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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
MR.. +. 81. FLICKER MEETS WITH SAD ACCT
DENT AT THE B. & o. Raj LRoAD STATION.

MR.. 81. FLICKER MEETS WITH SAD ACCT
DENT AT THE B. & o. Raj LRoAD STATION.
The intelligence of the sad occurrence at the
Passenger station of the Valley Railroad Mon
day afternoon went rapidly from lip to lip and
at each mention ofit there was expression
deep sorrow. for the estimable gentleman and
his family who realize a calamity indeed.
MrJ,H II. Picker is director and general
manager of the Raphine Improvement Com
pany. Mr.. Chas. E. Kemper, also of this City.
is Vice President of the same company, and
Col. H. J. Williams, of Greenville, is the Pres
tdent.
On the south-bound train on the Valley rail-
road, which passes Staunton at $50 p. M, 1t
was supposed Col. Williams woGld be a pas
senger and Messrs. PlecKer and Kemper re.
paired to the Station with the view OF meeting
him. On the arrival of the train, MIR. Piecker
and Mr.. Kemper walked along the station
platform looking in the windows of the cars
for Colonel Williams, and finally Mr.. Picker
entered the car in his search but Col. Williams
was not there. In the meantime the passen-
gers stopping here had left the cars, and those
to enter had done SO, and. as Is usual. the train
was backing to the siding below the freight
depot to detach the palace car, as that is not
carried beyond Staunton.
Mr.. Plecker supposed the train had started
south and would not stop, land he passed quick
ly to the end of the car and jumped from the
platform, just as 1t reached the northern end OF
the station platform. Surprising the train was
| moving south. he jumped in that direction and
contrary to the direction he intended. In an
instant he was caught under the truck. Tn
train was stopped as quickly as possible, and
in less distance than the length of a car.
| 1t appears that his overcoat had become en-
| tangled in the machinery OF the truck, and
that about fifteen minutes of time passed be
| fore he could be extricated.
| Drs. A. NJ, and Fl. II. Henkel and B. P. Reese
| were summoned as quickly as possible, On
| examination 1t was found that his left ankle
was crushed, and that there were bruises or
the left leg and elsewhere on his body. He wal
conveyed to his residence on West Augusts
street. The night was passed with compare
tive composure, considering the nature of hi
injuries and his age, being now over sixty ont
| years old.
DR.. W. A. Picker. his son, who resides @
Glasgow, was sum monsed by wire. the liml
was amputated below the knee yesterday fore
noon. The resolution and the calmness Of thu
patient were equal to the severe ordeal through
which he passed. and doubtless superior to hi
physical strength.
The sorrow-stricken family have the SINGER
est sympathy ofthe community and the friend
, everywhere Of the one to whom they are s.
| closely attached. and who was thus suddcnl,
laid upon bed OF affection. Mr.. Picker ha
a large and extended acquaintance not onI
at his home in Virginia, but in other States
Everywhere he is greeted as warm hearted
liberal. condding and -public-spirited gentle
:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

DR.. Koch BRIEFLY DEscRIBED.-Prof
Crcl, of Conoordia College, Terre Haute,
Iod.. is a cousin Of DR.. Koch. Some years
ago Prof. Crul visited his now-dstinguish-
ed relative in Berlin, and supplies this des-
cription of him: "Iu personal appearance
DR.. Koch is of medium size, but with
very broad chest, with blue eyes, rather
prominent nose, on which pair OF spso.
tacles constantly rest, and has full beard
of auburn hue. A very high forehead is
surmounted with hair Of similar luster,
and he talks slowly, with noticeable lisp.
There are three brothers and one sister of
DR.. Koch at present residing in st. Louis,
and another in Iowa. he married Emma
Frenze, the daughter of a clergyman, and
has one child, who is welded to one of his
assistant physicians" Prof. Crull says
that whe1 he was guest at the Koch
household the Doctors brothers had no
faith 10 his skill, aud one of them remark
ed that he "would not trrst a cat to his
cure"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03


The National Democrat which was establish
ed in Washington one year ago by Edmund
Hudson, with the Endorsement of many of the
great leaders of the party, has entered upon
Its second year with a circulation of 10000
copies each week. This is perhaps the largest
circulation ever attained by weekly news
paper during the first year of its existence. The
National Democrat occupies field of its own,
and one that too long remained untitled. 1t
gives complete record OF political informa-
ton, including the most important speeches
that are deliverei by Democratic leaders in
Congress and on the stump. 1t Is rendering
the party an important service, and should be
read by all who wish to keep fnlly informed in
regard to public affairs and who mean to de-
feat the wicked scheme of the Republican lead
ers to secure permanent control ofthe Govern
ment, in spite of the fact that they are. and
must remain, the minority party in this coun-
try.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

