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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
We Can and Do

Guarantee DR.. Acker's Blood Elixir, for it
has been fully demonstrated to the people
OF this country that it is superior to all 9th
or preparations fur blood disorders. 1t IS a
positive cure for syphilitic poisoning, u
GERS, Eruptions and Pimples. 1t purifies
the whole system and thoroughly builds up
the constitution. Sold by P. T. Allen,
staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

YIN. A. SUPPER AT GREENvILLE-By re
quest of the Committee, we state that the
Greenville Young Mems Christian Association
will have an oyster, meat and cake supper on
next Friday evening, the 65h instant. The
public are cordially invited. The Committee
consists of Mesgrs. u. A. Shields, G. W. Fitch ,
and T. s. Burwell. We hope the supper will be
literally patroniZed,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

THE FAULT IS NOT HERE.-We have received
a postal from Mt. Scion stating that the pack
age of Spectators for that place does not get
there till Thursday light instead of Wednes
day noon" We are sorry to learn this fact.but
the fault is not in the Spectator office We hope
it will be corrected, wherever the fault may be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

An exchange says: There are more puns
made on DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, free of charge,
than are paid for by the owners. A good thing
deserves the notice of the press.
In the treatment OF rheumatism. govt, neu.
ralgia, sciatica. &C.. Salvation Oil should be
thoroughly rubbed in. 1t kills.pain. Price Is
IN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

None of the brave soldiers who swept the
Confederacy fr IN the lace of the earth and
ground the doctrine Of secession into dust
have word to say az sinst the white hair
ed chief Of the lost cslse as he trembles on
the line thas divides the living from the
dead.
On his deathbed Jefferson Davis is safe
from all but those small souled men who
mistake hatred for patriotism.
The true American is willing to let Mr..
Davis die in peace among those who love
HMM. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
To tho Citizens of staunton

Those wishing to aid the poor, by the con-
tribution of cast-of clothing, will please send
the same to Mrs. S. II. Owens, academy Build
ing, City,. who is in charge of the Industrial
school, which is under the auspices ofthe City
Mission.
Valley Virginian and Vindicator please copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
4 Child Killed.

Another chilled killed by the use Of OPT
ates given in the form of soothing syrup.
Why mothers give their children such dead
ly poison is surprising when they can relieve
the child of its peculiar troubles by using
DR.. Acker's Baby Soother. 1t contains no
opium or morphine. Sold by P. T. Allen,
Stanton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
Children Enjoy

The gentle favor, gentle action and soothing
effects Of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a lax
alive. and il 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, 1889-12-04
- y

The Am erican people of to-day are reading,
thinking and bargain seeking class, and they
IS naturally turn to the advertisements in the
columns of their favorite newspaper for places
in which to secure needed articles at the low
est current price, as the traveller refers to his
guide book and time table for information
when about to start on a journey.-Geo. If,
GuernSeA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

A YOUNG CONVICT AT Abingdon, Saturday,
the case of the Comm II wealth against Ansil
Snodgrass was decided. the verdict being one
year in the penitentary. This is the ten-year
old boy that shot and killed Belfour Stroup,
boy nine years old, q few weeks ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

ST use Aver Cherry Pectoral fresly in my
practice and recommeii III it in cases of Whoop-
ing Cough among children. having found 1t
more certain to cure that troublesome disease
than any other medicine know of"-So says
DR.. Bartlett, of Concord. Mass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
A Duty to Y0uPself.

It is surprising that people will use a
common, ordinary pill when they can Sc
cure a valuable English one for the same
money. DR.. Acker's English pills are a
positive cure for sick headache aud all liver
troubles. They are small, sweet, easily Ia
ken, and do not grippe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
ONB ENJOYS

O&R ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it On hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute,
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
, SAN FRANCISCO. chL.
LOUISVILLE. ky VIEW YoRx. NY
GHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
y 3. f. Tyler, Receiver.
Time Table in effect Nov. 24th, 1889.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT GOsHEN.-A special
from Goshen to the Rich. Dispatch dated Mon
day the End instant, says: The Modoc jumped
the track at Victoria Furnace today, and seri-
ously, if not fatally, injured Carl Coverstone ?,
of Mines, Va. His LETT leg is badly mangled
below the knee and he is internally hurt.
The output ofthe Victoria furnace for the
last twenty -four hours IL 140 tons of iron.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

William Lane (colored) charged with break
ing into the Valley railroad depot at Harrison
burg, has been tried convicted, and sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

