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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10
DEATHS.

Mr.. ]. II. Picker died about 2 o'clock P. NJ.
Friday, the 9Th instant, from the effects of the
severe wound he received in the accident
which occurred to him the LIST inst, at the Val
ley Passenger Station.
The obsequies were from the First Presby-
terrain church, afternoon OF the 9th instant.
Rev. Drs. Halves and Nelson conducting the
services. The pall-bearers were c. E. Kemp er,
P. N. Powell, P. B. Sublett, P. e. Wilson, ]. E.
Graham, A. ]. Points, w. II. Il. Lynn and DR..
N. Wayt.
Mr.. Picker was sixty-one years old, 18th OF
last October. Through life he was an active
business man, and had the esteem and friend
ship of oil who came in contact with him. Not
only grief~stricken family mourns for the
head of the household thus suddenly taken
from them, but many friends and acquaint-
ances lament the loss that deprives them of
his counaels and their association with him.
Mr.Plecker possessed an ardent temperament
and enterprizing spirit. In 1851, when a young
man, he participated actively in the events
and ventures of California. After returning to
his native Valley home, he mercha ndiz ed for
a number of years at Spring Hill in Augusta
county, and subsequently in this city, applys
ing his means and energies also in the cree
ton of buildings. some of which are block on
West Augusta Street known by his name, one
OF which was his residence.
Mrs. Picker was Miss Fannie B. Smoot of
Madison county. They were married in 1854
She, with five children, survive the deceased
The familiar form OF noble citizen of Au-
gusta county, often seen on cur streets, has for
several months been missed, and when fnqu1r-
ed for, the reply has been that he was painful
~ Ill at his home In Riverheads District, q few
miles south of Mddlebrook.
Captain William c. McKemy was truly a
representative man in that sense which mod
est bearing aud sterling worth SO we'll Illus
trate. Reared among the Thrifty geometry
OF his section, his manner and his intercourse
were blameless and his life was devoted to
duty and neighborly kindness He was young
man when tho conflict of 1861 ca on. He
volunteered in the military organization
which became Company "D'' 9Th Infantry,
Stonewaii Brigade. Col. Il. j. Williams was
the first Captain of that company, and the d e.
ceased was Lieutenant. When Colonel Wills
Iiams promoted, Captain McRemy be-
came the commandment of the company, ana
served his country throughout the war, In
which he received painful wouods When IL is
| said he served bravery in the Stouewall Bri-
| gade, it is eulogy which will grow brighter and
| brighter as time moves on.
| Captain McKemy was confined to his home
| with disease which gradually wasted his fine
physique to exit eme fseblenoss. but at all
times he was the uniforia confidtng Christian.
| the devoted husband and father. and KIND
| neighoor, who will long be remembered fol
virtue and good works. He was about fifty five
years o. age and leaves wife and children
| His death occurred Saturday, the 9Th instant
and the funera! and burial at New Providence
| of which church he was an cider, the Sth, Rev
| Z. r. Vaughan. .. D., pastor.
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From the n. Y. Herald of yesterday
5E'lsey Dare Noy Esass Bs

= y,
Eisey Dare Nat Esass e.
The Force bill il under uli headway in the
Senate.
1t is being discussed fully and freely for the
benefit of the country. The longer the debate
continues the less the people Will like the bill,
Senator Hoar yesterday tested the temper of
the Upper House by iDtimatiug thet vote
might be reached on Friday. The old eentle~
man met with such decided rebuff however
that he incontinently wilted a Id grew pale.
Oh, no. measure as import INT as that must
not be rushed. Let US hear from the Senators
of botn sides. Give them ample opportunity
to place themselves on record. There is no
hurry. The people OF this country are very
much Interested in the subject; they recognize
the fact that the republican party is trial
and they want TO an ow what it has to say in
excuse for so extreme n measure.
The constitutional lawyers on the democrat
ic side have begun to pound, and their blows
are SO telling that poor Mr., Boar, who thought
that he could take charge of the discussion sin.
gle handed. has called for help, and Evarts
Eimunds Spooner, 'Fiison and Dolph have
come to his aid.
TIE bill rlay.psTs but we doubt it, The re-
pu6licaps who are rot tossils not saturated
with the old time sectional hatred fail to show
enthusiasm Iney see The danger ah cad, recog-
nizs the love of fsjr play which prevails
throughout this country aId the popular COM
mon sense which made Itself felt at the last
elections.
The Force bill is a buzz saw, and it won't do
TO monkey with it too much. The party has
already hurt itself badly by the high tariff; an
other measure like that might kill it in 1892
| All right. We remain serene. simply re-
minding the republicans of that famous say.
| ing. One more victory like that-the McKin-
ley billiard you are gone, bob, hook and
sinker, or words to that effect.
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Demands of the National Alliance C0nven-
ton.

