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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13

THE HEN AND Eco PRoBLEM:-Recently W.
gave this little problem: If three half hem
produce three half eggs in three half days, how
many whole eggs will six whole hens produce
in seven whole days?
A number of answers have been received, o.
which two are correct. There is but one an
swer and it is given below.
Now the question is not how many eggs and
half eggs certain number of hens and hal
hens Will lay in q certain number of day 8 and
half days. but how many whole eggs six whole
hens will lay in seven whole days at the rate
of an egg and a half per hen and a half per day
and a half. The rate Is a half egg per half day
for each half hen or q whole egg per whole day
for each whole hen, and multiplied by viii
give AZ, the number of eggs.-Auyaistd Argus.
The solution and answer given by the Argu
is not correct. Tho answer is not AZ, but Is.
'If three half hens produce three hal
eggs in three half days." then two hal
hens, Zone whole hen) will produce two
half eggs Zone whole egg in three hal
days. or day and a half. and not in one day
and hens would produce eggs in three hal
days, or day and half, and in days. 6 hem
would produce Is eggs.
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s,auntou Female seminary.

The closing exercises ofthe Staunton Female
Seminary, Rev. Jas. Willis. A. M, Principal,
bsgan Thursday, June 18th, with the Art Ex-
hibition, which was unusually fine, receiving
words of the highest commentator and ap-
probation from the many who attended 1t;
There was much skill and talent manifest In
the work which was displayed. At night Of
the same day the musical concert took place,
which was in every way creditable to the
young ladies and the school. All who attend
ed were highly gratifed. The interest which
is awakened in this growing school was clear
ly manifest in the large number which sought
admittance to the hall. Of which number more
than half could not be accommodated.
The closing exercises took place on Friday
morning. The hall was crowded with the
MANY interested friends OF the pupils and
school.
The following honors were awarded:
Gold Medals.-To Misses Mary Rodeffer, for
excellency in instrumental music; Mattel
Lasley, for Improvement In instrumental mu-
sic Mamye Smith. for improy ement in vocal
music; to Eliza Coleman. for excellence in art;
to Azula Willis and Lillian Rinker. for excel
ence in languages; Mary sieg. Mamie seig and
Mollie Carpenter, for highest grade in mathe-
matics; Georgia Hoover, for excellence in de-
pertinent. Belle Criglsr. Mary Rodeffer. Mag
gle Guy and BERTHE Hoover were awarded d.
plomas for the completion ofspecial schools.
Full Diplomas were awarded Miss Lillian
Rinker. of Harrisonburg. Va. Georgia Boggs,
Liberty, 8. c.; Georgia Hoover, Augusta Co.,
Va; Mamie sieg. Churchville, Va; Azula Will
lis, Floyd c. H., Va.
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DO Not Forget to Catch ON this Time

do Not Forget 10 CAtcn On Gn1s klmes
At New Orleans, LA, on Tuesday. always
on Tuesday, May 18th 1888. the 2l6th Grand
Monthly Drawing of The Louisiana State Lot
terry occurred under the sole management Of
Generals G. T. Beauregard, of La, and Jubal
A. Early, OF Virginia. To those interested the
returns are very attractive. The first Capital
Prize of slsO. GOD was won by No. 55,3I5 sold in
fractional tenths at 81 each, sent to M. A. Dau.
phin, New Orleans, La. Two-tenths were paid
to II. A. Kelly. Pittson. Pa; one to Mrs. g. e.
lenan, st. Louis. one to J. w. Yates, No. 6l1
st., N. W., Washington, D. G.; one to de
pesitor in the La. NATL Bank, New Orleans
-ens TO the City National Bank. Dallas, Texas;
one to D. r. Quincy Anderson, Texas; one to
George 81. Ashe, Galveston, Texas, one to Nat
Hank of Kansas City, Mo-; one to A. Phillips
through T. W. House, Houston, Tex. No. 81 :
,l92 drew the second Capital Prize Of $4,000; II
was also sold in tenths at 81 each three paid
ITO Anglo.Californian Bank (LimitedO San
francisco, CAL; one to Mrs. p. T. Robinson, Al
Dryades st., New Orleans, La; one to Col.R.H
Porter. Birmingham, Ala; one to ]. B. Bliner
Dennison, O.; one to Frances A. Hoke, EN-
mittsburg, Md; one to H.Bunning. Moweaqua
Ill: one to Jno, Harrington, Houghton, Mich
No. $40 drew the third Capital Prize OF S2O0.
600, also sold in fractional tenths two were
paid to the City National Bank OF Cairo, Ill.
two to NJ. Waligurski, New York, and the res
went elsewhere. No. "a, 852 and *. 405 drew tht
two fourth Prizes of SIC, 900 each which wert
sold In fractions and scattered all oyer tht
world. On July 10th the grand drawing takei
place when the frst Capital Prize will be $500
00e, whole tickets costing $40 and fractional
parts proportionately. Do not forget to catch
bold Of this chance,
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MBMoR1An DAY AT CHAR1EsrovN LAST

