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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
A Great Shake. .
AN EARTHQUAKE THAT UPSET THINGS
EIGHTY YEARS AGO.

AN EARTHQUAKE THAT UPSET THINGS
EIGHTY YEARS AGO.
One of the most violent earthquakes of
this century was that which destroyed the
town of New Madrid, Mo-, in 1911. The
first shock occurred December 16 and was
followed by others of constantly increasing
violence until February. The town stood
on bluff fifteen or twenty feet above the
summer floods, and sunk SO low that the
next rise covered it to the depth of five
feet. The most marked phenomena, says
the St. Louis Globe Democrat, occurred in
the Mississippi river, the bed of which rose,
carrying great waves which swamped many
boats and drowned the crews. Other boats
were wrecked on snags thrown up from the
bottom of the river where they had lain
buried for ages. The sulphureted gases
discharged during the shocks tainted the
air and rendered the water of the river
poisonous for many days. In st. Louis
county fowls fell from the trees as though
dead; crockery fell from shelves and was
broken, and the inhabitants of the pioneer
settlements left their homes in fear of being
crushed. For several years the earthquake
of 1911 was known as the 'tgreat shake"
The center of its violence seemed to be at
Little Prairie, twenty-five or thirty miles
below New Madrid, although the vibrations
were felt all over the valley of the Ohio and
as far up as Pittsburgh. Sand bars and
projecting points of land were swallowed
up in the flood, with great cottonwood
trees, which were entirely submerged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
In ANCIENT TINES.
THERE WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING
FROM TINE IMMEMORIAL.

THERE WAS FEAST OF THANKSGIVING
FROM TINE IMMEMoRIAL.
Thanksgiving Day is not an American
idea. Ages and ages ago in empires long
since fallen one day of each year was set
apart for thanksgiving to the Creator. In
this co untry it was not observed in the
West and South till after the war, but in
New England it may be said to date from
the middle of the seventeenth century.
Over 8, 1000 years ago Moses instructed the
Isrealites to keep feast after they got
established in the Holy Land. They call
ed it the feast of the Tabernacle, and for
eight days, following the close of the har-
vest, they dwelt in booths made chiefly OF
green boughs, and Toasted on corn, wine,
oil and fruits. In the course of time a
splendid ritual for the feast was adopted,
including much singing in responsive cho-
ruses. Somewhat later the Greeks held a
nine days feast of similar character, in
which slaves were allowed to take part land
all criminals except murderers. The Ro-
mans had similar feast in honor of Ceres,
goddess of grain.
The Saxons had "Harvest Home" and
after them the English, which festival was
observed in a sort of way in some of the
American colonies.
In the year 1921 the Pilgrim fathers tried
to celebrate, but it'was rather gloomy af-
fair. In 1923 ship loaded with provisions
failed to arrive and Gov. Bradford appoint.
ed day of humiliation, fasting and pray
or, but the expected ship arrived and &c
they made it a day of thanksgiving.
Ninety Indians, under Chief Massasoit,
took part. In 1881 the Puritans ran out OF
provisions, and February was named as
day of fasting and prayer. As in the
other case, the ship arrived. and they had
feast instead. June Is, 1857. there was
a general service in all churches of New
England, to give thanks for the great vic
tory at Fort Mystic over the Pequots, and
On the 10Th of October following a general
settling of some religious differences.
Forty years later Gov. Andres ordered
the people to give thanks on the first day
of December; but they hated Andres and
didn't THANK worth a cent. Several persons
were arrested for treating the proclamation
with contempt, but this struck the home
authorities as rather indicrous, and his
conduct was disapproved.
Thereafter Thanksgiving was pretty gen
orally observed in all England and the
States settled by her, the governor paminl
the day.
George Washington recommended tt
Congress the naming OF National day II
1889, for the adoption of the constitution.
1t was done and the day was generally OBJ
served. In 1895 the proceeding was re
peated. James Madison appears to hay,
issued the first Presidential proclamation
on the subject, in 1915, in honor of the re
turn of peace. Forty-eight years passed
before President Lincoln issued the secont
one, in 1868. Since then every Presiden
has followed the custom and the day j
Nationally observed at last.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
A Confederate Flag Incident.

