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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16
A Never Ending II ale of Fortune.

As usual the occ isional extraordinary Grand
Semi Annual Drawing Of the Lo uisiana State
Lottery came off on Tuesday Decemb er 18TH
Ticket No. SO 704 drew the First Capital Prize
OF $500, 900. 1t was sold in forteths at 81 EACH
sent to NJ. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La; one
to Eugene Bracket, San Francisco. Cal; one
to Sam. Schneider, Petaluma, Cal; one to Geo.
W. Spawforth. Denver, Col; one to T. @. g.
Hatch, McGregor. Tex; one to Louis G. Koehler
& Bro, IVA E. Lombard St., Baltimore. Nd;
one to depositor Union National Bank, New
Orleans, La one to g. Stab, Phila Pa; one to
John e. Hill, Manor. Tex; the est went else
where to winners whose names are withheld
Ticket No. 68.744 drew the Second Capital Prize
eof s200000 also sold in fortieths at 81 each, one
ito ]. B. Melody & r. Barcomb, Chicago. Ill one
ito Geo Hinck, q Columbia ST., New Y ork City;
one to depositor Germania Sayings Bank,
New Orleans La; one to Waggoner & Larsh,
Purcell, Ind. Ter; one to R. A. Johnson, Gar
den st. Arch, Boston, Mass. one to 1st Natl
Bank. Sulphur Springs. Tex one to Bouillot &
Snyder. 129 Bank Ave-, Phila Pa; one to Chas,
Edwards. North Platte. Neb.; and the remain
der elsewhere to other winners. Ticket No.
43,0S5 drew the Third Capital Prize of 500 900,
also sold In fortieths at 81 each. one to ]. G..
Tolson. Gadsden, Ala; one to A. Robinson,
Baltimore. Md one to Vicksburg Bank. Vioks-
burg, Miss; two to u. l.. Collins. Augusta, Co.;
two to Allen Bros. thro' German Trust and
Savings Bank, Dubuque, Iowa, etc., etc. The
next occasion of grand distribution will take
place on Tuesday. February 18th, of which all
information will be given on application to M
A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La
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MfddlebrOOk News.

We are sorry to announce the death of Nor
gan OFT, which was announced last week. He
was quite bright young man and gave prom.
Use of future usefulness, but death removed him
ere he had arrived at mans estate.
Miss Fannie Rowan died at her residence n ear
Old Providence Church last week, OF pnsumo-
mia. The deceased had been very consistent
member of that church for number of years.
She was inferred in the cemetery at the church
above named on Tuesday. Quite largo con-
course of sorrowing relatives and friends at
tended the obseqnies. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Haddon. Our hearses were
both absent on that day. Mr.. Fauver buried,
Mr.. OFT and Mr. Spitler buried Miss Rowan.
We can say without boasting that we believe
our town furnishes the best burial outfits to be
found in the Valley. and as nice hearses.
Mr.. Lucieu Crist, a resident Of Kansas, has
been on a visit to his two brothers near here
He spent two months with his friends and
relatives and started for his western home last
week He has been in the West for q years or
more.
Mr.. John Rpbush has also returned to his
home in Illinois, after short visit to friends
and relatives here.
Mr.. Harrison Gale, of New Goshen, Indiana.
is'here on a visit to his aged parents and
friends He looks we'll and hearty, which in
dictates his prosperity In his western home.
There seems to be a7general rejoicing among
the laboring men over the announcement tina
Victoria furnace will 60 into blast In the early
Spring. It will make hands very scarce
throughout the country-that is, good hands.
A great many have already left for railroad
works In Southwest virginia. 1t looks like
there ought to be some show for little enter
prise In this section. have heard that great
many places afford rich deposits OF manganese
that ought to be mined. Q.
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MARRIAGES..