MEMORIAL DAY AT CHARLEsTowN LAST
SATURDAY.-The exercises opened with
vocal music by the choir of the Memorial
Association. Congressman VIM. l.. VIII
son introduced, in touching words, the ora
tor of the day, Gen. W. H. F. Lee, of Vir-
ginia, son of Gen. R. E. Lee. He was re-
ceived with applause, and made an eloquent
speech, paying touching tribute to the
heroic dead. Senator Pasco, of Florida,
was then introduced. He made brief and
touching speech. Col. II. Kyd Douglas,
of Hagerstown, Md, was also introduced
and received with enthusiasm. His eloquent
words were listened to with the greatest in
terest and drew forth much applause. When
he closed, Mr.. d. B. Lucas read an original
poem on the memories of the Southern SOL
dier. The exercises were then closed by
the strewing of flowers and the firing of
salutes by the Winchester Light Infantry.
At night Col. H. Kyd Douglas delivered an
interesting lecture on the Southern Volun-
teer' for the benefit of the Lee Memorial
Association. The lecture was largely at
tended, and handsome sum received by
the association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13

THE VIRGINIA LATIN SCHOOL, 3. II. OWENS,
PR1Nc1pAL.-Final oral examination and pre-
sentation of prizes and awards TUESDAY morn
ing.
Gold prizes were awarded for highest ATTAIN
ment in the greatest number of studies.
Ist W alter Hullihen, Fdcile Princeps.
I'd. Watson Gooch.
Sd. Hugh McIlhany.
4th, Willie Morton.
Also gold prize to Robbie Craig for greatest
Advancement in Latin in first sessions stud
les, 100 per cent. in geography, DC.
Observation-Disclosures Shelton. 100 per cent. In
geography. great proficiency In Latin, &c.
George Hutchinson. model pupil. great pro-
ficiency in all his studies.
Harry Burnett, for regular attendance, per-
feet department and great diligence.
John Hulse Glenn, high attainment In Latin,
Geography, &C.
.apper Bumgardner, for proficiency in all
his studies.
Baldwin Ransom, for uniformly excellent
preparation of all his lessons, French. Latin,
&c.
Garrett Gooch. great proficiency in .reading,
spelling, arithmetic, &c.
Henry Pratt, for greatest proficiency in a
short ,time. having been pupil only since
February LIST.
Brashear Avis, for very high attainment in
higher arithmetic.
Willie Gooding, for proficiency in all his
studies.
Total enrolment during the session, 81.
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Confederate Memorial Association.

