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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Appointment of County Judge.

Gov. Mckinney has appointed Judge Lyman
Chalkley, Judge of the County Court of ALE
ghany, to act as County Judge of Augusta
county, to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Judge John W. Stout, until Judge
shall be elected by the Legislature. Judge
Chalkley is wellqualifed, though young
man to wear the judicial robe. He is a SON.
in-law of Hon. W. G. P. Breckenridge, the
distinguished statesman and orator of Ken
@,,o1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
A Burned Child.

The Mt. Meridian correspondent of the Ne,cs
says
Roy, the little three year old son of Mar
cellus Eutsler, was badly burned last Friday
by his clothing taking fire from match,
which he was playing with. His mother was
aroused by his screams and put out the flame,
having one hand severely burned in the eff
fort His wounds are painful but not danger
Gus. The little fellow bears his suffering
with greater fortitude than many an older
person.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

CLEvELAND's THANKS FOR THE
SLICE OF PLUMPUDDING.-Mr W. H.
Cullingworth, of Richmond, is in re-
ceipt of letter from Mr.. Cleveland,
dated December 7th, thanking him
and through him the Union Club and
Maj. James d. Patton for twelve
pound slice of the big plum pudding.
The President-elect said he quite
agreed with Mr.. Cullingworth that the
largest plum was the handsome con-
tribution made by Maj. Patton and
others to the poor of Richmond on the
occasion Of the cutting of the pudding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Sup per for the M. e. Church South
at ParnaSSuS.

On the evening of the 9th instant the ladies
of the M. Z. Church South at Parnassus will
give bountiful and delicious supper, includ-
ing fresh luscious oysters in every style of
cooking. cely-favored ice-cream, ETC., to
raise funds to purchase bell and additional
chandeliers for their church. We hope this
entertainment will be literally patronized
and that the labors of the ladies will be gen.
erously rewarded
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
sTAI7NWoN sPE CTAToR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

According to the late telegraphic re
ports from Montana the Republicans
attempt to repeat the rascaiity that
stole a Legislature and two United
States Senators has been frustrated
Judge Clark, who by right should oc-
cupy one of the seats now held by
Senators Sanders and Power, tele-
graphs that the Democrats have con
troll of the Legislature and will elect a
successor to Sanders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

STABBED HIS BROTHER. = Under
date of December 9TH, the National
Bridge correspondent of the Rock
bridge NeaUs, says
"a difficulty occurred last Friday in
Arnoid's Valley between4W Walter Par
ker and Robert Parker, his brother, in
dispute about Two oxen. They came
to blows and Robert threw Walter and
got on him. Walter then drew /. knife
and stabbed his brother the full length
of the blade and drew it straight out
leaving only the sti aight cash. 1t was
once thought thai Robert Parker
would die, but he was improving yes
terday."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
The Pansy TO- Dsee mbar.

contains its usual amount of good things The
two stories by its fayorite authors, ''Pansy''
and Margaret Sidney" develop in worth and
interest. Its articles, foreign, domestic and
educational, possess ring that sounds deep
and long for the young readers whose welfare
the editors and publishers are not apt to for
get, and the worth of its pages is enhaa3ei by
the pictures which help to strengthen an
brighten the writings they accompany. No
better magazine for both young and OLD is to
be found.
Price 400 year; 10 cents a number. D.
LOTHROP CO., Publishers, Boston.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
M ASKED ROBBERS ENT Err THE C. g. o
TRAIN AT HUNTINGTON, VIVA.
THE ROBBERS FAILED IN THEIR obj