Tho National Alliance Convention at
Ocala, Florida, having finished its work,
adjourned late Monday night.
The report as to the financial policy COZ
tains the following amended demands
First. We demand the abolition of ma
tional banks; we demand that the govern
ment shall establish Sub treasures or de-
positories in the several States which shall
loan money direct TO the people at a low
rate of interest, not to exceed 2 Der cont
per annum on non-perishable farm products
and also upon real estate, with proper limit
atoms upon the quantity of lad and
amount of money; we demand that the
amount of the circulating medium be
speedily increased to not less than $50 per
capita.
Second. We demand that Congress shall
pass such laws as shall effect1ally prevent
the dealing in futures on all agricultural
aud mechanical productions, preserving a
stringent system Of procedure in trials such
as shall secure the prompt conviction and
imposition of such penalties as shall secure
the most perfect compliance with the law.
Third. We condemn the silver bill re
Gently passed by Congress, and demand ID
lieu thereof the free and unlimited coinage
of silver.
Fourth. We demand the passage Of laws
prohibiting alien ownership of land, and
that Congress take promps action to devise
some plan to obtain all lands now owned
by aliens and foreign syndicates, and that
all lands now held by railroads and other
corporations in excess of such as is actual
ly used and needed by them be reclaimed
by the government and held for actual
settlers only.
Fifth. Believing in the doctrine Of equal
rights to all and special privileges to none,
we demand that our national legislation
| shall be so framed IN the future as not to
build up one industry at the expense of an-
other, We further demand a removal of
| the existing heavy tariff tax from the nee
essaries Of life that the poor Of our land
must have. We further demand just aod
equitable system of graduated tax on H.
comes We believe that the money of the
country should be kept as much as possible
IN the hands of the psople, and hence Ie
demand that all national and State reven-
| ues shall be limited 10 the necessary ex-
penses of the government economically and
honestly administered.
| Sixth, We demand the most rigid, houesl
and just State aud national governmental
coutrol and supervision of the methods oil
| public communication and transportation
and if this control aud supervision do moi
remove the abuse now existing we demand
| the government ownership OF such mear
| Of comm unication and transportation.
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Personal.

In Charlottesville to-day the marriage of Mr..
William w. Waddell to Miss Matte Payne
will occur at the Christian Church. Rev. B. A.
Abbott, pastor.
On the 3rd instant, Raw. Frank A. Meade
rendered his resignation as Rector of All Saints
Parish, Protestant Episcopal Church at Union.
Monroe county, West Virginia, to accept
call to Hammer, Bedford county, Virginia.
The Lexington Gazette OF the Sth instant. says
MRS. Judge John w. Brockenbrough had
partial stroke of paralysis December 5o-her
right arm being piralyzed
Judge Grattan has appointed John G. Yeager
Sealer of weights and measures for this city.
Mr.. James E. Robertson, of Botetourt, mas
been on visit OF few days to the family VI
his son, Prof. w. W. Robertson. Supt. OF Oily
Public Schools.
We had n brief call last week from Mr.. John
E. Ca.6pbsIl the editor of the Pocahontas XIV.
Va q7oaze who was then on his way to Buena
Vista
Wa had call last week from Mr.. George d.
Pnnteuney, Editor of the Rushviile Indiana)
Jacksonian, Mr. John F. Moses, Editor of the
Nashville (Indiaua) Republican. and two of the
Messrs. Mauzy (cousins) also of Rushville,
Indiana. These gentlemen came hither on
visit to Basic City, being interested in the
School Furniture Factory now being estab-
lished there. They are intelligent and pleas
ant gentlemen.
At the University of Virginia to-day will
take place the marriage of DR.. Charles Lance
lot Minor of New York and Miss Mary NJ. Ven
able.
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DEATHS

