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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
Death of Rev. NJ. L. Little.

The Shenandoah Valley says that the
announcement of the death of Rev. Prof.
Marcus L. Little, will fill the Church with
profound grief and sorrow.
He departed this life, under peculiar cir
cumstances, February II, 1891; aged 40
years and months. He died from the
effects of injuries received in terrible
wreck which took place on the 10th of
February, 1891, on the freight train on the
Marrow Gauge R. R., while crossing the
Smyre trestle about miles south of New
ton, N. G., and the entire train, including
a cab used for passengers. was precipitated
distance of about 40 feet.
Rev. Little leaves wife and ten chill
dren.
He was an able lutheran minister, and
a most efficient educator, ,being president
of CASTOR Female College, CASTOR county,
N. G.
He will be remembered by many of our
citizens here in the Valley of Virginia, hav-
ing visited this section as member of the
E. L. Tennessee Synod, during three differ
emit sessions of said Synod.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

PRICES ADvANcINe.-From the report
upon the number and value of farm animals
just issued from the Department of Agricul-
ture the following is taken:
"Tbe price Of horses has increased, lowing
to an increased demand and improvement
in breeding. Mules have also advanced in
price. The rapid growth of small towns in
miuing districts may have influenced this
some hat. Their number has not increas.
ed, owing to the tendency in certain parts
of Virginia to divide up the large farms into
smaller ones, and horses are preferred on
the latter. The number Of milch cows has
increased somewhat, with prices better than
last year. Sheep about hold their own as
to numbers. Better prices and increased
demand for them have caused the farmers
to sell off closer than heretofore. Hogs
have suffered good deal from cholera. In
price they range abont as last year."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

CHARGED WITH KILLING AN ADOPTED
CHILD.-Martha King and Mark Brad
shaw, two negroes who live in Henric 0
county between the coal mines aud Short
Pump. were brought to Richmond last Fri.
day night by an officer and locked up in
the county Jail on the charge of numbering
Mary Ki1g, aged ten years, the adopted
child of Martha King.
A post morton was made by DR.. Lee W.
Station, who found bruises and coutusions
on the body, limbs and face Of the child;
also found the kidneys were bruised and
blood was around the intestines. An in.
quest was held.
The jury after full investigation return,
ed verdict that the child's death resulted
from injuries received at the hands OF
Martha King.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
For the Spectator.
Democratic PIatfOrm-1S92.

The Democratic party of the United
States, in National Convention assembled,
reuews the pledge of les fidelity to Demo-
cratic faith and re-afirms the platform
adopted by its representatives in the con-
vention of 1888. 1t endorses the views ex-
pressed at the National Farmers Alliance
at Ocala Florida, St. Louis, Mo.-&c., &c.
Upon the questions of tariff reform, free
siluer coinage-bullion mined 10 the United
States-money for the people and upon
every other question Involved in the prob
lem of good government. The Democratic
party submits its principles and professions
to the intelligent SURFACES of the American
people.
How, Mr.. Editor, will Cleveland and
Polk, or Cleveland and PETER stand upon
the above platform. If not, we want the
men pho aoiH. The people have come down
to hard pan and want no mora theoretical
figure heads. Vor Popui is going to be
the next Observation-Disclosures name fill
the chair. 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
A GROUND HOG CHILD.
ONE OF NATURES MOST SINGULAR
FREAKS EXISTING IN TENNESSEE.