MGINTYRE- BIBBY.-on the 9th instant, in the
First Presbyterian ehurcn in Charleston,
W. Va, by Rev. j. G, Barr, Mr.. George d.
Mcintyre Of Galhpolis Ohin. to Miss Mamie
i. Bloby, daughter o! M. Edward Bibby, OF
Charleston, w. Va.
VALESTIEE-SKINKER.-O the 9Th instant. at
the Monumental church in Richmond. by
rev. Drs Newton and Jackson, OF Monu-
mentafand Grace churches respectively, Mr..
Freder OK s. Valentine aud Miss Mary Lyle
SkIDker
LIr-LnvENsVEIN.-On the 9th instant. in
RichmOuu rs Rev. Dr A Harris, MIR. Saun1
ID lit, ri PAiladeipnis and Miss Rosa Lee
L0Nenstein, daughter Of Senator William
Lnvens1ein OF Richmond
WHITE - ROGERS - On Thursday, Jan. 10th,
lsS9 a. the resf1-nes Of ths byides father at
Low Moor. Va by Rev. W. Il Till Mr.. VIM.
Ly3G 8kie, q chattanooga. reBn., and
Miss Fol ME Nay Rogers, vi Low Moor.
RUNKLE-bA YLoE.--Nt Jennings Gap Jan.
l0f, by Rev. Fl. al knaue, M John. W.
Kunkle and Miss Bette j. Baylor, ali OF this
county.
MATHENY-WADE On Beck Greek III High
+ hand county, or the Stn INST, ny Rev. J. K.
Gilbert, sir. Edward L. MaIheuJ end Miss
@sry a. &. Wade.
SKULL LANDEs- -Jauuarys 10 1889, at Mines
Vile. William G. Shnii snd Miss Ada l.. Lam
CSS.
~HUMhTE-HALL.-On Tuesday evening, jan
uary 1855 At tbs reSidene3 OF A. Il. Wilson,
Esq, at Fsrrul Augusta county, Vs., by Rev.
Il. -miLo. sumner 9 sSnumaJe and Miss
Cora u. Ii 81. both of Augusta.
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KEEP IT UP.-We are glad to see the
Roanoke Times taking up the subject of
county roads, and hope it will agitate until
there shall be good roads through all that
beautiful country. The chief discourage.
ment, and one which mars greatly the
pleasure of those who seek recreation in
the mountains, and who also seek invest
ment there, is the horrible condition of the
roads, especially in the Winter season. 1t
may be said with entire truth that a piece
of good road is like an oasis in desert.
through that otherwise delightful section,
except the old Macsdsm turnpike which
does not touch the main channel of travel:
and that is rapidly wearing out, neglected
as it has BEEN We do not see any excuse
for such state of things, and much less
do we see any wisdom in it. Good roads
for the country are like good streets for a
city, an absolutely Indispensable feature, if
any considerable prosperity is 10 be expect
| ed. The Times cannot make any error in
urging the Importance of this work. We
believe that turnpike company could take
| the road bstween Salem and Bufordsville.
put it in capital order and, with a reason
| able toll, make a coed dividend-paying in
stitution out of it. There is no reason, ex
cspt that which is fonnd 10 absolute neglect
and indifference, for the painful absence OF
anything like respectable roads in Bote-
tourt. Roanoke and Bedford Countless
| Nerfork Landmark.
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Mr.. Henry Psyton. who lives with his son.
Col. George L. Peyton. near this city, on the
7th instant. reach the advanced age Of 80 years.
He Ia able to walk about the farm and his
memory and other faculties are we'll preserved.
Mrs. A. Dreyspring OF Ala. acc ,mpanied BY
her daughter, Mrs. Amelie Lswton OF New
York. Is on = visit IN this city to her mother
Mrs. Mary Yost. aud the family Of her brotasr :,
Msjor Samuel N Yost
Mr. Chas. T. Palmer has removed from his
for .ner residence on Sears's Hill in this city
and gone to live on his farm, about miles
North OF this city, that formerly belonged to
Mr. Robert 8. Harnsberger, deceased.
VIM. q. Christian, Jr., of California, who
married Stonewall Jacksons daughter. Julis,
has become one of the owners and editors OF
Charlotte IN. C.l Democrat"
Mr.. and Mrs John L. Wallace of Stuart's
Draft will celebrate the 25th anniversary of
their marriage on next Saturday. the 18th.
Col. j. Alex. Montgomery, formerly of Lew
isburg, now of Birmingham. Alabama, and
Miss Carrie Garland Lewis were married at
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn, on
Thursday, the 9th uit., and left on bridal
tour to Cuba. They will reside at Birming-
ham, Col. Montgomery's present home. where
he has been very successful in business.
Rev. R. F. Campbell, pastor of the church at
Miliboro, has received call to the church at
Davidson College, North Carolina.
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What shall We Read9

