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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

THE CITY ELECTORAL BoARD.-A NEW REG
IsTRATIoN ORDERED.-The City Electoral Board
is composed of the same members, as formerly
to wit: ]. A. Cochran. B. 8. Eskridge. and j. b.
Woodward. The first meeting since re-organ-
ization was held on the I'd inst. when q new
Registration was ordered. which will take
place on Monday, 10th inst, and continued
10 days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

Decatur, Alabama, is rapidly growing and in
short time will be a city OF large size
and great wealth. The population during the
last year increased from 200 to 6000 an increase
OF 800 per cent. in single year. We would reca
ommend persons desiring information with a
view to investment or settlement there to com
mun1cate with or call personally upon W. G..
W1nsborough, Esq, Real-estate Agent and
STOCK and Bond Broker, In that city. who makes
speciality of Investments for new residents
and all business with visitors to that city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
StauntOn Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,


Stanton. Va. April Bird, 1888.
The markets are destitute of any special
interest, and, in general view, are Inactive.
The remnant of hay will soon go forward. In
the main, it has been the best paying crop,
and, as was proper. stimulated good share OF
effort for enlarging production.
Quotations of wheat, corn and oats, are con-
tinued as last week.
In Wholesale grocery line, coffee continues
on the downward grade. and graduated sugar
is a shade lower.
Country table supplies are in fair supply
without change of quotations.
1.-THE quotations are wholesale. notretaH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
G0Spel Truth.

The lack Of unity among Republican Re-
representatives. on the question of tariff re-
vision has been more than once mentioned
in this column, but these differences were
not considered so radical and pronounced as
to preclude the idea of harmonious action
in antagonizing the Democratic scheme for
revenue reduction, when it should be
squarely presented as party question:
But it seems that there are some Repub-
lican Congressman who are so firmly con-
WINGED of the crying necessity of revenue
reform and the interests of whose constitu-
encies are so injurieusly affected through
the operation of existing tariff duties, that
they will act independently Of party tics and
exigencles and support any proper and .rea-
sonable measure for tariff reduction with
out regard to its political parentage. Fore
most among these is Mr.. Nelson, of Min
nesota, who on Thursday took advantage of
the general debate to speak on the tariff
and in that way serve notice on his party
associates in advance that he could not be
relied upon to aid them in policy of OBJ
strucion. His speech opened the tariff
fight from an unexpected quarter and had
a very marked effect.
Dnring the course of his remarks, Mr..
Nelson turned the full force of his common
sense logic upon the Republican fallaeJ of
protecting American labor by levying exor-
btant duties upon the necessaries of life
He declared that the theory that the higher
wages prevailing in this country were due
to the tariff was false pretense; that the
main cause for the lower wages of Europe
was to be found in the density of population
and the greater supply of labor. To show
that the wages over there were not affected
by the tariff, he cited the fact that the aver
age wages in England, free trade country,
were much higher than in Germany, Aus
trla, Italy and France, all of which pursued
the protective policy.
Continuing, he said that when our great
West is filled up and we begin to approx
mate Europe in population, the price of our
labor would fall in spite of our system of
protection. 1t was an inevitable question
of supply and demand which no revenue
laws could satisfactorily meet or ward off.
When the avenues of employment became
crowded with a multitude of workers of all
nationalties, competing with each other for
wages, "the patient would be beyond tariff
remedies"
Whatever may be thought of Mr.. Mel
sons views as to the present demand for
revenue reduction, all must admit that his
logic on the labor question is gospel truth.
-Lynchburg Vwginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
CITY SERGEANT

To The Voters of the City Of Itdunton:
I hereby respectfully announce myself can
d1date for the office of City Sergeant, and
earnestly ask the support of my fellow-citi-
zens, and promise, If elected. a faithful dis
charge of the dnties. LOGAN TURNER
mar. tide
respectfully announce myself O candidate
for reelection to the office Of City Sergeant for
the city of Staunton. 1 take this occasion to
return thanks far the many kindnesses of my
fellow-citizens in the past, and solicit their
support in the approaching election.
mar 9-tde w. d. RUNNELS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES months since Capt.
waters our Chief of Police, was called upon
to correct moral wrong, which if it could be
accom- pllshed required prudence, tact and con.
unued effort He managed the case well and
succeeded, relieving the distress of a suffering
mother. Declining compensation. recogni.
ton OF his services was rendered in tina eom.
pliment Of gold badge, which he is wearing.
The base is In form heptagon and is larger
than half dollar with chased border. within
which is raised shield bearing the Virginia
cost-ofarms. 1t is.suspended by links from a
bar holding the pin. On the bar is engraved
Chiefof Police" and on the border. the in
itials of Capt. Waters name
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

We would again remind our re aders that the
beautiful Opera-''The Chimes of Normandy
will be renoered in good style by the 'Staun-
ton Dramatic and Operatic Association" on
Thursday and Friday gas, the 5th and 9th
inst, the proceeds to be divided between that
Association and the '-Stonewall Brigade
Band" The merits Of this performance to-
gether with that of the objects:for which 1t is
Il given should ensure, as we have no doubt it
will, a full house.
Reserved seats are only so cents. Gallery q
cents. Box sheet now open at DIVERS. We
would advise all who have not already secured
seats to go at ones and get them.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.


