and well provided for.
The old debt on the church of 81 .25l5l was en-
tirely paid off. All amounts to the various
funds for general church purposes were paid,
and the congregation is entirely free of all
debt save the balance due ONT the manse.
The Lutheran congre cation last Sabbath ex-
pressed desire to build new church edifice
higher up town by agreed ng to a sale of their
present church building. If the sale can be
effected, they will build on Lewis street near
ly opposite the Methodist Episcopal Church
South.
1t is thought that the site occupied by the
Lutheran church, corner sof Main and Water
streets, will be better location for the build
ing which the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton are preparing to erect, than the one at
present in view at corner of Main and Lewis
streets. As yet no action has been taken by
the management of the Y. M. G. A. If this
change is effected, which appears mutually
desirable to the two bodies interested two ele.
CANT structures will soon be added to our reli-
gfous cdifices, which will be Ornamental to
that highly favored part of the city
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Call for Prohibitioa Convention.

The State Executive Committee of the Pro-
hibition Party of Virginia has called a Con
vention to be held at Roanoke City, on Thurs.
day. May Srd. 1888. at 10 A. M, for the purpose
ofselecting delegates to represent Virginia in
the National Prohibition Convention to be
held May SOth. 1888, in Indiana polls, Ind. Also
to nominate an Electoral Ticket and transac,
other important business.
Under the plan of organization each Magis.
terial District in each county and each ware
of the cities. is entitled to one delegate
The call states that "as soon as delegates ar,
appointed. their names and post-off1ce address
should be sent at once to Jas. W.Newton, Sec
and Treas, Staunton, Va.'
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Don't Let 1t Escape, 1t May be Your
Tuur

With well known regu larity the 2l5th Month
ly Grand Quarterly drawing ofThe Louisiana
State Lottery took place at New Orleans on
March l3th 1885, under the usual supervision
of Gen'ls G. T. Beauregard of La, and Jubal A.
Early of Virginia. No. $40 drew the first
grand prize of 100000. 1t was sold in TWEEN
tieths at 81 each. sent to NJ. A. Dauphin, New
Orleans, Louis lana. and was paid one to Fred
HOfer, Taylor Ridge, Illinois; one to E. n.
Woodson, 1925 Main st. Lynchburg, Virginia;
one to Bank ofCommerce of st. Louis, Missouri
one to depositor. through Wells, Fargo & Co.,
San Francisco, California; one to B. A. Lord,
Emporium. Pennsylvania; one to John Muir
ply, Seneca, Illinois; one to 1. N. Woodcox.
Sidney. Ohio; one to w. I. Ridgway. 142 Sixth
Ave-. New York; one through the American
Exchange Natl Bank of New York; one
through the First NATL Bank OF Helena, Ar
kansas;ione to L. D. Morelock, Ill Olive St.,
Evansville. Indiana; one to parties at Peters
burg, Virginia, through Southern Express Co.;
one to M. F. Mock and Frank B. GODDARD Alb
Genesee ST., East Saginaw. Michigan; one to
Fred Bressler, 1923 Locust st., St. Louis,
Missouri; ETC., etc. No. COSTS drew second
prize of $780, 900 also sold in fractional parts in
like manner at 81 each; two paid to G. T. o.
Smith, Maniton Springs. Colorado; two to
louisiana NATL Bank, New Orleans, for de-
position; two to Il deposition. through Wells,
Fargo & Co., San Francisco, California; two te
B. Kirk Seneca Falls; New York; one to Max
Haefner, 176 Greenw ich, st., New York; one to
New Orleans NATL Bank for a depositor; one
to Natl Exchange Bank of Dallas, Texas, ETC..
ETC. No. 50, ia drew third prize of $50 900, sold
likewise in fractional parts; one to Ernest
Thiemer. 81 Oliver ST., Cleveland, Ohio; one to
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

NOT FOR SHERMAN.-The Hon. VIM. q.
West, a leading Ohio republican, and once
the nominee of his party for Governor, is
not for Sherman. He is out in long let
ter, in which he scouts the ''favorite son"
idea, and takes strong ground in favor of
the nomination of Mr.. Blaine or any other
republican who may be. stronger than Mr..
Sherman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

THE THREE HOTTEST DAYS IN ISSS.-Ih his
article on "Where to Spend the Summer" in
Scribaer's for April. Gen. Greedy, chief signal
officer, makes prophecy as to the hottest days
in the year 1888. The Detroit Journal. taking
the matter up, has offered prize of $500 to the
person guessing correctly. before June LIST. what
the days will be. Gen. Greedy Immediately
telegraphed his guess to the paper, in accord
with his reasons in Scribner's for April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

LUsUs NATURE-A CHICKEN WITH FOUR
LEGs-Mr. John M. Daniel, Of the firm OF
Daniel & Co.. near the post-offlce. has quite
curiosity in the freaks of nature. He has
small chicken preserved in alcohol which has
four legs-two in front and two behind like
quadrupeds-which may be seen at the store
of Daniel g. Co. We have seen chickens that
had four legs, with two only partially devel-
oped, and all located behind, but we had never
seen before case like this in which all the
legs are equally developed and located, like
those of quadruped, two before and two
hRhind
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

