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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Prof R. L. Dabney, formerly of Union
Theological Seminary at Hampden Sidney,
is critically i'll at Austin, Texas, where his
home has been for several years past.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
ONE ENJOYS

70 -
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 efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pros.
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 F1G SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW york, N.Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Washington's Birthday was celebrated
in New York by the Southern Society by a
banquet, at which ex.Presideut Cleveland
was one of the speakers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The man Kelly, arrested by tho Chicago
police in st. Louis as Cronin suspect, was
discharged at Chicago last week, as no
charge could be made against him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The German elections indicate great So
cialist gains and the certain loss to the gov
eminent of fifteen seats.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Jeremiah O'Donnell was found guilty OF
jury bribing at Chicago, and his punish
ment fixed at three years in the penitentia-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The Lake Springs Land Company was
organized at Salem last week, and the cap
ital stock, 100000 was taken in a few
hours
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Advices from Para state that the rubber
crop for the present year will be about l.,
900 tons below that of last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
Saws the southern medical world.

Mothers Friend" is growing in favor
throughout the South and is highly recon-
mended by physicians. We consider it indis-
pensable to those who know they must pass
through the ordeal of childbirth. Write Brad
field Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga, for particu-
lRrs Sold by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Let quality. not quantity, be the test of a
medicine. Ayers SarsapariIla is the concen-
trated extract of the best and purest ingredi
ents. Medical men everywhere recommend
it as the surest and most economical blood
medicine in the market
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The Duval House, at Salem, Va, has
been sold to F. J. and J. Henry Chapman
for $25, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

An engineer named Pillow, in the en-
p!oy of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad,
fell into dock at Norfolk and was drown
cd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Advertising enables business man to place
his goods before the eyes of thousands who
would otherwise never know of their existence,
or that of the owner.-Pyice Current.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The Wytheville Development Company
have secured options on 2, 600 acres of land
in and around the town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Victor Pain Balm will cure the worst case of
cramp collie. cholera morbus. or diarrhsea in 10
minutes. Ask for it, Try 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Some 1900 persons at Naples gained ad-
mission to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show,
upon spurious tickets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The colored people of Roanoke have form
ed land company with a capital stock OF
$50 0eO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

George A. Mayse, of Warm Springs, and
deputy clerk of Bath county, died Satur-
dav
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The Legislature of New York has passed
a bill appropriating $10,00O,OOO for the
Worlds Fair of 1892.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
Entitled to thc.Best.

On Monday. the President nominated Jos.
A. Wingfield Supervisor of the census in the
third district,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The Farmers Alliance recently organized at
Middlebrodk seems to be flourishing. They
meet weekly, and have been receiving new
members at each meeting. One night they had
to resume the order for reception of members
three times and at 10 O'Clock, had initiated
seven, while some had not yet reported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
Personal.


tAlice o. Teller has been appointed postmas-
ter at Deerfield in the place of B. B. Rule, re-
moved.
At the Lutheran Church in this city this
morning at nine O'Clock, Rev.H. F. Shealy will
unite in the holy bonds of wedlock, Mr.. Starke
Dupuy Ferguson and Miss Cora Funkhouser,
daughter of Mr.. M. p. Funkhouser.
Alta meeting of the congregation ofthe Luth-
erau church, after the services on Sunday of
last week. resolutions commencing the faith
full and efficient services of the Pastor, Rev. 81.
F. Shealy, and Increasing his salary 500 to date
from January LIST, 1890, were unanimously
adopted.
On Sunday morni ng, the 23d instant, st the
residence of the brides parents. near Middle
brook, Mr.. william Mcdonald, of this city i,
was united in marriage to Miss Rosa Belle,
the accomplished and popular daughter of MIR.
Berry Manly. Rev. Mr.. Spiggle officiating. Mr.
Med has hosts OF friends in this city, who
wish him long and happy life. Many useful
and valuable presents were received by the
happy couple.
To-day, Feb. Goth. at the residence of the
bride near Deerfield, Rev. J. II. H. Winfree, OF
Churchville, will unite in the holy bonds OF
wedlock Mr. Mat. r. Coalter, of near Fishers
Vile. and Mrs. Jane Clemmer.
Al U clocA tnls evening In Inc ffesDyterlan
| church In Lexington. Mr.. Jas, g. Blaine. Of
Texas. will be married to Miss Annie Mcbride
of Lexington, va,
Mr.. ]. G. Fulton has been appointed post
master at Mt. Meridian in this county to sup.
| ply the vacancy caused by the death of Mr.. r
T. McCue.
Rev. W. W. Royal, Sunday school agent o
! the Virginia Methodist conference, has beer
i transferred to the West Virginia conference
and stationed at Huntington by Bishop Will.
son. This is the church rendered vacant by
| the untimely death of Rev. j. w. Johnson
who fell and was killed some weeks ago whilt
taking degree in the Royal Arch Chapter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

It is very important in this age of vast mate
rial progress that remedy be pleasing to the
taste and to the eye, easily taken, acceptable
to the stomach and health in it's nature and eff
fects. Possessing these qualities, Syrup of
Figs is the one perfect laxative and most gen
tie diuretic known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
Wood! Wood J

he SPECTATOR with wood are requested to
send 1t in
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Lay thy sweet hand in mine," he said, but
she only remarked that she had neuralgia and
must hold her head. He gave her Salvation
Oil and now he holds her sweet hands by the
hour.
From almost every section of the State come
reports of general improvement of the health
of our people, due no doubt to the influence of
DR.. Bulbs Cough, Syrup which costs only Is
cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
Splitter, Powell d. Co.

