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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At meeting Of the officers and teachers OF
the Virginia Institution for the Education Oh
the Deaf and Dumb and Of the Blind held on
Friday. February the 10th, 1888. the following
Preamble and Resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas God, the Ruler Of all things in heay-
en- and In earth, has by an act OF 1nscrqIapls
Providence, removed from our midst. d Dt e. =
teacher. and a companion and friend IN Inc
social circle
Therefore, Be it resolved that, while we de-
sire to bow with humble resignation 70 tns
will of Infinite Wisdom, we yet deem IL pc
coming in US to make public declaration OF
sudden and unexpecied rupture OF the varied
and close relations we have for long series
Of years. held to our deceased companion.
Kesolved,-That in our opinions watching
him as we have done from the time of his
maturing into manhood to this. the occasion
OF sudden severing of all his earthly Ties. anu
1t appearing to our human view that ne mas
been taken in the prime of his usefulness ana
fitness for his work, this Institution mas
lost a worthy officer. an active and asslduous
teacher, as also a sympathiZing and rellaDie
friend, and the body of Deaf-mutes in Virginia
a counsellor whose place may not De more
than filled.
Resolved,-That we extend heartily to the
bereaved family and to the large circle OF rela,
tfves and frlends our sincere sympathy ana
ton. and trust. that the Holy Spirit may man
fest himself 10 each OF them. as He Is TO eacn
one of us, in every time of difficulty and dark
ness, the teacher who surely can and alone can
point the an ious human spirit to the assured
wisdom of God in all His acts.
Resolved,-That In testimony of the regard
we entertain for the deceased, we shall wear
the usual badge of mourning for thirty days,
Resolved,-That copy of this Testimonial
be supplied to the family of the deceased.
Resolved,-That the Papers of the City OF
Stanton and of the State at large. both secular
and religious be and hereby are requested TO
publish this Tribute of esteem from the daily
associates of the deceased.
Al. TURNER, Chairman,
Guilford D. Euritt, Secretary.
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We are very sorry to announce the sad fac
that Mr.. A. M. Jordan, a very highly esteemed
citizen of this place, was paralyzed on last
Thursday morning, and at this writing he is
in very precarious condition. The afflicted
and family have the sympathy of all.
Miss Polly Dunlap, an aged lady, died o.
pneumonia at the residence of Mr.. Jacob Gale
near here on Thursday last.
Mr.. John Garrison a former resident of this
vicinity, died of measles last week at his home
near Raphine
Miss Jennie Fox, living near here, is very Ill
and no hopes are entertained of her recovery
The measles have made their appearance in
this vicinity.
Since writing the above we are informed
that Mr.. Jordan is resting something easier
He is the father of our County School Superin-
tendent, and gentleman very highly esteem
ed by all who know him. We trust he may
recover.
John II. Doueherty, of Coshocton, Ohio, is
visiting his uncle, Mr.. ]. B. Fauver, in this
place. He expects to return about March Isl
to his work at Coshocton.
Quite turmoil was CT Gated last week by
some fellow writing quizzies to parties here
This is very bad, sneaking way to take re.
venge or tell q man what he is.
Mrs. Ella Mish had the misfortune to lose 9
very valuable mule last week from lock jaw
caused by a nail pick ed up while he was bare
footed. The nail was extracted, but lock jaw
followed.
Rev. v. R. Stickley held communion services
at Trinity Church on Sunday last. He leaves
next week for his new charge at Waynesboro'
Rev. Mir. Miller, of Roanoke, will take charge
here first Sunday in March. He is said to be
fine speaker and able minister. He wal
graduated at Roanoke College with higf
honors
MIR. VIM Hemp is erecting saw-mill ant
grist-mill here to be run by steam. 1t will b'
great convenience, and is something lont
needed here We wish the enterprise success
Mr.. Doom, one of our village blacKsmiths
will move to Staunton next week, so we hear
More anon.
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Letter FROM the University of Va.
UNIVERSITY OF VA, Feb. IS.

