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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

LESSONS IMPRESSED. Cleveland
entered upon the duties of President in
March, 1885, and from that time until
November, 1888, we heard little of race
conflict in the South. The negroes were
we'll behaved. The dockets of the criminal
courts became smaller and smaller. The
industrious thrived, and the prosperity of
the South attracted the attention of the
world. But the result of the November
election had hardly been announced when
the blacks of Mississippi, Alabama, Louisi-
ana, and other Southern States returned to
their lawlessness. Aud even in Richmond
the cases of outrageous impotence were
quite numerous. In going over the record
it will be found that no less than twelve
deaths have resulted from race conflict since
Republican President was elected.
These facts cannot be explained away.
Had Cleveland been re elected not drop of
blood would have been shed in either of the
States referred to But the triumph of the
bloody shirt party so stimulated the more
brutal of the blacks that they lost no time
in asserting themselves in riotous way.
The lessons of the past two months have
been impressed indelibly upon the intelli-
gent, patriotic, progressive people of the
South. They have been impressed upon
the white people of Virginia, and if there
ever was a time for welding the law-loviug
voters together that time is now.-Rieh-
mond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
Southern Progress.

The growing prosperity of the south is a
conceded fact On every hand, and is con-
stantly being demonstrated by the flow of
capital, aud increasing developments in
every quarter. The last Baltimore Manu-
facturer's Record speaks of our resources
in the following fattering terms:
"With mineral wealth SURPRISING in ex-
tent, variety and possibilities of profitable
development any other country on the
globe; with climate that has no equal;
with agricultural advantages so vast as to
almost surpass apprehension, yielding
even now, while SO small portion of the
land is under good cultivation, over $500,
600, 900 worth of farm products year;
with great rivers and an immense sea
coast; in truth with almost every advantage
of almost every other country combined in
her own matchless resources of climate,
soil, minerals. timber, the south is just as
surely destined to be the richest country in
the world as it is true that she SURPRISES
all other countries in natural resources and
advantages"
That Journal furthermore says that dur
ing tho past year the sum invested in new
enterprises aggregated $16S, ZOO, 900, that
20, Zoo miles OF new railroad have been
constructed since 1879, and 800, 600. DOC
are invested in our railroads. The follow
ing gratifying facts we also take from the
Record:
''In 1880 the South made 397, sol tons OF
pig iron, in 1883, 1, 100. 060, aud in 1889 it
will produce about 1880, 900 tons.
"In 1880 6,04S,471 tons of coal were
mined in the South, and in 1887 the output
was 16, 1856, 1856 tens. Cotton mills have
increased frou 1870, with Is, 222 looms and
713,999 spindles, in 1880, to over 800 mills,
with about $4,000 looms and 1900, 900
spindles, while many new mills are under
construction, and many old ones being en-
larged. The value of cotton goods made
in the south was $21, 100000 in 1880 and
nearly $50 900, 900 for 1888. In 1880 there
were 40 cotton seed oil mills in the south,
now there about 100, with about $12,000,-
co.,"
Its live stock is estimated at $575, 900,
900 against 1891, 1000 900 in 1879. The
grain crops were 1926, 800, 900 in 1887,
while but $431, 074 $3.50 IN 1880. Since 1879
the cotton crops have fetched 81, $780, 900,
600. With such magnificent exhibit 81
this the southern people must certainly be
encouraged and urged on to renewed ef
forts.-Lynchburg Advanee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

MARRIAGES..

