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Beautiful Trimmings of all kinds at
HENRY, YOUNG & cos.
THE BARK SEASON.

YIELDS OF THE FoREST-A BETTER ECONOMY.
The bark season has commenced, and the
demand for II Is stimulating efforts. 10 the
recessss OF the mountains on the slopes facing
the railroads and over the opposite side of their
suumits, the strong, resolute axe men have
commenced TO tell the trees and scalp them of
their rich coating. valuable in our home and
foreigu commsrcn'
The wholesale obstruction OF the noble trees
of the forest yielding bark of commercial value
is not now As IL has been. In nearly all the
regions where this crop Is now taken. the saw.
mill aud the broad axe!follow in skilled hands,
and lumber and railroad ties and cord-wood
add three urces of income to the first named.
The railroads which sre much and so I'm
justly complain ed of are the means which have
given new values and new life to resources
hitherto dormant and uuayaiiing. This much.
at least should be thought of when person is
disposed TO complain of lhem. There is 40 &c.
casion now to allow the franks of trees de-
nuded of their bark to lie and decay or be
rolled up into "log heaps, "-wnen the land is
desired for cropping purposes,-and burned to
get them out of the way. AS stated, the rail
road now is not far off, and the portable saw
mill and he skilled newer bring to realization
all the value of the tree, and the railroads
themselves and the enterprises they intro
duce furnish markets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
Mrs. Stonewall jackson.
SUGGESTION THAT IF SHE WOULD SAY YES
SHE Could Get FEDERAL AP-
POINTNFNT

Very recently the assurance was convey.
ed to the widow of Stouewall Jackson, at
the request of one who represented that he
spoke for the President and Postmaster
General Wanamaker. that they desired her
to accept appointment as postmaster of
Lexington, Va.
Mrs. jackson has not been resident of
Lexington for many years. and Is now liv-
ing in Randolph county, N. G.
Her reply to friend (who wrote her that
he was informed she had only to signify
her willingness to accept to receive the ap-
pointment) was that while sensible of the
kindness which prompted the move she
would be unable to give an affirmative an.
swer; but, indeed, must positively decline.
She stated that her father is now ninety
one years of age and needs her presence,
that though she dearly loved Lexington and
all it's people the place did not suit her
health, and she was confident she hadn't
the requisite qualifications to fill the office
The correspondence with Mrs. Jackson
conducted through personal friend was at
the suggestion of a prominent Virginia Re-
publican, who it is believed stands in high
favor at Washington. who said he spoke for
both Wanamaker and Harrison, and that in
this movement they designed to express
their high appreciation of the noble wife of
great Confederate, and in so doing give
evidence of their fratsrnal feeling for the
Confederate soldiers.-Rick. Dispatch. ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Mrs. CLEvELAND.-The N. Y. CORES
pondent of the Baltimore Sun, under date of
March 2Sth says
''Mrs. Cleveland is as yet comparative
stranger to New Workers, so she has to
goodnaturedly undergo the attentions of
the curious, Who have learned to so much
admire her from public report. She is del
uged with callers at the Victoria, offering
all sorts of social courteses, as we'll as the
requeste prompted by vulgar curiosity.
She spends much of her time outdoors, in
the big shops, the art galleries, and the
park drives, that are now putting on all
the attractiveuess of their spring garb She
Is frequently seen at the theatre and the
opera, and also likes quiet evening at the
homes of some of her friends. Among the
favored few like Mrs. Whitney Mrs. Wood
ward, Mrs. Chaplin, Mrs. Glider, Mrs.
James, who are intimate friends, she has
all the guides and companions she could
wish for in doing the local sights. There
was great disappointment among tho ladies'
at the art reception of the Fellowcraft Club
yesterday when Mrs. Glider came in with
out her. Many had come as much to get a
peep at her as to see the pictures"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

LET US BE UNITED.-If the Legislature
to be elected in this State next fall was
empowered to reform the tar fl, then there
would be some reason for m king the
tariff question an issue in the coming eau
vass; Out. as this is not the case it would
ba exceeding unwlse in the Democratic
party to raise that issue. What every Dem
ocrat should feel more deeply in erested
in is keeping the State Government unde'
the control of the control of the tohite pso
pie, an overwhelming majority of whom
are Democrats Let every other issue be
subordinated to the latter, the success OF
which will relieve the State from the DOM
iuation of uuserupulous and corrupt par.
tlsans of Republican persuasion. Fellow
Democrats, let stand sh ulder to should
er IN the coming fight. If W. do his Wa
may cnfdeuIlG expect to came ut CT tn
contest s.-FIederick sburg Stal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
MARRIAGES..

