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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

To inte7rnp q singer by applause, NO
matter how complimentary in itself such s
demonstration may be intended, is exceed.
tngly ''bad form" Applause should never
be bestowed until the singer indicates thar
the song Is ended. Observance of this SIM
pie rule would spare those who desire tc
hear every note much annoyance, and
would indicate that the audience had the
requisite sdror .faire to know just when to
clap hands, thump canes and shout Bravo!
-Petersburg Inder Appeal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
LOCAL OPTION ELECTION IN ROCKING

LOCAL OPTION ELECTION IN RoCKING
HAM.-On the petition Of the requisite
number of names, Judge Grsttan of Rock
ingham has ordered local option election
in the Central district of Rockingham, in
VIII Oh Harrisonburg is situated, on the 24sh
of June next. The State Republican
says
"This election is held on the petition of
the 'wsts," or enemies of local option, and
is announced for date six months in the
future. The announcement, we presume,
will be sufficient to decide all '.dry" people
Just what is necessary to be done"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

ROLL OF HONOR FOR ARBoR HILL SCHOOL.
THE following were present every day
last month, received no tardy marks or de-
merits, and obtained 95 per cent:
Lizzie Baiy, Nora Swortzel. Helen Swort-
gel, Walter Roudabush, Rosa Rou labush, Mgr.
tie Roudabush and Lay ton Roudabush.
MATTE e. BELL,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

The government on Monday paid eight
million dollars to q few banks and other
rich corporations and individuals as inter.
est on its bonds. Those bonds are not taxed
To pay the interest on them all the people
of the country, nine tenths of whom are
poor, are taxed on tho necessaries of life
And yet the poor people Of the North con-
time year after year to send men to Con-
gress who persistently refuse either to low
er the tax on those necessaries, or to tax
the incomes Of the rich bondholders. -AEea
G01effo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRnrHREN III
CHKIsr.-The new church e7e,ted on Lewis
street by ths demo animation above named was
occupied by the congregation last Sunday
morning. Rev. j. Fl. Howe. pastor, delivered
the sermon. The dedication will not take place
till some time In the Spring. Fifty dollars was
contributed as the first offering on occupancy
ofthe sanctuary by the congregation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

A CHANCE TO BUY A HoME.-Ws invite at
tention to the advertisement by Alex. & D. II.
Kerr. Executors OF Hugh Mcclure. OF a tract Of
land Of IL or II acres, with improvements, on
the South River Road from Mt. Meridian to
Waynesboro', and about miles North of
Waynesboro. 1t is on Porterfeld Run. and is
well watsred. 1t contains all the buildings
necessary for q comfortable home. The sale
will take place on February End.
A good time to paint-while lead and oil are
cheap. Examine the stock at
CHILDS' Drug Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

Peach-blow cheeks and rosy lips, deep blue
syes and curly auburn hair, are possessed by
che lovely girl whose face adorns Hoods Sar-
saparlla Calendar for 49, She wears dainty
bonnet, and the head is "cut-out' so as to look
quite realistic, Hoods Calendar Is easily the
best OF Its kind, and like the Sarsaparills It
represents, L. q good thing to have in the
house. THE pad harmonizes with the exqui-
site array OF color above, while the dates are
easily read. Hoods Calendar may be obtained
of your druggist or by sending cents in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

One of the most valuable Improvements and
highly beneficial to Staunton and the people
on the line OF the Valley Railroad from Staun-
ton to Lexington is the delivery OF the mail on
this route by the early mixed trains which
leave Staunton daily, except Sunday. at A.
M. This. as we'll 81 through pouches from
Staunton to Cincinnati and Louisville. is an
othor valuable progress made under the ad-
ministration of Mr. Burke, our Postmaster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

Mr.. Locke stSsed: 1 bought ticket No. 46.755
through Mr.. Tom SLOAN. who is keeping books
for Goodbar. Love Co Memphis. Tenn.
weighed the matter carefully, thought of 1t in
all It's different bearings and relations, before
ever invested single dollar in The Louis
lana State Lottery. Finally. have invested.
: from time to time. an aggregate Of not more
than ten to twelve dollars struck the lucky
number IN the October drawing. and hays the
money for the prize. one-twentieth Of sSO0,O9O.
sbeing SIS, OOO-Coid,oater Miss Farmer, Nov.
list.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
DEATH OF JOSEPH II. sHERRARD

UEKTH OF JVSEFH DHEKhAHD.-
WINCHESTER, Va, Jan. 6-Joseph H.
Sherrard, aged So years, died to-day. He
was we'll known throughout Virginia and
MARYLAND. He was cashier of the Farmers
Bank of this place for many years prior to
the war, was judge Of the county and cor
poration courts for twelve years after the
war, and had been president of the Win.
chester and Potomac Railroad for many
years. He has hesn narm and bind fol
several years past.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
Syrwu of FIGS

