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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
Baltimore Livestock Market. Apr


BEEF CATTLE.-There was fair offering on
the Hill today, as to numbers. and in quality
the BeeYes were an improvement on that of
the offerings last week; Trade vas quite dull,
lower than on last Monday. We quote at2 75a
S5 most sales were made at 75as4 IS per 100 lbs.
lows: Best Beeves at 75as5 co. those generally
rated first quality 75aSi so, medium or good
fair quality3 0Oas3 80. and ordinary thin Steers.
Oxen and Cows2 75aS3 90 per 100 lbs.
or the Cattle received 81 came from Va, 226
from Md, So from ILL.,, and $40 from Pa. Total
receipts for the past week S5l against 1878 last
week. and S47 same time last year.
Ofthe offerings 2SS were taken by the Balti
more butchers, 90 by country dealers, and 20
ington City dealers. Total sales for the
week 23l against 346 last week, and 6S6 same
time last year.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Trade in Sheep is not
active this week. The supply, though moder-
ate, is sufficient for the moderate demand rul-
ing in all the yards. The quality is quite as
good as that Of last weeks offe ings. Prices
for Sheep show decline of fully 10 per ID as
compared with values last week. We quote
| a61l cents per ID gross for wooded. Lambs at 915
| al0 cts per 10 gross. Receipts this week OF
sheep and Lambs 1913 head
SWINE.-There Is fair supply of Hogs on the
market this week, and though the number is
| 500 less than last week, the offering is amply
| sufficient for the very moderate demand gener-
ally prevailing. The quality is as good as 1t
| was last Monday. We quote Hogs at 61<a7A cts,
| with most sales at 71Sa75S cts per d net. Re-
ceipts this week 6,603 mead.
| New York Livestock Market, Abr. Q,
Beeves-Receipts today ll2 carloads for ex-
| port, AZ carloads for the market, and 81 car
| loads for slaughterers; demand limited and the
sales slow. with prices 25 to 40 cts per 100 lbs
higher;common to good Steers sold at4 20as5 S.
per 100 lbs. prime do.at 55aS5 75;Buls at 81 75a
8 so per lOO IDS. Sheep and Lambs-Recefpts
$500: shade frmer; Sheep sold at 25as7 per
100 lbs, and yearing Lambs at 6a7 IS, per loo fbs
Hogs-Receipts l0,60O lone offeredlalive; mar
ket nominally steady at 5 50as5 so per 100 lbs.
| Philadelphia livestock Market
| April 2.
| Cattle-Receipts 24O0; market fair extra at
| 5lza5A cts. good 5a5H cts. medium 415a4A cts,
| common 3s4a4N cts per ID. Sheep-Reeeipts s.
900; common 1ac lower; extra Sheep 7a714 cts.
| good 61aaGM cts, medium 51za6H cts. and COM
| mon at 4a4a54 cts per 10. Lambs 412a7M cts per
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
The ChHrchea

The usual Easter lservices took place at the
Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches on
last Sabbath The first-named was newly and
beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mass
at the early morning hour, and High Mass ana
sermon by Rev. Father McVerry at lo:So.
The church was thronged, many persons from
the surrounding country being In attendance
Trinity (EpiscopaD Church is receiving al
extensive addition which is approaching COLL
pletion, and thorough repairs are also going
on to the entire edif1ce, the decorations lor
the holidays still remaining. at the morning
services very free offering was made, anu III
the afternoon the Sabbath School services
were ofincreasing interest and large offerings
were made by several classes.
The congregation assembled Monday after
noon for the appointment of the vestry, Wneh
DR.. B. NJ. Atkinson, Captain F. b. BerReiey'
Col. J. H. Skinner. Maj. A. F. Kinney, Capt. L.
D. Ransom. Judge H. W. Shelley. Maj. TO. Ell
der, Capt. II. NJ. Neil hany. and Messrs. Wm
A. Burnett NJ. Erskine Miller, P. Fl. Troutano
j. B. Woodward were chosen.
The subject matter of the morning sermons
at all the churches was the Resurrection.
At the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
the Rev. DIR. j. s. Gardner, at the night SER
vices, read a compilation from his report to
the COuIeIeuco eJdtlepiSo "a Lao
Church for the preceding year ended 10Th
March, 1888.
Number of members $50. Received by pro-
fession of faith and certificate SO. Removals
by certificate and otherwise, so. Deaths, IA.
All assessments, including salaries of the
Pastor and Presiding Elder, and current ex-
penses were paid.
S4295 was raised during the year for church
improvements, for the parsonage property.
for new organ, and previous liability.
The Sunday school interests are progressing
we'll. There are on the rolls 81 officers and
teachers and 504 scholars.
The Church Workers and mite Societies.
are efficient aids in the growth and prosperity
of the congregation. The new year opens
with auguries ofsuccess.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
Why Fortune Smiled Upon Augusta