TRoxELL-CooK.-At Waynesooro. March 25,
1882 Mr.. John ID. Troxeil, son OF Jeremiah
Troxeil, AMI Miss Susie a. Cook.
TERRETT-DUNLAP.-Ma %, 1883, at the res
idence of Mr.: X. B. Dunlap, the BRIDES IA
ther, by Rev. r. G. Walker, Mr.. G. r. Sterrett
OF Rock bridge county, Va, aud Miss Annie
W Dunlap of Augusta county.
DAVIDSON -WHIrMoRE, Wednesday, March
10th, 1889, at the home of ths BRIDES father,
near Midvale, Va, by the Rev o. F. Burgess,
Mr.Charles E. Davidson. son of the late John
Davidson, and Miss Leila G., eldest daughter
OF John II. Whitmore
SMITH -SHoEMAKE4 - Near Singers Glen,
March Il, 1889, by Rev w. F. Gruver, Mr..
John E. Smith and Miss Elizabeth Shoe
maker-all Of Rock ingham.
HINKsL-KLINE On March 81, 1889, at the re.
sideace of the brides parents. near Edon, by
Rev. Jacob Kline, Isaac @. Hinkel and Miss
susan V. Kline-all of Rockingham county
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
Mr.. CLEVELAND AND PARTY F1sHrNe

Mr.. CLEVELAND AND PARTY FISHING -
Jacksonville, Fla, March 30--A special
Jupiter inlet to the Times Union says: Ex-
President Cleveland and party arrived here
at noon to day and at once boarded the
hotel-sbip Chattahochee, where an elegant
dinner awaited them. The ship was gaily
decorated with flags, bunting, evergreens,
and palm leaves. The light house and
slgnal-stations on the opposite side of the
inlet were also decorated. Boats were
launched after dinner and the whole party
spent the afternoon fishing. Mr.. Cleveland
caught a large number of sheepshead and
spirits.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

DEATH OF MRS. JOHN w. JoHNSToN.-Ther
were but few. II any, more prominent figures
of young men coming up from the body of the
people during and since the war than Major
John W. Johnston, of Botetonrt county, who
preceded the lamented Major Joseph A. An
derson both as Captain of the Botetourt Artil-
Iery and in command of the field bait cries of
stevenson's division. In the Legislature and
subsequently as President of tue James River
an Kanawha Canal, and now President of the
Georgia Pacific Railroad he is one of the most
widely known and honored citizeus of the
South whose fine talents and superior execu-
tive abilities have been devoted TO material
development. widely extended sympathy is
and sudden bereavement they have met in
the death of his wife Mrs. Johnston was Miss
Bette Alexander. daughter of The late Sam'l
81. Alexander, Esq. of Hardy county, W. Va.
Major Johnston removed a few years ago from
Buchanan, Botetourt county, to Birmingham,
Ala. Recently Mrs. Johnston visited her
friends in the lower Valley, and, returning,
spent few days with Mrs. NJ. L. Gay and
family, near this city. On her way to Birm.
ingham, she called at Holllns Institute where
she has daughters at school, and reached
Birmingh ham GU the 22i uitimo and died of
pneumonia and internal hemorrhage the
an aud inferred there In the family burying-
ground on March The 27th The deep sorrow
manifested in the community which wss long
her home is shared by her heart strick zen
friends everywhere.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
TaE 27th DAY OF MARCH, 1852.