UNIVERSITY OF VA, rep. 10.
Editor of Spectator:-Believing that you
Will lind an interest in the perusal of brief
communication from this classic institution
intending to furnish you with the naodus
operdndi of the intellectual features which
distinguish the University, am prompted
to lHdite you short article indicating the
same, and showing the great advantages Of
this renowned seat of learning. The great
benefit to be derived from a course of in
struction here, is being made known
throughout our country, as indicated by
the increased number of students on the
roll for the present session. In
addition to the beautiful and healthful sec
ton IN which the institution is located, and
the numerous external advantages offered,
we are blessed with one of the ablest corps
of instructors to be found in our country,
manifesting, as they do, a spirit of devoted
interest in the progress of their students, and
bringing into active exercise vast experience
10 their profession, most profound power of
thought, and most extensive and compre-
hensive knowledge of the subjects included
in their respective departments. Would
seu wish opportunities of general culture
and literary advancement, the University
presents the means for the attainment of
your. object. Would you desire to become
q specialist in the department of languages,
literature, or the sciences, this institution
offers yod every advantage. Would you
choose to have that mathematical knowl-
edge leading to the degrees of G. E., and
M. e. Civil aud Mining Engineering) no
College nor any University possesses better
facilities for the accomplishment of your
desire. Would you acquire that knowledge
requisite for the practice of the Chemist,
the Professors of Chemistry and the we'll
arranged laboratories, meet every require
ment for such profession.
Or does the fiery ambition within you
urge you to become "disciple of Black
stone" and thus be prepared to expound
the laws of civilization, the reputation of
the department of law here warrants the
assertion that this is pre- eminently the law
school of the country. Does, finally, your
philanthropic spirit lead you to follow the
path of Ksculapius, and thus devote your
life to the alienation of pain and suffering,
the University of Virginia opens to you an
avenue of knowledge which must cause you |
to attain great success in your profession. |
In short, let the young man, whatever be |
bis bias for the professions pass |
through course Of instruction here, and |
there will come time when, fully repaid |
fer his efforts, he will return thanks to |
those through whose influence he was in |
duced to avail himself of the advantages
and congratulate himself upon the
title of graduate of the University of Viz
ginia. JNo. W. TINsLEY..
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hit. Vernon, ILL.,, Destroyed by Cyclone.

FIRE ADDS HORROR TO THE DISASTER
1t seams that the West is not exempt
from destructive cyclones even in the win.
ter season.
A special to the Daily News from Evans
vile, Ind, says: A cyclone struck Mount
Vernon, ILL.,, at AS Sunday from the
northwest, sweeping around in half cir
Gle, and leveling half the town. The re-
mainder of the place caught fire, aud, as
there was strong wind blowing, the flames
soon got beyond the control of the fire de-
partment. Above the roar of the wind
could be heard tie shrieks and groans of
the dying. Bodies half buried in debris
could be seen on every hand.
A Centralia (1lls.) special to the Daily
News says two-thirds of Mount Vernon was
wiped out. Besides the people killed out
right many were injured. In response to
the calls for aid twenty members of the
Centralia FIRE department, four physicians
and number of leading citizens left that
night for the scene.
EVANSVILLE, IND, Feb. 1S.--News Of
the cyclone at Mt. Vernon, Ills, is fragment
airy. The cyclons struck the town about
half past four, and did terrible damage
So far as learned ~ dead have been taken
from the ruins and over 200 injured. The
town is on fire in several places.
The damage is principally in the northerr
part and on the courthouse square. The
mayor telegraphed here for sid. One fire
engine and two hose reels were sent with
| firelnen to work them, also nine physicians
and twenty. five citizens, including news
paper reporters.
CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-A special to the daily
Neacs from Centralis Illinois, says the fire.
men sent to Mt. Vernon returned this
morning and report thirty-six found dead
up to O'Clock this morning, and great
many more wounded. The cyclone struck
there at 4:54 yesterday afternoon. The
| Supreme Court building roof is gone, the
Circuit Court building is levelled, and the
main business portion and churches are all
destroyed. The fires are all extinguished.
CHICAGO, Feb. 20-The Tinses's 4. M.
bulletin from Mt. Vernon says: The fires
are now under control and guards are on
duty over the goods. Nothing that the
limited resources at hand could provide has
been neglected. An unearthly quiet is over
the place, and only the occasional groans
of the dying and the broad track made de-
solate by the cyclone tell of the terrible
catastrophe.
LATER.-Three hundred residences and
business houses were destroyed and So per.
sons killed and twice that many injured
eight Or ten of whom it is thought will die
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Squire John Lipps is the man who keeps
the run of the grounding in this section. He
says we are to have an early spring, even If the
sun did shine on the End, because the ground
hog had the measles and could not get out to
see his shadow Green6rier Independent.
Our friend Squire John Lipps has quite an
unanswerable and convincing mode of con
verting the devout believers in the ground
hog sign. When, by the sign. the grounding
should be closely housed in his burrow, Squire
Lipps does not waste time arguing the ques
ton. but just picks up his faithful rifle, goes
out a half mile or more, shoots a ground hog
and, presenting 1t to the believer in the sign
says
There is my argument, or rather conc1u.
sive fact. which proves the sign fallacy."
The believer gives it up and makes an I'M
conditional surrender. and Squire Lipps
chuckles at his triumph. and. when putting
away his faithful rifle. pats it affectionately
with the remark that it can furnish an argu-
ment as convincing as could Chief Justice
Marshall in the meridian of his intellectual
and argumentative powers.
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Try them who may, for any of the ailments
they cure, none fail to bear clear evidence OF
the value of Bakers Bitters. For forty years
or more since he commenced their prepare
tion, Baker, the faithful and true, has main
tanned the high characts OF his rem cs. In
his declining years there will be many pleas
ant and comforting reflections to his mind
and heart, for he has sent abroad to millions a
tonic and cure which is praised by all 70 it's
invigorating and healthful qualities In the
spring. summer and fall, they are especially
valuable to the invalid and the feeble In
health. His great supply depot on Union Hill
in the city of Richmond, can supply all the or.
ders that come from Maine to Mexico, or the
world, including the 'rest humankind, i" whilst
his agents and druggists sell to all who are il
want.
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FIRES AT FINCAsTLE AND ROANOKE CITY,
About noon on last Friday while Mr.. T. NJ
Trener, who lives few miles east of Fin
castle, was on his fafm at work, his recent.
constructed dwelling house took fire and
was consumed with all its contents.
At an early hour on last Saturday in
Roanoke City, the stable and storage-house
Oh Day street belonging to E. II. Stewart
were, with contents, destroyed by fire. Or
account of the axle of the engine breaking
and the hose bursting, after being attach
ed to the fire-plug, the fiIemen could dc
little or nothing toward quenching the
flames. Three horses, two hogs, a fine
phaeton, a stationary engine, and a large
quantity of baled shucks were destroyed
Insurance, $4,000; loss. So, 600 The fire is
supposed to have originated from careless
ness of tramps, who made the second story
of the building sleeping place. This is
the second loss Mr.. Stewart has sustained
by fire in the last eight months.
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panaakeatnY Variety.