the residence of the brides
father, on the 10Th instant. by Rey.J X. Gill;
bert, Mr.. John Smith. of Highland Co.. and
Miss Minnie Hiner. Pendleton Co., W. Va.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Augustus s. Me-
Chung, of Boise City, Idaho, was married In
Charleston, w. Va, Thursday evening (the
10th instantly to Miss Mary D. Ruffner. The
groom is a native of Greenbrier Co.. W. Va,
son OF Col. Samuel McClung, and the bride
Is daughter of Mr.. B. Frank Ruffner. of
Putnam county. W. Va. DR.. j. G. Barr per
formed the ceremony.
MILLER-LAMBERT.-O the 18th instant, at
Moscow. by R-v. r NJ Wheeler, L. H Mil
Ter, Sergeant of the town of Harrisonburg,
and Miss Sallie J. Lambert, of Augusta coun
ty.
WATSON WILLIAMs,-At Rouen. In Norman
dy, in Europe, on Saturday, the 18th instant.
Mr. Jlmes r. Watson, the expert on explo
sives of the Calling Gun Company at BIrm-
ingham, and Miss Harriet Eaton Williams
daught of Mr.. Charles P. Williams. United
States Consul at Rnuen. and on the mothers
side ID great granddaughter nj John Adams,
the second President OF the Unired states.
WIsEM AN-HEMP January 49, 1885, near Ar
Dor Ht.l, by Rev Mr.. Sniggle George
Wisefuan and Mis- Hattie q Hemp
KIDD-KNICELX.-ianua II, 1888 at Church
yin9 samuel L Klda and Miss Magnolia
knieely, daughter of Jacob Knicey OF Au
gusta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

L1rrELLss GIVING AGE.-The- numbers OF
Tbe Lining Age 1ol the weeks e. :i-g January
18th and 10th contain Daniel OConnelPs cor
respcndenee, Quarterly; The Recent Change in
Eurouean Affairs, and an Autumn Visit to ia
nan. Ninetecsats CenturyTre Negro as Soldier
and the Ethics of Cannibalism, F0rtnightIM;
swans. and Three Generations of Englishwc-
ms.. BlackoOood; Sketches in Athens, and A
Reception at Alfred DeVigny's. aenapse Bar !;
sir Richard Fanchawe, and Names in Fiction.
uacn,illons; Concerning Sheep, Cor'ahiU Let
tiers to the Duchess of Orleans, GentIeman's !;
Odd Things for Children, Chambers; Plague
Sf Flies, S: James; with "Ghe Other English
eva and "Old Turcap's Wife, and poetry.
n " dfty-two numbers of sixty fosr large
F, eaeh Tor more than $500 pages a year
pages Seription price (S6 is low; while for
the sui publishers offer to send any one OF
slO.5O the e $500 monthIies or weeklies with
the America for year, both postpai@. Lit
1ne Llon9 Ag. ', are the publishers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

PErERsoN's MAGAZINE for February is fully
co ual to the high standard set by its Jan uary
number. 1.-THE Last Day at Home is beau
Eiful steel engraving. The two full-page wood
illustrations. cupid Tobogganing' and THE
Mill Ford are both excellent. The large
fashion plate and the endless needle work de-
signs are perfect in their way. and the litera-
ry contents are admirab bic. Edgar Faweetps
serial, 1.-The Murder In Lalay e. To Place" is one
the most intense and dramatic pieces of work
we have ever seen from his pen; and the other
novelet, by the author of "a Second Life"
continues worthy of its brilliant commence
ment. The short stories are all capital, and
their variety is exceedingly noticeable The
department Things Worth Knowing" which
was started last year, has become a feature of
great interest. This month, Harriet Latham
has an article called Hints About the Guest
Chamber" which every housekeeper who
likes pretty things and has only limited means
at her command will find invaluable. ~
-ear's subscription Will well repay any lady.
.rre, ms Two dollars year, with great reduc.
,tio,s when taken in clubs. Address Peterson's
Mapazi,,e, 3O6 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

GAN UNsIGHTLY SCRAMBLE FOR OF
FIcE. "-ln a conversation with the electors
the other day Gen. Harrison remarked Il, q;
he ''never knew time in the history OF tie
country when there was such an unsightly
scramble for office"
The repu blicans are hungry, you see,
awfully hungry. They have been hibernat-
ing, as it were, for four long, weary years,
and now they emerge from their retirement
as lean as rail and with an uncontrolled
appetite for the luscious perquisites with
which the banquet board is spread.
licans have prided themselves as ''guide,
philosopher and friend" is whistled down
the wind with the breath of tornado, and
the ''unsightly scramble for Office" takes
its place.-N. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