ONE OF NATURES MosT SINGULAR
FREAKS EXISTING IN TENNESSEE.
A Chattanooga letter to the Philadelphia
Times says:
One of the queerest and most wonderful
freaks in the world was seen in Chattano.
oga yesterday by the Times correspondent.
Only five like it have ever been born &C.
cording to the best medical authorities and
this is the only one that has ever lived.
The freak is known ss Jack Lacey, ''the
ground hog child" At first sight of the
half human being person is struck with
the peculiar animal motion which the child
keeps up as it stands on its feet; also with
the two bow shaped hickory twigs about
four inches long, which il plays with and
balances on its peculiar stnb-like hands.
The twigs have been worn slick by its con-
slant handling, and he is never without
them when awake.
The wonderful monstrosity was born in
the wilds of Sand mountain, DeKa.b coun-
ty, Alabama, on Washington's birthday 10
the year 1876. Consequently on the 22ud
of this month the freak will be sixteen
years old. The boy stands three feet seven
inches and exactly twelve inches of his
height are taken up by his abuormally
shaped head. He has no cheek bones, but
he possesses one more bone IN every limb
than human being. The pupils of his
eyes are twice the size of those of ordinary
persons and a prominent Chattanooga
physician who examined him says it re.
ceives five times as much light 10 his eyes
as human being. At night it can see just
as we'll as any wild animal. His feet and
hands are solid bone with no joints. The
fingers and toes are knitted together and
run out to points, and are covered with one
broad nail.
The birth of the freak is accounted for az
follows: Its mother, seven months before
its birth was soundly sleeping one night
when some mischievous and thoughtless
boys threw into the bed ground hog they
had captured. It bit the woman and fright
ened her terribly, and left its impression
upon her unborn babe.
Mrs. Cynthia Lacy, the mother of the
| freak, says that the monstrosity was her
eleventh child and that she was forty-two
years old at its birth. Her other ten chill.
dren were we'll. formed and grew up strong
and healthy. She is native of jackson
| county, Ala.
One of the greatest peculiarities of the
freak Is its method Of feeding. His moth
or, whom he never allows to get farther
THAI two feet from him, chews up all hii
fooi and puts it in his mouth. Jack re
moves this food with his right stub hand
and plasters it on his left hand. He then
uses his hands in again putting the food il
his mouth, as plasterer uses his trowe
and board in doing q delicate piece O
work. The curious animal being will moi
wear shoes, and has never chewed or spok
en- word in his life. The only sounds i
ever emi.s are those of q ground hog.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

Postmaster AT LYNCHBgRe.-Thel long
and bitter fight ever the Lynchburg post
mastership was settled Thursday, but in q
somewhat different way from the antici.
pated ending The President that day
sent to the Senate the nomination of James
NJ. Mclaughlin to succeed Mr.. Jennings,
the Democratic incumbent. The Post
master General recommended Bocock, and
up to the last moment insisted that be
should be appointed. Indeed it is learned
on good authority that the papers we're
made out for Bocock and sent to the White
House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

DEATH OF Rev. F. Fl. RIcHEY.-Rev.
Francis 81. Richey, of the Baltimore Con-
ference, NJ. E. Church South, died at
Woodstock, Saturday morning week of
apople1y, in the seventy-fourth year of his
age. He was born in Stewartstown, York
county, Pa, August 26, 1917. was licensed
to preach in 1888 and entered conference in
1843 in class with G. A. Reed, William
Taylor, (now Bishop,) and others. lie
filled charges in Baltimore, Md, Washing
ton, D G., Staunton, Va, and circuits in
Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. He
was superannuated in 1881. He leaves
widow and six children-Dr. s. o. Richey.
Washington, D. c.; ]. q. Richey, Augusta
county, Vs.;s. J. Richey, Luray, Va; T.
B. Richey, Woodstock, Va; Mrs. ]. J.
Jobe, Jefferson county, W. Va, and Miss
Virginia Richey, Woodstock, Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
STRANGE BUT TRUE.
COL. L. W. AVERY'S REMARKABLE
STATEMENT.