See the beautiful Surah Silks at HENRY,
YOUNG & cos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
Less amount of notes held by Banks.

The Finance Committee append report stat
ing that the Treasurer's Office was thoroughly
examined and that his books and accounts are
accurately kept. The tickets in the hands of
his deputies were verified and found as repre-
scented. The committee also report that the
Treasurer desired that all his vouchers and
disbursements be thoroughly scrutinized, and
that he extended the committee every facility
for that propose,
Mr.. McQuaide sal l that possibly the election
of school-trustees at the last meeting of the
council was not legal. He had no objection to
the gentlemen elected After some further
discussion of the matter by Messrs. Craig and
Bell, the question was referred to the City At
torney.
Capt. ], 7. Long, uperintendent of the
Water and Llght-works rendered his reslgna-
ton. The communication was referred,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
Alum in Baking Powders.

A LIST OF THOSE MOST PROMINENTLY SOLD.
The following are the names of some of the
baking powders published by the public au-
q hai do oil
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04

The disbursements were. .....S93, 0S7.6S
Balance hand Ap'I 49,. Il 499. 46-107 5S7 Il
Bonds held by the Treasurer for sink
ing fund s 77,7OOGC
Cash in Bank .......... 500:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-04-04
letter from a Ch1nese missionary

We publish below letter addressed to Mr.,
Preston T. Burkholder, written by Rev. James
E. Bear, who went last summer as mission
airy to China. He is son of Mr.. Christian
Bear, of Churchville, in this county. His let
ter will be read with interest by many in this
country, as it will give them some idea of the
mode of living in China:
CHINKIANG. CHINA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
Relics of Early Barbarism.

Few who bedeck themselves with gold and silver ornaments pause to reflect upon the original signifcation of such things, or inn agine that they are the relics of the barbar- ism of our early history. Yet undoubtedly such is the case. The glittering necklet which the Nineteenth century lady clasps around her neck is only survival of the old practice of placing metal collar upon a slave as mark of ownership, and the brace let of the maiden and the manacle of the felon have a common origin. In the same way rings were once worn as badge of serfdom, but possibly because of the ease with which they could be detached from the finger and destroyed their use for this pur- pose was soon abandoned.
 Among the early Jews they were used as @ symbol of authority. Pharaoh placed his ring upon the finger of Joseph when he made him ruler over Egypt. as sign that he had invested him with supreme power; and King Ahasuerus sealed his grant to Mordecai and the Jews with his signet ring, saying, 'sThat which is sealed with the kings seal no man may reverse" In medieval times the signet ring of sovereign or powerful noble was considered sufficient warrant of authority, Aand to the wearer was an open sesame in all places where its owner had influence. Some of this signifcation has been handed down to our own day, and bishops still wear ring upon the third finger of the right hand as a mark of their episcopal authority. Standard
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
The Charities of New York.

