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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

FACTS VS.. REPUBLICAN PREDICTION
The Buena Vista correspondent OF
the Richmond Dispatch says
"An amusing incident of the recent
political campaign is related here. A
prominent Republican statesman, who
is engaged in mining interests here,
made speech at the mines near We
suvius, in which he told the miners
that if Mr.. Cleveland was elected Pres
ident mining operations would stop
and they would have nothing to do.
A few days ago the same gentleman
went to Vesuvius and advertised to
give employment to 10" men to work
in the ore mines, few miles away
The election of Mr.. Cleveland seems
rather to have increased than dimin-
ished the mining interest,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Owing to extreme cold weather al
the collieries in the region of Mahanoy
Pa, are idle and much damage has
been done by the bursting of water
and steam pipes. Railroad traffic was
also seriously affected. Saturday the
thermometer was 100 below zero.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
Stauntotl Spectator.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2sth.
ExTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.

Cur Judgment has heretofore inclined
us against the holding OF an extra ses-
sion of Congress, for the reason that
such should not be held except in ODE.
dience to an absolute necessity; and
from the fear that measures unwisely
and precipitately framed might be
adopted to the injury both of the par
: ty and the best interests of the coun-
try. 1t might be wise, by way of saw
ing time, to hold an extra session in the
Spring for the purpose of organization
and the appointment of committees to
prepare the work, especially the Ways
and Means Committee, for it has a Hell :
culean task to perform. This Commit
tee, which will have the duty devolved
on it of collecting the proper informa-
ton on which to base judicious tariff,
and of preparing the details, which is
a mdynIS opus, besides constructing a
consistent whole, should be composed
of the ablest, wisest, and best-informed
men on tnat subject that can be OBJ
tanned in both Houses of Congress.
When these appointments shall have
been made, the extra session should be
adjourned to the regular session in De-
cember, giving the Committee the Sum-
mer and Fall in which to get the re-
CURED information and to prepare the
tariff bill. In this way time may be
saved and more judicious bill be pre-
pared and adopted.
The principles in reference to tariff
are plain enough and readily under
stood by intelligent minds, but the
practical application, SO as to relieve
the people of taxation, and, at the ssme
time, to obtain the increased revenue
needed, is an exceedingly difficult and
complicated problem, which requires
the best talents and the most thorough
knowledge of the subject to solve.
Some articles of import will bring in
more revenue by a reduction of the du-
ties, and some more by an increase.
The object should be to make the du-
ties. as light as possible, consistent with
the amount of revenue required, and
thus to relieve the consumers, who con-
stitute the great mass Of the people, of
as much tax as possible. This requires
a.larger amount of practical knowledge
than most people think. 1t is great
task and should be entered upon with
wise deliberation, and undue kaste
should be avoided.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
MARRIAGE OF A MILLIoNAIRE.-II

MARRIAGE OF A MILLIoNAIRE.-In
the First Presbyterian church in
Raleigh. N. c., last Thursday, Deem
Der 18th, Mr.. Samuel NJ. Inman, of
Atlanta, Ga, was married to Miss Mil.
dred McPheeters, daughter of Mr.. A.
NJ McPheeters. The groom is mil
lionaire and is brother of Mr. John
Fl. Inman, the railway magnate. The
church was deliberately decorated with
holly and cedar and trailing vines and
potted plants. Rev. DR.. Leftwich, of
Baltimore, the brides uncle, perform
ed the marriage ceremony. After this
collation. was served at the brides
1ome, and at 9 o'clock the bridal party
eft on special car for Greensboro,
whence they went North and then
,broad to be absent several months.
The marriage was well attended by
society people, admission being by
card.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

James Houseman, white man, was
found guilty in Henrico County Court
Friday of committing criminal as
sault on his twelve-year-old daughter,
and was sentenced to ten years in the
penitentiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Further experiments made by the
German health office have led to the
conclusion that pork and hams that
are thoroughly salted or smoked are
safe against trichine. Hence the
measure to reinspect American pork
will be applied with less severity in
Germany.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

One day last week Mrs. Weldon, OF
Weedonsville, King George county,
started alone in a buggy for Westmore-
land county. Upon reaching Edge Hill
she called at Mr.. Bakers store to see
him on business, and before getting out
of the buggy fell in dying condition.
She was taken to the residence of Mr..
Richard Page, near by, but died in a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Thomas R. Carter, chief of the United
States secret-service bureau, says the
Worlds Fair souvenir coins can be
counterfeited at a profit of so cents each,
and he will not be surprised if as many
bogus as genuine coins are in circula-
ton next year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Mr.. Richard Cookers announcement
that Tammany Hall will not ask for
any Of the government offices is COM
mended to the machine politicians
who opposed Mr.. Cleveland's nomina-
ton as worthy of imitation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

