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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

THEA MEXICAN SABBATH UNIoN.-The s en-
Otto n am, uittee on Educator and Labor re
Gently gay e to the friends and the opponents
of the Sabb ath a hearing on the SUNDAY Resi-
RIP, now n s2ding in the Senate of the United
States.
The oppopep4 Is of the bill were from the
Saventh Dsy B spt.lsts, the Seventh Day AID
yenttsts, the PEI son al Liberty League Party
or iuf1del clement
This historic and val'uable collection OF ar
guments, Which pl eseuted both sides OF this
all important su5je ct, for ns n valuable addi-
tion to our sabbath literature that should BIT
in every household.
Copies oft can be lad free OF charge,oy WrlG
ing promptly to the Senator from your state
asking for 1.-THE hearing on the Sunday Res
Bilr before Senator Blair's Committee in De
cember, 1885, -
REV WILBUR +. CRAFTS, Field Sec'y.
"a East Goth Street, New York City.
G,P, LORD, Rec Se'y.
ETnrN III,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

Mrs. HARRIsoN's FAITH IN her HUs
BANDS PRoMoTIoN.-Mr. Russell HaIri
SOD, son of the President elect, is reported
to have told the following to a friend
'sNother has always had an idea, as long
as can remem oer," said the young man,
'tbas father would soma day be President
of the United States. When he was defeat,
ed for reelection to the Senate she cbeered
him up and told him bis chances for gsttine
the Presidential nomination were better Out
of the Senate than in it, and mother had
An idea, too, that father would be nominal
ed here by this Convention. Father was
never sanguiue, but mother stuck to it,
though we all feared the Gresham move
mept would kill fathers chances.
"When at last the nomination was
made, l don't think mother was surprised
bit, and she told father he needn't con
eern himself about the election at all, as he
would GO to the White House just as sure
AZ he lived. Mother didn't pretend to kno
anything about politics, but she wouldn't
give up her idea that father would b.
President some day. So you see she knew
more about it than most of the politi
ciapSn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is the title of very
interesting novel by Walter Marion Raymond,
a copy of which was presented to us by Messrs
Warden d Co., booksellers and statoners, of
this city the price of which is only Is cents. 1t
is emphatically Virginia story. The scene is
laid in Virginia, and the names of the charac-
tiers are nearly all familiar Virginia names.
The hero of the story-Barbour Garland-sn
orphan son of a Richmond seamstress, whose
husband was killed in the war. is very fine
character, as is also that of Gen. Cotrane, CT
Louisa, who adopted him and was so devoted to
him. The principal female character, the love-
ly and spirited Miss Louise Devote adds piq-
nancy to the story, and that Of the talented
authoress and christian lady. Miss Mildred La
cost, is quite charming. The lessons taught in
this interesting story are morally wholesome.
nd we can ommend it as q proper one to
be read in the family circle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

PRELLER's UNEASY GHOsT.-A St.
Louis dispatch to the New York Times
says: A ghost story of large proportions
has been radiating from the Southern Hotel
for three days. In Room IA, in April,
1885, Maxwell chloroformed G. A. Preller
t, death. Then, after robbing the body,
he packed it in a trunk, where it lay for
two weeks. Since then the guests who
have occupied the room have had strange
experiences. The hotel people at first
laughed at their fears, but the laugh soon
'urued TO sickly smile When some of the
bravo employees tried to sleep all night III
The apartment. Groans and frightful noises,
alternating with the opening and shutting
of wardrobe doors, created panic among
ported horrors of room IA spread to such
an extent among the travelling public that
the room could not be assigned. Then the
hotel people changed the number and CALL
ed it 1873 This had no effect on the circus.
Last week one of the best-known men 10
the city occupied the room for three nights,
aud was then forced out. He is man OF
sound sense and reliability. He said:
81 did not know of the Maxwell murder
in junction with the room until after the
exhibition. The first night | was awaken
ed by rappings. They were inst "a plain
as possible. Then the bureau drawers
woald open and close. Raps would sound
al along the walls and ceiling. l rushed
down to the night clerk aud complained,
and be then told me the history of the
room. I went back the second night, aud
The same thing was repeated, only more
violeutly About 1 O'Clock, while was
sitting up awake, two explosions occurred
n the fireplace. and piece of slate AND
plaster, as big as my hat came rafting down
from the ceiling. That settled it, and l
left" Manager Lewis refuses to talk about
the room.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

