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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

FIRE IN BASIC CITY.-Yesterday morning
two buildings In Basic City, the property OF j.
FL. Lindsay of the advance. and situated in
the rear of that Office, were burned. The one
was occupied as HardY's Book and News de-
pot, and the other a frame building occupied
by P. r. Lowyer, jeweler. The printing office
was saved. The loss estimated at 5000, with
insurance to the amount of $500,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

Elizl Miller, Colored, of Alexandra,
locked two young children in her home
Friday afternoon, one of them being tied in
chair. The house. was soon found on fire,
and in twenty minutes it fell in and two
charred children were found in the cinders,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

SENT FOR ONE YEAR.-On Wednesday last,
the negro boy, Dote Bell, was tried in the
county Court of AlIeghany charged with steals
Ing watch and other things from the house OF
Mr.. Buster at Clifton Forge. The Allegheny
"Sentinal" says:
"The case was we'll fought by the attorn eys
and the Jury was out fourteen hours, return
ing a verdict of guilty on Thursday morning,
and fixing the penalty at one year Ia the peni>
tentiary.'
He is an incorrible thief, and has frequently
been arraigned before the police court of this
CITY which WeS his home.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

Provide yourself with bottle of Ayers Cher
ry Peotoral, and so have the means at hand for
contending successfully with sudden cold,
AS an emergency medicine, it has no equal
and leading physicians everywhere recon-
mend H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13
10 EXCnaH %GS .

Some of the newspapers Of this State still
keep up the old and reprehensible custom O
sending what are called ENTHUSIASTICALLY Of
misprinted copies-to their exchanges Thii
Is wrong. and is q loss both to the paper send
ing and the paper receiving. We have recent
ly received several such. The last was that o.
the "Buena Vista Advocate" which we always
read with interest. When we opened the last
issue to see the news of that progressive and
nascent city, we found that one half of both
theInside pages was not printed al all.
printers should not be sent off at all, and
certainly not to exchanges.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13
.isway out

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 efectually, 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 Fc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KK NEW YoRks I'M
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

MEETING OF CHAMBER OF CoMMERCB.-There
Will be meeting of the Chamber of Com MERGE
next Monday night to consider the propriety Of
petitioning the Legislature to extend the COR
porate limits of this city, to which the citizens
interested are invited to be present. It will
doubtless give rise to considerable discussion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13
: PLEASING SENSE

OF health and strength renewed and OF ease
and comfort follows the use of Syrup of Figs
as it acts in harmony with nature to effectu-
ally cleanse the system when costive or bill
ious. For sale in SOC and Sl.00 bottles by all
leading druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

A revolt, said to be allied to the CARA
movement, bioke out in the Mexican town,
Asceneioa. The rioters killed the chief
magistrate and gained possession of the
town.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

With his thumb, a boy is said to have saved
the Netherlands from inundation. Many Pr o.
pie have been saved from the invasion of dis
ease by bottle of Ayers Sarsaparllla. This
medicine 1mparts tone to the system and
strengthens every organ and fibre of the body,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

An additional train leaves Winchester at
600 a. M, arriving Washington 920 q. m.
Correspondingly low rates from other sta
lions.
Parlor Car on the afternoon train through to
Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
II Stannfnn. Va har Il

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ stanton, Va, December 22nd. 1891.
10 l. !. niartln. Plaintiff,
Frank Ferguson and J. Lee Simmons partners
Trading under the style of Way nesboro Or
namental Wood Works and the Waynesboro
Company Ia corporation). ......... Defendants
In a suit now pending in ehancery in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta under the style of Mars
tin. I. j. VS.. Waynesboro Ornamental Wood
works. and to all lien creditors of Frank Fer
guson and j. Lee Simmons either individually
or as partners under the style of Waynesboro
Ornamental Wood Works,
TAKE NOTICE that. In pursuance of an order
entered In said cause on the 10Th of May 1891 1
shall, on
MONDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1892,
at my office ID Staunton. proceed to take,
state, and settle an account showing: the Real
Estate OF the Waynesboro Ornamental Wood
Works, the condition of the title thereto with
the annual rental and fee- simple values there
OF. together with the liens binding The same in
the order oftheir priority, and such other mat
tiers as may deem pertinent or any party in
interest may require to be stat ed. at when
time and place you are required to attend.
Patrick & Gordon, D, q, Co,n,r
dec % Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

