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said Pasha" by the California Opera


The production in the Opera House on last
Monday night of the lively and amusing COM
ic opera, "Said Pasha," by the California Ope-
ra Company, gave the audience much delight
by the good singing and comic acting of the
members of that fine company. The audience
was entertained interested, delighted and anus
ed from the beginning to the end. Those who
could appreciate good vocal music greatly en-
loved that part of the performance by num-
b er of excellent voices, and all had their risi-
bles excited by the rare acting of the comic &C
tors, Mr. Fred. Lennox as "Hadad." and Mr..
Stanley Felch as "Nockrey." the assumed idi-
OF, and all who saw them know why" Miss
Ida Mule as serena the Pasba's daughter,
was most excellent. SIZE Is little, sprlghtly
actress and fine singer. The principal char
acters "Said Pashs," by Mr.. Francis Gaillard
"Terano, va Mexican nooleman, by Mr.. Fred.
Urban, and "Hassen Bey." by Mr.. ]. E. Nc
Wade. were well presented and ELECTED fire.
quent rounds of applause. But as all perform
ed their parts SO well, including the chorus. 1t
seems invidious to partiulariEe Should this
company visit our city again, 1t will be greet
ed by a much larger audience than on this &C.
casion.
At the close of the first act there was an
alarm of fire that caused many to leave the
hall for awhile. The fire was in the rear of the
building in which are the Vindicator office and
Alby's Clothing Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
Verdict in the Cronin Case.

The verdict of the Jury in the trial of the
murde1ers of DR.. Cronin in Chicago was
rendered Monday afternoon as follows:-
'We. the jury, find the defendant, John
F. Beggs, not guilty We, the jury, find
the defendant, John Kunze, guilty of man
slaughter as charged in the Indictment, and
fix his punishment at imprisonment
in the penitentiary for a term of three
years. We, the jury, find the defendants
Daniel Coughlin, Patrick O'Sullivan and
Martin Burke, guilty of murder in the
manner and form as charged in the indict-
ment, and fix the penslty at Imprisonment
in the penitentiary for the term of their
natural lives"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
The Stanton shoe.Enctorx.

The indications are that the citizens OF Staun-
ton who established our new industries build
ed wisely. We have now to speak particular
" of the Shoe factory.
Another considerable order, 40 cases. 2,400
pair of Shoes, is the second received from the
large shoe house of Messrs. Roberts and Hoge
Richmond.
the North Carolina Agent of The factory Is
sending in orders quite encourag ngly.
Mr.. Charles L. Weller, the President, is
travelling in Maryland and West Va, and or
ders are coming in from him from several
points. Two of considerable size, one from
Cumberland, Md, and another from Wheeling,
W. Va, are now being filled.
The sales along the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
road are quite liberal, and the prospect for the
factory is encouraging.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

Mrs. Philip T. Allen, Treasurer of the City
Mission for the relief ofthe poor of Staunton.
will have envelopes distributed over the city
for the purpose of enclosing such contributions
as Christmas offering for the benefit of the
poor, as our citizens feel able and willing to
give.
He that giveth to the poor lendeth TO the
Lord" AS Dean Swift wittily said, when
preaching a sermon. asking contributions for n
similar purpose. "If you are satisfied with the
security, down with the cash."
This he said and nothing more"-it was the
whole of his charity sermon, and it was as eff.
fective az it was brief. We hope it VIII prove
so in this case.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

RESPECT To THE MEMORY OF Hon. JEFFER-
SON DAvIs.-At the D. D. & B. Institution. on
last Wednesday, proper respect was paid to
the memory of hon. Jefferson Davis whose re-
mains were buried on that day with imposing
ceremonies In New Orleans where he died on
the Friday preceding. The flag which floats
over the Institution was hung at half mast
the regular exercises of the school were sus.
pended-Mr. Euritt, the teacher of the first
class of deaf-mutes delivered to them lengthy
lecture in the sign language on the character
and life OF the deceased chieftian; and the Prin
cipaI. Capt. Thos.i 8. Doyle. entertained the
blind pupils with sketch of the life aud per.
sonal "reminiscences of that great and good
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
Prevent Decay of the Teeth