An Internal machine placed outside
detective headquarters in Dublin ex-
ploded late Saturday night. Detective
Synnott, who was passing at the time,
received injuries which resulted in his
death
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

The San Juan river gold excitement
in Arizona has about subsidized. Parties
are returning from the placer fields
every day. The majority say that
there is no gold to amount to anything
in the placers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

One of the largest steel plates ever
manufactured in this country has been
rolled at the Pottstown Iron Works. 1t
is $50 feet in length, twenty inches in
width and even-sixteenths of an inch
thick. 1t will be exhibited at the
Worlds Fair and it will require three
large cars to transport it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Rob, are you going to the village?" eyes
wife, Then don't forget to bring me a bot
tie of Kemps Balsam for Coughs and Colds
the medicine that cured Aunt Marys cough
after she had let it run along until she haC
given up ever getting rid of it. Remember
Kemp's Balsam. You can get it at any of the
drug stores dec 14-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

NOM MISSiONE R'S OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, Dec. 24th. 1888.
in the thancery cause Of Parsons d. NJ u.s.
Stduntoa Land Company, &c. now pending in
the Circuit court of Augusta: David NJ. Par
sons; Staunton Land Company; Staunton De-
velopment Company: and all persons whom
sOever Interested herein, are hereby NOTIFIED
that, In pursuance of a decree in said cause
rendered on December 10th, 1882, shall, at my
Office in StauntOn, on
WEDNESDAY, TaE STH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1898,
proceed to take, state and settle an account
shOwing:-When, to whom, and in what por-
tions the Staunton Development Company
have aliened the land in the bill and proceed
ings mentioned, and whether the alienees of
said last named Company have aliened the
same; the fee-simple and annual rental value
of said land: whether the same could be most
advantageously sold on the usual terms or 9TH
erwise; together with such other matters, spe-
cially stated, as may deem pertinent, or any
party in interest may require to be so stated.
J. w. GREEN SMITH.
Commissioner.
J. a. Alexan Ter, p. q
dec % 1tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

A very distinct shock of earthquake
was felt at Seymour, Ind, at 11:15
o'clock Wednesday night. The direc-
ton of the seismic wave was southeast.
The duration was eight seconds and the
movement lateral.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

United States Judge Emery Speer,
of Macon, Ga, has rendered a decision
holding that laborer cannot be dis
charged for the sole reason that he
had allied himself to labor unions
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ Staunton, Va, Dec. oath, 1892
In the Chancery cause of Webster JVaoor
COmpdnU rs. Horn r. B. and c. r. now pending
in the Circuit court OF Augusta; r. B. Horn c
V. Horn: and az persons holding liens upon thu
real estate of said +. b. Horn and G.. " Horn
or either of them, are hereby NOTIFIED that
in pursuance OF decree in said cause render
ed on the goth of November, 1872, shall, at my
Office in Staunt On, on
TUESDAY, TIL It'll DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1893,
proceed to take. state and settle an account
showing: the real estate of the said defendants
X. B. and c. V. Horn and each OF them; the an
nual rental and e-simple value thereof the
liens binding thereon in TIE order of their
priority; and any other matters deemed per.
tinent by me or required by any party in in
terest, to be specially stated.
J. w. 81, ZEN SMITH,
Commissioner.
]. A. Alexand ,r, p. q.
dec .6- Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Mr.. Crisp's friends assert that lao
democratic Representatives have de-
clared their purpose to vote for him for
the next speakership. 1t only requires
100 votes to nominate in caucus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

The income tax of Virginia for the
present year, according to the auditors
report, yielded $54, 1914. OF this
amount the negroes paid 1884.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

e-President.elect Stevenson and
party returned to his home, at Bloom
ington, ILL.,, Saturday afternoon, from
their Southern tour
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Mr.. Cleveland got 50,S41 more votes
in Virginia than Mr.. Harrison and 3d.
97O more than Harrison, Weaver and
Bidwell all together.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,


