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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

KICKING THE "KIcKERs." Stat
Republican is still kicking the 'Kickers, u
as it calls the Anti-Mahone Republicans.
This is from its issue.of last week.
"How many votes would the Republican
candidates for the legislature in Rocking.
ham have received this year, If none but
Parsons s. Co. kickers had voted for them9
How many Republican votes would have
been cast this election In the whole State,
If these kickers alone had votedP
They ere in most pitiful minority, and
they know it. Hence their unmitigated
and unsppessible turbulence. If they were
In majority, they would not need to kick;
if they were even large minority, they
would not attempt to souttle the ship they
might hope to command; and it Is only
despairing impotence In the wrong that
makes them frantic and suicidal"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02
Brazil and Chili's Reyolts Compared.

The New York Herald says that there
are many points of resemblance in the
Brazilian and Gillian instructions.
Both were uprisings of the people against
the assumption of dictatorial powers by
their Presidents, and both resulted in the
triumph of republican ideas and institu
tions.
Balmaced sought to override the copsti'
tuition and to bulldoze the national legisla-
ture. So did Fonseca. Each tried to carry
out his plans by force of arms.
The people of Chilli sided against Balma
ceds. Brazilians were heartily opposed te
Fonseca.
In each case the leaders waging wal
upon the Chief Executive were known as
Congressionalists. The majority of the
Gillian navy went over to the insurgents
Fonseca's downfall was directly due to the
demonstration made against him by Brazil's
naval officers.
Valparaiso and Santiago were wildly en-
thusiastic over the defeat of Balmaceda.-
The news of Fonseca's enforced retirement
was greeted with cheers throughout Rie
Janeiro.
Chilrs insurgents formed Provisional
Junta; so did the revolters in Rio Grandt
do Sui. Some of the most prominent mer
in each of the republics belonged to thit
body.
There are number Of other striking re-
sembances that might be mentioned, such
as the declaration of patriotism by each Of
the deposed dictators.
In other respects the revolts differ ano
in way that reflects credit on BRAZIL
Thousands of lives were lost before Chili't
Junta proved victorious. Fopseca was
ousted from office with the loss of but
single life and that the result apparently Of
accident.
Balmaceda was too blind to see that al
most the entire nation was opposed to hin
and took his life to save himself from q
more cruel and ignominious death at the
hands of his Infatuated foes.
Fonssca appreciated the strength OF pub
lie sentiment against him and retired With
as good grace as possible. Even now he if
being talked OF as enc who has the interests
of his native land at heart"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02
Stanton Spectator.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, End, 1881.
A Biz suit.

One of the biggest suits on record is that
of Virginia against the State of Tennessee,
enc of territory involving 700 square
miles of territory-which will be tried next
month in the Supreme Court of the United
States.
Iu accordance with bill of the Virginia
Legislature, Gov. Lee asked Gov. Taylor,
of Tennessee, to appoint part of joint
board of commissioners to run and settle
the disputed line between the States, but
be refused to do so, and thereupon suit was
instituted. A great deal Of testimony has
been taken and the trial will. it is said,
take place before the Supreme Court Of ths
United States In January.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

A DANGEROUS GAME.-Foot-ball Is a
very dangerous game, and it is one which
should not be encouraged. Parents would
do well to prevent their sons from engaging
In 1t. There is scarcely game played
that one or more are not more or less seri-
ously injured. In Roanoke on Thanks
giving Day, in a match-game between
Roanoke and Blue Field teams, A. l..
Bowman, OF the Roanokes, was thrown
down, and had one of the bones in his left
Leo below the knee broken. D, A. Griffith,
o Bluefield player, was also severely but
not seriously hurt about the head and face.
In proportion to the number engaged,
more are hurt in foot ball game than In .
battle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

SENATOR CAR LIsLE AND REPRESENTA-
TIVE MILLs.-UDited States Senator John
G. Carlisle, replying to letter from Con-
gresham John d, Warner asking the
Senator's opinion Of the fitness of Hon.
Roger Q. Mills for the speskership of the
House of Representatives, wrote that the
charge that Mr.. Mills is ''unftted by
temperament to make dignified and ef-
fective presiding officer of the House" does
Mr.. Mills great injustice. Mr.. Carlisle
says Mr.. Mills's course in Congress has
been able, moderate and judicious. Mr..
Carlisle also insists that nothing shall be
done by the democrats to obscure tariff re
vision. .
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