With their surest preservative, aromatic
SOzODONT. Whiteness of the dental row,
q healthful roslness and hardness of the
gums, sweet breath, an agreeable taste in
the mouth, all these are conferred by So
ZODONT. Does not such an invaluable
toilet article. one SO pure as we'll as effect
i've, deserve the popularity it enjoys Most
assuredly. 1t has no rival worthy of the
name. The ordinary powders and pastes
are nothing to it, and since its appearance,
have rapidly lost ground. Sold by druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

THE AMERICAN AeRICULTURIsr for Janu-
airy and February will give The wonderful re-
suits of the prize crop competition with the
system and manner of culture of the various
crops winning the large prizes offered for po-
tatoes wheat oats, and corn. The yields of the
efforts at high farming are enormous. One
party had 1888 bushels potatoes to the sere.
Twelve of the prize crops averaged 600 bushels
to the acre. or oats the high est was l35 bushels
to the acre. These will be announced in the
January number. Details of wheatand corn
will be furnished in the February number.
The Agrieult,rist is a good source from which
to learn the methods and profits of high farm
ing
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a NARROW EsCAPE.-On last Thursday. Frank
Brand, a son of Mr.. W. f. Brand, living at
Brand g station on the G. & D. Railway, about
three miles East of Staunton, had very mar
row escape. Whilst driving his fathers mule
team at the crossing about ~ mics East of
Staunton the Vestibule train came upon him
before he got the team across the road, and the
result was. the demolition of the wagon, the
painful, but not serious injury of the driver.
Frank Brand, and the breaking of the leg of
one of the mules.
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FIRE.

About nine O'Clock on the nj ght of the 10th
the cry of fire was heard, and the fire alarm
sounded the signal. 1t was soon located, and
the light loca ted 1t In the Northeast corner of
the Masonic building on Main near Augusta
street. On both streets, as well as in the rear,
the buildings are closely Joined, and the open
tngs for the hose to be placed SO as to play on
the fire were only through windows, land doors.
The street entrances at that part of the Ma
sonic building are to the clothing store of Mr.
l. f. Abby, and to the counting room of the
Vtndieator office. The composing room. and
,ther apartments of the Vindicdtor, are on the
second floor and over the store-room of Mr..
Ably. The fire originated, it is supposed, from
an ash-box in the small room adjoining the
composldg room.
Mr.. Abby removed some of his goods, but
many of them were damaged. The damages to
he Vindicdtor were slight, the chief being the
inconvenience resulting from deluging the off1c
With water.
The damage to the Royal Arch rooms of the
Masonic buildi ng and the furniture in them
vas great. In Mr.. Alby's store and the upper
stories of the building, there is considerable
iamage to it-ia the store, from water; and
,bove, from fire and water.
The assurances on the building and on the
goods of Mr.. Abby are in the fire companies
represented by Messrs. W. A. Burke, Arisia
aoge, and Ker & May, of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

RICHMOND THE PROPER PLAoE.-The
final resting place Of the remains of the
late lamented Jefferson Davis should be at
Richmond, Va. In an interview with Mrs.
Davis by Major Ellyson, of Richmond, at
New Orleans last week, he was told by
Mrs. Davis that, On one occasion, Mr..
Davis remarked to her: ssWhen I die, you
will fiud Richmond engraven on my heart"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

The December number of the Travellers
Ready Reference Guide-The Red Guide-in
addition to the usual complete information re-
speeding time of trains, etc, contains also a
Winter Tourist Guide describing the principal
winter resorts, and giving directions as to how
they may be reached together with hand
some colored map CT Florida, which is invalu-
able TO tourist. This number ia of especI al
value. also, as containing the new timetables
which took effect generally upon the railroads
during the month OF November. 1t is publish
ed by the Knickerbocker Guide Company, 46
Bond street, New York-25 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
Mr.. DAVIS AND FEDERAL PRISONERS.