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year send to TIE STAR. of Washington, D. c..
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fgives the fullest congressional reports. all
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offers plan by which you can buy your
choice of a long list of fne iho9rdphic sheet
music at ten cents a copy postpaid, and music
books at IS to SO per cent less tn an sold for by
dealers,
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CONDITION OF THE CATTLE TRADE
Relative to the condition of cattle in Mon
tana during the present season aud the out
look for the winter, Conrado Kohrs, the
largest cattle raiser in Montana, said that
he had never seen more favorable state of
affairs during his % years. residence in the
Territory. Cattle are thriving, and fiom
all indications not single head will be lost
at the close of the winter. He estimates
the seasons exports from the Territory at
100, 900 head, and the number driven in
from Texas and Wyoming at 1876, 900 head.
Asked as to whether stockmen had re-
covered from the losses Of 1867 he said !:
"Just about The past years business in
beef was very largs-far greater than any
previous season. aad good prices have had
the effect of putting stock raisers on their
feet"
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
TRADE NorEs-oRop REpoR7s.


TESTING THE VALIDITY oF TRUsrs.-Ths
People Us. The North River Sugar Refining
Com any is the style of casa instituted in
the New York Courts to test the validity of
the sugar trust. Justice Barrett. of the
Supreme Court OF that state. heard the case
last week. and decided that the Company, by
joining the trust. exceeded tts powers 'and
had forfeited Its charter. This is the first inn
portant decision delivered against trusts, and
unless reversed on appeal is destined to
become celebrated as the first decision show
ing that these new com oinatioDs could be suc-
cessfui!y dealt with under existing laws.
The decision will be appealed from, and no
matter how then decided Will be taken up 10
the tribunal of last resort.
BANKERS ON THE RAILROAD STU ATOM
Bankers dealing in railroad securities are
forming regulations by which a COMMITTEES OF
their Association will investigate very closely
the merits of the lines of Improvements before
they will entertain propositions to deal in
their securities. Parallel roads. and roads
built to sell, will be excluded. and their secu-
rifles will not be considered by men bers Of
the Association.
PORK PACKING The Cincinnati Price Cur
rent in It's annual review of the winter pork
packing says: 1.-THE entire packing appears to
be about 10000 hogs short of corresponding
date last year The indicated packing In
numbers is about 10 per cent. less than last
year, and 49, per cent. less than An average
for fve winter seasons previous to last year
and If the number does not excsed the ssti-
mate 1t will be smaller than any winter since
eleven years ago. The season has been An es-
pscially favorable one for fsttsning hogs and
the average weight will be considerably
heavier than last year. the average now being
Is to 20 pounds heavier than for the entire
season last year. This will probably be some
what modified by reduction in weight here
after. but II to Is pounds gain per hog 10 not
unlikely, or about per cent. Therefore 1t il
not likely that the seasons product viii fall
essentially short Of last winter.
WHEAT AnD FLOUR MARKETs.-From Brad
directs summary tof the state of trade last
week We make the following compilation
THE wheat and flour markets have been
duller, with reactions in price. this week.
wheat declining &c. per barrel and flour 5@
I0c per barrel. The exports. both coasts, have
eeualed IA, Ssa barrels OF -four and l,ess, ls9
bushels OF wheat, the equivalent OF l.ss2,Ss
bushela of wheat. against l.0s6S bushels Of
wheat last wssk and 1.sS7.sos bushels In the
like week In 1855. There we're but d,loe bush
els from four Atlantic ports this week, against
over 81 600 bushels last week. Pacific coast
shipments for the week ended January 10. ag-
gregated s7S .45l bushels, and In the preceding
week only 81 2s7 bushels, and So5.s42 bushels
in the second week OF January, 1898. Stocks of
wheat at points of decentralization in Australasia
az cablsd Bradstreefs. aggregated s.12s.0o0
bushels on January l. At the interior. in
farmers and dealers hands. there are adj
ditiopo1 h1t NOT largo sf0ckl of old wheat
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

the following is an extract from the fare
we'll message of President Andrew Jack.
son -
s'Congress has no right, under the Con-
ssitution, to take money from the people
unless it is required to execute some one OF
the specific powers intrusted to the Govern
mont aud If they raise more than is neces.
sary for such purposes it 10 an abuse Of the
pooer of Iteration, and unjust and oppres
sive.''
Were he now liviug what could measure
the strength of his condemnation of the
policy for years Of the Republican party
that 80 "abuses the powe. of taxation as
to impose an ''unjust and oppressive
harden upon the people annually of near a
hundred million of dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