| ONE PASSENGER NOTABLY woUNDLD AND ANoTH
| Err SLIGHTLY WOUNDED IN THREE PLACES.
Aout 11:2O O clock last Monday night, when
the train was a few miles East of Huntington
W. Va, three masked men, who, it is sup
posed. got on the train at Huntington, appear
ed on the passenger coach. Two entered the
rear end of the passenger coach, when one OF
them went to the front end. They then COM
menced firing above the heads of the pas
sengers, with the view of terrifying them that
they might give up their money to the third
one who came in with satchel. The robber
who went to the front end was grappled by a
German who, with his wife, was on his re-
turn to Germany, when desperate struggle
ensued, the robbers in the meantime firing
their pistols. The German was shot in the
head and MORALLY wounded, it is supposed, by
the robber in the rear end, and another pass
enger was slightly wounded in three places-in
the side of his temple in the calf of his leg, and
in his big toe. The colored porter struck one
of the robbers in the face with his lantern as
soon as he discovered him masked, with his
pistol in his hand, as he asked him, "What We
gwying toido here?" The ticket collector went
to the baggage car and got pistol, which he
five times, and it is supposed wound
ed one of the robbers The third robber, with
his satchel, seeing that the enterprise was a
failure, pulled the bellrope which caused the
train to stop, and the robbers got off and dis
appeared in the darkness.
The train then moved on to the next sta
lion. when telegram was sent back to Hun
.ington of what had occurred
The!wounded German, who had acted SO
heroically, was pnt off the train at Charleston
in dying condition.
The other passenger who was slightly
in three places got off the train at
Jovington. We are indebted to passenger
IN that train for the above facts. He could
not give the names of the wounded men. None
IF the MESSENGERS were robbed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
A Family Gathering.

Have you father? Have you a mother?
Have you son or daughter, sister or BROTH
er who has not yet taken Kemp's Balsam for
the Throat and Lungs, the guaranteed remedy
and all throat and lung troubles? Ifso, why,
when sample bottle is gladly given to you
free by any druggist, and t'ae large size costs
only QUO. and Sl,W. dee Hats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Cleveland Carried California.

Some weeks ago when we gave the
result of the election for President, at
which time the vote in California and
Ohio were so close as to require the
official returns to determine the result
in those States, we put the electoral
votes of both in the Harrison column !;
but it turns out that California was
carried by Cleveland, and that he re-
ceived all the electoral votes but one.
Cleveland has 152 plurality with one
precinct to hear from.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

Fresh air and deep drawn breath are neces-
sary for the development of the lungs and
chest. But most dwellings not being properly
ventilated are deficient in oxygen and feel
ing of oppression often comes over us which
induces us to sit in a draught, and cold takes
hold of us and then the most rational way to
get rid of it is to take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup,
the great cough-cure, according to the di-
rections, and continue the treatment until we
are we'll,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

ROBBERY AT 1RON-GATE.-The store
of the Richmol i'd Standard Spike and
Iron Company; vt Iron-Gate was broken
into last Thurs day night and robbed
of $40 worth of goods, a small amount
/ of money and OF le gold watch. No clue
] to the robbers b rs yet been found.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Dissolution Sale.

In view of the dissolution of the firm Of
Witt, Lightner & Co., they commenced selling
off with rush on Monday last their large
new stock of Dry Goods, Carpets, Notions,
&c, Eat reduced prices. Don't fail to avail OF
this opportunity to buy bargains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

Homestead appeals to the country to
succor it's starving. Nearly 1000 per-
sons, embraced in 21S families. are des-
titute and in immediate neeo. of food,
fire and clothing. The citizens relief
association of Homestead have issued
a formal plea for aid for the unfortu-
mates, who are all victims, directly or
Indirectly, of the great lockout at the
Carnegie Steel Works. Manyof these
poor are nearly starving.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

| The barn of Mr.. George Bland, near
West Point, was burned Tuesday OF
last week. Three horses were burned,
together with feed, implements, vehi-
cles. &c. Loss So. 900; no insurance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

A train on the Norfolk and Western
Railroad was derailed near Luray Sun
day morning of last week. Two cleo
trio cars were broken upland the total
loss was about $1,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Suicide in RichmAnd.