The Atlanta Constitution, in explaining
the evident misapprehsnsion under wnicn
General Palmer, commarder-in-chief OF Inc
Grand Army Of the Republic, labors as re-
CARDS conspicuous display of Confede rate
flags on the occasion of the unwilling OF the
Grady monument, says editorially concern
ing his interview:
"This 1s not the talk of a soldier. 1t is
sectional and partisan all the way through.
There was no display of Confederate hags
at the unwilling Of the Grady monument.
If there had been such display among the
picturesque decorations of the occasion 1t
would have been all right, but nobody
thought of it, A company of Confederate
veterans carried in the procession a war
relic in the shape of battered banner un.
der which they had fought in hundred
battles. All genuine soldiers understand
the significance of such an incident. rms
relic or souvenir was regarded by old Con.
federates simply as a relic-a reminder OF
their heroism and suffering in the past. In
| all ages soldiers, whether victorious or van
| uuished, have affectonately treasured
their uniforms, their flags, their
swords and other souvenirs OF their cam
paigns. For century after the war OF the
Roses, descendants of the rival houses OF
York and Lancaster proudly displayed their
red and white roses, and they were none the
less loyal to England for doing so. Through
all the changes of government in France
there has never been time when an OLD
soldier would not wear in public the Legion
of Honor cross presented to him by the first
Napoleon. Soldiers understand this thing,
and only politicians and minded
Ii 1lr r,1sr eAra& lar
monument was unveiled, Atlanta was liter
ally crowded with Federal flags from the
monument to the suburbs. Gen. Slocum
and other Union officers, soldiers and vet
Grams, saw nothing but Union flags every
where. General Palmer misrepresents Mr..
Grady when he says that he would not have
countenanced Confederate veterans and
their war relics. That is precisely what
Mr.. Grady did When Jefferson Davis paid
his last visit to Atlanta. There was some
| talk at that time about few Confederate
flags Several Northern republican news.
paper correspondents wore them, and Mr.
Grady very happily and satisfactorily made
it plain to the country that the loyal South
had only one flag, bat she had the right un.
der that flag to treasure her scars, hel
souvenirs and her relics. There is no lat
ter-day sentiment about it, and women,
boys and rebels have nothing to do with it
The people from Virginia to Texas are loya
to one flag and one country, but they are
proud of their old battle fields, battle flags
broken swords, and other evidences of the
gigantic struggle in which they displayed
such supreme Yalor and endurance. It il
all right. Union soldiers living in the South
understand it, and they like the men who
wore the grey all the better for this little
touch of human nature"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
IF WE KNEW,

Could we but draw back the curtains
That surrounded each others lives,
See the naked heart and spirit,
Know what spur the action gives,
Often we should find it better.
Purer than we judge we should;
We should love each better.
If we only understood.
Could we judge all deeds by motives,
See the good and bad within,
Often we should love the sinner
All the while we loathe the sin.
Could we know the powers working
To overthrow integrity.
We should judge each others errors
With more patient char ity.
If we knew the cares and trials.
Knew the effort all in vain,
And the bitter disappointment,
Understood the loss and gain.
Would the grim external roughness
Seem, wonder, just the same?
Should we help where now we hinder?
Should we pity where we blame?l
Oh, we judge each other harshly,
Knowing not the hidden force;
Knowing not the fount of action
Is less turbid at It's source.
Seeing not amid the evil
All the golden grains of good.
Oh, we'd love each other better,
five only understood,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

l have been a sufferer from catarrh Tor
years. Having tried number of remedies
advertised as 'fsnre cures' without obtain
ing any relief, I had resolved never to take
any other patent medicines, when friend
advised me to try Ely's Cream Balm. l
did so with great reluctance, but can now
testify that after using it for six weeks I
believe myself cured. 1t is most agree
able remedy-an invaluable Baim.-J oseph
Stewart, 624 Grand Ave, Brooklyn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
*AII Daily, except Sunday.