Mr.. j. W. Splitter swings his flag at the old
stand No. 10 South Augusta street, where he
has for so many years been leading figure in
the grocery trade of this city. He and Mr.. j.
a, Powell, worthy and rising young man in
the same trade, who goes down from the
parental stand on West Augusta street, where
he has learned from his father the manner of
doing business on sound principles, to join the
veteran groceryman of the lower end of that
noted thoroughfare.
Splitter & Powell good as they are in push
ing trade and selling goods on liberal basis,
don't embark in their new voyage without
their trusty and thoroughly competent helms
man, Mr.. Chas. P. Hanger, who though not old
in years. is now one of the best informed and
thoroughly active and obliging salesman in his
lines. This concern set forth their purposes in
an advertisement, and knowing that business
f1ourishes best when its values are best known,
they fling the Merchants Jack" to the breeze
through the SPECTATOR and call upon ''all the
country round about and the rest of the good
people abiding therein" to rally around it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The destroyer of Catarrh and Bronchitis, but
life to the victim is A. B. G. Tonic and Expee
tOrant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

THE FARMERS ALLIANCE.-The Augusta
County Farmers Alliance held public meet
ing at the Court house Saturday, the 22nd in
slant, Capt. E. A. Fulcher the President, in
the chair Mr. B. 7. Barbee, President. and
Mr. Bruebeck, purchasing agent of the State
Alliance, delivered speeches. Mr.. ]. W. Por
ter, of Albemarle, spoke on the silver question
and congressional legislation respecting it
issue. The county officers were installed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

ToNAToEs-Slo. s2gs 0
P PSaS;uao n 75@ asS' 90
| .............'.........l.VVSloo
So 80
Orchard Grass...... 20
Herds Grass.
TRAMING-heart pine, assorted,
'----''--' $3.50, $500. $3.50
Common 00e15OO
FENCING-Common..... sl4 .00@lt0o
JoIsrs, as to lengths and OO@16OO
FLooRING-heart..... 00Og4000
LATHs, . l00O.... .25@2.z5
SHINGLES. '..-.'..eos o04.oV
Hides. Leather, &c.
HIDEs-M et
0ry sailea &C
Dry n1nt.......
lea or SSc
City finished harness leaJher .2S930c
Country finished harness Gather .--..25@30c
Hemlock sole 19@25c
' ~ Iron. Steel. Nails. etc. 's''''
IRoN-rolled, . lb...-' 212c
Hamm cred ..5c
NAILS, keg.
GRIND STONES. p f....... ..........ise
SHoT-R bag of 25 b.....:;.::
WHISKEY. 50@300
BRANDY-Apple. .00@5.00
PORTER AND ALE.
Baltimore Livestock Market. Feb. 20. |
Beef Cattls.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows:
....... % a 60
Generally rated first quality.... 4 90 @425
Medium good fair quality. 12l90 621144
Ordinary thin steers, Oxen and
Cows ZU "a 70
The market for Beef Cattle has been one OF |
the most sluggish seen here for months. Prices |
were l5a20c per l00 lbs lower than last week.
Sheep and Lambs-Trade has been fairly ac- |
tive for good sheep and lambs, and for common |
to fair sleep sell at 3a4c; fair to good at 4a51c
and good to extra a. 31za6c per Id gross. Lambs |
sell at 4a614c per Id gross.
Monday, Feb'y q. 1890.
Sw1NE-The offerings number few hundred
less than they did last Monday fully enough,
though, for the demand generally reported in
all the yards Trade is not active, and prices
are quoted by all the dealers as being Hc lower
at 515a524 cts per ID ns.. most sales were made
at 555sa5s4 cts. Rough Hogs sold at 415a5 cts net
Receipts of Hogs this week 1860 head.
NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Beeves-Receipts today |
1850. Market steady; ordinary to extra Steers
sold at G0as5 25. and Bulls and dry Cows at
24OO quarters of Beef Calves-Receipts 500
marke steady; Veals sold at OOaSS 90 per 100
rs. grassers and Western Calves at 75aS4 w
per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs-Receipts $500;
market easier for Sheep and firmer for Lambs;
Sheep sold at 00as6 SO and yearling Lambs at
per head. Hogs~Recepts 10 600; market steady
for live Hogs at 00as4 40 per lO0 TBS.
Richmond livestock Market, Feb. "a
Feb. 24-Receipts: 262 head of cattle. 2S2
sheep, 99S hogs.
Cattie-Best. 41sa4116c. gross; medium to good.
314a4c. gross; common to fair, 21aa3Ac gross.
Sbeep-4s64c gross.
Bulls-21Sa3114c. gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
- s. f. Tyler. ReceiUer.
Time Table In effect Feb 9th, 1890.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The sale of real estate in Roanoke Friday
las aggregated $500, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

