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1.-THE Dungard MiIIions."

This is the title of a story by Miss Emma
Howard Wight, of Baltimore, which is being
published in the Chicago Ledger which saws
of it:
1T is a splendid story of woman's love, by
Iar the very best the LEDGER has ever printed
It is not detective story, although it contains
many startling situations. 1t is a love story
pure and simple. Emma Howard Wight is
one OF the most popular of modern noVelists.
and her justly celebrated novels have wide
sale wherever the English language is spok-
en-"
We are gratified to see that this talented
young lady is succeeding so well in adding to
the literature of our country She will be-
come bright star in the galaxy of American
author, if she takes time to perfect the plots
and polish her sentences. She has. as VIC
| think, not only talent, but genius, and all
| that she has to guard against is too great i'm
patience TO bring her creations before the pub.
lie. This she may not be doing, but it is a mis-
take that young authors generally commit
We congratulate her heartily on her success
and bright prospects, and it is because we
wish her to acquire the fame of which she is
capable, that we suggest the caution against
too much haste in publication We do not.
OF course, design this to imply any criticism
upon THE Dungard Millions" for we have
not seen it, as it is just now about being pub
lshed In the Chicago Ledger
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Cround-Hog Day,

Yesterday, Feb 2nd, was what is known as
grounding day-the day on which he comes
out of his buIrow to make observations of the
weather, and to prognosticate its character for
the succeeding six weeks. If he sees his shad-
ow, the weather will be had for six weeks; but
of he does not see it, the weather will be good
for that length of time Yesterday. as the
weather was mild he no doubt came out and
be found it just the kind of day to enable him
| to preserve his reputation as weather-prophet,
for part of the day he could SEES his shadow
and part he could not, so that if the wealth
er should be good, his believers can say he
did not see his shadow, and if it be bad, they
can say he did see it. We congratulate him
on his good fortune in having such favora-
bic day for his reputation.
We concur in the opinion quantity, and
rather irreverently expressed by the man
who said that, he thought the Creator of
Heaven and earth had been too long doing
business at the old stand to turn the weather
over to an insignificant gro und-hog'
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Ten Days in Washington.

THIRD POPULAR EXCURSION TO THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL VIA b. e. o. RR
The third popular excursion to Washington,
via B. & o. R. R., from Pittsburgh, Wheeling,
Petersburg, Lexington and intermediate sta
tons to Washington Junction, Nd, is an
nounced for Thursday, February 18th. The
popularity of these winter trips to the Nation
al Capital via B. q 0. is due to the exceeding
ly low rates, the excellence of the train service
with Pullman accommodations, and to the
fact that the B. &. O. is the shortest route.
The journey is delightful as well as instruct
i've, while III Washington are more interesting
sights than in any other American city. The
museums, the art galleries, the White House
the public buildings-to all of which admis
sion is free-are attractions at ell times appre
ciated.
Tickets are good for ten days, affording am
pie time for side trips to Mt Vernon, Old Poin
Comfort, and other adjacent points
For time of trains and rates of fare consul
appended table. For Parlor Car accommoda
| tons, etc. address nearest B. & o, Agent.
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COUNCIL MEETING.

At the Council meeting last night there were
present Messrs Bell Crowle McQuaide, Grim
mems, Weller, Tams, Armentrout, Scheffer'
and Summerson.
A resolution was adopted authorizing the
ceiling of Council Chamber with steel, which
can be done at cost of about 800.
On the petition of the City street-car compa-
ny for the franchise to lay pipes, &c, through
the City to furnish electric-lights and power to
citizens, the committee recommended grant
ing, provided work was commenced by July
1, 1892, and completed by January l, 1893
agreed to.
A series of bonds-s20, 000-was directed to
issue to reimburse Treasurer for advances
made and to complete certain street improve
ments now in progress.
Assessments against property owners on
Main and New Streets were made and ordered
to be collected.
The engineers estimate of the cost of East
Main street work is, including damages allow
ed, $40, 083.00 and to finish up streets already
graded, So, 1880
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CONGRESS-.