WHAT Is the difference between the
Democratic party and the republican party
In the South? We wi | answer. In point of
its membership the Republican party is the
black population led by few white politi-
clans The Democrats party is the white
population led by its own trusted leaders.
What the South objects to. and we call the
attention of the newly elected President to it,,
is that she ghould be governed by the blacks.
led by a handful of whites who have constitu-
ted themselves their leaders, instead of being
governed by her own native and intelligent
population which has always been the
recognized governing element. Is there
any thing unnatural or improper In this? Is
there anything unphilosophical or unstates-
manlike in this? Is there anything in this
which is inconsistent with the spirit O
American Institution? If the white people
were all Republicans 1t would be just the
same.-Norfok Landnaark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

EARTHQUAKE IN COSTA RIoA.-San Jose
De Costa RIGA, Jan. 5.-At AGO A. M.
December Both the severest earthquake ex-
perienced since 1882 was felt throughout
the republic of Costa RIGA. In San Jose
both the national capitol and the magnif.
cent cathedral fronting Public Square, which
required ten years labor to erect, at an ex-
penditure of 81, 100000 are in ruins. The
Presidential palace, City Hall, national
postofice and dozen other public build
ings we're almost wrecked. Advices from
surrounding cities report the shock ever
more severe and bring accounts of the loss
of both life and property. The latest esti
mate of damage throughout the country ex
ceeds So 900, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

The death of Mrs Josephine Z. Poe. widow
Of the late Judge Nelson Poe, OF Baltimore. is
recorded In the eiehty-irst year other age.
An exchange says OF the deceased lady Her
maiden name was Josephine Glenn, and she
was daughter of william Glenn. OF Virginia.
Her sister was the lovely Virginia Glenn, the
wife of the poet, Edgar Allan Poe, and the
Lenore of"The Raven whose life and death
at the little cottage at Fordham, was one OF
the most romantic and touching incidents OF
the poets life. Mrs. Virginia Poe and her sis
ter Virginia, married COUSINS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
,o - o., Us for ljseapFil that con-
tain Me- curry,

as mercury will surely d. Sttoy sSa srSo T.
smell and completely de- aa9e the "o 80
system when entering it t. trough the ~ :.
Gus surfaces. Such articles SHOULD new.
be used except on prescripti> ms from rep
utable physicians, as the damage they will
do are ten fold to the good you can posi-
bly, derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo, Ohio, contains no mercury, and is ia
ken internally, and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine, it is taken internally and
made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney &
tCo.
eB Sold by Druggists, price rs cts per
bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Judge Woods holds that unless it can ba
proved that Col. Dudley's advics to the
republican workere in Indiana to buy votes
in blocks of five was acted upon, the Colo
mel cannot be indicted. In other words
the Judge decides that an attempt to bride
voters is not crime unless it succeeds;
therefore, that an attempt to incite robbery,
arson or murder, or any other crime, is moi
a crime in itself, and only becomes one in
case it succeeds. OF verify, Judge Woods
is second Dauiel come to Judgment
AZgr Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

SNOW STORM CT Jam, 1857 The memorable
snow storm of 1877 commenced on Saturday
night, the i7tn OF January, and continued
throughout sunday, the 18th. with high winds
drifting the snow, and intense cold weather.
snow commenced falling about O'Clock Sat
urday night. In the afternoon of Saturday the
weather was very pleasant, but during the
night ii became very cold. The train was
showed up by the drifts at Louisa G. H., and it
was ten days before the trains ran through
from Richmond. Theaverage depth as well as
could be ascertaiaed was about fifteen or eigh-
teen inches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

ROLL OF HONOR AT WEsrvIEw SCHooL.-The
following is the roll of honor for Westvie~
School for the third month, ending Jan. 18th,
1851
Wisaie Tribbett, Blanche Trlbbstt, Annie
Roberts, Maggie Bailey, Hattie Bailey, Gentry
Snyder, Grace Humphrey, Bette Humphrey,
Ivan Lightner, Floyd Brown. This requires
them present every day and S. per cent. on de
re,,tment and all their studies.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

CANNERY PRosPEcTs.-Messrs. D. r.
Thomas and James M. Cunningham return
ed from Virginia Thursday night. They
visited Canneries at both Staunton and
Lexington, and were courteously received
by the proprietors of those establishments
and given all the information they desired.
Hence our committee came back well post
ed and highly elated with the Greenbrier
Cannery.-Greenbrier W. Va) Independ-
emit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

