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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
Spirit Of the Valley on Gen. John 4. Roller


The last Spirit the Valtey, in noticing
the open letter OF Gen. John E. Roller, C
Harrisonburg, to Col. Fl. G. Parsons, pub
lished in the Slate Republican, has an edi
torial as full of satirio inuuepdoes as a net
tie is of prickles.
The Spirit of the Valley introduces its
article as follows:-
"This person, whose chief political dis
tinction lies in the fact taat he was an IN.
successful candidate for congress in this
district on two occasions-oucs as an indie
pendent Democrat and the next time as a
fuu:tedged Republican-hss written an
open letter to Col. Parsons, which he hast
ems to have published in Gen. Malone 8
organ, the State Republican"
Did the Esprit of the Valley" support
the election of Gen. Roller when he was,
as it says. "full-fedged Republican, -
and did it then entertain the opinion of him
that it now express? Ifso, how could it?
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proud of their confidence that he had served
them honestly and faithfully. and would
| rather have 1t than the sceptre of O king, and
when any one should say THAT Is Daniel.
| the highest honor they could pay would be
to add, land he is q Virginian."
COL. H. j. WILLIAMS.
Col. Williams said he was not present when
he was nominated, and he awaited himself OF
this opportunity to thank his friends of the
Convention for the honor they had bestowed
on him. He said he would not presume to
make speech following the abie and elcquant
speech just delivered by Maj. John w. Daniel.
Whatever may be said OF him (Williams) he
was as sound and honest Democrat ss Maj.
Daniel Some said the Farmers Alliance was
a trick. secret oath bound trick to defeat the
Democratic party. He would not take its OBJ
legations till he had satisfied himself that they
would not interfere with his religious or
political principles. The sub-treasury scheme
he did not approve, and could not see how any
sensible man could. He had served four years
in the army, and the countersigns that inn
pressed him most were these three Our
Country" "Our Homes" "Our Duty" The
last especially would be his countersisn as
Representative. Something has been said
about getting out another ticket. Trot them
out. and they will be the worst whipped set OF
dogs ever born. He would have the people TO
know that he was Readjuster. but when the
Democratic party adopted that policy he had
no further fight with 1t. Soma one asked
.W ill you vots for Daniel? He promptly re-
piled "Certainiy," and was greatly cheereo.-
With few more Daniels in tie Senate anu
fuckers in the House. and a Democrat In the
White House, the country would be made
happy and free and prosperous.
GEO. W. KoINER.
Mr., Koiner said he would not attempt
speech at this time for two reasons. LIST. Be-
cause he was physically unable. as he was
broken down from waiting at the bedside OF
his sick brother, and 2ndly, because to follow
the present and future Senator. he would have
no more chance than "a stump-tailed bull in
fy-time" As Prentiss said. "when eagles soar
aloft, sparrows should keep Qdiet"-though he
could not personate Premises. Daniel could
Henry Clay. He was for equal rights to all and
special privileges to none-to every class and
people. Some were more able. but none could
be more willing than he to represent them tru,
ly and faithfully. He would have the railroad
companies to deal justly with the people. He
would wis to have all the people eat the bread
of peace and sing the song of contentment. He
was a democrat I'D had never voted any other
ticket.
JOHN II. CRAWFORD.
Mr.. Crawford said that the convention had
nominated two gentlemen for the House of
Delegates. He had been voted for in that con-
ventiou, and was defeated, but.he wished 1t tobe
understood that he was no 'kicker''-that ne
had nothing to do with the proposal to put an
other ticket in the field, and that he would do
all he could to elect those nominated by the
Democratic Con ventiOn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

INDIcTMENTs,-On Monday In the County
Court the Grand Jury made indictments as
follows
Against John Bird for house breaking and
larceny; Charles Smith, for nlawful trespass-
ing; Sims Brown. Charles johnson. Henry
Johnson, Wallace Stuart and Charles Scott, oil
Midway. for murder; William Baker. john
Green, James Seaborn, for robbery with at
tempt to commit larcsny from the person.
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DELINQUENT SUBscRIBERs.-An exchange
says. with great proprlety. that Newspaper
subscriber who are in arrears should bear in
mind that a dun is not an impeachment Ct
their integrity. but simply an out-crOpping OF
the publieher's necessity. For instance, a
thousand men owe him from one to four dol.
lars each. 1t Is a small amount to each indi.
vidual. but to him the aggregate is large. In
stead OF becoming indignant because the
publisher asks for his honest dues the delin-
quent subscriber should be grateful 10 him for
waiting so patiently, and to pay up like a
man.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