Major Alexander Hart, who made an assign
ment about month ago. has effected settle
ment with his creditors, and Will continue
business for himself at the same place as here
tofore. This will be gratifying news to his
many customers and friends
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

OPERA HOUSE MONDAY NIGHT.-A treat is
in store for those who will attend the perform
ance in the Opera-house next Monday night,
when Miss Lillian Lewis, supported by q good
company, win appear and play the character
of Leonora in Credit Lorraine" which she
does in the best style.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

What druggist says: 81 have been selling
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for ten years, and 1t
has given better satisfaction than any other
cough remedy.
A. G. Schmidt, Apothecary, Hanover, Pa
There is a slave, whom we have put in
prison." Aye and we'll keep him there. he
was tyrant once, but his reign is over. his
sceptre lies in the dust. His name is Pain and
his conqueser is the far famed andSworld-re-
nnWned Salvation Oil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

We are indebted to hon, Geo. w. Koiner for
q copy of the Annual Report OF the Board Of
Directors of the Virginia Penitentiary with
accom- panying documents for the ical year
ending Sept. 30th 1891.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13
M Getting of Board of super
viSOrS.

NJ eeting of Board of Super
visOrS.
A meeting of the Board OF Supervisors was
held last Saturday at the Courthouse.
The committee, consisting OF ]. Alex. Bum
gardner, E. A. Fucher and VIM. A. Burnett
who had been appointed to take an inventory
of the property at the county poor.house and
to examine into its condition, reported that
they estimated the value of the personal prop
erty to be s3,ll3.S5 and the 226 acres Of land
81. 900. and that they would recommend the
purchase of a cooking-range and beds and bed.
ding, at supposed cost Of about $3.50. This re-
port was received and its recommendations
adopted. A
The report of the retiring Superintendent. r.
B. Hundley was approved and the unexpTnded
balance Of 81 600 was ordered to be paid IA his
successor, P. T. Swartzel.
Accounts amounts to S6i3.9S were allowed.
They appointed Geo. NJ. Cochran, Jos. A.
Waddell and e. A. Fulcher a committee to re-
port a county road-bili to be reported to the
Board of Supervisors for consideration and by
them to be presented to the Legislature.
The consideration of the matter Eof granting
the privilege of laying railroad track on the
Staunton and Parkersburg turnpike was post
poned till the next meeting,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

COMPLIMENT TO OUR CONGRESSMAN. - In
speaking of Hon. Henry st. George Tucker, the
Lynchburg Nea0s says he is zone of Virginia's
brightest young men, who is wearing graceful
Iy the mantle OF his distinguished father"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

The Snow PASSING AWAY.-On Tuesday
night of last week the snow fell here to the
depth OF OR inches. The rain Of yesterday
melted a considerable portion Of 1t. If il
should become warm enough to thaw the
ground. the roads will be very bad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13
Death OF Rev. patterson Fletcher,

1t was with great surprise and regret that oul
citizens heard a few days ago of the unexpected
death OF Rev. Patterson Fletcher, which occur
red at his home at Broadway, Rockingham
county. after brief attack of pneumonia, on
last sunday morning. He was In attendance
here at the meeting OF Lexington Presbytary
two weeks ago from to day. He was born and
reared in Harrisonburg, and spent the greater
part CT his long life. which exceeded the period
of three score and ten years allotted by the
Psalmist, in labor as minister OF the Presby-
terrain Church in. the vineyard of the Lord. He
was not an eleventh hour laborer, but COM
menced In the early hours of his day of life
and continued to labor faith fully till its close
when he was relieved to receive his merited
reward. He was the father of The wife of Capt
John n. Opie, OF this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

PosToFFIoE BUSINESS business at the
Staunton Postofice continues to increase. The
increase of 1891 over 1890 In stamps. cards. and
box-rent was 81 800 40; in registration business.
2Sl, and the money transactions were Is, lS3
amounting to the sum of Si29. 1881.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

