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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06
Deafha.

Mrs. Henrietta F. stribling, relict of the late
eminent DR.. Stribling, died at her residences
in this city. at an early hour on the morning
OF the 18th ultimo, In the 10th year OF her age
She was one of the oldest members of Trinity
Episcopal Church. Whilst her physical strentf
was not sufficient for the outward work of the
long christian life she adorned. her faith and
zeal were blessed in the experience and assur.
ances OF the happiness which awaits the resi-
for the saints. The funeral service was from
the church on the afternoon OF the LIST inst
Rev. w. @. Hullihen, Rector.
Mr.. George F. Flick. who. from early man.
hood, had been highly respected citizen o.
Staunton, and by his quiet and retiring and
uniform life seemed to have almost an assur.
ance of many years yet to live. died suddenly
shortly after O'Clock p. m. ON the evening o.
the 9th ult.mo. He was at his store as usual
on the day of his death. About noon be was
suffering with a violent pain in his left arm
and shoulder. Afterward the pain was trans.
ferred to his left side and region OF the heart
Applying to DIR. A. NJ Henkel. one-eighth of Q
grain OF morphia was inserted into his arm
which gave him temporary relief. He return.
ed to bis home about 6 p. M, ate his supper
and Immediately retired. His wife left Aim for
few minutes. but Inn medistely returned and
found that he was dead. He died from neural.
gia of the heart.
He was a native OF Woodstock. Va, and, as
stated. came to Staunton when young. He
served'through the war as a member of the
West Augusta Guards Before and afterwards
he conducted the saddle and harness business.
He had a fine custom and accumulated q
handsome competency He was in the fifty
eighth year of his age. Mr.. Flick leaves wife
but no children. Il, -
The funeral services were at his late residence
on the afternoon of the LIST inst, Rev W. @
Hullihen. of Trinity EpiscaI Church. off1cia-
ting.
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DRUGGIsTs-NEw FIRM.-Mr. Geo. 81. Bell
as heretofore announced, has purchased the in
tercst OF Mr.. A. G. Robinson, one OF the former
firm Of Hughes aud Robinson in the Drug
business. and hence the present firm is that OF
Hughes & Bell.
These gentlemen are SO we'll known that 1t is
Unnecessary to say anything in commentator
ofthem. Mr.. Hughes has been in that bust
ness a long time. and Mr.. Bell has had an expe-
rience of five years, and is not only proficient
In that line of business, but his department
and pleasant manners and accommodating
disposition make him very popular with ali
his acquaintance and customers.
OFFICERS OF THE W. G. T. U.-On the 2Sth
ult., the following were elected officers of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union:-
President, Mrs. A. II. Fultz; General Vice
President, Mrs. d A. Risk; Vice Presidents,
Mrs. Sarah Summerson. Mrs. jacob Hanger,
Mrs. NJ. e. Perrin. Miss E Smith; Recording
Secretary, Miss Annie Goode: Corresponding
Secretary. Mrs. W. Newton; Treasurer Mrs.
NJ Powers and the following superiuieud-
ents of department work: Jail and A M house
Mrs Rob Powers: Flower Mission. Miss Josie
Pemherton; Juvenile work. Mrs II. Fultz;
Literature, Mr.. J. W. Newton; Committee on
Gospel Temperance meetings, Mrs. d Risk
Mrs. W. Newton, Mrs. A. 81. Fultz, Miss
Annie Goode.
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6tuart's Draft News.
Correspondence OF the SPEcrAroR.l