The present short crops in Europe, coup
led with the unusually fine ones of this
country, will enable our farmers to realize
good prices for their products. Our agri-
culturists will learn from this, especially
when they find they have to pay artificial
prices for their wooden articles, farm uten-
sils and tinware, that the laws of supply
and demand, and not protection, are what
properly regulate values.-Richmond
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CONFIRMED.

The favorable impression produced on the
first appearance of the agreeable liquid fruit
remedy Syrup of Figs a few years ago has been
more than confirmed by the pleasant expert
ence OF all who have used 1t. and the success of
the proprietors and manufacturers, the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

ROCKINGHAM CONVENTIONAL Demo.
cratic County Convention will meet in Har.
risonburg, October 14th, at IL M. for the
purpose of nominating candidate for the
Senate and two candidates for the House of
Delegates, to represect the senatorial and
legislative district consisting of the county
of Rockingham.
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Beef Cattle.-Prices of Rect Cattle this week
ranged AS follows:


| Medium or good fair quality ...... 275 @3 so
ordinary thln steers. Oxen and
| W o. "
There has been no improvement in the mar
ket over that of last week, and before the close
&c lower figures than last week were accepted
| TO close out.
| head with few at the latter figure.
Veal C+lves.-Trade very slow at 3a4<c per
Sheep and Lambs.-There was a full offering
| this week. with trade slow. Sheep 3s414c with
few extra at 414c per b g,oss, and Lambs IA
SIC per ID gross.
baltimore stye-3sora Market Sept. %
SwINE.-There is fair supply of Hogs on
the market this week, though the number Is
1000 head less than 1t was last week. Trade in
all the yards is reported as only moderate at q
decline of NC per ID from last weeks figures.
Quotations range at 6I74 cents per ID net, with
lew at the latter price. The most acceptable
weights range from $50 to 100 lbs gross. The re-
ceipts OF Hogs this week numbered some 1894
head.
New York Eive.Stoc Market. Sept rs
Beeves-Rsceipts 800 head; market higher;
native Steers GAS 49, Bulls and Cows 2 GOA
s. w per 100 bs. Dressed Beef dull at 50aS9 IS
per 100 MS. Shipments 600 Beeves and -
act steady; Veals 00as5 2j Westerns 50ass so
per ICO Ds. Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1900
head; market firmer; sheep 3as4 81 Lambs Is
as6 5O per ltO Ds. Dressed Mutton steady 7aS%
cents per ID; Dressed Lambs steady 7asH cents
per ID. Hogs-Receipts 9, 800 head; market
steady; OOas5 50 per 100 lbs.
Richmond livestock Market, Sept. %
Receipts; 400 head cattle. 800 head sheep. and
Sales: $50 mead cattle. 800 head sheep. and
$50 head hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 3ISa4c. gross-medium to good,
255za3l4c. gross; common, to fair, 214a3c. gross.
Bulls-2l4a3l gross.
s sa@BsSAsa5Ec cross Eross.
Hogs-614a7c. net.
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Arrested for Horse-Stealing.

o. Sunday night, at Koiner's Store, a
horsa was stolen from DR.. r. Koinsr and
q saddle and bride from Houseman and
Shannon, merchants at that place, and on
Monday Henry W. Booth of that neighbor-
hood was arrested in Staunton by Chief of
Police Waters. He had traded the horse
to Magnus Crawford who soon discovered
that be had traded for stolen horse and
had Booth arrested. The horse was recov
cred and the thief was triad before Justice
Arch kinney, aad sent on for indictment
by the grand jury. He is also charged
with forging a check for $24.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
Ivers d Pond Pianos.