S 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, l5-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

s.BRARs KILLED.-Lsst Sat urday, on North
Mountain, David Hostetter killed large fat
bear. One of his children saw Bruin lying in
peaceful repose against huge boulder near
the house. The child i'm mediately ran and
informed its father of what it had seen, who at
once repaired to tho spot with his Winchester
rifle, and senta ball whizzing through the
brain of the bear. The carcass was brought to
town and sold by Welsh & Co
This makes nine bears Mr Hostetter has kill
I'D in fifteen ENTHUSIASTICALLY Neeog.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

THE FURNITURE FACToRY.-There seems to
be nothing in the way now to secure the estao-
lishment of a Furniture factory In this city as
has been proposed. The capital required will
be from SIG 900 to 0O0O. of which about ll,0OO
lis already assured without soliciting subscrip-
4tions To-day the matter will be taken in hand
by a committee OF gentlemen who will call
upon the citizens generally, and it would seem
that the comparatively small amount TO be
made up can be very readily accomplished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Ofthe age in the medical line is the liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, manufactured on
ly by the California Fig Syrup Company, San
Francisco, California. 1t is agreeable to the
taste, acceptable to the stomach, harmless in
its nature, painless, yet prompt and thorough
in its action. For sale by W. M. Allen & Bro.
Stannton. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

There was issued from the County Court
Clerks Office for 1883 two hundred and fifty
marriage licenses ofwhich 1876 were white and
So coloree. Returns of all have been made ex-
cept ihose Of Demsters and Henderson. Long
and Thomas. Reynolds and Rice Tfuslow and
Painter (whtte) BowIes and Baker, Holloway
and Carter. Pool and Rose, Wilson and May
bush, Washington and Kenney, Yancey and
Calbreath (colOred). On the failure of minis
tiers to make return the law provides that his
bond shall be deemed to be broken and sub
jects him TO penalty for such failure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
VI. LYNDON, Princi pal.

DELEGATES TO THE UNITE. BRETHREN Con-
FERRNCE.-The General Conference of the u
nited Brethren Church will meet in Reading,
Pa, on the 9Th of next May. The Virginia Con.
ference is entitled to four delegates The laity
throughout the bounds of the Conference vote
for these delegates. and this election took place
last November. The Board of Teilers, FL. N.
WhiJesel, j W. Keiter. and c. Tutwiler, ap
pointed TO count the vote OF the Virginia Con-
ference met in Harrison burg, week before last,
when it was ascer tanned that the delegates
elected were Revs. J. @. Howe, G. P. Dyche, j.
w. Holt, and A p. Funkhouser. Many other
elders received Aattering votes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

The fall of snow on Sunday gave the school
girls and others an opportunity to enjoy
sleigh .riding on Monday, and throughout that
day our streets were vocal with the merry
Naturalization of sleigh bells, and the joy
GUS hilarity of sleighing-b bellies. These rose
buds of humanity did not seem to fear being
bitten by the "keen, biting frost"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

SNow-Snow commenced falling Sun day
morning, and continued till about O'Clock,
when It attained the depth of about 5 inches.
Then for a while there was a gentle rain. Dur
Ing the fall of the snow, the mercury indica ted
a few degrees below freezing. When the rain
was falling, it was few degrees above freezing.
This is the first snow of any consequence we
have had here this winter. On the Goth Of No
yember we had very light fall-not more than
two inches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
Casper weaver is q Fortunate GeT'

born in Hessen, in 1882 landed at New York
in 1856 lived in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
IS years, moved to Georgetown, KY, where he
ioined the Confederate army and became q
soldier OF John Morgan, serving through the
settlement question of secession. After the
war he came TO Weverly. lafayette County,
Mo-, where he resides. few weeks since he
drew in the November drawing of the Louis
lana State Lottery, by which he has come In
possession of on e. fourth OF one-twentieth OF
1he capital prize OF $4,000, being the comfors-
able sum of S5750.- Waverly (Mo) Times. Dec
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

The Political talk at farmers gatherings
this year is pretty much all one way. There
is an unequal division of profits, and the
farmer gets the smallest share Q 1ery time.
The country is getting richer and richer
wealth is piling up.
Who gets ii? The farmers like to Gee
wealth accumulate and business prosper.
Gus, but they want to see fair division OF
this wealth and business. Rural Neas
Yorker.
Well, if the farmers keep their eyes open
during the next four years they will And
out who gets it and then be ready to vote
the democratic low tariff ticket.-N. Z
Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23
NxBOUF0R's SALE as
"a REAE. ESVATE.