"SKIPPED BY THE LIGHT OF THE ~MooN."-
Il is safe to say that the amusement-goers OF
this city will receive with much satisfaction
the announcement that the famous laughing
sensation skipped by the Light of The Moon,
A. tie be produced at the Opera House on Mon
.day evening, Feb. 18th, by Fowler Warming
ten,s original company. This play. which has
already been here. was received with great IA
,vor by the large audience that greeted its pro-
,duction at that time. Its verbal fun and gym
,nastic hilarity, Its vim and go" that delight
ed all who then witnessed it. has lost none OF
SITS charm and will draw forth an audience that
ssaould test the Opera House to It's utmost ca
pacftv, The ST.. Louis "Globe-Democrat
says:
"The first performance OF "Skipped by TIE
Tight of the Moon" last night wac given 10 an
audience that thronged to the dDors and that
was kept in a perfect wbirl of laughter fol
nearly three hours. The comedy Is nothing
more or less than a swift succession of laugh
er-provoking incidents. but there Is grea
deal of good natured every day fun Ia the dta
logue and the aIn Usem ent-seekers VINO fail tl
see il wiil miss raore fun than they will bt
able TO derive from any other scurce in long
time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

!HELToN.-At the residence of her father. DIR
r W. Shelton, IN this city, at half past o.
clock on Saturday evening. the 2ud inst, of
enlargem- mt of tue heart. Miss HeIeua Mar
tin Shelton, in the 18th year of her age,
REY.-At SWoope, February 2 1889, Mrs. Grey.
she was buried at Hebron on sunday.
Johns january 3d. 1889, three miles north of
the city, OF pneumonia, Sir. Edward Johns,
aged 30 years.
WINK Near ChuTchvile. February q 1883.
Mrs Svink. wife OF Philip Swink aged "a
years, month end day. she was "a years u
member of the U Church.
7PorTs.-Jsuu4ry 80, 1859 in West View, of
pneumonis. Mes. NJ. ] SPOTS, widow of the
late Jacob Spntts, in the 5lth year Of ner age.
FoSrEe--In LOUISE county, Va, Feb. l, 1889
Mrs. Mary NJ, wife of John o Foster, aged 81
years Deceased was the mother of Mr. l..
w. Foster, with HOge & Hutchinson, this
city
dGCoY.-suddenly. at the home OF Mr. u. E.
East, near Mofett's Creek. on Saturday
night, Feb. 2, 1889. Mr.. Pendleton Mccoy, a
wealthy citizes of Pendieton county. W. Va
He left widow and two children.
0AMPBELL In Highland county. January
S0tn, MIR. Hanson Campbell, aged 80 years.
sunday, January 9th, 1889. at the
residence of hel son, Mr.. Il. d. Erwin, In
irish Corner district Greenbrier county, W.
Va, Mrs. Mary Erwin. aged IL years. She
was sister of Newton Dickson, of Second
Greek. and wife of Capt. David M. Erwin.
deceased. of Irish Corner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

PROB ABLY DRnwNED.-Mr. Garrett Thur
man. aged about 50 years. who lived on Rock
fish river, is missing. On Tuesday of last week
the horse he had been riding was found on one
side of Cove creek where 1t empties into Rock
fish river and his hat on the opposite bank
This led to the belief that he was drowned. az
the creek was somewhat swollen owing to the
thawipg of the snow that had fallen the Sun.
day before Diligent dragging Of the creek and
river, however, has failed to discover his body
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

COUNTY COURT GRAND JURORS FOR THE En-
SUING FEBRUARY TEaM.-Hugh F. Lyle. Geo.
2, Hoover John Bailey. VIM Asst, j. Hatch
Slower. Juo W Glendy. Ro a Wallace, Geo D
Dudley, A A Sorou.. Eiwin \ NcCutchen.
] Ran Smith, NJ I Mcclure, Daniel Huffman
Joseph Horn, Ro NJ Kyle, Joo N Moher
Samr 81 P1rkins,J Jas W Weade Nick McCue
] G Thorn. Jno A Stuart, G NJ Patrick, JACOB T
Hamilton. NJ K Coalter-attendance requi' ed
at Court House Monday, Feb'y %. at 10 clock
A. M. and also the following veniremen:
E A Fuicher, q A Lightner. VIM W P~tteson
Jno A Fauver David W Drake, Juo G For
sythe. Jerome Menifee, G w LYMAN. VIM Fl
Greene, VIM Ii Wilgoss. Lewis D Myerly,
Michael McAleer, Juo Steffsy. Chas L John
son. VIM MeKeever, Geo W Critizer. Jno G
Hensley. Geo W Peaco,. Jno D Lavell, Dan'i
Rourlze-astendance required Feb'y 20. at 10
O'Clock A. NJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