In speech to the soldiers at Wilmington,
N. c., during the war, Hon. Jefferson Davis
said:-
Soldiers, he said, 81 charge you always
to be kind to prisoners. Fight the enemy
with all the power God has given you, but
when he shall surrender remember that you
are southern gentlemen, and treat him with
courtesy and kindness. Bear this maxim
in your mind: "Never be humble to the
naughty, and never be naughty to the
humbler'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

HOUSE IN ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY BURNED
A Brownsburg correspondent of the Rock
bridge News" under date of the 10th instant
says:
"Mr. Martin Potter's house. with most of its
contents, was destroyed by fire last Friday
evening, between and O'Clock. Mrs. Potter
dropped upon the floor, near her bed a laml
that famed up in her hands and the bed ano
other clo' hing near by was set on fire as well
as the clothing on her person. This last was
extinguished with but slight burns. No one
else was PRESENT.
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stauntotl Spettoicr.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Is. 1889.
local Department.


We would in the kindest, but most earnest
manner request those who are indebted to this
Office for subscriptions or advertisements to
please to make payments promptly. We feel
assured that with many the delay of payments
has resulted from thoughtlessness. and nota
purpose to withhold from us what is due, and
that this reminder Is all that is necessary to
call their attention to their duty to themselves
as well as to us. Do not stand upon the order
of payment, but pay at once. This will be
relief to you and an accommodation to us.
Short settlements make long friends. We de-
sire to be your lifelong friend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
Serious Result of a practical Joke

At the government printing office few day s
ago one of the young woman employed there
suddenly suspended toy mouse before the
face of another female employee. The latter
was SO badly frightened that she faihted. Her
fainting was followed by spasms. Realizing
the serious consequences of her playfulness, the
Joker in turn became frightened and becoming
suddenly i'll fastened to the toilet room, where
she, too, tainted and afterwards had hemor
rhages. For awhile it was feared that both wo
men would die but they were soon well enough
to be removed to their honesty ash. Star.
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~1asaeon Market to.
oPECFATUA OFFICE,
STAUNT0E. VA. Dacem her IL Il

sTAUNTorg. VA, December IL, 1889.
Transactions IN staple Products are only Of
ordinary activity. but IN Wholesale grocery
lines and the general retail trade there is
much mere stiT an ] animation. We have no
Changes to note in quotations IN the heavy
trade, and but few In light articles of home
production. Butter and eggs are both In great
abundance and have declined in price. Copn-
try lard is also lower.
There is a large amount Of snfpius pork in
the surrounding country. and offerings ex-
coed the demand. We continue to quote
at $3.50 per hundred for dressed.
Poultry is In full supply at former quota
lions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
Farmars' Assembly.
WHAT THEY RECOMMEND TO THE LEeIsLA-
TURE AND CONGRESS.

TURE AND CONGRESS.
| The Farmers Assembly, which was il
session last week in Richmond, was brough
to close on Thursday night. Among ths
matters recommended to the Legislator,
were the following:
The creation of Board of Equalization
for the purpose of securing proper assess
ment of the value of real and personal prop
| erty.
Requesting the passage of a law authori-
King each county to decide by vote whether
or not said county will tax dogs, the reve-
nue. therefrom to go to indemnify losses by
depredations on sheep by dogs, DC.
That some legislation be had in reference
to railroad transportation offarm products
For the adoption of measures in the in
terest OF immigration and the holding of
farmers institutes.
hog Cholera.
To provide against the sale of unwhole-
some meats.
The same committee advised that the As
sembly pass the following recommendations
of the Executive Committee and that a
copy of the same be sent to our congress-
men and to the Secretary of the Interior
and Agriculture:
1. Asking Congress to extend the wealth
er signals to the farming districts to aid in
saving the crops from destruction just as
they are ready to be gathered.
2. The extension of the agricultural ex-
pertinent system by providing for additional
stations in States of large area, having q
variety of climate, soil and products, and
to add a great central station near WASH
ington.
3 The taking,of energetic measures to
stamp out hog cholera in some such way as
has been done with pleuro-pneumonia with
cattle.
1. The taking of measures for preventing
or breaking up trusts and combines formed
for the purpose of Expressing either pro-
ducers or consumers.
8. The adoption of a mode for the inspec-
ton of food products SO as to prohibit inter-
state commerce in unwholesome or fraudu-
lent limitations.
8. The termination Of the policy of con-
traction, which, by causing protracted
money famine, has brought about ruinous
reduction in the prices of all our export
able farm products, and, as the best means
for this purpose, we ask that immediate
steps be taken which shall lead to the COM
plete demonstration and full coinage of
silver.
7. 1t is recommended that there be
complete exemption of tobacco and fruit
brandy from Federal taxation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