A heavy fall of snow in the North of Ire
land, which was drifted, has impeded traf-
fic
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13
Stanton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE

SPECTATOR OFFICE.
sTAUNToN. VA, Jan. 18th, 1892
The market generally is without CHANGE
There are slight changes in the quotations OF
corn. timothy hay, bacon and granulated sue-
ar, for which see price current below.
The quotations are wholesale. not retoa.l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

There were I27 burials in Thornrcse cemetery
during the year 1891-83 white and Al colored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13

During the past year there were Isl mar
riages in this county-1G4 white and Al colored
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13


COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Dec. 22nd, 1891.
10 j. u. Lam Plaintiff
and
George h Selb, ........,,,,,.D efendant
IN certain suit now pending in Chancery in
tne circuit Court OF Augusta, under the style
or Lam j. b. Us. Selb Geo. H, and to ALL LIEN
CREDITORS OF SAID GEORGE I'll. SELB Take Mo-
ice that, In puruance of decree in said cause
rendered on the Srd of December 1891 I shall
| at my office. in Staunton, on ''
FRIDAY. THE 18th DAY OF JANUARY, 1899,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing; tne real estate of the defendant,
George h. Selb, the annual rental and fee,
simple values thereof, the condition OF the title
Inereto: ana the liens binding thereon In the
order OF their priority, together with a special
statement OF any other matters that I may
aeem pertinent or any party in interest may
oes1re TO be SO stated, at which time and
| place az lien creditors of said George II Selb are
eSpecaddy required to attend and prove their
claims, II any. '''''
]. w. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
Patrick q Gordon and Weaver. p.q.
dec 23-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-01-13
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn. Va Decemhar 12nd 1901

HOMMISSIONER'S OFFICE,
~ Staunton. Va, December 22nd, 1891,
To the Waynesboro Company ,....... Plaintiff,
and
j. Lee Simmons & Frank Ferguson, partners
in business under the style of the Waynes-
bOro Ornamental Wood Works James II:
Ferguson. I. r. N. Speck, late Sheriff of Aus
gusta county, I. J. Martin, ]. M, Williams,
John w. Ellison, Huff & Harlow. Piunkett
Clarke q Co.. Lambert Bros & Co., Ellis Coy
Hof Defendants.
in suit in chancery now pending in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta under the style of the
Wdynes6oTo Co., as. Waynesboro, O. ". Works
&C., and to ID. B. Smith Machine Co. petitions
ers In said suit, and to all lien creditors of said
J. Lee summons and Frank Ferguson either
individually or as partners under the stvle of
| the Waynesboro Ornamental Wood Works
TAKE NOTICE that, on
MONDAY, THE 18th DAY OF JANUARY, 1892.
| at my office in Staunton, SHALL in pursuance
OF Ola an order entered in said suit December 4th,
1871. proceed 10 take state, and settle an ac-
| count showing the property real and personal
OF the Waynesboro Ornamental Wood Works
the condition of the title thereto. the liens of
| every description binding thereon together
with such other matters as may deem perth
nent or any party in interest may require to
be specially stated. at which time and place
you are required to attend
j. w. GEEN SMITH. Com,r
Dec. %, At,
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
One of Our Largest Indu stries.

A few evenings since our reporters
attention was called to the beautifully
illuminated buildings Of the Smith Pre-
mier Typewriter works on Clinton
street, and upon investigation found
that, owing to the large increase in bus
mess, they were Obliged to run twelve
hours per day, operating between 800
and 400 employees. Considering the
rapid growth of the business referred to.
it is very apparent to the proprietor that
it will be absolutely necessary, during
the summer months, to build another
factory, and, in fact, the plans are near
ly arranged for the construction of
new building of dimensions 6Ox140 feet,
seven stories high. This new structure,
in addition to the present building,
which has every nook and corner filled
with operatives, will admit of work.
ing at least 600 people, and if the busi-
ness continues to Increase in the future
as it has increased in the past, it is very
certain that the company, at no distant
day, will require all the typewriters
that 600 operatives can produce. We
are informed that no other typewriter
manufacturers in the state at present
are pressed to fill their orders to the
extent that they are obliged to work
overtime.
The Smith Premier Company now
have fifteen branch offices, the st. Paul
Office being in the Chamber of Com
merce building
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
PALMER IS POSSIBLE.
Continued From First Page.