"How TO PRESERVE HEALTH."-As health is
the greatest blessing vouchsafed TO humanity,
how to preserve 1t is one Of the most important
questions. and one in which all are interested.
There is no truer saying than that IAN ounce
ofpreventive is worth pound of cure" for 1t
is certainly much better to know how to pre-
vent disease that how to cure it after 1t has
fastened its fangs upon the constitution. Now
this In formation is what Louis Barkan, M. D.
proposes 70 give in the book of which he Is the
author, entitled "How to preserve Health"
which is supplied to the Trade by the American
News Company Of New York. 1t is a volume
of 1888 pages well printed on good paper, and
written in good style free of all technical terms,
so as to be easily understood by all readers.
1t is highly commended by Professional and
scientific men as well as by the ablest religious
and secular press of the country. 1t should
have place in the library of every family,
and should be read and studied until its con-
tents are made perfectly familiar. Its inform
alton is not designed for any particular period
of life, but for all ages, from the puling infant
in its mothers arms TO the 'lean and slipper.
ed pantaloon" of decrepit old age.
This book can only be obtained through the
American News Company at the price of 81
bound in cloth.
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Personal.

At the resid ence of the father of the bride IL
LewIsburg, w, Va, on the 10th OF December
M. VIM. Henry Parrish, OF Richmond. Ky.
will be m arried to Miss Callie Harris. dausn
ter of Msj. John W. Harris.
MIR. c. Blair has returned from his visit u
Greenbrier county w. Va, to his hone In th1
county.
DR.. V. r. Churchman, of Anderson. W. va.
formerly OF this county. had his gold watch
stolen from him by negro boy, aged IL years
who has been arrested and committed 10 jail
to await the action of the grand jury, Tor tnat
offecse as well as for stealing pistol ana o'ne.
things from other citizens This Is the secohu
time he has been arrested for similar onense
The Clifton Forge Rertew says
"Mr. Bowman. OF Augusta Co.. VINO q, mas s n1oa
clerkipe Tor Mr. E. NJ. Nettleton 1or solue
months past eturned to his home IasI WEE Wee
sick with the jaundice. There are seVerai caees
OF this kiud IN this ne1ghpornoco.
Hiss Mildred Lee having declined to serve as
a manager of the Worlds Fair from Virginia,
Commissioner Groner has nominated Mrs.
John 8. Wise.
1t is said the Rev. DR.. Mcsryde. of the Lee
Memorial Church, at Lexington. is to be called
to the rectorship OF Grace Church, Richmond.
made vacant by the election of the Rev. DIR. NJ.
II. jackson TO the Assistant Bishopric OF Ala
bama.
Senator Kenna and party OF Charleston, w.
Va, in their recent hunt in the Allegheny
mountains in Greenbrier county, killed twelve
deer, one wild turkey. and quantity of small
game.
Miss Emma Hogshead, of this city, is visit
ing the family Of Capt. G. F. Jordan at Buena
Vista.
Prof. II. A. White, Phi. u ,of Washington and
Lee University, preached able sermons in the
First Presby terrain church Of this city last Sab
bath, morning and evening.
Cards are out for the marriage at Bethlehem
Church in this county, on Thursday, the llth
instant, of Mr.. Albert Blackburn of this city to
Miss Emma Coyner. daughter of Mr.. Geo. A.
Coyner. Mr.. Blackburn is compositor in the
Office of the Valley Viroinian. and has, in adj
vance, the congratulations Of his brethren of
the craft. The SPECTATOR BOYS" gratefully
acknowledge the receipt of an invitation to
witness the nuptial ceremony.
Capt. J. N. Mcfarland. County Treasurer. has
appointed Mr.. John Taylor. son OF Rev. J. H.
Taylor, as Deputy Treasurer, to supply the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation OF Mr..
Wayt King, who has for some years filled that
position with satisfaction not only to the Trea-
surer, but to all who had business in that Of
flee. Mr.. King resigned to accept the position
OF Secretary of the Augusta Female Seminary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
STRANGER THAN FICTION.

BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM, EACH BELIEVING
THE OTHER TO HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE
JoHNsTowN FLOOD. MEET AGAIN.
MEMPHIS, TENN, Nov. 29.-Jamss
Stockton met his wife here yesterday for
the first time since the Johnstown food.
They mourned each other as dead, believ-
ing that they had been bereaved by the sw-
ful disaster. Stockton bad gone to Cali.
fornia. and Mrs. Stockton was in Massa.
chusetts. They were discovered to each
other by mutual friend in this city, and
yesterday a most joyful meeting took place
at the first station on the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad on the incoming train. They
had only been married a few days, and will
go from here TO their now home in Cali.
fornia to complete their rudely interrupted
honeymoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
DEATHS.

DIcKENsoN.-At Monterey. Highland county,
Nov. 2Sth, Mrs. Ida E. Dickinson. wife of
Mr.. Luther s. Dickenson. aud daughter OF
Mr.. VIM. A Cunningham, aged II years, 7
months and q days. She was married July
End, 1889.
CoFFMAN.-Mr. Noah Coffman departed this
life at thu residence of his son. James r. Coff-
man on the Keezletown road in Rocking
ham. on Friday. Nov. 2lst, aged 70 years, 8
months and days. His remains were laid
to rest in the cemetery at Friedens, and
Rev. Mr.. Rice used the well known text. ITO
die is gain" from which he preached an ex-
cellent sermon.
GRooMs.-November 25 1890. near Mt. Sidney,
of fever, Mr.. Vim. 81. Grooms, son OF David
Grooms, aged Is years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
RevivaIs in staunton.

Rev. Cornelius Tyree of Harrisonb burg has
been preaching for more than week In tie
Baptist church OF this city. He breaches good
and effective sermons which have had great
effect upon his congregations. They have re-
sulled In revival which is still in progress.
There have been number of conversions and
there are others penitent.
The revival in the United Brethren church
of this city under the effective ministrstions
of the pastor. Rev. ]. D. Donovan. which has
been In progress for the past FIVE or six weeks.
is still going on without any abatement of in-
terest. So far. we learn. there have been 100
conversions. and 70 have united with that
church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
Iron Furnace at Covington.

The Allegheny Sentinel Of Nov. 28tb,
says
"The negotiations which have been pend.
ing some days between Mr.. E. j. Bird, Jr,
of Ironton, Ohio, and the Covington I'm
provement Co., in regard to securing the
removal from Pennsylvania to this place of
Mr.. Birds immense iron plant, were finally
closed last Tuesday.
The capacity of this furnace will bs 1875
tons of pig-iron per day, ard by the terms
of the agreement the work is to be COM
menced at once
From 400 to 500 men ewill be employed
at this furnace in various capacities. This
will necessarily add from 1000 to 1900 to
our population.
All this means more houses and more
business and q new start in the growth of
CoviDgtop.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
Restoration of q Train.

Recently the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
management discontinued the fast train be-
tween stanton and Lexington, termfnatin 6
the service of that train at Staunton. Against
this order. there was vigorous remoDstrance at
Lexington, the result OF which is the restora
ton of the service arriving at Staunton Lao
P. NJ; and running through to Lexington. Go
ing North, the train Will pass Stanton al
Pm.
This schedule will 60 into effect Monday. The
Sth Instant
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

SHOT GUN PoLICY.-The south is natur-
ally aud soldly democratic, because the
democratic party is national and not a
sectional party, because the democratic
party is the party of the people, the masses,
aud not the party of monopoly, trusts and
classes, which the republican party and
policy is distinctively aid emphatically.
Whenever, heretofore, the southern states
have battled against high taxes, monop
olies, combines, extravaganza and corrup-
ton, and triumphed in their elections, re-.
publican papers and politicians have with
one voice cried out. 'sfraud, intimidation
aud shot gun pol s7' No matter how fl
and honest the elections this stale and false
charge has been made. Now that Massa-
chusetts and Michigan, Rhode Island and
Nebraska, Connecticut and Indiana, New
York and Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ollo and
Kansas, have fallen into the democratic
column-the great East and the great
West have joined hands with the great and
growing South, in its demand for purer
and better government, for legislation in
the interest of the farmer AID working
man to tighten their burdens, and not sole
ly and alone for favored classes, we hear no
more of s'shot guns" and such noasence.
The s'shot guns, muse have all gone North
and West, if we are to judge from the polit
ical slaughter and almost annihilation of
the G.. o. P. in those great SECTIONS OF our
country .-Rockingham Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

