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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
CITY COUNCIL.

At the meeting last night all the members
were present except Messrs Bel and Tame
hill.
Maj. Jed Hotchkiss applied for use of the
old Y. NJ. c. A. room opposite council cham
Der in which to hold the meetings of the
Stonewall Jackson Camp No. 25 Confederate
Veterans. The committee on public grounds
and buildings will consider this request with
power to grant.
As to widening Water street, the street COM
mittee reported favorably. They recommend
the work to be done at cost of Sc, 800, of which
$500 is for land damages 81, 500 for arching
the creek, and $500 for paving, &c. This
work will necessitate an assessment of
$3.50 on the Wayt property; s125 on the
property of DR.. Henkel, and SIPS against the
Y. NJ. C. A.
Three new fire alarm boxes are to be erect
ed and pavements are ordered to be laid on
Market, Frederick, Green, and Winthrop
Streets.
The ladies of the w. C. T. U. propose to
erect and keep in order public drinking
fountain ON New Court House and South Au-
gusta street, if permission is granted them
Action will be taken at the next meeting
The Opera house yielded 81 1920, net last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
MAR RACES.


PERSING ER--STULL-In the Union Church
at Rich Patch, Allegheny county, by Rev. +.
S. Chapman, Mr., Allen K. Persinger to Miss
Sallie L. Stull.
YOUNG-CARSON.-J 30 1892, in the U. B.
church, by Rev. Donovan, John Young, of
the ID. d: & b. l., and Mary Carson, of the w.
S. Hospital.
JUNKIN-LEYBURN.-J 9th, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. E. J. Leyburn,
Lexington, Va, by the Rev. DIR. L. l.. Pres
ton, Rev. w. NJ. Junkin to Miss Mary Ley
burn. Mr. and Mrs. Junkin will sail for
Corea as missionaries. as soon as the health
of the bride will permit.
N-McCLURE.-At Bethel Church,
Wednesday evening, June 18th, by Rev. Mr..
Waller, of SC, a brother in-law of the groom,
Prof. James S. Callison, Principal of the Acad-
envy at New Providence Church, to Miss Car
RE P. Mcclure, daughtef of the late John
Mcclure, ESQ.,, and brother of Mr.. X. w. Nc
Clure. After the ceremony the married cou-
pie came to Staunton and took the east
bound train due here at 12:40 Il. M, for visit
to Niagara Falls and the Northern cities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
Personal.

Mr.. Abraham Wade of Highland count.
/ died June Goth at the az oi g years.
Rev. Z. w. McCorkle of Clifton Forge ha
declined to accept the call to the Presbyterian
church at South Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs J. A Hanger, of this City, are
visiting his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B
H. Dawson, at Charlottesville, Va.
Mr.. Hugh G. Timberlake, a popular sales
man at e. 3. Lipscomb's shoe store, spent the
Fourth visiting friends at Woodstock, Va.
Mrs. George W. Hevener and son, Edwin
of Swoope's Depot, are visiting her father
John Trimble, Esq, in Monterey, Highland
county.
Henry Grogg, the oldest citizen of High
land county, died on Friday week at his home
on Sang Mountain in the western part OF that
County at the very advanced age of 50 years
J.P. East, son of Sam'l A. East, Esq, OF
this County, who returned home some weeks
ago from New York, on account of i'll health,
is now on visit to his friend and college
mate, Mr. S. B. Sieg at Monterey.
At Ashland on Tuesday next, the 18th inst,
Mr.. D. J. Pierce, of Richmond, will be mar
ried to Miss Miriam Laurens, daughter OF
Rev. J. 3. Laurens-the Uncle Larry OF
Richmond Christian Adgocate.
Mr.. Samuel w. Patterson, merchant and
farmer of Fishersville, died at his residence
last Friday, aged about 70 years He is sur
vived by his third wife and four children.
Jas. Eddins who cut his throat here a few
weeks ago, has sufficiently recovered to be
taken to his home at Mcdowell, Highland
county, whittier he went last Saturday, ac-
companied by his wife, who has been with
him-having arrived here as soon as she
could after hearing of his suicidal attempt.
In Charlottesville Tuesday next, the 18th
inst, the marriage of Mr. Ernest Howell, of
Charleston, W. Va, to Miss Nettie Dull will
take place The prospective bride is sister
of Mrs. H. D. Jarman of Charlottesville, and
was the accompanist at the concert in the
Opera house of this City last Friday night at
the concert given by the wonderful Jarman
Children for the benefit of the "West Angus
ia Guards
Miss Maggie NJ. King arrived here Friday
morning from Cedar Springs, S. c., where
she is a teacher of articulation in the d. d.
and B. Institution of that State. On Monday
she and her sister Matte left here for Rich
mond to be for few weeks with their little
brothers Moffett and Wayt who are at the
Masonic Home near that City.
Messrs. C. Lighthardt and o. X. Lapham,
Jr., who went to Europe some time since to
learn the process of making beet sugar, and
to purchase the necessary machinery for the
factory which Mr.. o. X. Lapham, Sen'r, will
establish here, arrived here on last Saturday.
They were accompanied from New York
here by Mr.. o. X. Lapham, Sen'r, who met
them in New York. The machinery will be
put up as soon as possible, ready for the beet
crops of our farmers who have entered upon
that industry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
ONE ENJOYS