Natures own true laxative. It is the most.
easily taken, and the most effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious Or
positive; 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. N. Allen & Bro. Stanton, Va
feb. 15-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

FATAL ACCIDENT ON FREIGHT TRAIN.
A Disastrous freight wreck occurred
Saturday evening on the Pittsburg and
Western Railroad near Carbon, Pa. Both
locomotives were wrecked. Engineer Nc
Henry stuck to his engine and was crush
cd. Fireman VIM. Condor jumped and
escaped with serious bruises. The other
engineer, Thos. jenkins, was fatally burt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

A PERVERTED FRANCHIsE.-"TheC Century"
for January is enriched by an article entitled
"A Perverted Franchise" by bon. A. G. Cor
. don, of this city. tgives graphic picture Of
one feature OF the trying times in 1854 when
war was fragrant in this beautiful and histor-
tc Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

STAUNToN PERPETUAL BUILDING AND
LOAN CoMPAEY.-The annual statement and
exhibit of the business of the Staunton Per
petual Building and Loan Company will be
found In the advertising columns. This is the
Oldest of the existing institutions Of the kind
in the city and has always been we'll managed
The stockholders meeting will take place to.
morrow, Thursday night, the 10th instant, at
the Treasurer.s Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

FIRE.-About ten O'Clock on the morning Of
the End instant. fire broke out in q wooden
dwelling house on Baptist Alley. 1t was &C.
cupied by two colored men, Arthur Raxley and
Abram Venable. the owners. with their
families. The building was totally destroyed,
the occupants losing most Of their furniture
There was no insurance upon the property and
the loss is estim ated at $500.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

Midwinter Excursion to Warrington.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
announces popular excursion to Washing
,ton, D, c., for Thursday, Jan. 18th. We give be-
How list of stations showing time of trains
and round trim rates
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
F1nsr PaEsBYrEpIAs CHuxcu AND Fl

FIEsT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND HOME
AIssIoNs.-Last Sabbath WAS the day appoint
ed for taking up contributi ons in Presbyterian
churches IN aid of Home Missions, The as
ssssment of the First Presby terian church in
this city was 1915 90. Tae collection amounted
to s523.75. Much more. it will be observed i,
than was asked.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
STOP. OVERS onR.&o.R.R. TICK rrs.-C

SToP-OvERs ON B. & o. r. R. TICK ETs.-Com-
mencing January LIST. 1889. the conductors on
B. d O. R. R. will issue stop-over cheeks to the
holders of irst-class unlimited tickets who de-
sire to stop Off at stations between the starting
point and destination of their tickets. Stop
over checks will be valid for Is days from date
of issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
The Perfection

cf the 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.
Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

Ifyou are troubled with dandruff or your
hair falling out use "Lappine."
CHILD q SHELTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

ERRORS,
Number OF errors in distribution of the mails
checked against this office in 1887, 63s; in 1883.
$780,
Number of errors in distribution of the mails
checked by this office against other offices and
Railroad Postal Clerks 10 1887. Al; IN 1888. 1247
Work OF the Carriers.
Following is list OF the Carrler-service rem
dered for the year ending Dec 81 1885,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

For chapLed hands and rough akin use
EAYER'S ALMOND CREAM, prepared only
by CHILD SHELTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

Sol -RoUsE.-Tho sale of
reserve seats for Sol Smith Russell will open
on tomorrow Thursday morning, 8 O'Clock. at
Ollvier's Book Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

SUNK IN CoLLISIoN-MAN KILLRD.-BalLi-
more, January 5-Tde British steamship
Montans, Captain Williams, which sailed this
morning for London with an assorted cargo
was this afternoon in collision off North Point
with the North German Lioyd's steamer Main,
Captain Jaeger. which was coming in from
Bremen. The Montana was struck fall on
the side and sunk in few minutes. Chief
Engineer Young. who rushed on deck when
the collision occurred. was struck by falling
boom. His kulI was fractured, and he died
In a few moments. The rest OF the crew es
capped by climbing on board the Main. The
latter at once back off and anchored. She
will not come up to the city tonight. and as
no one was allowed to board her because of the
heavy sea, the story of the accident
cannot be fully obtained. A portion
OF the crew of Montana was brought to Raiti-
moro on tug, and they say the Main was re-
sponsible for the accident. The Mon tana was
bnilt about year ago at Hartlepool, Eng,
for the Atlantic Transport Line, and was one
of the finest OF the feet owned by that COM
pany
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

public session of the workers Training
class of the Y. M. q. A. will be held In the
First Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon
st 4 o'clock. ALI friends of the Association are
cordially invited to DO present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