On Monday evening Geo. N. Wood
bridge, Cashier of the Savings Bank of
Richmond, committed suicide by
shooting himself in the heart at his
residence, No. 216 East Franklin street.
The affairs of the bank are all right
He was a son of the late Rev. DIR.
Woodbridge who was for many years
Pastor of the Monumental Church in
Richmond. He left two letters-one
to his wife, and the other to Major
Robert Stiles. The contents have not
been made known.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

Rev. John N. Mccormick, of Buena
Vista, has been called to the rectorship
of the Episcopal church in Harrison
burg, but has not signified his accept
ance. Mr.. Mccormick was formerly a
member of the Baltimore Conference,
Methodist EPISCOPAL Church South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
A Child Enjoys

Ihe pleasant flavor, gentle action and sooth-
Hg effect of Syrup of Figs, when in need of a
4atiVe, and if the father or mother be cos
i've or bilious, the most gratifying results
follow its use; so that it is the best family
remedy known and every family should have
q hottlo !.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

The Alexandria Gazette says that the
truest and most opposite criticism up
on the Presidents message that has
been made, is, strange to say, that of
the London Standard. 1t is as follows:
"Not every one is privileged to vent
his spleen in the form of State paper.
Mr.. Harrison's message is not meant
to be gracious. Neither is it impress
sive. Like the epistle of the rejected
lover, sincerely trusting that she will
not rue too bitterly the preference ac-
corded to one unworthy of her affec-
tions. Ichabod is written in every
SENTENCE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14


ONE MAN KILLED AND TWO CUT WITH
A KNIFE.-A telegram to the Richmond
Dispatch dated Bristol, December Sth,
says -
Saturday evening at Maness, an OBJ
scure corner of Scott county, Va, Isham
Lawson and Grimes Neal became ex-
cited over discussion of politics. A
Mr.. Webb came up and attempted to
quiet the parties. Neal, the Republi-
can, drew a knife and commenced
slashing right and left, cutting Lawson
and Webb seriously. Lawson drew his
pistol and shot Neal twice through the
heart, killing him instantly. The
coroner's inquest showed the homicide
to be justifiable, and Lawson has not
been arrested. Both the young men
have unfavorable records.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Arm Broken,

On Friday last, about a mile East of Staun-
ton on the New Hope road E. N. Black had his
arm broken by having been thrown from a
colt he was riding. The proper attention was
given bv DR. A. M Henkel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

SYMPTOMS. Moisture; intense itching and
stinging; most at night; worse by scratching.
IF allowed to continue tumors form, Which Of
ten bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
AYNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
keding, heals liberation, and in most cases
yves the tumors. At druggists, or by mail,
cents. DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia
klyr 'G
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

A deed was recorded at the court
house in Salem, Mass, Satur. lay morn
ing from JAS H. Carleton, who recent
ly purchased the Whittier omestead
in Harverhill, conveying to e board of
nine trustees the homestead, ia be held
in trust forever as a memorial to the
poet and the man, and to be at all
times open to the public, subject to
such conditions as the trustees may
impose.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14


BEEF CATTLE.-The market opened stronger
| than last week, and in some instances tops,
medium and good butcher cattle brought a
shade advance over last weeks values. But
before the close any improvement gained pre-
viously was lost, and trife lower rates were
Mich Cows-There is light Offering and
| fairly good demand for good COWS, but com
mon are dull at $50 to $50, few sold at $50 per
| head.
VEAL CAEvEs-There is a fair run and good
demand for veals at 4a64c per h.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-With lighter receipts
during this week the market has been a little
\ more active. and a shade higher range of
prices nave been obtained than earlier in the
week. Sheep 3a4ssc per Id gross, with lambs
| 4a5 sc per Id gross. s.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
| MONDAY. December II. 1892
SwINE-The trade is not active this week, all
the yards reporting slow market. Prices i'll
| the West having advanced, higher figures are
wanted here, but have not advanced IN pro
portion to the Western range. Our butchers
| are bnying very sparingly at the increased
rates demanded Quotations range for fair to
| a few extra a shade higher; rough Hogs, Sows
| and Stays, at 5.75a$ $500 per 100 lbs gross Re
ceipts OF Hogs this week 1,47 head.
| in Sheep and Lambs, they are by no means &C
| tive We quote at 3a47s cents per Id gross for
Sheep; Lambs at 4a5as cents per ID gross
| NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET
| MONDAY. December IL. 1892.
| CATTLE.-Receipts for to-day B.foO head; in,
Guiding los cars for sale: market active and
| lower; native Steers 350a $3.50 per 100 lbs: Bulls
and Cows I.OOas2 IS per 100 lbs. Dressed Beef
| steady at Sa9H cents per Id. Shipments to-day
4 were roo Beeves and - quarters or Beer.
4 CALEES.-ReceiptS LOO head; market steady;
Veals 5.S0a$S per 100 lbs, grassers 2.WaS25O,
| Western Calves 2.75aS3.5O.
| SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts Il, 0O0head mar
ket firm; Sheep 30oaS550 per lOO lbs; LAMBS
525as8.50 Dressed Muttons steady, 7ask cents
per Id, and dressed Lambs firm at sa9h cents
| per 1b.
| HoGs.-Receipts l0,500 head, incla ling two
cars for sale; market firm at 5.T0aS6D per JOG
| lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