The charities of New York city are almost boundless. They run far up into the millions every year, and, while it is an unquestioned fact that the vast, too vast, army of the poer are growing poorer and sinking deeper into the mire of despondency and despair, ma jortty of our people are standing on substan- tial ground, and all, who combine with ac- tivity and industry 2 reasonable degree of prudence and sagacity in the present for the comings of the future, improve, as the years roll on, mentally, morally, physically and pecuniarily. That this people is making marked progress along the upper realms of literature, art, science can readily be shown. Look at our magnificent bazars, where are books, the very publishing of which, the very physical attractiveness of which, is a suggestion, Look at our picture galleries Read the reports, semi-mopthly at the very least, of sales of notable pictures, running all the way from humble hundreds to ambitious thousands, by the score Good taste is evident in selection, wisdom in ap- parent extravaganza.
 We have salons in New York where lines and rows of the best works by the best masters can be seen. Our public galleries as yet amount to but little, but our private col lections are phenomenal Standard works sell we'll Cyclop@dias, histories, attractive Voiuiass oA pSeeiS ssnAus hilu no sbAAVeu HAT ket. Lectures on scientific subjects, particu- larly such as take hold of the stars above and the earth beneath, are literally patron, ized. Experts whose Investigations, long and patient and enduring, bring down to the understanding of the common mind those wonderful worlds beyond the ken of the or dinary, are listened to with rapt attention. Instructive and entertaining lectures apropos of discoveries, not alone in foreign countries, but in our own unknown land, inteiligently put, in popular phrase and in understand able language, are heard with unfeigned in- terest. The time has come when man seeks to know something of his part The story of preglacial man, prehistorical man, the story of the stars, not only interest book worms, ex. plorers and axpeditioners, but are found in the boudoir of beauty and on the table of tho elitterateur.-Joe Howard in Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
BLACKBURN,s AMENDE.

The public apology made afew days since b itter words against Judge Ruckerof Col orado seems likely to end controversy that at one time foreboded bloody end ing
 The trouble between the two men origin ated in the publication of an interview with Judge Fucker in which he was made to say that he visited the white house about a week before election. He there learned, in conversation with the president, that Governor Hill, Mayor Hewitt and Sheriff Grant were indifferent to the success of the national ticket and that the empire state would probably be lost. Senator Blackburn had introduced Judge Fucker at the white house, and in some measure felt responsible for his utterances concerning the interview He was not long in favoring reply, full of glowing epithet and stinging phrase. Judge Fuckers course was stigmatized as a "breach of con- fidence, and parts of it as something worse. He was called a republican spy, and said to be in the pay of the party. Judge Rucker is man of spirit and refused to allow his veracity to be thus impugned. He immediately published counter-reply, repeating his former statements with emphasis and adding more particulars, He even went so far as to insinuate that Senator Blackburn could find witnesses to
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
THE EUROPEAN OUTLOOK.

The European outlook is not wholly en- couraging, even though there be no imme- diate indication of international warfare. Social conditions in England, though somewhat more stable than elsewhere, are far from being easy and prosperous. Aictions, landlord tyranny and govern ment persecution are still prevalent in dis tracted Ireland, France has weak presi- dent, with corrupt executive and legisla- tive government. Alsace-Loraine has been torn with international riots, and Europe ia somewhat disturbed by the military politics of Germany. Russia has nearly completed most elaborate prepara- tions for offensive and defensive hostilities along the border of her vast domain. Murmurings of dread and dissatis- faction are still heard throughout the Balkans, and the states of southern Europe are laboring with the problem of financial dearth and increasing taxation.
 The European policy of maintaining vast armies and navies iii times of peace is pro- ducing it's inevitable result of debt, dis affection and disaster. The various coun- tries expend about a thousand million dol lars annually upon their armies and navies, and keep over three million men in arms to maintain peace. The debts oecasioned by these enormous outlays have more than doubled within the last twenty years, not withstanding the fact that taxation has also increased in like prop6 rtion. Should matters go on at this rate it will not take many years before Europe is bankrupt, In fact many of the nations are now trembling on the verge of financial ruin. The agriculture will not be able to stand the pressure, and the former class must be driven to starvation and ruin if this destructive armed peace policy continues. The people, weighted down with their burdens and grooming under the difficulties that press from every hand, are fleeing to America for relief, and this country is suffering from the influx Those who re- main at home are recruiting the ranks of socialism and anarchy, plotting the down fall of the governments and threatening the very life of civilization.
 | The governments ot Europe nave a grave problem to face in this continued waste of national resources on war and armed magnifcence in the midst of peace. It is becoming more and more evident, in the face of popular clamor and universal discontent, that these vast ex- penditures and enormous tax levies must be reduced or the day of doom cannot be long delayed A reaction must come, and in such a social upheaval as the world has never seen the overtaxed and heavily burdened people may rise to smite their oppressors. Indications of the storm have been thrown athwart the social sky in the occasional outbursts that have filled the streets of European cities with the blood of the mad dened people. It will be we'll for the future of Europe and humanity if the signs of the storm are noted and precau- tions taken to avert it. < more humane and equitable policy must be the price of continued peace aud security in Europe.
 The present outlook forebodes ruin and disaster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