These pianos are Of the highest grade. They
contain that most desirable Improvement, the
patent Soft.Stop, and they can be bought at
fair prices and on easy payments regardless of
distance from rnanufactory.
catalogue describing and picturing these
pianos will .bs mailed free If you send a request
and your address on a postal card to Ivers &
Pond Piano Co.. Masonic Temple. 1888 fremont
St., Boston, Mass.
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Personal,

T. W. Blankenship has been appointed Post
master at Craigsville in this county in tf'
place of 8. Collins. resigned.
| The Basic City AdUance announces that TIL
following marriages will take place today
Wednesday: Mr.. R. W. Crowder of Basic CiiI
to Miss Rec Martin at the residence of thu
brides parents in that place. and DR.. Harry
Myers to Miss Bessie Glenn Chew. daughter O
Mrs. W. W. Chew. at the Presbyterian church
in Waynesboro'.
Rev. w. c. Tyres has resigned the pastorate
OF the Baptist church in Harrisonburg.
MIR. Henry Landes, brother of James H
Landes of Staunton, died of softening of the
brain in Greenville, Indiana. on the 10th in
slant, aged 70 years. He was successful in his
business as a wagon-maker aud an active and
prominent member of the Methodist church.
He was highly respected and his death greatly
depiored.
The marriage of Mr.. Newton Coyner of this
county to Miss Edeth Eiam, daughter of Col.
William O. Elan will take place at Trevillian.
Louisa county, on the 18th of October.
: The marriage Of DIR. William I. Scovill OF
New York to Miss Sue M. Berlin. daughter OF
george w. Berlin. Esq, will take place at
Bridgewater. Rockingham county. on the 9th
of October. in the Presbyterian church.
The marriage OF Mr.. Joseph Barkman, of the
Confectionery firm of Singer & Barkmau, to
Miss Mamie Liggett, e sister of Mr.. John r..
Liggett, Dry Goods Merchant. will take place
next Tuesday morning in the NJ. L. Church
South of this city.
Senator John w. Daniel was complimented
at the Virginia Hotel on Monday night with
serenade by the Stonewall Brigade Band,
which, upon being introduce ed by Capt. Opie,
he acknowledged in quite felicitous manner.
In Charlottesville at half past O'Clock last
Saturday afternoon, Mr.. VIM. Porterfield.
cashier of the First National Bank of Florence
Ala, was married to Miss Julia Randolph,
daughter of W. G. N. Randolph, Rector of the
University of Virginia.
Miss Lulu Carson, of this cou nty, is the guest
of Mrs. c. W. Irvine, of Lexington.
Lieut.. John s. Parke of the army arrived in
Lexington Monday of last week. and has en-
tered upon his duties at the Virginia Military
Institute as instructor In artillery tactics, ord
nance and gunnery and military engineer
ing.
Miss Virgie Grattan, daughter OF Judge
Charles Grattan, of Staunton, is visiting rela>
tIves in Harrisonburg.
The marriage of Mr.. Harry NJ Moore, of Dun
more, Pocahontas Co., W. Va, to Miss Cora e.
Jones, of Doe Hill. Highland Co.. Va, will take
place in the Methodist church at Doe Hill to.
Both.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

The Farmers Home Journal of Louis
vile. for year past the official organ of
the Farmers Alliance OF the State of Ken
lucky. has abandoned thai organization be.
cause the leaders thereof would give it a
political character. The "Journal'' is
right. Farmers, like all other citizens of
the country, should have political opinions,
and should express them whenever they
feel like doing so; but it is as unwise for
them to organize themselves into CLOSE
political party as it would be for the mer-
chants, the mechanics, or any other large
class of the country's population. Leg:.si-
mate politics has nothing to Go with the
separate and distinct interests of different
classes of people, but Affects all alike, and
good government and favored classes are
Incompatible. The great sin of the repub.
lican party lies in the fact that it does sus.
tain favored classes; but two wrongs never
have and never will make right.-"Alex.
Gazette"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Advices received at Ottawa from British
Columbia indicate that in consequence of
promising TO idemnify the Canadian sealers
for any loss that they might sustain in be-
ing driven out of Boring sea this season the
British government will pay at least $780,
600, and possibly 100000, to fulfil its
pledges to the sealers of British Columbia.
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DEATHS.