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-
TEN 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 FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, kY NEW YORK, n.y.
feb 3-1y
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Delightful Benefit Concert.

The concert given in the Opera-house last
Friday night for the benefit of the West
Augusta Guards by the wonderful Jarman
Children of Charlottesville was well attended,
greatly enjoyed, and in every respect great
success. Both the music and Rotations by
these small children, brothers and sisters are
truly wonderful, and excite the admiration OF
all who hear them. The Rotations were by
little Catharine, only years old They are
prodigies all, and are destined to win great
fame, as their talents shall be developed.
They are great favorites here and will be
greeted by good audience whenever they
come to this City.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
For the SPECTATOR


'Shootin' Star is slightly mistaken when
he says my little effusion' was intended to
deceive an unsuspecting public, and to raise a
NOM into notice.
So he thinks there is nothing new or origi-
nal Did such men as Franklin, Newton and
Shakespeare quote from well learned lesson?
He seems TO harp on that one word deception.
l do not think the article under discussion
sufficiently abstrue, or deep enough to deceive
OF even puzzle man with an ounce of brain
for two seconds. Perhaps it did deceive Je''
but the .few' were sadly deficient in brain
power, and hardly worth the trouble to unde-
ceive.
Perhaps the Lunar intelligence has passed
into my brain, (yet only notice one thing
that makes me think so; perhaps you can
guess IT'D but che who runs" can read the lit
tie fact that it has never gone on successful
voyage of discovery, with "Shootin' Stars
brain as the objective point. see, that will
have to explain the little effusion' for his es-
pecial benefit.
The communication.,refers to the mad-dog
craze, or excitement, which swept this part OF
the State like a cyclone, solar as the dogs were
concerned.
The Golden Number, or Lunar Cycle, and
the Solar Cycle represent two of our magis-
trates, who issued warrants to have the sup
posed mad-dogs killed. The 'Epact' repre-
sents the man who shot the dogs, or worked
the degrees" The foolishness about the Con-
functions, Moon-changes, etc, was used as
mere filling-in, to get at the date on which the
dogs were killed. My 'Indo-Chinese,' "Latiniz-
ed" ''Babylonish paragon, anl Goose Latin
was only more filing IN.
hope that 'Shootin Star or "Aer o. Lite
Il suppose they are one and the same, if not
one two of kind can now see that L was
not trying to deceive an 'unsuspecting public,
but only having a little i'm, at the expense OF
few persons, who thoroughly understood
the joke, and were not at all deeeiyed. No
doubt the dear public will duly appreciate
''Shootin' Star's'' Hereulean efforts in its be-
half, yet hardly think they were deceived to
any great extent. Not even as much as was
its would-be Eight of knowledge" And now,
with little piece of.good advice I Will close.
''Shootin' STAR" if the sfool-killIng craze
ever strikes your vicinity, with one-tenth OF
the force that..the mad-dog craze struck our
little village, would advise you to take out
an accident policy even if you take no other
precautionary measures for accidents will
happen"
Yours respectfully,
ERMA DOEA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
Free Coinage Bill Passed the Senate.