For three weeks l was suffering from
severe cold in my head, accompanied by pain
in the temples, L tried some of the many ca.
tarrh remedies without any relief. Ely's
Cream Balm was recommended to me. After
only six applications of the Balm every trace
Of my cold was removed.-Henry q. Clark, LIST
Division New York Appraisers Office.
was troubled with catarrh in my head to
an annoying extent for three years. After US
ing one bottle of Ely's Cream Balm was en-
tirely cured.-Wm. }. Cline, Victor. N. Y.
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,oMm1ss1oNrp op prvrN,,,

respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of Commissioner Of
the Revenue for the city of Staunton DURING
my term of office, have done all in nv power
to protect the interests of the city and protect
the individual rights of citizens. In asking INV
fellow citizens to return me to office, pledge
the same ndelfty 10 duty as have endeavored
to render in the past.
mar tide IT. J. CRowDER
We are authorized to announce WH.GOODE
for the office OF Commissioner OF Revenue for
the city OF Staunton. feb 29-tde
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Commissioner OF the Revenue for the CITY
OF Staunton. ~. W. Ably.
feb 29-tde. IN
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.


10 me Voters Of the City of Sta,tnton
| respectfully announce myself a candidate
ior Mayor az the ensuing city election.
Nn"i ~ anu w. Q. STRAUGHAN.
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Mayor of the City of Staunton.
marl4-tde SAMUEL. q sxvrrzrn
We are authorized to announce A. H.FrTITZ
for Mayor of the city of Staunton,
feb 29-tde.
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Syrup of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the most
easily taken, and the most effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
costiye; to dispel headaches. colds and fevers
to cure habitual constipation, indigestion
piles, etc. Manufactured only by the Califor-
mia Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal.
For Sale by w. M. Allen & Bro. Staunton, Va
feb. l5-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

AS well as the most defective method OF dis
polling headaches, colds and fevers, or cleans
ing the system, is by taking few doses OF the
pleasant California liquid fruit remedy. Syrup
of Figs. mar 2l-lm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

We invite attention to the advertisements
lorAcontracts to build al bridge over Middle
river and to erect a new Presbyterian church
at Bethel according to.the plans and specifca-
lions prepared by G. G. Bruce. Civil Engineer
and Architect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Crushed Bone, Oyster Shells and Imperial
Egg Food are very necessary for laying hens.
They will produce double the quantity Of eggs
and keep fowls healthy. Try them. To be had
at CHILD's Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

STAUNToN AND PARKERsBURG TURNPIKE
The contract for keeping up the Stanton and
Parkersburg Turnpike for two years has been
awarded to Messrs. Bird and Crowley at the
sum OF $12 per mile.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Chantilla and Spanish Guipore, Flouncings
with Lace Edge to match, all prices, at
JJSHIRKEY'S,
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CITY SERGEANT

To The Voters of the City of Staunton:
1 hereby respectfully announce myself can
didate for the office of City Sergeant, and
earnestly ask the support OF my fellow citi-
zens, and promise, II elected. q faithful dis
charge of the dnties. LOGAN TURNER
mar. tide
respectfully announce myself q candidate
for reelection to the Office of City Sergeant for
return thanks Or the many kindnesses of nv
fellow-c1t1zens In the past, and solicit their
support In the approaching election.
mar side w. d. RUNNELs,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

The Baldwin District Fair will be held on
the 25th. 10Th, 9th and 18th of September this
year which is earlier In year than formerly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Ladies', remember ]. ]. Shirley makes
speciality of DRESS NOVELTIES. Don't fail
to see his stock before purchasing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

HORSE B I L L s.-The place to have horse
bills printed in the best style is at the SPEcTA-
or office.
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GINGHAMs. GINGHAMs. the largest stock
in the Valley, from 10 to so cents yard. Don't
fail to see them, at ]. ]. SHIRKHY'S.
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REM mber that all voters of the city should
be registered anew. The registration begins
on the 10th, and will close on the 9th inst.
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Yesterday-Tuesday-w an April day with
many more tears than smiles, After raining
more or less throughout the day, the skies
cleared up in the evening and the stars at
night looked as If they had been re-burnished.
Satteens, French and American, in great
variety at J.J.SHIRKEY'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

The Best Goods, the Latest Novelties at
the closest cash prices can be found at J. J.
Shirkey's. Don't fail to call and see him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

81 PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COM
POUNDED night or day at
CHILDS, Drug Store.
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The best Chilled Pillow on the market for sale
by Baker & Brown.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

A gentleman living near Rappahannock
Station is the father of six consecutive pairs
of twins, all living.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-11

Will you paint this season Before buying
look at ready-mixed paint at CHILD's Drug
Store.
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SILKS, SILKS. Black and Colored, at all
prices, at J,J.SHIRKEY'S.