4 SEXTON FINED AND HIS REMOVAL RE.
oUEsTED.-The Daily ssLexington Gazette of
Saturday last says
Mayor Haughawout this morning fiued Mr..
VIM. Charlton, sexton OF the Lexington ceme
terry, S25 upon formal compaiutthat as sexton,
In digging graves in the Gem etery he had
violated the town ordinance, which requires
all graves to be dug TO leave four feet from
the top of the box to the top of the ground. The
and it was found that but two feet, eight
inches was the average depth from the top of
the box to the ground level, while one grave
showed only % inches. Mr.. Charlton said he
did not know there was an ordinance govern
ing the depth of graves. The mayor In formed
Mr.. Charlton that he would present the case
before the council and ask for the appointment
of another sextOu.D
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

REVIVAL IN THE METHODIST CHURCH IN
HARRIsoNBURG.-The Rockingham Regis
ter of Nov. goth, says
"Ths protracted meeting at the Method
list church is still in progress, being now in
its seventh week. During that time there
have been as conversions, most of whom
have Joined the church. A notable feature
ia the large number of young mon that
have been converted. Rev. DR.. Cox for
the past three weeks has conducted the
meeting without assist ,nce. Prior to that
time DR.. Rosser did the principal part of
the work -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
HOW's This.

We offer one hundred dollars reward for
any case of catsrrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY s. Co, Props, Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last fifteen years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able Co carry
out any Obligations made by their firm.
West &c Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
WaldiDg, Kinnan 6 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
E H. Van Hoesen, Cashier Toledo Ma
tional Bank, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
act ng directly upon the blood and mucuous
surfaces of the system. Price rs cts per
bottle, Sid by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
How Mr.. G. A. buckingham Hits Tia
Nail.

DrunA g.tqua~ FEa5It-In all tbe
world there is but one cure. DR.. Haines' G old
EN- Specific 1t can BE- given in a CUP of Il or
coffee without the Knowledge of the person
taking it, ef'cting a speedy and permanent
eli e. whether the patient Il & moderatedrink
er or .an aleohotic' .wfecSa Thousands G!
e.sunkqRdS ha<e. h=en cs;Tasi who hav5. tax gss
RTE Gofuan Specific tn. tneir- c;,tiee wlthoiff
f4ir nov edge, ard &c day heieve to@y anit
Drinking q theiT i.wa fee gin. No la t1tnl
erect results from It's adm :nsstrstion. fpres
guarantee ed. Semi for cifen ar~ and tuii nartie-
MARS. Address in confidence GOLDEN SPE
CIFIC Co., 1s5 Race ST.. Cincinnati, 0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

BoUNTIFUL SUPPLIEs.-We learn from the
Goodson Gazette, published at the D. D. & B.
Institution, that twenty five turkeys. weigh
ing 1871 pounds. was a part of the provision
for the Institution Thanksgiving dinner" and
that there al 500 nice fat hogs waiting for the
butcher to appear" With 4s715 lbs of turkey
for one dinner and the spare-tibs and sausage
of '28 nice fat hog' in prospectu, the pupils of
that beneficent Institution verify have some
thing to be thankful for, besides the greater
benefits of kind treatment and the advantages
ofeducation conferred upon them. We regret
to learn from the Goodson Gazette that the
buildings are not ofsufflcent capacity to &C.
commodate more pupils of that unfortunate
class.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

DIvoRCE.-Last week Judge Mclaughlin
granted divorce to Mrs. Mary T. Lushbaush
from her husband H F. Lushbaugh Of Hagers-
town, Maryland, with the right to resume her
maiden name. She is daughter of John j.
Cup, Esq, of Mt. Scion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

BELFoRD's MAGAzINE.-The December nun
Der of this most excellent monthly magazine
has been promptly received. This is one of the
best magazines published, and this number,
like those which preceded 1t, is tull of Interest
ing articles, and contains "Atahualpa's Cur
tain,' a novel complete, by John DimitrY, aud
several other completed stories, besides num-
erous other articles Of much interest. Price
$3.50 per annum. Address Bedford company, l8
e East 18th St(Corner Broadway New York.
Lady HI South Carolina Writes:
My labor was shorter and less painful than
on two former OCCASIONS physicians astontsh
ed; thank you for Mothers Friend" tits
worth its weight in gold. Address the Brad
field Reg. Co, Atlsnts, Ga, Tor fun ther partlc
ulars Sold by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

The childrsn's health must not be neglected.
Colds in the head and snuftles bring on catarrh
and lung afTectiong. Ely's Cream Balm cures
at once. tits perfectly safe and is easily APP
piled intothe nostrils: It also cures catarrh.
the orst cases yielding to 1t.
1t is dangerous to tamper with irritating
liquids and exciting snufrs. Use Ely's Cream
balm, which is safe and pleasant, and is easily
applied. 1t cures the worst Gases of catarrh
cold In the head and hay fever. giving relief
from thu nrst application. Price 50 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
WIN you not heed this request i?