STAUNToN VIRGINIA NURSERY COMPANY
This new Nursery Company and candidate for
public favor has received clear indication
through correspondents and agents of the
amount of nursery stock it will receive orders
for delivery during the coming fall months.
In order to fill the assured sales and the GUS
tom which will be canvassed for. enlarged prep.
arations will be at once commenced SO as to
have the stock necessary on hand to meet the
growing patronage of the company.
At meeting of the Stockholders OF the Com
pany held yesterday, it was decided to increase
the capital stock of the Company, and there.
ore, subscriptions to it will be received as
ormerly.
The standing and prospects Of this Company
were thoroughly Investigated. The Board Of
Directors and Stockholders are of onr best bust,
ness men, who want to build up here this in.
dustry which is capable of bestowing large
benefits upon the community.
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Staunton Markets.

Staunton, Va, Jan. 15tn, 1889.
1t would be singular If the continuing favor
able weather for business and out door work
did not stimulate the activity of trade, which
did somewhat increase during the past over
the previous week. The receipts of wheat in
creased, though the markets are generally
weaker, and it seems almost impossible to en-
liven them through an export demand, the
only way /; can be done. Quotations are not
changed.
The visible supply of wheat on both coasts t
cor siderabiy smaller than it was one year
ago. but in some way or otnvf The European
demand makes smaller drafts upon Us tnan
usual. The quantity from all countries on
passage 10 Europe is arger than 1t was one
year ago, and STOCKS OF breadstuffs are above
current needs IN the United Kingdom, but
France reports increased requirements.
In provisions and wholesale grocery lines
there is nothing new to note.
Country butter remains as last week, is
cents: but eggs are in great abundance. al d
have declined. They are quoted at II to 10
cents
Poultry is In good supply. Turkeys. live, 8
cents per pound; dressed, IL cents Chickens,
live Is cents a piece; dressed, 81 cents per
pound Ducks. live, % cents piece; dressed
10 cents per pound Geese, so cents piece.
Messrs. P. B. Subett & Son were shippir &
to. day a considerable quantity of wool-smal
crops gathered up in the surrounding Interior
during the last few weeks
1.-THE quotations are wholesale. not retail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

SrAUNToN PERPETUAL BUILDING AND LOAN
CoMPANY.-The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Staunton Perpetual Building
aud Loan Company was held on tho 10th in
slant.
The following named officers of the Company
were re-electsd to their respective positions.
President, Isaac WITT; Secretary and Treasur-
er. Arista Hoge; Solicitor, William Patrick;
Directors, Isaac Witt, NJ. N. Bradley, ]. c.
Marquis, N. Wayt. W. P. Tsms, William
Whoiey. A. j. Butts. ID. e. Euritt. Joseph
Barkmau, H. A. Walker, Robert w. Burke, F,
W. Hager; Trustees, A. J. Butts, ]. c. Marquis
William Runnels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

Sol SMITH RUSSELL IN BEwITCHED.-It is
doubtful If the announcement of any attrac-
ton at the theatre, no matter of what nature.
creates any more pleasurable anticipation, or
enjoys the same well-grounded confidence in
advance, than Sol Smith Russell. who pr g.
sents his new farcical scream. Be,oitehed, at the
Opera House to night. Speaking of this new
vehicle for Mr., Russelrs eccentric talents,
written for him by e. E. Kidder, it Is gener-
ally claimed for 1t, that, although this talent.
ed author has written all of Lotta's newest
and bsst plays. and many of the funnier skits
that are now having successful runs through
out the country, he has rarely, if ever, written
anything as whole so novel and bright az
Bewitched When 1t is accepted az an estab-
| lishsd fact that Sol Smith Russell .s always
competsntly supported. an idea may be had
| OF tho quality of ths entertainment which is in
store for our theatre-goers Mt the Opera House
this evening.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

The Senate Republicans propose to tax
tin plate two cents per pound, though no
tin is made in this country, which is simply
providing another bounty to monopolists
before the industry is started But Penn
sylvania iron man says that if that duty
is laid on he will put So, 000,0 600 in tin plate
manufacture in ninety days.
No doubt il company could be charter
ed by the government to tax every canning
establishment, every foot of tin roofing.
every teapot and dinnsr-pail in tho coun-
try, the capital would be forthcoming.
Now, the House ought to answer that
by putting tin on the free list, aud let the
people study over tho subject.-Richmoao
Tinses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