Thus far parts of three railroad routes
between Ronceverte and LIE visburg have
been surveyed by Engineer John ]. Stack
The most feasible one begins in Ronceverte
follows the river up about mile, thence
on past Gordon Wright's farm, through
the Collins and VIM. 81. Lips farms, ant
striking Lewisburg near Judge Hollis resi-
dence. Capt, Stack, we learn, intimatel
that the grade will not at any point exceed
100 feet to the mile. 1t looks as if there
will be no trouble 10 getting a route along
almost an airline between ths two towns
-Greenbrier Vest Va.) Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

By the way, the republicans ought to
pass a prohibitive tariff on the lymph which
P-of. Koch has manufactured, aud which
may be imported into this country.
We haven't any bone Industry of that
kind, to be sure; but we may have By and
by, and 10 the meantime free trade in this
article will serve to retard the discoveries
of American genius.-M 2. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
IN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTIs Err

Democrats may lie for partizan purposes,
but they are mere apprentices in the art
compared with their republican adverse
ries. The former lie during a campaign,
while the latter lie before, during and after
cam paign, as the case of the Toledo Blade
goes to prove.-Index- Appeal (Independ-
ent.)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
To DispeI Colds,

Headaches and Fevers, TO cleanse the system
efectually, yet gently, when costive or bilious
or when the blood Is impure or sluggish, to
permanently cure habitual constipation, to
awaken the kidneys and liver TO a healthy ac-
tivity. without irritating or weakening them.
use Syrup OF Figs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

The market was slightly more active than
last week, and prices for tops were shade
better grades were not plentiful, barely enough
for the wants of butchers. Common Cattle
were very fully represented and for them there
was no change OF moment.
Mich Cows-There is an exceedingly light
run of Cows and trade for them is fair. We
quote the range at s20a45, with few extra at
Veal Calves-There is a very light offering,
and trade is slow. We quote at 315a51zc per b
offsrinpg than last Week some aoo head and the
quality differs but little from that OF the re.
ceipts then. Trade is only fair. Butchers
d gross. Lambs 4za5Kc, and a few extra at Go
per b gross. Stock Ewes are s2a3.59 per head.
Monday. Dec. 1. 1890.
SwINE.-The receipts number some 800 in ex-
cess of those of last week. and make a fairly
good supply. There Is a moderately good de-
mand reported In all the yards. The quality
Of the offerings Is satisfactory to the butchers.
Prices are fully 1sc higher than last week. We
quote the range as follows: SASH cts per fb net
sales les at 51sa5s cts s Rough is Boss sows and
Stays sell at AZ cents net. The receipts OF
Hogs during the week numbered 10.254 head.
Beeves-Receipts 5000 head; market frmer;
native steers 3.55aS5 70 Bulls and Cows l 10a
$275 per 100 TBS Dressed Beef steady; 6as775 per
100 TBS Shipments = Beeves and $500 quar-
ssssd9 81 %ess
erns 2.5Oas2. 80 per 100 TBS. Sheep and Lambs
Receipts Zoo head; market steady; Sheep "A
$3.50. Lambs 75aS7 per 100 BIS. Dressed Mutton
steady at 71sa9 cts; Dressed Lambs weak at 818a
10 cts per b. Hogs-Receipts 16 800; market
steady; 8. 40as4. 20 per 1O0 lbs.
Livestock Market, Dec.
Receipts: 49S head of cattle, 256 sheep
and lambs, $50 hogs.
Sales All head of cattle. l56 sheep and lambs.
l $50 hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 3Aa4c. gross; medium to good,
2aa3]ac. gross; common to fair, 11za21zc gross.
Sheep-3a5c gross.
Lambs-4a6c. gross.
Hogs-41Ia5lc. net.
Bulls-2a23Ic, gross
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

The real need of a sick baby is not SO much
medicine as 1t is something to assist nature.-
Many things are recommended. but the best
known remedy for the ailments of young chill
dren is DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price only 70
cents bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

Physicians prescriptions have failed to
reach many cases of. rheumatism known to
have been subsequently cured by Salvation
Oil. That is the reason why the popular voice
is practically unanimous IN its favor. One
bottle is usually sufficient.
Be wise in time and procure DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup which always cures coughs and
colds. and prevents cons umption. Price Is
cents bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