THE DEBT 6ETTLEMENT.-The fact that
an agreement has been reached between the
committees of the state and the bondhold-
ers upon the Virginia debt question, will
be pleasant announcement to every friend
of the Old Dominion. This agreement
forms basis upon which there is but lit
tie doubt settlement will be contaminated
by the approval Of the legislature and Of
the bondholders, of which parties these two
committees are the representatives. The
unauimity of the oonferees, the good feel
ing manifested, and the liberal and reason
able terms. all point to prompt ratifioa.
ton of the agreement.
The terms to the State are more liberal
than could have beenexpected -Roct6ridge
Neps.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

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40 years, ought to know salt from sugar !;
read what he says:
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02
Vacant Places

In the dental ranks will never OCCUR if you
are particular with your teeth, and cleanse
them every day with that famous tooth
wash, SOZODONT. From youth to old
age it will keep the enamel spotless and un-
impaired. The teeth of persons who use
SOZODONT have pearl-like Wilderness,
and the gums roseate hue, while the
breath is purified, and rendered sweet and
fragrant 1t is composed of rsre antiseptic
herbs and is entirely free from the OBJ
jectionsble and injurious ingredients of
Tooth Psstes, SO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

A truck Of one of the heavily laden cars
of freight train on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway broke while passing up one
of the approaches to the Chesapeake and
Ohio bridge, at Cincinnati, Tuesday night
of last week. Immediately the car plunged
down into the ditch below, drawing after
it ten other cars iand carrying away thirty
feet of the approach. The loss and damage
is estimated at $50, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

THE STATE DEBT SRTTLED.-Those who
have the States interest at heart, aud es
pecially those interested particularly in the
importation Of capital into the State are
much gratified at the announcement made
last Friday in the daily papers, that an
agreement had been concluded between
Virginia aud her bondholders. The unset.
tied condition of affairs and the uncertain.
ty as to the amount of tax that might be
levied on industrial plants, no doubt had
its effect in preventing capital from coming
into the State, and now that favorable
conclusion has been reached it is probable
that its benefit will be felt at once.-Al-
leghany Sentinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02
ROANOKE APPROVES THE SETTL,

ROANOKE APPROVES THE SETTLE
MENT.-On the night Of Nov. gath, the
Roanoke Commercial Association unani-
mously adopted the following resolution :
Be it resolved, That the Roanoke Com
mercia Association heartily endorses the
liberal plan of settlement suggested by the
Advisory Board for the Creditors and
urges upon our State officials to take i'm
mediate steps looking to an acceptance of
this final adjustment of our liabilities, so
that confidence and credit may be restored
and our State may move on in her promis-
ing career of development untrammelled by
the faint of attempted Reputation or the
suspicion of fair-minded financiers.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

Robert J. Walker, son of Mayor Walker,
of Helena, Mont, and said to be nephew
of James G.. Blaine, walked out of bis win
dows, on the second floor of hospital, at
Tacoma, in the State of Washington, We'd
nesday, while delirious, and was killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02
ACCEPTANCE URGED.
The Unanimous Approval Of Lynchburg.

The Unanimous Approval Of Lynchburg.
The meeting of citizens and business men
of Lynchburg to endorse the debt settle
ment recommended by the State Debt
Commission and the Olcott Committee, was
held at the Office of the Agricultural and
Mechanical Society Tuesday night Of last
week. 1t was an assembiage Of represent
alive men. The lawyer, the banker the
merchant, the ''man of AFFAIRS" all came
together, not to talk, but to put on record
the sentiment of the city of Lynchburg in
favor of tie disposition of vital question,
and to formally approve method for dis
posing of the question.
The following was unanimously adopt
ed
"No transaction could be consummated
that would be more beneficial to Virginia
than final and honorable settlement of
the contention over the State debt. It
would date new era in the history Of the
commonwea lth, and give an impetus to
material progress that would practically re-
volutionize the old State. Capital and en-
terprise which have passed us by, because
of the debt complication, would seek invest
ments and opportunity. public and private
credit would be restored, industries would
be established, aud business of every kind
take fresh start with surroundings and
inducements, heretofore absent, on account
Of want of confidence growing out of the
public debt complication.
1t will be sorry day for the politicians
of Virginia, who will have it in their power
to reach q settlement of this vexed ques-
ton, when the Legislature oonv enes, if
they do not do it, upon the basis of the
agreement that is briefly outlined in the ex-
tract we have given above. Pablic indig-
nation would be too fierce for them ever
again to present themselves before the Poo
pie, without being met with shame and
contempt. The people want the debt SET
tled-want it Withdrawn from politics, and
disposed of as honorable business men
would dispose of contention between each
other. They see and know the importance
of such action and will not be slow to visit
their wrath upon the men or the party that
should be in the way of it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