Would you care to have word OF advice
worth great deal? Never tamper with your
baby's health by using opiates to quiet its
stomach troubles, ETC., but use DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup instead.
Thousands Of people are leading unsatisfsc.
tory lives, because of the dispiriting effects of
Indigestion. Let such try Laxador and be hap
Ply.
ASSAULT AND ROBBERY OF MR.J SUTTON AT
IvERoNA.-Three unknown negro men called
early Saturday morning at the store of Mr. j.
sutton at Verona, and bought some small
articles. II was not yet light. One of the men
struck Mr.. Sutton, who is about fifty-seven
years of age. over one of his eyes. and he fell
senseless. Just about that time persons were
heard approaching the store-house, which is
also the railroad station for the purpose of TAX
ing the early train, when the three men fled
Two men have been arrested. that are believed
to be OF the gang, Mr.. Sutton has not recovered
sufficiently to give account Of the matter
farther than what has been stated above
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Habit-In a

Drunkenness-LiquOr Habit-In all the
world there is but one cure. DR., Haines' Gold
en- Specific.-It can be given in cup of tea or
taking it, effecting a speedy and pernians emit
cure, whether the patient is a moderate drink
er or an alcoholic wreck. Thousands of
drunkards have been cured who have taken
the Golden Specific in their coffee without
their knowledge, and 10 day believe they quit
drinking of their own free will. No ha mful
effect results from it's administration. Cures
guaranteed. Send for circulars and full partic-
ulsrs. Address in confidence, GOLDEN SPE-
CIFIC Co, lS5 Race ST.. Cincinnati, o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

QUEEN VICTORIA MoURNs.-London, Dec. H.
1Ss9.-To-day was the twenty eighth anniver
sary of the death Of the Prince Consort The
Queen, accompanied by the Prince OF Wales
and other members of the royal family. visit
ed the sarcophagus al Frogmore in which the
remains of the Prince are inferred. Her Msjes
ty spent long time in prayer at the mausole
I'm. She was deeply affected and wept most
of the time she iemeined there.
The Duchess of Teck, cousin Of Queen Vic.
toria, is seriously i'll in London.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

ADVANCE IN PRICE OF LAND.-AboDt t wo years
ago the farm. about miles from ibis City,
owned by Capt. Jas. r Paris, was bought by
the late j. All. Cochran and his brother Geo.
M. Cochran, Jr., at SO. Fer acre. Recently. Geo.
NJ. Cochran, Jr,, sold 1t to Mr.. Sutherland. OF
near Brownsbnrg. for nearly $40. per acre. An
advance of a hundred per cent in two years is
unusual on farm lands.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
TRor the SPECTATOR

Your excellent journal is regarded as the Or
gan of publicsentiment,e especially iu the grand
old county of Augusta. The contest last Nov.
was not a fair expression of public sentiment.
Republicans either staid at home voted the
dem ocratic ticket, to defeat Malone, and can
not be taken as an endorsement of democratic
legislation heretofore. The war the Legisla-
ture waged against the Coupon Taxpayers of
the State was downright reputation on the
pitiful plea of identification of the coupons
The people look with great anxiety o the pres
ent Legislature to rectify some of orr wrongs.
The cry comes from all quarters OF the depre-
citation Of farm products Our Legislature
ought TO reduce taxation, If possible, and let
the people elect their Circuit Court Judges and
County Court Judges. Our people Go not want
an Autoerat to treat with contempt the bone
and sinew that make the values. The Legis-
lature should give the taxpayers the privilege
to say who they want to rule over them.
North RIVER.
G"North River" seems to have overlook ed the
fact that the mode of eecting Judges is fixed
by the constitution. and not by the Legisla-
ture
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

Ga Thursday, the 12th, Gov. Wilson, Of
W. Va, appointed Mr.. Daniel B. Lucas, of
Charlestowu, Jefferson county, judge Of
the Supreme Court of Appeals of West
Virginia, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Judge Thomas C.. Green.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