] On cold winter mornings pancakes OF all
kinds hold an important place at the preaK-
fast table. The cherished buckwheat cake,
most prominent of all. from Thanksgiving
Day until early spring is seldom absent from
the morning meal in the genuine American
household. When properly made, this Is the
most delicious of all the griddle.cakes, but II
has been against it when made from yeast or
risen over night, that it was difficult 10 make
light and sweet, and that disagreeable ef1ects
frequently followed its eating. 1t is found that
by the use of the Royal Baking Powder to
raise the batter these objections have been en-
tirely overcome, and that buckwheat cakes
are made most delicious food light. sweet, ten
der and perfectly wholesome. and can be eaten
by anyone without the slightest inconven-
fence. Once tested from the following receipt
ne other will be used: Two cups ofbuckwheat;
one cup ofwheat flour, two tablespoons of
Royal Baking Powder. one-half teaspoonful
of salt, all sifted we'll together. Mix with milk
into thin batter and bake at once on hot
griddle.
The pu1est and richest syrup is made by dis
solving sugar in the proportion of three lbs OF
sugar to one pint of water. Many persons pre-
fer the flavor of syrup made of New Orleans
sugar to that made of the white.
Rice griddle cakes are very delicious. The
rice is cooked until perfectly soft, drained dry.
mashed with spoon until the grains are well
broken up. For each cupful of rice take two
eggs. one hesping teaspoonful of Royal Bak-
ing Powder, one-half teaspoonful of salt, and
flour enough to make thin batter.
For hominy cakes take two cupfuls Of cook
ed hominy and crush it with potato-masher
until it is a smooth mass. Add one level tea
spoonful of salt, two teaspoonfuls of Royal
Baking Powder, and one cupful of flour. Stir
together: then add by degrees one quart of
milk. and lastly three well-beaten eggs. B Ike
in thin cakes.
Very delicate and delicious cakes are made
by allowing two teaspoonfuls of Royal Baking
Powder and one half teaspoonful of salt to one
quart of milk and sufficient corn meal, mix
ing all into a smooth, thin batter; no eggs or
butter are used for these. The cakes bake
quickly to a rich deep brown, and are ex-
tremely tender and light.
A very delicious, sweet pancake is made by
taking one pint of sweet milk, four.eggs, two
tablespoonful of powdered sugar, two table
spoonfuls Of melted butter. one teaspoonful of
Royal Baking Powder, and flour enough to
make moderately thin batter. Beat the eggs,
whites and yolks separately, until well
frothed, stir the butter, sugar, and one cupful
of flour, into which the baking-powder has
been mixed, into the yolks then add the milk.
If needed. add more flour. Bake in small
cakes, butter each one as 1t come from the fire,
place four in pile, with very thin layers OF
any kind of sweet jelly between them, and
powdered sugar over the top, They should be
bak ed very IL in and four served to each per-
son.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