AS previously announced that 1t would be,
the usual formalities in decorating the graves
of the soldiers buried in the Confederate Gene
terry were dispensed with on the 9Th instant.
That duty was performed quietly by the mem
bers of the Association and the ladies and citi-
zens who attended with flowers for the pur-
pose.
The Association held its annual meeting in
the Council chamber President G. Julian
Pratt In their chair. The treasurer's report
was not presented, being held till later date.
Miss Florrie B. Smith, of Charlottesville, the
| author of the Memorial Ballard published in
| the Spectator last week, was elected an honor
airy member ofthe Association. Colonel George
Il, Smythe. of Los Angeles California, was Sc
lectsd to act as Chief Marshal on the occasion
Of the unwilling of the Con federate soldiers
monument on September 25tn. Captain Pratt
was reelected President. Colonies John D.
Lilley, W. L. Bumgardner and J. c. Shields
Captains A. H. Fultz, John T. Long and Thomas
d. Ransom and j. A. Patterson, Jr., Esq.,, were
elected Vice-Presidents for the ensuing year
and to compose the executive committee
Captains ]. @. Marquis, ]. N. Mcfarland, Frank
B. Berkeley, r. A. Hamilton and Lewis Har
man were elected. Joseph E. Rollins. Esq.
was reelected Treasurer and Mr.. Newton
Argenbright was reelected Secretary. The
Association then adjourned subject to the cal
Of the President.
Colonel J. D. Lilley. Captain James N. Nc
Farland, and Mr.. A. G. Fry, will represent tn,
Association at the unwilling OF the Jackson
Statue erected at Charlottesville on the spo
where Stonewall jackson received his death
wound.
All Confederate soldiers who honorably end
ed their service in the army are requested te
forward to Mr.. Newton Argenbright, Secretary
their names with that of their companies and
regiments and other records which they may
have. that such information may be preserved
in the archives Of the Association.
Rev. John Donovan is in the city, and will
preach tonight In the q, B. Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13

AN ENJOYABLE OCCAsION.-Last Thursday
the 7th instant, was the 50th anniversary, or
that recognized as the golden return Of the day
when an aged living couple could look back
over half century Of years In grateful &C.
Acknowledgements Of the long life of united joys
cemented in affections through the sorrows
incident to human existence from which no
mortal is free. 1t was that day to Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Armentrout Of this city, who reside
with their son-in-law, MIR. Charles e. Haines,
l29 New street. The aged couple had no pre-.
vlous knowledge of the design their friends
had in view nor during the interview which
followed till developed in its progress at their
home. -sr.s-- ~ Hr.s7-.l. U.s.
Some time after nightfall, Rev. DR.. Gardner
and few friends called upon them, but that
was nothing strange. Then the Stonewall
Brigade Band, of which a son. son-in-law.
and two grandsons of the venerable couple are
members. also appeared without followed by q
goodly number of friends. DR.. Gardner ap.
peared upon the portico, and, on behalf of Mr..
and Mrs. Armentrout made most happy ac-
knowledgment to the numerous callers. when
the entire company were invited within. Mr.
W. W. Gibbs. addressing the aged friends whom
all had called TO honor, presented them purse
filled with gold coin. This he did in glowing
thoughts tenderly expressed.
The son.in-law, Mr.. g. E. Haines. and his
good wife, had been appraised previously of the
ceremony to take place. The sequal was, a
choice hospitality RECALLED the company In the
dining room, and after Its enjoyment. and
pleasant good night" all wendell their way to
their homes long to remember the evening Of
the happy social event.
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EXERCISES OF "vALLEY SIENNA
RY.n

| WAYNEsBoRo', June 18th.
Ever since the frsl musical entertainment
the VALLEY Seminary" some months since
Joyous expectation tempered BY deep regret al
the loss of 80 many fair and earnest younf
ladies from our midst has bsen INDUCED In by
the people Of Waynssboro' and vicinity. and al
the commencement exercises held in the Pres
byterian church yesterday and last night these
hopes were more than realized. A large crowd
| nlled the spacious building both morning and
| night, many relatives of the girls.and frien6i
being present ana sigh welled up from every
| heart when the indicator dotted out the close
| of the session of 1875 and the leaf turned.
The reception given by the art class Monday
| and Tuesday received much deserved praise;
the pictures of Misses Rosa Winston and Alice
Farmer. If any, receiving the most.
The morning exercises at the Church ysster-
| day were SO well rendered by the young ladies
| that we can hardly make especial mention.
"Tout Vapeur." piano quartette by
Misses Warren. Guy, Chew and Psndleton was
well performed. also a sextette. diploma
Waltz" by Misses Winston. Williamson. Gra-
ham, MoDannald, Smith and Shirley. The
piano.solo, "sans souci Galop' was brilliant
! ly rendered by Miss Mary Daniel and a waltz
by Mattel. played by Miss Nettie Haines. re-
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ALTON, VA, June Ii, 1883.