In the United States Senate, Tuesday, Jan.
26th, Mr.. Morrill, reported back from the IL
nance committee, with substitute, the JOINT
resolution to provide for an international 81,
metallic agreement. The Mexican award bill
was further discussed.
In the House, Mr.. Breckenridge. of Ken
lucky offered a resolution calling on the
President for further information in regard to
the Gillian correspondence. After debate the
resolution was referred to the committee on
foreign affairs.
The following is. Mr.. Breckinridge's resolu-
tom
'Resolued That the President of the United
States be respectfully requested to inform the
House whether any answer has been received
either from our minister to Chill Patrick
Egan or from the government of Chill, to the
dispatch sent by the government of the United
States to the republic of Chill on January 81,
and, if so, from whom such answer was re-
ceived and at what time and that he will COM
municate to the House all the correspondence
between the government of the United States,
its minister of Chill and the Gillian govern
ment not communicated to the Congress with
the message heretofore sent in
The new code of rules was discussed, and
duting the debate politics was introduced. Mr.,
Rayner, of Maryland spoke strongly against
free silver coinage, and paid hearty tribute
to the ability and courage of Grover Cleveland
President Harrison sent message to Con-
gress Thursday, accompanied by Chtli's answer
to the demand of the United States and other
communications between the two govern
ments. The President says the affair is now
in SO satisfactory shape that no further ac-
ton by Congress is necessary to its satisfactory
adjustment.
During the proceedings in the House, ''Pri-
vate" John Allen made a humorous speech on
the CHILEAN matter, during which he acored q
point on the President which was greeted with
applause by the democrats. In the Senate
Mr.. Hale spoke in praise of the reciprocity
policy of the administration and was replied
to by Mr., Vance. The Mexican award bill
was further discussed. In the House the new
code of rules was further discussed, Messrs.
Reed McMtllin, Allen and others taking part
The United States Senate was not in session
Friday, having adjourned from Thursday I'M
til Monday. The House occupied the
entire session in debate over the new code OF
rules, the leading feature being the: successful
debut as debater of Mr.. Bailey of Texas, the
youngest member of that body.
Saturday, the Senate was not in session, hay
ing adjourned from Thursday to Monday
The House was occupied Saturday on the
new code of rules, but made little progress.
Monday the United States Senate, by vote
of 43 to 5, passed the Mexican award bill
In the House there was a long debate ON
the new rules, without reaching vote There
was an exchange of personalities between
Messrs. Hoar ond Morse, of Massachusetts,.
Mr.. Arnold offered a resolution for the recall
of Minister Egan in order that amicable rela-
tons may be restored between the Unitee
States and Chill
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The Acceptance of chiIi's PROPOSE
tiOnS.

The difficulty with Chile should now be
peacefully and finally settled and will be if
Harrison can restrain his purpose to made
individual and partisan capital out of it.
The following is the text of the cable mes
sage sent by Secretary Blaine accepting Chili's
propositions for settlement of the differences
between the two governments:
department Of State, Washington, January
80, 1S92.-Egan, Minister, Santiago: l am di-
rected by the President to acknowledge the
receipt of Senior Pereira's dispatch of the 18th
gress and has given great pleasure to the peo-
pie of the United States and to the executive
department, as it restores the correspondence
between the two republics to basis of cOrdi-
ality, and makes, as he believes a full and
honorable adjustment of all unsettled matters
easily attainable. The President notes with
qualification the expressions of regret for and
condemnation of the assault upon the sailors
of the Baltimore, offered by Mr. Pereira, and
congratulates the Gillian government upon
the frank and ample withdrawal of the Malta
circular, and upon the spirit of justice dis
played toward Minister Egan. You will as
sure the CHILEAN government that the Presi-
dent will be glad to meet in the most generous
spirit these friendly overtures
Believing that the subject of reparation for
the assault upon the seamen of the Baltimore
two governments by the usual diplomatic
methods the President postpones for the pres
| ent any discussion of the suggestions made by
Senior Pereira as to the use of other methods;
not doubling that the sense of justice will en-
able the two governments to speedily and
honorably make a full end of the whole mat
| ter. BLAINE
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One colered Man Shoots Another.