On last Friday Mr.. Stewards bill for
the free coinage of silver passed the
Senate by a vote of 80 to 25. Senator
Hill voted for it, and Senator German
against it. There is some doubt wheth-
er it will pass the House, and also
doubt, if passed by the House, whether
or not the President would veto it. He
is opposed to it, but fears a veto might
lose him the votes of the silver States
veto might secure him the Eastern
States. He would be governed by
what he thought would be most bene-
fetal or least dangerous to his election.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
OF cR,nr,T1oN IN SCHOOLS.
chas. 3. Hanford in julius Cesar.

We observe from the Washington papers
that the young and promising tragedian,
Chas B. Hanford of that City, with a good
company, will enter upon his Southern tour
next September, in which he will visit this
City, presenting Shakspeare's great play,
julius Cesar, in which he will act the charac-
ter of Marc Antony, with Bennett Matlack
as Brutus, and E. L. Spencer as Cassius, and
the other characters by good support The
scenery will be that used by Barrett d Booth
in the large cities and such as has never
been used in the smaller cities. He will visit
Staunton and give our citizens the opportuni-
ty of witnessing the performance of this
great play.
He has engaged for the parts of 'Parthenia"
in 'Ingomar," and "Lucius'' in Julius Cae-
sar' young lady that he considers some
thing of a wonder. Her name is Miss Annie
Winter. He describes her as a second Julia
Marlows with the addition of much more
physical and vocal strength. Miss Winter
was several seasons with a repertoire compa-
ny playing Ophelia, Desdemona and other
similar parts. She was also a member of
Frank Mayos company for while.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06

OF VIRGINIA SToCK-Both the
mother and the wife Of Gen. Adlai E.
Stevenson, Democratic candidate for
Vice-President, are natives of Virginia.
His wife was Miss Green, daughter
of the then President of Hampden Sid
ney College. As the Lynchburg Vir-
gtnadn says. this will give our people a
new interest in the ticket, and they
will work all the harder in the pleasing
assurance that the next second lady of
the land will be Virginian, fair rival
we doubt not of the charming Mrs.
Cleveland.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
How Protection Affects Wages.

Mr.. Carnegie's proposition to cut
down the wages of his laborers from
ten to fifty per cent. is striking reply
to the claim that the Mckinley bill is
in the interest of good wages. The
iron industry is one of the most highly
protected of all, and Mr. Carnegie is
one of the foremost advocates of pro-
lection. His enormous wealth gives
the reason for the faith that is in him.
But the reduction of wages in a pro-
tected industry by a protection advo-
not look promising If protection
keeps up prices and keeps down wages
why should the working people vote
for it?-Baltimore Sum-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06