ALTON, VA, June Ii, looS
Editor Spectator:-The st. Louis Convention
did Its work quick and well-over people are
well pleased with the nomihees,-Cleveland
and Thurman, good, true and honest men.
Now "boys." to work from now until the day
of election and our ticket will be elected by
the largest majority ever heard of in the UNI
ted States. The fact that the Democracy at
st. Louis was SO united, ia what makes all our
Republican friends look so green and bilious.
and the pull Dick, pull Devil policy on their
own side does not add to their good temper
either. Our advice to the Republican Conven-
ton at Chicago. is-as they have no one in
their party to nominate-to endorse the wo-
mems Right, or Prohibition candidates and
say-"Hold, enough,"-we give up. 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13
MiddIebrook News,
SAD AND FATAL AccIDENT-sUDDEN DEATH
NEAR GREENvILLE-CRoP PROSPECTIVE. K.
CIEMMER lLI-IpLE HANDS.

A SAD AND FATAL AcCIDENT-SUDDEN DEATE
NEAR GREENvILLE-CRoP PRosPEcr-w.
CLEMMER 1LL-IDLE HANDS.
A sad ana fatal accident occurred on thu
farm of Mr.. John NJ. Baylor, near here on last
Tuesday. Mr.. John Hemp. who has been Mr.
Baylor's farmer for q number OF years, wal
killed by horse running away. The circum'
stances as near IS could be ascertained, were
as follows: He was blowing corn with an iron
pillow, His hat blew Off and fell in front of the
horse He went forward to get it. and as he
stopped to pick 1t up the horse suddenly
sprang in full run. AS he passed Mr.. Hemp,
the pillow struck him In the right side. break.
ing two ribs. and. 1t was supposed, ruptur-
ed blood vessel. Death was not instantaneo
however. He ran several times around the
field trying to catch the horse. but getting very
sick, he went home and just succeeded in get
ting in the house and lying down when he
died. Mr.. Hemp was q hard-workfng man
and strictly honest. He was very highly es-
teemed by all who knew him, He was brave
soldier, He leaves wife and family of small
children. The bereaved relatives and friends
have the sympathy of the entire community.
Mr.. Hemp was ABOUT IS years of age at the date
of his untimeiy taking off, and was inferred at
Mt. Tabor, Rev. Mr., Spiggle conduting the SER
vices.
A sudden death is reported from near Green
ville last week. 1t is that of a gentleman from
New York who was prospecting for ores in the
South Mountain. When he was ready TO re-
turn to his home, he was bidding the family
good bye with whom he had made his home
while here. and dropped dead off his feet,
caused by heart disease. We did not learn his
name.
The crops are all looking we'll around here
the corn especially.
We hear that Mr.. W. K. Clemmer Is quite i'll
at his home. near here. DR.. Henkel, from
Staunton, was summoned last week.
There is a fine lot of able-bodied "colored-
gentlemen" around here who seem to lack
employment. Any one wanting hands might
possibly supply himself here, and the town al
SO, more especially the stores, would not be the
losers thereby. There is nothing more dis
gushing than to go to public place and find
lot of stout men idling away time when their
families need clothing and provisions. This is
the class that, generally clash about and
villlfy those who do work and try to support
their families and this place is not free from
such people by "long holler.'
More anon.
OuTDNuNC
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QUIDNUNC