March T. '89.
A telegram was received several days ago
stating the illness of Miss Mary Forror who is
visiting her brother in Harrington. Kansss.
her recovery is doubtful. Her sister, Miss
Kate Forror near this place, is also quite Ill.
Mrs. ]. T. Maupin is very i'll and from last
report was no better.
Harry Black who left here several weeks ago
returned last Saturday. Harry is back on bust.
ness for one of the large manufacturing estab-
lishments in Florence. Alabama. where he ex-
poets to locate permautly in short time.
L. P OF. formerly merchant al this place
and now OF Harrisonburg. Va. is here on a
visit.
An old colored man in our part Of the county
who has always been a warm Democrat was
told by one of the leading Republicans last fall
during the champaign that II he would vote
for Harrison and Morton and Yost he would
4th provided Harrison was elected (Which was
the case.) The old darkey has been making
big preparations to go to the capital city. and
several days ago went to bis republican friend
told him he was ready to go and TO get his
ticket. when the republican told him he could
&C to the d. for all he cared. that he had his
vote and elected his man. and the old man
could go to the d. for his TICKET.
Uncle Tom says he is a democrat from this
day hence and that no republican can buy his
vote again.
An oyster supper will be given in the store
house formerly occupied by Mr.. L. P. OFT for
the benefit of Calvary Chapel on March 7th.
All are invited to come with a full purse and
buy largely.
Miss Minnie Houser, OF Greenville, is visit
ing Mrs. Alexander.
We are still having plenty of rain and mud
The county roads are bottomless. Boy.
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VITAL STATISTICS OF NEW YoRK-Forty
thousand one hundred and forty-two deaths
1888.
Consumption led the death list, 5,215
persons having succumbed to that fearful
disease.
Pneumonia followed with 4,247 vic
Tins.
There we're picked up IN the streets Of
the city 1877 foundlings.
Two hundred and thirty-three persons
took their own lives.
Of these 80 persisted by poison.
The bullet carried off rs.
The knife or razor was chosen by twenty
fur of the suicides.
The rope was selected by thirty -one of
The self-slsyers.
Tna homicdes for the year aggregated
i ty-three.
Two persons suffered death on the gal
lows.
The fremen were called upon to battle
with 5000 fires. which did damage aggre-
eating 81, 566 .401.
A large number Of immigrants came to
this country In 1885,
The total was 1888, 595.
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An old Slaves Precious Secret.
HE KNEW OF THE EXISTENCE OF SILVER
MINE AND BEQUEATHED HIS SECRET TO
HIs Son,