The great majority of SO called cough cures
do little more than impair the digestive or
gans and create bile. Ayers Cherry Pectoral
on the contrary, while it cures the cough, does
not interfere with the functions of either the
stomach or liver,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

A BIBLE FOR BUENA VIsTA.0At a meeting
of the Lexingto Presbytery held in this place
February 18th, Miss Bessie Wharton, present
ed handsome bible which belonged to her
father the Rev. William Wharton, to the Pres
bytery to be placed on the pulpit stand at the
new church at Buena Vista. The Presbytery
accepted the gift and passed a vote of thank s
to the fair donor.-Le1ington Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising ra
"A Notices of deaths published 0rGtuitoustJ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, nv,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

Loo. acc.
No. 5.
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DAILY.

Express. Express.
No. 3. No. 1.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1890-04-23
ARE YOU supERsTlTlous7


Find Out by Asking Yourself the Follow
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/. Do you believe in witches. sprftes,
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imps, gnomes, bogies, Brownies, pixies
or leprechauns?
.. Do you believe in an evil genius2
3, Do you believe IN an evil aye?
4. Do you believe in bottoaless pit.
,. Do you believe 10 q devil with hqras,
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6. Would you pass 3 night in a grave.
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Z. Do you wear any Ohfng which can
be considered in the oature Of q tails
man or mascotT
S. Did you ever smploy any thing as
talisman?
Q. Do you attach any meaning to
four-leafed cloverP
10. Would you xillfagly pass under
ladder?
II. Do you feel uncomfortable wlaen
you spill saft?
-. Would yosa sit down with thirseen
at table?
Is. Would you start on trip on a
Friday, or would you defer commencing
any important work on that day?
IA. Do you attach any particular inn
portsnce to certain numbers, especially
to three, seven ana nine?
Is. Would you give child OF yours
the same name as chat of one who had
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l6 Are you afraid of the dark?
II. Did you ever have your fortune
told by gypsy, astrologer, cards or SINH
lar tests?
Is. Wero you ever made uneasy by
hearing the insect commonly known as
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10. Would you venture to knock three
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90. Do you believe in dreams. amens.
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&. *. Fa.EspSass, Room 81, No. $50
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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1890-04-23
THEY FOUND "p4epY.e
-Four Little Tots Take II 1cnx .got.ys,r In
Sexrch of Tlsir "a .heFs

Sexrch OF Taeir Fa.hers
The foI6ying touching s5tao 5 %
scribed concerning four little de ma T.
American children who were aa,allsr
alone from one of the lsa5teeR S.l ss9of
America 70 the new State of Sc a.ag-
ton, On 0he Pacific coast. GwAg ~
some blander they We're nQt e a
Nalla Halla, more thHa tuA tsso
miles from the place they ware 'sae
to. and here the hlBd-nearta1 sssatsl
agent found the eldest riri, only ts2lse,
crying bitterly. and the othera te. ase tt
comfort ler. One of tAem, WIG. avn
twined about her sisters neck, eas ssg s.
ing:
@Father viii soon come, sistep lie
don't know we are here yet, but lie Nil
soon come, know he WI"
But we are SO hangry,7 the elder fe-
piled.
"Bst," said the sweet 2agel pattlna
her ON the back, ''never nfind chat, SIS
ter. 1t won't be long till father VII
come, and we will have plenty to cat, =
When The agent heard this, and saw
this evidence of sweet aa'ection he
asked them. And are you so hungry,
childrenP'
Yes, sir; we are starving"
"Whatl starving children in Walla
Walla! This can not be- he unused.
And the telephone soon told some one
"a meal for fotir starving children,
qHickl'
As quick as the speediest team at the
station could bring them over 10 the
city, they were here, ard soon sat be-
fore the best there was in the land.
And this is their simple story: The
father some time before had come West
to live near Waitsburg, leaving the
mother and children to follow as soon
as he was ready to receive them. Iut
in the meantime the mother sickcned
and suddenly died. Kind friends for
warded the children to the sorrowing
father, but through some mistake they
stopped off at Walla Wa'la, and al
though the father anxiously awaited
them at Naitsburg,' they remained
there from Thursday until Saturday
night without scrap to eat sleeping as
best they could on bench and floor,
their youth and native modesty pre-
venting them from making their con-
dition known, until the elder, worn out
with caring for the little ones, and
weary with watching for the loving
face that never came, and famished
from hunger, broke completely down;
and thus their sad condition became
known.
But ready hands and willing hearts
were soon found, as is always tho case
when the weak and tender are in dis
tress. And when the evening was come,
and the noisy train, with its glare of
light aud interior splendor, left the sta
ton, the glad, thankful, yet wondering
children sat amid the soft cushions and
resple1dcnt luxury of the palace car.
with big basket near them containing
more of good things than they over be-
fore possessed, and were borne swiftly
away northward on their journey. as the
littlest tot of all said, ''to find daddy"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1890-04-23

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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1890-04-23

FOR 1890.
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