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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

RESIDENCE OF CAPT. MOORE AT FERRoL
BURNED.-At about O'Clock P. M. on Monday
the 9th inst. smoke was noticed issuing from
the roof of the residence of Capt. Moore. one of
the proprietors of the iron works at Ferrol.-
Although the alarm was Immediately given,
and all done that could be. the house was des-
troyed, as well as much valuable clothing and
furnture-none having been gotten out OF the
upper story. The loss of property. including
the building would probably amount to 81 500
or ST. 800. No insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

BALTIMORE SUN ALMANAC.-Wehav have receiv-
ed the Baltimore Sun Almanac for 1890, for
which we are thankful to the publishers. 1t Is
a valuable compilation of useful knowledge
and is very useful for reference. It is sent free
as New Years Gift to all the subscribers of
both the Daily and Weekly Baltimore Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
staunton Markets.


lSTAUNToN. VA, January a. 1890.
There was one aud perhaps more sales OF
good wheat yesterday at a fraction above quo.
tations, but the larger quantity now offering is
sold lower.
The latest Baltimore quotations for best
Southern wheat was 80 cents, no; two cents
more than was paid in our market. which
with cost Of transportation added establishes
higher prices here. but great deal sent to that
market as we'll as to other controlling centers
trade, is sold at lower figures.
All staple products continue dull and slug
gish in movement.
The smaller products of the farm are In good
abundance and at the quotations OF last week
nor are any changes to note In wholesale gro
Gerry lines.
The quotations ar, wholesale. notr teail,1
Country Produce,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

DEDICATION OF THE NEW Y. M. @. A. BUILD
ING.-The dedication of the New Y M. G. A
Building will take place to morrow evening
at half-past7 o'clock. The programme of the
exercises is as follows
uHymn-Prayer by Rev. D. K. Mcfarland
DID,.
Words of welcome by the President. Il. NJ.
McIlhany.
Solo by ]. ]. Shirley.
Remarks by w. W. Smith, Chairman of State
Committee, and by Fl. o. Williams, State Sec
rotary.
Hymn-Dedication by Rev. R. ]. McBryde
I'D.
Hymn-"All hail the power of Jesus name u
Benediction by Rev. James Nelson DID.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

THE ELECTRIC RAILWAY SIGNAL.-Mr. -.
Houston Letcher, president of The Railway
Electric Signal Co. has gone to Baltimore,
where he will at once close arrangements with
the officials of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
for the building of the signal wires along the
line of that road from Relay station to Balti-
more, a distance of So miles when the inven-
ton will be practically tested on passenger
trains running 60 mile S per hour and on heavy
coal and freight trains.
The Baltimore & Ohio officials Ill offer ev-
cry facility to give the invention that practi-
cal test which will satisfy all Of lis value in
preventing the collision of trains, the destruc.
ton of lives and'property, and biockading the
business of the lines. The wires will be laid
by the Baltimore & Ohio under the supervis-
ion of competent men representing the Signal
Co. and 1t will not be many days before the
work will be ready for the test.-Le1- Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.-A correspondent
of the Waynesboro' Times writing from Har-
riston Jan. 7th, says
last Friday q two-year old daughter of Mr..
Gam Kaylor had her clothing to catch fire and
was burned SO badly that she died that nlgnt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Pain and dread attend the use of most catar RI
remedies. Liquids and snuffs are unpleasant
as well as dangerous. Ely's Cream Balm is
safe, pleasant easily applied into the nostrils'
and sure cure. 1t cleanses the nasal passages
and heals the infiamed membrane. giving re-
lief at once. Price SOC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
DR.. Aeker's English Pills

Are active, effective and pure. For sick
headache, disordered stomach, loss of APP
petite, bad complexion and biliousness, they
have never been equaled either in Ameri-
ca or abroad For sale by Philip T. Aller,
Staunton. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