This gentleman had been treated for years
by eminent specialists, and the Brown-
Sequard remedy was tried. He states he had
spent upwards of seven thousand dollars with
the most eminent physicians, and otherwise.
but without the least benefit. He babe his old
comrades in arm an afsctionate farewell more
than year ago, and yet. here is what be writes
under fresh date. Could anything be more
wonderful?
GENTLEMEN Il was in q very bax fix. I
was bed ridden. Kidneys disordered. diges-
ton torpid, arm helpless with rheumatism
and blood poison (the effect Of a wound receiv-
ed during the war; and full of that odious dis.
ca Sc catarrh. The doctors said 1 would not
live and quit giving me medicine, as 1t did no
good. 1 have since used nothing but Germe-
tuer. Ny Kidneys are well. my digestion good,
49, l. W. AVERY.
Colonel Avery was for several years editor OF
the Atlanta Constitution, and his vigorous and
versatile editorials gave that sheet q vivacity
which won for him an enduring reputation as
a frst>class journalist. For many years he
was Ex-Governor and Senator ColQuitt's secre-
tary. later had charge Of the u. 8. treasury de-
partment and Is to day proud. livfns monu-
meut to the virtues OF that great healing and
life giving elixir DR.. Kings Royal Germetuer.
Do not class it with other proprietary reme-
dies. 1t is SO far beyond all of them in Its
beautiful proportions and accurate analysis of
all that constitutes real germ-destroye yer and
healh giving compound, that all other go
called remedies for the diseases which 1t will
cure must take o back seat to give the highway
to this great and wonderful remedy for human
health and happiness.
Price. per bottle, 81. 90. For sale by druggists
and BY Kings Royal Gsrmetuer Co.. Il N.
Ri, al street, Atlanta, Ga. Marcn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
News lettings.

twenty-five people afflicted with leprosy
are reported to be at large in New Orleans.
Senator-elect Villas is a good French aud
German scholar and is fond of Latin.
Two olergymen. while sleighing near
Vienna last week, were attacked and de-
voured by wolves.
1t has been decided to push forward the
work of the Trang-Siberian railway and to
complete it in six years.
Bob Slavin will not be a member Of "a
High Roller" company next season, as an
nounced.
DR.. Francis T. Drake, pensioner of the
war Of 1912, has just died in Lynchburg,
Va, at the age of "a.
Farmers Alliance men of Iowa, Minneso-
ia, the Dakotas and Nebraska are holding
conference at Sioux City, this week.
The total number of immigrants arriv-
ing in this country during the seven months
ending January 81 was 244 976 against 201, :
$50 for the corresponding period of last
year.
Civil Engineer Robert E. Peary, of the
United States Navy, secured leave of abb
sence for eighteen months, and proposes to
take trip to the North Pole on foot across
Greenland.
A bill passed the Ohio House, making it
lawful for undertakers and others to attach
tombstones, vaults monuments, etc in de
fault of payment for same.
The first conviction in the State of Wis
consin under the law prohibiting lotteries at
church fairs was secured at Elkhorn recent
ly. The Rev. Father Smith, a Catholic
priest, was fined $500 and costs.
A bill has been introduced into the In
diana legislature providing that any man
who is whipped by white caps may recover
from $4,000 to $4,000 damages from the
county in which the whipping occurs, and a
woman from S., 900 to $4,000.
The Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage still con.
tinues to attract not less than $500 people
every Sunday evening at the Academy in
New York, where the eminent preacher is
conducting divine services under the auspi-
ces of the Christian Herald.
Great damage has been done by fuods in
New York, Southern California and Cana
da. The New York Central Railroad is
badly crippled, its tracks being submerged
and trains stalled in the water.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
Strengthen Our Associations.