As Executor of the will of Robert G.. Bickle,
decd. will, in frant of the court house, In
the city OF Staunton, on
Wednesday,. February 6th 1883,
ell at public auction, that certain Brick House
nj lot, on the west side of Water ST., known
as The Norris Property.
and now occupied by Mrs. Virginia P. Wood
house. This lot fronts on Water Street 85L It.
and runs back l31 x fJ to the Lutheran Church
lot; this ia valuable property, lying in the
heart OF the city,
TERMS :-One-third of the purchase price
cash. and the residue IA one. two aud three
years of equal llstallment5. wi th interest from
day OF sale, the purchaser Ia give bonds with
approved personal security. and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
Sale to commence at II O'e'ock q. m.
VIM. L. RUSH, Ex'r.
8. NJ. Cushing, Auctioneer.
ian 16-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

Two WEST VIRGINIANS INSTANTLY
KLLLED-A dispatch from Charleston. W..
Va, says; Tuesday afternoon car on the
Mt. Carbon railway, running from the river
to the compauy's works, became detached
from the train and started back down grade
to the river. The brak eman, in endeavoring
to check the speed, broke the brake. In the
meantime Charles Craig aud G. f. Wander
grlft, two of Fayette county's best citizens,
who had purchased railroad bicycle and had
been in the hab.tof riding up and down the
road. had started on their bicycle to the river.
The car soon overlook and ran over them.
decapitating Mr.. Graf :. his head rolling down
an EN- bankmsnt, and instantly killing Mr..
Vanderbilt also. The noise of the bicycle is
supposei to have prevented them from hear
ing the approaching carr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-23

TIE RIGEq I2EA.-The Mountain Neaos, pub
ed at Franklin, Pendleton Co., W. Va, in
lisl sig advocating the building of bridges
an arr ~<xealrs in that county. uses the fol-
over Thea We which is as strus ee preach
lowi ug langL
ing''- ~Na xzT.sges, where requir-
GOD roads and ~ 10 lbs development OF
ed are just as necessa.. SFlosperlty Of people
q country and genera s&2chipg
as good schools aud good
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Greenviile and Vicinity.
OYSTER SUPPER AND FANCY DRILL AND BAG
ELoRS' CLUB PARTY-PERSoNLS-SN
Correspondence of the SPEorAToR.l

OYSTER SUPPER AND FANCY DRILL AND BACH
ELoRS' CLUB PARTY-PERSoNLS-SN SNOW.
Correspondence of the SPEorAToR
GREENvILLE. January 22nd, 1889.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church Bethel
congregation gave an oyster supper and fancy
drill in the Masonic Hall last Friday night,
and realized, clear of all expenses. about
sll7.00. The fancy drill was performed by the
young ladies of Middlebrook and vicinity, who
were dressed in neat red froeks with white
aprons, and wore upon their heads very pretty
red caps. Their ages ranged from II TO 10, and
were all about the same height. Their move-
ments and postures were excellent.
The Bachelor Club will give its annual party
at the residence of Mr.. Saml F. Gilk eson, near
Greenville, Friday night, Jan'y 25th. Each
gentlemen will contribute two dollsfs for the
privilege of taking his lady. The money taken
in, in this way. Will be used for the benefit OF
the new Presbyterian church at Bethel, which
will be dedicated in the near future.
Mr.. w. A. Masincup. of this place, is now in
Roanoke. and will probably make that place
his future nc me.
DR.. W. L. Tate. who graduated at the Uni
versity of Va, last year. expects to leave for
Falling Springs, W. Va, in a few days, and
will there hang out his shingle and try his pa
ITEMS.
Miss Bessie Merritt. who came home from
school last week. sick, is improving, and we
hope she will soon be able to continue her
studies.
About five inches OF snow fell here yesterday.
The people of Greenville are very much
afraid that they will not be able to fill their
ice houses this winter. They need not be I'M
easy, for they will fiud that there are many
cold, frusty mornings 10 follow. "R"