A difficulty occurred several miles East of
this City last Friday morning between two
colo red men-Norvell jackson kand Squire
Martin-tn which the former was shot by the
latter. We understand she difficulty first
started about dog, and that Jackson, who is
bad character and an ex-convict, threatened
to kill Martin, who, in consequence was on
his guard, and, prepared to defend himself
with his gun, one barrel of which he loaded
with small shot and the other with buckshot,
and when, on going to his work he was con-
fronted by Jackson who was about makivg an
| assault upon him with missile, when Martin
fired upon him with the barrel loaded with
| small shot and wounded him. Martin was ar
| rested and tried before Justice Kinney who
committed him to jail to await Indictment by
| the grandjury.
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MAR RACES,

SILLINGS -ANDERSON.-In this city, Thurs
day afternoon, January 2Sth, by Rev. ]. d.
Donovan, Mr.. ID. E. SillingS of this county,
to Miss Susie Brent Anderson second daugh-
ter of Mr.. N w. Anderson, the well known
printer.
ALLEBAUGH -BROCK.-At Lacey Springs,
Rockingham county, Tuesday, January 26th.
by Rev. j. ID. Donovan, of Staunton, Mr.. g.
X. Allebangh, jr., and Miss Irene Brock.
LUSHBAUGH-PLANT Washington,
Thursday, January 2Sth, Joseph Lushbaugh
aged Is, and Adelaide Plant, aged ID years, a
daughter of Benjamin Plant-both of this
city.
JARMAN-FRETWE LL.-In Charlottesville
Tuesday night, January 26th, by Rev B. F.
Lipscomb OF the Methodist church, Mr.. Matt
F. Jarman and Miss Minnie Fretwell.
ALPHIN-TEAFORD.-I Bethany Lutheran
Church at Alone, Rockbridge county January
9th, by Rev. j. NJ. Schreckhise, Mr.. Leonidas
l.. Alphin, of kerr's creek, to Miss Ollie Vir-
ginia Teaford, daughter of Mr.. J. P. S.
TeafOrd.
STANARD- REILLY.-m Lexington, January
9th, by Rev. DR.. McBryde Mr.. Philip B.
Stanard to Miss Annie J. Reilly. The bridal
couple took trip North, and ON their re-
turn Will settle at Craig city, Va, the home
of the groom, who is young lawyer and the
son of the late Major p. H. Stanard of Go
Shen.
Observation-Disclosures the Sweet
Springs, Monroe county, w. Va, Tuesday,
January 18th, John Osborne, ESQ.,, a LAWYER
of the Monroe bar, to Mrs. Letitia Frederick
or that county, grand daughter of Col. VIM
Lewis, OF that county, and q grand-niece OF
the late Gov. John B. FLOYD. of Va.
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Sad Death of Halle M. coiner.

Halle NJ. Coiner, son of G. K Coiner, of
Basic City aged q years, who was a student
at Dunsmores Business College, died at the
residence of Prof. Hiner of that College at s.
40 last Sunday morning. He was taken sick
on Monday evening of last week and on the
Sunday following died of pneumonia He
was q years of age-had completed the Mer
chants co rse, and would have completed the
whole course in another month had he not
been stricken down. On Sunday morning
his remains were escorted to the depot by his
fellow-students, when they were taken to the
home Of his parents at Basic City. On Mon
day at II o'clock they were taken to Coiner's
church, about miles North of Basic City, for
nterment, where his funeral was attended by
the teachers of the College and large num-
Der Of its pupils. The pall-bearers were his
feilow-students as follows
G. W. DeBell, Centerville Va; E. C. Row.
zee, Shendun, Va; E. r. Zirkle, Staunton; O.
J. Daniel, Orange, Va; A s. Yancey, Yancey,
Rockingham Co., Va: D. J. Whipple, Browns
burg, Va: j. T. Rice, Broadway Va; and By
ron Boggs. Franklin, Pendleton Co., W. Va
This was a sad death, for it is a sad thing to
see young man of promise cut down i'll his
youth. He was popular and highly esteemed
by his fellow-students, and they are greatly
grieved at his death
A blessing to humanity is what DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup can well be termed, for it has
done more good already than any other medi-
cine. One trial will convince any one of its
efficacy. Price % cents
There no terror, headache, in your threats, y
For am armed SO strong with remedy
That pass pain by, as an idle word,
Since the discovery of Salvation Oil
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DEATHS.