VIoK's FLORAL GUIDE.-We have received
from James Wick. Roch ester, N. Y. his Floral
Guide which in beauty Disappearance and con-
venience of arrsngem ent surpasses anything
In this line which we have ever had the priv
ilege of seeing before. 1t is a phamphlet eight
by ten inches in size. and with the covers,
which are by no means the least important
part of II, contaius an even one hundred pages.
Although called "noral guide,'' 1t is devoted
to vegetables as we'll. ard includee as full list
and description OF DO flowers. vegetables and
also small fruits as could be brought within
the compass OF boos of this size.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
ONE ENJOYS

~A>aD - - ~
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 ac-
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 mos
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy 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, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, nv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Ease the babe (rom one day old or more,
rom pain, by using Victor Infants Relief Alb
solutely Observation-Disclosures. Is cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
REV. JOHN A. PRESTON FORMERLY OF TINK
LING sPKINC.-A Florence, Ala. correspond

LING SPKINC.-A FIOreHU5, AIa. COrrespOnu-
emit of the Christian Observer says
1.-THE Presbyterian church, under the pastor
ate of the Rev. John A. Preston, has prospered
greatly. Accessions 10 Its membership are
being made constantly. while nerve and vim
have bee0 infused into every department OF
church work by the lndefaJigabe zeal of the
pastor. Mr.. Preston possesses the 'impulsive'
power-the power OF mpelling Others to do
and of generating motive for religious activity
During his brief pastorate OF less than one
yeai. ne has greatly endeared himself 10 the
people by his ready sympathy, mis- pastora &C
tivity aud mis- earnest and practical presen Ia
lions of gospel truth"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

G. o. Herring. Grocer, will sell you Queer
Esther Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

PINAToRE,--Staunton Opera house Thursday
and Fride nights, January 3OGh and 3lst by
the stanton ;horal Society assisted by the
Stonewall Brigade Band orchestra. and Prof.
F. R. Webb at the Piano. This announcement
is all that is nee ssary to insure a full house.
Capt. Jno. McQuade as the admiral with his
cousins and his aunts will be on hand with
Miss Cora Turner. who will make charming
Josephine. The Box sheet for sale of reserved
seats will open at Oivier's Bookstore on Mon
day morning, Jan. 9th. Everybody in Staun-
ton is going to see Pinafore. so we advise you
to call early and secure good seat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
PRors. WEBB AND MEYER ANpMR. COOKE

PROPS. WEBB AND M EY ER AND Mr.. COOKE.
Dsdr FTiends:-Your regret cannot be deep
er or more sincere than mine in the move
pending which must separate me from home.
pleasant for Is years, and friends dear In pro-
portion to that long intercourse. bat the trial
Ia greatly softened by the mauy kfndnesses
extended Gus from every direction and this
prefer of a compliments benefit is one OF
pose turning my face westward on the 22nd.
Any evening in tue mean time you may
propose will meet my hearty CO operat!on.
Very sincerely yours with thanks.
+. V. BUMGARDNER.
Tuesday evening, January 21st, as been APP
pointed, and the Opera House the place for the
concert,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The most obstinate cases OF catarrh are cured
By the use of Ely's Balm, the only agreeable
remedy. IL is not liquid or snuff. is easily
,plied into the nnstrils. For cold la the head
it is lNagica.. II sigss relief at once. Price
so cents
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco, Lynchburg
tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
Sale of Buena Vista stock and Lots ant
Rock h r. d1e bOu6a