This day In part was calm and fine
Because the snn did brilliantly shine,
And made all nature gay and light
Presenting thus lovely sight.
Although the day seemed so serene,
Made all around a pleasing scene;
Toe clouds and tempest and the sky
Became quite shocking to the eye.
Was In the day about three O'Clock.
You saw all round this dreadful shock;
The sun was darkened with the cloud
And lightning flashed, with thunder loud.
It looked like day had turned to night,
Made all appear gloomy sight.
Such striking change bad neer been seen.
Presented by the darkenei scene.
To light the can dies In thevday
Was very strange. you heard all say.
We meier had seen day In time
That was SO dark and so sublime.
All nature clad in darkenet hue
Was a new scene to human view
And taught US that all things below
The God of Heaven did besto~.
This noted day throughout the land
Well meier forget on any hand.
And teach US all through future days.
The great Divine we all should praise.
Mr. VIM. Windle, valued subscriber
from Lebanon Church, Shenandoah coxn
ty, writes US that the above piece of poetry
was in the Winchester Virgiaidn of the is
sue following the 9th of March, 1852, and
was written by party named Carroll. Mr.
Windle was boy at that time, and says
when the darkness overspread this locality
he was about five miles from town on his
way home with his father. No doubt many
of our people in this place and surrounding
country remember this day thirty sever
years ago. Winchester Times, March 2Tth
1899.
We have no doubt that many peopl,
throughout Virginiau, West Virginia, ant
probably other States remember that day
We remember it distinctly. The storm
which was chiefly Of wind and impene
trable cloud, came from the West. We wert
at that time living in Lswisburg, W. Va,
and the darkness there occurred about one
o'clock P. NJ, and the citizens ate theil
dinners by caudle-'ight. This storm passed
over and was succeeded by another accom-
panied by rain at three O'Clock on the same
day, Saturday, March 9th, 1859.
The flight Of this storm on it's wings o.
darkness was at the rate of about 80 milei
per hour.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
The Raleigh News and Observer says:

"The effort Of certain Republicans, under
he leadership of the President, to reyivify
the old Wing party in the South is interest
ing doubtless to those who are exerting
themselves, but it is foredoomed to disaster.
The South has no Wing tradition it is not
willing to give up TO the exigencies of TO-
day."
True No men were more loyal to the
South during the war. and no men are now
more loyal to the Cause of southern civlli-
"a ion than the old Wbigs of this section.
The history of the Conservative party of
Virginia affords shining example of the
lofty impulses that inspired the average
southern Wing. The old Wings are in fact
as class about the last men that are liable
TO bs cajoled or seducsd by Republican
Establishments. Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

MALONE AND YosT.-The Washington
correspondent of the Alexandra Gazette
under date of March Goth, says
"Gen. Malone ID still here, in his high
priced quarters at Chamberlin's. Many of
his partisaps call to see him, but only few
are admitted to his presence. 1t is said by
some OF those who have been unable to see
him that he gives audience to h's personal
friends and those who ne thinks can benefit
him, but sends word to the others thas he
is either not up, or iudisposed. They also
say that though the General bas commenc-
ed to endorse the applicat'ous of his favori
ties, his endorsement is not as potential as
he would like it to be, aud mention tie fact
that an applicant for the postoffice at
Waynesbnro, with his signature to bis ap-
plicatioB, was informed that before he could
bs appointed he woud have TO get that of
Mr.. Yost, the republican candl date for Con
gress in that district last fall"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
LOCAL Department..

lowe 80 MAN ANYTIHNG.'-The scr1pturai
Injunction is to "owe no man anything" ana
we would respectfully, but earnestly request
those who ''owe anything" to the Spectator Tor
subscription. advertising, or Joo-work to ooeS
st. Paul's wise injunction. to lowe no man
anything. but to love one another" The dates
printed on their papers will enable subscribers
to know how much they are owing on suoscrlp'
ton account as they show to what time pay
ment has been made. The dates prlnLeo oo
not indicate the time at which payments were
made, but the time to which their payments
paid their subscriptions.
Their receipts show both the time of pay
ment and the time TO which their subscrip-
tions are paid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
SIXTH MUSICAL FESTIVAL IN PETERS

SIXTH MUSICAL FESTIVAL IN PETERS
BURG, VA.-The Petersburg correspond
ent of the Richmond Dispatch says
"The splendid sum of $12 900 has been
subscribed for the sixth musical festival
which will be held in this city for four DAYS,
from May 21st to May Gath inclusive. The
Musical Association, under whose auspices
the festival will be given, promise that it
will be the most attractive event in the an
nails of this we'll known association. A
chorus of 400 children will be one of the
features of the festival. Carl ZerrahD, of
Boston, will be the conductor, aud the seven
vocslists who have been engaged have been
chosen from the best northern artists.
Madame Carreno is the pianist, and the
orchestra, which will be imposed of forty
pieces, has been Carefully selected in Bslt-
more. A welI-,ra ned chorus Of $50 voices
completes the list
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
S0uthern,CoaI Production.