We would id the kindest, but most earnest
manner request those who are indebted to this
Office for subscriptions or advertisements to
please 10 make payments promptly. We feel
assured that with many the delay of payments
has resulted from thoughtessness, and not q
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 a
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, 1889-12-04

The Charlottesville Jefersonian Republican
and the Fruit and Grape GroVer have been
consolidated. The JeferSonGa,, is an ably con-
Quoted paper-one of our most valued ex-
changes-and 1t will now be more valuable
than heretofore. Wehope it will have the sue
cess its merits will deserve.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WESTERN LUNATIC
AsYLUM--The rebuilding of the interior walls
ofthe largest house of those forming the female
wards at the Western Lunatic Asylum and
the other Improvements promoting the com.
fort of the patieuts in that building, have been
completed. The WORK wasnecessarily tedious.
because the patients had to be removed whilst
it was progressing. The large building is now
substantial in all its parts, and possesses many
com forts for the benefit of the afflicted which
Ii dii not have previously. a.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
Assessments Real Estate.

Under the general law, the Judge. Clerk and
Commemorative Attorneys for each county
and city constitute Board, that must, during
the month OF December, assemble TO appoint
appraisers of all real estate In their counties
and cities uot excepted, Of which Staunion i
not one titus excepted. There Will be one for
the city, and ore f3r eF ch Of the six magisterial
districts of the county, For the county, Judge
Jno W. Stout, W. A. Burnett, CLERK, and
Meade z. White, Commonwealth Attorney,
VIII constitute the Board for appointing; and
in the city, Judge Charles G attau, Newton
Argenbrght, Clerk. and A. G. Braxton, Com
monwealth Attorney, constitute the Board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

The supervisors of Norfolk county have
appropriated $4,000 to improve the county
roads. What's the matter with SpotsyL-
vania and Stafford doing something similar?
Free Lance,
The same trouble that afflicts nearly ev-
cry county in the state, and keeps our
farmers poor by compelling them to spend
twice as much in horse-fresh aud in vehicles
as it would require to Construct good
roads, leaving out of the question the
enormous losses they lstain in other direc-
tions as the results of bad roads.-Inder-
Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

DIED OF HIS woCND.-Mr. James Doyle, who
was mistaken for deer and shot in Bath coun
ty, couple of weeks since, by Mr.. Jasper Fox
died on Monday of last week. A correspon
dent of the Highland Rocorder says
"He leaves large family that depended en-
tirely on his daily labor for support. They ars
in destitute circumstances
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

Dyspepsia and all disorders of the digestive
organs can be relieved by using Victor Liver
Syrup. See advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
BradGeId's Female Regulator

Should be used by the young woman, she
who suffers from any disorders peculiar to her
sex, and st change of life is a powerful tonic;
benefits all who use it. Write the Bradfield
Reg. Company, Atlanta, Ga, for particulars.
Sold by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

Mr.. W. s. Burke has sold his house in Frede-
rick street for the sum OF s. 500 to Mr.. Holcombe
Alexander of the Adams Express Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
A lady rn south CaroIina Wcifes
n ka1ssa s

OF your time. reader, may perhaps be profit
ably devoted to the following:
Those who take an agency for reliable en-
terprising house. learn their business and
stick to it, "get on'' in the world. People who
have any idea of engaging In any canvassing
business will do well to Gail on George Stinson
& Co.. Portland, Maine, the great art and gen.
eral publishers. They offer the most excep-
tional advantages to those who are sufficiently
enterprising to be willing to make push ID
order TO better their condition. It costs moth.
ing to try. Women make successful canvass.
ers, as well as men. Full particulars will be
sent to those who address the firm; their full
address is given above.
How Mr.. G. A. buckingham Hits the
Nail.
c, a. buckingham, night clerk of the United
States Express Company, when asked to max.
up purse for thu purpose OF buying some
tickets In The Louisiana state Lottery refused
but CONCLUDED that he would try HIS luck, and
sent 50 and received In return two one TWEEN
teth tickets, One OF these WAS one-twentIet
of ticket No 6l.l59, which draw the third capl
tai prize Of $4,000, He forwarded his iex ct e
The Louisiana State Lottery Company and re-
osived IN return'S2 500 in hard cash.-Ch1trn
nooou ['cenp.l Times, Oct. l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

What is the matter with the telephone? The
poles are getting tired standing and waiting
for it. They feel that they are useless en-
cumbraDce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

We invite attention to the advertisement
headed "Important.' Mr.. II. l.. Cason. an ex.
pert practical optlcian, is now with Mr.. P.
T. Allen, Druggist, aad as ne will only be h ere
this week. persons desiring to get A. K,
Hawkes. celebrated spectacles to improve their
vision should lose no time in caIlfng upon
him
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

Mr.. George G. Maslin OF this city has sold his
"Shirey"f farm two miles from Waynesboro to
Mr.. Shank of Rockingham at $50 per acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

Mr.. P. 8. Wise of New Market. Shenandoah
County, is contemplating removing his wagon
factory to Buena Vista.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

J. NJ. Williams & Co., sole manufacturers
Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco, Lynchburg
tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
CONN ECTIONS.