The coroner's jury enpanneledsto inquire
Into the Gauss OF the death of j. W. Munday
returned verdict that it was caused by g
pistol wound Inflicted by accident while W
e. Birch was carelessly handling the weapon
One witness testified that MIR. Birch was moi
pointing the pistol at anybody in particular
but was pointing it about the store. The vic
tim of the accident, we are told, said that the
shooting was entirely accidental and that he
hoped that no steps would be taken against
his friend. The matter is to be submitted to
the grand jnry.- Charlottesville Je6ersonta7a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

MARRIAGES To-DAY.-This morning at idle
wood" the residence of the father of the bride
In this county. Mr.. e. L. Coiner of Fishersville
will be marriage to Miss May Beck, daughter
of Mr. A ID. s. Beck.
Atl2 O'Clock to-day at the ST. Francis church,
MFR J. J. Murphy of this CITY will be married
to Miss Anna Heinekamp. sister of Prof. F. W
Walters.
st the First Presbyterian Church at one
O'Clock this afternoon, the marriage of Mr.
Henderson NJ Bell. jr., son of Fl. NJ. Bell Esq.
to Miss Mary Waddell, the beautiful and &C
eomplished daughter of the late DR.. J. Alex
audeP Waddell, will tax place. The home q
this couple will be at Brsmweli w. Va. where
the groom is located in the prosecution of hi,
profession of civil engineer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

"Fhe Pennsylvania iron men have been
more and more pressed by the competition
OF Southern pig iron. Not long since a
large lot of Southern iron was sold in the
Pittsburg market in direct competition with
he home article. Alabama and Tennessee
iron have been features of the Northern
markets, and every year the number of tons
placed with Northern consumers, at prices
below those of Northern ironmasters. ill.,
creases by large figures. 1t is only natural
that these facts should set Northern capt.
talists and steel and iron manufacturers to
thinking. IN. Y. Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
SYrun of Figs

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. l5-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
Philadelphia livestock Market. Feb.
NaAGSGlAGECA.

SKYLES-&CLAUGHLIN- Jan. "a 1889 by
Rev. w. Hanse huck, at the residence of
Mr.. Geo. A. Obangh, near Pdrnassus Au-
augusta county. Va and Miss Nebaska E.
Mclaughlin, of Pocahontas county. W. Va.
CRAMER-HTsE - Jan. 9th. by Rev. ]. W.
Hausent1uck. at the residence of the BRIDES
parents four miles west of Mt. Solou Au
gusta county, Va. Mr.. Ambrose Cramer and
Miss Lucinda G. Hise. both OF Augusta ooun-
ty, Va.
BERRY MooRE.-January 81, 1899, near nv
sidney, AIR. Samn Henry Berry ana Miss
Sailie @. Moore. daughter of James Moore.
SHowALTER-dUFFaAN Anon Tuesday jan 20,
1889. at the residence of the brides parents
near Weyers Cave. by Rev. A. r. Thorn pson
OF Brldgewater. Mr.. Minor l.. Showate- OF
Rock iugham county. and Miss Martha Ella
Huffman of Augusta county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

AN INDIANA preacher says: "Mr Har-
rison's success was due to Almighty God -
It would seem, on the contrary, il was due
to the devil, inasmuoh as the latter is gsn-
orally supposed to be engaged 10 the process
of frying fat out of people, and aa it is well
known that it was by that process tina;
money was exacted from he protected man
ufacturers by which enough votes were
bought to elect Mr.. Harrison.-AleT. Ga
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Trade NGtes-CrOp Reports.