R0ckbr10Se DODOs.
The first sale at auction of Buena Vista stock
and lots In this vicinity. where large amounts
are held, occurred Saturday, the 18th instant
in front of the County CouSt- House in this city.
1t was a sale made by E. NJ. Cushing, Auc-
tior eer for Hugh F. Lyle, executor of the late
DR.. A. H. Weir, and to close an estate
DR.. Weir held ten shares of stock aud five
lots. Upon the shares of stock including the
lots. $50 on each share had been paid leaving $40
upon each to accrue The payments therefore
amount to $500.
The sale was made conditioned that the pur-
chasers assume the deferred payments of $40
on each share, aggregating 5000. as follows
shares. and entitled to lot No g. block 48,
section l, to G. A. Holt. for. lI6
shares with lot H. block "a. section 2 to
shares with lot IA. block 6, section 8, to
Il. e. kinney, for H5
| shares with lot 5. block IS. section 6. to
Whitmore q Liggett for..............,.... lbs
| ID. ID. Fuitz, Tor ........................ luz
sl,o8s
| Deductiug the $500 paid by DIR. Weir npon his
| Investment leaves to his estate S7SS-less the
legal charges thereon.
Auctioneer Cushing also sold, on the same
| account. per cent. R )ekbridge county bonds
| as follows:-
OF 81 900. to &. W. Burke for. ........ ZOOS
OF 800 each, to Arista Hoge, sos EACH. 210
| The coupons OF these bonds to January lst,
had been collected.
All the purchasers are residents of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
Supt. City Public Schools

The following is the roll of honor of the
Stauuton Public Schools (colored) for the
month ending December Goth, 1885,
End Or. Grade .-Mary Jackson, John White.
George Jackson and Corina Campbell.
lst Pr. Giade.-Ashby Burke. John White,
Lille Anderson, Lila Ellis, Leila Lacy.
Henrietta Walker and Ellen Graves.
4th Pr Grade.-Pearl Jordan, Eveline Bowls
and Arthur Tate.
5th Pr. G.ade Mary White. Rena Roes.
Mamie Ay ers, Mary Ravens, Lenard Kenney.
Mabel Stevenson, Edgar Thorn. son and Eddie
Swan.
Requisites for roll Of honor: present every
day. no tardy marks, no dement's. and an
average Of not less than 95 on all studies.
The order In which the names occur indicates
the relative class standing.
Respectfully.
W. w. ROBERTSON,
Superintendent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The great popularity Of Ayers Pills as ca
thartic is due no less to their promptness and
efficacy than to their colttpg of sugar and free
dom from any injurious effects. Children take
them readily. See Ayers Almanac for this
year. lust out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
Sons of Temperance Banauet.

| The Staunton Lodge of Sons of Temperance
a very old and useful organization which has
| survived through many years. sometimes
| hOurish1ng, and again, like all human tnstitu>
| tons, undergoing its seasons OF depression but
always with an active and living nucleus,
entertained it's membership, together with a
| large number of invited guests, at banquet in
| the O'Conncr building on Thursday night last
from to II P. M The room was very at
| tractively decorated In evergreens. and draped
| profusely with the national colors. while huge
pyramids of oranges from thu tables made up
| a pretty blending of colors. At P. M. after
| the divine blessing had been asked, a prompt
and general attack along the whole line OF
| tables was begun. and the several courses Il
oysters, cold turkey. roast meats of different
varieties, were generally discussed. and
rounded or by fruits and cake, with copious
libations of lemonade. After the merry gingle
Of knives and forks had ceased. MIR. T. j.
Crowder, the presiding officer. In brief, but
we'll conceived and appropriate speech. well
coined the assembled guests and then pro-
ce eded to announce the toasts, which In.
cuded The pulpit. The Bar, TIE Judiciary.
The Press, The Y. M. c. a., The Hibernians.
The Chamber OF Commerce. The Stonewall
Band, and Our City. Owing to the absence OF
spond, the corresponding toasts were not re-
piled to, but on behalf of the Press. Mr.. Heber
Ker responded in Interesting talk Of ten CT
IL minutes, while on the part Of the Y. NJ. G..
A., Mr.. Dadmun, the Secretary, spoke feeling
ly and impressiveiy.. he Band was well
talk ed for by Mr.. E. NJ. Cushing who is the
Nestor almost of the organization, and in his
brief but interesting and bright synopsis OF
It's history, gave kome very interesting and
notable facts. He was present at its organiza-
ton more than SO years ago, since which
time its whole mem bership has included over
200 men, and out of this number but mem
bers have died up 10 date. Prof. Turner was
the first leader, and Its name, II remembered
accurately. wss the West Augusta Band or
Augusta Cornet Bar d: At all events, the
name "Stonewall B nd" WAS adopted after the
war, as 1t was probably the only one OF jack
sons corps that maintained its organization
complete up to the close of the struggle. Mr..
c. E. Haines responded In some hopeful and
cheerful predictions Tor our future city,
on the part of the Chamber of Commerce; and
Mr.. CrImmens, on behalf of the Hibernian
Society, thanked the Order for its expressions
of good will and fellowship. After pray er by
Major Newton, the large and well-entertaine ed
crowd slowly dispersed. each and every one
feeling grateful to the Socis'y for very de-
lightful evening of rational epj yment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
Mrs. w. e.. Bumga rdner.