SoMERvILLE IN Culpeper. Nov. 25!h, Dr..
Walter Somervil!e. aged O. years He was
the IA her Of orr worthy citizen, Hr. g. B.
SonIerviIie. II o lived the life of cOpsisfe EN-
Christian. and diei in the confident hope
of Christians reward
KICE.-On November 18th, 1890. at the residence
of M. Jordan three miles east OF Har; ison-
burg, Mr.. William Kiee, ageI about go years.
FIELDIEG.-NOvember2 q, 1880. at Mt. Meridian.
of FEVER. Mr. Robert Fielding, aged "a years.
ToDD.-November 9Th. 1890. at Mt. Soon. Mrs.
Maria II. Todd, wife of Mr. j. II. Todd, aged
81 years.
KEMPER-Dacember 3rd, $780, at Port Repub-
lic Mrs Eliza Kemper. widow of the late B.
F. KEN aged 20 years
ELDRIDGE -December3 rd $780, at Col Bells
near Fishersviile, Miss Maggie Eldridge. aged
about g. years. Interment at Thinking
Spring.
RUsH.-November 10th. 1890. at Mt. Solou. Mr..
Harvey F.. Rash. aged So years and month.
He the uncle of John and W. T. Rush
and great-uncle OF p b. Graves Mr.. Rush
was an Old School Methodist and lived and
died In faith and hope of the rest that re-
mains to all the faithful.
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BELFoRD's MAGAzINE.--The December num-
Der of Belford's Magazine possesses unusual in
terestfor Southern readers from the fact that
two of the loading contributions are criticisms
on Lord Woiseley as a military critic; one
from the pen of General Longstreet, OF the Con-
Tolerate army. in reply to criticism on him
self. by the English commander. and the other
by General TurnbuIl. of the Union army. in
reply 10 Lord Wolseley's comments on the
battle of Shiloh. Other articles of eXcep-
tional interest in this number are: 1.-THE Colos-
sal Power of the United States" by Emory F.
Boyd; 1.-THE Fight Between the Merrimac and
Monitor" T. L. LeFrancheur; "a Postal
B omb." w. Blackburn Harte. and other choice
Stories. The miscellaneous contributions and
reviews are of the usual high order of excel
lence which characterizes this splendid period
ical,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

THE LESSON OF DEFEAT That the Repub-
lican party has not profited By the severe les
son of defeat is fully eVidenc ed by the actions
OF the Radical majority in the first twenty-four
hours OF the Congressional session. In the
Senate the first business taken up was the
fraud and Force Elections bill, and in the
House the Pension Appropriation bill. The
thoughts OF the party OF Imperialism are cen.
tered upon the depletion of the Treasury and
the revolutionary control of the ballot-box.-
Economy and legislation for the interests OF
the whole country must take their chances af-
terward. Whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad."-New York Star.
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ACCIDENT TO Mr.. W. P. RoUDABUsH

ACCIDENT TO Mr.. W. P. RoUDABUsH.-
A correspondent of the Spirit Of the VALLEY
says
"W. P. Roudabush, who is we'll up in
seventy and crippled with rheumatism,
while going up the steps Of the mill, which
are near fva feet hi ID, when near The top
the wind blew very hard the old gentleman
was over balanced and fell to the ground,
where be was found unconscious and rem ain
ed go for several hours. DR.. J. B. Webb was
called ia end found his collar bone fractur-
ed and otherwise injured internally, but an
glad to say at this time he is improving, but
still confined to his bed"
This occurred at Roudabush's mill neal
midway between Harrisonburg ard Nc
Gaheysyille.
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MARRIAGES