FORREB.-Sep,e mber %. 1891. in Greene coun-
ty, Va, Mr.. Henry Forrer, brother Of Jacob
Forrer and Miss Hannah Forrer, of Augusta.
lnterment at Mt. Vernon (Lutheran) church,
ON the Waynesboro' road on Thursday.
O'CONNELIA-In Harrisonburg, September
18th, after briefillness Mrs Johanna O'Con-
nell. widow of the late John O'Conneli, aged
about " years. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. John McVerry of the
Catholic church. She was buried In Wood.
bfne cemetery on the 10Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

AT republican meeting in New York
two or three nights ago all the speakers en-
dorsed the Force bill and openly avowed
that the only things they need to pass it are
a majority in Congress and a President to
sign it. In view of this, southern white
men who favor a division of the white vote
of the South, by opposing democratic, with
Alliance candidates, impugn their own rep.
utation for intelligence.-Aler.G ozette.
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The National Womau's Alliance, ,

The National Woman's Alliance, with
Miss Fannie Mccormick "a its president,
has been chartered in Kansas. The incor-
porators include the wives of each of the
alliance Congressman, and Mrs. Senator
PETER heads the list. Tho organization is
national, aud vice president is named for
every Safe. Lecturers will be sent out to
establish sub-ailiancss to operate with the
Farmers Alliance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

''Othello's occupations gone" He used to
spend days and nights cursing the fates and
the rheumatism. Now he only lies down and
laughs to think how easily he was cured by
Salvation Oil, at % cents.
VIM. II. Vanderford, ESQ.,. Editor of the
Democratic Advocate, Westminster. Md,
writes, that he has used DIR. Bulbs Cough
Syrup and knows 1t to be good medicine
Buy IL. Try 1t, Is cents,
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Local Department.

RECEPTION BY THE LADIES AUXILIARY
reception was given by the Ladies' Auxil-
lazy" to the Committeeman of the Y. M. G. A y,
in the parlors of the Association last night
iramS TO 10 o'clock. We received an invitation
10 be present, but could not do SO, as 1t was
given at a time when we were busily engaged
In putting our paper to press for this Issue, and
consequently could make no further notice OF
IL
The Ladies' of this Association do well what
ever they undertake, and they undertake ana
accomplish great deal of good.
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REDUCED RATES ON B. d o.

The Republican anti-Mahone convention
will meet tomorrow, Oct. 1st, at Roanoke The
B. & o. will sell excursion tickets from all
points on its lines in Virginia to Lexington
and return at reduced rates. Tickets will be
sold and be good leaving on Sept. 30th and Oct
LIST, and good to return until Oct. 5th inclusive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly ON the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup-of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro,
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE W. NEW YoRx, ny,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

THE MAYOR OF SPART2NBURe, s. c.,
KtLLED.-On Sunday last, ]. A. HsEps.
man, Mayor of Spartanburg, 8. c., was
shot and killed by negro man named Jno.
Williams. whom he was attempting to ar
rest for disorderly conduct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Remember the day and date-opening days
of millinery goods at the Bee Hive Store,
Tuesday, Oct. 9th, Wednesday the 7th, and
Thursday the 8th. The latest style in hats.
new ribbons. beautiful feathers and large
variety of tips. An examination solicited.
BEE HIVE STORE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

PROBABLY A FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Monday
mornin. Mrs. II. NJ. Brandeburg. aged S9years,
had her thigh broken by fall from the top of
the steps in the rear of her residence opposite
the Va Hotel. Such an injury to a person Of
that age is almost certain to prove fatal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

The article by "Civis'' on "the recent tragedy
| near Midway and the lessons 1t teaches" is I'M
| avoidably postponed for the want of space.
| For the same reason, the communication
| from Alton Oh the rain at the battle of Gettys
burg is postponed till next week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Millinery opening at the Bee Hive Store
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Oct. 9Th
7th.and 8th. All are invited to examine ou
new Fall stock of hats, feathers. tips and rib
bons.
BEE HIVE STORE:
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stanton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE

SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNToN. VA. Sept. Goth. 1891.
We quote wheat two cents lower this week
ALI the other articles remain the same as last
week. AS tie season for them is over, we omi
quotations of fruit jars.
The quotations are wholesale. not retailI
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Water in the New Hampshire rivers is
90 low that many of the mills can run only
on half time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
Republican Convention