Alexander Moorehead, aged twenty-four
years, son of the Rev. W. W. Moorehead,
Of Greensburg, Pa, attempted suicide at
Homer City, Pa, Friday, by shooting him
self near the heart. He said he could not
bear separation from his brother, who was
married on Wednesday. 1t is said he was
sutton for the hand of his brothers bride.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

ACCIDENTS. day last week near
Stuart's Draft, Wilson Pryor, colored, had
a hand 30 badly mashed in corn husking
machine that it had to be amputated. DR.
W. B. Dodge performed the necessary sur
gical operation.
On Saturday Of last week Joseph Mclean,
an employee at the Roller Mill works,
Basic City, had four fingers cut off while
working at one of the machines in the fac
tory.-Waynesboro' Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

MALONE WILL NOT OPPOSE THE DEBT
SETTLEMENT.-It is said that General
Malone, who is still looked upon as the
head and front of the republican party in
Virginia, has written letter to friend to
The effect that he and bis party will make
no opposition to the settlement of the Vir.
ginia debt upon the terms recently agreed
upon at Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02
The State Debt Settled.

1t only remains for the legislature which
assemblies in few days to give practical
effect to the settlement of the State debt,
which has been provided for by the COM
mittee Of foreign bondholders and the Vir-
ginia commission authorized by the last
legislature.
1t may be said that the sentiment OK.
pressed through the newspapers and in all
the communities In which public meetings
Of the people have taken place is enthusi-
astically in favor of the ratification of the
settlement as it will be everywhere Buena
Vista Advocate,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

There is said to be league of colored
voters in Ohio, numbering IL, 900 members,
who are united in secret, oath-bound Or
ganization, pledged to rebuke the republi-
can party when thought necessary, especi-
ally the national administration, for its
parsimoDy in giving official recognition to
the cOlOred voters,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

At Coeburn Station, on the Norfolk &
Western Railroad, In Wise county, Friday
last, man named Kanel, who was intoxi-
Gated, fell in front of a moving train. which
passed over him, cutting one leg off and
horribly mutilating his body and killing
him instantly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

Yale defeated Princeton last Thursday
for the intercollegiate championship on
Manhattan field, New York, by the score
of 10 to O. 1t is estimated that 40, 600 per-
sons witnessed the game. Neither side
scored in the first halt, and all Of Yale's
gains were made in the latter part of the
contest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

Counsel for the Myra Clark Gaines heirs
called upon the mayor of New Orleans last
Thursday to make provision for the pay
ment Of the judgment in their favor affirm
ed by the United States Supreme Court
some time ago. The amount is about
5000, 900. A special tax will be probably
levied for the payment of the judgment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

The total failure of the corn and bean
crop in Durango, Mex, owing to the
drought, is causing intense suffering among
the poor. The price of corn has risen to
an enormous figure. Whole families,
covered with few rags and half dead
with hunger, are dragging themselves into
the mountains to feed on the tunis, the
fruit of the cactus. The rich are apparent
ly quite Indifferent to the fate of the
starving people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

The Gear has authorized his prime
minister, M. de Giers, who is at present in
Berlin, to assure Emperor William OF
Germany that the entente between Russia
and France involves nothing that might be
construed as a menace to the other coun-
tries of Europe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

REV. DIR, JOHN HALL SHOT AT.-As DR..
j ohm Hall, pastor of the Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian church of New York city, was
passing from the church to the parsonage
adjoining, just after the close of the morn
ing service Sunday, man named John G.
Rath, q German. forty five years old, step
ped from behind wagon on tho opposite
side of the avenue, and fired three shots in
Quick Succession at the reve trend gentleman
as he was about ascending the steps of his
residence. The first shot struck tho stone
stoop of the Doctors house, the second
perforated one of the glass pane's of the
front door, aud the third aattened itself
against the side Of the house.
His assailant is crazy and i'm sgined DR..
Hall to be chief of number who had con-
spired to take his life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

Senator Sherman has written to the Ohio
republican committee proposing that the
Legislature of Ohio elect United States
Senator in place of Mr.. Brice, just as
though vacancy existed, and allow the
person 80 elected to conduct contest be.
fore the Senate for the seat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

TIE STATE D1BT.-In speaking of the
settlement of the State Debt, the Char.
lottesville Chronicle says
1--WE take it for granted that tine able
men who composed the legislative commits
sion had given the financial condition of the
State an exhaustive study and ascertaired
that the sum assumed to be paid yearly was
fully within our means. This being grant
ed or demonstrated, the people should treat
as an enemy any politician, or so.called
leader, who may attempt to obstruct SET
Element so obviously to the advantage of
the commonwealth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

Reports from the reservation county in
South Dakota, say the Indians have been
stirred up by rowing bards of renegades,
and that they only await some excuse to
break away from official authority to plum
der and murder,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02
ScRIBNER'S MAGAZINE,
AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR.