Tssin No 4lS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express Train leaving at 1885 p,
m arriving at Pittshurg at IS p, M. Column.
bus at Is p. M. and Chicago at 10 % IN next
day.
With traiR leaving at 4:39 p. M, arriving At
Cincinnati at 7;2e AIN. Also with train leaving
at hos a. M, arriving at Cincianai at r30 pm.
Connects at Weverton with train arriving at
Hagerstown at $3.50 p. m. and al Washington
junction with train arriving at FREDERICK at
2l5 p. m. .,,
to Pittsburg, Cincinnati. st. Louis. Column
ms and Caicago, All fast trains run through
TO above points without change OF cars.
For tickets and further information apply TO
6. e. DUDROW, Travelling Pass. Agt..
Winchester, Va.
CHAs. .. ScULL. Genr Passenger Agent.
1T. OpELL, General Manager.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

C. o. Herring. Grocer, will sell you Queen
Esther Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

q. Pforr has full line of pipes and cigars
and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

WESTERN CRoPs.-The Chicago crop
correspondent of the New York Ioarao5 of
Commerce, writing en- tie goth ultimo,
makes the following general review o. the
corn and growing wheat-crop in the winter.
wheat Statss of the Vest
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
FINACIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
TRADE NoTEs-CRop REPORTS.
Fcreig Commerce OF the United States
for the Month of October.

Foreign Commerce Of the United States
for the Mouth of October.
1858. 1889.
Exports of produce and
merchandise. .s74 ,72Os89 ss76Ss. ALI
Exports of specie and bull
Ion. ,....................... 3,166,Z4 SU6T
Total exports in October. .s7S 2S6 6s3 sOi O4OOH
Imports of merchandise 1858 359 522 $685. lZ7 $50
Imports of specie and bull
10n..............' .....r.'.. o,ol4Sol Z,4ol.o4I
Total imports for October. $3.50 4S3 $40 57S S76
Balance of trade.... ......s 8,6l2 $50 1913 46l l6S
The figures given are subject to further slight
correction when the books at some of the out
stations are balanced. The on flow of specie
has evidently been checked by the large exports
Of produce. We now bring forward the rela-
tive totals from the beginning OF the year:
Foreign Cemma rce of the United States
from January 4 to Oct. 81.
1855. 1889.
Exports merchandise. :. 1929 64s5I $685. 1872. 5a3
Exports spacie.,.,.. 44,9lS,335 So, 03S 9I6
Total exports 10 months s5745ts 1856 ana AL. 4a9
Imports merchaa disc. SOLE, 947 6sS 1850 094
Imports specie.......r.... N.O9S,7O0 "a i6f 500
Total imports 10 months. 1881 O4638s s675 la sos
Balance of trade. S. 500, 2G2 S A, 306 S46
The difference between the two years is very
remarkable. For the first ten months OF 1893
the balance of trade was $55 SOB 292 against this
country. the imports having been that much
in excess ofthe exports. For thelast ten monhs
the balance is S., 905,8i6 in favor of this coun-
try, the exports having exceeded the imports.
And this. 1t will bs seen. has not occurred
through any falling ofrin the imports, for the
latter have gained over forty millions on the
otal for the corresponding ten months of last
year. The change 10 upwards Of one hundred
millions, that is, from an adverse balance Of
over fifty-six millions to favorable balance OF
over forty-four millions and 1t Is all on ae-
count of increased exports. The total ship
nents from the whole United States for the
drst ten months OF 1888 were only S574, 543 lS6,
while they were $719. 42l ,449 for the first ten
months of the carrent yea. The large gain for
he last month is the most striking exhibit OF
a prosperous export trade this country has pre-
sented for many years, and it may we'll attract
| universal attention.-Neo York Journal @,
Commerce.
The participation of the three Virginia
ports, Richmond, Norfolk and Newport
News, included il the above aggregates for
the ten months ended 31st October, is as
follows -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04

Wheat & SUNNI sell choice Gro series
nd Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-12-04
DEATHS


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