FOREIGN COMMERCE OF TIL E UNITE
STATEs.-The statistics for the month of De-
cember are now at hand from all the ports,
and the returns are exceedingly favorable. even
beyond the public expectation. The exports of
produce and merchandise for theclosing month
of the calendar year were larger than for any
previous December since 1884. The imports
also show large gain aud together the foreign
commerce of the country presents an aggre-
gate without precedent in recent history. The
exports of both gold and silver have also been
large, so that the adverse balances OF trade for
he entire year 1888, which at one time was SO
threatening, was entirely expunged, aud tn
returns show small balance in our favor The
figures we present arssubI ect to trihlng correc
tions when the books are exactly balanced
but the totals are near enough for all practical
purposes:
FOR THE MONTH OF DEcEMBER 1887 AND 1855.
1887. 1855.
Exports of produce and
merchandise .s73, 229, 55l e85.155,4Sl
Exports OF specie and
bulllon... 4,UiUIOo H,az4,S6I
Total exports in Deem
ber.-.... ....s'7 2iO By s@.lsO ,445
Imports of merchandise. $50, Ill ,22S $50 Ass lOi
imports of specie and
bnllion- .... 1901 ~ 2S33 l33
Total imports for Dec..... s55,4l2957 s63,32l s37
Balance of trade. 81 S27 1852 S93 S5s Cos
The imports of merchandise during the last
month were eight millions in excess of the
corresponding total in 1887; but the exports OF
domestic produce and manufactures showed a
gain for the month OF twelve and half mil
lions while the specie sent oat was eight and
half millions more than the incoming volume
We now present the totals for the year. cor
rected TO date and subject only TO further slight
changes that will no. materially affect the re-
suit:
FOR THE YEARS 1885. 1857 AND 1883.
1856. 1887. 1853.
Total exports 1871 7432l9 1852 45s S755 1923
Total imports. 7zl95l, 1856 7704sO.89l 752092 s9j
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

A number of the leading New York pa
pers denounce the theft of the mailing list
of the Voice and the purchase of it by Matt
Quay in no uncertain terms, The Voi e
states its case plainly and so far as we have
heard no denial has been made by the par
ties accused. The offense under the laws
of New York, will send the perpetrators 70
the penitentiary, if prosecuted If the Re-
publican party endorses the leadership of
such men it is certainly in Dad way, and
is not entitled to the respect Of decent PEG
pie any where.-Charlestoa ". Va.) Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

COUNTY CoURT.-The proceedings in the
County Court subsequent to the 9th ultimo
were not of public importance except the fol-
lowing:-
William McCne was appointed a special
commissioner to report upon the construction
and change of road at Humbert's Mill, from
the fact that the Road Board of Middle River
district had some trouble in regard to it.
A rule was awarded against T. r N. Speck,
Sheriff. and as such Jaler, to show cause why
he shall not be fined and why he shall not re-
move his deputy for failure to keep the jail
cells and apartments in proper order. The re-
port of the Jail committee spoken of above
shows that the Jail has not been kept in q
satisfactory manner.
Court adjourned on Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

OLD PATIENTS IN THEW L. AsYLUM.-Mrs
Catherine Smith, Of Washington county. Va,
the third patient admitted to the western
Lunatic Asylum. JAY 25th 1928, then 81 years
of age. died there on 2Gth of January 1889
at the advaucei age Of 81 years and months.
after being an inmate of that beneticient Instl-
tuition the long period OF 60 years and months.
There are three mo- g female patients In that
Asylum whose ages are respectively So, 90, and
81 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

The Federal Grand Jury at indianapolis
has returned over $50 indictments against
men for violating the election laws. When
it is remembered that not one in fifty OF
those guilty of that crime could be detect
ed, one is forced to conclude that the Re-
publican victory in Indiana was more of a
disgrace than an honor.-Rushrille (Iad. }
Jdcksonidn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

ENTERPRISE THAT PAYs-The advertis
ing car which has been perambuiating the
West and Northwest, sent out by the Com
missioner of Immigration of Alabama to
set forth 'the matchIess resources" of thar
State. is already yielding an abundant har
vest. Investments recently made in Ala
bama by Northwestern people and directly
traceabie to the advertising car, trebly re
pay for the expenditure made. The com
missioner is now urging the Legislature to
appropriate $4,000 for encouraging imm'
grafton, and the appropriation will proba
bly, be made. Sun.
1t is always advertising that pays, wheth'
er in immigration or selling goods.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

CITY MATrERs.-Last night was the time fol-
a stated meeting Ofthc City Council. quo
rum was not present. There is some business
which cannot be well postponed till the next
regular meeting President Berkeley announc
Ell that there would be q called session next
Friday night
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
DrspAsp Observation-Disclosures

