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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
State Board of Agriculture.

We have the report of Maj. W. I. Suth-
erin, President of the State Board of Agri-
culture. which is very full and Interesting
public document. We regret that its great
length precludes its publication in full in
these columns. As the Lynchburg VT0in-
ian, in noticing itsays, it reviews the work
of the Board during che year and suggests
number of subjects for legislation looking
to thu protection and promotion of agricul-
tural interests. The Board ia encouraged
to believe that large portion of the i've
thousand people or more who have settled
in Virginia during the last three years,
were induced to do 60 in part at least by it's
efforts, and expresses the confident belief
that with proper aia from the Legislature
great deal more can be accomplished ia
this direction. In order to facilitate the
distribution Of information the Board is
having complete register of all farmers IN
Virginia and their holdings prepared. Up
to this date SO, 500 names have been receiv'
ed, and the list will be completed as soon
as possible.
Among tho subjects of legislation sug'
gested are the following: A further amend
ment of the fertilizer law, requiring all
sacks containing fertilizers to contain 200
pounds, the same to be taxed by the too as
evidenced by the labels, and to punish Of,
tenders by Indictment rather than by suit;
leg islation to protect the farmer in his pur-
| chases of seeds so as to guarantee pure
seede; law to protect sheep husbandry
from destruction by dogs; and an act to
provide for the adequate representation of
the resources of the State at the Worlds
Fair in Chicago.
On the subject of public roads the report
SPEAKS as follows:
'sThe Board is of the opinion that it is q
recognized fact throughout the State of
Virginia that something must be done to
improve public roads. This they regard as
one Of the most important interests of the
State. They think it Is generally conceded
that this cannot be accomplished without
| ty has been heretofore to find some plan
upon which the people can agree.
They call your special attention to this
subject, in the hope that you may be able
to formulate and recommend to the Legis-
lature some plan that will meet the necessi-
ties of the case. Virginia cannot grow and
prosper as she should until something is
done to improve her public highways.
The Board, appreciating the absolute
necessity of action on this question, will, if
desired, most cordially 90 operate with you
and the Legislature in the adoption OF
some plan that will be acceptable to the
people and accomplish the object"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

NATIONAL W. G. T. U.-M,ss Frances
E. Willard was reelected president of the
National Woman's Christian Temperance
Union at Bostoe, November 18th. Mrs.
Mary A. Woodbridge was elected recording
secretary. Mis-. Caroline E. Buell., of
Chicago, corresponding secretary, and Miss
Esther Pugh, of Chicago, treasurer. The
presidents prize banner was presented to
the State e Msine. The banner given to
the banner State of the National Juvenile
Association went to Iowa. Numerous re-
ports we're received, all of an encouraging
character.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

KILLED b A TRAIN IN HINroN.-On Mon =
day last. q young man named Blak enship. in
Hinton, W. Va, got on a freight near the n ew
depot of that place. expecting to ride to his
hom in Upper Hinton. A lurch Of the train
threw him between the cars. He struggled vi
olently, but was unable to extrica himself.
and was slowly drawn under the wheels and
cut in two, in the presence of a dozen Witness
es. About year ago while riding in the same
way. companion Of his sunered the same fate
before his eyes. The young man had been EN-.
ployed in a grocery store In Hinton and was
off for holliday.-Alleglany Sen tinel Nov 20.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Ex-senator John J. Ingalls, was present
at dinner given by the ladies of the Prot
estant Episcopal Church at dd-Fellow's
Hail. Atchison, Kansas, at the close of the
Diocesan Convention on Thursday. Re-
spending to call for speech, he said that
while he was not identified with any relig-
ious denomination he had brother engag-
ed in the business. He recognized the fact
that the Church of Christ was the great
conservative force of modern society and
said he was heartily in sympathy with the
work.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
What the Legislature Should Do.