When we'll planned designs are put in
shape for future and effective work, that is
the time, above all others, that the sup
port they are entitled to should be constant
and liberal. Unfortunately, it is often the
case that faith and zeal begin to Anguish
inst as the 5irne is most pTopitious for de-
..isddet.s s-..lsDinaity and untiring effort Ap
piTing these aphorisms to the situation in
WHICH Stanton finds herself to-day, we
can candidly say that now is the time and
this the hour for that unity which gives
great and progressive strength. There has
been more effective organization and more
zeal recently diffused among our people for
their own good and future prosperity than
ever hefore in limited time. 1t is more
congenial to progressive men to carry
forward the work well begun than to
reason themselves into perfect security and
success assured because Of former achieve
ment. The truth is, there is no stopping
place,-there should be no pause On the
high road that leads to wealth and pros
periry. The more of this spirit and pur-
post that caa be infused into the great body
of tho people tho more decided will be the
attainment of desired results. Every organ
iz.ticn which brings men closer together
which causes them to touch elbows and
realize mutual dependence, makes solid
links in the chain that is strong enough
and long enough to take in every desirable
interest. Every organization has its
specialties to work out. They all do, OF
can be made TO bear upon social, mercan-
tile, manufacturing and agricultural inter-
este, and lead TO the elevation of all into
combined power to complete the whole in
commercial strength. The sentiment,
sEvery Man for himself" is right in one
sense, but it is not all for which existence
was given him. The obligation to unite
and associate himself with other men for
the substantial good of all is equally bind
ing, andsthe more there is of that spirit
and purpose in activity the greater will be
the result. The organizations which open
the way for manufacturing and mercantile
development marvelously increase popula.
ton and capital. Social associations draw
together many men of varied talents. The
quick perception and the resolute dispo-
sition of some attract those of slower
movements and weaker nerves into coun-
oil, and they see results in the distance not
before dreamed Of Commercial organiza'
tion takes all in and places the csp-stone on
the solid column the other departments OF
industry have reared, not forgetting that
the base OF the structure is our agriculture.
Stanton has all of these agencies actively
at work, not only for the great prosperity
of the growing city, but offering incom-
parable opportunities to all the surrounding
coantry. The Baldwin District Fair Asso-
citation is an institution which has con-
ferred great benefits locally and over a
vide extended and valuable tributary couD-
try to the city. The provision the City
Council is u,skiug for its perpetuity in con.
Lection With the direct advantages Its
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
Fiendsa Outrage in Richmond.

Lest week negro perpetrated fend.
ish outrage cpon Bessie D. Pulling, little
girl Of twelve years of age The Mayor
has offered reward Ct 5000 for the capture
and conviction of the perpstrator. Several
have been arrested, but on being brought
before the victim, shs:.fliled to recognize
either Of them as the guilty party. Soc
was greatly injured, and her condition fol
while was considered critical, but she ie
now recovering. Should the guilty patty
bs arrested and certainly recognized by tie
girl, the citizens would be apt to see t'a'
be got speedy and full justice for bis hal
nous crime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

DEATH OF SENATOR GRO. HEARsT.-
Mr.. Hearst's death last Saturday night
causes tie loss of Senator to the demo-
crate, as the present Legislature of Cali.
fornia is republican, and will elect re-
publican to succeed him. Counting Sena-
tors PETER, Of Kansas, and Kyle, of South
Dakota, as virtually democrats, the re-
publican majority after March 4 next, but
for Senator Hearst's death, would have
been reduced from IA to 6. His death will
result in this being increased to 8. Should
a democrat be elected in Illinois it would
again fall to 6.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

INCARCERATION IN NEW YoRK.-At
Williamsbridge, Westchester county, N.
T., Miss Ella Tice, member of a respect
able family, in opposition to the most earn
est protests of her parents and brother, last
week married colored man named JAS
Randolph, who was the goodman of a
New York millionaire. he has brother
md sister in Richmond, Va, the 70 mer q
awyer, and the latter a school teacher =
This marriage bias created great excite
mens in the peish5orhood where it oc-
Cured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

DEATH OF SENATOR WILSON OF MARY
LAND.-Hon. Ephraim King Wilson, Uni
ted States Senator from Maryland, died at
five minutes past ten O'Clock Tuesday
night, February Gath, in his apartments in
the Hamilton House, corner of Fourteenth
and streets, Washington City. II he had
lived until the 22i of December next he
would have been seventy years old.
Senator Wilson or Saturday night was
taken with severe attack of indigestion,
after eating some bean soup. The attack
greatly Frustrated him. On Monday he
felt very much better and rested comfort
ably, conversing with Mrs. Wilson in
most cheerful strain. Tuesday morning he
suddenly became worse, and to add to his
trouble heart failure was threatened.
The cause of death was organic heart
disease, from which Senator Wilson had
been long aud patient sufferer. He was
FREQ 1entIy cautioned by his family physi-
oian to be more careful in his diet,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