DISEASE UNKNOWN MARION, KY,
February 2.-Twentyfur persons mostly
children. have died in Webster county of a
disease with which the docFoFs appear un-
able to cope. The disease has spread
through several neighborhoods. One family
lost seven out of its nine members. One
adult h 8 recovered and is blind.
The disease Is not understood By ply
sicians, aud they are unable to name it
Death usually occnrs in from six to twelve
hours after an attack. Those dying rapid-
= turn black after death, Three physi-
clans have fed, not being able to be o.
service, and not wishing TO jeopardsa their
lives without hope of doing good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

IMPORTANT To TEACHERs.-A circular has
been issued from the University of Virginia to
the Superintendents of Public Schools through
out Virginia rendering special course to all
teachers free of charge during the last three
months of the session. They will be admitted
Without payment OF fees upon presentation OF
a certificate from the County Superintendent.
At the conclusion of the course certificate OF
attendance will be given by the several pro-
fessors to those whose work is approved. Ap'
plicants for admission are requested to notify
the County Superintendent not later than
March 18th,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

Are important problems, the former depend
ing greatly on the latter. Every one is famil
lar with the healthy properties of fruit, and NJ
one can afford to be sick asd miserable white
the pleasant California concentrated liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup Of Figs, may be had of oul
enterprising druggists, W. M. Allen & Bro.
Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

FISH, OYSTERS, AND VEGETABLES AND
EARLY SEED PoTAToEs.-The large and in
creasing demand fer the articles named above
in which Mr.. W. 81. Wlllgos' is dealer.
should insure to him many calls. He takes
4 the pains to inform the public In an advertise
ment OF what he has. and the quick dispatch
he can give to orders. Those in want will
assuredly call on him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
VIM. Rowan of st. Louis, Mo. Made
Rich.

BE tells US of his recent drawing in The
Louisiana State Lottery of the winning ticket
that drew the capital prizs of $500 900. His
share was one-twentieth ofthe whole amount.
or SIS 900. At the time of his good fortune he
was a ship carpenter employed at the st. Louis
Sectional Docks, but has since retired. He
stated that he will continue to buy tickets the
same as usual, in the hopes of striking the
capital prize again.-&. Louis (Mo.) Star Say
dngs Dec. 2.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

Wanted at once, a reliable party to manage
my dairy. truck and stock farm. one mile from
town. Milk route established. Five hundred
dollars capital required for half interest in
same Address 7. Berger Moran, Charlottes-
Vile, Va. feb 6-3t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
Gallery TO Gure Rneur,ntisun

New discoveries-or what claim to be dis.
coveries-of the healing virtues Of the plants
are continually being made. One of the latest
Is that ce cry is cure for rheo matisO; isdeed
1t is a serted that the disease is impossible if
the vegetable be cooked and is freely eaten.
Fhe factthat II is always put on the table raw
prevents its therapeutic powers from being
known. The celery should bs cat into bits,
boiled in water until soft and the water drank
by the patient. Put new milk. with little
flour and nutmeg into saucepan with the
hoiled celery serve il warm with pieces Of
toast. eat it with potatoes and the painful ele-
ment will soon yield. Such is the d. claration of
physician who has again and again tried the
experiment with uniform success. He adds
that cold or damp never produces but simply
developes the disease of which acid blood is
the primary cause. and that while the blood ts
alkaline there can be neither rheumatism nor
govt.
st itistics show that in one year-1276-2 $50
p .rsous died OF rheumatism in this country,
Pr vented by the adoption of the remedy men
ito ed. At least two. thirds of the cases nam'
| heart disease are ascribed to rheumatism and
| its seonizing ally, govt Small pox, SO much
d eaded is not so destructive as rheumatism,
| VIII ch it is main tanned by many physicians,
ca L be prevented by obeyiDg natures laws iu
diet. But. if you have incurred 1t, boiled cee-
~ is pronounced unhesitatiDgly to be the spe-
C f1c. The proper way to eat celery is TO have it
cooked as a vegetable after the manner above
| described. The writer MAKES constant use OF
| 1t in this way. Try it once, and you would
sooner do without any other vegetable, with
| the single exception of the potato rather than
| celery. Cooke celery is a delicious dish for
the table, and the most conducive to the
health of any vegetable that can be mention.
ed.-Leeds Mercury
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

When MIR. Blaine gets into the Cabinet
there wild be regular monkey and parrot
time'' with our foreign affairs, not with
standing Gen. Westinghouse advice to
avoid entaugling alliances.-Alez. Gazette
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

LAPPINE promotes the growth of the hair
and eradicates dandruff manufactured only
CHILD & SHELTON.