He KNEW OF THE EXISTENCE OF OLIVER
MINE AND BEQUEATHED HIS SECRET TO
Hrs Son.
Moorefeld, ". Va, February 24.-Silver
mining upon an extensive scale is to be be-
gun in the mountains near here as soon a.
he weather will permit. In connection
With the beginning of this industry there
is an interesting and somewhat unusual
story. Almost from the period of the frs
settlement of the country there has been
popular belief that silver mine OF con-
siderable richness existed somewhere in the
middle mountains, but although searching
parties have tramped over almost every
foot of the territory, beginning their opera
ions long before the war, no trace of the
vein Was ever found by white men About
1858, however, slave named Cater &C
cidentally found the silver-bearing ledge.
and took the story to his master, with the
offer to reveal the location if he could be
assured of the freedom of himself, wife and
son. The master, thinking 1t was only ruse
On the part of the colored man to get away to
he North, refused to take any stock in the
alleged discovery, and the John Brown
raid, together with the outbreak OF the
war. caused the silver legend to be com
petely lost sight of. Cater and his family
moved to Mount Pleasant, Penn, where
he died few years ago, but not before ne
had confided his secret to his son Henry.
Henry made number of trips to the secret
niue and secured considerable quantity
of the metal. A short time ago he visited
this place and entered into negotiations
with local capitalists. They were 80 i'm.
pressed with the story that they consented
to purchase large tract of wild land in
~ ,,,n,r+o;cs faw miles south of the
town. As soon as that was accomplished
they entered into an agreement with Cater
to give him one-fourth of the net proceeds
of the mine. This Cater assented to, and
the OLD slaves son is now here overseeing
the preparation of the papers. The COM
pany formed has ample backing, and active
operations will be begun as soon as the
agreements are completed and signed
Geiter has with him a silver brick and a
number of specimens of ore taken from the
maine, and the rock is rated at an excep,
tional richness. The affair has created
much excitement since it became public.
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In September, 1888. the Shenandoah Normal
College was organic d. 1t is private schooi,
and without the aid If church orga nizations
or any assistance from the state, the enroll
ment has never been less than one hundred
any preceding year. Some of the reasons for
the ccess of the school are: The Faculty is
com posed of experienced and Normal trained
teachers; students can enter at any time and
select their own studscs the instruction is by
the most approved normal methods and no
one is held back on account of the idleness OF
others; the school having no endowment fund
depends entirely upon. the merit of the work
lone for success the members of the Faculty
are personal y interested in the success of each
udent while the instruction il of the best.
the expenses are SO low that it places a practi
cal education within reach of all there are
special classes for teach ers and those desiring
a business educa' ion.
Terms oftbe Normal begin March 26th, June
4th ami July 9Th No vacation until August
II. Students can enter at any time and fnd
classes IL suit them Tuition Ten Dollars per
term of ten weeks.
Board with room in private family $3.50 per
week, Young men can secure good board in
clubs at $500 per week. S43 90 In advance will
pay for tuition, board and room rent for fifteen
weeks There are classes suit all. No ex
ira charge for vocal music. elocution and book
keeping.
The best instruction 10 instrumental music
at reasonable rates. Students furnishing their
own instruments receive instruction in the
Normal Cornet Band free of charge.
Honest, industrious young persons can make
arrangements to attend the Normal during the
Summer and pay part of their expenses after
wards. Tuition will be refunded to any one
Who is not pleased with the school. For full
G. w. HoENsHEL. Principal.
mr. 6-2t HarrisOnburg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06

Last Tuesday evening. about he time of ths
arrival OF the western bound train, those W BIZ
were on the streets at That hour heard deer
thud y of distant thunder. followed by a crasf
such as the people of Staupton never befOr,
heard. Cheeks blanched and hearts throubet
tumultuously cellars and otner places of safe
ty were sought, but as the noi-e continued anC
no cause became apparent for the unusual oc
curranc the people cautiously veDtured fros.
their hiding places to determine the cause O
the tumnit, wnen, finding that it was caused
by the immense fail in the pr Ca OF new Sprinl
Goods of all kinds arriving daily at Denny i
Sh1rkey's their fears were turned into rejoic
Ing, showing the fail had come To stay, aud a,
an evidence of this fact give this young firm
call and see for yourselves. ''Short profits anC
quick sales" Is the motto of this firm. Don'1
forget the piece. DENNY & Shirley,
feb l3-tf ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06

A SAD STATE OF AFFAIRs.-An evil that
threatens women is the bad literature of the
day. Ninety nine novels out of a hundred ara
Injurious A woman should never read a flo.
titious story which misrepresents life: she
should beware OF the sensational book and
any book that infiames the mind by Its pas.
sion. Obscene pictures which are passing
through our postofices every day should be
anathema'ised in every way possible, am
sometimes tempted to believe that amateur
photography is curse.
In modern society one-half of the society
men are wondering how In the world they can
get the wives of the other half. This may
bring smiles to some faces, but 1t will bring
tears to the eyes of others in this city. Clubs
and hotels are becoming dens of corruption
know man in New Haven whose hand one
half OF the people of this city would be proud
to grasp. Yet know that this man has two
familie vim In different parts of this conn.
try. There may lie others OF the same sort
whom do not know.-Rev, Il. J. Wheeler
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06