The increase in the production of coal in
the south during the present decade has
been remarkable, and in no year has the
increase been more satisfactory than dur
ing that of 1888. 1t is expected, however,
that during the present year, 1899, the in
crease will far exceed that of any other
year. The Manufacturers Record, of
Baltimore, gives the report of the United
States Geological Survey, from which it ap-
pears that the output for 1888 in each south
ern state, as compared with 1887, was as
follows.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
See the beautiful Surah silks at
HENRY, YOUNG & cos,

A CITIZEN OF LEXINGTON ROBBED IN Roam.
oKE CITY.-The Roanoke "Herald" of March
18th. says About o'clock last night while
Mr.. G. FL. Couch, OF Lexington, was returning
from visit to the northeastern part of the city
he was approached by colored woman who
ask ed him to give her change for a quarter
He took out hts pOckeb-oook, opened it and
started TO give 1t to her, when che snatched II
from his grasp and made of at rapid rate o.
speed. lodging behind buildings and other OBJ
jects uriil he finally lost sight OF her. Mr.
Couch Immediately Informed the police of hi
loss, but at last accounts the daring thief hat
not be- captured. The peck t-book contain
ed 1887 in money"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
The Military.

Afternoon drills anu dress-rarades COM
menced for the season at the Staunton Militar.
Academy yesterday. The Cadet corps of tina
Institution has been brought up to good
degree in military instruction by the &C
com lished professors 10 charge, who sre
graduates OF high rank of the Virginia Nil .
tary Institute.
A band of ten pieces-tbe mem bers detailed
from the stonewall Brigade Band-will furnish
the music regularly every evening except
Saturday and Sunday. Following is roll Of
the detail: W. II. BarkmaD, VIM. Harms
berger, :. A. Gibbs, Dan'l Long. J. B. Armen
trout, G Harry Haines, r A. Hamilton, D. L.
SWitZer P w DOlau
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

An estimebls widow lady, in her letter re
hitting the pay for her subscription for the
Spectator, says
"Havirg been a subscriber for sone thirty
years feel tho cauid not do without the
paper. and hope II may have a liberal patron
age from the public"
She expresses the feelings. we doubt not. OF
great many others who have been subscrib
ers for as long time, and some for even a
longer time.
We have hundreds on orr list vino have
been continuous subscribers for more than the
period Of generation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
New Goods received every DAY at
HENRY, YOUNG & cos.

THANKFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS have
responded promptly TO our request to pay
what they We're owing u.s. and we hope that all
Will do so without delay. With most, they
have gotten in arrears, not wifully. but mere
ly from insttention, and only require TO be re-
minded of 1t TO secure their remittances
promptly. Some complain that we do not re-
mind them as frequently as we should. We
would prefer not To remind them at all, and do
SO for their accommodation as well as our own.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

HANGED BY HIS swEETHEART's BROTH
ERs.-W'Ikesb4rre, Pa, March 90 John
Herman loved Mary Yanchig, but Mary's
brothers objected ard "Wnite Cap no.
tice was sent to the lover to keep away.
This had no effect.
Mary's brothers visited Henran's board
ing house last night, took him out, tied
RIPE around his neck, and dropping him to
the ground dragged him over the street
until he was nearly dead. He begged fol-
mercy, which was granted on condition
that be give up Mary. Her brothers, Howell
and Stephen Yauohig, have been arrested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
SPECTATOR OFFICE,