If the Virginia Legislature, about to con-
vene, will, after ratifying the debt settle
ment as agreed upon by the Virginia Com
m ission and the Olcott Committee, pass
good road law and good temperance law,
it will be entitled to the commentator and
gratitude of the people, and will make that
Legislature famous as marking new and
glorious epoch in the history of the Old
Dominion, and show that she is still the
mother of statesmen. There are other
things to do, but these are paramount and
should not be neglected,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
HOW'S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggist,
Toledo, Ohio. Walding, Kinnan g. Mar.
vim. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 700. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Leading republicans of Kansas are in.
clined te the belief that the State will lose
presidential elector unless Governor Hum
phrey coDvenes the Legislature in special
session for the purpose Of redistricting the
State for congressional purposes. The
Governor said nothing short of public ca
lamity would induce him to do so. The
same condition exists in Missouri.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

People are now beginning to realize that,
after all, there is truth in the bomely old
adage that "You cannot get blood out of q
turnip,' and that it is equally impossible
to lombard rain out of atmosphere which
contains no moisture. Baltimore San.
Those who believe that rain can be OBJ
tanned by prayer, must think it very fool
ish and expensive thing to be sending up
large balloons, exploding dynamite, and
oxygen and hydrogen in the air, as in Texas
recently. Prayer is equally as effective,
and much less expensive. To those who
wish to control the elements, we would re-
commend prayer in preference to dyna-
mite.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
We Can't Talk

Without showing the condition of our
teeth. Every laugh exposes them. In
order not to be ashamed of them, let us
use that standard dentifrice, SOZODONT,
which is sure to keep them white and
spotless. No tartar can encrust them, no
canker affect the enamel, no species of de
cay infest the dental bone, if SOZODONT
is regularly used. 1t is botanical prepa-
ration, and it's beneficial effects on the
teeth and gums are marvellous, as it re.
moves all discolorations, and renders the
gums hard and rosy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Peter Jackson, the well. known colored
pugilist, has received a oablegram from
London announcing that the National Club
of that city had agreed to allow him $3.50
for expenses if he would come to London
and fight Frank Slavin for purse of &c.
900, which they offered. Slavin has agreed
to the match, md, as Jackson's terms have
all been agreed to, he has practically done
so. The fight will take place in June.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

CHILDREN DEvOURED BY WoLvEs.-
Wolves killed three children of Andrew
Gulick last Thursday at the iron rolling
mills near New Brighton, MIMI, ten miles
north of st. Paul. During the great fires
in Pine county in September great droves
of wolves were driven south into Ramsey
ard Anoka counties. The Gulick children
wandered from home into the woods at
noon and were attacked and devoured by
the beasts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

The jury at Plymouth, N. H., In the
case of Frank G. Almy, who murdered
Miss Christie Warden, found q verdict of
murder in the fist degree and decreed that
he be hanged on the first Tuesday IN De-
cember, 1892. As the prisoner was being
taken to Concord the crowd cried, Slang
himP' "String him up with ropep
sLynch himP'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

The Albany Argus Oem.) remarks that
the rattle of the American tin plate is no
longer heard ia the land. The infant in
dustry was as sonorous as stage thunder
during the campaign; but it is now laid
away until 1892. when the works will be
rebuilt in the editorial columns of the Re-
publican newspapers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

KNIGHTS OF LABOR AND THE WORLDS
FAIR.-The General Assembly of the
Knights of Labor declared il favor OF hav-
ing the Worlds Fair open on Sunday for
the education of the masses, provided that
no one employed at the fair shall work
more than six days per week. The Knights
declined to iLdolse a resolution of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union for
the prevention of the sale of liquor on the
Worlds Fair grounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

John Parnell, brother of the late
Charles Stewart Parnell, who resides at
West Point, Ga, is expected at Borden
town. N. j., in few days to pay visit to
his aged mother, Mrs. Della Parnell. Mr..
Parnell will accompany his mother to Eng
land and Ireland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Two masked man entered the Northern
Pacific express car on the Mssoula and
Couer d'Alene Railroad, ard at the points
of their guns made Express Messenger Case
open the safe aud give up all the money it
contains-$2, 02O. The robbery occurred
between Dorsey and Mullan, near the Mon.
tana and Idaho line-a wild mountainous
country,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Hundreds of men have returned to Mime
apolis, MIMI, from North Dakota, where
they have been assisting at thrashing.-
They say that at least one-third of the
wheat is still unthrashed, but that they
could not remain there with the tempera-
ture lowering about the zero point.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Miss Lifos's boarding. school for young
ladies at Rye, N. Y, was broken into Thurs
day night by thief, who robbed the in
mates of their watches and diamonds and
escaped. No arrests have yet been made.
The total loss is variously estimated from
81, 500 to $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