YOST-Tuesday evening, January 26th, of con
Yuls1ons, Margaret YOst, infant daughter of
Hon Jacob Yost, aged II months.
Thursday January 18th, at
her home three miles from Staunton on the
Churchville road, Mrs. Ellen Sullivan, aged
Is years.
DULL.-On Thursday morning, January 2Sth,
at his residence three miles west OF Staun-
ton. OF heart-failure following the grip, Mr..
E1!aS Dull, who leaves a widow and eight
children, feur sons and four daughters
WELSH.-At his home in Woodstock Shenan-
doah county, Sunday, January 9th, Mr..
Char!eS Welsh, in his S0th year. He was a
popular Hotel-keeper. He was a consistent
member of the Presbyterian church He
leaves but one child, Mrs. Fountaine, now of
washington, ID. G. His two sons, Capt Mark
Welsh, and Richard Welsh both gave their
nveS Tor their country as gallant soldiers in
the Confederate army.
OBITUARY.
The family OF Prof. T. j. Williams, of the d.
u: ana H. Institution have the deep sympathy
OF tne community in their great bereavement
occaS1Oned by the sad death of their youngest
son, James GrlggS Williams, aged years,
months and y days, which occurred at six
O'Clock A. NJ, January 30th after a lingering
Illness OF days with acute pneumonia.
Inc vital spark that shone in his sweet little
race, was eXt1nguiShed, and just at the break
OF DAY, amid the tenderest anXietieS of a
loving household, little Jimmy was taken from
our terrestrial band to the Heavenly realms
above. N
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ReViVaIS.

The revival at the United Brethren church
which has been in progress for several weeks,
is still continued under the ministration OF the
Pastor, Rev. J. D. Donovan, and up to this
time the conversions number eighty-three.
A protracted meeting is now being held in
the NJ. E. Church, South, of which Rev. J. I
Williams is the efficient and jealous pastor.
Two persons were baptised in the Baptist
Church last Sunday exening by Rev. w. j. E,
Cox the new and eloquent Pastor who is win
ming golden opinions.
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III Rewards or STU eacn, SlC0
Next 20 prizes-20 Silver Tea sets, quadruple
Next 80 prizes-5O Silver Dessert Sets, warrant
ed heavy plate
Next 100 priZeS-1UO Silver Butter Dishes, &c.
warranted heavy plate.
Next 500 prizes consist of Heavy Plated Silver
Kettles, Butter Dishes, Fruit Baskets Biscuit
| Jars, Sugar Shells Butter Knives, &c, &C.
| all fully warranted, making a total of $50
splendid rewards, the value of which will
| This grand Literary Competition is omen TO
everybody everywhere The following are
the conditions
letters in the words. THE ILLUSTRATED AGRI-
CULTTURIsT,' and must be only such as are
found in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary in
the body of the book, none of the supplement-
| to be used.
2 The words must be written in rotation
| in deciding the winners.
8. Letters cannot be used oftener than they
appear IN the words THE ILLUSTRATED AGRi-
CULTURIST." For instance, the word s'egg''
| cannot be used as there is but one "g'' in the
three words.
words will be awarded first prize, and so on in
order of merit. Each list as it is received will
be numbered, and if two or more tie the first
received will be awarded first prize and so
on, therefore the benefit of sending in early
will readily be seen.
5. Each list must be accompanied by 81 for
six months subscription to The AGRICULTURE
IST.
The following gentlemen have kindly con-
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Clerk, Peterborough, Canada, and Commodore
Calcutt, Peterborough.
OUR LAST CoMPEriTIoN.-'Got $1,000 prize all
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Thanks for $500 prize."-G: w. Cunningham,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

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 it's
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, N.Y.
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True Economy.