DEATH OF MRS. DuPuY.-Mrs. Mary f. Dup
ny, wife of J. A. Dupuy, Esq of the Roanoke
bar, and daughter OF Rsv. DR.. j. G. Vaughan,
Pastor of New Providence Church in Rock
bridge. died suddenly in Roanoke on Monday,
the 9th inst. Her remains were tax en- to New
Providence Church for burial, where the fu-
neral services were rendered by Rev. A. II.
Hamilton She was married to Hr. Dupuy
about four wears since.
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Frederick Crust, manager of the Mel

Frederick G. Rust, manager of the Nellie
McHenry theatrical company, was burned
about the back and head, had one arm and
leg broken and was internally injured
early Saturday morning in escaping from a
burning clearinghouse Kept by Mrs. Allen
in New Orleans. He jumped from sec
ond-story window. Seven other members
of the troupe escaped in their night clothes,
as also did four members of Frederick
Warde's company who were stopping at the
house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATEs.-The Baltimor'
and Ohio r. r. Co.. in pursuance of its liberia
policy, will sell excursion tickets at reduced
rates during the holiday season. Tickets viii
be sold to and from all stations on its lines cas-
of the Ohio River from Dscemb er 2lst to Janu
airy 1st, inclusive, good for return trip until
January 4th, inclusive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

On the Goth of last September, Mrs.
Frederick La Bault died at Goshen, Ind,
of dropsy, her age being 81 years, 2
months and s days. Last Saturday the
husband died, when it was ascertained that
his age was exactly the same as his wife's,
81 years, 2 months and days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

The United States exported $9,S08, 2s9
worth of beef, hog and dairy products last
month, against Sc, 335, S95 iD November Of
1883 In the eleven months of the present
year the increase has been over aight mil
lion dollars over the same period last year
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

The Rev. Sam Jones rather took the breath
away from Kentuckians while preaching IN
enc of the fashionable churches on 1.-The Prop
er Method of Raising Children" An old Blue
Grass fellow said: 1--WE raise horses and bring
up children "Yes,' retorted Sam, ''you raise
horses worth $50, 600 piece, and bring up chill
dren worth So head.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

Rev. W. T. Roberts, of Tappahannock,
Va, has accepted call from the Episcopal
congregation in Harrisonburg, to take ef-
feet in February. 1t is to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Rev. o. 8.
Bunting,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18
ChiIdrefl EHiNY

The gentle flavor, gentle action and soothing
effects of Syrup of Figs. when in need of lax
alive. and if father Or mother be costive or bill
ious the most gratifying results follow its use,
SO that it is the best family remedy known
and every family should have bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

KILLED BY AN ELECTRIC sHocK-Nep
York, December fitzpatrick Sullivan,
tbif.y-one years old, employed by the Man
haitian Electric Light Company, at Eigh-
tieth street and avenue B was Instantly
killed this morning By so electric shock
while at work il the aom pany's building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

Travellers should be prepared for the changes
of weather and the effects of exposur by pro-
viding themselves with Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup
A Nashville doctors prescription for lady
suffering with neuralgia: A new bonnet, a
cashmere shawl, pair of gaiter boots-and a
bottle Of - alton OIL The lady recovered
Immediately, OF course,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

The stores and business-houses generally OF
this city have assumed their holiday attire
and they present very pretty and attractive
appearances. and the clerks and statesmen are
ready. in the most affabIe and polite manner,
to show goods and wait upon customers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

The clerk of Nelson County Court last
Mr.. James Whitehead, aged eighty-four
years and fifteen days, TO Miss Sarah Camp.
bell, aged seventy years and seventeen days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

A man serving sentence of four b
in the Jail at Dodgeville, Wisconsin, .or
carrying concealed weapons has confessed
that be is "Cooney, the Fox" wanted at
Chicago for completely in the murder of
Dr.. P. Fl. Cronip. Suspicion was aroused
by his efforts to conceal his identity, and
the sheriff sent to Chicago for a photo
graph of Cooney. which led to his idsntii-
cation
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-18

At Charlottesville, Dec. 18th, the jury in the
case of F. G. Morgan. the young Englishman or
trial for killing ]. d. Coles, rendered verdicl
of eighteen months in the penitentiary, anu
sentence was imposed.