SAIL Daily, except sunday.
TRAIN No. Alb has Day Coaches Baltimore to
Harper's Ferry via main line, and Hsrpers
to Lexington
TRAIN No. All has Pullman Sleeping Car
New York to Washington. Day Coaches Balti'
more to Lexington. Pullman Parlor Baltf'
more to stanton. Passengers from New
York change at Washington. Passengers from
Philadelphia change at Harpers Ferry.
No Sunday trains between Ha-per's Ferry
and Lexington.
CONNECTIONS:
Train No. as connects at Rarper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express trains leaving at 1:O7 2.
M, arriving at Columbus at 3:23 m. and Chica-
CO at 1l:l0 a.. IN. next morning: with train
leaving at Ass D. NJ, arriving at Cincinnati at
7.45 q. No.; ST. Louis at $50 p. M, and connects
Weverton with train arriving az Hagerstown
at 200 p. M. and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at l.55 p. M.
Train 4l6 connects with fast Vestibuled trains
at Harper's Ferry at 1921 p. m, for Pittsburgh
lois p. m. tor Chicago, and Los a. m. for Gin
cinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburgh at
700 a. M; Chicago at 9:i5 p. M; Cincinnati at
500 D, M, and st Louis at $50 a.. M.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through to Cincinnati St. Louis, Chicago. and
Pittsburgh on all express trains.
For rates, tick cts baggage checks,and further
Information apply to B. & .. Agents, or to
G. E. DUDROw, Travelling Passenger Agent.
Winchester, Va.
] r. ODEI.L General Manager.
CHAS. o. SCULL. Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Summer" said our official masher, sis
the real time for love making. How much
better it is to wander out in the open ayr
with no light but the moon, than to be
cooped mp in gaslit parlol7"
"But," sneered the cynic, Unfortunate
~, you can't turn out the moon"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Henry Schoenhsls. foreman Henry Krug
Packing Co, St. Joseph, Mo, uaes DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil with his men for
sprains, cuts, bruises, chapped hands, etc.
It is the best.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Herdso-Am to understand, then, that
the tariff has raised articles made from
wool?
Kansas Farmer-Yes, with the exception
of the blanket mortgages.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

The secret art of beauty lies not in cos
metics, but is only in pure blood, end a
healthy performance OF the vital functions,
to be obtained by using Burdock Blood
Bitters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

My fancy turns to strangest things;
l lately was appalled,
To think what Israel would have done
IfSamson had grown bald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Late Stayer-Why, the lamp is going
out
Oracle (tired aud sleepy)-I suppose it
thinks it's time something went out.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
FINE FARM FOR SALE.

/ offer the place known as the Thompson
FARM situateI in Augusta county on the
Stanton and Middlebrook road, about six
miles from either place. This is an excellent
farm, having water in or can be turned into
every field. About 200 acres in cnltiva-
ton, all of which is in fl ne filth producing full
CT ops. The balance of 100 acres-there being
300 in all-is of fine forest growth.
The buildings are an excellent brick resi-
dence, containing rooms; large bank barn,
good repair.
An orchard of well selected fruit and in full
bearing, is adjacent to the residence.
A superior attraction and comfort in connec-
tion with this property is the large cold Spring.
The full flow of water never varies, and is in
itself luxury.
Mr. R. w. Powell, who resides on the place,
will show the property to any QUE desiring to
examine it.
Parties desiring to know the terms and other
Information concerning the property will ad-
dress at Fishersville, Augusta county. Va.
feb 4-tf J. M. WATSON. M. D.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Mrs. -Hicks-Was the church crowded
this morning?
Dick Hicks--I should say it was; the
minister had to stand up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Do not weaken the stomach with strong
chemicals. Simmons Liver Regulator is
mild but effective.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
WEALTHvvbbiio which so %sst pss:

WEALTHwrhbiio h s1 %ost pss;
pie seek, and which but few are Indifferent
to no matter in what form it present itself
The word ''pecuniary," which is often used
in speaking of a mans riches, comes from
the Latin word peeus, which means cattle,
and shows that formerly mans wealth
was reckoned by the cattle he possessed
Abraham is said TO have been Every rich
in cattle, in silver, and ia gold.'' But no
matter III what mans riches may consist,
it is all vanity and vexation of spirit, unless
in connection Herewith he has health
Emerson fully understood this when he
said 'the first wealth is bealtb," and We
have no doubt if he had known the virtues
of S s. S. that he would have recommended
it's use to all persons suffering from the
diseases for which it is recommended.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

All miserable sufferers with dyspepsia
are cured by Simmons Liver Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

G1LECTEEC-I wish to inform the public
IL that having been in the business for some
time. am competent to execute any kind OF
electrical work In first-class manner at low
rates.
Gentlemen requiring Electric Bells Calls,
House and Hotel Annunicators Electric
Gas-lghters, etc. etc, are respectfully asked
TO write to me for pri ces and general informa.
ton, E. r. POLEHAMPTON
ELECTRI CIAN,
P.O. Box 2. CharIottesyille Va
decl090-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

DALTIMORE ~ OHIO RAILROAD
Time Table in effect Nov. 18th. 1891. until fur.
ther notice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

MILLINERY.