e LTTTELLiS LIVING AGE. The numbers of
The Lining dye for June 18th and July I'd con-
tain State Pensions for Old Age, and The
Queens Messenger, Quarterly; Japanese Gus
toms, "reminiscences of L. A. Freeman, and
Among the Chiefs of Bechuanaland, Fort
nightly; Lord Lytton's Rank in Literature
and Recent Science, Nineteenth Century; Mas
homeland and its Inhabitants, New Re0ie~;
My Witches Caldron MacmiAam's; Madame
du Chatelet, Temple Bar; Florence III Spring,
AU the Year Round; The Numidian Pompeii,
Spectator; Of Old Licences, Chambers; Amelia
Blandford Edwards, Saturday Reviep; with
Rosemary for Remembrance" "The Math-
ematical Masters Love-Story," and Poetry.
A new volume begins with the number for
July I'd.
The fifty-two numbers of sixty-four large
pages each (or more than $500 pages year,
the subscription price (sS) is low; while for
$1,000 the publishers offer to send any one of
the American $500 monthlies or weeklies
with The Living Age for year, both postpaid.
Littell g. Co., Boston, are the publishers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06

Gov. Mckinney, in talking yester-
day about the result of the Chicago
convention, said: Virginia must vote
democratic. | do not consider the
nomination prudent one. but the is
sue must be fought out GU the Force
bill. A solid South is what the South
must combat forn Yes, if Mr.. Cleve-
land were all that his most pronounced
opponents say of him, and forty times
worse, his election would be infinitely
better for the South, and everybody in
it, republicans as well as democrats,
and negroes as well as white people,
than that of Mr.. Harrison, whose con-
sequent Force bill would produce a
repetition of the miseries of reconstruc-
ton days, trebly increased, and tend to
make this whole section desolation
and a waste.-AleTa72dTi0 Gazette of
Friday week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
o be no reason for enlarging the gener.

pears to be no reason for enlarging the gener-
al estimates on the crop.
Advices concerning the condition of spring
wheat appear to indicate that The previous
general promise is barely maintained
| The marketing of wheat in the West con-
tinues quite free the total for the week being
, about the same as the preceding week.
The position of the Chicago wheat market
has developed no special change during the
week, the average of July prices being almost
identical in comparison with the preceding
week.
The corn market at Chicago has been well
maintained, closing higher than week ago.
Total wheat on passage this week 80, Dos, 600
bushels, against 81, $40, 900 last week, and A.
352 900 last year.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were A.
061 900 bushels for the week. against 4,017, 900
the preceding week, and ,375. 900 last year.
Corn receipts were 1856, 900 bushels, against
3,5s2,0Oo the preceding week, and 2,026,0O0
last year."
FINANCIAL.
From the weekly Financial Review by
enry Clews dated July End, we quote the fol-
lowing
The financial situation has undergone little
change since my last advices. INF avorable
crop reports from few sections; reports of
destructive floods in others, and continued
gold shipments to Europe checked the reviv
ing spirit shown week ago. But these in
fiuences have been about discounted, and the
outlook remains none the less encouraging
In fact, any change that may have taken place
has really been towards improvement. There
is no further cause for uneasiness respecting
the money situation, because gold shipments
must shortly be suspended by larger supply
of produce bills and in the course of few
months we shall be importing instead of ex-
porting the precious metal a contingency al
ready anticipated on the London money mar
ket. There is, moreover, no further reason
for apprehension about the Treasury being
able to meet its obligations. Secretary Foster
has done a deal of close sailing in the last few
months and he deserves full credit for the
skillful manner in which he has handled the
financial helm.
Railroad earnings are not making such fav
orable reports as week or two ago, due to a
falling off in passenger and grain traffic. The
latter has been indirectly injured by the Anti
Option bill. Grain was depressed by fears of
this measure, and farmers consequently made
slower deliveries being in a better position to
hold the remainder of their crops than usual
Advices about the corn crop have not been
very encouraging; but, with plenty of hot
weather still to come, there is excellent chance
of improvement. Cotton is hardly factor in
the situation at present, and further opinions
concerning the crop situation must be defer
red until the Departments monthly report,
about July 10th.
In the absence of new influences for the
better prices may show slight Irregularities.
But there are but few inducements ON the
short side of the market and conditions are
certainly more favorable to higher than to
lower prices, especially in view of the decline
since January LIST.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
Accidentfrom Reckless Driving.