MENU AT THE INAUGURATION BALL.
The following was the menu at Harrison's
Inauguration Ball.
Blue Points on Ice.
Steamed Oysters. Oysters a Ia Poulette
Chicken CroQuettes. Sweetbreads,
Pate a la r, inc
Terrapin, Philadelphia.
COLD.
Assorted Roll Sandwiches
Mayonnaise of Chics en-. Lobster Salad
Cold Tongue Ii
Cold Ham q la Montmorency.
E; ned Turkey a la Auie,Io.I e.
Breast of Quail la Cicerop,
Pate de Fois Gras la Harrison
Terrtne of Game a la Morton,
SWEETS.
Assorted Ice Cream. Orange Water Ice:
Roman Punch,
Pyramid of Nougat Renaissance
Bonbons Republican.
Pavilion Rustic. Assorted Fancy Cakes.
Fruits, Desserts, Coffee
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POLLY AS A REFoRMER.-La asst sunni aer
there was parrot on Third avenue that
used to stay out of doors the greater ar,
Of the day. In the next house was &C. Id.
ing woman. She used to scold every min.
ute, either her husband, or the children, o,
the cat, and soon the parrot began to MIN
ic her. Between the two, the neighbors
nearly went distracted. But pretty soon
the woman stopped. She could hear the
parrot hooking her. Cries of 'sStop yonr
noise, Shut up, Mind me, sir! I'll strap 70 "a
made the air vocal, but rs soon as Polly
found out that she was having the fun all
to herself she stopped, too. Now, uot a
word ofscoding is heard in the Third street
house. and Polly sings and whistles her old
time ditties. She is looked upon as an apos
tie of peace by the neighbors. Detroit
Free Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06
A CtgarmRAer's Luck.
HE WINS PRIZE OF Eve THOUSAND DoLLA
IN THE LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.

HE WINS a PRIZE OF FAVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
IN THE LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.
young cigarmaker. doing business at pa South
Broad way, purchased ons-twentieth of tick
No. 40,7S9 In the louisiana State Lottery. Tai
ticket drew the second capital prize of 800 00i
on January Is, and one day last week MIR
Fricke received check on the New Orlean,
National Bank for S. 900. Mr.. Fricks WAS seer
!. estcrday and seemed TO bear his good fortun.
W 18th becoming modesiy. He said ne receives
tn 9 check last Thursday evening through tbs
me 'ney- order department of Adams EXPIRES,
Coi npany. He has not yet decided what to in
yes IL In. His little cigar store has beef
thropged for several days with friends iDquir
ing the best number To play on and other de
ITALIA. Mr.. Frfcke ! as been investing in Louis
lana State Lottery tickets for 81 years, and n
all tt vat time the money expended has not ex
ceede d the sum of $50. for which 5000 in har
cash :1s a good return.-Banimore (MdJ Herald
Jan. rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06
EAYER'S ALMOND CREAM softens and
beauties the skin, prepared by
CHILD SHELTON

A LARGE EAGLE CAUGHT-A very large
eagle has been seen for several years in the
neighborhood of Letcher, Bath county. It has
in that time killed several lambs, geese, etc.
Last week the eagle caught a goose from the
flock OF Mrs. Landes, and before it could be
scared away, killed the goose. Mrs. Landes at
once set stee trap, placing 1t beside a stump,
the goose was tied on the stump as bait. Soon
his eagleship returned for his goose, and in the
struggle to tear it loose was caught by one toe
in the trap and Immediately dispatched by
Mr.. ]. L, Landes. who sends ms a claw OF the
great bird. The eagle measured seven feet from
tip to tip. and his claw would almost make a
derrick hook.-Aueghony Sentinel
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Staunton Markets.