HoPKINs-CULLEN.--In Richmond on the 3fd
instant, Mr., VIM. 8. Hopkins. lawyer Of
Lexington, and Miss Mildred Moora Cullen
daughter of DR.. J. g Dorsey Cullen.
GARDINEE-M ooRE-Nov. 9th, 1899, by Rev
Samuel Petrie. at his residence. Mr.. Geor ge
Gardiner 10 Miss Maggie Moore, daughter OF
j. Fl. Moore, Esq, Ill of Rockingham
SULLIvAN-RosEE.-In Staurton. Dec. End
Walter d. Sullivan to Miss Viola C. Rosen
daughter of Mrs. Margaret Rosep.
CRoMER-BITTLE.-On the 9th of Novem Der
at the residence of her brother-in-iaw. Rev
G. W. Holland, in NewberTy, s. c.. Miss Hsr.
riet 8. Bittle, youngest daughter of the late
President d. T. Bittle, of Roanoke College
was united in marriage to George 3. Cromer,
Esq, of that city. The ministers who officiat-
ed were Rev. DR.. G. W. Hall and Rev. W. &
Schaeffer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

THE HoME-MAKER.-Every householder
should take the Home Maker. which has peen
improved from Its first issue until 1t Is one Oh
the fullest aud most desirlHle publications Vi
its class in the whole country. while Inc price
remains the same as at first S2.O0 per ahhuni
Mrs. CrolY denny Junel is now the editor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10
To D3speI Colds,

Headaches and Fevers, TO cleanse the system
effectually, yet gently, when costive or bilious
or when the blood is impure or sluggish, to
permanently cure habituaI constipation, to
awaken the kidneys and liver TO q healthy &C.
uvity, without irritating or weakening them,
use Syrup of Figs.
physicians prescriptions have failed TO
reach many cases of rheumatism known TO
have been subsequently cured by Salvation
OH. mat Is The reason why the popular voice
is practically unanimous ID its favor. One
bottle is usually sufficient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10
swauNVeN DEVELOPMENT 60.

The books of transcription to the stock of this
company close the Goth instant. In addition
to the several industries located and announce
ed for location several more are on the slate
for completion of contracts.
The company has made wise arrangements
for complete facilities in connecting lines OF
railway with both the Chesapeake Ohio and
the Baltimore & OH o roads, SO that all the in
dustries located on the lands of the develop
ment company which would be promoted by
having Immediately at hand such facilities.
will realize in that way. The connecting line
of railway will be about six miles long.
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Finances of Stauufon

The report of the special officers of the Cen
sus Bureau makes the comparison of the fin
ances OF Stanton for. the years 1880 and 1890 as
follows:-
Bonded debt 1889. s2s5 .0S3; 1890. 1922, SOD
Floating debt 1880. S6.6i7; 1899 nothing.
Total debt, 1880, SOL, $50; 1890, 1921, 500.
Total available resources, 1880; nothing; 1se(
s7S.759.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

FRANK T. WARE.-The Freeman, an Illus
trated colored paper published at Indianapolis
Indiana in its issue of the 9Th instant, con-
taIns a biographical sketch of Frank T. Ware
eff this city, which concludes as follows
The career ofFrank t. Ware Is credit to
himself; an honor to his race; and proof that
the Negro of the south can succeed as business
men,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

PUBLIC BUILDING FOR STAuNloN.-The BIZ
appropriating s75 900 for public building at
stanton has passed the Senate, bat it Is not
likely it will pass the House though Tucker
will do his level best to have II done
The difficulty in the way is the Republican
majority, and the amount of money they have
squandered.
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VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY.