About o'clock on last Wednesday evening,
June 29th, as Walter Boxley, colored boy,
was driving rapidly one-horse wagon, and
was turning from Main into Water street,
Effie Moore, ten years of age, a daughter OF
Morgan Moore, Esq, of Mount Jackson, who
is on a visit to her aunt, Mrs. DR.. M. Henk-
ell, was knocked down and the wheels passed
over her limbs, but fortunately they were
not broken nor seriously injured. 1t was
unintentional on the part of the driver,
but he was culpable for fast driving and was
fined SO for fast and careless driving.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06

+ The platform upon which Mr.. Har-
rison stands declares for tariff that
imposes tax that doubles the price
of many of the necessaries of life, in or
der that the profits of the rich protect
ed mine and factory owners may be in
creased, and that bOunties may be Civ
en- to a few specially favored classes,
such as shipowners and sugar makers.
That upon which Mr.. Cleveland stands
declares that no class of people shall be
taxed for the benefit of any other class,
and that more revenue shall be collect
ed than is absolutely necessary for the
economical administration of the gov,
eminent. Which platform will intelli-
gent poor people choose.-AleG. Ga
zPtte
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
Impure Breath.

quences that follow the decay of the
teeth, an impure breath must be the
most notifying and unpleasant to its
possessor, and it is the most inexcusi-
BILE and offensive in society; and yet
the cause of it may easily be removed
by cleansing your teeth daily with that
Justly popular dentifrice, Fragrant
SOZODONT. 1t purifies end sweetens
the breath, cools and refreshes the
mouth and gives pearl-like appear
ance to the teeth. Gentlemen who
indulge in smoking should cleanse
their teeth with SOZODONT, as it re-
moves all unpleasant odors of the
weed. Ask your druggist for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
Southern Sunbeams.

We have on several previous occasions
commended and recommended Southern Sun
beams, most excellent magazine for young
people, the publication of which commenced
in Atlanta, Ca, last January, and which has
improved in quantity and quality, and now
has circulation of $1,000 copies per month,
The July No. has been received, and appears,
with increased SIZE in an entirely new dress,
which makes it one of the handsomest maya
zines published. 1t is southern enterprise
and should be literally supported by South
ern Deone
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
The 4th of july.

Monday, the 4th of July, the natal day OF
the U. s., was like Sunday in Staunton, with
the business houses and the Banks and Post
office closed, and many of the citizens out Of
town at Shendun, Harrisonburg, and othel
places enjoying the day as holiday. The
day was pleasant, as the sky was overcast
with Clouds which prevented the heat of the
sun making it too warm for comfort.
The front of J. r. Liggett & Co.'S dry goods
store was covered with canvass inscribed will
the Declaration of Independence, so legibl!
that he that runs could read.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
YoSt'S WoekIy.

We have received a copy of the Prospectus
of Yosfs Weekly which Major S. NJ. Yost will
issue about the first week in August from that
office in this city. 1t will support the election
of Harrison and Reid for President and Vice
President respectively. The subscription price
is 81 so paid in advance. 1t will be printed
with new type on good paper. Mr.. L. A
Fraser. for some time editor of the Shendun
News, will be associated with Major Yost in
the publication of Yosts Weekly. He is well
.oualified and is we'll known here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-06
enforcement eta Lodge Force Bill Would
Cause DI0NdShed.

Should the democratic party lose in
the November election, should demo
cratic principles fail to triumph, the
Force bill will rear it's hydra head once
more to menace the peace and prosper
ity of the South and destroy the bust
ness and social autonomy of the peo-
two Years AGO could not be enforced eI IN
the South without bloodshed is mat
ter of fact, and when we read the cleo
ton plank of the republican platform,
SO cunningly and deceitfuIly framed
and yet SO plainly pledging the party
to the Lodge idea of force bill, we
feel surprised that single white man
in the South can find it in his heart to
support Harrison and Reid.