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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
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Baby Ruth Parade

At the hour Of o'clock yesterday after loon
Main street near Augusta was crowded wi tn
dense assemblage who had collected there to
witness the starting of the Baby Ruth parade.
At that time an effigy of Baby Ruth lio ing
Tom Hogshead's two months old Ken'sue'ky
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colored nurse gaily dressed in the ma honal
colors, carrying bottle containing gal lon OF
milk, started on the marc1 along the rincl-
pal streets, with two of the bands fronE the
country leading the procession.
Many boys with horns, which they blew
vi gorously, were in the procession, following
the banner bearing the nanle-"Baby X 18th. y
1t was quite an unique procession and AFFORD
ed much amusement.
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The Comet.

Have you seen the comet now visible with
an opera glass, and even to the naked eye Of
those possessed of "optics keen?" 1t is near
ern sky. 1t is approaching the earth and sun,
and will probably present a fine appearance
when it reaches its pc rihelion or nearest ap-
preach to the sun. Some think it Biela' S
comet which has been lost for some years, or
a part of it, as it had divided some years ago.
After the above was written we received the
N. Y. Herald of Monday in which we find the
following
ALBANY. n. Y, Nov. 20, calculations
made at the Dudley Observatory by Professor
Lewis Boss indicate clearly that the Holmes
comet is not identical with the comet of Biela
and that it will not come near the earth. A
week ago the comet had almost exactly the
position which Biela's comet would have had
if it had been seen coming in its accustomed
track.
The Holmes comet also appeared to be moy-
ing across the face of the sky in nearly the
same direction that Biela's comet would have
moved had it retuoned to view at this time.
With the lapse of time however, through
exact observations the motion of the Holmes
comet appears to be inconsistent with the idea
that it is identical with Bielas. The differ
ence of motion is not great, bnt 1t is enough.
Professor BOSS states tnaI on account OF the
very slow apparent motion of the comet it is
impossible to obtain very exact mathematical
results from the observations thus far made.
The slightest deviation IN the accuracy OF the
observations changes the computed position
of the comet in space by enormous intervals.
Weeks must elapse before thoroughly relia-
BILE results can be obtained. Professor Boss
has computed the orbit of the Holmes comet
first, on the supposition that it moves in a
parabolic path and, second, on the assumption
that its orbit is elliptical. On the first sup
position the distance of the comet is greater
than two hundred millions of miles; on the
second, the distance appears to be about one
hundred and fifty millions. While these fig
ures are liable to be very greatly modified
hereafter, there appears to be every probable
ity that this comet is very far beyond the orbit
of the comet of Bella
1t also appears almost certain that tie dis
lance of the Holmes comet from the earth is
increasing rather than diminishing. Why it
was not discovered weeks or months ago is a
mystery, for it should have been brighter in
October than if now is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
Concert for the City Mission.

The Belle Botsford Concert Company will
give concert for the benefit of the City Miss
ion for the poor in the Opera-House on Friday
evening the End of December. The following
constitute the members of this concert compa-
NY
Miss Belle Botsford, the violin virtuoso;
Miss Salome Thomas, soprano Miss Grace
Bullock violoncellist; David Lythgoe, bari
Tone and Fred W. Bracket, pianist
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MAR RACES.

8ONBRAKE THURMOND. In Harrison
burg, Monday morning, November 18th, at
the home of the parents of the bride, by Rev.
Frank J. Brook, Mr.. c. Z. Bonbrake, of Tay-
louisville, Illinois, to Miss Grace b. Thurmond
daughter of Mr.. Robert A. Thurmond.
RRETT-YOUNG.-Att the residence Of the
parents of the bride in Waynesboro, this
county, Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. A. r.
Cooke, Mr.. Oscar N. Garrett, of the firm of
Garrett Bros, druggists, HilSboro, Ohio, to
Miss Elizabeth Young, daughter of Mr.. John
Young. The groom is brother of H. L. G ar
rett, Esq, a lawyer of COvingtOn, Va, and a
first cousin Of EX-GOv Foraker of Ohio.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

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 FiG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. xK NEW YORK. N.Y.
feb s-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
Supervisors Meeting.

The Board of Supervisors met on Monday
to audit and allow accounts. The election
expenses amounted to $780, The account of
the Van Dorm Company for work on the jail
amounted to SO, .55 of which $1,000 has
been paid. The residue will be paid by a
warrant on June LIST, 1898. Other accounts
amounting to 81 ,3S1 81 were allowed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
Purchase ofvaluabIe Buildings.

Last week Mrs. Florence May Deacon pur-
chased the following buildings in this city
the Piper Building, next the Va. Hotel, in
which is the Postoffice, of Capt. Jas. Bumgar-
diner for s., 900, and two other buildings, the
one occupied as store by J. c, Whitlock, and
the other occupied by the Columbian Accident
Insurance Association, of VIM. F. Summerson
for Sc 500
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Faust.