ROLL OF HONOR OF BURK's MILL SCHOOL,
The following named pupils of Burk's Mill
School had the highest standing in recitation,
department. and attendance for the school
month, ending February the 18th, 1888, viz:
Principals Department: Bertha Hanger, Hat
tie Tutwiler, Norman Campbell, Robert Smith,
George Pace, Howard Tutwiler, Stella Rue
bush. Guy Linn Homer Parker. Samuel Byers,
Jr, and Rebacca White.
Primary Departnent.sMiss Bette Roller,
Teacher. Kenney Smith, Hattie Calhoun,
| Charles Pace, Willie Hanger, Moffett Dice
Mamie Snow, Willie Bear, Watts Pace, Gussie
| Vanpelt and Bernard Tutwiler.
The names are given above in the order Of
merit beginning with the highest
NJ, LYNDON. PRINCIPAL
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NELsoN-SALE.-A despatch from Hagers
town, Md, to the Baltimore american, under
date of the 10Th instant gives the following &C.
connt of the marriage of Charles F. Nelson
Esq. of this city, to Miss Laura Sale, daughter
of Capt ". H. Scale:
IAN early and quiet wedding took place this
morning at the Baldwin House. The contract,
ing parties were Mr.. Charles f. Nelson, prom
lnent young lawyer, of Staunton, Virginia,
and Miss Laura Sale, only daughter of Capt
W. Fl: Sale. proprietor of Capon Springs West
Va. Rev. David Laughlfn. of the Presbyterian
seven O'Clock, and was followed about two
hours afterwards by wedding breakfast Mr..
Nelson and his bride shortly afterwards left by
train by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad on
an extended tour through the South"
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In MemOrfam.

The following resolutions were adopted by
White Hall School, on Wednesday morning
18th inst.
WHEREAS. 1t has pleased our Heavenly Fa-
tner in bonndless wisdom, to remove from our
midst our much esteemed pupil and school,
mate. little Walter Guy Hildebrand. and
wnereas the intimate relation existing between
uln and us: makes 1t fitting that we record
ohr appreciation OF him who was a dutiful and
n tst pupil, a good and kind school Innate,
u !. r Ia. we as teacher and pupils of White
va r"i oonool, 40 sincerely lament our loss of
one so amlaole, so good, and yet so young; yet
doeth all things well: w
z. That, though his seat will be vacant. and
ne VIII never more recite In his classes, vet we
cnerlsn MS memory as q beautiful green spot.
ever bright to us With the beautiful flower Of
hope. AAo"ei "a
3. That we extend to the bereaved narant.
md friends our heartfelt sympathies and com,
mend them TO the Lord who can bring true
comfort to their hearts, No
4. That copy OF these resolutions be furnish
ed our county papers for publication,
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member. when you buy, you pledge your
self to pay. G. O. WHEAT.


THE LATEST POPULAR SoNG!-Dexter
Smiths immensely popular new song: "Sing-
ing Baby to Sleep!' is beginning to be sung
tha&lghout the length and breadth of the
aN6. Mr.. Smiths latest song is destined to
have even greater circulation than his world
famous Ballads: "Ring the Bell Softly, There's
Grape on the Door,; Put Me in My Little
Bed; "Cross and Crown; "Where the Little
Feet are Waiting on the Golden STAIR" and
hundreds of other songs familiar to our read.
ers. The following is the refrain of Singing
Baby to Sleep:
"Blrdie! Birdie! Snug in your soft lest sleep
ing!
While Mamma her watch is cheerily keeping;
By-bye! By-lo! Dream OF one who sings:
May you Graded be in angels wingsI'
(Received from Louis H. Ross q Co., West
St., Boston. Sold by all music dealers. Price
thirty cents.)
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Person al.