Real estate agents are just now liberal
supporters of the newspapers of Virg mia,
and they, doubtless, will confess that judi
cious advertising is the best of all the in
vestments made by them. Osher business
men ia other lines of trade would do we'll to
initiate their paying lille
Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

Reciprocity is free trade in homeopathic
doses. But, as Mr.. Cleveland said, if an
ounce of beef ia good thing why shouldn't
we enjoy family perterhouse steak?-N.
Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

Hon. James L. Pugh was elected United
States Senator from Alabama to succeed
himself. II will be his third term.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

There's nothing very pleasant about hawk
ing and splitting, these actions mean catarrh
and call for the use of Old SauPs Catarrh Cure
valuable remedy. Price Is cents. Sold every
where.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

I'm DARKEs AFRICA."-The latest book of
Henry NJ. Stanley, the great explorer. has just
been placed in the Library of the Young Mems
Christian Association.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

Nothing equals the success of A. B. G. Rene
dies Try it and you will be convinced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
Female Weakness. Positive Cure Free

Please inform your readers that have posi-
i've remedy for the Thousand and one Ills which
arise from deranged female organs shall be
glad to send two bottles OF my remedy FREE to
any lady IL they will send their Express and
P. o. address. Yours respectfully, Dr.. J. B.
MARCHISI, lsS Genesee, ST, utIcas n. " At
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
a Painful Occurrence.

Simmons Liver Regulator has never been
known to fail to cure all liver diseases.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

ACCIDENT TO LITTLE GIRL.-Pattie, the
seven-year-old daughter of MIR. William A.
Burnett, had an arm broken yesterday after
noon. Shehad just left the public school build.
Ing, and was on her way home when she fell
on the curb stone near the building, breaking
an arm DR.. H. FL. Fl enkel was sent for, and
the child taken home, and the injury attend-
ed to. and she is doing well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
y taunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

STAUNTON. VA, Dec. 2, 1890.
The general condition of trade is about as
usual at this season of the year. except in one
valuable product of the Valley farms-hay-
which remains almost unaccountably inac-
tive.
At the large grain-centers. wheat is recover.
ing from the depressing fluctuation in prices
lately experienced. The local transact ons in
wheat are principally purchases by our mil
lers, who were paying 96 cents today,
Small products of the farm in good supply.
Butter, which is abundant, is quoted lower.
Dressed pork is coming in in full quantities
for the early part of the season. and is selling
at 81 so
Live turkeys, cents per pound, dressed. IL
cents, Chickens. from 20 to 25 cents piece
8 cents dressed. Ducks, 90 to % cents piece
dressed. 10 cents. Geese. so cents piece.
The quotations are wholesale. not retail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

LARGE YOUNG HoGs.-Mr. Timothy Houni-
han of this City who for a number of years,
has led everything in this section in raising
pork, again breaks the record, having killed
one porker, % months old, which measured 8
feet and inches from snout to hlndfoot and
weighed 54S pounds net; another stilIyounger
weighed 335:and another still younger 397:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

Prominent officials of the Norfolk and Wes-
tern Railroad last Monday closed the purchase
of a tract of land adjoining Basic City for $685.
600, The Shenandoah Valley Railroad runs
through the property, and 1t is said the pur>
chasers will erect large iron plants on it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03

DEDICATION. - The new Lutheran Church
near Shannons School house will be dedicated
ID. W. Sunday morning. December 7th. Rev.
]. E Bushnell OF Roanoke, Va, will preach
d edication sermon.
G. W. SPIGGLE,
Tombstone epitaph., 1890-07-19
Mountain Liens.

Mr. A. J Hudson, the well known stOckman of Ash Creek, reports that mountain lions have become so nu- merOus in that section that unless some means of relief is soon obtained from their depredations they will make 1t almost impossible for stock men to continue in business in that region. Young colts are the special prey of the lions, and the loss in this direction alone during the last year amounts to very heavy sum- Mr. Hudson says that the feeling among the taxpayers of that section is unan- imous that the bounty on lions scalps should be raised to $25 per scalp, as the sum now paid, $15, does not justify man iu hunting them. He also states that, if the county bounty is increased to the amount proposed, the stockmen on Ash Creek and vicinity will raise enough by sub scription to double it in order to en- courage a war of extermination against the lions-Prescott Journal-Miner.