To the Voters Of The City Of Staunton
respectfully announce myself q candidate
Tor Mayor at the ensuing city election.
mar i1-F anu G w. G. SrRAUGHAN.
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for Mayor of the City of Staunton.
marl4-tde SAMUEL q saxEIrzrp
We are authorized to announce AH.FULTZ
for Mayor of the city of Staunton.
feb 29-tde.
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As we'll as the most effective method OF dis
Polling headaches, colds and fevers. or cleans
ing the system. is by taking a few doses OF the
pleasant California liquid fruit remedy. Syrup
of Figs. mar 2I-Im.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

THE LION AND The LAMB.-As March came
in like lamb, many supposed it would 60 out
like lion; but such was not the case. The
last several days of March were mild and
pleasant, and the last day, Saturday, 3lst.,
when the month went out, the weather was
calm and clear, and, in temperature, like Sum-
mer with the thermometer in the shs de regis
tering 70 degrees-Su heat. Test the old
signs by reason or observation and you will
find them unreliable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

SETTER DOG LosT.-Mr. ]. P. Gooch, at the
Western Union Telegraph Office, has lost his
setter dog. He has lemon.colored ears and
spots on his body. He is anxious to recover
him and will reward the finder when the dog
is delivered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the most
easily taken, and the most effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
costive; 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. NJ. Allen & Bro, Staunton, Va
feb. bly,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

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, 1888-04-04

THE CODE READY For DELIvERY.-Mr. Wms
A. Burnett, County Court Clerk, has received
the quota of the new code for the public officers
ofthe county entitled to receive it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

FLEURCN,F rene 1% Coach RSr stsi.
exhi bited to the Augusta people and so uni
versally admired, will stand at Lexington.
or more, $40 each.
nEn 5426, A Hambleto-
gnian Standard Trot-
ting station, Will stand at lexington.
TERMs:-S5O. For pedigree of both above
named horses and Information, address,
STERRETTS & THOMPSON.
mar 2S-Sm Lexington, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

The following paragraphs are from the
Mt. Crawford correspondent of the Rock
ingham Register
'Miss Julia A. Wise, youngest daughter
of the late J. M. Wise, departed this life on
March 10Th, aged 81 years, months and %
days. She had been a sufferer from con-
sumption for many months, but submitted
to her condition with Christian resignation.
Her pastor, Rev. DR.. Calender, preached
from the text, "There remaineth, therefore,
a rest for the people of God,' and her body
was laid to rest until summoned by the angel
of the resurrection.
Mrs. Susan c. Wright, living near Salem
Church, was thrown from her horse whilst
returning from the Church on Sunday, and
fractured her shoulder. DIR. Crawford, OF
Mt. Sidney, was summoned, and reduced
the fracture.
Miss Ida Sherman met with painful &C
cident last week. Whilst running he sew
ing machine very rapidly, by some means
the needle struck her thumb, and was driven
through it. The needle was broken in three
pieces and DR.. Rogers was summoned to ex-
tract it."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

RETURN TO OWNEh OF a DIBLE FUND
DURING THE WAR.-The argus gives an inter-
esting account of the finding of bible on the
battlefield of Sharpsburg, September 3D. 1862,
by Cicero Bare, and ofits return to its owner
last month by Thomas Burwell. Cicero Bare
was the son of the late John Bare. who lived
on South River, miles north of Greenville, in
this county. He received wound at the bat
tie of the Wilderness, of which he died after
reaching home. He presented this bible to
his father with the following inscription:
Presented to DIN Bare by his son G. Bare
who pick ed it up on the battle field at Snarps-
burg, Washington county. Md, Sept. o. 1861"
The father gave the bible to his daughter,
Mrs. Il. NJ. Burwell, and her son, Thos s. Bur-
well, desiring TO return it to the owner, if he
were still living and could be found and as the
book contained the following presentation in
sc1iption.-'Lou W. Mead From loving sis
ter, Peekskill, March Is, 62"-he wrote to the
postmaster at Peekskill, MY, informing him
of the circumstances of the finding and posses
sion of the bible and of his desire to return it,
and if he knew of such a person in that locali-
ty. The postmaster delivered his letter to the
owner, Louis W. Mead, who, on the 18th OF
March, wrote to Mir. Burwell that he had lost
the bible and would be much pleased to re-
cover il. On the receipt OF this letter, MIR.
Thos. s. Burwell promptly returned it, and
the owner received it on the 2lst OF March.
The Highland Democrat published at Peeks-
kill. N, Y, in its issue of March oath, says:
"The bible is travel-stained and time-worp
its pages Drowned by exposure to sunshine
and storm. but its message is as just as IegibIe
g. hose well-known stamp it be ars) % years
ago. Mr. Mead has received several offers for
this now historic relic, but gold nor silver can
not buy this priced mernsnto of the days gone
DY.p
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hereby announce myself a candidate for
reelection. this spring, TO the office of Com
monwealth' IS Attorney for the city of Staun-
ton, and respectfully solicit the support of my
fell0w.citlzens in the coming election.
feb 29-tde A G. BRAxToN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