Mr.. MILFORD Shultz, Agent of the Valley
Railroad at Greenville depot, will marry near
that place to-day, Miss Bette Fix, daughter OF
the late Capt John Fix.
We are sorry to learn from private letter
that little daughter Of Mr.. Silas r. Mason OF
Lewisburg, West Va, aged about three or four
years, and next to his youngest child, died on
last Sunday.
Col. Jno. d. Letcher. of Lexington, for some
time engineer on Railroad in Southern Ohio,
has been appointed Chief Engine er of the Ohio
and Northwestern Railroad. This line con-
nects with the Ohio and Kanawha at Cali.
| polls, Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

THAT CORN FEsTIvAL-The corn festival I'M
der the auspices of the Woman's Aid Society
of the Baptist church is set for next Monday
and Tuesday. day and night. Monday being
Court.day, the ladies will have a dinner spe-
cially for friends from the county, which it is
hoped will be well patronized. There will be
dinner also Tuesday-and the Feast of Mon
DAMN Monday and Tuesday nights The place
secured is on Main ST., Nos, 1l5-ll9 just OPP
posite the Opera. House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

INTRIGUE EXPOSED Senator VIM,
Malone has just been detected in charac-
teristic trick to pack the Republican State
Convention of Virginia in the interest Of
John Sherman for the Presidency, and the
last issue of the Valley Firginian, the lead
ing Republican newspaper in the State,
contains complete exposure of the bust
ness, accompanied by caustic criticism Of
Malone and his questionable methods. The
arch sapostate for the price of his
apostacy," it seems has addressed secret
circular marked personal and confiden
tiaI," to a number of his prominent lieu
tenants urging an united united effort to
defeat Mr.. Blaine and to send solid dele
CATION to Chicago for Sherman. One O
these circular letters came into the hands
of Editor Yost, and is printed in his pape
at length.-Lynchburg Nescs.
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Philadelphia Live stock. Market
Feb. 90.

Cattle-Receipts $500; market inactive; extra
at 511a57 cts. good 5a5A cts, medium 414a4A cts.
com mon 31la4 cts per ID. Sheep-Receipts 5000;
market inactive extra Sheep 614a61z cts, good
51SaG cts, medium 41za5L cts, and common S11a
~ cts per ID. Lambs 413a7H cts per ID. Hogs
Receipts 1900 market inactive; extra Chicago
81 cts, good Western Sass cts, State 7a7A cts
per ID.
Richmond Livestock Market, Feb. 30.
Receipts: 22s head cattle, 4S6 hogs.
Sales: III head cattle, 40S hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 41za411Ic. gross; medium to good,
S15a4c gross: common to fair 2Aa3l4c. gross.
Hogs-7a73le net.
Bulls-2ka31zc gross.
Market closed very dull on cattle.
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FROM SIRE TO SoN."-This admirable melo
drama was performed in excellent style in The
Opera. House last Monday night by Milton ant
Dollie Mobiles to a very good audience who wer'
delighted from the time the curtain rose in thu
first scene till 1t was rolled down at the tragic
and impressive conclusion Of the play. Botf
the comic and the tragic features were wei
acted. and were much enjoyed by the audience
who manifested their appreciation by enthu
siastic applause, and Mr.. Mobiles and his wife
were several times called before the curtain
The audience were surprised and delighted
when they saw the Red dog stage" filled with
passengers driven with horses upon the stage
The stage arrival was realistic and true to ma
ture with its hustle and greetings. &c.
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Cleveland's administration has promoted
the prosperity of the country wonderfully
since 1885, as for instance, in 1884 the mum
Der of business failures in the country wai
II, $40, in 1885 it was II, 116, in 1885 it was
10, $50, and in 1887, the year just closed, il
was 9,74O. The business failures for last
wear were thus almost 300 less than they
were during the year Immediately preceding
the Inauguration Of President Cleveland
vet the number of business firms has in
creased over 100000 during that time
Such facts are well calculated to make bus
mess men hesitate before voting for 6
change Of administration. (W
Ydl Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-02-22

VISIT FROM SENATOR PAsCo.-United States
Senator, Hon. Samuel Pasco. of Florida. was in
the city last week, visiting his daughters, pu-
pills at the Augusta Female Seminary. He was
guest at the Virginia Hotel, returning to
washington Sunday afternoon. He will &C.
company the President and party on their trip
| to Florida,