CLEVELAND AND THURMAN ELECTORS. -
The Democratic Presidential Electors for
this State met at the capital On Monday
aud cast the vote of Virginia for Cleveland
and Thurma Hon. John 7. Harris pre-.
sided over the Electoral College. aud MIR.
Carter Glass of Lynohburg was chosen Sec
Rotary and Messenger to carry the vote to
Washington and hand it to the United
States Senate. Thare were three csrtih-
Gates, signed and sealed-one to be sent b5
hand to tho Senate, one to b mailed TO the
Senate, and one to be deposited with Judge
Hughes of the United States Court. Afte'
the adjournme t Of tbe college. the E'ector'
went 70 Davis gallery to bs photographed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

SUICIDE OF GIRL IN NoRFoLK.-On the
morning of the 9th inst, the dead body of
Miss Mary A. Dulan, young girl about
eighteen years of age and quite pretty, was
found in her bed in room she occupied in
a house on Avon street, in which she was
a regular inmate. An empty laudanum
bottle on her dressing case revealed the fact
that she had committed suicide by poison.
She was a buoyant-spirited girl, aud no
cause can be assigned for the rash act, yet
it is believed that remorse at the shameful
life she was leading tempted her death.
She was a native of Norfolk. DR.. E. v
Newton, city coroner, held the usual in.
quest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The Thirteenth Annual State Convention of
the Young Mems Christian Associations of this
State, will convene at Danville, February
I'LL Rev. j. w. YouDg, CT Alexandria, E.
w. Watkins. of the International Committee Of
New York. NJ. B. Williams, State Secretary of
Georgia, Fl. VI. Clarke and w. HI. Aorriss,
General Secretaries respectively of the Asso-
Citations at Washington and Baltimore. will be
present and assist. A large male chorus will
lead the singing. They hopeto have 800 dele
gates In attendance.
Reduced rates on the railroads and free enter
tainment will be provided for all the delegates.
Representation II not limited and each asso-
citation may send as many delegates as 1t choos
es. All Christian young mon expecting to At
tend, should write at once for program and full
particulars to q. o. Williams. State Secretary,
Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

EIGHT PERSONS KILLED AND A DOZEN
WOUNDED. frightful wreck occurred on
the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
Railroad near Tallmadge, Ohio, Monday
morning, passenger train colliding with
one section of freight which had broken
in two. Eight persons were killed and a
dozen injured.
The cars were telescoped, took fire, and
some of the passengers burned to death,
among the number weet-faced interest
ing child, Mary Ann Lyon, an orphan that
was ticketed through from Idaho to Cherry
Creek, N. Y, to relatives there, The scene
was heart-rending-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16
We concur with the sentiment expresse

We concur with the sentiment expressed
by the Kanawha (W. Va.) Gazette that
free people should devote much of their
time to questions of Government. The sor-
did sentiments that put business and dollars
away above everything else, destroy pa
triotism, and make slaves of the people.
Give them plenty of good ole fashioned
Democratic doctrine, just as often as pos
sible, and if they don't all take to it kind
ly, still it leavens the lump. AS Ruskin
says ga Nation cannot last as money
making mob And Goldsmith puts the
same Statesmanlike idea into verse
Ill fares the land, to fastening ills prey,
Where wealth accumulates and men decay
Better to have a country in which the
people often hear their rights discussed,
aud learn to strive for them, than one in
which claws grind the poor, and rich men
rule the law
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-01-16

DEATH OF Mr.. BRIsCoE d. TAMs.-Mr. Bris-
coe D. Tams, son OF the late VIM. II. Tams,
after protracted Illness died at the residences
of his mother at O'Clock last Monday morn
ing in the 9th year OF his age. and was buried
from the Episcopal church in Thornrose ceme'
terry at O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
He had been for some years an efficient clerk
in the Augusta National Bank, OF which his
elder brother Capt w. P. Tams Is cashier. He
was a very intelligent young gentleman, and
very popular with his associates. We. in com
mon with the whole community. sympathizs
deeply with the afflicted family.
The following acted as pall> bearers
J.Howari Wayt. ]. AID. Cooke, VIM. G. Kin
ney, Chas L. Weller, W. W. McGuffin, Edward
Taylor, VIM. Burke, and John II. Bader.