Perfectly sure, perfectly pure, perfectly
harmless is Simmons Liver Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Secretary Rusk says it has been found
by experts that women make better meat
inspectors than men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Active work is being done by the fleet In
Alaskan waters in driving out the seal
poachers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

DESIRABLE FOR LADIEs.-Tha new Fashion
Journals published by A. Mcdowell Co, 4
West l4th Street. New York are again on our
table. The superiority of these journals is
abundantly shown on every page. ''La Mode
is the smallest OF the three, and is intended for
family use. 1t has many styles for children
and is only 81 so per year, Or 10 cents per copy.
la Mode de Parls'' is an elegant journal. filed
with everything of the latest style In Paris.
This is great favorite with ladies who wish
to keep posted In the new styles as they come
out. Album des Modes" is also popular
Partisan publication many ladies giving 1t the
preference. 1t is replete with such styles as
are patronlzed by the middle classes, its de-
signs being neat and plain, yet all OF the rich-
est character. These three monthly journals
claim to give the earliest fashions, aid they
are all printed in Paris. They contain lessons
in practical dressmasing, which are of incom-
parable value and easy to understand. "Ls
Mode de Paris" and the album des Modes
are each $3.50 per annum, or 35 cents for g
single copy. Samples can be obtained from the
house at single copy prices If there is any diff
ty 10 obtaining them from newsdealers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

New Fall millinery goods will be open for In
spection Tuesday, Get. 9th. Wednesday the
9TH, and Thursday the 9Th. Everything re Y
and OF the latest design and fashion. Call and
examine at the Bee Hive Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

A POINTER FOR BUSINESS MEN.-The N. Y.
Times t0ys--
"A wholesale grocer In this city who has be-
coma rich at the u-tness. says his rule Is that
when he sells a bill of goods uu credit. to i'm
medieteiy subscribe for the local paper of his
debtor. so long as his customer advertised
literally he rested, but as soon rs he began ia
contract his advertising space he took the fact
as evidence that there was trouble ahead, and
invariably went for his debtor. Said he: THE
0nnn sho is too poor to make his business kaoaOn
is too poor TO do business. The withdrawal of au
ad advertisement is evidence of a weakness that
business men are not slow to act upon. There's
rothing like it,"
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MISS PALMER's CONCERT.

Rarely, If ever, have the people of Staunton
enjoyed such rich musical treats as those given
by Miss Clara B. Palmer to the cultured and
refined audiences that greeted her in the Y. M.
G. A. Hall on last Thursday and Friday nights.
Miss Palmer is young pianist Of unusual
talent, and has made a number of successful
appearances in Baltimore and other cities, but
we venture to say that none were more SO than
those here. She rendered the most difficult
compositions. without the aid of the music,
with a precision, grace and finish that show :
ed her wonderful ability as we'll as her thorough
training.
Mrs. Kate Doane, of Baltimore. was the
soprano, and her superb vocal powers were a
marvellous revelation to the entire audience.
The perfection Of her method in the use other
pure and beautiful soprano was made most
evident in the exquisite and expressive rem
dering of each selection. Her voice is one OF
great depth and volume: clear, sweet and ring
ing. She seems to gather inspiration from her
songs and charms every hearer.
Mr.. Alfred Jaffe and Miss Charlotte Jaffe the
musical favorites of Staunton, filled promi-
nent parts in the long and varied program. and
gained for themselves higher place In the af-
sections of the music-loving people Of this city.
Each piece was received with hearty applause
and the appreciation of the audience was salts
fled only with encore after encore.
The concert was one grand melody of classic
music that thrilled every heart-uplifting the
soul until it seemed to catch the glad refrain
that floats through the gates ajar.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Prussia's wheat crop is nearly 1000, 600
double quintals larger than in 1890.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

PHIL. KNAPP, OPTICIAN, will be in
his Office in Staunton, on Oct.s 10th, 18th and
18th Office with DR.. Burk holder. sept 30-2ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

The Baptist Church of this city has extended
a call to Rev. ]. 3 Harris of Glade Spring.