Rev. John A. Preston. having declined to
accept the call to the First Presbyterian church
of this city rendered him some weeks since, a
meeting of that Congregation will be held
next Sunday to consider the question of call
ing another.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

To raise means to complete.the New Hall al
Arbor HILL the ladies of that neighborhood
will give an oyster and meat Supper in that
Hall on the evening of the 9th of December.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Staunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

SPECTATOR OFFICE.
SrAUNToN. VA, Dec b. 1892.
The quotations of -four, oats, potatoes
bacon and hay are changed, the present quo
tations of which are as follows
Flour-Patent S4.25 to 4.50; Family $500 to
4.25; New Process $3.50 to 4; New Process Ex-
ira $500 to 325. =a'
/ Shelled oats So to 80 cents. "a.
Irish Potatoes so to 60 cents.
Bacon-Short clear sides cts; bellies 9lcts
Hay-Timothy $3.50 to s13; Mixed 81 to
S12; Clover 80 to S11.
BALTIMORE LIVE. STOCK MARK Ell
THURSDAY. December s, 1892. {
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Person al.

Mr.. S. NJ. Woods has been appointed post
master at Fort Defiance in this county.
During the session of the Grand Lodge OF
Masons in Richmond last week, Past Grand
Master J. Howard Wayt, of this city, was the
guest of Grand Secretary Isaacs at 112 East
Franklin street
Mr.. j. Fred. Davis, of Houghton, Michi-
gan, son of Mr.. J. Frank Davis, of this city,
arrived here last Wednesday evening to spend
| some weeks on a visit to his parents and
other relatives and friends in this county.
A Vesuvius correspondent of the Rock
bridge Ners, under date of Dec. 9Th, says r
son Sunday last DR.. Gardner, of Staunton.
preached a sermon of unusual force to one OF
the most crowded congregations your scribe
ever saw. The DR.. held his congregation in
rapt attention, notwithstanding the house
was so crowded, no one had a comfortable
seat''
The marriage of Mr.. Geo. F. Pierson, of
Texas, to Miss Mamie Magruder, youngest
daughter of the late DR.. Geo. w. Magruder,
of Woodstock, Va, will take place on Tues
day, the 9th inst, in the First Presbyterian
Church at Fort Worth, Texas.
Miss Mamie Graham, of Lexington, is visit
ing Misses Susie and Annie Cochran. daugh-
tiers of Hon. Geo. NJ Cochran, of this city.
Yesterday, Dec. 18th, was the 53rd aaniver-
sary of the ar rival at this place of Rev. Job
Turner to be teacher of Deaf-mutes in the |
Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institution. He |
is now on Southern tour as Deaf-mute mis-
sionary, and will arrive in New Orleans to-
morrow.
Near Roman in this County tomorrow the
of Mr.. Jacob L. Humphrey to Miss
Mary E. Ochiltree will take place. re
The correctness of the maxim nothing sue
leeds like success is well eXemplified in
Ayers Sarsaparilla. The most successful
of alternatives and tonics, it al
ways succeeds in curing diseases of the blood,
and hence IFS Wonderful DODularity
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
LocALSDEPARTMENT.
Bows fron the Masonic Home,

e Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia
in session in their fine temple in Rich
d last week.
e Times says that eight of the boys from
fasonic Home were in the Temple build
Wednesday. They are bright, clever
hnd looked well in their new, neat uni
of gray with military style cap.
If names are Berry Steinbach, Charles
ach, Wayt King, Moffett King, Ney
Charles Walton Smith AGREE and Frank
Mofftt and Wayt King are the orphaned
little s4ns of the late Capt. John E. King of
his civ.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