AN IEAns
TINE Year 1891 has been marked by greater
naa any similar NPs period nv
the literary and artistic excellence been main
tame and increased, but q CORES bonding gain
Maessine. All the end Of 1891 the Circulation
has risen to more than lao ,000. It. may justly
be promised that the further improvements for
the coming year win be proportionate to these
largely Increased opportunities.
THE MKT YEAR.
1t is not possible to give. In a brief space. an
account of all the features in preparation, but
the material Is deficient in neither importance
nor range of subject. Among the subjects
treated: ss-z-t
The Poor in the Worlds Great Cities.
1t is proposed to publish q series of articles,
upon a scale not before attem pied, giving the
results Of special study and WORK among the
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While: from scientific point of view. the arti-
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the elaborate illustrations Will serve to make
the presentation of the subject vivid as well as
picturesque.
WASHINGTON ALLSTON.
tiers of this foremost among early American
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

An eminent German chemist has, after
many experiments, discovered that an oil
can be extracted from corn which will take
the place of linseed oil in the manufacture
of scan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

One thousand buildings have been
erected in the city OF Roanoke during the
past twelve months, and the monthly pay
rolls of the various industries there foots up
1850, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

The Brazilian government has issued q
decree reinstating eenor Castillo as Cover
nor of the Povince of Rio Grande do Sul.-
The decree has created fermeut through
out the State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02
Fanny Davenport has purchased SSo
acres of land in Fulton's Canyon, orange
county, California.

The Stables of W. II. Thomas, 3. n.
Altwell and another of Mr.. F. W. Shafer'
in Leesburg. were entirely destroyed oy
Gre Sunday night of last week, and that OF
Walter J. Harrison damaged slightly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

In Roanoke, Thursday, Thanksgiving
Dsy, Appa Crews shodt Edward Lewis in
the breast with pistol, infictinga wound
which proved fatal 6 few hours later. Both
are colored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE VIRGINIA
SRNATE.-Mr. Walter A. Watson, State
Senator.eleot from Nottoway county, will
be the youngest member of that body,
being twenty-three years of age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

Ex- President Cleveland, ex-Secretary
Bayard and other members Of the advisory
board of the Virginia debt settlement have
issued statement indorsing the agreement
reached.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

TIE OFFICIAL CORREsPoNDENcE.-Th
official correspondence and all the docu-
ments in the negotiations over the settle.
ment of the Virginia debt were sent to Lon
don in Saturdays mail. With them went
special letters to Mr.. Lidderdale, Of the
Bank of England, and to Brown. Shipley &
Co., the official depository, explanatory of
the details. The members of the commit.
tee in New York feel confident that as soon
as the parties at interest in England exam-
inc and understand these documents they
will feel quite satisfied with the result.
WHEAT. CORN ANN PROVJSTONS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

DEATH OF CAPT. D. A. .STcrSS.=-Capt,
D. A. Stofer. 81 nontersville, W. Va, who
commanded company in the Twenty. fifth
Virginia Regiment, Confederate army, died
suddenly Friday night week, aged
seventy-two years. He was born and spent
his boyhood days in Staunton. He was a
printer before he became a lawyer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

Wilkes James, son of prominent farmer
at Granville, Ga, was shot and killed by
Edward Jenkins, the son of neighbor.--
The young men were rivals in their atten-
tions to young lady.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

In the English Church in Psrs the obse-
quies of Lord Lytton, the poet and British
ambassador to France, were held Many
distinguished persons were present. The
body was taken to England for burial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

''Cinderella," now being presented at
the Academy of Music, New York, is the
most gorgeous and elaborate pantomine
ever ATTEMPTED in this country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-12-02

The Mexican government contracted
with an American for the construction of a
harbor at Coatzacaaloos, in the State OF
Vera Cruz. The sum agreed on vas
81. 500, 600.