The administration is very much encour-
aged by the news that Chill is disposed to
act more reasonably. She has agreed to
furnish the United States with copies of
all the testimony taken before the court of
inquiry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

RAISING BLACK CATS "A rovel company
has been organized on Puget sound for the
propagation Of black cats. An island Is to
bs purchased so that the cats cannot
miogle with the other cats of surrounding
regions, and there the black cat breed is to
be perpetuated. These cats will live on
fish and thus the expense of running the
big cat ranch will be reduced to the mini
fur.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

CATTLE AND SHEEP FROzEN.-It is re-
ported that in the cold snap last week
many cattle ard sheep were frozen in Min
nesota and tie Dakotas. Come South,
young man, come South, and bring the old
man with you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
The National Y

The National Woman's Christian Tenn.
perance Union closed at Boston last
Wednesday. Reports on the use of infer
mented wine in communion, flower mission
and international arbitration were made
Mrs. Theresa A. Jenkins said the free
ballot for women is only question oftime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

United States Senator Quay has sued the
Pittsburg Post, claiming 500, 900 damages
for criminal libel for publishing the Bards-
ley certificate of deposit and commenting
editorially thereon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Secretary Foster has declared in favor Ct
the reelection Of Senator Sherman, of
Ohio. It is thought tie Sherman.F Foraker
contest, however it nay result, will leave
q great deal of bitterness behind.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

A. A A A A A A
A A SYSTEM MAKING STOCK AND
"A GRAIN Speculation practically an Invest
ment. Profits large and almost certain; loss
improbable. Explanatory letter mailed by adj
dressing
THE MUTUAL SYNDICATE.
nov 18.4ts Wall st., New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

1t is not believed that the alliance men,
bers Of the next House of Representatives
will undertake to act by themselves, and it
is thought that If they do so they will find
it bad policy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
nov lS-4ts

NOTICE NOTICEii-An exhibition of
IN Art needle-work will be held at No. 8
North New Street, beginning NOVEMBER BIRD
aud continuing one week. The public are COR
daily invited to call and see the samples of
high Artistic Embroidery-work done on the
SINGER SEWING-MACHINE. nov 18-1H
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

The report of the State treasurer of
West Virginia shows receipts for the year
ended September Both $1,357, 772.67 and
disbursements $1,311, 1886
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

NyANTED.-A situation as. Clerk or Book
w Keeper. Have had three years expert.
ed. Address "a" 3ll Augusta st., stanton
Va. nov 18>4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Bishop Wilson, of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South, is trying to raise
money to rebuild school recently de-
stroyed by fire at HIROSHIMA, Japan.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Francis McCarry, an iron moulder, thirty
eight years old. attempted to rival Steve
Brodie by jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge
and was drowned.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Four thousand miners are ON a strike
now in Indiana, 500 of them having quit
work Saturday. This cripples the coal
mining interest in that State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
sCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE.
AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR.

AN EXCEPTIONAL YEAR.
TyHE Year 1891 has been marked by greater
i advance than any similar period since
the Magazine was established. Not only has
the literary and artistic excellence been main
tanned and increased. but q corresponding gain
has been made in the sale and influence Of the
Magazine At the end Of IN 1871 SS the circulation
be promised that the further improvements for
the coming year will be proportionate to these
largely increased opportunities. 4
THE NEXT YEAR. -
It 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:
The Poor in the Worlds Great Cities.
1t is proposed to publish a series of articles
upon scale not before attempted. giving the
results of special study and work among the
poor of the great cities; The plan will include
cities I'm many lands) where the results of re-
search will be helpful for purposes of compari-
soa as well as for their own intrinsic interest.
While. from a scientific point of view, the arti-
Giles will be contribution of great i'm rortance
the treatment will be thoroughly popular, and
the presentation OF the subject vivid as well as
picturesque.
WASHINGTON ALLsTON.
Unpubltshed "Reminiscences and Let
tiers of this foremost among early American
painters, A number of Illustrations will lend
additional interest TO the articles.
IMPORTANT MOMENTS.
The aim of this series of very short articles is
to describe the signal occasions when some de-
cisive event took place. or when some great
experiment was first shown to be successful
such moments that Of the first use of the
Atlantic cable the first use of the telegraph and
telephone the first successful experiment with
ether, the night of the Chicago fire. the scene
of the moment of the vote on the Impeachment
ofAndrew johnson, etc., etc.
OUT OF DOOR PAPERS.
In the early spring will be begun a number
ofseasonable articles, among them them be.
ing:
Small Country Places, how to lay out and
beautify them, by SAMUEL PARSONS, JR.
Fishing Lore from An Anglers N0te-
Book. by DR.. LEROY M. YALE.
Mountain Station Life in New Zealand,
by SIDNEY DICKINSON.
Racing In Australia, by SIDNEY DICKIN
SON, with illustrations by BIRGE HARRISON.
The illustrations are made from original
A full prospectus appears in the Holiday Num-
Dor, no,0 ready.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