Professor Drury, OF Union Biblical Seminary.
Ohio. has been engaged to prepare biography
Of the late Bishop Glossbrenner, and is at pres
emit visiting the old home OF the bishop at
Churchville. the family having put at his dis
posal all material left by the deceased.
On the night OF the 9th instant, Emmett H.,
son of Mr.. Joseph A. Whitmore, whilst asleep
near an open window in a second story room
of his fathers residence, fell out of the window
a distance of about twenty feet. When found
he was in an insensible condition. The large
bone in his right arm near the wrist was brok.
en- and his other injuries whilst severe are not
considered dangerous.
The week Of self-denial and prayer was faith
fully observed by the members of the N. p.
Church South at this place. Daily services were
held during the week and closed on Saturday
which were conducted by Rev. Waugh, Presi-
and g. R. Jefferson, DIR. Van Lear and Mr.. A.
J. Fairburn were appointed delegates to the
District Conference which will assemble in
Waynesboro' early In September.
Mr.. Henry Kiracofe and wife. nee Slower, of
Lima, Ohio. are visiting relatives here. Mr..
s. is enjoying excellent health, and attributes
his new lease on life to the remarkable cure d.
rectly traceable 10 the use of the O'Connell
Lithia Water near Stribling Springs. In the
latter part of 1885 Mr.. r. came to Va to seek, as
a last resort. relieffrom our health. giving foun
tains. having for three years been afflicted with
distressing disease Of tho kidneys and bladder
which was pronounced by his physicians in
durable. After several months use OF the wa
ter. he obtained entire and permanent relief.
Mr. William Morgan. of Missouri, is visiting
friends in Augusta. For many years he resided
In Middlebrook.
Mrs. G. D. Kunkle. Of Pond Gap, is visiting
here.
Mr.. W. c. Hedrick. of the W. L. A, paid our
village flying visit recently.
Mr.. John E. Whitmore. of your city, visited
friends here last week.
Delegates from this district to the Congress
sional convention will be appointed by the
democratic meeting to be held here next Safur-
day, Q6th). 1t is hoped that all the precincts
at this meeting will be fully represented. The
nomination made by the SPECTATOR, n. st.
Geo. Tucker. for Congress voices the sentiment
Of this section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13

THE PLATFoRM.-It is as good a platform
as was ever adopted by convention; clear,
straightforward, without bubble or dou-
BILE dealing. What it declares concerning
promises redeemed is true; what it promises
the ticket guarantees.
Now let us see what the republicans can
agree to at Chicago. If they speak of the
past, they must confess to pledges broken
by them. If they speak of the future, this
democratic platform warns them to greater
honesty than they have practised in recent
years.-N. y, Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13

Col. JNo. L. EUBANK. PARALYzED.-We
have received the painful intelligence of the
paralysis OF Col. Jno. L. Eubank OF the Warm
Springs. Monday afternoon he took q ride on
horseback. 1t Ia supposed that he was partial.
ly stricken then and fell from his horse, or dis
mounted, as he walked and led his horse homo.
after which the paralysis occurred again on
the right side. He was unconscious for several
hours. Drs. Gordon and Hopkins are his
physicians and thought him something better
yesterday.
This will be sad intelligence to his friends in
Virginia and in many other States. whose
sympathy will be tenderly expressed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13

The usual treatment of catarrh is very unsat'
asfAetory, a. thousands OF despairing patients
can testify. On this point a trustworthy med
ioal writer says: "Proper local treatment ia
positively necessary to success. but many. If
mot most of the remedies in general use by
whysicians afford but temporary benefit. A
sure certainly cannot be expected from snuffs,
powders douches and washes" Ely's Cream
Balm is a remedy which combines the impor-
tant requisites of quick action, specific cura-
4ive power with perfect safety and pleasant'
ness to the patient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13
Call for the Democratic Congregational
Convention, Tenth District.

At q meeting Of the Congressional Commit.
tee of the Democratic party for the Tenth Con.
gressional District of Virginia. held in the city
Of Norfolk. on the 18th of May, 1883. 1t was de.
cided that the convention to nominate can.
.didate to represent the Tenth District in the
National House of Representatives (5lst Con.
gress) be held in the city of staunton. on Wed.
-nesday, the LIST day ofAugust. 1888.
The Democratic Chairmen ofthe Tenth Con-
gressioual District are therefore requested to
issue calls for meetings in their respective
counties At 9 time and places convenient to
he voters. to select delegates and altornates
from their respective counties.
The basis of representatio will be the vote
cast for the last Democratic ticket for Govern.
or. and one delegate and one alter nate will be
chosen for every hundred votes. or fraction Of
q hundred Of fifty and over. that were cast for
Fitzhugh Lee in 1885. That is to say:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-06-13

LARTIsTIC COMMUNICATIONS well known
~vrxyon artist, Mr.. Harry Wagner. and Mr.. Ad.
Eovslle, who has had almost q quarter OF centu
rvs experience In the Photographic art. have
formed q combination. This will be the Art
Eporium of the South, as both artists combin-
ed will be able to do the same that any New
York House can produce. They will furnish
all kinds OF art work. from the smallest photo
rraph up to q life size oil portrait.