~ Staunton, Va, Dec. 24th 1892
In the Chancery cause of Ritchie a. j. for &c.
Us. Ashby N. A. &C., now pending in the Cir
cult court of Augusta; A. j. Richie; G. d.
Richie; NJ. A. Ashby; Mrs Mamie " Ashby
In her own right and as Extx. of her decd
husband j. A. Ashby; and all persons hOldin0
liens upon the undivided interest of M. A. Ashby
in a certain tract of IT'S acres of land devised
to him, Jointly with others, by his father John
A. Ashby, decd are hereby NOTIFIED that, in
pursuance of decree in said cause rendered
on the 18th of November, 1892, shall, at my Of
flee in Staunton, on
THURSDAY. THE 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1893
proceed to take, state and settle an account
showing:-what interest the said NJ A Ashby
has in said land; the annual rental and fee
simple valne thereof the liens binding thereon
IN the order of their priority; and any other
matters that may deem pertinent or any par
ty in interest may require to be stated.
J. w. GREEN SMITH,
Commissioner.
j. A. Alexander, p. q.
dec 2S-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Reports from all over the State of
Washington show the average fall OF
snow during Wednesdays storm was
fifteen inches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Theodore Folsom, a cousin of Mrs.
Cleveland, was killed by a Lehigh Val
ley train near Railway, n. j.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Henry Annspaugh, prominent citi
zen of Fincastle and master of the Ma
sonic lodge there, died Tuesday of las
week,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Every time a bank in China fails
: they cut off the bank officers heads,
and no bank has failed there for over
500 years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

A fight occurred on the Mexican Dor
der Wednesday, in which several Uni
ted States soldiers were killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

Representative Charles T. O'Ferrall
announces that he will be candidate
for the democratic nomination for Gov
ernor of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21ST.

In the Senate Mr. Sherman reported
the Nicaragua canal bill and gave no
tice that at an early day he would en-
deavor to secure action on it. Mr..
of the McGarrahan claim.
The proceedings Of the House were
brief and uninteresting.
Both houses of Congress have adopt
ed concurrent resolution to take a
holiday recess from to-day until Jan
nary 3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

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 vino
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F1G SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW york. N.Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT.

referring to the above notice we beg leave
to call the attention of our friends to the new
firm, and respectfully ask continuance of the
liberal patronage heretofore enjoyed by the
house.
THOMAS HOGSHEAD & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists, successors to
Allen and hOgshead Staunton, Va.
dec II 3tS '92
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

The firm of Allen s. Hogshead has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent. All liabili-
to whom all persons indebted to the firm will
make payment.
B. L. W, ALLEN,
THOMAS HOGSHEAD.
dec p Cts. 'g2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
Army of Pensioners.

At the close of the last fiscal year the
number drawing pensions was $40, 1913
Those since added make the number
over 900, 00D. and there are about 400, 00t
additional applicants. Unless checl
is made, it will be found that the sol
diers will not only. i'll the language o
the federals, "have saved the. govern
ment,r but Of having bankrupted it
They saved it III war and destroy it il
place.
1870
LADIES
Needing tonic, or children who wani buIid-
lag mp should take
BROWN 5 ;1sON BI1TERS..
It is pleasant cures Malaria Indigestion,
Biliousness, Liver Complaints and heuraigfa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
A Negro to the COnfederaey.

HOW LEGISLATOR STYLES ACKNOWL
EDGED THE GIFT FROM THE AT
LANTA VETERANS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

dec Ally 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28
CONGRESS.
TUESDAY, DEC. GOTH.

In the United States Senate to-day
the concurrent resolution for the holt
day recess was laid over without action.
Senator Bate spoke in advocacy of his
bill abolishing federal election super
visors and deputy marshals, and Sena-
tor Palmer spoke against the anti
options bill. The House proceedings
were devoid of interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-28

plete will be the descriptions of everything
connected with the great Exposition, and SO
true to the reality the many Illustrations, that
mer will be almost as satisfactory as visit to
Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-12-14
May BE n Long Struggle.

Grand Chief ID. G. Ramsay, of the order
of railway telegraphers. sent the following
dispatch along the line OF the Rock Island
Road Wednesday night: "Rock Island Of
fcials positively refuse 70 treat with as as
your committee as representing either
the employees order although
675 OF the 635 operators on the
system have requested Us TO dc so
BY unanimous vote "A strike Is author
tied to take effect on the Rock Island and
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern
system at. 10 o'cotck Thursday morning.
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern
Railway is controlled by the Rock Island
and is urging its operators TO non union
work; furthermore it has violated the
agreement recently made. Step work, but
protect company property now on hand.
Remain firm, disregard all rumors. and
success will crown US in the end. L. NJ
Coons, Chairman. Approved, ID. G. Ram
say, Grand Chief
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-12-14
Illinois Central Beaten.

In the United States Supreme Court
Monday Justice Field delivered an opinion
In the famous lake front case OF Chicago.
the decision OF the court being against the
Illinois Central Railroad Company and
substantially affirming the decision
of the court below. Justices Brown.
Shiras, and Gray dssen:ed Jus
tice Blatchford and Chief Justice
Fuller, who was, before his elc-
walton to the bench. an attorney in the
case refrained from taking part in the
decision. Thus the city of Chicago and the
State Of Illinois won by IA vote of four to
three. obtaining a bare majority. The
four Justices In favor of'th city and State
as against the railroad were Field. Harlan.
Brewer aud Lamar The property inter-
ests involved arc at least s75,0oJ,OJo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-12-14
OUR MAIL SERVICE.
Interesting Figures from the Postmaster
Generals Annual Report.