STAUNToN. VA, April End, 1889.
There is but little, If anything. new to report
in the state of trade generally. except the CON-
tinuing tendency Of advance in sugars.
Our staple products are about the figures
they were last week, except little weakening
in wheat, which has sold freely at about 9s cts.
The offerings are in small lots and are prinoi-
pally taken by Our millers,
The sugar situation is an absorbing topic of
discussion at the chief centers OF importation
of raw sugars. The Reflners are over In orders
to fill, and are holding back in their offerings
which soon influences country and interior
stocks. Both raw and refined. advanced du-
ring the past week and II raw continues on
that scale the refined, OF course, follows. The
tendency now is still towards an advance OF
quotations by our dealers, but for the present
remain as they were last week.
1.-THE quotations are wholesale. not retail,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Miss Katie Field recently delivered her new
lecture on THE Intemperance OF Prohibition,
She told n bright way many amusing ex.
periences of heI own in prohibition states
and argued that prohibition was net success,
so far as intempera nee Is con Germ ed, She
maintained that the cause of true tempera nee
would be advanced by high license, by gen.
eral uprising against the awful adulteration
practiced by liquor Dealers and by the aboli
tion OF the American custom of treating. Miss
Field is merely following the strong tendency
of public sentiment on that question. High
license, strict laws and a rigid enforcement of
them Will mitigate the evils of infemperance
more effeetualy than any other metho 3D..
DdnUille Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
DEATH OF Mrs. LILY LAMBERT -Th'

DEATH OF Mrs. LILY LAMBERT The
Washington correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch under date of March 30th says:-.
"a private telegram received in the city
to-day from St Louis announces the death
at 1850 4. III. of Mrs. Lily Lambert. wife
If the late John W. Lambert, who died in
St. Louis on the 9th of JAnuary. Mrs. LAM
bert was daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
@ Winn, of Redmond, and visited her pa
rents there last October. She was an esti-
msble woman, and had large circle of true
and devoted friends 10 ST. Louis. Six chill
dreu survive her--five boys and one girl,
the youngest being only about six weeks
old
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

Mr.. N. L. Blakemore. of Sangersville. has
sold his property there to Mr.. Jas " McCutch
Q n OF this county, and has purchased property
at Tenth Legion, Rock M ham county, to
which he wi remove Immediately. His son.
D. r. Bekemore, who Is merchandising at
Msuzy a few miles South of Tenth Legion,
will remove his goods to the latter place on
the LIST OF May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03
All shades of Henrietta Cloth can be found
at HENRY. YOUNG & cos.

Tomorrow night at Opera House, Philip
Phillips he''Singing Pilgrim" will mako his
first appearance in his W roIe of Songs Illus
traied aud Tours Illuminated
His mayer guarantees the finest views
ever exhibited in this city and projected with
perfection upon the screen "a feet square, by
means of a Royal Photo o pticon.
Let all begin the journey to- morrow nigat,
even II unable to continue the travels for the
two succeeding evenings.
Prices of Tickets-Reserved seats. SO cents.
Balcony, IS cents,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

MEETING OF ALUMNI OF v. NJ. Ia meeting
of the Alumni and Eleves of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute of this county, is requested to be
held on the 4th Of May next for the purpose of
making arrangements to attend the celebra
ton of the 50th anniversary of the founding OF
said school. Those who can attend will please
notify the undersigned.
JAS. W. MCCoRKLE,
r. T. GOODWIN,
Middlebrook, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

The sun rose en- the Isl at 5h. Ism. a. M, and
set at Oh lin. p. m, making the length ofthe
day l2h Ann. The SUI rises on the 30th at 4h.
Am a. M, and sets at Oh. Ann p, m, making
the length of the day l4h. The increase In the
length Of the day during the month is III I'm.
The Increase in the morning is 46m.. and in
the evening Sim. The day at the close of April
is All 53m. longer than It was at the winter
gOlstice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

ROLL OF HoNoR.-The following is the roll OF
honor OF Arbor Hill school, for the month end
ng March 18th.
The following persons have been present
every day, received no tardy marks nor de-
merits, and have obtained 95 per cent on rec
itation.
Lizzie Bailey. Nora Swortzel Relia Bishop.
Lottie Engleman, Myrtle Roudabush. Rosa
Rondabush. Mary Argenbright. Katie Argen-
bright, Walter Roudabush, Sammie Argen-
bright Willie Bailey. Roy En- leman, and
Henry Argenbright. MATTE BELL,
Teacher.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-03

THREE MEN STRUCK ON THE RAIL.-A spo.
ciai telegram to the Richmond Dispatch"
from Huntington, dated the Both ulto says
Train No. 4 on the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
way struck threS men rear the depot here
this morning, killing theodore Drummer and
severely 1ujuring Isaac Deatridge and Thomas
Patterson. They were mecESnics employed
at the Ensign Car Works."