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-
TEN 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 &C
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 will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW YORK, nv.
n '9l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

HON. JOHN s. WIsE-And now another
change has come over the spirit of the
dreams Of Mr. John s. Wise. At a speech
he made ., republican meeting in New
York last Thursday night, he said if Score
tary Blaine were nominated for President
he would sweep the country, and there
would be such an uprising as has not been
known since Sumter. Not so very loug ago
Mr.. Wise told ex Senator Lewis if Blaine
were nominated be, Wise, would go in his
hole and pull the hole in after him.-Ale1.
Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

The cause of Queen Victoria's display of
temper at the launching of war ships at
Portsmouth, Eng, was the announcement
of the Prince of Wales, that he had cabled
his sister, Empress Frederick Of Germany,
to leave Paris in order to prevent any hostile
demonstration. The Queen would not be-
lieve that any insult would be offered her
daughter in Paris
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

COMMENCEMENT CITATIONS AT WASH
INeToN & LEE UNIvERsITY.-1t is an
nounced that Senator George Gray, of
Delaware, has consented to deliver the
Grafton before the Literary Societies at the
Commencement in June, and Senator
Alfred 81. Colquitt, of Georgia, to deliver
the address before the Young Mems
Christian Association at the same time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

INVENTOR OF THE TURBINE WHEEL
KILLED.-Thomas Hall, the inventor of the
turbine water wheel and prominent resi-
dent of Railway, N. j., was instantly killed
Tuesday morning, Feb. 245h, by an Erie
Railroad train. Mr.. Hall, who was about
seventy years old, was walking on the rail-
road track near his home He stepped from
one track to the other to get out OF the way
of freight train, and was run down by the
fast express. Death was instantaneous.
The body was horribly mangled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
HOW'S This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case Of cstarrh that cannot 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
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
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Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surface of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold by
all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

In speaking of the Republican party, the
Louisville (Ky.) Courier. Journal says
"Rarely in American history has party
been loaded down with responsibility for
such crimes against the people. 1t is re.
cord reeking with fraud aud corruption.
and by that record the Republican party
must be judged"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

The remains of the Hon. Ephraim K.
Wilson, United States Senator from Mary
land, were taken from Washington to Snow
Hill, Worcester county, Md, where they
were buried Friday. President Hsrri-
SOD, Vice President Morton, and many
Senators, Representatives and friends at
tended the funeral services in Washington.
Governor Jackson accompanied the re-
mains from Baltimore to Snow Hill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

A WEST VIRGINIA DEACON STABBED
Spruce Creek Church, Richie County, ".
Va., March Last night two unknown
men were ordered by Mr.. Van Wilson, a
deacon, to be quiet. They told him they
would ses him later and left. On his way
home Mr. Van Wilson was attacked by
the two men, who stabbed him seven
timer, fatally, and then escaped. Van
Wilson will die.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

THE SUBSIDY BILL.-The Washington
correspondent of the Alex. Gazstte of date
Feb. 28th, says:-
1.-THE subsidy bill which passed be House
last night only provides for tweive miiiion
Of dollars for mail steamships. What the
democrats saved tho penple of the country,
BY their defeat of the original bill amounts
to untold millions, probably as much as
three hundred millions. The vote Of the
Virgiui. delegation on it was as follows:
Ayes-Browne, Laugston and Waddill, re-
publicans; noes-Buchanan, Edmunds, Lse
Lester, O'Ferrall and Tucker, democrats"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

LARGE ORaAN.-The work of putting in
DR.. Talmage's tabernacle the big 100000
Jardine organ-the second largest in Amer
ica-will begin this week. The organ,
which has. been fully described, has total
of sixty.six stops and AS pipes.