Interesting Figures from the Postmaster
Generals Annual Report.
Postmaster General Wanamaker, in his
annual report mentions S.. coo, 900 added to
the gross revenue, the def reduced near
ly a million. Money order offices increased
two thirds; eighty two cities supplied with
free delivery; 2.790 new offices established;
263 Offices advanced to the Presidential
grade; 16, 100000 OF miles of additional
services 1880 new mail routes estab-
lished embracing $500 miles; ocean
mails service extended and pneu-
matte tube service introduced. In the
last four years 5,501 new mail
routes have been established, traversing
1900 miles The number Of postoffices has
grown by over s. 600, the number OF money
order offices over s, 200, and the number OF
free delivery offices has almost doubled.
The increase i'm money order Offices is 60
per cent Other improvements are noted.
OF his proposition to divide the country In
10 postal districts Mr. Wanamaker
says: "This, like the other great
postal reforms, can only be Ques-
tion of time. The proposed system
would accomplish in practical way the
purpose OF the bill to select fourth class
postmasters without political intervention.
We shall soon grow to 100, 900 postoffices
and to $50. 900 or 800. 900 postal employees
There must be contraction, consolidation
and simplification, and with 1t all the cX-
tension OF facilities everywhere will be not
only possible, but perfectly easy and
natural. In my report of year ago i
said, and have now to say. that one cent
letter postage is a near possibility"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-12-14
CAUGHT IN TIE ACT.
LUCKY HAUL OF WISCONSIN
CITIZENS.
How Mr.. MIller's Department Is Run
Our Ncighbors on the North Are Hun
gry-Texans Perish In Storms-Jerscy
Short ON Cranberries.


The general merchandise store OF G. Lett
man. In Fall Creek, Wis, was entered by
six burglars early Thursday morning The
store was surrounded by u posse o. citi-
gems, headed by the constable, who
managed to capture the entire gang
after long siege The prison.
ers gave their names as James Haynes,
William Moore George Ryan, Thomas Sui
Ivan, Archie Ellison, and Albert Long.
The safe was cracked, but its contents to-
gether with several hundred dollars worth
of jewcry and silks. were regained A
part of the stun had been taken To an old
house near the railroad station.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-12-14

Head OF a Gang Which Passed Spurious
Money to the Am punt of $4,000.

Head OF Gang Which Passed Spurious
Money To the Am punt of $4,000.
Fred Marsh, .one OF the most dangerous
counterfeiters In the country, was arrested
In Milwaukee Sunday night He was at
once taken TO San Francisco. where he is
much wanted. About six months ago the
Government learned that a great amount
OF counterfeit money was heing uttered at
San Francisco, and detectives were set To
work They discovered that gang OF
Italians. with Fred Marsh Mt their head,
was making both silver and paper money
in great quantities AMI that not less than
500 900 of the stuff had been passed by the
members OF the gang The Italians were
arrested by the eali 'ornia authorities, but
Marsh, who is a "dead" shot ana reckless
with his gun, made his escape, and was not
captured until he visited his mother In
Milwaukee,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-12-14
Sweet Charity's Share.

For the twelfth time the brightest stars
OF Chicago's Jewish social circles danced
for charity's sake Tuesday night ut the
Auditorium. To the many thousands OF dol
lars theYoung Mems Hebrew Charity Associ-
alton has poured with prodigal hand into
the treasures OF worthy institutions whose
aim is TO succor the unfortun ate there has
been added a sum not less than $50, 00J.
And the ball OF 1892, for which this organi-
zation stands sponsor. will, for a whole
year at least, be declared the most mag
nificent affair Of all in the society's his
tory
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1892-12-14
About Advertisements.

1t Is said OF the late Jay Gould that he
first conceived the idea OF attempting TO
acquire a business education from the In
ducements offered by Hobart College in a
small advertisements appearing In the
local paper which made weekly visits TO
the Gould household. At the age OF il
years young Gould entered this same coll
lege, and from the institution afterward
went forth into the business world, 10 be-
come the greatest fnancier OF the agc
This is but one instance OF where the
reading OF advertisements has led to
pros perity and greatness and IL also goes
TO illustrate the fact that the advertising
columns OF newspaper often contain the
most valuable reading. This MAJ be true
OF ctIfrts ,saper now before you; ut any rate
81 will be to your interest to read all of the