the truth of his statements if he should choose to do so. The whole affair seems now, however, to have been amicably ad- justed by the manly acknowledgment or Senator Blackburn that he was wrong and he regrets his error.
 There is better way than the duello to settle differences between gentlemen, and Senator Blackburn has found it. It is no indignity for a true man to acknowledge himself wrong It is no sign of cowardice to recede from false position. The very essence of true manhood is the desire to be right, and to confess ourselves wrong when convinced thereof is always right. How much better we would all be, and how much happier we would be in each other, if, like the brave Kentucky senator, we could rise to the confession of error rather than persist in maintaining a consciously wrong position. There are matters coming into the daily life of the madding throng that disturb the amenities of social intercourse and break friendship when by the exercise of q little forbearance or the honorable a6 knowledgment of error the difference could be smoothed over and the old cur rent of friendship flow on smooth and un | broken.
 The country can take lesson from Senator Blackburn. It is better to be right than be duellist. And Senator | Blackburn is right.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
HalIoo Central,
disaster.

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store. Say Central, wont you please trans init the message to them-they are such a reliable house it is really not even neces- sary 10 examine their Pianos-that I want them to seud me fine Weber Upright just like the oue they sold Miss c, neigh Dor of mine. It is just elegant, both in style finish and tonc-and say. Central, tel them shall expect tne stool and scarse, as gift, one of the inducements they make for the holidays. Shouinger's is the only company that favors customers in that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor! I prefer to buy of reliable house one that l know will be here right along and always makes every promise good.
 This manner of buying piano may seem queer to some readers, but we assure you business has been done with us exactly on this plan, while some agents chase customers meeting them at every cross road in season and more often out of season. until the customers are afraid their com panions will think they are in debt to the agents. Shoninger by honorable straight forward dealings steps in and makes the sale. Avoid such agents. They are considering your pocketbook more than the quality of tue goods they are trying to sell you. We have no state ageots, no county agents or town agents, because we combine all that ourselves under one head Manufacturers and state agents, and save you at least two profits. Extra induce ments for the holidays.
 Please examine onr stock
 B. SH0NINGER & co.
 GEO l.. PELHAM, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
NEW RAVENS ELECTION.

New Haven's city and town election oc- CUTS next Tuesday. Mayor York has been re- nominated to head the city ticket and Town Agent Reynolds to head the town candi- dates. Both have made model officers in their respective capacities, and both have earned, by the careful discharge of their duties and close attention to the interests committed to their care, the confidence and respect of their fellow citizens regard less of party lines. There would be little doubt of the election of either were it not for the hostility they have provoked in certain quarters where the policy of rule or ruin is the standard of political action They are men who have a deep sense of personal manhood, and they have consistently refused to seek favor with a depraved politician whose career has caused decent and sef-respect- ing men to shun him in personal as we'll as political intercourse.
 The signs point to the election next Tuesday of the entire democratic town and city tickets. It is more than probable, however, that the democratic majority will be materially reduced owing to the knife that is hidden mp the sleeves of a clique that are adept in the knifng busi- ness. The republicans have built great hopes on this knife, but we believe it is not sharp enough to cut fatally. We hope, for the future of democracy in New Haven and Connecticut, that the party will rally in its strength and prove that it cannot be defeated in its stronghold by the internal treachery of reckless and unprincipled political trimmers
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