NFADAMES SHEPHERD & PAGAN
N1 No. 7 N. New Street, STAUNToN, VA,
keep constantly in stock full line of the most
Fashionable Millinery.
They are regularly receiving new supplies of
the latest importations.
Notions in Great Variety.
xFCall on them for Bargains in the most
stylish goods. Mrs. SHEPHERD & PAGAN.
no26 If No. N. New Street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
FAMILY and BUSINESS JOURNAL.

Its selections and Miscellany entertain and
interest. and are alike appropriate for the
young. middle-aged. and those of older years.
DEMOCRATIC in politics. 1t sustains its par
ty with unflagging zeal, believing that under
the rule of that party the progress Of the coun-
try and the development of its resources can
b
g best attained. 1t is watchfp, IF the AGRI-
CULTURAL interests OF is ,eotlo and the
State. and is constant laborer in the good
work advancing all our industries. 1t
furnishes Commercial, IL formation giving de.
tails Of interest to the Merchant, Farmer and
Manufacturer, by compiling from the best and
most authentic sources Of such information.
Its MARKET REPORTS embrace the City of
Staunton, with full weekly comments, and a
carefully revised Price Current. The distant
Produce Markets are also furnished with COM
ments bearing on the quoted prices of staples
produced in the Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
sAn Daily. except Sunday.

*All Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No. 4,8 has Day Coaches Lexington
to Washington and Baltimore. Pullman Par
lor Car Stanton to Baltimore. Day Coaches
and Pullman Buffet Parlor Car Washington
to New York.
TRAIN No. 416 has Day Coaches Staunton to
Washington and Baltimore, aud Ds : Corr hes
and PulImau Sleeping Car Washington
Polfi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
1892.
Harper's Young People.
AN ILLUsTRATED WEEKLY

The Thirteenth Volume of HARPERS YOUNG
PEOPLE began on NOvem Der g. 1891. For the
coming year this best and most comprehensive
weekly In the world for youthful readers o ffers
a varied and fascinating programme. In serial
fiction it will contain "DiegO PlnZoD," a story
of the first voyage of COium bus, by JOHN X
CoRYELL; "Cap Oemates: A Story OF the Florida
Reefs and Everglades" by KIRK MCNRoE: an
other story by one of the best known end most
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three and four parts by THOMAS NELSON PAGE,
E. Ii. HOUSE. ANGELINE TEAL. ELLA HoDMAN
1HURCH, and MARY ). McCoBB. more tnan
| two hundred sh ort stories by favOrfte writers,
ARTICLES on travel, out of door sports. in-toOr
games and all subjects dear to the hearts of
the young. besides hundreds of illustrations by
leading artists. will combine to make HAIR
PER'S YOUNG PEOPLE for 1892 an irresistible
repository of pleasure and Information for boys
and girls.
1.-THE best weekly publication 'or yo1ng pao-
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care and attention, and instruction and n
tertainment are mingled in it's pages in just
the right proportions to ca tivate the minds
of the young, and at the same time TO develop
their thinking poverty. Y. Observer.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-10
PosToFFIcE RECOMMENDATION