This interesting drama was well acted in the
Opera-House on Monday night by the compa-
ny of Lewis Morrison. The principal charac-
ters-Marguerite by Miss Florence Roberts,;
Mephisto by Mr.. Lewis Morrison; Faust, by
W. R. Owen and Martha, by Mrs. Edward
Clifford-were particularly well acted-that
of Marguerite especially. The stage setting
was good and the spectacular scenes very
striking and beautiful, as the witches carnival
on the Broken and the Apotheosis.
The audience was good one, but the play
deserved even a better
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THE WAY To CELEBRATE.

One of the best and most substantial ways
to celebrate the great Democratic victory, is
to pay the amount due for subscriptions to
the papers that labored to effect that result
The SPECTATOR did what it could, and hopes
its readers will take this occasion to pay what
they owe forit. This is due both to themselves
and to rs. Don't delay, but pay at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

SENTENCED TO ALBANY PENITEN-
TIARY FOR RoBBING-A PosTOFFIcE.-
At Danville, on last Thursday, the
negro l.. A. G. Thackston was found
guilty in the Federal Court of robbing
the South Boston Postoffice, and was
sentenced by Judge Paul to serve two
years in the Federal penitentiary at
ALBANY. N Y.
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Personal.

Personal.
Mr.. Charles W. E. St Tlair will be married
tonight at the U. B. Church, to Miss Merit
Durham of West End.
On Thursday last, Mr. J. G. Peyton, son o
Col. Charles S. Peyton of Greenbrier county
! W. Va, arrived here to become the manage
of the Mozart Hotel for the Proprietor, Mr.
George Bowers.
On Saturday last, Prof F. Touchon, who
has been the efficient director of the Stone
wall Brigade Band for the past eight months
left this city to locate in Dallas, Texas.
On last Sunday at Buena Vista the new Lu-
theran Church of that place was consecrated
in the morning, the sermon being by Rev. II.
F. Shealy, Pastor of Christ Lutheran Church
of this city; and in the evening, Rev. A. D. r.
Hancher was installed as pastor, the charge
to the congregation being delivered by Rev.
H. F. Shealy.
Prof. Frank B. Yates, who has been for
some years teacher of the Second Glass of
Deaf-Mutes in the D. D. & B. Institution of
this place, has resigned that position to accept
that of Principal in the Institute for Deaf
Mutes in Little Rock Arkansas.
Bear Lithia Springs near Elkton, Va, never
presented more brilliant scene than the fash
ionable wedding that took place Thursday
evening, the 18th instant at 4.30 clock. The
marriage was solemnized by Rev. Mr.. Stead of
Luray, Va. There was large congregation
present to witness the ceremony. The bride
was Miss Alice Bear, the charming and ac-
daughter of Prof. H. A. Bear, and
the groom Mr.. Jacob c. Loose, rising young
lawyer and now Mayor of Shenandoah City.
The numerous presents were elegant and val
liable, and these testified no little in what
high esteem the newly plighted couple were
held by host of friends. The happy couple
accompanied by the best wishes of their
friends, boarded the North bound train for a
bridal tour to the Northern cities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Mr.. G. P. Benson and Mr.. A P. Bib b,
candidates for the position of postmas
ter of Charlottesville, have agreed to
submit their claims to the voters of
Charlottesville, to be decided by a
primary election, provided the other
candidates,w do the same.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
News About Town.

1t is the current report about town that
Eemps Balsam for tue Throat and Lungs is
making some remarkable cures with people
who are troubled with Coughs, Sore Throat,
Asthms, Bronchitis anGl Consumption. Any
druggist will give you trial bottle free of cost
1t is guaranteed to reflex and cure. The large
bottles are SOC and 81. nov 56-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

General Rosecranz arrived at Fort
Monroe Saturday morning, having
stood the trip nicely. After breakfast
he walked into the fort and witnessed
guard mount. In the afternoon he
drove out with his daughter, visitin g
Hampton and Soldiers Home.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
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sy,spron s-Moisture; intense itching and
. .inSing. r, ,ost at night; worse by scratching
{ r allowed t, continue tumors form, when OF
+ an bleed al I'd ulcerate, becoming very sore;
p eading heal, liberation, and in most cases
" moves the t nors. At druggists, or by mall
70 : r 20 cents. Dr. Swayne & Son, Phnadelpnla
feb 10-1yr '92
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The Handsomest Lady in Stauatol.

Remarked to friend the other day that she
knew Kemps Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs was a superior remedy as it stopped her
cough instantly when other cough remedies
had no effect whatever So to prove this and
convince you of its merit, any. druggist will
give you sample bottle free. Large size SOC
and 81. nov 16-4ts
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
ale of Land.