SHE WILL REMOVE FROM SrACNT MA CON-
ELEMENTARY CONCERT To HER 215T JANUARY
This entire coinmu llty receives the intelli.
gence of the removal of Mrs W. L. Bumgar-
dner from Staunton with sincere regret. The
gentlemen who propose that the public shall
give expression to the esteem in which she Is
held for the large favors. she has conferred by
her accomplishments and her charities. have
moved in the direction that will furnish
the opportunity for a demonstration worthy
of Mrs. Bumgardner and worthy of the peo-
pie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The properly a ! ederick street formerly
owned by Miss Nov srrve hes been pur-
chssed at 81. 800 by iefs.J. b c sra-t, the sa-
eomplished Principal q 5ef : Female
Institute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15


The market is slow and quotations &c high
Sheep aud Lambs-Trade for good Sheep and
Lambs Is reported as being quite good, with
values shade higher. Butchers Sheep 4a55zc
per h gross, and Lambs 41a6c.
Monday, Jan Is, 1890.
SwINE-There Is very full offering at the
yards this week, aud the market is weaker.
Tr ode is dull, prices ranging fully &c lower
than last week. We quote rough Hogs at 41za
~ cts, aud the better grades at SASS cts with
most sales at about So cts, with extra Hogs
bringing 5s4 cts per ID net. Receipts Of Hogs
| this week y,775 head.
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -Beeves-Receipts today
400 Market duh and prices l0a15 cts per 100
ibs lower. Native Steers sold at 50a$5 20, and
Bulls and dry Cows at 75aS3 % per 100 fbs. Ex-
ports $50 Beeves. Calves-Recetpts 500 mark ct
for all sorts easier; Veals at case per 100 ms,
grassers and Western Calves 25as4 per 100 ms.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1900; firm for
sheen early, closing easier; dull and lower for
7 ambs; Sheep sold at 4aS6 So and Lambs at
5OaS7 so per 100 fbs Hogs-Receipts 10 700:dul
and nominal for live Hogs at TOAST 90 per 100
bs.
Eichmond livestock Market. Jan. IL
Jan. 1s-Receipts: 95l head of cattle. 2O7
sheep, 967 hogs.
Sales: 25l head of cattle, 2O7 sheep, 9s7 hogs.
Prices:
Catile-Best. 4a45sc. gross-a few extra fine
higher; medium to good, S5sa354c. gross com.
mon to fair Ease gross.
Sbeep-3s517c gross.
Hogs-415a51ac net.
Rulla-2aSc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

NEW HOSE REELs.-The heavy carriage OF
twowhees upon which the hose reels of the
c ty fire department were mounted haye been
gu oerseded by light carriage of four wheels
much to the advantage of that impor tant arm
of the public service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