STAUNToN, VA, Mar. 9th, 1889.
During the past week, business was dull
throughout the country, and that was also the
case with our local trade. In revising the price
current we have not advanced quotations. In a
single article of staple production. but in
wheat and oats have to make a small reduc-
ton. nor is hay maintaining the prices of two
and three weeks ago.
Very little trading in wheat occurred during
the week, either at Chicago or New York.
From the latter port. flour was loading for the
foreign markets. more briskly than wheat. On
the Isl instant, not a bushel OF wheat was
bought an export account, though the Liver
pool cables of that day reported both wheat
aud -four In demand. and holders offering
sparingly.
THE quotations are wholesale. not retail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06
H0WsN TulSt

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of G ttarrh that cannot be cureo
by taking Hairs C>tarrh Cure.
F. J CHENEY s. co. Props. Toledo.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ]
cheney for the last IS years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able TO carry gu,
any obligation made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo. o.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o
Ell. VAN HoEsEN, Cashier, Toledo Nation
al Bank, Toledo, o
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the bl nd and mucus
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
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Mrs. Clerelaud and the Conductor.
HOW SHE MADE A RAILROAD MAN HAPPY BY
SENDING HIM SOME OF HER WEDDING
CAKE.


CAKE.
To the Editor Of the Evening Star:
As the excellent lady, whose bright pres
ence has been such a charm in the White
House, is now about to retire therefrum,
with the regrets of all, who having met,
have admired and esteemed her, every Incl
dent respecting her may still be of interest
to the people. A few weeks since, in pr :
vate interview with the President, l said to
him: cat some time should like presen
tation to Mrs. Cleveland, for have lovely
story to tell her respecting herself"
SWELL" he replied, '.if the story is about
herself, then it must indeed be very love-
ly one." Subsequently, at Secretary Whit
ney's, was introduced TO the lady, who
cordially granted me the privilege of an in.
terview at the mansion for telling her the
Story. 1t was thisl give it as / told 1t to
her:
..Iu the June after your marriage. while
waiting at Syracuse for train. | saw a
conductor of the Lehigh Valley road sit
down on truck beside brakeman, TO
whom he said: "Do you want to see some
thing nice have here ?" taking ont of his
rocket little box, narrow and long, cover
ed with silken tissue paper, and tied with
satin ribbon, fsnme wedding cake sent to me
personally by Mrs Cleveland
"'Oh, pshaw,' said the brakeman, that's
too thin. You can't gum me in that way.
"'Bnt.' replied the conductor, st is right
down true. I used TO attend upon Miss
Folsom when on our road going to Wells
college, at Aurora; and so, remembering
this, she has sent me. you see, this piece OF
her wedding cake. Now don't you think
she is very kind lady, and here the mois-
ture came to his eyes. so to think of pool
obscure conductor among all her friends.
"But the brakeman was unbelieving, and
fellows started the story that it was all a
pur-up job.
s'Now, Mrs. Cleveland, - asked, sis this
story true?''
"'Oh, yes she said. Il sent him the cake.
What was his name? I remember now, it
was Carey. He was indeed always very
kind aud attentive to me. From his home
in Ithaca he wrote, saying that the boys all
made fun of him as trying to impose on
them; and SO he begged that l would write
letter to him 'nfirmiug his story. l did
this and he has the letter now"
Perhaps other great ladies of the land are
as kindly considerate as this one of the love.
" and obscure, but the record thereof is not
given. CARLOS BUoCLEUCH.
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MARRIAGES..