The weather continues remarkably pleasant
for this season of the year. It /. n IRE like
that of September or May than OF January.
The weather prophets who predictai an un
usually rigorous winter are very much non-
plussed. Their signs" have failed to bs veri-
fed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

lIfyour hens don't lay try the Imperial Egg
Food" to be had at
CHILD'S Drug Store,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

WE shall believe that General Harrison is
political mole enough to endeavor to throw
the South into the old reconstruction fever
and ague when we see him making the effort,
and not before. To do so will be to exhibit
himself as a total failure in statesman
ship and blind beyond the hope of restoration.
Norfolk. Landmark
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

The Hay Makers will welcome Sol RusseIPs
return when he appears at the Opera. House,
January 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

large stock of perfumery and toilet soap q
'ow prices at CHILD'S Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

EAYER's ALMOND CREAM softens and
beauties the skin. prepared by
CHILD & SHELTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
OEAEHs

Obituaries are charged for ct advertising rate
4Voltces % deaths fs5lisised crssssilosssly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

A WONDERFUL PEN FOE AMELIA RIvEs
CHAMBER Mr.. Chsnler expected to spend
Christmas In Paris with his BRIDE but he Or
dered made for her in New York what Is prob.
ably the most costly pen and inkstand in the
world. The author of the "Quick or the Dead?'
has always used gold pen to write hel cop
per-plate manuscript with, and this has been
held b. big. heavy penholder. The one Or
dsred by Mr. Chanler is, therefore. not too
heavy fer her use. though it is made of gold In
the likeness ola quill, the pen not being in
serteu, but forming the end of the gold quill
as the ordinary one taken from the goose's
wing does. Around the stem of the pen ale
etched delicate wreaths of laurel, and the
feather Of the quill is an exquisite piece of
goldsmith's work. each ray of the plume being
separate and set with the tiriest diamonds. 1t
is not a whit heavier than the thick, old siver-
handled pen with Y, hich 'Herod and Marianne
was written .ard every movement fl ashes with
the brliiance and fire of the lady's own be-
roines. The inksJand has big block for the
base, covered with gold, and the Initials "a
R. c." forming a monogram. in diamonds on
toe FROM, surrounded by another laurel wresth
The Ink well Itself Is a small old fashioned
gold casket. lined with glass which is carried
~ pair of blind Cupids, whose bows and ar
row shafts are crusted with little diamonds-
Philadelphia Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

Sol Smith Russell will appear at the Opera
Mouse, Wednesday, Jan. 18TH after an absences
sof nearly nine years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
Gov. Wilson's Message.
He oHARezs THAT NEARLY COCO ILLEeA,

he CHARGES THAT NEARLY COCO ILLEGAL
voTE WERE CAST IN WEST VIRGINIA.
Especial Despatch to the Baltimore SUM-
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Jan. 6.-The message
of Governor Wilson was completed last night,
and the printers will have 1t ready for thu
Legislature, which meets Wednesday the 9th
Governor Wilson takes strong ground against
electoral corruption and condemns the man
ayers of the republican campaign In the State
IN the strongest terms possible. 2e discusses
.he danger to our form of government as the
result of corrupt elections. and says further
reproach has been cast upon the State as never
before by illegal, fraudulent and corrupt yot-
ing in almost every county in its boundary.
This Is so nefarious as to admit of no question.
The vote of 1884, after the most active political
campaign ever made In the State, was 1877 ST
The capitations in 1888 were III. 4O8f and the
entire vote was 159 44O. This shows an In.
crease In the vote in four years OF 81 SIS which.
II legitimate, would indicate a population OF
100000 an increase in four years of over l0o-
700. 1t is certain, the Governor says. no such
increase has taken place. This shows that
while capitations increased 1905 the entire
vote increased e. s5s, The capitations are cor
rect. and furnish conclusive proof that nearly
5000 illegal votes were cast. The message rec
ommends that registration law be enacted
and that the election laws OF the State be SO
amended that bribery and fraudulent voting
may be prevented and the purity of the ballot
be preserved. 1t Is further recommended that
false registering. voting. bribery or abetting
bribery, attempting to prevent any man from
voting by giving or offering to give anything
OF value, or any shift to escape the registration
and election laws. shall be made feloniors
crimes. Any person. whether implicated or
not. shall be compelled to testify concerning
SUCH ofenSss, and no statute of limitation
shall bar prosecution. The balance OF the
message Ia devoted TO the corruption and use
OF money in The election OF candidates for
public offices or trusts, by combinatio ms to OPP
press people and enrich few railroads, dis.
eliminating in freight and passenger charges
and the custom OF giving railroad passes to
public officers and to political conventions.
Very forcibie language 10 uasd, and the whole
makes 3 strong State document. Governor
Wilson will Issue = supplemental massage
within two weeks. az the State officers have
no reports completed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

FGRWAKDKD TO DEAD-LETTKR OFFICK
There were forwarded to the dead-lstter Of
fee. letters and postal cards during the years
1857 and 1888 as follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
STANTON MAIL SERVICE.