Why Fortune Smiled Upon Augusta
Filene.
We heard that fortune had bestowed smile
upon Miss Augusta Filene, 2037 Archer Ave-,
Chicago. She was found to be bright and
intelligent German girl, in the employ of the
Singer Sewing Machine Co. Yes, have been
rather fortunate. held one-tenth of ticket
70, 1855, in The Louisiana State Lottery, costing
81, the drawing of which took place Jan. 10th,
1888, and drew $1,000. The money was paid
promptly. 1 expect to buy house for mother
and to live in, and you will know how thank
full am when tell you that / am mothers
only dependence. ''-Chicago Qlls0 ArkGnsaW
Traveller, Feb. IL. G
Reanfifnl Erannh Satfeans at q E N z Y .
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sar 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
fiated with the certificates of men of straw.
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term STANDARD
Remedy" we mean as app.ied toa certain REM
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dysente-
ry, DiarrhOea, 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,
medicine that has, by its 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 Ia en-
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes.
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond, Va.
oct l5-;S7
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1 respectfully announce myself "a candidate
for re- election to the position of City Treasur-
Grand ask the support of my fellow citizens in
the coming election.
mar Glide .ARISTA HOGE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

A8- PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COM
POUNDED night or day at
CHILDS' Drug Store.
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HORSE b L s--The place to have horse
pllls printed in the best style is at the SPECTA-
or office.
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instantaneous Cream Chocolate, Alkethrepta
Cocoas, &c., at G. c. Wheat's.
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White-wash Brushes should be in demand
now. Call and examine goods and prices at
CHILD's Drug Store.
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&C. Wheat has evaporated peaches. apples,
and apricots.
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G. G. Wheat has fair coffee at lie. lbs for
so cents.
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On hand-a large supply of LANDRETH's
GARDEN SEEDS, at
CHILDS' Drug Store.
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Headquarters for new Lake Herring at Ba
ker s. Browns.
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Call on Baker Brown for FIax.seed Meal
toid process') ior stock. Cotton-seed Meal, for
stock.
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Fertilizers for the spring crops for sale
low prices by Baker & Brown.
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on Saturday the U. s. Senate passed the bill
TO construct road from Staunton to the Fed
eral cemetery
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Philadelphia Livestock Market


Cattle-Receipts 24OO; market fair; extra at
5lza5A cts. good 5a5l4 cts. medium 41&a4A cts,
common 3s4a4N cts per ID. Sheep-Reeeipts s.
0OO common 1ac lower; extra Sheep 7a74 cts.
good 61aaeM cts, medium 51za6H cts. and COM
mon at 4Ma5I cts per 10. Lambs 412a73z cts per
ID. Hogs-ReceIpts $500: market fair; Western
7s4aS cts. and STATE Hogs 7a71@ cts per ID.
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1888. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1888
The weekly New York Herald.

The Weekly New York Herald,
Containing an impartial epitome each week
OF the movements of all political parties, will
be mailed to any address in the United States
or Canada,from JUNE 9th until after the Pres
idential Election for 40 cents,
Address,
JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
apr4 New York City
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

LIST OF THOSE MOST PROMINENTLY SOLD.
| The following are the names of some of the
baking powders published by the public au-
thorities as being made from alum:
Kenton, Davis,
Silver Star, APP.
| Forest City. Henkle,
One Spoon, NePlus Ultra,
| Patapsco, Enterprise,
Empire, Can't be Beat,
Gold, Eureka,
Veteran, International,
Cooks Favorite Puritan.
Sun Flower, Albany Favorite,
Jersey, Golden Sheaf.
Buckeye. Burnetts Perfect.
Peerless, State.
Crown, Silver King,
Wheeler's. Welcome,
Carleton, Old Colony,
Gem, Crystal.
scioto, Centennial,
zipp's Grape Crystal. Gem,
Geo. Washington. Windsor,
Fleur de Lis, Sovereign,
Feather Weight, Daisy.
There are doubtless many other brands of
alum baking powder besides those so far ex-
amined by the authorities. Most the baking
powders sold in bulk. by weight, and all sold
with a gift or present. are said to be of this de-
scripiton.
Prof. Wiley, Chemist in Chief OF the DEPART
ment of Agriculture al Washington, D. c ;
says: 1.-THE use of alum in sking powders in
large quantity, in place of other acid salts.
should be prohibited by law
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City Council.