his father was talking politics. The
tragic question of slavery was even then
beginning to take on all omnous form.
With the sturdy spirit of freedom and
independence which Louis ID. Palmer
had Inherited from his father. the pa
triot soldier of '76, he had also inherited
a haired for wrong and oppression in any
form. In slavery he saw these evils IN
painful evidence Born in slave state
and living ali his life in slaveholdlng
community, the institution was a0hor-
rent to his very soul. He was an honest
man and courageous man, and man
not afraid to speak his convictions. In
1924. when the senator was but seven
years old, bill TO prevent cruelty
TO slaves was introduced into the
Kentucky legislature. 1t led to hot dis
cussions. Capt. Radford, a neighbor
and warm friend of Louis Palmer,
secuted the measure as unnecessary
and calculated to undermine the social
fabric. Louis Palmer as vigorously ap-
proved of it, and in the heat OF argu-
ment the Virginia blood of '76 in his
veins led him to strong expressions III
favor of freedom to all mankind.
Louis" said Capt Radford, you are
In the wrong community; you ought
not to live here"
II know it," retorted Louis, hotly;
81 know it, and am going to get into a
free state Just as soon as ! cam"
And he did; and that is how it came
about that his son John became citi-
zen OF Illinois and a representative Of
that state in the United States senate.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
POsT-BEuLUM POLITICS.
His Career in the Quarter Century
Since the Rebellion.

When Senator Palmer moved to
Springlielditwa it was with the firm intention
OF going on with the practice of law.
His oldest son, John Mayo Palmer,
had been admitted to the bar. and
with him the senator formed part
nership. They hung out modest tin
shingle which bore the legend, John
NJ d John Mayo Palmer, Attorneys and
Counselols at Law" 1t was very
plain and dingy country law office, with
the conventional amount of dust and
the usual assortment of cane-seat chairs
and ink-spattered desks. The one feat
ure of the shop was splendid law
library. When Senator Palmer began
the practice Of his profession he had
three books; he now takes some little
pride in being the possessor of one of
the best private law libraries i'll the
state.
But he was soon dragged into the po-
litical whirl once more. Perhaps it did
not take very much dragging after all.
The clash of political contest was always
and still is like bugle blast to the old
war horse.
At all events, the very next year after
he returned from the war his friends
tried to make him United States sena-
tor. He took 10 active part and Gen.
Logan was elected. The next year he
was nominated for governor and elected
on the Republican ticket. Then it was
. that he again developed that spirit of
independence which before had made
him trample over party lines and rebel
against tine party whip. His very in
augural address, in 1869, sounded the
signal of defiance. in it he took strong
ground against federal encroachment
on state rights in the matter of grant
ing corporate charters. He still fur
ther carried his home rule doc
trine during the Chicago fire in
1871. A weak mayor turned his
authority over to Gen. Sheridan, and
Sheridan brought in ten companies of
United States troops to do police duty.
Gov. Palmer wrote vigorous letters TO
the president, the general and the weak
kneed mayor. Later on, when MIR.
Medili was chosen mayor, and he, with
ten other citizens, joined in note to
Gen. Sheridan asking for four compa-
nieS of troops, and Sheridan, having re-
ferred the letter to Sherman, received
orders to place four companies in Chi
cago for police duty, Gov. Palmer
again protested. The federal govern
ment, he vigorously argued, had no au-
thority to detail troops to preserve the
peace in a state except at the request Of
the governor of the state. The govern
or laid all the documents before the
legislature. The lower house sustained
him; the senate passed thematter over
In silence.
Gov. Palmer had now lost confidence
in President Grant. He believed him
to be absorbed with the one idea of a
centralized government and blind to
the faults and evil conduct of his
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
"The Queen's'' Prize Problem.