3D.. Wv" @A<OO L ~
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 &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 oae VINO
wishes to try it, DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N.Y.
fej 3-1v
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN TRADE-CRoPs, &C

d The Cincinnati Price Current of Decembe
: 9th says .,-f4s..... e..fl.-., f,.,-..,f
: For the five months from July l to Decem
v Der l the exports of wheat were 80, 000, 00
!. bushels, compared with 1O6 600, 900 last year
or IS per cent. Is there any good reason fo
calculating that this ratio may not be main
tanned during the remainder of the year, if the
wheat be available? If this ratio be equaled
the current year will reach 100, 100000 bushel:
in expectation. The domestic requirements
may conservatively be calculated at 365, 900 600
This, with the 100000 would imply dis
tribution of go, 100000 bushels for the year
, covering q, 900, 900 allowance for marketable
surplus from the preceding year, and $780, OO,-
600 as the 1892 crop, with the year ending with
supplies 25,090,000 lower than at the begin
ming. This calculation admits of 100000
bushels to be added to the official intimation
that the estimate would not exceed 500, 00O, 000
If there is any merit in this analysis and de-
duction it appears to point to the probability
that the export demand will cali for all our
surplus up to the extent of crop of $50, 900, 900
bushels
The past weeks receipts of corn at Western
markets were larger than for several weeks
previously, and the current week will prob
ably show a further Enlargement in the move
ment.
There appears to be no good reason for cal
culating upon an enlarged demand for corn
this season for consumption, while it may
possibly fall below the average of recent years.
On the basis of crop of SOC, 900, 900 bushels,
i trfh ftn ,1r1c 1oc4 r,.11
likely be sufficient to meet the usual require
ments. Trade sentiment now is generally
| firm, and while interior offerings are some
what more free this grain is generally held
with much confidence.
| At Chicago December wheat closes &c below
the highest point of the week, &c above the
lowest point, and 4c higher than week ago.
Corn for December closes &c above the lowest
point of the week, &c below the highest, and
&c lower than week ago.
The approximate situation of wheat sup
plies in the United States ON December l in
comparison with last year is fairly shown in
the following
Production ........... 800, 10000 612,OO0.000
Forward, available. -. q, 100000 49,. ......
Total .........5 SIS, 100000 612OOOOOO
Consumption, 5 mos. ..130, 900 129,0O0,0 900
Exports 5 months. 100000 LOG, 10000
Total distributions 300, 100000 235, 100000
Remaining ... SO5, OOO, 900 377 ,OOO, 900
| Deduct for seed. ....... 100000 So 900 900
Available surplus . 252, 100000 24,OOOOOO
| Total wheat on passage this week 30712,00O
bushels, against 80, 472, 900 last week, and "a,
44S. 900 last year.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were g.,
GIL 900 bushels for the week, against 1916, 600
the preceding week, and 6974, 600 last year.
| Corn receipts were 1,s45, 900 bushels, against
1923 900 the preceding week, and 3,1S4,000
| last year."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

On Christmas eve, the ladies of the Metho.
dist church at New Hope will furnish an oyster
supper in the Town Hall for the benefit Of
their church
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14
Leg Broken.

In the Stuart's Draft neighborhood, Mrs
William Fretwell had her right thigh broken
by fall caused by stepping into hole. The
leg was properly attended to by Dr. Dodge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

Health brings happiness. Take Simmons
Liver Rogrl ltor for stomach, liver and kidney
troubles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-14

# the Cattle received 104S came from