Changes Intended to Benefit the Public sug4
gested at a Conference OF Inspectors.
WAsHINGToN, Dec. 9.-The third annual
conference of the chief postoffice inspector
and inspectors in charge of divisions. which
has been in session in this city for the past
two weeks, has adjourned. Alarger number
of topics relating to the postal service than
were considered at any previous meeting
were taken up. discussed and acted upon
In regard to free-delivery service. the in.
spectors recommended that the delivery OF
mail by carrier be extended TO include
towns of 5000 people and 5000 postal
revenue per annum. In the matter of sal-
aries and the clerk-hire allowances of post
offices. it was recommended that in all
cases where additional clerk-hire allow
ance could be granted by the departmene
for the purpose of promoting employees tho
salaries of the lower-g grade clerks should be
first increased. so as TO recognize IN %
substantial way the merits OF. the most de-
serving class of hard-working employees.
In regard TO the registry system IL was
recommended that postoffices be kept open
more hours than at present SO as TO enable
the general public TO transact business with
this department of the postotfice outside OF
their regular working hours. In relation
to the money order ystem the same recon-
mendation touching the extension of hours
for business for the general public was
made as in the case of the registry systems
and for the same reason. The postal-note
system is recommended to be modified by
the issuance of money orders in lieu there
OF for the same price charged Tor postal
notes of equal amount under the present
plan. provided that the maximum amounu
at what are now postal-note offices is fixed
at $40. Ii was suggested that all postmas-
ters and all custodians of postoffice build
in.qs should be charged with the duty of
keeping the American flag suitably diss
,,la Cd
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-10
Obituary.

NEW YORK. Dec. 9.-Abraham Backer,
the well-known dealer in commercial
paper, OF No. 2S5 Broadway. whose failure
on Aug. 3. with liabilities of several mill
IONS of dollars astonished the country.
died to-day at his home. No. 391 West Fifty
eighth street. He brooded greatly over his
misfortune and his inability to get settle
ment from his creditors. and could not bear
up under the heavy strain. The proceed
ings brought in the Court of General Ses-
sions by Judge w. ID. Hardine, of Savan-
nah. affected him more than any thing else.
and his relatives believe that il precipi-
tated his death. 1t is said he caught cold
the day he went to the court TO plead not
guilty to the charge against him.
DAYTON. o., Dec. 9.-Maj. Malbone +.
Watson, born in New York in 1889 and
graduated from West Point in 1850. died at
the Soldiers Home here to-day after dis
tressing siege of Bright's disease. Major
Watson's remains will lie In state in the
government chapel at the Soldiers Home
until p. NJ. Thursday. Then. with officers
of the institution as q guard of honor. they
will be taken to w ashington city for burial.
BALTIMORE, Nd. Dec. 9.-Dr. Francis
Donaldson. professor of diseases of the
throat and chest. in the University of
Maryland. died to-day in the sixty-ninth
year of his age.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-10
the business section and some twenty-five
dwellings Loss. 100000; insurance, &60,-
O00
THE DEAD BOMB-THROWER.
His Identity Not Yet Established-John Her
bert Phillips Not the Man.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
New YORK. Dec. 9.-The head of the dead
bomb-thrower is still at the morgue. 1t
was viewed by hundreds again to-day. but
most of those who viewed the gastly object
were impelled by curiosity. With each
day that passes the features become more
and more indistinct. Another examina-
tion Of the brain will be made tomorrow.
plaster case of the head was made at
noon to-day.
Colonel Slocum. Mr.. Sage's private secre-
tary. was seen by reporter to-day aud
asked as to the condition of that gentle
man. He said that Mr.. Sage was steadily
improving. His deafness was gradually DIS
appearing. Mr.. Slocum thought that he
would be able to resume business in q few
days. Mr.. Sage had not positively identi-
fed the alleged photograph of John Her
bert Phillips, formerly an assistant book
keeper of the Hanover National Bank, as
had been stated In O morning paper, as the
likeness of the man who threw the bomb
last Friday. The likeness. however, Col.
SlOcum said, bears remarkable resem-
blance.
cousin of Mr.. Phillips accompanied
reporter to the morgue this morning for the
purpose of satisfying himself as to the al
legged resemblance between him and the
head of the dynamiter. He declared that
he could see no resemblance. and he asserts
that the statement that the head was that
of John Herbert Phillips was absurd. At
the Hanover National Bank it was said
that Phillips's hair was light, while the
hair of the dynamiter was dark. A mem-
ber of the Phillips family said that letter
had been received from Herbert from Chi
cago dated Nov. 80. 1t was perfectly
rational. and spoke only of family topics.
Another piece of the body of the bomb
thrower was found this morning by work.
men engaged in clearing away the debris
mOrgue.