The annual meeting of the stockholders o
the Valley Railroad Company, which had beer
postponed from the regular day in November
was held in the Law Office of ]. and ]. L. Bum
gardner in this city the Bird instant. There
were present several individual stock
by proxy, the city Of Baltimore represented by
Henry Duvall, the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company by J. T. Odell, the county oil
Rock bridge by Blackford Harris, the town OF
Lexington by William A. Anderson. and the
City of Staunton by W. P. Tams. Robert W.
Burke presided. and James Bumgardner was
Secretary.
The report of the President and Directors for
the year ended 39th of September, 1893 was
presented by Mr.. Odell. from which the folio1
ing summary is msde:-
The gross receipts were, from traffic $i3s .0oO,
rs an increase over the former year of sI5. 67779
and from other sources. s.. 6s5 .39.-iess by 81
45S.O7 than the previous year, making the total
increase OF receipts ST., 22472.
The disbursements were Sill 10000. an in-
crease of 800. SSi.9S over the previous year. The
net earnings for the year were s23, 355.6i-less
than the previous year by Sill ,6l0.26
There were SO, 907 more miles run by the pas
senger trains this than the past year.
The Baltimore and Ohio delivered at Har-
r,sonburp tn the Valley line 36. more tons OF
fretpht than the nrevtous YEAR ard received
from the Valley road at that Mace an increase
OF II 9s2 tons.
rhe freight delivered to the Chesapeake and
Ohio at Staunton was 1911 tons more than in
1880. and the freight received from IL was 1879
tons more.
The freiob h, delivered tn the Rich r.ond and
Auegbanv road at Fast I,exineton was 1904
tons less tbs in 1859. and the freight received
from if was Q 294 tons less
Five hundred toms of new 65-pound ste ell
rails were laid and d ESQ new cross.ties were
used during the wear.
There were many improvements made along
tho limo in nav trest,es and BRIDGES and Mat
forms at several stations.
The large amount of new rails laid and other
imnrovements mentioned cause the excess of
evnenattnre this over tho nrav,ous wear
Tho omount of;ndehtednesa the baltimore
r. Ohio Railroad comnanv is &, ~, II against
sas. 1OI the nrevious wear.
Oftba outbor,zed issne ot g, ooo onO fret mort
pape bonds $50 Ooo are on, STANDING and $3.50 600
in tha treasury
Mr. OdelI stated that the nronosition of Bote.
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stanton Markets.

The wholesale, to some extent, as we'll as
nearly all the retail trade, begins to pariake OF
holiday appearance.
Dealers In staple products are not busy and
large transactions viii be few till after the
Christmas times are over.
The tendency In the large grain -centers Is to
higher prices. The available supply. of wheat
east of the Rocky mou ntains is estimated to
be about nine million bushels less the LIST of
December than it was at the same time one
year ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

According to the census reports there has
been marked increase in the manufacturing
enterprises of the South during the last decade
and as marked decrease in those of the New
England States. Before the war between the
States accumulated capital in the South was
invested in negroes; since then it has had to
be put in manufacturing Industries, the result
being that, with superior natural facilities,
products can DO sold atcheaper rates here than
similar articles made in the North. 1.-The mills
of the Gods grind slowly, but they grind ex-
eeding snall."-Alex. Gazstte.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

The will OFF. II. Picker. deceased, was ad-
mitted to probate in the Circuit court yester-
day afternoon. with his widow, Mrs. Frances
B. Picker, administrator with the will aunex'
ed.
The real estate of the deceased is In Staun-
ton, Buena and Birmingham, Ala, and is esti-
mated to be worth Sl5,O0). All his property is
given to his wife, providing for an equal dis
tribution among their children after her death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

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aabob," at the opera House.



Misses.Henshaw and Ten Brock. who have
heretofore delighted, and shaken the sides of
our citizens when acting The funny part OF the
Two Old Cronies,'' with a good company OF
comedians will give 1.-The Nabobs" tonight.
IN operate extravaganza full of fun, good
music, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

'Let observation with ex tended view survey
good things from China to Peru and he will
not find anything Of such astonishing merit in
killing all the pains that flesh is heir to- Sal
walton Oil, as ne Will know, when he has given
IL a fair Trial,
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"Whas do you suppose will happen if
The Force bill is pressed through Con-
gress?"
"The administration will be pressed
lhrougha knot hole by the people. IN. y.
Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

Among other outward SYMPTOMS and effects
of nasal catarrh, is.a thickening of the vocal
chords and the consequent Impairment of
speech. Old Saul's Catarrh Cure is the RENEE
dy, Price 25 cents
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8 ANITA CLAUS FEST

GIVEN BY THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE
Y. NJ. G. A.. GREAT So CCEsS.
We are happy to announce the almost un-
precedented success which attended the Fair
held by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. G..
A." for only three nights last week.
The net receipts of the various toothS, tables,