If Moses was the son of Pharaoh's
daughter, what relation would Moses
be to the daughter of Phara0h's son?
The Queen will give an elegaaJ Mason
& Risch or Steinway Fine-Toned Up
right Piano to the first person answer
ing the above problem correctly: an
elegant Cold Watch for the second cor
rect answer: China Dinner Set for the
third correct answer; an elegant Silk
Dress Pattern for the fourth correct an
swer: and many other valuable prizes.
all of which are announced in this issue
OF The Queen. Valuable special prizes
will be given for the first correct an
Swers from each state. Each person an
swering must enclose fifteen two-cent
United States stamps for ''The Cana
dian Queen Military Schottische," just
ont, together with copy of The Queen,
containing beautiful water-color re-
production, "Seven, He Loves" and
full particulars of our Educational Prize
Competitions. The object Of Offering
these prizes is to increase the circula-
ton of this popular family magazine.
By sending today you may secure val
liable prize. Address The Canadian
Queen, "A" Toronto, Can.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
Perfectly Safe.

No doubt tickle spring has given up
playing bo-peep with winter, and is now
here for the season. At least it's per-
fectly safe for US to talk of Spring Over
coats and call your attention to special
ties that we know will interest any
prospective purchaser; for instance, do
you think you can do better than Sl2
for a genuine Auburn Melton, in three
shades Qike the Guyot suspenders, Au-
burn Meltons are initiated; in fact,
where can you find a good thing that is
not imitated?) and the Oxford Kersey,
Brokaw Bros make, at SIG? We would
like to show you these two coats and as
many others as you have patience to
look at; at any rate it's waste of money
10 have spring oyercoats made to order,
for we can sell you just as good 1--WE
deal only in good ones) at about half
the price. The Boston, Third and Rob
ert, st. Paul,
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
DIED..

BRESETTE-In Minneapolis. Thursday,
March H. at p. m, John Is. Bresette, aged
fifty-four years. Funeral from late resi-
dence, No. 1877 Kent corner Selby, Sunday,
March26 at p. m. Services from st. Louis
church at 2 p. m.
BENJAMIN-Phe funeral services Of the
late w. D. Benjamin will be held at the
chapel, Oakland cemetery. p. m. Satur-
day, March 49,. Rev. Mr. Vail officiating.
Funeral to start from Mccarthy d DON
nellf's undertaking rooms at .. N.
Friends invited
BANHOLZER-In st. Paul, Mimi, March Il,
1892, at 1880 a. NJ, Lulu BanholZer, only
daughter of William and Louisa Banholzer,
aged five years and two months. Funefa
will be held from residence, No. 69) Stewart
avenue, Saturday, March 10, 1892, at =
o'clock. Friends invited.
KRECH-The funeral services of the late
Mrs. Alvin W. Krech will be held at the
residence of her father, ID. G. Shepard, OH
Tuesday. March % at 2:30 p. m. Rt. Rev.
Bishop Gilbert officiating. The interment
will be private.
ERSKINE-In st. faul, at family residence,
13IS West Seventh street. Friday, at l2:5 p.
m, Margaret Kininmond, eldest dlughter
of James X. and Catherine f. Erskine.
Funeral services at Emmanuel Baptist
church. 1046 West Seventh street, Sabbath
Goth inst, at o'clock D. m.
BOYD-In Newport. Mimi, March is, 1892,
at the residence of his sister, Mrs. George
w. Robinson, Arthur r. Boyd. aged nine
teen years. Notice of funeral hereafter.
St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-19
FACTS AND FANCIES.
Mesaba Iror. Range.

Going to Duluth to take advantage of
the rich mineral discoveries in the
Mesaba iron range, take the ''Northwest-
e1n line," c., st. T., NJ & D. railway.
Day trains. with parlor chair cars.
leave Minneapolis S:55 and st. Paul
9:35 a. IN.
Night trains, with buffet Pullman
sleeping cars. leave Minneapolis 9:45
and st. Paul 1925 D. m.
Returning. day trains leave Duluth
1000, West Superior 10:2) a. IN. Night
trains leave Duluth l0:30 and West Su-
perior 1880 p. IN.
Secure tickets at 159 East Third street,
st. Paul; IS Nicollet House Block, Min
neapolis and 332 Hotel st. Louis Block,
Duluth.