No matter how many hundred doses
of any other medicine are offered for a
dollar, DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Dis
covery is the cheapest blood purifier
sold, through druggists, because it's
guaranteed, and your money is re-
turned if it doesn't benefit or cure.
With its use you only pay for the
good you get
Can YOU ask more?
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Baltimore livestock Market, January 2,

Baltimore Livestock Market, January 2S.
/ Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
| lows:
Best 81 62K(d4 rs
Generally rated first qualify. 4 p al 30
Medium or good fair quality. 3 p al %
ordinary thin Steers Oxen and
OF the Cattle received s38 came from Virgin
ia.
The market has not been active at any time.
Prices OF tops were shade stronger and those
| for the other grades l5a20c per 100 lbs higher.
Mich Cows-Market very slow, with a light
offering at Sl5a35 per head, with very few
extra at $40.
Veal Calves-There has been fair supply
and slow trade at4a7c per Id.
Sheep and Lambs-The market Is not active
Sheep 3ka5&c with a few extra at sac per 10
gross. Lambs S5a64 per lb gross.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
MONDAY, Feb !, 1892.
Swine-There was some 300 more Hogs on
the market than last week, but it was less ac-
tive than it was then, though prices are UNI
changed We quote the range at 6a6k cts per
ID net, nearby Hogs 6a64 cts, Westerns 67sa8x
cts, and rough Hogs at 5ka5a cts per Id net.
The receipts of Hogs this week numbered T.,
927 head.
NEW YORK, February L-Cattle-Receipts
1858 head. The market dull but steady; native
Steers 81 Ha$5 Is per 100 lbs, and Bulls and
cts per Id. Shipments today 423 Beeves and
2+2O quarters of Beef. Calves-Receipts 1859
head; market steady; Veals 00aSS 50 per 100
us ,iuooCIo ioeS1 ,hccp anu
Receipts 7,705; market steady. Sheep Goa
81 21 per 100 lbs, and Lambs 6 25aS7 - per 100
lbs. Dressed Mutton steady at 7&a9h cts per
10, and dressed Lambs firm at 9a104 cts per Id.
Hogs-Receipts 16, III head, including two cars
for sale; nominally steady at 10a4 70 per 100
lbs.
RICHMOND LIVESTOCK MARKET.
FEBRUARY 25.-Receipts 800 head cattle, $50
head sheep, and $50 head hogs
Sales: rs head cattle, 100 head sheep, and
$50 head hogs.
Prices:
Cattle, best, A Jake. gross; medium to good,
81 &c. gross; common to fair, * a3c gross.
Bulls, ~ a24c gross.
Sheep, 54a6c. gross.
Hogs, 81 a64 C. net
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
COMMEMORATE,

All claims not consistent with the high
character of Syrup Of Figs are purposely
avoided by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany. 1t acts gently on the kidneys, liver
and bowels, cleansing the system effectually
but it is not cure-all and makes no preten-
sions that eyeY rbottle viii not substantiate.
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Sad Occurrence.

AT Bristol on Saturday, the wife of
John Delany fell in the fire, and whilst
her husband, So years old, was running
to call assistance, he dropped dead.
His wife is fatally burned. Both were
natives of Ireland, and devout catho-
lies, and enjoyed the highest esteem
of the whole community
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MAN AND WIFE KILLED BY A STALLION
Frank Brown and his wife, of South Boston,
Ind, were kicked to death by a stallion on
Tuesday. Mrs. Brown was milking COW,
when the animal, standing in stall near by,
kicked her, killing her instantly Mr.. Brown,
missing his wife, went to the barn, and as he
was In the act of raising his wife the horse
kicked him on the temple, from the effects of
which he soon died.