fEAGEh-PEmBERroN.-O On the 7tn OF Feb. sc
Tue bapllst parsonage, By hev. DR., Nelson.
MI. w. E. Yeagsr anu Miss Bette B, Penn
berton. all Of this city.
CHwEICKKRr-CLAs K The marriage of Cant
Chas. e chweickert. of the O. q o. R'y. 10
Miss Jennie Clark, at the Hinton Female In.
stiiute. Tuesday evening. Feb. Nth,: was q
quiet but interesting event.. Capt 5chweick-
ert is one OF the most popular conductors on
the G. d D and Mas Clark one of the great
est favorites in Hinton society. The ceremony
was pronounced by Rev. ]. u. Shlpley.--Hin-
ton (W.V.) Independent.
dUFFER-SHAFsk.-Marc 3, 1889, near Strib-
ing Springs, Mr.. Howard Kinney Huffer and
Miss Mary Frances Shafsr.
WILFoNG-RAWLEY.-M LIST, 1889, near
Mossy Creek, Mr.. Henry Wilfong, of Rock
Augusta,
PArroN-LEARY-Februa 9th. at at. Paura
church, Richmond, by Rev. DIR. Minnegerode
Maj. James u. Patton and Miss Mamie
Leary. The contracting parties are both
promiD ent figures in society in this State.
The groom, besides being an active mem Der
OF the democratic State committee, is one OF
the most successful business men here. The
bride is a beautiful blonde, and for several
seasons was one of the most charming OF
Richmond's bellies.
aEArwoLE-WIsE-OnT Thursday, Feb. 2Sth
1859. at the residence of the brides pa ents
BY Rev. A. r. Thompson, CT Bridgewatsr'
VT. ADAM 3. Hsatwole and Miss GeorGiana
Wise, both Of Rockingham Co.. Va,
loSES-BIEDLER.-In Luray, Page county m
Feb. Nth, by Elder Benz min hampton. Mr.
Matte Biedler. The bride is the beaufif.-i
and attractive daughter of Martin 3 s,JJar
Esq. well-known citizen OF Page coupty'
ness man of New York civ '0"As pusts
3REGG-SMITH.-Feb. 9th, In Trinity cbnr,t
oy tne hSecIor, w. Q. HulIihen-.S.r b a.
Gregg, OF Florence. s. C., an s,afs
s s1,i,;a o daughter of Judge j. W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-03-06

MRS. CLEVELAND Nor GOING TO DO
LITERARY WoRK.-Mts. Cleveland re
ceived the representative of this paper il
the Red P4rlor Saturday afternoon.
"It has been rumofed," said the reporter,
SHAT You are about TO write book giving
your White House experiences.
'Oh, dear no! | never thought of such a
thing. 1t would hardly be in good taste:
and then | am not literary, aud do not as
pire to be. l have had pleasar and
happy life in the White House, but hat ia
no excuee for rushing into print isn't
that what you journalists say? ave al
ways had fonduess for reading, 81 d, for q
bnsy woman, read mnch, but have not
the remotest idea of devoting NJ, self to
Literature or literary pursuits, ei, b. :, ow
Ct ct any future time.- Washnsgton Pet.
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Two Lucky Dayton soys Drew 81 1000

Two Lucky Dayton BOys Drew 81 5, OOO
Two OF the luckiest young men in the city OF
Dayton are E imond G. and George G. Albert.
who held the one-twentieth of tick ct No Sc, 52l.
Which drew the ffrst capital prize of $4,000 in
the November drawing of the LouIsi na State
Lottery. george is eighteen and works at the
shops OF the National Cash Register company,
while Edmond is twerty and at Stoddard's
Machine shops Both are honest and hard
working Their father. Casper Albert, q re.
specialize barber died several years ago. and
they have had hard and uphill work, assisting
their widowed mother to support the family.
They now own their coy cottage home on
Mable street: and the lift the prize they have
won has given them places them in comfort.
able circumstances Ddgton (Ohio) Democrat,
Dec. 9th.
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The WEST VIRGINIA GovERNoRsHIP.-To
satisfy several Inquiries on the subject, we
state that on the 4th Of March Gan. Golf will
lake the oath of office as Governor of West Vir-
lnla' ana VIII than dam AMI thu possess ion of
ene once. This demand will be resisted by
ooV' wilson, who claims that under the cir
cumsIances and the law 1t is his duty to hold
oSer until Inc contest between Gen. Golf and
Judse Fleming is decided. We presume tho,
Gen. Golf will then apply to the Circuit courr
of Kanawha County for a writ OF quo unrror,o
requiring Gov. Wilson to show by what author
ity he holds the office. The decision of the Cir
cult Court will be at once appealed from. and
the Court of Appeals will then decide the mat
ter Charleston W. Va.) Gazette