MONEY ORDERS AND REGISTER ED LETTERS.
Following is a summary of the money order
and registered letter department for the years
1SS7-88
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09
Total money order transactions. p

Registered letters transmitted. :.
Registered letters received d delivered
Registered letters received In transit.
Total registered letters and packages -
handIcd IA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-09

SwINx.-Thers II . fair supply Of Hogs on the
market, lev hundred In excess OF last weeks
numbers. The quality will average q trids
better than that OF last Mondays receipts,
Rough Hogs are hard to sell at our lowest QUO.
tations. 81xa7 cts, while there Ia . moderately
good demand for light Hogs which range AZ
I1sa7A cts per D net. Receipts this wsek 7,6X
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-03
The Ellsworth Excursion.

The excursion train which carried
the old soldiers to the Ellsworth re-
union left over the Union Pacific this
afternoon at Ais well fiji Ell by the old
veterans and their families, together
with many others who were no. sol
diers, but who went along to enjoy
themselves and to witness the meet
ings between old comrades which will
Lckt pis,ce during the next few days III
our neighbOnng city.
Extensive preparations have been
made for their reception at Ellsworth,
and it is safe to say that those who
have aVailed themselves of this 0ppor-
tunity will spend very pleasant time
at the reunion. A large number of
veterans came today from Marion and
Norris counties, over the Rock Island
and Santa Fe roads, and joined those
vino left from here, SO that the excur-
sion party which pulled out from this
depot was anything but small. 1t is
almost impossible to give a complete
list vi those who participated, and as
We d. Tot like to give partial list We
will not mention any names.
Suffice it 10 say that the ''bOys in
blue" from this city will make a good
showing on their arrival in Ellsworth,
and Will not be outnumbered by many
Of the visiting delegations. We be-
speak for them pleasant time, and
cannot doubt but that they will return
with much warmer place i'll their
hearts for the country they served
so faithfully than when they left. All
honor to the old soldier.
The Sons of Veterans band accom-
panied the excursionists and will dis
course sweet music for the benefit of
all who are present.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-03
Northwest Dickinson.

Mt. GEMS, Sept. SO.-[Special]--
Quite a heavy frost visited us last Thurs.
day evening.
Campmeeting will begin next Sum-
day near New Chillicothe. 1t will be
held by an evangelist.
Mr.. Maderis has his sorghum mill
working like charm. He can't work
it fast enough to supply his customers,
yet in just one hour from the time he
puts the juice in the pans, it is made
into thick molassoes. He heats it by
steam.
The farmers are busy putting up
their hay.
Mr. Shoffner gathered half an acre
of corn, the other day, and it made 80
bushels, 20 bushels to the acre is good
corn, surely you can beat that; 20
bushel is small yield this year.-ED.)
The Bayless school begins next Mon
day.
There will be preaching at the Zion
church on next Sunday by Rev. Foster.
Mr.. J. A. Meek's father is very sick
with fever, =
There is quite a feeling among the
prtrons to have the postofAce moved
back to its old location.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-03
Save q Dollar.

4 dollar saved is a dollar made. This
rule you can apply to the great clothing,
Overcoat, hat, boot and shoe house of
G. C. Sterl & Co., of Abilene, Kas. You
no doubt have clothing, Overcoats,
hats, shoes, underwear, etc., to buy for
winter wear. Now it is a fact well
known that G. c. Sterl s. Co. carry by
far the largest stock and sell their
goods much cheaper than other houses.
Every dollars worth of goods is bought
for spot cash and they give their GUS
toners that discount in prices. They
also give away $4,000 in gold free.
With every $500 worth of goods you
buy you get a ticket to the drawing.
Visit this great clothing house and buy
your clothes for winter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-10-03
Tae Verdict Endorsed.

Mr.. II. L. Campbell, the Harrington
druggist whose application for a drug
gist'S permit was refused the other day
by Nudge Peck, has concluded not &c
appeal he case to the district court
and has ordered his attorneys to stop
proceedings. lie says he is convinced
that Judge Peck was in the right Of the
matter and the court will only endorse
his action This is a good endorse
ment of Judge Peck's administration
ara emphasizes the REFRACTORY re-
mark The ether day that he is conduct
ing the probate court with signal sue
cess.