Andrew jackson, city marshal of Buens
Vista, Ca, shot and killed A. E. Butt, at
that place. Saturday, while Butt was
drunk and advancing on the officer with q
knife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
OUR LITTLE men AND WOMEN.

For Youngest Readers at Home and
in School.
Bright short stories, natural history papers.
pieces to speak," jingles and beautiful pic
lures will appear in every number. besides the
following serials:
Boy and q Girl, by ELIZABETH CUM
INGs.
The DOings OF the Studio Dolls, by E. g.
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live in a"painter-lady's" studio. The fun will
set little men and women laughing every
where.
Joker and His Relations, by MARY G..
CRowLEY-the tale of a monkey, the advent.
ures he had. and the relations he met.
All About Things, by ANNIE L..
HANNAH-what you want to know about
"Raisins," Paper" etc.
Talks by Queer Folks, by MARY
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

This calculation does not include the
$142, 900 per annum interest on bonds held
by schools and colleges, but this is re-
garded more in the light of an annuity
than an interest charge on the public debt,
ard is with other expenses provided for in
the general revenues of the Commonwealth
as distinct from the revenue applicable to
interest. In other words, the way is clear
under the settlement to meet the interest
on the Riddleberger and the new bonds
without increasing taxation or interfering
with school and college securities or the
proper conduct of the government"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25

interest for 10 years and per cent: for W
wears. The bonds and interest obligations
shall be of the same general character FL; rs
those provided for by the Riddleberger oili,
and il is distinctly understood that the
o oOa eS or other interest obligations are
not to be receivable for taxes. The pro-
posed new bonds shall be exchangeaDie ior
the outstanding obligations aforesaid in the
proposition of 10 of the former for % OF the
latter. This recommendation is, of course,
to be made conditional on the understand
ing that your committee hold and has the
authority to exchange the obligations mem
toned in your previous communication to
us. amounting to at least 1913, 600, 900.
P. W. Mckinney,
J. HoeE TYLER,
r. b. CARDwELL,
TAYLOR BERRY,
81. L. WIcKHAM,
W. D. DABNEY,
RoBT. FL. TYLER,
Virginia Commission.
PC. WARWICK, Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
HELD BY COLLEGES.

SIS, OOO,OOO new bonds at per cent. 5000
Total per anpum $3.50, OG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-11-25
THE NEXT YEAR

It Is not possible to give In brief space an
of all the features in PREPARATION. but
the material Is deficient in neither importance
nor range of subject. Among the subjects
<a1.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-25
Greek Methods Of Voting.

In electing officers the Greeks voted by
show of hands. Often officers were ap-
pointed by lot. White and black beans
were used for lots, and those who were I'M
derstood to be hungry for Office received
the suggestive name of beaneaters. The
idea here was that every citizen was good
enough to mold Office, and this was the
most impartial way of dividing the spoiIs.
They never used a secret ballot for candi-
dates in the modern fashion, but only to
vote against them.
If party spirit was running high, and the
power OF a boss was growing dangerous, a
vote of exile was ordered. Each citizen
wrote name on an oyster shell or a piece
OF broken crocktry and put this vote Sc
cretly into the box Any boss against
whom there was sufficient majority must
leave the country for ten years.
This peculiar institution, called ostra-
cism, is really the nearest approach the
Greeks made to q modern ballot system.
Ostracism went out of use because on a
certain important occasion the thunder
bolt failed to hit either of the prominent
leaders, but struck comparatively OBJ
scure person.
The details are not quite clear 1t has
been suggested, however, that the great
bosses made deal by which they were to
let each other alone and give all the votes
to troublesome third party man. This
result was so unsatisfactory to the people
that ostracism was given up.-New York
Evening sun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-25

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