Mr. Jas. F. Smiley, administrator of the es-
tate of George Reubush, decd, on last We'd
nesday, sold the farm of that estate contain
ing 1924 acres situated about II miles sonth-
east of Middlebrook, to c. H. Bosserman at
S14 per acre
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

1t is said that Mr.. Blaine's recent i'll
ness resulted from another acute at
tack of Bright's disease, from which
he has been suffering for more than
two years; that he was extremely i'll
for time, and that, though now bet
ter, he may have another attack at
any moment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARK EFT,
THURSDAY, November II, 1892.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
lows:
Generally rated first quality. 12A@4 3Ih
Medium or good fair quality. 90 @3 80
Ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and
Of the Cattle received 21s7 came from Virgin
ia.
Mich Cows-There is only fairly active
trade for good cows. Prices range at $50 to $45
for common to fairly good, with few extra
at $50 per head.
Veal CaIves-Trade is only fair for best,
with prices at 3a5hc per Id, and extra only at
the latter figure.
| change in the condition of the. market since
| last week, or any variation in values from
those rnng tnen Ihy pros sa LAMBS
| 4a5tc with few extra of each shade higher
MONDAY. November Il. 1892.
| SwINE.-Receipts have been quite heavy dur
| ing the past week, nearly 4OOo mead more than
last week, and prices are easier, with only
moderate demand reported in all the yards at
nearly or quite 20 cents decline in values as
for Hogs at 6OOa S. Is per 100lbs, and best West
erns at $500 gross; rough HOGS at 5a$o.5O. he
ceipts of Hogs this week 1O,34O head .,.
| SHEEP AND LAMBS.-There is better feeling
for good stock, with fair market. We quote
at 3a43s cents per Id gross for Sheep. Lambs
at 4a55 cents per Id gross.
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARkET,l
| MONDAY, November q. 1892.
CATTLE.-Receipts 4l49 head including "A cars
for sale; market shade higher for choice,
medium grades are steady; native Steers 325a
IS Is per 100 lbs, Bulls and Cows 135aS3.25 per
100 lbs. Dressed Beef firm at 7aSH cents per 10.
Shipments to-morrow-1040 Beeves and 400
quarters of Beef. CalveS-Receipts 800 head;
market steady; Veals 5.0Oa$S.00 per 100 lbs,
grassers 2.00aS2.62K, Western Calves 2.75aS %.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts 1900 head
market is higher; Sheep 300a$500 per 100 lbs.
Lambs at 5.O0a 1925; Dressed MuttOns slow at
7aSH cents per Id, and dressed Lambs dull at ia
SH cents
HoGs.-Receipts 1,40O head, including two
cars for sale; market steady at 5.4Oa$610 pei
| 100 lbs.
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Staunton M arketS.


SrAUNTON, VA, NOy. p, 1892.
We give the present prices of the only arti-
cles in the price-current in which the quota
tons are changed as follows:
New corn As to so cts. Eggs 20 cts. Rio
coffee II to % cts; Laguayra 10 to % cts.
Western lard, in half-barrel tubs, to II cts.
GRADUATED sugar 81 to 81 cts.
(The Quotations are wholesale, not RETAIL
Country Produce,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Judge Miller of Washington on Sat-
urday last decided that school eachers
have the right to whip pupils when
their conduct req hires it, and said, lit
will be bad day when that right is
taken away from 5bem."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Senator Kenna, of West Virginia,
who has been in Washington City for
some time, is in very bad health, so bad
that his friends are afraid he will never
be we'll again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
Assignment.

Mr.. l.. N. Long, young and popular bust
ness man who has for several years conducted
the grocery business in his store on South Au-
gusta street, has voluntarily made an assign
ment for the benefit of his creditors to A. H.
Fultz, Trustee, and his stock of goods will be
sold at public auction next Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

VIM. NJ. LtcAllister, Esq, of Bath county,
and John w. Stephenson, Commonw ealth's
Attorney of Bat b county, and Senator c. P.
Jones of Highlar d county are in the city, and
participated in the Democratic jolification
last night.
w. H. Bailie, F ditor of the Buena Vista
AdyOcdte is in this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
The Carnival of Cities.

This most interesting entertainment given
in the Y. NJ. C. A. building Thursday, Friday
and Saturday last by the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Y. NJ. c. A. was very successful, and the
ladies deserve great credit for it. They showed
not only much energy and industry in getting
it up, but remarkably good taste in the ar
rangements and decorations Of the booths,
representing the cities of Paris, Boston. Phila-
delphia, Seville Toxic and Roumania and
good judgment in the selections of the articles
for sale
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

aren't you ever going to grow DID, like the
rest of us?' asked man of an acquaintance
he had MT seen for some time. ''Well, not so
ong as l can purify my blood with Ayers
Sarsaparilly,' was the apt reply. This man
knew what he was talking about
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

A large meeting of the democ ats of
Wise county unan imously passed res
olution indorsing Hon. Rufus A. Ayers
as the democratic candidate for Gov
ernor of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

1t is reported at the Pension Office
that the annual report of Commission
er Raum, to be presented to Congress,
is almost ready, and that it will ask
for an appropriation of no less than
eighty million dollars for the next fiscal
year.