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 haOitual con st patton, to
awaken the kidneys and liver to o healthy &C.
tivity without irritating Or weak enIng them,
use Syrup of Figs.
PASSIONS SLAvE.-Tne theatrica Company
of Mr.. T. II. Winnett acted in the Opera House
last Friday night MIR. John A. Stevens roman
tic and thrilling melodrama, entitled PAS
sion's Slave" in such manner as to delight
the audience as was manifested by frequeDt
and raptuous applause. The play is both com
ic and tragic in an extreme degree, and both
features were well acted. The singing was
much enjoyed and the scenery was unusually
fine and added much to the interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

The Wilkes Booth letter, sent out with a
flourish of trumpsts from Richmond and
printed in a number of papers with the
statement that it was written by Booth on
the day of the assassination aud was sup
pressed by the Government, is mouldy
chestnut, 1t was written in November, IS
"a; given by Booth to J,hn 8. Clarke, his
brother In law, sealed. Clarke after the as
sassination opened it and gave it to U. s..
Marshal Millward, of Philadelphia. who
published it in tha Press of that city. 1t
was universally copied over the country
1t is printed in full in R,ymopd's Life of
lincoln. The letter Booth wrote in April,
1866. he gave to an actor named Matthe ws,
who burned it on the night of the murder,
thinking it might bring him into trouble
Washington Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
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what he says:

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CORRESPONDENCE,
STAUNToN, VA, January 1Itb, 1896
MRS W L. RuMGARpNER. Stauntou Va.

STAUNTOS, VA, Jhnuary I95D, I690.
MRS. W. L. BUMGARDNER, Staunton, va.
Dear Misunderstanding learned with deep re-
greet. that you are about to remove from our
midst, we desire to testify in some way our ap
probation of your worth. both as a lady and an
artist: and to make .ome small return for your
many acts of kindness to the public and the
musical people OF this city and county.
We there ore beg that you will accept the
tender we most cordially ma of n complf-
mentary concert at the Opera House, and that
you will name ttue when the same can be
given.
Very truly and sincerely.
F. r. WEBB,
b. MEYER,
G. L. COOKE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15
Monument to Gen. R. E. Lee.

Last Friday in the Senate Mr.. Lovenstein
offered the following jointresolution, which
was agreed to:
"Whereas the monument and statue Of
onr illustrious hero, Gen. Robert E. Lee, is
now nearing completion; and whereas, after
dilgent labor on the part of the Lee Monu-
ment Association, sufficient amount has
not been realized for its completion, and
whereas it should be the pride of every Vir
ginian, that when the statue is unveiled no
debt should rest thereon,
Rssolred by the General Assembly, That
as representatives of the whole people of
this Commonwealth We would earnestly re-
commend that active measures be at once
taken in every county and city in the State
to raise the desired amount.
Mr.. Lovenstein explained that he had
consulted members of the Finance Commit
tee to learn whether it would be worth
while to ask for an appropriation to finish
paying for the monument, but they told
him that owing to the Strengthened condi-
ton of the State, it would be inadvisable to
ask for such an appropriation. He hoped
that the money would be raised promptly
within the borders of the State. After the
Senate adjourned Senator Lovensrein start
ed a subscription list.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-01-15

All, YEs.-John Tillman is veteran, but
democrat. At the battle of Gaines Mill
he was shot three times and left for dead
on the field.
He was later on appointed an opener and
packer in the Appraisers stores, after pass.
ing the civil service examination.
He has been dismissed by republican
administration, without charges and with
out hearing, presumably OF account OF
hts politics.
When Senator, Mr.. Harrison made
these remarks
81 do lift up a heartyprayer that we may
never have President who will not pursue
the civil service policy pure and simple and
upon just basis, allowing men accused to
be heard and deciding against them only
upon competent proof and fairly--either
have that kind Of civil service, or, for
| Gods sake, let US have that other frank
and bold, if brutal, method of turning men
and women out simply tor political opinion.
| Let us have one or the OF her,"
As President he seems to have made his
choice; he prefers ''the other. IN. Y. Her
aid
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