The Council was in regular session last night.
All the members present except Capt. Berke-
ley. Mr.. Oberdorfer, President, in the Chair
A very large amount of business was disposed
Of but only some of the most important of a
public nature is reported.
Permission was granted the Augusta Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company to enter the
city under the present rate of taxation.
Bids were opened for new building for Col
ored schools, submitted by Plunkett & Clarke
II. ]. Lusbbaugh Brother. S. NJ. Bagby and
J. M. Wilson. The same were referred to a
Committee composed Of Messrs. Craig, Nc
Quaide and Tams. The Committee reported
that of Messrs. Plumb EFT & Clarke the lowest,
and they were awarded the contract at 81 49,
which sum is to be credited with S525 for old
material which the city has on hand, now
purchased by the contractors The building
has been heretofore described. II will be
erected on the Market house lot.
Mr., Tams presented the Treasurer's annual
report for the financial year ended 81 March,
1883, of which the following is a summary.
Balance on hand LIST April, 1887 ID SIC. ~
Miscellaneous receipts during the
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ssovsrr stead,,y along

The SPECTATOR has had frequent occasions
to efer to the progressive and enlightened
policy which the Augusta County Govern
ment is pursuing in improving the public
highways. The third new Iron bridge, cross
ing Middle river at Spring Hill, which is the
second over that stream, was completed re-
Gently. In addition to these, are several iron
foot-bridges that have been lately erected
The next on the docket was the report SUBJ
hitting investigations for brid &c over Mid
die river at Humbert's Mill. The investiga-
ton commenced some months since, Capt. A.
II. Fultz presiding in the County Court, Judge
Stout preferripg not TO sit in the case. The
reports, surveys, estimates, &C., came up at
the March term of the Court. Judge FultZ hear
ing the continuation of the case. An order in
accordance with the recommendation of the
Board of Supervisors was entered 10 build it
at once and appointing Messrs. Christian
Eakle, David Beard and N. B. VanPelt, Com
missioners, to have an iron-bridge construct
ed, and Improvements made to this road at
Humbert's Mill. The estimates fall within
S. 40 for the bridge, and an addition ing
total of 81 l62.75 for the bridge and, read. The
final payment On the whole work is to be
made the first of January. 1889.
The people of the county as well as Staunton
have reason to highly appreciate the manner
in which the county authorities are moving
along in the nece ssary improvement to the
public highways. All these important mat
tiers are thoroughly Investigated, and no ex-
penditure ordered in excess of the amount of
the usual revenues which can be appropriated
to their construction.
ANOTHER Observation-Disclosures Byers &
Son of Burkes Mill, were prevented By the in
clemency of The weather from being in Staun-
ton last court-day with their four splendid
Clydesdale Stations that have now entered
upon their season for the present year. Their
ages range from two to eight years, and as they
were exhibited on the streets last Friday made
an impression highly favorable to the enter
prise these gentlemen are engaged in, and
which is adding so much to the rearing of fine
horses in the Valley. Every farmer can in
crease his annual income as well as add to the
general wealth of the community by paying
proper attention to raising the best of i've
stock. In the line of horses, Messrs. Byers
and Son offer the best opportunities. which
should be awaited OF TO the fullest extend.
-S-S<
BARN BURNED.-The barn of Mr.. Samue
Cooke on what is known as the Mellon
place. near Valley Mills on the Parkersburg
road, about miles west Of Stanton, was
burned between and 10 O'Clock last Saturday
night. II was good log barn, and it and its
contents were destroyed, including six cows,
four the property of Mr.. Cooke, and two the
property of Mr.. Jno. Argenbright, his tenant.
Mr. Cooke resides about one mile distant from
this fam. The FIRE was discovered by a
neighbor, Mr.. Samuel Ciemmer, who resides
one fourth of mile distant.
THE LION AND The LAMB.-As March came
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
Syrh of Figs

Black Goods and Silks speciality, at
HENRY. YOUNG q cos.
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Will you paint this season? Before bu ying
look at ready-nnixed paint at CHILD's Drug
Store
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Ladies, before buying, examine the beaut
.ful stock of HENRY, YOUNG q co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

At C.C.W heat's you will find powdered mix
ed herbs for fish and poultry dressing.
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"The Chimes of Normandy

Beautiful French Satteens, at II E N r
YOUNG & CO.'S