"JACK THE RIPPER" is evidently sensi- tive to criticism. Recently two ladies high in the select circles of London while walk ing in the street were discussing the Whitechapel murders and expressed de- sire that if the murderer were discovered he should be delivered up to the women of London to be lynched. The next day they both received communications, signed 'Jack the Ripper" informing them that they had been overheard and that they would soon be numbered among Jacks victims. The two ladies have been under police protection ever since. Jack believes in the freedom of the press, however, fol he has not apparently got any of the re, porters on his list.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

THERE are some high-priced calves out in Iowa. A lawsuit known as the "Jones county calf~case" is going into the supreme court of the state for the fifth time The case, involving some few calves that were valued at $45, has been in court since 1877, and already over S20,OO0 has been spent on both sides. The lawyers out there are D lrtial to calves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

THOSE bucolic statesmen up in New Hampshire know good thing when they haveit. The legislature is said to have cost the railroads up there a quarter of million during the last year. It is such nice little pickings that induce the bucolic lover of his country to comb the hayseed out of his hair and serve in the halls of legislation
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

GovERNoR-ELEcT Hovey of Indiana is in favor of purity of the ballot. He ought to have declared himself before election. If there had been an honest ballot and unpur- chased vote in Indiana neither Harrison nor Hovey would have carried the state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

IT is now declared that Senator Ingalls, he of the fiery tongue-would like to succeed Minister Phelps. If ever Ingalls, got hold of the British lions tail he would give it a twisting that would not be for gotten for many day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
s77 Wn. H. Collins,

- DEALER M
 Fine Teas, Coffees and Groceries. Best Flour at lowest prices, Choine Liquors for family use at wholesale prices, Full line of popular brands of Cigars.
 135 So. Main St, Opp. Grand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

HARRISON gets several bushels of letters every day-probably assurances from the republicans that they are not hungry. Good republicans never did care for the spells when they were the vietors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

SUGAR is being used to quicken fires. Its chief virtue is that it costs less and is safer than kerosene.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

Entered at the Post Office at Waterbury, Conn seeoud class matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
THE RED BANDANA

We believe in thaa part of Belva's plat form published in the DEMOCRAT referring to education, the lack of which is shown by her grammar. But the demand that every husband buy Shoninger Piano or Organ for his wife entirely destroys her chances. Oh, Belya, would you destroy family ties throughout our landa No. The Red Bandana will be used for the next Mason & Hamlin, Boardman < Gray, Baus, and Wilcox < White and New Eng land Organs. A company with business stability is preferred to the hireling of 8 manufacturer who sells Pianos for new ones and few months later claims they were manufactured long years ago. Call and examine stock.
 J. M. KELLOGG,
 162 South Main St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

BLAINE seems to be the coon in General Harrison's woodpile.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01
GWaterh.rp De,nucrat.

The DEMOCRAT will be delivered to any addres for $500 year. 8 50 for six months, SIPS fo three months, or 42 cents month, payable in advance.
 All communications must be signed. Anony the waste basket,
 c. SM T. MALoNEY. Proprietors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

The Mystery of Hansom Cabn will shortly be explained in the DEMOCRAT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-01

SATURDAY. DECEMBER 1, 1888.
The Lambertville record., 1888-01-25
A Cnmnlete Collnpse.

'sYes," he said. Il tried once to eat thirty
quail in thirty days, but 1 found 1t impos-
sible Why, failed on the third bird
snake you sickg'
s'No, it didn't make me sick; ran out of
quail. New York Sun.